dewey Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Oooops.That's a Sunday, no go for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z01Mike Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 count me in! i will be running my 2007 AWD Escalade!6.2 Liter 403 H.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just a note to the schedule maker... E.... Being that the dually is my company vehicle (and not a take home), and that I value my employment status, I will not be attending in the dually. If I'm in town, I may attend in my Vette, but if it's still runnin lean, there will be no tom foolery. I'll see what I can put together. It's almost worth asking da boss if I can race the truck, just to see the look on his face. I have a 26' car trailer for work that goes with the dually.... Not gonna happen, but I would suggest a trailer class as well... You wanna talk about gettin yer redneck on... Race with yer trailer hooked up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just a note to the schedule maker... E.... Being that the dually is my company vehicle (and not a take home), and that I value my employment status, I will not be attending in the dually. If I'm in town, I may attend in my Vette, but if it's still runnin lean, there will be no tom foolery. I'll see what I can put together. It's almost worth asking da boss if I can race the truck, just to see the look on his face. I have a 26' car trailer for work that goes with the dually.... Not gonna happen, but I would suggest a trailer class as well... You wanna talk about gettin yer redneck on... Race with yer trailer hooked up!!!Why not race your buddy Zack's SRT10 truck?? He is already up in the Phoenix area. Or, how about Jewel's Honda? I will remove you from the dually class and put you as a possible car class in your Vette for now. Trucks pulling trailers and the potato sack race will be for next years event maybe. This is my first time doing this and I don't want to get too spread out right now.E~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just a note to the schedule maker... E.... Being that the dually is my company vehicle (and not a take home), and that I value my employment status, I will not be attending in the dually. If I'm in town, I may attend in my Vette, but if it's still runnin lean, there will be no tom foolery. I'll see what I can put together. It's almost worth asking da boss if I can race the truck, just to see the look on his face. I have a 26' car trailer for work that goes with the dually.... Not gonna happen, but I would suggest a trailer class as well... You wanna talk about gettin yer redneck on... Race with yer trailer hooked up!!! I hear ya. I thought long and hard about racing my Pontiac VIbe work car. but its not mine to race or damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kens06 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Don't knock those trucks, they will kick a Vette's ass and with the flip of a switch, it's back to hauling dirt or pulling a trailer!!This is a friend of mine from CA.She has a built Z and her first 10 sec run was in her hubby's truck!!It weighs 6300# and they haul the kids to school and do the grocery runs in it!! kickass duramaxKen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I just realized that the Ford is governed at 81MPH. As I understand it its because of the tire rating. Andrew, do you think it would be safe to lose the governer for a 1/4 mile pass or will the rubber come apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 What rubber do you have on the truck? I've seen triple digits in my dodge and the tires were fine, or at least I didn't die that time.... I run Michelin LTX M/S on mine in the factory 235/70/17 size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 What rubber do you have on the truck? I've seen triple digits in my dodge and the tires were fine, or at least I didn't die that time.... I run Michelin LTX M/S on mine in the factory 235/70/17 size.It's a 450 so it has commercial 19.5 rubber on it. They are massive which is what concerns me ( rotating mass likes to come apart ). I think Ford is likely very conservative with it. I can't image a stint into the buck-something range could do any damage. Anybody have access to a programmer to ditch the governer?We were at Barrett Jackson most of the day today. Holy SMOKES they have some nice machines there. Got an in-person look at the ZR-1 too. It looks like its blue calipers regardless of which color you order. Sorry E~... Yeller and Blue? ugh Too tired to post pics. Will post some in the AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Yeh, I wouldn't worry a bit. Those commercial tires are very strong. Generally what destroys tires is heat caused from overloading or low pressure. I would imagine that you would have to run at a very high speed (2 bills range) for an extended time to get the tire to come apart when properly inflated and with a small load. A quick sunday jaunt down the strip, I can't even fathom you having a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Got an in-person look at the ZR-1 too. It looks like its blue calipers regardless of which color you order. Sorry E~... Yeller and Blue? ughI agree, Yeller and blue? ugh! I can always paint them Yeller to look like Porsche PCCB (Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes) brakes... They may also change it due to public demand. I wonder whose bright idea that was???????E~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Yanno Dave, you could bring your Jeep Commander and compete with us in the SUV class. I am pretty sure it is governed higher than your Ford truck. Our Denali is higher than the 115mph we had it before. Just an idea to mull over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I just realized that the Ford is governed at 81MPH. As I understand it its because of the tire rating. Andrew, do you think it would be safe to lose the governer for a 1/4 mile pass or will the rubber come apart?As long as it's just short passes like that. It's not something you want to do for a prolonged period of time. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Yanno Dave, you could bring your Jeep Commander and compete with us in the SUV class. I am pretty sure it is governed higher than your Ford truck. Our Denali is higher than the 115mph we had it before. Just an idea to mull over...Jenna had already planned on taking that. She's never been on a drag stip before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Yanno Dave, you could bring your Jeep Commander and compete with us in the SUV class. I am pretty sure it is governed higher than your Ford truck. Our Denali is higher than the 115mph we had it before. Just an idea to mull over...Jenna had already planned on taking that. She's never been on a drag stip before. I will add her to the SUV class. Ok, this is who I have so far. Please chime in with your intentions ASAP so I can get us our own lane at Speedworld. The track is reserved for us on Feb. 17th. Here is the updated list by vehicle class:SUVCahd-DurangoRobert and Elizabeth-Denali XL84vette-WranglerBlakmajik-Range Rover bigmike32172-H2Ted Yoder-XterraJason L-EnvoyZO1Mike-EscaladeJenna-Jeep CommanderCar1EvilC5-MB S600Eddie44-MB or MazdaMOTV8-300C SRT8Malcolm-Acura TLAndrew-GTOMelissa-Mitsubishi Spyder (maybe)Kristin L-Magnum (maybe)Big Poppa-Vette (maybe)TruckDevryn-RamDesertdawg-Ford (maybe)Eudlose-Ford dually_AL-Ford dually (maybe)TBDBlewXU in some sort of Cadillac....Ok everyone, lets get our redneck on!!!!!Updated 1/19/8 @ 1043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Al Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i'll try to show!see what the ole f350 powerstroke will run with 230k on the clock. (p.s. it's all stock..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 i'll try to show!see what the ole f350 powerstroke will run with 230k on the clock. (p.s. it's all stock..)gotcha down as a maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMac Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'd bring the Avalanche but after taking it down the track I'll want to start modding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike32172 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I might have a new daily driver by then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I might have a new daily driver by then...Sorry, but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike32172 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I figured if I parked it next to the Z06 in the garage they will have a feud which will end up making the Z06 run quicker in the 1/4 mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I give the nod to the Z06 every time in the 1/4 as it's easier to get the power down. Of the two, I would also much rather have the Z06, but dude, mad props... That's an ACR... There's nothing uncool about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike32172 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I give the nod to the Z06 every time in the 1/4 as it's easier to get the power down. Of the two, I would also much rather have the Z06, but dude, mad props... That's an ACR... There's nothing uncool about that.Ha! I figured someone would appreciate the ACR, not many know what it is. I've always been a Chevy guy and have literally owned around 50 Chevy's now, and have had 2 Vipers now, but I have been thinking about picking up a 99 ACR as it's the first year of the ACR and the last year of the forged motor. Hopefully I can swing the deal in the next week.It will be a nice add to the collection.I'm starting to feel like Jay Leno. Can I have my own talk show now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vette Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I might have a new daily driver by then... thats the viper i always wanted............congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 In Robert's humble opinion, He wanted the Viper first. We looked at one before we bought our Z. It was just so uncomfortable as a daily driver. Use the Viper as your track car and the Z for your daily driver. We say thumbs up for the ACR purchase. BTW, we noticed it was an ACR also. It is already a forged motor and so that makes it ready for forced induction! The only thing better than cubic inches is more cubic inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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