Darlington FEB 27, 2010 GRUDGE TEST N TUNE 1 - 5 PM

04ctd · 02-21-2010, 01:13 AM

who's going?

we got a new guy at work who is really into it.

he says he will come help me get the nova ready.

i physically have a stack of parts that is chest high,
and more on the way.

runs GREAT for what it is,

but needs new front rotors, calipers, pads,
and power booster.

and power steering
got a Quick Ratio box ($119 or so new, $10 core)
new hoses, and gotta find a BBC pump set up.

eh, so, mebbe i won't be going....

http://darlingtondragway.com/

s14.5gonewide · 02-21-2010, 10:58 AM

i am thinking of going. our firsr nscra race is a week after or so. so we really need to do some test and tune.

04ctd · 02-24-2010, 11:32 AM

how stringent is the inspection for a T&T?

dunno if my old roach will pass Tech, still needs some loose ends fixed

would it be easier for Charleston guys to go to Bowman?

BigHemi · 02-24-2010, 11:45 AM

Darlington usually doesn't check for much of anything. Make sure you're wearing long pants, have a helmet, and you need a fire jacket if it runs in the 6s or faster in the 1/8 I think. Bill may let you slide on the jacket but I wouldn't count on it. Basic stuff like battery hold downs, radiator overflow bottles, driveshaft loops on cars with sticky tires, etc. All depends on who is doing it...sometimes they never open hoods.

Red99T/A · 02-24-2010, 12:07 PM

If i could get my car on a trailer I would be all about it! Anybody wanna let me borrow a trailer? lol

BigHemi · 02-24-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Red99T/A

If i could get my car on a trailer I would be all about it! Anybody wanna let me borrow a trailer? lol

Why do you need to trailer it?

Red99T/A · 02-24-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHemi

Why do you need to trailer it?

well unless we are rolling convoy up there I would just rather not put the miles on it, besides, if something breaks, having a trailer makes life a whole lot easier.

BigdaddyDupree · 02-24-2010, 01:50 PM

your car is stock......drive it on your daily driven tires.

Red99T/A · 02-24-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

your car is stock......drive it on your daily driven tires.

lol I knew I was going to need to put on my flame-proof suit after responding to this post. The car is not daily driven, but does rack up about 1,000 miles a year on our beautifuly maintained roads.

BigdaddyDupree · 02-24-2010, 02:37 PM

race car

Red99T/A · 02-24-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

race car

Its TRUE! I took the belt for the A/C off and everybody knows that no A/C = Race Car!

WWhittle · 02-24-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHemi

Darlington usually doesn't check for much of anything. Make sure you're wearing long pants, have a helmet, and you need a fire jacket if it runs in the 6s or faster in the 1/8 I think. Bill may let you slide on the jacket but I wouldn't count on it. Basic stuff like battery hold downs, radiator overflow bottles, driveshaft loops on cars with sticky tires, etc. All depends on who is doing it...sometimes they never open hoods.

The million times I have been to Darlington, I have never had them look at my car at all, and have never seen them look at anyone elses either. When did they check all of those things for you??

Mike · 02-24-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

The million times I have been to Darlington, I have never had them look at my car at all, and have never seen them look at anyone elses either. When did they check all of those things for you??

The one and only time I have been there, they checked for ds loop, overflow tank, helmet, and they made me put long pants on since I was wearing shorts. Maybe they pick on the slower cars.

WWhittle · 02-24-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

The one and only time I have been there, they checked for ds loop, overflow tank, helmet, and they made me put long pants on since I was wearing shorts. Maybe they pick on the slower cars.

That's weird. I have never had them check anything. We just went this past weekend too with 2 cars and they didn't check a thing on either one of them either.
D. Buckner was there too- wonder if they checked his car?

Mike · 02-24-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

That's weird. I have never had them check anything. We just went this past weekend too with 2 cars and they didn't check a thing on either one of them either.
D. Buckner was there too- wonder if they checked his car?

This was a while back. I think they had a bunch of new people there.

Red99T/A · 02-24-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

That's weird. I have never had them check anything. We just went this past weekend too with 2 cars and they didn't check a thing on either one of them either.
D. Buckner was there too- wonder if they checked his car?

The only time I was up there the only requirement they were really enforcing was making sure everyone had pants and not shorts.

BigHemi · 02-24-2010, 03:40 PM

They usually check cars they've never seen before. They checked mine a LONG time ago for an overflow bottle and a driveshaft loop, but never since.

They just started the long pants rule a few years ago when the new owners took over. They WILL NOT let you race if you show up in shorts.

LXtasy · 02-24-2010, 04:42 PM

ds loop only with slicks right? not drag radials

Red99T/A · 02-24-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy

ds loop only with slicks right? not drag radials

correct.

LXtasy · 02-24-2010, 06:03 PM

Good deal. Thanks

02-21-2010, 01:13 AM	#1
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	Darlington FEB 27, 2010 GRUDGE TEST N TUNE 1 - 5 PM who's going? we got a new guy at work who is really into it. he says he will come help me get the nova ready. i physically have a stack of parts that is chest high, and more on the way. runs GREAT for what it is, but needs new front rotors, calipers, pads, and power booster. and power steering got a Quick Ratio box ($119 or so new, $10 core) new hoses, and gotta find a BBC pump set up. eh, so, mebbe i won't be going.... http://darlingtondragway.com/ __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

02-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#2
s14.5gonewide Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: north charleston Posts: 1,657	i am thinking of going. our firsr nscra race is a week after or so. so we really need to do some test and tune. __________________

02-24-2010, 11:32 AM	#3
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	how stringent is the inspection for a T&T? dunno if my old roach will pass Tech, still needs some loose ends fixed would it be easier for Charleston guys to go to Bowman? __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

02-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#5
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	If i could get my car on a trailer I would be all about it! Anybody wanna let me borrow a trailer? lol __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

02-24-2010, 01:50 PM	#8
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	your car is stock......drive it on your daily driven tires. __________________ . What you wanna do?

02-24-2010, 11:45 AM	#4
BigHemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Marion, SC Posts: 233	Darlington usually doesn't check for much of anything. Make sure you're wearing long pants, have a helmet, and you need a fire jacket if it runs in the 6s or faster in the 1/8 I think. Bill may let you slide on the jacket but I wouldn't count on it. Basic stuff like battery hold downs, radiator overflow bottles, driveshaft loops on cars with sticky tires, etc. All depends on who is doing it...sometimes they never open hoods.

02-24-2010, 02:37 PM	#10
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	race car __________________ . What you wanna do?

02-24-2010, 03:40 PM	#17
BigHemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Marion, SC Posts: 233	They usually check cars they've never seen before. They checked mine a LONG time ago for an overflow bottle and a driveshaft loop, but never since. They just started the long pants rule a few years ago when the new owners took over. They WILL NOT let you race if you show up in shorts.

02-24-2010, 04:42 PM	#18
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	ds loop only with slicks right? not drag radials __________________

02-24-2010, 06:03 PM	#20
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Good deal. Thanks __________________