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86 IROC · 07-06-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tree50maro

Yea its the waether we are all worried about. We got around 5 so far from SCFBA that are going to try and make it.

Cool, a full tank of gas is your friend if you're worried about traction there. I top mine off at the station by publix every time. (in the 2000 that is, traction isn't as much of an issue with the 91' because it doesn't make very much power)

tree50maro · 07-06-2008, 02:31 PM

I got a box with a nice and heavy sub in there to help. Im going to put some new spark plugs in there before I go. Going to try out those new E3's. Might do plugs too, not sure.

86 IROC · 07-07-2008, 07:15 AM

Well, I already made arrangements with work so I can be there... let's hope the weather is decent that day. I just wish I could find some better tires in the meantime.

tree50maro · 07-07-2008, 07:34 AM

Kool, you bringing the 2000 or the '91? If I could afford tires I would but I have enough tread to do with.

86 IROC · 07-07-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tree50maro

Kool, you bringing the 2000 or the '91? If I could afford tires I would but I have enough tread to do with.

The 2000, I changed a few things since my last track outing - I want to get some more seat time anyway. I've only made 2 passes in it since May of 05'.

I don't want to race the 91' again until I figure out the knock retard issues. Plus the transmission slips like a bastard in this heat.

Does your car spin bad on the street? With your gearing, it should leave pretty good.

tree50maro · 07-07-2008, 10:03 AM

It can spin pretty bad. I kinda have to roll a bit before I get on it. When its wet I dont even have to try to spin. They do it without me knowing, Ill sit there wondering why Im not moving lol.

86 IROC · 07-07-2008, 12:26 PM

You might want to try playing with air pressure then. On radials, the best I seem to do at Orlando is 2.2's - I swap to old worn out BFG drags and I go low 1.90's instantly. .3 is a helluva difference from just tires as stock as my car is.

tree50maro · 07-07-2008, 01:21 PM

Yea mine are at 30 psi where they are supposed to be. Ill see what happens when I get there. First couple runs Ill see how hard I can launch.

theimpaler68 · 07-15-2008, 06:44 AM

i will be getting the new air cond. comp. in the mail tomorrow already got the o-ring set in. i cant wait to get the ac working like new again.

3rdGenWillie · 07-15-2008, 06:54 AM

how much is ur compressor $. where'd u order it?

tree50maro · 07-17-2008, 04:26 PM

Me and a few other guys are heading to OSW tomorrow night, weather permitting. If anyone wants to head over and check it out run a few. Its 10 dollars to get in and 5 dollars a run. Hopefully if the weathers good people wont show up thinking the weather will be bad and we get a good amount of runs in.

theimpaler68 · 07-17-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rdGenWillie

how much is ur compressor $. where'd u order it?

$129 for the compressor and $21.69 for a complete o-ring set. i got them form summit. they were on back order for a while though. but always shows up when you order from summit. mine came in excellent condition. i am going to try for the install this weekend and take the smog pump out at the same time. now i got to get r-134a to charge the thing. you can't win.

86 IROC · 07-17-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tree50maro

Me and a few other guys are heading to OSW tomorrow night, weather permitting. If anyone wants to head over and check it out run a few. Its 10 dollars to get in and 5 dollars a run. Hopefully if the weathers good people wont show up thinking the weather will be bad and we get a good amount of runs in.

The weather isn't looking good, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed none the less. After the last two weeks I've just had, I really need a good night at the track.

L0tuS · 07-17-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eightTfourTA

Enjoyed talking with everyone today, i'll try to get out there more often

hey man the LKQ junk yard in daytona has an 84 TA with a good driver fender on it

tree50maro · 07-17-2008, 09:15 PM

Yea weather.com says for Orlando thunderstorms from noon and on into the night. If it looks like its going to be bad at 3:30 I wont go. No need to burn gas and do nothing there.

86 IROC · 07-17-2008, 09:57 PM

I get off work at 3:30 tomorrow... I work in WP, about 20 minutes from the track. So I'll pretty much know if I'm going or not by then. Just the same, I'll come home, wait until about 6, call the track and see what the status is. I've left my house here in a dowpour - and gotten within 10 miles of the rack & it was perfectly clear and sunny.

But, typically this is a bad time of yewar to try and go because it rains nearly every afternoon.

I just made a deal for some better tires today, so if I'm unable to go tomorrow - it just gives me more time to mount these tires up and recalibrate the speedo/shift points. The car should leave really hard on a 28" tire.

3rdGenWillie · 07-18-2008, 10:40 AM

rain sux. it looks to be coming in tonight just b4 6:00.

tree50maro · 07-18-2008, 12:34 PM

That makes me not want to go when you say that Will. Ill watch the weather and see what they say around 3 to 3:30.

86 IROC · 07-18-2008, 03:17 PM

It's a no go, I just left that area... monsoon-like rain, thunder, lightning - the whole nine yards. I guess I'll try again in about a month.

tree50maro · 07-18-2008, 03:30 PM

Same here. Ill let you know when we plan on going again.

86 IROC · 07-18-2008, 06:11 PM

It's nice & sunny now, kind of wish I had tried to go out there.

3rdGenWillie · 07-18-2008, 10:31 PM

buy the time i got there they ran 1/8ths for 30 min then 1/4s. i ran twice, had some cooling problem. 16.4 80? mph r/t .4?? what i expected for lo3.

86 IROC · 07-19-2008, 07:42 AM

Oh man, you went? Crap! Now I wish I would have headed that way around 6 pm. Was it crowded?

3rdGenWillie · 07-19-2008, 08:35 AM

not at first. i should ran right away, waited and it got crowded.

Kwiksilverz28 · 07-19-2008, 09:32 AM

Yea, the time I went with mrr23's new motor and ran the Avalanche, we were out front about 15 minutes before they opened the gates, and I ran the Av 4 times within like an hour before I parked it.

Get there early and run a couple times, and then decide if you want to fight the crowds...

86 IROC · 07-19-2008, 11:08 AM

I even left work early to go yesterday... damnit. Oh well, I'll have real tires when I go next time.

millertime85 · 07-23-2008, 08:24 PM

I should be getting another 3rd gen soon.Sold my 84 z28 couple weeks ago.do you guys have meets on a reg. basis??? im in Edgewater