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From what i was told that was his first time ever on that track? Irresponsible.. hell ya perfect that goes with my * poor attitude i guess... Its hard being me anyway...Screw myself.. Like i said its america freedom of speech..
Dave

still can't see the point of this show. what am I missing? a few cars sitting in an drive in parking lot, a stupid movie to see, what else is there to do? just asking

I gotta agree.. But when i do stuff like this or voice my opinion i either get told i have a bad attitude  or told to shut up...        It is a free world still though and untill it isnt anymore i guess were all entitled so say what we want to say. Ya I dont even watch movies much at home let alone go sit and a drive in... I could go on further about the things ive seen on this subject on another board and the comments that were made in reference to it but then again id prolly * someone off........
Dave

I hope Scot's family sues them and the raceway. Thats is just stupid to have a wall like that..

Nice kid but he has two very small kids to think about. Id rather see him back in a usac sprint car than going 300+ in a funny car...
RIP.
Dave

Well, Dave, it certainly is a tragedy for Scott's family, but I find your wish for a lawsuit very disturbing!  ....Your attitude is typical of today's "Let's find somebody to sue!" syndrome.  

As tragic as the accident is, how is it anyone else's responsibility?  ....Did someone force Scott into the car?  ....He knew the risk each time he strapped himself into the car?  ....Hopefully, he considered his family and protected them financially beforehand.

As for the track:  Several years ago, a car ran past the end of the track and proceeded through a chain-link fence and onto Pension Road (which is a heavily-travelled secondary road).  ......The concrete barrier was installed to prevent that from happening again.

The concrete barrier was encountered at the end of the accident, but how do we know if Scott was even conscious after/in/during the fire?  ....The mechanical fault which started the tragedy was not caused by an insufficient shut-down area, or a negligence of the track's owner, or the NHRA.

My heart goes out to Scott's family and friends also, but let's not assign blame recklessly!

Your entitled to your opinion  too bruce.. my take on it ... big business and money and usually that kind pretty much forces running in non safe conditions. Sure Scott knew the chances he was taking but with cars running over 300mph  it seems the NHRA has their heads in their *.
No way should they have been running at that track and its been this way for a while...   At least wake em up... Oh ya thanks for telling me my attitude went to $^&T also...   Have a nice day....
Dave

Found out this morning. I also watched the video.. NHRA needs to forget about that track and I hope Scot's family sues them and the raceway. Thats is just stupid to have a wall like that.. What was it last year i think when i med his coisin Doug at a bar restaurant in the irish Hills and we talked for quite a while . Nice kid but he has two very small kids to think about. Id rather see him back in a usac sprint car than going 300+ in a funny car...
RIP.
Dave

Charlie im not sayin anything. My back and hip have been a mess for a month now . I get the leg cramp stuff in the roadster too.. I went to doing my back exercises again to try and get the pain outta my back and hip and so far i think its helping. Its really a * when your back is sore and your on the bike.. Glad your getting things sorted out on the roadster I need to start doing that on mine but i dont think im even gonna have time to get it out again this weekend. Looks like were gonna try the races tonite and camp so i gotta get everything ready and ive got oil to change in the kids car  and try to mow if it dries out here.. Oh well ive got the rest of the summer..   Dave

After each stack was finished we always seemed to line up across the top and see who could pee farther.

We did it for accuracy . :!:
Dave

Leaving in about 5 minutes for the IRL race in Newton.  I'll be there all day all 3 days.  Watch for me on Sunday, I'll stand up as they come to green so I'm easy to see.  

Sweeeet .. Have fun.. Ill be out to knoxville for the nats in august and they are running the usac champ cars at newton on sunday so we extended our stay one more night. The youngest and I decided as long as we were gonna be in town we couldnt miss the show on sunday       I dont know what im doing this weekend. My buddy and I are gonna try the local dirt track tomorrow night and we want to take the new popup and try it out but they are calling for rain again   . We just cant win this summer for racing i guess. I dont have anything planned as far as working on the roadster but im sure i could find something if i get bored..
Dave  

That's a steal!!! Last price a paid for worthless shocks was $200 !!!

Your admitting to this too .. Are you a T/S member yet ?
Dave  

Not bad looking of a setup for an old guy...
Dave  

Ya thanks Dan.... I was thinking maybe Frank will chime in here and maybe he has an idea or 2.. Frank I checked my spring to front cross member clearance and its no where near hitting like the 32 your working on.. Also yes  i did twist the front spring a bit setting the caster but it aint much. Im kinda wondering now after putting the front spring on the axle if the car is maybe too soft spring wise in the front . The shocks are working but if its too soft that could create a harsh ride in the front too... Some things to ponder i guess.. Im just assuming i have 200 lb springs on the coil overs on the rear but they could be 250's and id really like the 180's that they sell and i may just buy a set of black ones to try. They are a lot cheaper than the chrome ones..
Dave....

You can get a pretty good handle on what the rate is on the springs you have, by micing the wire, and calling one of the manufacturers. Steel is steel, and for the same rate, they will all be about the same size.

For a car as light as yours, I would think 125 to 150 lbs per inch would be pretty close.

I did not have to use the adjustable perches, when I started putting it together I found that the four bar mounts on the frame were wrong, and all the bars were too long.  I shortened the bars 1/4" each, and it fell right together, no bind.

Frank that sure seems light as everyone suggests 200 for a roadster so thats why i was thinking 180. I had 250's on the coupe and it coulda used 200's.. Ill ponder that a while as its nothing i need to do right now but i do want to soften it up a bunch.
Dave

Check this ebay link ... Look at the shipping too. All i can say is why  :?:  :?:  :?:
Dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hot-Rat-Rod-Shocks-Coilover-Rear-Springs_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ011QQitemZ320262480663QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

If i had my roadster sold id leave tomorrow and go buy his 4 door..
Dave

I hear that is a common problem in Amarillo. At least the cows are safe.

Your gonna be alright... Hummmm did someone clue you in about the team  :?:  :?:
Dave  

Sue kinda talked me into it as it was at the wendys in Chelsea and as usual she was wanting to put on the feedbag ..  :!: Was a pretty nice cruise but i was kinda shocked my cousin that i dont see very often was doing registration and I did decline to register cause there are other people that need trophy's more than me and not to brag but if i was a betting man     .. There were some nice cars there who knows but i dont need another right now.. Ok back to my cousin her brother was there also , now we always refered to him as uncle and he is a twin like me and his brother just passed away not long ago kinda unexpected and he was down here from the flint area visiting his mother who is still kicking  :!: Im glad Sue talked me into going . Seeing those 2 made my day and I got to b/s with some other people i havent seen in a while..  A good tuesday evening ..
Yes I fed Sue...
Dave  
Dont tell her I posted this she might wanna take over and wednesdays and fridays i get to be boss :!:

your down there in Tfeverfred territory

be on the look out for a white T-bucket named "Miss Behavin'"
there is a loose nut behind the wheel :!:    

Vance

Speaking of loose nuts it seems there is another Texan on here that loves sheep..
Really
Dave