Fontana's grand opening. - Page 2

LfiveohX · 08-04-2001, 01:33 PM

From what it sounds like, they are going to set it up in one of the parking lots, so you probably will be able to see it or even hear it from their house! How cool is that?

gp001 · 08-05-2001, 12:30 AM

Fastang - I was not saying that I did not want you cruisin with us, frankly I don't care. In fact, I said "you might not find them as obnoxious" & "We don't have anything planned until Fontana, if we do I'll PM or e-mail you". If I didn't want you going with us I would say so. I'm not one to hold back or sugar coat anything. However, most people brought in just can't hang with us. We are BRUTAL with each other. We turn wrenches on each others cars, engineer pieces, fabricate pieces, but we also rip on each other like you would not believe. You'll see at Fontana

ed1371 · 08-05-2001, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gp001:
Fastang - I was not saying that I did not want you cruisin with us, frankly I don't care. In fact, I said "you might not find them as obnoxious" & "We don't have anything planned until Fontana, if we do I'll PM or e-mail you". If I didn't want you going with us I would say so. I'm not one to hold back or sugar coat anything. However, most people brought in just can't hang with us. We are BRUTAL with each other. We turn wrenches on each others cars, engineer pieces, fabricate pieces, but we also rip on each other like you would not believe. You'll see at Fontana

Sounds like my my type of ppl! If My friends and I aren't cutting the **** out each other than something is wrong! Just have to have thick skin!

gp001 · 08-05-2001, 05:06 PM

ed1371 - I'll definately look for you at one of these events. That is, IF I ever get this damn tranny swap DONE.

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347 (Coast High short block), 279/284, TFS TW heads, Stealth, 750 Holley, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, March serpentine pulley system, Art Carr C-4 (Soon to be a Richmond 6 spd), Currie 9" w/3.50, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, Total Control subframes & tower braces, Trans Am Racing power dual master, 4 wheel disc, 17x8 Torqthrust II's
Something up my sleeve

In a 66 coupe

ed1371 · 08-08-2001, 04:02 PM

well, I just found out that the training evolution doesn't hit until Oct! I am IN!
WooHoo!

fastang · 08-08-2001, 07:45 PM

Right on ED! Glad to hear that your going. gp001, sounds good, see you guys there.

46stang · 08-09-2001, 08:39 PM

1st: does any one have directions on how to get there, if yes then maybe that someone could e-mail it to all of us?
2nd: how about us Ventura folks meet up at the toys r us in T.O. like we did when we went to carlsbad.
3rd: does any one know what time the track opens on the 8th?

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96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n,
373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter.
best et 13.80
best mph 103.3
bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

gp001 · 08-10-2001, 01:08 AM

Check out californiaspeedway.com for info on Street Legal program and maps to the track

fastang · 08-10-2001, 03:25 PM

Just did a mapquest to Fonana. Im only a half hour a way, 34 miles.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, milled heads, 355's K&N, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors

46stang · 08-17-2001, 03:13 PM

well i was checking out there site and oh boy! It says they open the track at 7am and only the first 500 cars get to race! I did a map quest and it says it's 90miles from my house and 1 1/2 hours to get there! that means we will need to leave by 5:30am to get there when the gates open. That's pretty early! what do you guys think?

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96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n,
373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter.
best et 13.80
best mph 103.3
bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

gp001 · 08-17-2001, 03:44 PM

If it is anything like Pomona you better get there way before the gates open to get in line. I know Pomona used to cut if off around 600 cars (I think once they tried 800), but there would be 1000+ come. Also, remember tech. You want to be in early. DON'T GET CAUGHT IN TECH BEHIND THE IMPORT GUYS - THEY ARE A JOKE! Most of them don't understand what a "technical inspection" is, and they try to argue EVERY thing. Just a word of warning

fastang · 08-17-2001, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gp001:
If it is anything like Pomona you better get there way before the gates open to get in line. I know Pomona used to cut if off around 600 cars (I think once they tried 800), but there would be 1000+ come. Also, remember tech. You want to be in early. DON'T GET CAUGHT IN TECH BEHIND THE IMPORT GUYS - THEY ARE A JOKE! Most of them don't understand what a "technical inspection" is, and they try to argue EVERY thing. Just a word of warning

True that.

LfiveohX · 08-18-2001, 03:10 PM

I will be going like I said earlier but I have a few questions that I know someone here will have answers for. 1) My car is a convert & will hopefully at least break 13's. Will I only need a helmet? How fast can you go before they require a rollcage on a conv.? 2)What time is everyone going to get there? If the gates open at 7:00 am then that means I should get there at the latest at 7:00 to make sure I get in right?

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1993 Conv. LX 5.0, Air in the tires, Fuel in the tank, Put the top down, Floor it till it breaks!

ed1371 · 08-19-2001, 02:16 AM

LfiveohX, what are your mods? Are you going to run slicks?

Unless you have some good mods, or really good tires you will be in the 14's cause verts are a little heavy!

LfiveohX · 08-19-2001, 09:55 PM

ed1371 - I have a gt40 crate motor with cobra intake, 24lb injectors, 73mm MAF, 65mm TB, GT40-Y Aluminum heads, E303 cam, ceramic coated shorty headers, Bassani X-pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back, Aluminum driveshaft, 3.73's, and a Lentech Street Terminator AOD with 10" 2800 Stall Converter. I have no traction so my best 60' times are about 2.3 - 2.4. It has run 14.4xx's @ 97 mph at LACR in 100 degree weather with a strong headwind so I definitely think I should be high to mid 13's at a lower elevation in a little cooler weather with denser air. We'll see! Do you know if I will need more than just a helmet?

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1993 Conv. LX 5.0, Air in the tires, Fuel in the tank, Put the top down, Floor it till it breaks!

gp001 · 08-19-2001, 10:14 PM

LfiveohX - go to californiaspeedway.com and click on street legal rules. They say:
Roll Bars & Cages: Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10:00 and 11:99 E.T. (convertibles between 11:00 and 13:99). Roll cage required in any vehicle faster than 9.99 (convertibles quicker than 10.99). Roll bar / cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the 1999 rulebook.

gp001 · 08-19-2001, 10:24 PM

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ed1371 (and other non-California members) - I was reading the rules for Fontana and noticed the following rule:
Driver: Must have valid state driver's license. No shorts, bare legs, tank-tops, bare torsos, bare feet permitted when racing. (Insurance requirement).

STATE drivers license? Does this mean you guys coming from other states can't run here? Just thought I would post this so people can be sure before makin the long haul only to get screwed by another wonderful California rule.

Patrick Boetticher · 08-20-2001, 12:32 AM

im up to go... getting some other local guys to go too... 95 cobra (hyped up 3??...) and a fox... still debating wheater to run or not i would fell better if i didnt JUST spend a truck load of money and i just got it back after 6 months of being down... but who know i may feel better bout it then (i need a base time too...

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ALL NEW PPG Torch Red 95GT, 304ci block, Forged pistons, Ported Explorer Intake, E-303 cam, fully ported and polished and milled E-7 heads, 75mm MAS, BBK Adj. fuel Reg & gauge, BBK Shorty Headers, BBK H-pipe, March Pulleys, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, Kenny Brown 6 point Roll cage, Kenny Brown Panhard Bar, Powerslot Rotors, PBR twin piston calipers, Eibach Sportline Springs, 180* Thermostat, 1/2 Plenum Spacer, MSD 6AL, MSD Master Blaster, MSD 8.8 Wires, 24# Racing Injectors, AFS 10.5" Cobra R's, Nit

46stang · 08-20-2001, 09:27 AM

technically if a vert is faster than 13.99 then a roll bar is required. I think but am not positive you can get a 4 point one. if you don't break 13.99 real bad (ie 13.5 range) they probably won't give you to much hassle. but you never know. i think that track is still 1100-1200ft and it gets pretty warm out there so you may be ok. just go and see, at least you'll get a better time than lacr!

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96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n,
373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter.
best et 13.80
best mph 103.3
bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

ed1371 · 08-20-2001, 03:26 PM

gp001, You don't need a CA state licence, any state licence will do.
Hmmm, wonder if I should bring documentation that mine is still good...(mine expired 5 years ago but because I am in the military, it is good for as long as I am in)

LfiveoX, It might be a good idea to get a roll bar. A four point would be enough. I dont know how strict these guys are, but @ Carlsbad when I broke into 13's they told me that if I did it again I was going to be stopped from racing for the day. I would put one in anyway just cause it's looks bad *** when the top is down and it REALLY changes the way your car feels (actually solid instead of mushy)

edit: I just read the rules and it says that the car has to be registered in CA...crap...
I will be making a few phone calls now.

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My Mustang
91 LX Conv. 52,000 orig mi. Hurst shifter,King Cobra clutch, 3.55 grs, NOS 150 kit, MSD 6al, MSD timing control, malory coil, pullies, adj fuel reg, BBK 70mm tb, Pro-m 75mm maf, battery in trunk, JBA: shorties,subs,strut tower brc, Comp eng. 6 point cage, dynomax 2 1/2" exhaust, Hotchkis lower cntrl arms, MAC cold air kit, off road h pipe.

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gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	ed1371 - I'll definately look for you at one of these events. That is, IF I ever get this damn tranny swap DONE. ------------------ 347 (Coast High short block), 279/284, TFS TW heads, Stealth, 750 Holley, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, March serpentine pulley system, Art Carr C-4 (Soon to be a Richmond 6 spd), Currie 9" w/3.50, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, Total Control subframes & tower braces, Trans Am Racing power dual master, 4 wheel disc, 17x8 Torqthrust II's Something up my sleeve In a 66 coupe

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ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	well, I just found out that the training evolution doesn't hit until Oct! I am IN! WooHoo!

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fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Right on ED! Glad to hear that your going. gp001, sounds good, see you guys there.

08-09-2001, 08:39 PM	#27
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	1st: does any one have directions on how to get there, if yes then maybe that someone could e-mail it to all of us? 2nd: how about us Ventura folks meet up at the toys r us in T.O. like we did when we went to carlsbad. 3rd: does any one know what time the track opens on the 8th? ------------------ 96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n, 373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter. best et 13.80 best mph 103.3 bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

08-10-2001, 01:08 AM	#28
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	Check out californiaspeedway.com for info on Street Legal program and maps to the track

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fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Just did a mapquest to Fonana. Im only a half hour a way, 34 miles. ------------------ 95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, milled heads, 355's K&N, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors

08-17-2001, 03:13 PM	#30
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	well i was checking out there site and oh boy! It says they open the track at 7am and only the first 500 cars get to race! I did a map quest and it says it's 90miles from my house and 1 1/2 hours to get there! that means we will need to leave by 5:30am to get there when the gates open. That's pretty early! what do you guys think? ------------------ 96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n, 373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter. best et 13.80 best mph 103.3 bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

08-17-2001, 03:44 PM	#31
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	If it is anything like Pomona you better get there way before the gates open to get in line. I know Pomona used to cut if off around 600 cars (I think once they tried 800), but there would be 1000+ come. Also, remember tech. You want to be in early. DON'T GET CAUGHT IN TECH BEHIND THE IMPORT GUYS - THEY ARE A JOKE! Most of them don't understand what a "technical inspection" is, and they try to argue EVERY thing. Just a word of warning

08-18-2001, 03:10 PM	#33
LfiveohX Addicted to the 5.0 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA. USA Posts: 117	I will be going like I said earlier but I have a few questions that I know someone here will have answers for. 1) My car is a convert & will hopefully at least break 13's. Will I only need a helmet? How fast can you go before they require a rollcage on a conv.? 2)What time is everyone going to get there? If the gates open at 7:00 am then that means I should get there at the latest at 7:00 to make sure I get in right? ------------------ 1993 Conv. LX 5.0, Air in the tires, Fuel in the tank, Put the top down, Floor it till it breaks!

08-19-2001, 02:16 AM	#34
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	LfiveohX, what are your mods? Are you going to run slicks? Unless you have some good mods, or really good tires you will be in the 14's cause verts are a little heavy!

08-19-2001, 09:55 PM	#35
LfiveohX Addicted to the 5.0 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA. USA Posts: 117	ed1371 - I have a gt40 crate motor with cobra intake, 24lb injectors, 73mm MAF, 65mm TB, GT40-Y Aluminum heads, E303 cam, ceramic coated shorty headers, Bassani X-pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back, Aluminum driveshaft, 3.73's, and a Lentech Street Terminator AOD with 10" 2800 Stall Converter. I have no traction so my best 60' times are about 2.3 - 2.4. It has run 14.4xx's @ 97 mph at LACR in 100 degree weather with a strong headwind so I definitely think I should be high to mid 13's at a lower elevation in a little cooler weather with denser air. We'll see! Do you know if I will need more than just a helmet? ------------------ 1993 Conv. LX 5.0, Air in the tires, Fuel in the tank, Put the top down, Floor it till it breaks!

08-19-2001, 10:14 PM	#36
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	LfiveohX - go to californiaspeedway.com and click on street legal rules. They say: Roll Bars & Cages: Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10:00 and 11:99 E.T. (convertibles between 11:00 and 13:99). Roll cage required in any vehicle faster than 9.99 (convertibles quicker than 10.99). Roll bar / cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the 1999 rulebook.

08-19-2001, 10:24 PM	#37
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	**************************************** **************************************** ed1371 (and other non-California members) - I was reading the rules for Fontana and noticed the following rule: Driver: Must have valid state driver's license. No shorts, bare legs, tank-tops, bare torsos, bare feet permitted when racing. (Insurance requirement). STATE drivers license? Does this mean you guys coming from other states can't run here? Just thought I would post this so people can be sure before makin the long haul only to get screwed by another wonderful California rule.

08-20-2001, 12:32 AM	#38
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	im up to go... getting some other local guys to go too... 95 cobra (hyped up 3??...) and a fox... still debating wheater to run or not i would fell better if i didnt JUST spend a truck load of money and i just got it back after 6 months of being down... but who know i may feel better bout it then (i need a base time too... ------------------ ALL NEW PPG Torch Red 95GT, 304ci block, Forged pistons, Ported Explorer Intake, E-303 cam, fully ported and polished and milled E-7 heads, 75mm MAS, BBK Adj. fuel Reg & gauge, BBK Shorty Headers, BBK H-pipe, March Pulleys, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, Kenny Brown 6 point Roll cage, Kenny Brown Panhard Bar, Powerslot Rotors, PBR twin piston calipers, Eibach Sportline Springs, 180* Thermostat, 1/2 Plenum Spacer, MSD 6AL, MSD Master Blaster, MSD 8.8 Wires, 24# Racing Injectors, AFS 10.5" Cobra R's, Nit

08-20-2001, 09:27 AM	#39
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	technically if a vert is faster than 13.99 then a roll bar is required. I think but am not positive you can get a 4 point one. if you don't break 13.99 real bad (ie 13.5 range) they probably won't give you to much hassle. but you never know. i think that track is still 1100-1200ft and it gets pretty warm out there so you may be ok. just go and see, at least you'll get a better time than lacr! ------------------ 96 stang,ported 99 heads, 01 bullit intake, 99 cams,Steeda power pullies,Steeda timing adj.,Kirban adj.reg.,Pro-m 87,24#inj.,Twin 57mm t/b,BBK longtube headers,Bassani x-pipe w/cats, Dynomax ultraflow catback,home depot ram air, k@n, 373's,cobra brakes,fms spings, lakewood 90/10's and 50/50's tri-ax shifter. best et 13.80 best mph 103.3 bfg street tires,bakersfield, ca

08-20-2001, 03:26 PM	#40
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	gp001, You don't need a CA state licence, any state licence will do. Hmmm, wonder if I should bring documentation that mine is still good...(mine expired 5 years ago but because I am in the military, it is good for as long as I am in) LfiveoX, It might be a good idea to get a roll bar. A four point would be enough. I dont know how strict these guys are, but @ Carlsbad when I broke into 13's they told me that if I did it again I was going to be stopped from racing for the day. I would put one in anyway just cause it's looks bad *** when the top is down and it REALLY changes the way your car feels (actually solid instead of mushy) edit: I just read the rules and it says that the car has to be registered in CA...crap... I will be making a few phone calls now. ------------------ My Mustang 91 LX Conv. 52,000 orig mi. Hurst shifter,King Cobra clutch, 3.55 grs, NOS 150 kit, MSD 6al, MSD timing control, malory coil, pullies, adj fuel reg, BBK 70mm tb, Pro-m 75mm maf, battery in trunk, JBA: shorties,subs,strut tower brc, Comp eng. 6 point cage, dynomax 2 1/2" exhaust, Hotchkis lower cntrl arms, MAC cold air kit, off road h pipe. [This message has been edited by ed1371 (edited 08-20-2001).]