fiveohpatrol?????

Crazy Horse GT · 12-13-2002, 11:39 PM

hey man, i have never drag raced on the strip, can you give me pointer's next july? i'm slowly getting my car ready, thank's. cya

tireburner163 · 12-13-2002, 11:43 PM

you have a auto dude.....peice of cake. Hit it on the 3rd amber.....roll in it so the tires don't spin.

Crazy Horse GT · 12-15-2002, 09:21 PM

ttt.

1969Mach1 · 12-15-2002, 10:03 PM

Looks like the old guy is gettin' a lesson from the youngins...

lol

§am.

Ohh.. yeh Marty make sure it's in drive...

Crazy Horse GT · 12-15-2002, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1969Mach1
Looks like the old guy is gettin' a lesson from the youngins... lol

§am.

Ohh.. yeh Marty make sure it's in drive...

thats the one that has a -d right lol.

The Deuce · 12-15-2002, 10:33 PM

Rule #1: Don't drive through the water box.

Rule #2: Don't even think about using it if you have street tires.

Rule #3: Don't burn out past the start line. Who do you think you are John Freaking Force??

Rule #4: You run with the helmet on, chin strap done, and windows up.

Rule #5: If you overstage (past the lights) back all the way out and try again. You cannot back into the staged position, I've seen people launch in reverse this way.

Other than that, go to the track and make a mental note of all the rookie mistakes people make. If you can get down the track without getting yelled at by the officials, its a victory the first time. Then get back in line and worry about going fast.

Crazy Horse GT · 12-15-2002, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
Rule #1: Don't drive through the water box.

Rule #2: Don't even think about using it if you have street tires.

Rule #3: Don't burn out past the start line. Who do you think you are John Freaking Force??

Rule #4: You run with the helmet on, chin strap done, and windows up.

Rule #5: If you overstage (past the lights) back all the way out and try again. You cannot back into the staged position, I've seen people launch in reverse this way.

Other than that, go to the track and make a mental note of all the rookie mistakes people make. If you can get down the track without getting yelled at by the officials, its a victory the first time. Then get back in line and worry about going fast.

lol duece, helmet? ya gotta wear one? it will be an oakland raiders one then lol. i have never raced at a drag strip before, just street racing lol. cya.

1969Mach1 · 12-15-2002, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
lol duece, helmet? ya gotta wear one? it will be an oakland raiders one then lol. i have never raced at a drag strip before, just street racing lol. cya.

lol =) I tried driving with my friends Snowmobile Helmet on.. man was that hard. My head could hardly fit in the Mach. lol

You get alot of blind spots too. lol

I'm hoping to hit the drag strip this year. Just hopefully with a faster car then the Pace.

§am.

Topless In Texas · 12-15-2002, 11:11 PM

I hate wearing a helmet, but do anyways...makes me clausterphobic.

When I ran MOMS car at the Nats...it was wierd...to me its harder lauching from an automatic than a standard. That Gas/brake thing...i'll take a clutch anyday!!! Her car looked like it was convulsing when I was staging.
ya, skip the waterbox. and just lay into it....nice thing about an auto. thou, no shifter and having to pay that much attention to the gauges.....

TNT

Crazy Horse GT · 12-15-2002, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Topless In Texas
I hate wearing a helmet, but do anyways...makes me clausterphobic.
When I ran MOMS car at the Nats...it was wierd...to me its harder lauching from an automatic than a standard. That Gas/brake thing...i'll take a clutch anyday!!! Her car looked like it was convulsing when I was staging.
ya, skip the waterbox. and just lay into it....nice thing about an auto. thou, no shifter and having to pay that much attention to the gauges.....
TNT

thank's tnt, but if i have d/r's shouldnt i heat em up, you gave me the most help so far, thank's.

oh yeah 2 xtra 2k 17 inch gt wheel's delivered this week for d/r's oh yeah.

ultraflo · 12-15-2002, 11:26 PM

All this talk of wearing a helmet has given me flashback to '98 when I had finally broke the 11 sec barrier in my stang... Ran an 11.xx and the officials tracked me down in the pit area and told me I couldn't run unless I had a helmet. Well, I didn't even own a helmet at the time, so I had to use the rental helmet they have for $5, which I thought to myself, "yuck!" But, I wanted to go again so I strapped it on and headed for the staging lanes.

LOL, I did my burnout and staged... the tree came down and BAM! I dropped the hammer and my head went flying into the back seat, it felt like, and as I reached for second gear, nothing was there (I was grabbing air)...

needless to say, I missed second gear and had to abort the run, lol. I'll never forget that!

I was pissed, but LMAO at the same time!!! Geez

Marty, I'd say Deuce has given you the best pointers thus far...

You could always watch my wheelstand video again to get an idea of how not to make a pass down the 1320, lol.

If you decide to run a DR, then yeah, heat em up in the box and roll out under power until they grab... then stage immediately and let 'er rip! ...and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

Crazy Horse GT · 12-15-2002, 11:31 PM

thank's flo i dont think my car will pull the wheelie, that was cool, im sure you are proud - chevy- hahahaha. ford rules. cya.

Topless In Texas · 12-15-2002, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
thank's tnt, but if i have d/r's shouldnt i heat em up, you gave me the most help so far, thank's. oh yeah 2 xtra 2k 17 inch gt wheel's delivered this week for d/r's oh yeah.

I guess I'm thinking about when I run my car. I have reg. street tires...so I skip the box...and i was so gimpy in Moms car, not being used to an auto, I was a little uneasy....only done it a few times myself in my own car....
Just comparing what Ive noticed different from a stick and an auto. Guess whatever one is used to.

have a great time....

TNT

POISNUS · 12-16-2002, 12:00 AM

Actually don't wait for the third amber, you will be sleeping. As long as you aren't in eliminations, try taking off on the second yellow. Human and car reactions added together make for slow responses sometimes.

Hopefully by eliminations (if you are running in them, such as bracket racing) you will have figured out the tree. Don' t be afraid to red light during test & tune. Cutting good lights can win you a trophy and or money if you are consistent.

Also like what was stated, do not go through the water box with street tires. Go around and back up to before the water starts and clean the tires off (quick burnout), just to get the dirt off and to get some of that good sticky rubber on your tires.

There are so many more things that could be said, but sometimes you need someone at the track to help.

But don't get discouraged, its all about having fun no matter what happens. The first time out I almost won my bracket and $500. Because of my inexperience, I lost.

Jason

Crazy Horse GT · 12-16-2002, 01:50 AM

thank's man, i aint gonna run street tire's d/r's , im not in it for money i just wanna see what my car has improved in a year, i dont even care if i get smoked by a guy next to me with nos. just wanna see if i have wasted money or not.

tireburner163 · 12-16-2002, 10:09 AM

I'll be there Marty.......I'll show you want to do.

Just don't get SRS on me.

fiveohpatrol · 12-16-2002, 10:25 AM

If they'll let us, I'll take you down the track in my car for a run. If not, then I'll hop in your passenger seat and guide ya through it.

The Deuce gave good advice.

Although, I doubt your car will be fast enough to REQUIRE a helmet.

Ultraflo, 11.99 or faster for a helmet? Is this track not NHRA sanctioned? Around here, its 13.99 or faster for helmet, and 11.99 or faster is a roll cage (13.99 for verts)

Marty, maybe this year it'll be you winning the nitrous kit

The Deuce · 12-16-2002, 12:30 PM

Some tracks down here require helmets regardless of ET, that's why I mentioned it.

ultraflo · 12-16-2002, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveohpatrol
Ultraflo, 11.99 or faster for a helmet? Is this track not NHRA sanctioned? Around here, its 13.99 or faster for helmet, and 11.99 or faster is a roll cage (13.99 for verts)

Sounds like you've never been to Cordova.

It's an IHRA track, btw. I didn't have a cage either, just a helmet and the factory seat belt, lol... they're some pretty easy going guys there. Unless you have a 'vert or T-tops, you can get by w/out a helmet.

MCR's (Havana, IL) idea of teching your car involves you filling out a tech card and handing it in at the concession stand!

Not a single tech official looked at my car the one time I went there. Another thing worth mentioning about that 'hole' of an 1/8mi. track is that, when you pull into the burnout box, you pull into a sort of dip in the cocrete. Also, half of the track is concrete and the other asphalt... real high tech track there.

Oh, and my mph was off by +10mph on every run, lol.

You oughta go there sometime.

...maybe not!

bigred90gt · 12-16-2002, 02:04 PM

Quote:

MCR's (Havana, IL) idea of teching your car involves you filling out a tech card and handing it in at the concession stand!

That's exactly how it is at HRP. They have a guy with white windshield marker (shoe polish) who takes your card and gives you a number. The only thing he looks at is where he is going to write the number.
Caymon

12-15-2002, 10:33 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Rule #1: Don't drive through the water box. Rule #2: Don't even think about using it if you have street tires. Rule #3: Don't burn out past the start line. Who do you think you are John Freaking Force?? Rule #4: You run with the helmet on, chin strap done, and windows up. Rule #5: If you overstage (past the lights) back all the way out and try again. You cannot back into the staged position, I've seen people launch in reverse this way. Other than that, go to the track and make a mental note of all the rookie mistakes people make. If you can get down the track without getting yelled at by the officials, its a victory the first time. Then get back in line and worry about going fast. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-15-2002, 11:11 PM	#9
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	:) I hate wearing a helmet, but do anyways...makes me clausterphobic. When I ran MOMS car at the Nats...it was wierd...to me its harder lauching from an automatic than a standard. That Gas/brake thing...i'll take a clutch anyday!!! Her car looked like it was convulsing when I was staging. ya, skip the waterbox. and just lay into it....nice thing about an auto. thou, no shifter and having to pay that much attention to the gauges..... TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

12-15-2002, 11:26 PM	#11
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	HELMET story... All this talk of wearing a helmet has given me flashback to '98 when I had finally broke the 11 sec barrier in my stang... Ran an 11.xx and the officials tracked me down in the pit area and told me I couldn't run unless I had a helmet. Well, I didn't even own a helmet at the time, so I had to use the rental helmet they have for $5, which I thought to myself, "yuck!" But, I wanted to go again so I strapped it on and headed for the staging lanes. LOL, I did my burnout and staged... the tree came down and BAM! I dropped the hammer and my head went flying into the back seat, it felt like, and as I reached for second gear, nothing was there (I was grabbing air)... needless to say, I missed second gear and had to abort the run, lol. I'll never forget that! I was pissed, but LMAO at the same time!!! Geez Marty, I'd say Deuce has given you the best pointers thus far... You could always watch my wheelstand video again to get an idea of how not to make a pass down the 1320, lol. If you decide to run a DR, then yeah, heat em up in the box and roll out under power until they grab... then stage immediately and let 'er rip! ...and most importantly HAVE FUN!!! __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

12-15-2002, 11:31 PM	#12
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	thank's flo i dont think my car will pull the wheelie, that was cool, im sure you are proud - chevy- hahahaha. ford rules. cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

12-16-2002, 12:00 AM	#14
POISNUS Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Madison Heights, MI Posts: 357	Actually don't wait for the third amber, you will be sleeping. As long as you aren't in eliminations, try taking off on the second yellow. Human and car reactions added together make for slow responses sometimes. Hopefully by eliminations (if you are running in them, such as bracket racing) you will have figured out the tree. Don' t be afraid to red light during test & tune. Cutting good lights can win you a trophy and or money if you are consistent. Also like what was stated, do not go through the water box with street tires. Go around and back up to before the water starts and clean the tires off (quick burnout), just to get the dirt off and to get some of that good sticky rubber on your tires. There are so many more things that could be said, but sometimes you need someone at the track to help. But don't get discouraged, its all about having fun no matter what happens. The first time out I almost won my bracket and $500. Because of my inexperience, I lost. Jason __________________ 2003 Satin Silver Cobra (12.47@113.6) 1989 GT Racecar (11.0x's on motor and an aborted spray run of 10.27) 1997 F-350 Powerstroke

12-13-2002, 11:39 PM	#1
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	fiveohpatrol????? hey man, i have never drag raced on the strip, can you give me pointer's next july? i'm slowly getting my car ready, thank's. cya __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

12-13-2002, 11:43 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	you have a auto dude.....peice of cake. Hit it on the 3rd amber.....roll in it so the tires don't spin. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-15-2002, 09:21 PM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	ttt. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

12-15-2002, 10:03 PM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Looks like the old guy is gettin' a lesson from the youngins... lol §am. Ohh.. yeh Marty make sure it's in drive... __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

12-16-2002, 01:50 AM	#15
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	thank's man, i aint gonna run street tire's d/r's , im not in it for money i just wanna see what my car has improved in a year, i dont even care if i get smoked by a guy next to me with nos. just wanna see if i have wasted money or not. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

12-16-2002, 10:09 AM	#16
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'll be there Marty.......I'll show you want to do. Just don't get SRS on me. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-16-2002, 10:25 AM	#17
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	If they'll let us, I'll take you down the track in my car for a run. If not, then I'll hop in your passenger seat and guide ya through it. The Deuce gave good advice. Although, I doubt your car will be fast enough to REQUIRE a helmet. Ultraflo, 11.99 or faster for a helmet? Is this track not NHRA sanctioned? Around here, its 13.99 or faster for helmet, and 11.99 or faster is a roll cage (13.99 for verts) Marty, maybe this year it'll be you winning the nitrous kit __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

12-16-2002, 12:30 PM	#18
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Some tracks down here require helmets regardless of ET, that's why I mentioned it. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

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