Zfan1 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Oops, wrong video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Thats boosted he is selling that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It's already gone, chick bought it and put a big block in it with two kits. I run around with the Fort Worth guys, he has a newer Mustang he is building. Should be out soon. The guy from Cali (Kelly 240Z) is one crazy sob. He took that car to Denton for the no prep deal a few yrs ago, lots of smashed cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 With regard to tire movement under load: video also showed that the tire is still moving forward in the wheel well before the car moves forward. This is in spite of the aluminum LCA bushings that I thought would help. While the tire isn't hitting the fender since I trimmed the fender, there is no way that I could ever go up to 27" or 28" tires, which is my hope if I nitrous next year. But, there was significant improvement in vehicle stability at the fast end of the track. It could be from the Hoosiers, but I don't think so, because I ran those down to 11psi and it still ran straighter. So it wasn't for nothing, although I now remember why I removed the aluminum bushings: they make your fillings fall out when you hit the smallest joint in the pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Oops-I meant to post this on MY thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 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. That must be one of the dumbest tech crews on the planet. That car is hideous btw. at least put a flare on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I know for tech at the race track here, you're supposed to have an inspection hole somewhere in the cage so they can see the thickness. Maybe drag strips aren't as strict as race tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It just DEPENDS. Noone has ever checked the dates on my belts, or the SNELL rating on my helmet. Noone has ever checked the footplate dimensions of my rollbar, but they do check to see that I have one. But seriously, you guys are suggesting as much work to fake it as it will take just to put the darn cage in. I think SUNNYZ and I have big winter plans, specifically getting the cars to a point where we don't get kicked out no matter where we go. That's my plan anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 They check SNELL certs at every track here. Keith, if I had the money, I'd have a big surprise for everyone.... but I don't. So i might just get a cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Get some sort of cage, 6 point or what ever, small price for your life. Oh, and pad it well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Josey, with your sense of humor I'm afraid of what you might be suggesting-you spend money like water! We need a z-car drag racers forum. I have millions of questions but they are spread all over the forums from tires to suspension to drivetrain to safety, but it all has a drag emphasis. It all gets mixed in with the road race and ratsun stuff. We could talk about tree, launch, hook-all that stuff. Edited August 27, 2013 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 There are a few cages out there for around $300 that would get you by. Ebay has a couple and they just charge more for dom and cromoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Just got estimate for chrome moly 6-pt bar with extensions to support the diff. ($1100). Looks like a competent drag race chassis shop in Lexington, AL. Hope to have that off the winter list by the end of November. Says it should be certifiable to 9.99. Chassis builder says he knows a guy who can certify a car in Nashville, TN (2 hours away). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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