Paging Nickd
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Paging Nickd
Hey Nick,
Did you ever get around to installing a roll bar? I know you had talked about it in past post as well as a new converter this spring. I havnt had a lot of luck locating one for the conv. Thanks for the info.
Did you ever get around to installing a roll bar? I know you had talked about it in past post as well as a new converter this spring. I havnt had a lot of luck locating one for the conv. Thanks for the info.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Paging Nickd (Red 86 4+3)
Maybe you have me confused with someone else on the roll bar :confused: I did ask Bowtie8 (Dennis) about the cage in his coupe on the Great Lakes board maybe that was the post you saw ?
I was just curious about it because I saw his car at the track and it looked really nice, I think his neighbor did his.
I've decided not to put a cage in my convert as long as I can run at a couple tracks (1/4mi) around here without it.
As far as the converter goes, after doing the rearend, Tires, and a few other things I really didn't want to spend any more money this year . I'll be installing the converter next March or April .
I was happy with the performance I got out of the car this year but I'm really looking forward to getting the converter in. Are you planning on putting one in your's?
Sorry I couldn't be of much help on the roll bar. There is a place here in northern IL called Alston, they do suspension stuff, roll cages, etc.. Maybe they can help you out. I have heard they do nice work on cages. The only personal experience I have with them was a few years ago when I bought
a set of subframe connectors for another car, they were top notch IMO. http://www.freestanding.com/servlet/ARContact
I was just curious about it because I saw his car at the track and it looked really nice, I think his neighbor did his.
I've decided not to put a cage in my convert as long as I can run at a couple tracks (1/4mi) around here without it.
As far as the converter goes, after doing the rearend, Tires, and a few other things I really didn't want to spend any more money this year . I'll be installing the converter next March or April .
I was happy with the performance I got out of the car this year but I'm really looking forward to getting the converter in. Are you planning on putting one in your's?
Sorry I couldn't be of much help on the roll bar. There is a place here in northern IL called Alston, they do suspension stuff, roll cages, etc.. Maybe they can help you out. I have heard they do nice work on cages. The only personal experience I have with them was a few years ago when I bought
a set of subframe connectors for another car, they were top notch IMO. http://www.freestanding.com/servlet/ARContact
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Re: Paging Nickd (nickd)
Sorry for the confusion. That was the post I seen. Also, I guess I was assuming you would be getting one soon!! I try to read your post, as you have a lot of good info and your car is similar to mine. I want to do the torque converter this winter, but I guess I will need to add drag tires at the same time. This drag racing is kinda new to me and I dont know how lenient the tracks will be on running without a roll bar. So potiently Im looking at TC, drag tires, roll bar, and worst case breaking the dana 36 rear end and then having to upgrade to a 44. Drag racing sure is expensive!! By the way my best time so far was at Maryland International Raceway and I ran a 13.49 at 104.?? MPH. For some strange reason my times seem fairly consistant, but my MPH ranges from 100 to 105.5. The 105.5 was ran by my wife, but her et was 13.91. I suspect the problem might be the ASR kicking in "sometimes" when going from 1st to 2nd. At any rate, thanks for the info.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Paging Nickd (Red 86 4+3)
No problem.
As long as the ASR is switched off I don't think it should kick in :confused:
Maybe your forgetting to turn it off ?
I am using Nitto Drag Radials, they do help quite a bit.
It depends on the track but in alot of cases provided it's not NHRA sanctioned you can get away without having a cage. The best thing to do would be to call and ask about the rules.
I have a Dana 36 in my car, I only go to the track on average about 4-6 times a year.
I wouldn't sweat breaking the 36 unless you go every weekend or decide to use slicks.
It should be ok with the drag radials.
As long as the ASR is switched off I don't think it should kick in :confused:
Maybe your forgetting to turn it off ?
I am using Nitto Drag Radials, they do help quite a bit.
It depends on the track but in alot of cases provided it's not NHRA sanctioned you can get away without having a cage. The best thing to do would be to call and ask about the rules.
I have a Dana 36 in my car, I only go to the track on average about 4-6 times a year.
I wouldn't sweat breaking the 36 unless you go every weekend or decide to use slicks.
It should be ok with the drag radials.
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Re: Paging Nickd (nickd)
I have tried with the ASR on and off. The way I have been launching has been to hold the brake and slightly giving it gas. When I get the last yellow, release brake and floor it. With ASR on, I usually get a 2.03 (best time) 2.04 etc. With ASR off, I completely loose traction. This is with Mich. Pilot tires at 30 psi. Ive only been to the track 3 times. The first time was an event sponcered by Mason Dixon Corvette Club and I got to run 9 times in less then 2 hrs. (that was a blast.) The other 2 times I ran 4 times in 4hrs. I need to pay attention and learn to launch with ASR off. Any pointers are appreciated. Drag racing is new to me.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Paging Nickd (Red 86 4+3)
Well, everyone has thier own techique and what works for one person may not work for another but here is what I do.
(ASR off) I hold the brake (left foot & Rt foot on the gas) but don't give it any gas, release the brake and floor it, this flashes the converter. When I was on GSC's I would get wheel spin but my 60' times were better than with ASR on, which I tried once or twice by accident-lol. My short times were the same as your 2.0's with similar tire pressure. I found that lowering the pressure didn't help me any.
The best advice I could give you is to get a set of Drag Radials, they will really help.
(ASR off) I hold the brake (left foot & Rt foot on the gas) but don't give it any gas, release the brake and floor it, this flashes the converter. When I was on GSC's I would get wheel spin but my 60' times were better than with ASR on, which I tried once or twice by accident-lol. My short times were the same as your 2.0's with similar tire pressure. I found that lowering the pressure didn't help me any.
The best advice I could give you is to get a set of Drag Radials, they will really help.
