RRT project

[GPster]

I don't argue aI don;t think the barbeque trailer was built to be any of those points. It's the perrenial "How fast do you want to go?" Those safety items are necessary but I envision the term "Nostolgia" as being on the lower end (bottom?) of this totem pole. The Bonneville engine would be built for the/a class but the engine and gearing would be aimed for the competition at a chosen event. My understanding of th HAMB drags is that it is as much as winning bragging rights over a chosen competitor (Willys vs. Henry J) as trying to be the overall fastest/quickest. Also I think we have a couple of SCTA licensed drivers in our ranks. I imagine it more a "I've helped someone go fast" rather than an "I've gone fast". I don't think the barbeque trailer was built to be the fastest but just a reason for us to get together to do something for our common good. I take this reouest to be for more of the same. GPster

[BFS57]

Hello;
Like all the ideas but mine might seem weird. How about, with all the fully experienced talent here, a green Hot Rod? electric powered? small engine powered? or? 100 mpg?
I saw a U tube about a guy that has an electric powered drag car that kicks butt wherever it goes!
What ever project is decided on should really show innovation and be something almost ahead of it's time.

Bruce

[phat46]

I kinda like that idea about an electric drag car. Something new that would require input from many different people....would definately be a learning curve there!

[Ohio Blue Tip]

I like the idea of a drag car as it could be run most anywhere in the country.  It should be small and light and not scary fast.  Needs a light trailer to pull it.
I really like the idea of an electric powered rail type.
I think there is enough talent in our group to build a cutting edge electric and with ingenuity not cost a mountain of money.  
If we were to go that way, we should have a think tank on line to plan resources and design.  I'm sure there's lots to learn on the journey.

[BFS57]

Hello;
The electric drag car I saw wasn't a rail! It was a small older toyota body! The thing was awesome! It went up against blown Chevies, Corvettes, You name it! The thing had everyone right off of the line and was so far ahead at the end it wasn't even funny! best thing, it never burned out! and was really quiet!!

Bruce

[sirstude]

On PassTime the other night there was an electric drag racer that was pretty quick.  I don't remember the times, but Ken was impressed.  It had a 50hp electric motor where the trans would normally go, just hooked to the rear.  I don't think he showed the batteries he was using.

Doug

[enjenjo]

121 laptop batteries hooked in series?

[unklian]

Check the price of batteries, and motors.

That stuff adds up quick.

[tomslik]

Hello;
The electric drag car I saw wasn't a rail! It was a small older toyota body! The thing was awesome! It went up against blown Chevies, Corvettes, You name it! The thing had everyone right off of the line and was so far ahead at the end it wasn't even funny! best thing, it never burned out! and was really quiet!!

Bruce

510 datsun if it's the same one i'm thinking of...


forgot what it ran, something like low 12's maybe

[sirstude]

Here is a link to the s10 that was on Pass Time  12 second rig.

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f42/electric-s10-drag-truck-370547/

Read about his rail too  8.1 seconds at 153.6 on batteries!!

[rooster]

here's the Zobie, he's got it under 11.5 seconds!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHXdM9f13k

[BFS57]

here's the Zobie, he's got it under 11.5 seconds!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHXdM9f13k

Hello;
Thats the ONE!

Bruce

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Nostalgia drag car  .......  I would listen to Sam of Oklahoma for ideas , suggestions,  He has built a few Gasser style drag cars.

[Grandadeo]

I'm way out of the loop being down here in FLA but thought I'd add an idea or two.  For a Nostalgia drag car that might work at B-ville also how about an extra long. pointy nosed, Fiat topolino.  Kinda like the magazine build of a few years back that ran a Quad 4 Olds.  Glass body would be cheap, think Race Rods still makes them.  Could be set up like one of the old comp cars from years ago but still have the right characteristics to run the long black line.

And in a totally different direction - does anyone remember the multi-seat aluminum rocket ship that used to ride folks around at the National way back when.  I think the last time I saw it was at Columbus back in the 70s.  Think it was made from an old amusement park ride.  Something off the wall like that could be taken to the Nats and other big meets to shuttle RRTers around the property, and could tow the BBQ trailer.  Just thinking outside the box.

I'll get back in the box now.

Lee

[tomslik]

electric belly tanker?

something that needs a 4.3 V-6?
i'll donate one;)


electric rambler?   < get it?