Drag Racing meet in Hagerstown, MD on 11-20-04

[SVXRide]

Chike,
Thanks. I've had the lock nut loosened, as I able adjusted the band by around a 1/2 turn about a month ago -- definitely better now, but still some flare that I'd like to get rid of (another 1/4 turn, maybe?).
-Bill

[Chiketkd]

Originally posted by SVXRide
Chike,
Thanks. I've had the lock nut loosened, as I able adjusted the band by around a 1/2 turn about a month ago -- definitely better now, but still some flare that I'd like to get rid of (another 1/4 turn, maybe?).
-Bill

Yeah, that's kinda how I do it as well. By little 1/4 turns then I lock it down and see how it drives. I actually need to tweak mine a little 1/4 turn tomorrow. I'll do my best to help you out Saturday!

-Chike

[SVXRide]

Originally posted by Chiketkd

Yeah, that's kinda how I do it as well. By little 1/4 turns then I lock it down and see how it drives. I actually need to tweak mine a little 1/4 turn tomorrow. I'll do my best to help you out Saturday!

-Chike

Chike,
You're "The Brake band Man"! Thanks
-Bill

[Chiketkd]

Originally posted by SVXRide
Chike,
You're "The Brake band Man"! Thanks
-Bill

Well I finished tightening my brake band up today and shifts are nice and firm again without the little flare I was experiencing. Seems like I'm not able to tighten my lock nut down enough to hold it in place - due to my...er...lack of upper body strength.

Hopefully it'll stay this time!

-Chike

[svxfiles]

Me tighten 4 u saterda

[Chiketkd]

Originally posted by svxfiles
Me tighten 4 u saterda

I tightened mine pretty darn tight today by pulling on the wrench while bracing against the engine. The only downside I see to someone else (who's stronger) tightening the lock nut for me, is that if it ever slips again, I won't be able to break the lock nut loose...

-Chike

[SVXRide]

Okay, today's weather forecast says rain starting this afternoon and continuing until around 6pm on Saturday. I take it that Mason-Dixon doesn't run in the rain?
-Bill (still trying to get his ECU installed after two days of helping his son with a "last minute" school project )

[svxfiles]

I just spoke with a mechanic in our shop who races at Mason- Dixon all the time.
He says, that if its raining, they won't let you race.
If the track is wet, they will let you run, but only give you the 1/8 mile times, untill the track is dry.
When the track drys, YEE HA, Chi ke beaten time! Er, I meant, back to the noble contest of speed.
Here is a link that Chi ke had for the latest Hagerstown weather.
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/p...eather&whend=3[

[svxfiles]

Matt, I got the bottle last night. Tom

[SVXRide]

Gotta love how they think they can give you the weather on an hourly basis (no rain 11 to noon, rain from noon to 1:00, no rain from 1:00 to 2:00)! I work with the scientists that come up with the instruments we eventually put in space and I've gained a great appreciation for the "art" aspect of weather forecasting. This all said, it looks like the front is coming in a little later than originally thought and we might just have some scattered showers to deal with.
-Bill

[Chiketkd]

I'll be there tomorrow rain or shine! It's going to be a good day...

Originally posted by svxfiles
When the track drys, YEE HA, Chi ke beaten time! Er, I meant, back to the noble contest of speed.

Very funneh... I'll just let my right foot do the talking!

-Chike

[Chiketkd]

...is posted here: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...threadid=22804

We missed you Matt. Tom still has that scotch for your dad...

-Chike

[Matthewmongan]

my friggin car broke down on 70 no more than 30 min away from the meet. unfortunately i didn't get svxfiles' message till nine that night. but i put on a new belt and its running fine again. i think god hates me.

[Chiketkd]

I called Tom late last night and he told me about your p/s alternator belt breaking. I'm sorry to hear that. Luckily it's a $10 part at AutoZone/Advanced Auto.

Maybe next season. We plan to arrange another drag meet at Mason Dixon in the Spring.

-Chike

[SVXRide]

Originally posted by Matthewmongan
my friggin car broke down on 70 no more than 30 min away from the meet. unfortunately i didn't get svxfiles' message till nine that night. but i put on a new belt and its running fine again. i think god hates me.

Matt,
Sorry to hear about your brake down! Sounds like we need to establish a cell phone calling tree for future events We could have had the entire crew over to get your car running!
-Bill (thinking that next time he'll bring his tool bag with him....)