JMortensen Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Is that Cary's old car? He was saying he sold his FP car in a recent thread, and he's about the only guy I've ever heard of who runs 13's (something I always wanted to do). Regardless, looks like hell on wheels in a good way!!! You run track days with no brake lights?!? Brave man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted December 11, 2005 Administrators Share Posted December 11, 2005 Jon, No the car isn’t McAlisters car. Last I heard he was still working on “Tube80Zâ€, hmmm. If he sold it I wonder which of his many other projects he’s working on? SOOooo… you know Cary huh? He’s a great guy, EXTREMELY knowledgeable on chassis design and set up. We’ve known each other since about 1989-1990 or so. Kelvin Dietz introduced us back then. We don’t get a chance to talk to often but when we do get together the topics are “interesting†to say the least. Last time we spoke, (late this last summer), he heard about our new race car acquisition and was looking forward to competing this coming season. Any how, my car belonged to Vern Littrell out of Medford and it USED to have a single little bitty round brake light for the track days, (see pic below). I removed the brake light as it is now a SOLO-II car. When I removed the brake light, I also finished the taillight panel as you see in the previous rear view pic. Maybe we’ll see you down here this season? I’ll post the Eugene event schedule when I get it. Cary McAlister and Ron Tyler should also be there throughout the season. Here’s a pic of yours truly (wearing the hat), standing with Vern Littrel the day we picked the car up and I had JUST found out it was mine! (note the big smile) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JMortensen Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 SOOooo… you know Cary huh? He’s a great guy, EXTREMELY knowledgeable on chassis design and set up. Haven't met him in person, but I have talked to him pretty extensively here, and he is very knowledgeable. If I can get the damn car done you'll see me. I was supposed to get it done last summer, and I think I have more projects on the slate now than I did last winter. While I'm at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Well, it looks as if I've been beat, It's bad when 6" just don't cut it any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Is that Cary's old car? He was saying he sold his FP car in a recent thread, and he's about the only guy I've ever heard of who runs 13's (something I always wanted to do). Regardless, looks like hell on wheels in a good way!!! You run track days with no brake lights?!? Brave man... Paul already gave the story on his car. Mine comes from Montana and was bought for parts for my tube car project. It was an ex-hillclimb car that hit a tree. After sitting in the shop for some time I decided to make it work and try out ideas before committing to them on the tube car. Outside of the shop. At play in Medford (http://www.ssccmedford.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=44) Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Here is my measly 16x9.5 -19 Type R Watanabe. Also as soon as I can find the pics I have 15x10 -40 SSR Longchamp XR-4, enjoy for now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 240ztt...... Pic looks good but think you could down size that pic to fit in with the rest of the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Power wise, sure enough, it doesn’t need “that†much tire, handling wise on the road courses, I think these large tires do help keep it stuck to the pavement in the corners. For Solo-II, these tires might be a bit TOO Much. Like I said in the previous post, within a couple seasons, I may go to a narrower tire. We’ll see how she does this season before I make up my mind. In Medford the wide tires are worth about 8 tenths when you learn how to make them work. Currently my car is almost three seconds a lap faster than Kotzian in his Z0-6. The sweeper is flat in third on entry For really short runs it may be better to use the tens in back too. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted December 11, 2005 Administrators Share Posted December 11, 2005 Cary, How you been? You gonna make Ice Breaker this year? Jon mentioned that you sold an FP car? So what are your plans this for racing this season? Thanks for the heads up on the anti dive in the T/C rod thread. As for the J-county sports park. You are hitting the sweeper flat out in 3rd?!?! and hanging on to it? DANG BOUY!!! That is nuts. AND you are 3 seconds FASTER than Kotzian? I’ve beaten Kotzian myself in my old V-8 Z but it was “barelyâ€. A 3 second time spread is an eternity and against a national champ driver to boot… Kudos on the times. SO I may as well just leave my car on the trailer then….. LOL Out of curiosity, Cary, what induction are running on your race car/s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Hi Paul, you have a PM. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 240ztt...... Pic looks good but think you could down size that pic to fit in with the rest of the thread? Pure laziness on my part, I am in the middle of moving...here you go fixed in original posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterZ_74 Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 i love fat lips!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 i hope darius doesn't mind... i think he might have the most expensive set here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterZ_74 Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 wow!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 his are pricey! if my new wheels come soon ill show pics.. but untill then i dont wanna.. mine are in darius's range though.. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper-Z Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 his are pricey!if my new wheels come soon ill show pics.. but untill then i dont wanna.. mine are in darius's range though.. mike sell me the ronal's! as far as the thread goes (i believe the lip of the caster's of the rotisserie that my z is on are about .5"). Steven M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimal310 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 5 year bump!!!!! i like fat lips toooo! i will pitch in $5 for the winner...in exchange for there rims.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 5 year bump!? where the frig was I during this thread?! Well I can't beat the race car, but I think I'm about dead even with Terry. 17x11 4.5 inch backspace if i recall. Not really a surprise to anyone that knows my car. I always love a good wheel thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonethirty Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thats one sexy ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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