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Lapeer anyone? #734292
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I was planning to take the car to Lapeer tomorrow but I'm not quite ready yet. Would anyone be game to go next weekend? I'm probably good for either Saturday morning or Sunday. Anyone???

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: Dartin] #734293
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Definite maybe.

Though there are a few issues to sort out yet, a certain '08 Challenger is getting closer to test ready. I was hoping for this week but doesn't look like it will happen, not sure yet.


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Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: ZIPPY] #734294
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i'm planning on making it out saturday if mikes up for it.

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: plasticfantastic] #734295
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Randy,sounds like Saturday might work for me! Should have the X back from Jake's on Tuesday or Wednesday.Getting the front end issue sorted out,as well as mounting the new slicks!!! BTW...is it a T&T all day,or do they have a race program as well?

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Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: plasticfantastic] #734296
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Doug! Sounds like you're feelin' better! Glad to hear that! RandyB

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: Labratt] #734297
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i'd love to get my dad out with his roadrunner, get him some passes as well.

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: plasticfantastic] #734298
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well just come help do the little bit of work on it .You can sit and watch

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Not sure if it's t n t day or if they have bracket racing too. I will call the track in the morning and find out.

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well just come help do the little bit of work on it .You can sit and watch





are you saying you need supervision? I can handle that...

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or is it that you need next lesson??????

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its ok dad, i understand you need me there to make sure you do it right.
(or is it to cook lunch?)

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: Dartin] #734303
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Not sure if it's t n t day or if they have bracket racing too. I will call the track in the morning and find out.




TELL US what you find-out ...

also ... have they done any major work on this track in the last 10 or so years ?

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Major work on the track??!!! Not even MINOR work,as far as I know! They NEVER upgrade anything there! Bathrooms are still outhouses! And you still have to go to the concession stand for your time slip! WUWT??? But...it's an easy half hour drive for me!

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As it turns out, it might end up being today.

Have to see if the weather will hold out over the next hour and a half or so, looks a little too much like rain for me but I'm not hauling it or making the decision......


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Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: Labratt] #734306
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Randy,
WHAT is up with the front tire ?,,,,,that looks a bit concerning ??

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Nope, too much rain, maybe next week?


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I called the track. They will be open for tnt Saturday from 11am-4pm.Sunday and Monday they will be running tnt from 10am-1:30pm and between elimination rounds. Eliminations start at 2pm Sunday and Monday.

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So... 5 hrs. of tnt on saturday sounds like the ticket! Doug,pretty crazy,eh?!!! That's why it's at Jake's! It needed a front end alignment anyway! Probably install some new bushings as well! BTW...what is the concensus on testing a 1" thick 4-hole spacer? Currently running a 1" open spacer. Would it possibly add a little low-end torque? Thanks in advance guys! RandyB

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: ZIPPY] #734310
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Zippy,hope you bring it out next saturday for the TNT!!!

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: Labratt] #734311
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Randy, hope to bring mine out for first time in almost a year.Hope to get new valve spring's on it and s/s spring's and new shock's.

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I may try to get out there next Sat. I need to work on a few things before Martin.

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Brian just stopped by and we were talking about it.
Next week looks pretty good for the Direct Connection car, not sure what day yet though, will have to wait and see how the week plays out.


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Not far from my grandkids in Attica. How is the track and facilities???


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Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: rbstroker] #734315
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Track adequate...facilities...not so much! I prefer Ubly,which is 45 min. further for me,but if friends are going to Lapeer,I'll be there,if possible! It's more about hangin' with friends than how good the track is, for me anyway!

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So, what day do I need to get the 'hall pass' for?

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Randy, I couldn't agree more. I too like Ubly but it's quite a drive for us.
Sean, I would prefer to go Saturday if possible. I would be happy to get 4 good passes in. Just have to keep an eye on the weather and get all the "honeydo" chores done during the week!

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Randy,understood! Ubly is quite a hike for you guys! I hope to bring the X and get some runs in with you guys! All depends on my energy level! This is my chemo treatment week. Last day this month will be thursday! I'll have to play it by ear! I still plan on meeting you guys out there even if I leave the car at home! RandyB

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Randy B let me know if you all are going and we will drag our junk up there for a fun day of hotdog's,burger's and oh yea some dragracing
Chief

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Chief,one way or the other,I'll be out there! With or without the GTX! It's at Jake's Automotive right now,looking to purchase an upper control arm to replace my old damaged one! Should make a decision on who I'll get one from tomorrow! BTW...how's Doug been feeling the last week? Better,I hope!

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Alot better so much in fact that he will be there on Sat. Chief

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I will honestly say that Lapeer is the only track that actually kinda 'scares' me.

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I raced at Lapeer a few times, it's on a country road out in the boonies. Kinda looks like ajunk yard. There were two huge mud puddles at the entrance where you sign in and pay your 20 bucks. The same guy that takes your money looks over your car for a second and makes sure you have helmut. Then you go in and try to find a spot in the pits that is dry and without mud puddles.

The track is narrow but seems fairly flat and straight. Theres two turnoffs, the last one for cars with bad brakes or real fast. Then thers a row of trees at the end, those will definitely stop you. Ofcourse theres no ambulance, and it would take a while for one to get there from the city. I guess you can think of Lapeer as street racing... but legal. I did see some pretty fast cars out there...nice ones too..running in the 8s.

Its a good test n tune place.. although a bit wierd and risky.

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I have a different take on LaPeer. I look at it as a very casual, low pressure fun place to tnt at. You can literally make as many laps as you want. Bring you 10 second and slower car, your friends, a bbq and look to have a great time. I'm going to ?Milan for Heads-up Friday night, so I'll be out late but will try to show up and hang for a bit.

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So how many of you guy's are going to be there.Let's have a count ,Doug and me will be there as long as we aren't the only one's going to be there (it's a long haul from Adrian,when Milan is closer)but think a day grilling some dog's and berger's with some new freind's would be nice

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Chief...I'll be out there for a few hours! Won't have the X though! It's getting fixed at Jake's Automotive this week. Plan on racing Sunday,July 11th, up in Ubly,which is a slightly better facility than Lapeer! At least you don't have to venture on over to the concession stand to pick up your time slip!

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isnt that the crews job to get? jk.

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Maybe in your case,Mr. Big Shot!

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Randy thats why I take Doug hahahaha

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Randy thats why I take Doug hahahaha




that and I cook...

(there are a lot of reasons why he brings me, but it all boils down to that he'd blow his junk up if he didnt.)

Just saying. haha

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"Blow his junk up"??? Why's that Doug? Ohhh...like reminding him, NO 1st gear burnouts?!

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no i wasnt thinking that... i was thinking something like when the throttle sticks at PRP, why just shove it into nuetral?

i'm just giving him crap, his, (our) junk lasts a long time, there was a stretch though that we couldnt make back to back runs without it being something going wrong.

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Hey that's not my car.Randy all kidding aside I don't know what I'd do with out Doug to help me.

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but have more fun hahaha

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Hey that's not my car.Randy all kidding aside I don't know what I'd do with out Doug to help me.




and i was gonna photoshop a pic of our rr over that barracuda to show what would happen...

have more fun? you guys wanna see fun when dad is unstrapping the rr by himself? and watching him squeeze into it to unload it, he doesnt even fill out his tech card...
get there early, just saying...

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but have more fun hahaha




youd be on your cell every 5 min to tell me what was going on.

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We ain't blowen anything up in 7year's now.Not a bad record if you ask me.Hope we can last, at lease till you know when.

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Dartin' and I are planning on Sat. with his Dart Sport. He's pulling the valvecovers toniteish and provided all is mechanically good we'll see you fellas there. The plan is to be there when the track opens and leave by 3ish.

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Sean,I'll see you and Randy out there! I'll probably get there around 11:30-12:00. You guys seriously think about Ubly on the 11th,also! I know 2 weeks in a row is hard to swing though! RandyB BTW...Doug, has Mike contacted you about going to Lapeer on saturday???

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Looks like I'll make it on Sat. I'll probably be there around 11:00am. Greg

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Greg, glad you're coming out!

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I'll be there about 10:45 (I'm usually the first in
line) on Saturday... Doug needs some slow passes
(mid 10s).... see ya all there

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BTW...Doug, has Mike contacted you about going to Lapeer on saturday???





yep talked to him earlier today, we will be there second in line....

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See ya'all there!

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See ya'all there!




Randy I always park in the same place so you know
where I'll be(not like you cant find me ...LOL)

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i'm planning on making it out saturday if mikes up for it.




Doug I just now noticed your avatar(pic on left) LOL
it looks good... should I call you Sherman

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i'm planning on making it out saturday if mikes up for it.




Doug I just now noticed your avatar(pic on left) LOL
it looks good... should I call you Sherman




hehe, thats cute...even tho i had some disparaging remarks about Lapeer, i would be there if my car was ready...

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hehe, thats cute...even tho i had some disparaging remarks about Lapeer, i would be there if my car was ready...




You could come out for some fun... we all need some
once in a while

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Looks like we will be there too with Dartin's gold car (a.k.a.-Gold Digger), all looks ok mechanically thus far. I don't know where we'll wind up pitting but, the broken glass AND mud puddles AND bee farms will have something to do with that decision. I look forward to seeing everyone so, if we're not overly social don't take it wrong. We'll be ironing-out bugs and tuning during the short visit. Anyone is welcome to come by and poke fun at me (easy pickings) and ifin' there's anything you'll need...GO SEE RAFFERTY 1st (leave me alone) LOL. J/K I'll do what I can to help. Good luck in-advance and have a safe tow.

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hehe, thats cute...even tho i had some disparaging remarks about Lapeer, i would be there if my car was ready...




You could come out for some fun... we all need some
once in a while





Thanks for the invite, Mike! As it turns out we're having our(family) 4th get-together on Sat so I wont be able to make it. It would be neat meeting you all, though. I was planning on doing some TNT at Lapeer when the Cuda's done, I'll let you know when that happens. ~Dave

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Thanks for the invite, Mike! As it turns out we're having our(family) 4th get-together on Sat so I wont be able to make it. It would be neat meeting you all, though. I was planning on doing some TNT at Lapeer when the Cuda's done, I'll let you know when that happens. ~Dave




Your welcome.... have a good time with the family

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Lapeer may be a retro 60s ish kinda strip but the machines that race there are anything but retro...they are cool! I remember a slammed tube chassis 72 Charger that was bad azz. I pitted next to a saweet red 64 Savoy w/500 inch Indy power that ran 10 ohs! I saw an awesome 69 Camaro almost roll from a HUGE wheelstand!

Just didnt wanna leave the wrong impression of Lapeer, the racers and cars are top notch.

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I do alot of testing there... have for years... I dont
mind the track surface, I almost always hook good
but if I run 9.0 I have some what a hard time stopping...
the pits....... well thats another story... they are
the pits and the johns... well, glad I'm a guy
but you've been there so you know

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Ahh Yesss...the outhouses!...make sure you do your daily constitutional before leaving home!!!

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Randy... did you get the car back... did you rob the
bank

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Mike,headin' out in about 45 min.! The only bank I robbed was MINE! Thank God for my wife's bank account!

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Mike,headin' out in about 45 min.! The only bank I robbed was MINE! Thank God for my wife's bank account!




LOL... maybe you could have gone on the forever payment
plan

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Ahh Yesss...the outhouses!...make sure you do your daily constitutional before leaving home!!!




As i recall there were lots of bushes around my pit area..lol

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I'm all ready

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See ya' around 11:30 or so!

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I'm out....will be making a run to Clio and Birch Run with my Dad. Have fun and try to stay cool.

No sense in taking the GTX as I haven't touched it, it'd probably do exactly what it did before....and if the Challenger shows up I won't be with it, but maybe Brian will bring it by himself. Don't know, haven't heard a peep out of anybody lately.

I do however expect a detailed report of exactly what happened, hour on the hour, with fully captioned pictures and multiple professional quality videos


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I'm out....will be making a run to Clio and Birch Run with my Dad. Have fun and try to stay cool.

No sense in taking the GTX as I haven't touched it, it'd probably do exactly what it did before....and if the Challenger shows up I won't be with it, but maybe Brian will bring it by himself. Don't know, haven't heard a peep out of anybody lately.

I do however expect a detailed report of exactly what happened, hour on the hour, with fully captioned pictures and multiple professional quality videos




Too bad but I understand... I'll be taking some vids
of Doug in the P-Body... his first (but I have it
slowed up)... I wouldnt know how to post it any ways

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I'll be taking some "UNPROFESSIONAL" pics and vids as well! Maybe Zippy can post them for us,like he did last time we were out!??!!! Mike,I will be bringing the Dommy as well! If you need ANYTHING,please let me know! I'll be leaving the house around 10:45-11:00. See you guys out there! Best of Luck to Doug on his "Maiden Voyage"! I'm sure He'll do well!

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I'll post 'em, n/p, no worries.

Menard's and Outlet Stores, here I come


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Hey Zippy that resturant in front of Walmarts is really good.

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We'll be eatin', no doubt about it

Update, the Challenger is supposed to be showing up around 12 to 3. It's going to be it's maiden voyage with the new motor, trans, axle, turbo, etc

I might have showed up at the track but didn't hear how things were going, so I waited until 11 last night, still no news, and then made other plans.


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Zipmeister,leavin' in about 10 min.! If they run before 2-2:30 I'll have some pics and a video to share! Have fun SHOPPING!!!

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Zippy... see the company ride out there but didnt get
a chance to go look at it or talk to the guys...
someone told me that had major smoke coming out of
it on the last pass... I dont know I didnt see it

Doug was at the wheel today and made 4 passes... I
had my mech throttle stop on it set at 1/3 carb opening
and the car was trying to hop... not enough torque
to plant the tires good... I tried a couple of things
to see if that would help but it didnt... tried to
up the launch rpm from 3800 to 4600 but no help I
also tried more tire pressure but no help... I should
have changed the 4-link IC but I didnt feel like
doing that in the heat... Doug made a few passes
at 10.09 so all in all it was a good day.... good
job Doug

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #734369
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Rich,I apologize! I got busy BSing with the guys that I didn't catch the Challenger on video! However, I did get this snapshot of it! As Mike mentioned...it was blowing out a LOT of smoke! Turbo problem? I didn't get a chance to talk to them either! Hope you had a good day with your father! RandyB

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N/P, I heard it had something going on but who knows what, was texted that it seemed like vapor lock but don't quite understand how a fuel injected car can have that issue? Unless the psi was way off, then that would explain it.

Too late to ask now, but I'll call for an update tomorrow morning and find out what happened, and will see if it's going to head out again tomorrow or Monday since the track is open both days. Or who knows, there might be some work to do on it first before it can make it out again.

Got some stuff for the house, a few tools I've been wanting and a new exterior door for the garage, spent some time with Mom and Dad so it was a productive day.

You guys picked a nice day to go race, a little warm but not too humid. Next couple are supposed to be nasty weather wise.


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Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: ZIPPY] #734371
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well,it was nice to finaly meet you guys,great bunch of guys. i had a good time out there,but only made 5 passes with a 10.78@125 as my best. did'nt get a chance to try runnin without the 4 hole because the 50cc pumps hit the intake carb flange without the spacer,so i'm getting a open spacer and going to ubly sunday. sorry greg, i did'nt get to checkout your charger. who's going to ubly this next sunday?

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Good meeting you Dave... good lookin ride you got there

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I wish I would have made it out but I was too burned out from Milan. Got home at 3:00am and I'm not as young as I used to be That and my Ghetto-X still isn't running, lol. Glad you guys had a good time.

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thanks. anyone planing on ubly this next sunday? tnt and racing. i just want to tnt to sort the car out a little better.

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thanks. anyone planing on ubly this next sunday? tnt and racing. i just want to tnt to sort the car out a little better.




Not me... I'm staying home but will be going to 131
for the CC Event on the next weekend... I think Randy
was going to go

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tnt is from 11 to 1,but three or four passes is all i need. racing starts at 1,should be some good entertain.

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Dave...first of all,BEAUTIFUL BARRACUDA! Runs as good as it looks! I was doing a lot of BSing with Randy,Sean,Mike,Greg,and the gang and didn't have the opportunity to come over and introduce myself! I DO plan on headin' out to Ubly on sunday the 11th! A few Moparts members are suppose to as well. MoparTony being one of them. I will be in touch! I'll probably start a post shortly to see who's game! Unless Tony starts one first! Take care! RandyB

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Nice meeting you Dave. That cars a beauty. Wish we would have been able to spend more time down near Doug, Chief, Mike, and Greg.as usual though, we still have some issues to deal with. Randy, as always, it was a pleasure talking to you. I'd like to try to get together with everyone again this summer.

Randy

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Same here,Randy! Since I can't send the action video to your e-mail address,I'll just post it on my Randy B's 440 GTX site on You Tube! Talk soon! Randy

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I couldnt agree more, you could take a photo from Lapeer 20 years ago and today, the only thing difference would be the same people would have more hair and less gray.
I too have seen some very fast/expensive cars at Lapeer????

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ok, i will be there early since it looks like only 2 hours of tnt 11 to 1. i'll be trying out an open spacer vs my 4 hole tappered. i may relash valves to spec hot since it was last done cold to see what that does.

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Hey Labrat, Sat. would be a better day to go to ubly it's a test and tune day where Sun. is a raceday;on racedays only 1/8 mile.
Just depends on what you want to do. Saturday is the opie race should have alot of fast cars out of Flint,would love to go , but heading to Carlisle.
EDDIE B

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Hey Labrat, Sat. would be a better day to go to ubly it's a test and tune day where Sun. is a raceday;on racedays only 1/8 mile.
Just depends on what you want to do. Saturday is the opie race should have alot of fast cars out of Flint,would love to go , but heading to Carlisle.
EDDIE B




I hear all they run now days is 1/8 mile only TNT and race
thats what I heard... dont know for fact

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No Mr.P Body tnt is 1/4 and races are 1/8
EDDIE B

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I went to YouTube and saw the video you posted Randy B. Nice! Thanks. You can hear the car sligtly breaking up at the top-end...I'm pretty sure the plugs got ruined from overly rich idle mix. Got to get back out with 2 new adjusters and 2 pushrods, maybe throw a set of plugs in it too. MAYBE then she'll run like it's supposed to? And just for good measure
Forgot to ask Randy B...did you get my PM reply?

Re: Lapeer anyone? [Re: mopar dave] #734386
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well,it was nice to finaly meet you guys,great bunch of guys. i had a good time out there,but only made 5 passes with a [Email]10.78@125[/Email] as my best. did'nt get a chance to try runnin without the 4 hole because the 50cc pumps hit the intake carb flange without the spacer,so i'm getting a open spacer and going to ubly sunday. sorry greg, i did'nt get to checkout your charger. who's going to ubly this next sunday?



Nice to finally meet you Dave.

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No Mr.P Body tnt is 1/4 and races are 1/8
EDDIE B




Ok... still the same way

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... I
had my mech throttle stop on it set at 1/3 carb opening
and the car was trying to hop... not enough torque
to plant the tires good... I tried a couple of things
to see if that would help but it didnt... tried to
up the launch rpm from 3800 to 4600 but no help I
also tried more tire pressure but no help... I should
have changed the 4-link IC but I didnt feel like
doing that in the heat... Doug made a few passes
at 10.09 so all in all it was a good day.... good
job Doug




I was just talking about that on the way home from Lapeer. Not enough power applied to get the current IC working. When Randy came over to say hello I told him to 'get over there and slap him in the face' to get the adrenalin workin'...Later on in the day he told me he slapped you Raff...I meant to hit Doug instead. LOL! Now both you guys are gonna be pissed at me. Seriously jumping into a short wheelbase fast car will take some time getting used to and your doing good Doug. Just remember there are 2 speeds OFF and WFO!

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Eddie, thanks for the info and clarification on 1/8 vs. 1/4 mile! So... if saturday is this opie race,when are they doing the 1/4 mile T&T? Sean,Thanks for the valve adjusting technique info! Is there a particular sequence to follow,as far as cylinders go? Do you start with #1 and go along...8-4-3-6-5-7-2?

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I was just talking about that on the way home from Lapeer. Not enough power applied to get the current IC working. When Randy came over to say hello I told him to 'get over there and slap him in the face' to get the adrenalin workin'...Later on in the day he told me he slapped you Raff...I meant to hit Doug instead. LOL! Now both you guys are gonna be pissed at me. Seriously jumping into a short wheelbase fast car will take some time getting used to and your doing good Doug. Just remember there are 2 speeds OFF and WFO!




Slap me in the face? WHA??? haha

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...Sean,Thanks for the valve adjusting technique info! Is there a particular sequence to follow,as far as cylinders go? Do you start with #1 and go along...8-4-3-6-5-7-2?



Honestly, no. I just pick a rocker that's at lash and adjust it, bouncing along one bank(side) at a time. It makes it easier on the monkey spinning the engine over LOL. Going to bed, see you fellas in the morning.

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same here sean. opie race is sunday,tnt from 11 to 1 with racing starting at 1. got it from the ubly site.

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The OPIE race is Sat. and it's 1/4 mile,for more info go to gofastzone.com then go to forums and look at flintzone there is a sticky there.
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It makes it easier on the monkey spinning the engine over





That would be me.....

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The Opie race is SATURDAY??? Or is it SUNDAY??? Or is it both days? I'm looking for a T&T day! Thanks fella's!

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Hey,Randy!...got a new nickname for ya'! "Mr.Chips"!!!

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Randy go saturday it's t&t and 1/4 mile,they call it the opie race but it is just grudge racing not a real race event go to gofastzone.com to learn more
Hope this helps
EDDIE B

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The Opie race is SATURDAY??? Or is it SUNDAY??? Or is it both days? I'm looking for a T&T day! Thanks fella's!




Randy... Opie day is Saturday and they have a race
on Sunday this weekend

http://main.theublydragway.com/

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Thanks Eddie,and Mike! That answered my question! Eddie, have fun in Carlisle! Very nice venue,and surrounding area!

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your right, it is on saturday. i looked at the ubly site last week and thought it was sunday. my bad. guess i'll be there saturday then.

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Hey guys they are having burn outs there Thursday,so try to use the far lane,becuz tower lane is where they do the burnouts and it won't hook for crap with all that crap on that side
EDDIE B TEAR IT UP AND BE SAFE

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thanks for that info.

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Thanks Eddie! Got some brand new slicks to break-in!!!

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Looks like Ubly's out of the question for this week-end! I've been having neck issues all week long! Finally went to my chiro yesterday and it was REALLY locked up! Woke up this morning with a headache!...and today, it's still hard to turn my head in either direction! Doc said I should lay low for a while...at least until my range of motion gets restored! So...the racing will have to wait! RandyB

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i'v talked to alot of people lately with neck pain. i have the same problem,comes and go's. must be stress related,look at the world we now live in.

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Dave...wish mine was stress-related,I could make a good case for that as well,but unfortunately it's my spinal stenosis and bone spurring acting up! I originally took a leave of absense from work in March to get a much needed 3-level disc fusion done,but...the platelet levels in my blood dropped lower than my oncologist wanted to see!...so I've gone through 5 series of chemo treatments,and hopefully only 1 left, in September! Then...onto the neck,hopefully!!! Sorry for the rambling! Dave,have fun out at Ubly saturday! RandyB

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Well now I don't feel bad we're not meeting up this weekend (because we weren't ready)...I feel worse knowing this news. Let me know if there's anything you need Rand. We all will be out soon, healthy on all fronts.

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Thank You Sean! I value your friendship! My family,friends,and attitude are what keep me motivated to get healthy! A LOT of people can't believe I'm on chemo! I've been real fortunate there have been few negative side-effects! BTW...I was going to check on motels for the Martin event on the 17th and 18th...are ya game for a "road trip"??? It would be FUN! Just going as a spectator/unprofessional photo taker! Let Me Know ASAP! Thanks! RandyB

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Randy, sorry to here about the neck pain, I was looking forward to making it out to Ubly to run the car and meet a few more people from the board but now with it changed to saturday I can't make it. And with your neck pain the X won't be there, I wanted to see how much faster the X is with that new control arm . Get the rest like the Doc said there will be plenty of time to get out to the track.

Gary

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...I was going to check on motels for the Martin event on the 17th and 18th...are ya game for a "road trip"??? It would be FUN!



Right away I say yes but, I will let you know after I check with the boss. EVEN IF DARTIN' WON'T TAKE HIS CAR OUT THERE. But then again maybe he can be persuaded. LOL

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Thanks Gary! There WILL be other days! My neck's a little looser today..but still pinching on one side! Sean...you got some persuadin' to do!!! Best of Luck!!! That would be Great if Randy brings out the "Gold Digger" for some FUN! Keep me informed!

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sorry to hear that randy. you take'r easy then and i'll see ya another time.

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Thanks Dave! Hopefully ALL of us Detroit-area Moparts members can get together real soon! Let us all know how you do tomorrow at Ubly! Good Luck!

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thanks, should be a good day. i'll let ya know.

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Good luck Dave! Have fun.

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