Track results: I got the boot
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Track results: I got the boot
I got the boot for having a convertible, not for running to fast :(. I did get in two runs before that though. My first run was a 12.5 at 113 and the second was a 12.3 and NO MPH on time slip. When I picked up my slip, they told me to talk to the sign in guy. The sign in guy said that 13.99 and faster verts have to have a roll bar. He said I could run with my hardtop on though, so I still can reach for the 11's, just a few pounds heavier.
Here is a video from tonight that shows the 12.5 run with my new exhaust.
http://www.ntco.net/swimmer/videos/1-25-maurice2.mpg
Here is a video from tonight that shows the 12.5 run with my new exhaust.
http://www.ntco.net/swimmer/videos/1-25-maurice2.mpg
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (Maurice)
Oh yeah, I also met a guy with a #'s matching 68 427/390 vert and he was running low 14s 14.1-14.3 all night.
One of the other highlights was winning $.25 from Swimmer for guessing the time of another Z06 that was running. He guessed 13.4 and I guessed higher for .25. I won, the guy ran a 14.1 or .2. He later got it down to a 12.9 :D
One of the other highlights was winning $.25 from Swimmer for guessing the time of another Z06 that was running. He guessed 13.4 and I guessed higher for .25. I won, the guy ran a 14.1 or .2. He later got it down to a 12.9 :D
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (Maurice)
Maurice, just get a hardtop for your Vert and you'll be ok to 12.00. I always race with the hardtop..
BTW - I run with the hardtop but I remove the soft top.. The hard top isn't much heavier than the soft top. To remove the soft top is very easy. It' just 4 bolts
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Olivier
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:43 AM 1/26/2003]
BTW - I run with the hardtop but I remove the soft top.. The hard top isn't much heavier than the soft top. To remove the soft top is very easy. It' just 4 bolts
:cheers:
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[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:43 AM 1/26/2003]
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (GrandSportC3)
I had to get a hardtop also. It weighs about 65 pounds I think so it is a little more weight but I removed the spare and tub to save a little more weight.
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (Maurice)
Well, that's something to be of!
Does anyone have a link to NHRA's rules about street legal cars and racing?
Does anyone have a link to NHRA's rules about street legal cars and racing?
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (Maurice)
Nice run Maurice,
However knowing you....you'll be back out there with the 502 in the coupe :D
OR....roll bars in the Vert. :hurray: :seeya Cappy
However knowing you....you'll be back out there with the 502 in the coupe :D
OR....roll bars in the Vert. :hurray: :seeya Cappy
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (Maurice)
Maurice,
I know you have to have at least one working headlight & taillight to run under the lights at the strip. I never thought about a turn signal though. Did they tell you to use the left blinker so you wouldn't spook the other driver that you were gonna take a right into their lane? :lol: :lol:
Nice runs!!!
As far as hardtops & rollbars. I'm going with rollbars as my windshield was spliced together when this vette was transformed into a vert. I don't think there was much strength to them in the first place.... go upside down and it'll be the first thing to go.
I know you have to have at least one working headlight & taillight to run under the lights at the strip. I never thought about a turn signal though. Did they tell you to use the left blinker so you wouldn't spook the other driver that you were gonna take a right into their lane? :lol: :lol:
Nice runs!!!
As far as hardtops & rollbars. I'm going with rollbars as my windshield was spliced together when this vette was transformed into a vert. I don't think there was much strength to them in the first place.... go upside down and it'll be the first thing to go.
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (74-Roadster)
Well, that's something to be of!
Does anyone have a link to NHRA's rules about street legal cars and racing?
Does anyone have a link to NHRA's rules about street legal cars and racing?
http://www.morosomotorsportspark.com...uidelines.html
:cheers:
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (74-Roadster)
Well, that's something to be of!
Does anyone have a link to NHRA's rules about street legal cars and racing?
Does anyone have a link to NHRA's rules about street legal cars and racing?
http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/ETQuickRef.html
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Re: Track results: I got the boot (Maurice)
Nice run!!
Was that your first outing with the car? I'm sure you'll get it running faster. What were your 60' times?
Was that your first outing with the car? I'm sure you'll get it running faster. What were your 60' times?
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Oh yeah, I also met a guy with a #'s matching 68 427/390 vert and he was running low 14s 14.1-14.3 all night.
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Here are two more videos from last night, it is my 12.3 run and Swimmers 12.7 run.
http://www.ntco.net/swimmer/videos/1-25-maurice3.mpg http://www.ntco.net/swimmer/videos/1...vs-eclipse.mpg
Lucky for me, I already have a hardtop and it matches my car!!! I will be back next week for sure.
I always use my left blinker, (my right one doesn't work :) )
This was my first outing with the car setup like it is. I have new exhaust and a new rearend and the rear of the car is lowered about 2 1/2 inches.
http://www.ntco.net/swimmer/videos/1-25-maurice3.mpg http://www.ntco.net/swimmer/videos/1...vs-eclipse.mpg
Lucky for me, I already have a hardtop and it matches my car!!! I will be back next week for sure.
I always use my left blinker, (my right one doesn't work :) )
This was my first outing with the car setup like it is. I have new exhaust and a new rearend and the rear of the car is lowered about 2 1/2 inches.
