SUNNY Z Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Wellllll, I got kicked out of my local track for not having a cage... Here's a teaser. You can see the second pass (yellow slip) was a pretty good one, should have stayed in it but I had already been warned. Didn't matter, kicked me out anyway! Should have been in the mid to low 6.4x's, and probably around 109 mph. On track for a LOW LOW 10 / high 9 second quarter. Edited August 23, 2013 by SUNNY Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans toy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 nice run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Is there a 1/8-spec for a cage? I'm kind of thinking that I'm only gonna do a 6-pt bar/door bar. I'm only aware of 1/4-mile NHRA rules that break down to 9.99 (six-pt bar) and 8.50 (full cage). Enlighten me, if necessary. This winter's priority over power is being able to race without fear of getting sent home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 1.48 60'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Is there a 1/8-spec for a cage? I'm kind of thinking that I'm only gonna do a 6-pt bar/door bar. I'm only aware of 1/4-mile NHRA rules that break down to 9.99 (six-pt bar) and 8.50 (full cage). Enlighten me, if necessary. This winter's priority over power is being able to race without fear of getting sent home. 7.30's and quicker require a roll bar (6 pt) 6.30's and quicker IIRC require a full cage I hear you there. I have a local forum 1/4 mile shootout to go to in early october that I REALLY dont want to get booted from. ... I've started pricing cages. I'll post more when I know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I really don't see me doing more than a 150 shot and not even a cam. Keeping the thing alive is really eating up more time than I can really budget. I really want to get involved more at church so I can't let my little idol (the car) get any more out of hand. Do you think that power package is likely to break 6.3 just with technique alone? My first passes with my current setup were in the 8s so technique can make a big difference. Probably not enough to go from 6.6 to 6.3?? Eager to see your times with a good light, clean launch and no speed limits. What gear were you in going thru the traps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 And oh yeah, when you say 6.30s do you mean to say that cage requirement starts at 6.39? If so, maybe I DO need to start pulling my dash?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Just got an invitation to dinner with a friend I haven't seen in 22 years. His wife said Saturday?-crap: that's the night that the track with the best traction is open. Looks like I'll be spinning out next week too. See how my priorities have gotten warped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Great run ! congrats . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I would love to see a video of the car launching!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have run as fast as 6.17 at 114 1/8th and 9.72 at 138 1/4 and to date they have left me alone with just a 6 point cage and 5 point harness. The funny thing is they have said I need full suite, gloves and neck restraint but nothing about adding loops to my 6 point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) erI have run as fast as 6.17 at 114 1/8th and 9.72 at 138 1/4 and to date they have left me alone with just a 6 point cage and 5 point harness. The funny thing is they have said I need full suite, gloves and neck restraint but nothing about adding loops to my 6 point. Well "lucky" you. I don't care that theyre actually enforcing the rules. There is a lot on the table for them if they let me run faster without proper safety equipment, and something happens. I'm not complaining, its just annoying that I have to find a couple grand to get a cage put in. Edited August 20, 2013 by SUNNY Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 TTT Video added! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Where's the video? Maybe I just can't see it on my phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I paid a guy at Smiley's 600 bucks to do mine about 6 yrs ago. He did an awsome job and for 200 more would do a 10 point but for a street car with a 10 point is dangerous, one smack of the noggin on a bar with no helmet and your probably a gonner! Def. need some protection though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Where's the video? Maybe I just can't see it on my phone? First post.... Might not be mobile I paid a guy at Smiley's 600 bucks to do mine about 6 yrs ago. He did an awsome job and for 200 more would do a 10 point but for a street car with a 10 point is dangerous, one smack of the noggin on a bar with no helmet and your probably a gonner! Def. need some protection though! Thats way cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I like that your good news and bad news were one in the same........ Just start rotating tracks, if it comes down to it. Go buy some plasti dip in multple colors to get you through the season changing exterior colors from track to track..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 I like that your good news and bad news were one in the same........ Just start rotating tracks, if it comes down to it. Go buy some plasti dip in multple colors to get you through the season changing exterior colors from track to track..... HAH! You must forget I live in Iowa - there arent very many tracks that close to me. That track is an hour away, I've been warned at the one 2 hours away, and the next closest one is also 2 hours. Doesn't really make for a fun trip to drive 2 hours each way only to make a couple passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 PVC pipe and pipe insulation. BAM! Problem solved.......just dont get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 ^^^ I know a guy who came to a big money grudge race with a 240Z, 421 sbc 104mm single making 1400 plus rwhp, he used exhaust tubing and an exhaust pipe bender to make a cage just to race, he covered it up with foam so tech wouldn't catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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