snakebit Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you know what your corner weights are, and can explain slip angle its pretty much a breeze. Email your local registrar for a copy or maybe someone here has one handy?? Obviously he's a mustang driver, and mustangs don't have to be corner weighted until you go with the 7 link rear suspension setup. Then, old cobra center caps make great spacers for the 4 rear coilovers. Up front, I just use old sear's concrete filled plastic barbell weights on the shock towers. Mustangs need lots of weight upfront. Again, your instructor can help out...or PM MCMmotorsports. Slip angle can be taken care of by using a scotchbrite pad on your seat. Fuzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Again, your instructor can help out...or PM MCMmotorsports. Wow!! As a former Mustang owner I could post all the tricks. From making sure the Hans Sport device fluid is properly drained before making a run, to keeping your transmission bump stops from upsetting the chassis going through an off-caster turn. Not to mention, everyone needs to be fully aware that Mustangs like a leaf spring setup with a 2nd link AND traction bars much better than that crappy MM or Steeda stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKBITN Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 damn guy's I could have saved a bunch of money If I would have taked to you all first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obzezzed350 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You guys are mean....he could be the next JIMMIE JOHNSON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You guys are mean....he could be the next JIMMIE JOHNSON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangbangr Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 wow dudes you know i didnt dime no body out or any thing just asked a cuple of things looking for some help thanks i gues for the advise must be nice to know every thing all ready youd think their might be a helping hand and not all the static but what ever once you on the in side your in huh LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trhoads Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 if I could read that without my head hurting, maybe I could help. Spelling and punctuation are great when used, a pile of words like that makes it hard to take someone serious. now, onto track, take it slow, trying to go too fast, too soon, is a good way to end up with a bent car, or worse. this track driving is nothing like driving around on the street. there is no sense in trying to get out and move up through the levels quickly, unless you just have pure raw talent...and most of those people know it, and are already using it. We have been having this discussion with one of our local n00bs, go out, have fun, don't try to keep up with anyone, don't try to set any lap records, go out, learn the car, and enjoy yourself, with no pressure. It will make it a lot more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboShortBus Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 This sounds like the plot line to Fast N Furious Part 4... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumbeater Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 wow dudes you know i didnt dime no body out or any thing I'm sorry, I'm over 40. What the heck does "dime no body out" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trhoads Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 wow dudes you know i didnt dime no body out or any thing I'm sorry, I'm over 40. What the heck does "dime no body out" mean? i'm under 40, and had to go look that one up, Urban Dictionary is critical when trying to communicate with the youngest generations. dime out: used by will smith in his show The fresh Prince of Belair meaning selling some one out. or to inform on, tell on, expose used in a sentence: "man why did you dime him out like that to his parents?" or Don't dime out dat boy, he didn't do anything wrong! English is a lost language now it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I believe it refers to the days when pay phones cost a dime to use. "Drop a dime" was to make a call to the police. I'm sure nobody born after 1980 remembers pay phones, much less when they cost a dime. Jason - geezer in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboShortBus Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 English is a lost language now it seems.Basic spelling, grammar, punctuation...all of it, gone. Everything has been reduced to tard-speak. Mark (under 40) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Racing involves four things: Talent Patience Experience Money 1 you are born with, 1 you must learn, 1 you develop over time and the final one you either have or you don't. You can get by with 3 out of the 4, but if you only have one of them....don't expect much to come from it. I have 2 out of 4 of those... is there any hope for me? -Jim Pantas "old slow geezer racing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim P. Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 its a $$ thing u know im ready to learn how to go fast just dont want to sit around u know If I had a nickel everytime I heard this... FWIW - Racing costs as much as HPDE and HPDE costs as much as Racing (don't flame me - let me finish): You can spend as much or as little as you want to go to the track, we all do it and it is a slippery slope. I am thinking about two(2) different drivers I have seen over the years who went from their daily driver beater to a fast car and back - simply because they wanted to go faster and realized that faster means you spend $$$$ faster as well. One thing that many regions offer is a "work for credit" program, you can work a few events, bank up some time and then drive for free. We have had many of our staff go thru this and have many who are still going thru it. Contact your local region officials to find out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 For more on getting on track even when you're broke: http://www.goaheadtakethewheel.com/Home_Page.html Track junkies are the ultimate scroungers. If you want to bad enough, you'll find a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trhoads Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 yep, I tend to buy used tires, scuffs from race teams, and not worry about if the tire is at 100% grip potential, it has enough for me. There are plenty of other ways to get on track for less $$. I went through the worker program, and it helped me out when money for track was a little less, and it may help me out again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor57 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I believe it refers to the days when pay phones cost a dime to use. "Drop a dime" was to make a call to the police. I'm sure nobody born after 1980 remembers pay phones, much less when they cost a dime. Jason - geezer in training. I was born in 81. I used to use a paperclip to make free calls. Remember "War Games" the trick he does in that movie actually works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboShortBus Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Racing involves four things:Talent Patience Experience Money 0 for 4 here. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obzezzed350 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 20 here and that word is new to me lol...urbandictionary RULEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Remember "War Games" One of my personal favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap_Thrills Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I believe it refers to the days when pay phones cost a dime to use. "Drop a dime" was to make a call to the police. I'm sure nobody born after 1980 remembers pay phones, much less when they cost a dime. Jason - geezer in training. I was born in 81. I used to use a paperclip to make free calls. Remember "War Games" the trick he does in that movie actually works. I work for the phone co, we've been looking for the paper clip bandit for years. Trevor, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Waste and waist are not the same thing Hey that reminds me... Why is the space between a woman's breasts and her hips called a waist? Because you could easily fit another pair of boobs in there.... Edited February 4, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rook Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 *drops dead* Waste and waist are not the same thing Hey that reminds me... Why is the space between a woman's breasts and her hips called a waist? Because you could easily fit another pair of boobs in there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almost heaven Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Stangbanger, Just come out and try it and I think you'll find it better than you can imagine. I don't think anyone will hold you back as long as you demonstrate all of the necessary characteristics to keep yourself and everyone else safe, one of the primary ones involving being a good listener to your instructor's advice; another being patient in pushing your car beyond your abilities to control. It's real easy to lose control faster than you can blink an eye. One of the keys is practice and experience, just like when you first learn to drive with all the nuts on the public highways. Bottom line, NASA is a great organization. Come on out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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