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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
I talked to both tom281 and psracer and they say the M&H tire on 17s are the ones to beat right now... I'll have to find the thread but there is a nice tire discussion in it, might be tom's "new personal record" thread or my whipple thread.

I almost called you. The track seem MUCH better than Qualcomm and the whole set up looks really, really well done.

Cheater Slicks or DRs, helmet and fire jacket and I'm racing, but that won't happen right away. Gotta spend on a couple other things first. I'm thinking at the very least a couple of us should go out there just to shoot the feces and watch. Heck for 10 bucks you can't beat it with a stick.

If you're ever up here on a Thursday we gotta go. Also they're running once a month on Sundays from Apr 20 to Aug ....something. We could do that too !!!!
Originally Posted by habu
Looks like you had a great time.


Here is what my evening was like....

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?p=5547512

Didn't run the car (first freeway trip > 80mph and the rears need to be re-balanced...), just checked it out. For $10 bucks it was pretty cool. Next time I'll have to get there earlier to get better pics.








Nice pics! There's a track that me and my uncle go to that on the first friday of the month, it's $10 to get in, $10 to run...all night. Some of those guys stay from 7pm to sunrise.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
Didn't run the car (first freeway trip > 80mph and the rears need to be re-balanced...)
Looked like a pretty decent crowd at the strip lastnight. What time did you get out of there?

On your tires.. need a re-balance already?
I'm guessing you have taped weights on the inner rim?



Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
Need MT ET's.
Originally Posted by habu
... they say the M&H tire on 17s are the ones to beat right now...

Cheater Slicks or DRs, helmet and fire jacket and I'm racing, but that won't happen right away.
ET's? M&H? Fire Jacket? What are them?



Originally Posted by pville piper
I will do my best to be there tomorrow night but this install has gone bad from the time I walked in the door. Jed, I'll giv you a call after lunch (is that ok?) to let you know what is going on in my world.
C'mon John...






Originally Posted by StangMahn
it's $10 to get in, $10 to run...all night. Some of those guys stay from 7pm to sunrise.
Now that's getting your monies worth!



Originally Posted by Ray Man
Let me know what time you guys are meeting up at Kings Head. I probably won't be able to leave the studio until 6:00.
Might be perfect timing, Jed and I talked about leaving the South Bay around that time, putting us in Santa Monica at around 6:45ish.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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Here it's 10 to watch and 20 run. It's open at 4, racing starts @5 and ends @10 or 11. Like any other good SoCal'er I left early to beat the traffic. Didn't stick around until the end.

Originally Posted by TacoBill
Looked like a pretty decent crowd at the strip lastnight. What time did you get out of there?
after 7:00. Yeah it was a pretty good crowd but I don't know how it compares

Originally Posted by TacoBill
On your tires.. need a re-balance already?
I'm guessing you have taped weights on the inner rim?
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's what it is. Around 65-70 the car vibrates, acceleration or not, under 65 it goes away. yes taped on weights... like th bullitts... suggestions.

Originally Posted by TacoBill
ET's? M&H? Fire Jacket? What are them?
ETs & M&H are types of Drag Radials. I found out that because I am adding a non-factory power-adder I need an SFI approved fire retardant jacket as well as a helmet to run.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
C'mon John...

Now that's getting your monies worth!
yeah... C'mon, ya gotta go... all the cool kids are doin' it.

Originally Posted by TacoBill
Might be perfect timing, Jed and I talked about leaving the South Bay around that time, putting us in Santa Monica at around 6:45ish.
someone PM/email me. There is no way I can leave my earlier than 6:00. I will do what I can.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Vortech update...

Today is the day to kick the tires and light the fire!

MAF wiring complete, all fluids filled, battery charged, & engine bay spiffed up for it's video debut.

T-bolt clamps not installed yet until everything on the intake side passes inspection (because of the nylon locknut, they shouldn't be tightened-loosened more than 3x... FAA req, right George? ).

Tonight and Saturday's job is to hook up the BAP, gauges, and re-install the Shaker and she should be ready to roll out. I'm getting excited now!!







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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Today is the day to kick the tires and light the fire!

MAF wiring complete, all fluids filled, battery charged, & engine bay spiffed up for it's video debut.

T-bolt clamps not installed yet until everything on the intake side passes inspection (because of the nylon locknut, they shouldn't be tightened-loosened more than 3x... FAA req, right George? ).

Tonight and Saturday's job is to hook up the BAP, gauges, and re-install the Shaker and she should be ready to roll out. I'm getting excited now!!
That's nine-ways of bad-azz. Mucho congrats


so, we get vids of some sort tonight, right

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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Bill that looks awsome! I'm so pumped for my install. Everything looks and fits so perfect
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
C'mon John...


Well, I am going to try to get back to the hotel about 5:30. Could I catch a ride with someone? A couple of beers on 4.5 hours of sleep don't mix.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Eek. I'm going to do my best to get back in time to roll out with you guys. If I don't I'll just drive the stang down to the promenade
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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C'mon Bill, it's been long enough. Get'er done.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
so, we get vids of some sort tonight, right

That goes without saying!

I may even post up a quick vid from my point & shoot this afternoon.



Originally Posted by JonCo
Bill that looks awsome! I'm so pumped for my install. Everything looks and fits so perfect
I bet you can't wait either! The wait IS killer!!



Originally Posted by tom281
C'mon Bill, it's been long enough. Get'er done.
It's all downhill from here Tom!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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wow, that looks awesome! and with the shaker...
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by pville piper
Could I catch a ride with someone?
Originally Posted by superfly s197
I'm going to do my best to get back in time to roll out with you guys. If I don't I'll just drive the stang down to the promenade
Contact Jed, if we take 2 cars, he's your best bet. All the other guys will be rolling from other cities.

Luis- Get your azz back in time.. make it happen!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Today is the day to kick the tires and light the fire!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Bill She looks beautiful. To steal from GM that is Professional Grade! And its so clean. My car was never that clean not even when it was on the assembly line. Enjoy!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Today is the day to kick the tires and light the fire!

MAF wiring complete, all fluids filled, battery charged, & engine bay spiffed up for it's video debut.

T-bolt clamps not installed yet until everything on the intake side passes inspection (because of the nylon locknut, they shouldn't be tightened-loosened more than 3x... FAA req, right George? ).

Tonight and Saturday's job is to hook up the BAP, gauges, and re-install the Shaker and she should be ready to roll out. I'm getting excited now!!
That's looks amazing. The Shaker will be the icing on the cake.

Hat's off to Hector for the awesome job.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Today is the day to kick the tires and light the fire!
Looks Great Bill

what's your opinion guys, too much or to low....
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=466731
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Thanks guys!!!

Let me just cut to the chase....




Note: Only 1 issue noted, the oil feed line fitting into the SC has a tiny oil leak (about 1 drop in 10 mins), just needs to be tightened a bit more. And that's it! Rest appears to be stable and functioning properly. Next test is the road and drivability test (the fun one).
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC0341
what's your opinion guys, too much or to low....
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=466731
Offer sounds good to me. I'd leave it and see if someone picks it up.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Congrats Bill sounds fantastic! I wish I was there let's see this beast tonight Muhahahaah! Oh wait next week at the cafe!

Jed

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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holy crap that thing sounds awesome!
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