Dec 14th Firebird

[BurnTire]

I am planning to take my car out to firebird on 12-14.

Anyone else?

1. Burntire

[TRUUBLE]

Will the track be prepped?

If so, it might be an opportunity for me to test and tune on the 300 shot before the AZ Fastest Street Car race on the 15th. :woot2:

[BurnTire]

From what I understand things have been sticky on Friday. They have new concrete on the launch pad also.

[TRUUBLE]

From what I understand things have been sticky on Friday. They have new concrete on the launch pad also.

Sticky enough for a mid 8 second pass? :icon_cool:

[BurnTire]

I think something ran a 6 a few weeks ago on a Friday.

[TRUUBLE]

I think something ran a 6 a few weeks ago on a Friday.

Well . . . that should be sticky enough. :pepper:

[AZSonicSnake]

i might be in. depends on if a deal on tires goes through...:twothumbsup:

[fazm]

yes i was there when the camaro ran 6.9 @ 208 lol. what a shock on a friday night.

it looks like it might ran this friday, so the 14th is sounding good.

[BurnTire]

I have most of my parts on the way. I have to get Devin to make my tail pipes work.
Get the anti roll bar install. Install the coil overs. Do the fuel line upgrade. Mount my slicks, Make my skinnies fit.

Boy I have a bunch of work.

K member will come later. I want to see how the car runs with the stock K and coilovers.

[fazm]

later in the year, or after new years?

[BurnTire]

Probably a few weeks after the 14th I will get it in.

[AZSonicSnake]

jeff wants a k-member. damn good way to spend some money. one of my best investments on my car...:woot1:

[TorchedMach1]

I might make it out if the car is ready for racing by then. Well I should say if the check book allows the car to be ready by then. :biglaugh:

[Indy]

I might be able to make it out that weekend.

The last few times I went to Firebird it seemed to hook pretty good, atleast for my slow :moon:.

[IMSHAKN]

I was hoping to head out this Friday, but it looks like it is going to rain so I doubt that will end up happening. So I've got a feeling that the 14th might end up being my next outing. Then again, if it doesn't rain this Friday, I may just do both the 30th and 14th:pepper:

[BurnTire]

They are also open the 7th.

[OH3MGSVT]

I might go watch you guys but as far as racing I am no longer going to be racing my Gt, Im saving up money for a project car and when that is all said and done, I will hopefully be bringing that out

[cardude99]

sure ill be there, i though as a spectator only unfortunately

[sinspawn7]

i'll be there on dec. 14th :woot1:

[wickedcobra]

I will be there. Hopefully the Solid axle install will be complete.

[AZSonicSnake]

very nice!! i might just make the trip to come out and watch. :icon_cool:

[BurnTire]

I will be there. Hopefully the Solid axle install will be complete.

How is the project coming?

[wickedcobra]

How is the project coming?


Not bad. The housing and tubes are getting welded and pouder coated now. All parts are in, once I get it back its go time. I just need a day or two to break it in and Im good. I dont have slicks yet so the Nitto DR's will have to do. I can't wait, the car has been down for 7 weeks now and I'm feening for it now. :EvilGrin: Im sure you know what I mean......:yes:

[BurnTire]

Thats cool that things are getting close to done.

I have a few more things to do, but should be ready on the 14th.

[wickedcobra]

Yep, so close Im thinking of ditching work one day to finish her up.....:biglaugh:

[BurnTire]

Yep, so close Im thinking of ditching work one day to finish her up.....:biglaugh:

Mental Health Day. :laughing:

[wickedcobra]

True.................see ya on the 14th. Looking forward to see who show up. I havent met anyone from this site yet. :icon_cool:

[Gene]

I'll try to make it out there. But they have tech nazi's there. As soon as they pop the hood, its a no brainer.

[fazm]

I'll try to make it out there. But they have tech nazi's there. As soon as they pop the hood, its a no brainer.


what are they gonna catch? if its just cuz they know itll be fast, just say ur running low boost :) run to the 1/8th all night until ur ready to get kicked off the track lol

[Gene]

what are they gonna catch? if its just cuz they know itll be fast, just say ur running low boost :) run to the 1/8th all night until ur ready to get kicked off the track lol

True, true

[5.0Stanger]

Sounds like a good time. I've been waiting to see Jeff's car run, in person. Videos can't do much justice.

[Gene]

Sounds like a good time. I've been waiting to see Jeff's car run, in person. Videos can't do much justice.

Jeffs car is slow. Dont let the sped up videos fool you.

[BurnTire]

Jeffs car is slow. Dont let the sped up videos fool you. Bring your car again and I don't want any my spark blew out excuses when I have 10 cars on you at the 60ft mark.:biglaugh:

You do have an advantage now. You have 10 second seats.:bounce:

[Gene]

Bring your car again and I don't want any my spark blew out excuses when I have 10 cars on you at the 60ft mark.:biglaugh:

You do have an advantage now. You have 10 second seats.:bounce:

I'm going to run on 17" dr's buddy. What are you bringing? My goal with this car is to run a sub 10 sec pass on 17" rims all the way around. And for the record, my spark was blowing out you whore!

[BurnTire]

I'm going to run on 17" dr's buddy. What are you bringing? My goal with this car is to run a sub 10 sec pass on 17" rims all the way around. And for the record, my spark was blowing out you whore!


I will be on those wimpy 28" slicks. Not much better than a drag radial:laughing:

[Gene]

I will be on those wimpy 28" slicks. Not much better than a drag radial:laughing:

Yea, I'm getting owned on the 60' lol! I will have the garbage can shot getting me out of the hole though.

[BurnTire]

But I don't have a super dooper k member like you.

[Gene]

But I don't have a super dooper k member like you.

Doesnt matter since my suspension is setup for corner carving.

[BurnTire]

Doesnt matter since my suspension is setup for corner carving.

LOL you better have some spray on the top end when you can hook to get that 10.

[5.0Stanger]

Boy, oh boy. I can't wait to see this.

[The Nunn's]

wow sound like a whole bunch of excuses to me :pointlaff:

[04WhininCobra]

my friend IMSHAKN and i are planning on going out on the 7th if its not raining, but we will definatly be there on the 14th. If anyone wants to meet up before going down to firebird we can meet up and grab something to eat then cruise to the track.

[fazm]

im going ont he 7th as well, but only going to be doing 1/8th mile runs. going to try to get int he 7.4 range.

[sinspawn7]

im goin on the 14th, i'll meet up some where to grab something to eat b4 the track.

[wickedcobra]

I will be there but not to race. Rear end will not be back from powder coating until early next week.:d066:

[04WhininCobra]

im goin on the 14th, i'll meet up some where to grab something to eat b4 the track.


where would be a cool place to meet up at?

[sinspawn7]

well theres a carls jr just west of the I-10 on chandler blvd that could work

[Gene]

Sorry guys, wife just said "you remember my christmas party is on that day right?" Damnit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[04WhininCobra]

well theres a carls jr just west of the I-10 on chandler blvd that could work

that sounds good to me. its only going to be my friend and i so bring as many people as you can.

[fazm]

well theres a carls jr just west of the I-10 on chandler blvd that could work


but thats sooooooooo far from my shop :biglaugh:

[sinspawn7]

but thats sooooooooo far from my shop :biglaugh:
lol i know man, you should meet us there too are you gonna run your car on the 14th?:pepper:

[fazm]

as long as its not raining im there :)

[vicious781]

was going to go out on the 8th to speedworld but probably not going to be done yet so I will most likely make it out to Firebird on the 14th. I will bring the video cam if I show up!

[fazm]

was going to go out on the 8th to speedworld but probably not going to be done yet so I will most likely make it out to Firebird on the 14th. I will bring the video cam if I show up!

yay video!:twothumbsup::laughing1::bounce:

[sinspawn7]

ok cool, so i'm gonna say meeting up around six is probably a good time. anybody else wanna meet up b4 we head to the track? :pinkthumb:

[fazm]

i close at 6 tomorrow, so if its not raining, ill be at carls jr at 6:05 lol

[sinspawn7]

i was talkin about the 14th, but hell if its not raining tomorrow i'll go tomorrow too:woot1:

[IMSHAKN]

I am hoping that it rains early tomorrow and that it clears out in the afternoon so they can prep the track and we can make some passes tomorrow night. I'm hoping like hell that there will be no rain

[fazm]

looks like rain, but im still crossin my fingers.

[fazm]

rain, its closed

[vicious781]

Hopefully next week isn't raining to. That would really suck big time :worried:

[fazm]

well still no rain at firebird, just everywhere else, soooo??????????

[BurnTire]

No rain allowed on the 14th.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fazm]

i hope. freakin gettin pissed off lol. i want to race

[IMSHAKN]

There is no rain in the forecast for next friday, but I am trying not to get my hopes up just in case...I've been waiting to get out for a few weeks now.

[04WhininCobra]

If it rains on the 14th its going to ruin my plans for the third week in a row!

[AZSonicSnake]

i got tires!!! now all i need is tubes and i am good to go!

[fazm]

sweet. whats the goal for friday tony

[96 myst]

I am gonna try to make it out, hope it does not rain. I won't be running but will be there to learn what to do as I have never been to a strip before. Looking forward to seeing those sweet stangs you all have put down some runs.

[TorchedMach1]

i got tires!!! now all i need is tubes and i am good to go!

Glad to hear, Maybe giong for cage territory? Oh yeah what are tubes? :biglaugh:



I won't be running but will be there to learn what to do as I have never been to a strip before


Bring out the car to run, it will be easiest with all of us there to answer questions.

[fazm]

no tubes here either :)

[BurnTire]

Tubes and Screws for me.

[AZSonicSnake]

yea...something is telling me to put tubes in these for some odd reason. :twothumbsup:


oh and my goal.....get booted.

[IMSHAKN]

yea...something is telling me to put tubes in these for some odd reason. :twothumbsup:


oh and my goal.....get booted.

If you are gonna set out to get booted, make sure to do it BIG to piss off the tech nazi's at fireturd. :woot1:

[AZSonicSnake]

well, if i run 11.4 i will be beyond happy. will prolly do some crazy happy dance if i hit an 11.3. so it likely won't be anything that far under, i just wanna dip the 11.5 range. :biglaugh:

[BurnTire]

well, if i run 11.4 i will be beyond happy. will prolly do some crazy happy dance if i hit an 11.3. so it likely won't be anything that far under, i just wanna dip the 11.5 range. :biglaugh:

I am hoping to break into the 13's so I look cool in my helmet and fire jacket.:biglaugh:

[AZSonicSnake]

hmmm..i dunno..i suspect 14's in your future! :biglaugh: :laughing: :sticktonge:

[Casey39er]

Well I changed around some plans so I will be able to make it out on the 14th. I have never been to Firebird before but i imagine that they have signage that let's me know what entrance to use, tech area, pits, etc. Then I will just look for all the Mustangs..

I will not forget to bring a camera because if Tony breaks out into a "crazy happy dance" It has to be captured on film...:biglaugh:

See you all there..

[cardude99]

i wish my car was ready to run at the track, i miss it so bad o well ill just chill with u guys there

[fazm]

just run it lol

[BurnTire]

Sorry guys, wife just said "you remember my christmas party is on that day right?" Damnit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give those spark plugs a rest :biglaugh:

[AZSonicSnake]

uh oh...sounds like i am going to be held to my comment...hehehe...

[TruBluScreamer]

DAMN!!! Too bad im gonna be partyin it up @ Disneyland that weekend!!!!:hissyfit::sad-smiley-047:

[fazm]

partying it up in disneyland? couldnt pay me to go there lol

[TruBluScreamer]

partying it up in disneyland? couldnt pay me to go there lol

The funny thing is I used to say the same thing

[fazm]

ill be in so cal for new years, but in hollywood.

disneyland... just .... freakin kids everywhere man lol

[TruBluScreamer]

Oh youre loud and clear on this end brotha!!! There are STOOPID amounts of kids but hey just kick one every now and again and it makes you feel better

[cardude99]

dude im gonna be in socal for new years to

[BurnTire]

Ok who is all going?

[chewbaccajones]

I will be there as a spectator.

[TorchedMach1]

I'll be there! :bounce:

[ThePunisher95]

Spectator for sure maybe Ill race...

[fazm]

definately will be there

[5.0Stanger]

Still going.

[Casey39er]

Will be there :woot2:

[sinspawn7]

im goin:pepper:

[AZSonicSnake]

if the tubes come in tomorrow like they are suppose to and i can get my tires mounted, i am still in. gonna try like hell!!

[fazm]

ya you are.... roll cage time for u lol

[AZSonicSnake]

man i hope....just need to find a good place to get my tires done. need a place that knows how to do them with tubes...

[IMSHAKN]

I'll definitely be there. :woot1:

[BurnTire]

Well looks like my skinnies will not be used as I yet to find a solution to make them legal. So I will get a good idea how much the Solid axle improves my times compared to the IRS.

[vicious781]

Is it supposed to rain this friday? I should (hopefully) have my car put back together for Friday.

[BurnTire]

Sunny and cool!

[AZSonicSnake]

i got tubes today!!! woot...

[wickedcobra]

I will be there........................to race. Got the car all done. YEA YEA

[sinspawn7]

I will be there........................to race. Got the car all done. YEA YEA

sweet man i wanna see that thing run :woot1:

[fazm]

looks like its gonna be a pretty sweet turnout.

im gonna have the nitrous off for friday, since i re-routed all the wires for my new SOS radio panel

[wickedcobra]

sweet man i wanna see that thing run :woot1:


I would like to see this thing run too...Just need to get it off the line first. :3gears:

[Dan]

Ill be there with the trailer look for us.

tony use my tire guy he does my tubes and tires 35th and I10 M and sons they do good work . Hell any tire shop can do them.


When using slicks you better be using tubes!!!! If not shame on you
PSR night out and then the next morning we are hitting up AZ fastest street car race ....:laughing1: Tad Dont you ahve to have a consistant 9sec car before going for the 8s ...... j/k good luck man

[BurnTire]

i got tubes today!!! woot...

Make sure they put some baby powder in the tire with the tubes.
Better off take some powder with you.

[TorchedMach1]

When using slicks you better be using tubes!!!! If not shame on you

Your supposed to use tubes with slicks??? :biglaugh:

[Dan]

When using slicks you better be using tubes!!!! If not shame on you

Your supposed to use tubes with slicks??? :biglaugh:


yes sir ... what happens when the tre slips on the rim andgoes flat at lets say 115MPH well you gon to the wall that is what happens:woot2: what a ride that would be

[BurnTire]

And if you using tubes its a good idea to use rim screws.

[Dan]

And if you using tubes its a good idea to use rim screws.


yes sir and tubes that have a screw stem

[AZSonicSnake]

dan- we will be "chatting" tomorrow. :twothumbsup:

[BurnTire]

Oh yea Tony will have to drill out the hole in his rim being the tube stem is a larger diameter.

[wickedcobra]

Oh yea Tony will have to drill out the hole in his rim being the tube stem is a larger diameter.

Oh yeah, lets start cutting. I will bring the torch :flamegun:

[AZSonicSnake]

Oh yea Tony will have to drill out the hole in his rim being the tube stem is a larger diameter.

my rims already have a steel stem in them...

[BurnTire]

my rims already have a steel stem in them... What kind of tubes do you have?
I have the M/T's and the stem is part of the tube so it requires some drilling.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/tech.php?bulletin=s6

[AZSonicSnake]

mickey thompsons...

[BurnTire]

Then you remove your valve stem and replace it with the tube stem which is a little larger diameter.

[AZSonicSnake]

gotcha. guess whomever breaks down my tires and wheels will likely have this task...

[03cobrazzz]

gotcha. guess whomever breaks down my tires and wheels will likely have this task...you better have a drill with you its 15or 16 mm its way bigger it need to sit on the lower rubber to relief the air and make shure the smoth the edges so it dont cut into the rubber.i will come out too but my cage is not done yet.so ill scoot around 11.5 ish.

[fazm]

just make sure u go all out on the last run of the night :)

[vicious781]

What time do they race till on Friday?

[TorchedMach1]

I believe its usually till about 11.

[Venomous Bite]

I might show up.

[BurnTire]

I might show up.

Race that yellow thing!!!!

[BurnTire]

Do the race gas people still go to Firebird on Friday?

[AZSonicSnake]

i saw them out there at the begining of november on a friday night...

[fazm]

the VP truck? usually yes

and they run til 12 most of the time, closing the stagin lanes at about 11:30

[sinspawn7]

are we still meeting at carls jr before the drag strip?

[04WhininCobra]

im going for sure and ill be racing.

ive got three people going to carls jr. who else is all meeting there?

[fazm]

i guess i dont have an excuse to not go to carls jr, its on the way lol

[sinspawn7]

i'll be there around 530 or 6

[AZSonicSnake]

i might be at the broadway curve by 6...:biglaugh:

[vicious781]

Grrr.......car wont be done. Have to tap bottom screw on diff because of an improper install by the shop that put it in. Might show up to witness the fast cobras.

[Dan]

Grrr.......car wont be done. Have to tap bottom screw on diff because of an improper install by the shop that put it in. Might show up to witness the fast cobras.


That is a myth there is no such thing as a fast cobra

[vicious781]

That is a myth there is no such thing as a fast cobra

HAha! Aren't you the humble one?

[AZSonicSnake]

sorry guys, i felt like shit when i got home and did not feel like making the trip to firebird just to make the trip out to speedworld early on saturday. so i kicked it at the house to get some r&r for saturday. shame on me.

otherwise, how did everyone run???

[cardude99]

well i had a blast though i froze my nuts off it was still a great time, sorry that happened dave let me know if i can help, and it was cool meeting a few of u guys

[fazm]

blew my diff to pieces lol. 22 @ 53mph

[5.0Stanger]

When I got there, I didn't get to say 'Hi' to Jeff. I noticed that he was having a problem, so I left him alone. He did run well, later on. I guess he fixed whatever the problem was. I'm sure he'll fill you guys in on it all. And, no I didn't run. 33 degree track surface, coupled with my knowledge of how a 4300+lb L runs on a similar surface, I said "Nope, not gonna do it." Had the track been a little better (I was watching the 60fts of the street cars from the tower), I might have made some runs. Call it coping out, if you like. I call it smart. Still it was a good time. Damn cold, though.

[BurnTire]

Yes Jeff was a little ticked off with the stud problem. But we had super mechanic Dan there for tech support and got the wheels on.

I have a new best

10.757 @ 129.60 1.546 60ft

Oh yea I was pulling then stock fronts off the ground.

[fazm]

i left before your last run. very nice man. i need to build my rear like yorus now haha

[wickedcobra]

Congrats on the new best there Jeff. I only ran once, there were a bunch of cars and it was cold. Something is up with the car, sounded like I almost ripped the rear out of it. It looks fine and drove home fine. On my run I couldn't grip with the shittos and it got a little squirrely about mid track. Maybe next time......on slicks

[5.0Stanger]

I heard that they had ground off the bumps that were on the track, so there was some rubber missing from the track.

Everyone seemed to be having trouble with traction. That's why I felt it better to not push my luck. I've had the L out there, on a cold track, I was having to steer the truck to keep it in the groove. And, that thing has more power and ET Streets. I can only imagine the lack of control I'd have with my car. Next time.

Wickedcobra, I think that was you I passed, while you were trying to get in the line behind that Porsche. That was just after the offramp. Looks and sounds good.

[fazm]

i didnt seem to have a prob with traction, was able to blow my diff hah. and jeff went 1.5x 60' pulling 17" rims off the ground lol

[AZSonicSnake]

well, after today...prolly will be a bit till tony can return to firebird. need a cage. :woot1:

[fazm]

11.30 huh, damn man lol

[Dan]

I have no idea what you are talking about when it comesto Firebird the trace was great and the surface was even better. the cold air added to the power level on a lot of cars. the 60" were findand the trace was drug quite a few times threw out the night as a matter afact it was one of the nicest track preps of the year for that track. the carsthat were set up properly stuck like they should while the half ass wounders just spun. Congrats on the new best Tony also to jeff Good run and dont forget the set up for next time you go out


Dan

[5.0Stanger]

I wasn't talking about the 'set-up' cars.

Congratulations, Tony, on meeting the rollbar requirement.

[wickedcobra]

the carsthat were set up properly stuck like they should while the half ass wounders just spun. Dan

I guess I am a " Half ass wounder"................

[AZSonicSnake]

Congrats on the new best Tony also to jeff Good run and dont forget the set up for next time you go out


Dan


11.30 huh, damn man lol


Congratulations, Tony, on meeting the rollbar requirement.

thanks guys. it felt awesome. i made four runs and three were below 11.5. the third run of the day would have too if it wasn't for me straighting the car out after getting a bad tire shake and forgetting to shift and taggin the limiter. still ran 11.67@116 on that pass though. the other three were 11.49@121, and 11.41@122. so i was having a good day. i certainly have to thank Dan and shane for all thier help this weekend! oh and how could i forget to thank jen, for all her help and the kick ass pics that we will hopefully see sometime in the near future! ::woot1:

[fazm]

id even call my car half assed lol

but tryin to run street tires is never a good idea, been there, done that, never again.

[BurnTire]

id even call my car half assed lol

but tryin to run street tires is never a good idea, been there, done that, never again.


Half Posi!

[fazm]

i dont own a GM. half lsd :)

i only pulled out about 4 pieces of metal. some spider gear chunks and a piece of the ring gear it looks like.

im still getting the "chunking" noise when the wheels spin though, so i think theres some more spider gear pieces in the lsd lol

[BurnTire]

i dont own a GM. half lsd :)

i only pulled out about 4 pieces of metal. some spider gear chunks and a piece of the ring gear it looks like.

im still getting the "chunking" noise when the wheels spin though, so i think theres some more spider gear pieces in the lsd lol

At least you can pull something out. My driveshaft welded itself to the output shaft. LOL

[fazm]

two words

plasma cutter

:)

[BurnTire]

two words

plasma cutter

:)


LOL. I will disconnect it at the u joint.