Posted By: Thumperdart
Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 04:39 PM
Was curious if anyone has made plans or was aware of this t&t weekend and if so, maybe we can make it happen and hang out........ 
Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield....................
Posted By: Jeepmon
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 04:51 PM
Its only August.. but with the way my build is going.. that might be my first chance to debut the new motor..
Posted By: johnnycuda
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 06:39 PM
I wasn't aware of it,may work for me,I've never ran there before,be a good day to do so.
So Thump,what happened with that grudge race a week or so ago with the import guy?
So Thump,what happened with that grudge race a week or so ago with the import guy?
Posted By: jmoparman
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 06:39 PM
I plan on being there. Lets make a day of it I'll bring the grill.
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 06:43 PM
Quote:Hope you guys can go.............and what a great place to run first time out with your car. The race(like others)never took place..............more money and mouth than action. Was even going to set em out cars.
I wasn't aware of it,may work for me,I've never ran there before,be a good day to do so.
So Thump,what happened with that grudge race a week or so ago with the import guy?
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 07:10 PM
Hmmm... looks like I need to find two tenths somewhere 
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 08:18 PM
Quote:...........TUNE IT!...............
Hmmm... looks like I need to find two tenths somewhere
Posted By: johnnycuda
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 08:19 PM
This is sounded better and better to me,I got no shot at going 9's..{well,unless that shot is about 150 of spray!,,lol}..but I would like to get mine to 60ft better,,only does 1.61/1.62,too slow for a 10.77 car,obviously my et/mph would improve too.
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/20/12 08:22 PM
Find a way to make it happen............ I still need to make some ft. end changes myself.......... 
I still need to make some ft. end changes myself..........
Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/21/12 01:03 AM
We'll be at the NHRA Divisional in Vegas..
You should come hang out there with Al and me..
Chris..
You should come hang out there with Al and me..
Chris..
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/21/12 01:48 AM
I`d like to but I need a 9.6 time slip and Bakersfield`s the only place within a few hours where that`s possible......... 
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 03:56 AM
Quote:Hey Mikey, are you really going to try to make it? Would be cool to hang w/you guys a bit longer and if I get a 9.6? timeslip, I may have to celebrate and have a beer w/you guys. Been 3+ months w/out
Hmmm... looks like I need to find two tenths somewhere
`s..........kinda sucks........ 
Posted By: MoParFish
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 06:32 AM
Sounds fun. Should be there as long as my stuff stays together
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 06:50 AM
Yep will be Divisional racing that weekend. Trying to improve from our 5th place spot currently and that is the last oppourtunity of the year.
I have a strange feeling you will see a certain red Mustang there. Last test before SCSN...
Dom you coming to the SCSN race?
I have a strange feeling you will see a certain red Mustang there. Last test before SCSN...
Dom you coming to the SCSN race?
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 02:50 PM
Quote:Quote:Hey Mikey, are you really going to try to make it? Would be cool to hang w/you guys a bit longer and if I get a 9.6? timeslip, I may have to celebrate and have a beer w/you guys. Been 3+ months w/out
Hmmm... looks like I need to find two tenths somewhere
I should be able to do it, You need to pit with us, we usually have more fun bashing each other in camp that on the track
But i dont want to be responsible for pushing you off the Wagon
Come down this weekend, Were doing the ANRA at Famoso
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 04:07 PM
Hopefully this all works out and I will pit w/you guys so you can pick on me and my ugly car. As far as the wagon goes, I just need a good excuse and a 9.6 is a valid reason to pound a few w/you guys. Al, not sure what race you`re refering to but we`ll see and I`ll hit up Jason about Dougs car...........peace.
As far as the wagon goes, I just need a good excuse and a 9.6 is a valid reason to pound a few w/you guys. Al, not sure what race you`re refering to but we`ll see and I`ll hit up Jason about Dougs car...........peace.
Posted By: Chassisman
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 05:45 PM
Quote:Mikey...I'll be at ANRA this weekend as we do all the T-shirts for ANRA....we'll be running my boy's junior...only will be there for one pass Saturday to make the show...he has a football game Saturday in Huron. And as Team Captain he can't miss it....hope to chat with you and the others some this weekend.Quote:Quote:Hey Mikey, are you really going to try to make it? Would be cool to hang w/you guys a bit longer and if I get a 9.6? timeslip, I may have to celebrate and have a beer w/you guys. Been 3+ months w/out
Hmmm... looks like I need to find two tenths somewhere
I should be able to do it, You need to pit with us, we usually have more fun bashing each other in camp that on the track
But i dont want to be responsible for pushing you off the Wagon
Come down this weekend, Were doing the ANRA at Famoso
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 05:53 PM
Right on Ron, just look for my rig... I try to blend in so you might have to look....
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 06:18 PM
So Ron, can I count on not getting harassed again?
Posted By: Chassisman
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 06:39 PM
Quote:I'd say your covered....I'm going to try to make that TnT as well...so if I'm there you'll be golden...if not I'll pass word on to Blake...
So Ron, can I count on not getting harassed again?
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 07:43 PM
Quote:Quote:I'd say your covered....I'm going to try to make that TnT as well...so if I'm there you'll be golden...if not I'll pass word on to Blake...
So Ron, can I count on not getting harassed again?
Thankxxx AGAIN! This will likely be my last hurrah for a while unless I cage the dart and I`d rather not at this point.......you da man...............thankxxx again........ Sure would be nice if someone could get a video of our runs......... 
Especially the one where I whoop Mikey.......again.
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 08:02 PM
I'll get my buddies GO PRO, This is gonna be fun
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 08:21 PM
Just playin Mikey.............tune that puppy, hook good and you`ll get me.............
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/22/12 08:43 PM
Hey.. you know I cant tune... thats why you see me sneaking into everyone elses pit. 
I'm gonna try to make you work for it though. Last time was fun!
I'm gonna try to make you work for it though. Last time was fun!
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/23/12 12:16 AM
Wish I could come up and hang with you guys and do some testing on the small tire car...But have to try and improve on the S/ST points thing.
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/23/12 01:37 AM
I know how you feel Al, We did the WCHRA this year at Famoso and was in 8th with one race to go none of our gang will have a shot at the top three so were bailing on the WCHRA because the last race is the same weekend as Sacramento's Mopar Magic Race and I hate to miss it. We're all going to do this weekends ANRA at Famoso. Good Time to work the kinks out of either one, Bring one Down. Maybe this one
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/23/12 01:48 AM
DAng more bad news. We were wanting to hit the Mopar event at Sac with the small tire car...Grrrr....That WCHRA coincides with a PSCA race too. Cant figue out why these heads up guys out here like to schedule thier events on the same weekends.
There is a Heads up $5K race in Sac herein a few weeks. We are thinking about heading up just to get in some test time. No chance to win but hopefully the track will be good.
There is a Heads up $5K race in Sac herein a few weeks. We are thinking about heading up just to get in some test time. No chance to win but hopefully the track will be good.
Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/23/12 02:00 AM
Quote:
Wish I could come up and hang with you guys and do some testing on the small tire car...But have to try and improve on the S/ST points thing.
We are going to try to get into the top 25 in the points..
Just going to be happy to get out there again..
Hope Billy remembers how to drive..
Chris..
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/23/12 03:54 AM
Gotta take it anyway you can to get it done..............Don`t think I`m showing up w/no new and improved changes to my heap do ya? Let`s get it on tape either way if we can. Ya Al, wish you and Chris could show up so I can watch some FAST cars........
Ya Al, wish you and Chris could show up so I can watch some FAST cars........
Posted By: MoParFish
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 08/23/12 03:07 PM
Yo Mike, Don't think I'm doing ANRA this weekend. Need a solid T&T. Probably going to Sac next Fri nite. Can't spray it at ANRA anyways I may stop by tonite.
I may stop by tonite.
Posted By: G_bob
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 01:27 AM
So, is this still in the plans?
Posted By: jmoparman
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 02:34 AM
Still the plan.
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 04:05 AM
Quote:Not for me.......Just didn`t get the things done to my car that I needed to so maybe within a month or so. You going?
So, is this still in the plans?
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 04:47 AM
Have fun gents. I will be racing at the final divisonal of the year here in Vegas.
Posted By: G_bob
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 05:05 AM
Quote:
Have fun gents. I will be racing at the final divisonal of the year here in Vegas.
Seriously considering it. Haven't had the car out in months.
Posted By: MoParFish
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 03:21 PM
Yep...A few of us from the Fresno area will be there...
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 04:05 PM
Quote:Have fun and be safe..........wish I could join ya but there`s no sense in racing again w/out the needed changes I have planned even though that was my first REAL pass leaving at 1500r`s and I usually double that................
Yep...A few of us from the Fresno area will be there...
Posted By: johnnycuda
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/30/12 10:48 PM
If I get to go,it will be Sunday only,have to put new belts in,driveshaft loop back in after installing Gear Vendor,,{that might be a pain},,so we'll see.
If I can't,I may show up and watch,take the '66 for a cruise..take pics etc.
If I can't,I may show up and watch,take the '66 for a cruise..take pics etc.
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/31/12 05:19 AM
Quote:
Yep...A few of us from the Fresno area will be there...
Looks like we'll be there Saturday and we'll be BBQn between runs.
Any of the Moparts Members or local guys want to come by N say hi we'll make sure you get a hot link. Perhaps Dominick can come hang out with us also. I'm not to proud to take tuning advise from a "street Car" Mechanic
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 10/31/12 08:44 PM
Quote:I thaught about coming out but it would not be fun since I can`t race and see if I gained or loss anything from last time out. I make a terrible spectator anyhow...................have fun guys.Quote:
Yep...A few of us from the Fresno area will be there...
Looks like we'll be there Saturday and we'll be BBQn between runs.
Any of the Moparts Members or local guys want to come by N say hi we'll make sure you get a hot link. Perhaps Dominick can come hang out with us also. I'm not to proud to take tuning advise from a "street Car" Mechanic
That`s why I don`t go to strip clubs because if I can`t participate then what`s the point...........
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 06:21 AM
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Looks like that Dana is close that I thought!
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Looks like that Dana is close that I thought!Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 07:30 AM
Quote:Ring gear teeth don't normally dent the housing, take my word on that. Exploding posi units do though
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Let us know what you find
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 04:52 PM
Hi Cab, Mine has a spool. I'm planning on taking it apart tonight I'll keep you informed.
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 05:01 PM
Quote:Sorry to hear this Mikey and I cringe every time I leave the line. You know the drill now, pull trans, check sprag etc. Good luck.............
Hi Cab, Mine has a spool. I'm planning on taking it apart tonight I'll keep you informed.
What did you run............?
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 05:05 PM
ya I think since i'm going to pull the trans to have it checked i'm going to add a transbreak, Didn't want to do that til i did the Dana though, So looks like it gonna be a busy winter for me.
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 05:16 PM
Quote:Quote:Sorry to hear this Mikey and I cringe every time I leave the line. You know the drill now, pull trans, check sprag etc. Good luck.............
Hi Cab, Mine has a spool. I'm planning on taking it apart tonight I'll keep you informed.
I don;t know why but since I went to a 10.5 tire every time a launch the rear tires seem to chatter unless they have recently prepped the track. With the 29x10.5 tires I would 60 foot 1.41 1.40 I even have one 1.38 60 but since the change it typically will do 1.44 1.43 yesterday one run was 1.50 the last run they just preped the track and i finally hooked and thats when it broke. Best run was 10.11 @ 132
I'm ready for a bigger tire.
Posted By: Thumperdart
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/05/12 05:36 PM
The chatter as you call it may of helped scatter the rear and as far as a tire change maybe shock settings and tire pressures can help there or you can get the Hoosier qtp`s and be done with it............. Good luck and post some pics if you get time...........
Good luck and post some pics if you get time...........
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/12/12 04:03 PM
Quote:Quote:Ring gear teeth don't normally dent the housing, take my word on that. Exploding posi units do though
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Finally got time to take the rear end out. It blew through both main caps which accounts for ring gear dents in the rear housing. Havn't taken the third member apart yet but got it apart enough last knight to determine i'm going to a Dana.
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/13/12 05:15 PM
Quote:Quote:Quote:Ring gear teeth don't normally dent the housing, take my word on that. Exploding posi units do though
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Finally got time to take the rear end out. It blew through both main caps which accounts for ring gear dents in the rear housing. Havn't taken the third member apart yet but got it apart enough last knight to determine i'm going to a Dana.
Blew through both rear caps.. broke everything in the housing. Or like the Nascar boys put it... It Done Blowed UP.
Posted By: Chassisman
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/13/12 08:09 PM
Quote:Old man did that to 3 rears in 2 weeks at Famoso...kept Vince and Fearless Gear really busy.....LOLQuote:Quote:Quote:Ring gear teeth don't normally dent the housing, take my word on that. Exploding posi units do though
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Finally got time to take the rear end out. It blew through both main caps which accounts for ring gear dents in the rear housing. Havn't taken the third member apart yet but got it apart enough last knight to determine i'm going to a Dana.
Blew through both rear caps.. broke everything in the housing. Or like the Nascar boys put it... It Done Blowed UP.
Posted By: mikeysmopars
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/13/12 09:10 PM
Quote:Quote:Old man did that to 3 rears in 2 weeks at Famoso...kept Vince and Fearless Gear really busy.....LOLQuote:Quote:Quote:Ring gear teeth don't normally dent the housing, take my word on that. Exploding posi units do though
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Finally got time to take the rear end out. It blew through both main caps which accounts for ring gear dents in the rear housing. Havn't taken the third member apart yet but got it apart enough last knight to determine i'm going to a Dana.
Blew through both rear caps.. broke everything in the housing. Or like the Nascar boys put it... It Done Blowed UP.
Ya Vince is good people and has helped most of our group. May need to give him a call. Just need to scratch enough $$ to change the whole setup.
Posted By: Chassisman
Re: Nov. 3rd and 4th t&t at Bakersfield.................... - 11/13/12 11:34 PM
Quote:I'll try to post pics of the first mishap...broke a billet yoke...DS came up through the rear floor section as it bent....was wicked ugly.....destroyed the trans case too....sprag was wedged in the case...they broke the case trying to push it out.Quote:Quote:Old man did that to 3 rears in 2 weeks at Famoso...kept Vince and Fearless Gear really busy.....LOLQuote:Quote:Quote:Ring gear teeth don't normally dent the housing, take my word on that. Exploding posi units do though
Had a great time Saturday, Weather was great, although it was busy We all got 4 runs.. well I got three runs and one launch.. the 4th run i staged and hit it and it hit back.. The rear end blew all to He!!
Havn't taken it apart yet but the dents in the rear pumpkin look like ring gear
Anyway was a good get together and I look foreward to next years last TNT
Finally got time to take the rear end out. It blew through both main caps which accounts for ring gear dents in the rear housing. Havn't taken the third member apart yet but got it apart enough last knight to determine i'm going to a Dana.
Blew through both rear caps.. broke everything in the housing. Or like the Nascar boys put it... It Done Blowed UP.
Ya Vince is good people and has helped most of our group. May need to give him a call. Just need to scratch enough $$ to change the whole setup.