Going racin' in Phoenix, Az on March 24th - would like hands-on help

Ronin · Mar 20, 2012

The diff was recently rebuilt (like within the last 5k miles), and after testing in the street, I didn't have any issues, so I think I just hit a dry patch of track before I got on my brakes, just watch both the videos and you'll see.

Thanks for the offer Knuckles, if things don't go well on the 30th, I may take you up on it.

Musturd · Mar 20, 2012

It should still have not cut out

1997GT4.6 · Mar 20, 2012

I used the chevron right before the entrace to deflate my tire pressure correctly for the track and on the way out inflated my tires back to normal. Just in case you don't have a pump, as I don't. I'll definitely be out there trying to get me a 13 I'm sure I will!

Knuckles@Empire · Mar 20, 2012

the age old art of the Demonic shift technique will be imparted on you all. Just make sure to bring a change of clothes and a backup tranny.

1997GT4.6 · Mar 24, 2012

^^^ on second thought I'll be the only one driving my car lol

Knuckles@Empire · Mar 28, 2012

im getting a bit excited i have to admit, going to watch other people beat on their cars is foreign to me on a test and tune night =) either way should make for a fun night, whose bringing the strippers?

1997GT4.6 · Mar 29, 2012

knuckles4696 said:
im getting a bit excited i have to admit, going to watch other people beat on their cars is foreign to me on a test and tune night =) either way should make for a fun night, whose bringing the strippers?

It should be a fun night! Strippers would be awesome!!!!!

I might not get to run :/ The other day I noticed my tank was leaking some fuel everywhere I stopped. It has stopped now, but I have to inspect it first and might not get time to check this week until Monday.

Ronin · Mar 30, 2012

I'm excited too! Since I'm coming straight from work, I made sure I brought my helmet and SFI jacket. Have my tire pressure gauge too. I'll be the tall f'er with the noticeable blower whistle.

Ronin · Mar 30, 2012

Well that was a bunch of BS. Drags were cancelled tonight for a "lets play in the dirt" event tomorrow. Lady tells me that it was updated as of two months ago. Apparently, 2 months is the new 2 weeks. When we switched it to Firebird, I checked out their calendar, March 15th.

As of right now, I'm free for Friday the 6th of April (but I have to check my living, breathing, baby-carrying social calendar to be sure), which is the last time before May (aka, too hot to drag a blown car).

1997GT4.6 · Mar 31, 2012

yeah I was heading out and my friend told me it was canceled. I checked it out just a few days ago and it still said it was open for test and tune night. wtf

Ronin · Apr 1, 2012

yeah, major suckage. But I am good for the 6th of April if anyone else is interested.

Knuckles@Empire · Apr 1, 2012

ill see what i can do

Ronin · Apr 2, 2012

Well courtesy of 330CubeGt, I just got my PI manifold. I'm going to try to get it installed and over to my tuner all this week (not holding my breath on that one). Now that I have the intake, I don't want to go without getting it taken care of, so if come Thursday it looks like it won't happen, I guess we'll be rescheduling again.

Knuckles@Empire · Apr 2, 2012

who do you have tune your whip ronin?

ttocs · Apr 2, 2012

the first night I went down I didn't pay enough attention and thought it was a standard friday night when it was the NHRA night. As I pulled up to the wrong gate two top-fuel dragsters made a pass jesus I thought I was out of my league....

Ronin · Apr 3, 2012

I have a cousin-in-law who's a Ford mechanic, he does the majority of my maintenance and "part installation" (I know computers, not cars), and then I have Arizona Dyno Chip do my tuning, they're actually very close to Firebird.

Knuckles@Empire · Apr 3, 2012

well if you ever need someone else to do any installs or anything just let me know, ill be waiting to see wether you get your car ready by friday.

Knuckles

Ronin · Apr 3, 2012

knuckles4696 said:
well if you ever need someone else to do any installs or anything just let me know, ill be waiting to see wether you get your car ready by friday.

Knuckles

I definitely appreciate it. My cousin is very good with anything factory related, he just obviously doesn't do any tuning, so I end up paying an arm and a leg.