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    I started my auto-x project :)

    in Non Tech Board

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    I know you mentioned struts but that will be the most important thing that you do. The stock struts more than likely won't be up to the task of dampening those new springs. See if you can get a set of Bilstein HD's for it and you won't be sorry.

     

    This is from the link Sparky posted. :icon52:

     

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    Ahhh Memories Of The Gnz!!!

    in Non Tech Board

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    does the camera guy say "that Z's gonna have some hurt feelins in a minute" ?

     

    uh-huh. :)

     

    I played it several times and I think that is what he said too. I always loved standing near people who had no clue about the GNZ and watching their reactions when that thing would leave the starting line like it was shot out of a cannon. :shock::twisted:

    Ran against an Aston MArtin DB9 Today!

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    Wow sounds like a lot of fun and I've actually never seen one on the road.

     

    I got to mix it up with an Maserati Coupe during a open track event at Roebling Road and had a blast. I had pointed him by a couple of times on Saturday but on Sunday I was pushing it a little harder and could hang with him. I had been behind him for several laps with him pulling me hard on the straight and then me slowly reeling him in through the twisties. I didn't realize how hard he was pushing it and he spun right in front of me as we were entering turn six. My instructor had been pushing me to hang with him and we were high fiving and laughing as we passed by the Masersati. :twisted: His personalized tag said "Does 185" btw.

    road racing spring rates

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    going on a 240, series 1 if it makes a difference.

     

    Yes it makes a difference and you still haven't told us a damn thing about your car except that it's a 240.

     

    and i did search and came up empty

     

    Wow it was a terribly complicated search but I typed in "spring rates" for a search in the suspension forum and came up with this gem six topics down. Took me at least five minutes. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=102442&highlight=spring+rates

    T56 issues....

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    Sounds like a flywheel balance issue to me as well. I'm running a Spec aluminum flywheel in my LT1 powered Trans Am and the stock bolts were too short since the aluminum flywheel has a thicker flange. I picked up new bolts and washers from a local machine shop so you may want to do that while you have it apart.

     

    I haven't rebuilt a T56 but there is a good write up here.

    will Bondo bubble up in this case?

    in Body Kits & Paint

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    Bondo is porous even after it is cured. Since you won't be painting the back side the bondo will be exposed to moisture where it has filled the pin holes. Moisture can then get into the bondo and cause rust and/or the paint to blister. I don't think it would happen within a matter of months but it will eventually cause a problem.

    Surprise!

    in Non Tech Board

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    I do believe holy SH*T was used correctly by that guy.

     

    No Sh*t! I bet both drivers had to go clean their shorts after that one. I just wonder how the Viper driver managed to do that.

    Roebling Road

    in Non Tech Board

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    Ouch, that sucks Mark! :banghead: I can see where turn three could very easily uncover an oiling problem. Sorry to hear about your troubles but it sounds like you have a new plan and keep us informed when the new project starts to become a reality.

    Roebling Road

    in Non Tech Board

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    I ran with the Chin group a couple of weeks ago at Sebring and had a blast. Great group and you'll get lots of track time. Roebling is a fun track just keep it under control in Turn 9 but you probably already know that.

    John Coffey & Ross Corrigan Thank you!

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Hey Jeff, I remember your car... I think you were talking to my Dad in the pits while I was in the classroom session... Were you the guy who approached my Dad about me passing ya at 120 on the back stretch? :) Anyway, I'll be back out to Sebring with Chin Motorsports on 7/30 if I can free up the time with work.

     

    I'm not sure if I spoke with your Dad or not but I wasn't the one who approached him about passing down the back stretch. I was classed as a novice too since I had never been to Sebring before so we were in the morning classroom session together. I was sitting up front and was the only guy who answered yes when Dr. Chin asked if anyone was running on race rubber.

     

    I was thinking about running on 7/30 with them again but I need to get some brake ducts on the car before I go back. They never faded but I melted 3 out of 4 of the front caliper dust boots and wasted a set of Hawk HP+ pads. I've run six time before at Roebling Road and never had any issues but Sebring was over the top on brakes. Lots of fun though. :D

    To flare or not to flare....flip flopping

    in Non Tech Board

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    Having had the pleasure of seeing your car and Mike Kz's car up close and personal I say don't flair it. Keep your perfect body work and tuck some big tires under the stock 1/4's. Mikes car looks very mean with no flairs and I know yours would too. Just my $0.02 but I think flairs would upset the clean lines and balance of your car.

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