Ford & GM Showdown Turnout

[TXLIGHTNING]

Lets start a list of all the members that will be showing up for the event, to get an idea of how many we will have. IM IN!!! The Event is @ Texas Motorplex in Ennis TX on Fri May 1st. Gates open @ 6Pm Be There To SUPPORT Our Club!! :burnout:

[DamnYankee]

I'm in. :evil

(of course I'll be on the enemy side)

[In2deep]

I'm in as well..

[DamnYankee]

Looks like it's you and me.:beer:

[Avalanche]

I will try to make it with my two.

[charlie]

Looks like it's you and me.:beer:

There will be more that just you 2. I'm doing every thing I can to clear that day. But shit happens. And usually to me.

And since it's not a JDM sponsored event, maybe uncle rocks will show.:D

[T Hogg]

I'm in .:banana:

[Shiner1]

I'm in.

[ghostt]

when,if i am off i can follow charlie

[ADale13]

ill be there

[TXLIGHTNING]

when,if i am off i can follow charlie Fri May 1st @ Ennis :tu:

[tiffo60]

Gates open @ 6pm



:tu:

[ZeusSVT]

Well I am looking at my schedule at work and it seems I am scheduled to be flying back in that night from a trip to Washington. Looks like I might have to do some reworking of the flight if I can. :tex AND see about getting some of these mods I have installed on my bed on the truck instead. :d Damn looks like I have my work cut out for me if I wanna try to make it.

I will start working on the flight issue today and see what I can come up with.:bs

[charlie]

Well I am looking at my schedule at work and it seems I am scheduled to be flying back in that night from a trip to Washington. Looks like I might have to do some reworking of the flight if I can. :tex AND see about getting some of these mods I have installed on my bed on the truck instead. :d Damn looks like I have my work cut out for me if I wanna try to make it.

I will start working on the flight issue today and see what I can come up with.:bs

Bring it over. We will just have to have a mod party. Ghostt needs his 4 lb installed and tuned. I need to find, and install a 8 or 10 lb. Any one have one? It's for a good cause.......... Out running Cheby's:tu:

[tiffo60]

If anyone is on Halo, yall should hit em up and see if any of them want to join in on the fun

[BC Lightning]

If anyone is on Halo, yall should hit em up and see if any of them want to join in on the fun

Houston guys have said HALO forum is pretty dead

I posted on LightningRodder, have a few guys wanting to come

[tiffo60]

Houston guys have said HALO forum is pretty dead

I posted on LightningRodder, have a few guys wanting to come

Cool:tu:

[BC Lightning]

Cool:tu:

http://lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15722

[tiffo60]

Looks we are going to have a good turnout:bows

[BC Lightning]

Well I am looking at my schedule at work and it seems I am scheduled to be flying back in that night from a trip to Washington. Looks like I might have to do some reworking of the flight if I can. :tex AND see about getting some of these mods I have installed on my bed on the truck instead. :d Damn looks like I have my work cut out for me if I wanna try to make it.

I will start working on the flight issue today and see what I can come up with.:bs

Bring it on over, finally go the cab and bed on the frame till some critical pieces come in, so the lift is free . . . . . . for now

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/MichaelBic38/IMG_1561.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/MichaelBic38/IMG_1567.jpg

Bed full of goodies

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/MichaelBic38/IMG_1568.jpg

[TXLIGHTNING]

Get that baby ready for the showdown Mike, I hope to have my built stage 2 longblock installed and tuned my then :tu:

[BC Lightning]

Get that baby ready for the showdown Mike, I hope to have my built stage 2 longblock installed and tuned my then :tu:

I really want it done for the showdown, but I'm 90% sure it wont be, the rear end will take a month at least, it is completely apart and sandblasted to get all the junk off of it, then the 4-link mounts need to be welded as well as the new shock mounts, then get it powder coated glossy black, then assemble the rear end with the gears, brakes, true trac

then I still have the front suspension/brakes, fuel system, electrical. . . . .

Maybe we can set up another GM/Ford shoot out this fall

[tiffo60]

I really want it done for the showdown, but I'm 90% sure it wont be, the rear end will take a month at least, it is completely apart and sandblasted to get all the junk off of it, then the 4-link mounts need to be welded as well as the new shock mounts, then get it powder coated glossy black, then assemble the rear end with the gears, brakes, true trac

then I still have the front suspension/brakes, fuel system, electrical. . . . .

Maybe we can set up another GM/Ford shoot out this fall

After they learn what Lightnings are really capable of, there not going to want to do it again:evil

[TXLIGHTNING]

After they learn what Lightnings are really capable of, there not going to want to do it again:evil Right on bro :evil :tu:

[steinjr]

I hope to be finished with my build and have her all tuned up by then.

This will be a good opportunity to get some track time.

[richardekirby]

I'll be there. It looks like it is going to get very ugly for the GM guys. I'm looking forward to meeting yall. This is going to be fun.:burnout:

[ONROIDS]

just wondering why is it gonna get ugly? Oh and ill be there in my 05 5.3 silvy its slow.

[Silver_2000]

just wondering why is it gonna get ugly? Oh and ill be there in my 05 5.3 silvy its slow.

We know

Thats sorta the whole point ....:evil:evil:evil:rll::rll::rll:

[T Hogg]

Should we post this on NLOC?

[TXLIGHTNING]

Should we post this on NLOC? Sounds good to me :tu:

[frankylee]

A:tu:m in 2 i should have my truck runing by the end of this month.even if i dont have time to break my engine in, i will just show up.

[frankylee]

I am in ,i should have my truck runing by the end of this month, even if i dont break in my engine, i will still show up:tu:

[frankylee]

If anyone is on Halo, yall should hit em up and see if any of them want to join in on the fun
I am goint to show up even if my motor is not break:tu: in, just to show up,

[Shiner1]

As you can tell, Franky is going to be there..:d, :tu:

[ONROIDS]

We know

Thats sorta the whole point ....:evil:evil:evil:rll::rll::rll:
well when it dust's your ass no whining okay.:nono:

[TXLIGHTNING]

well when it dust's your ass no whining okay.:nono: Well, we will setup a race between you and THogg OK :evil

[ONROIDS]

and whats he run 10s, umm i dont care he's not much faster than me im sure, why dont you race me or better yet one of the really mouthy guys. its easy to say oh well ill go get the fastest guy on here.......kinda sounds like a ricer.

[ONROIDS]

so how many L boards is this on anyways.

[duckysbht]

haha TX LIGHTNING you sound like a ricer. Trying to race someone else' truck. SHAME ON YOU

[BC Lightning]

I want my truck to be finished now more than ever

[ONROIDS]

I've want my truck to be finished now more than ever
me and you both

[tiffo60]

I want my truck to be finished now more than ever

you would have to work on it non stop for the next month, 10hr days, 7days a week and it still would be cutting it close

[ONROIDS]

well we should have another one of these in a couple months anyways by then ill be lookin for a cage, this meet i wont have a stall cus im in the middle of switching trannies and the stall wont be done in time, so we def. need to have another.

[In2deep]

well we should have another one of these in a couple months anyways by then ill be lookin for a cage, this meet i wont have a stall cus im in the middle of switching trannies and the stall wont be done in time, so we def. need to have another.



Maybe by then i can two get a cowl hood and a 200 shot of nozz :evil:evil

[ONROIDS]

Maybe by then i can two get a cowl hood and a 200 shot of nozz :evil:evil
yea maybe but youll still get outran by my 5.3l

[ONROIDS]

or should i just own you on motor....you decide, which one will be more embarrasing.

[REDBLITZ]

I just heard about this from some chevy guys. Myself and another L may be making this trip up from College Station. CANT WAIT!! :tu:

[BC Lightning]

So is this a Chevy vs. Ford Shootout, or a Silverado vs. Lightning Shootout??

I know so Vettes and cobras are wanting to participate in the fun

[TXLIGHTNING]

I just heard about this from some chevy guys. Myself and another L may be making this trip up from College Station. CANT WAIT!! :tu: Bring ur a$$ man! I would like to see a large L turnout :beer:

[TXLIGHTNING]

So is this a Chevy vs. Ford Shootout, or a Silverado vs. Lightning Shootout??

I know so Vettes and cobras are wanting to participate in the fun I believe we are trying to keep the shootout just between the trucks. But IMHO, anyone who wants to come out and race BRING IT!! :d

[In2deep]

I'll do your hundred spot roids-boy -your nozz bottle

[REDBLITZ]

Bring ur a$$ man! I would like to see a large L turnout :beer:
Hope I can make it! Just got the motor back in the truck last weekend and it looks like the builder put one cam 180 degrees out...and he went on vacation for a week so i'll holler at him Monday and i'll have a better idea of when it'll be ready. I'll be looking for 11's. Should be decent for fending of most Chebys. :banana:

[BC Lightning]

I believe we are trying to keep the shootout just between the trucks. But IMHO, anyone who wants to come out and race BRING IT!! :d

Thats what I figured, but the title says Ford vs Chevy shootout and not Lightning vs Silverado, so some people with Vettes, cobras, SS's have gotten wind of it and want to come out

[TxStVanWilder]

just checkin in for the shootout...

ill be there... just a 5.3 with bolt ons :nana2

[tiffo60]

Thats what I figured, but the title says Ford vs Chevy shootout and not Lightning vs Silverado, so some people with Vettes, cobras, SS's have gotten wind of it and want to come out


I guess we could turn it in to a SVT vs what every chevy you got shootout:d

[duckysbht]

I guess we could turn it in to a SVT vs what every chevy you got shootout:d

I think it will turn into that. I'm sure the vettes wanna join in on the fun. Silver_2000 has his, I'm sure there will be some cobras/GT's/Machs. Plus there will be GM Trucks there, OBS, NBS, NNBS, Classics. Those go a little bit further than just silverados.

[ONROIDS]

I'll do your hundred spot roids-boy -your nozz bottle
sweet deal i look forward to the grudging :tu:

I guess we could turn it in to a SVT vs what every chevy you got shootout:d
that would turn out worse than it already is for ya bud

[TxStVanWilder]

this is one hell of a pissing match

http://badattitudes.com/MT/archives/pissing_contest.jpg

[In2deep]

I'll have to do an IOU if I lose spent five grand on the ride the last month

[ONROIDS]

I'll have to do an IOU if I lose spent five grand on the ride the last month
:icon_mrgreen: its all good youll porlly get me i wont be running a stall for this meet so i might be slower idk, but if i do get ya just pay pal it to me:D i feel ya though i spent over 5 grand trying to get mine finished for the ls1truck shootout we just had that kicked my ass now i gotta get ready for this:eek:

[In2deep]

Well my five grand equaled a paint job and rims no motor mods in this round!! I will run ya, but i have only had the truck four months so she is a continued work in progress!! Really, i just want to see the time she will put down..

[ONROIDS]

Well my five grand equaled a paint job and rims no motor mods in this round!! I will run ya, but i have only had the truck four months so she is a continued work in progress!! Really, i just want to see the time she will put down..
well i was just BSn about betting anyways unless our times are extremely close its really pointless what mods do you have or do you have an idea of what you run cus maybe we can do like me on motor or me on one stage, im not trying to insult ya, but i run a 13.1 on motor so if your pretty much stock it would be a decent motor race:tu:

[In2deep]

well i was just BSn about betting anyways unless our times are extremely close its really pointless what mods do you have or do you have an idea of what you run cus maybe we can do like me on motor or me on one stage, im not trying to insult ya, but i run a 13.1 on motor so if your pretty much stock it would be a decent motor race:tu:

I have work done need to dyno now

[ONROIDS]

me and you both, i guess we'll just have to see what we run, idk i might be slower now cus i changed some stuff, on the plus side i can run on motor, one stage or both stages, so that means i can race alot cus i really wanna race guys that are in my time range, theres really no point in racing a stock anything on both stages thats just wasting race gas.

[TXARKITEKT]

I'll be there guys. Looks to be a good showing...

[TxStVanWilder]

I'll be there guys. Looks to be a good showing...


you know these are REAL lightnings we are racing this time right?

:rll:

jk tyler

[ONROIDS]

you know these are REAL lightnings we are racing this time right?

:rll:

jk tyler
:rll::rll::rll::rll:

[tucamote]

If I can get back to PSI before then and get my race tune I will be there.

[REDBLITZ]

if i can get back to psi before then and get my race tune i will be there.

+1

[In2deep]

Just hope we can just have a good shootout, the way it's turning us L's will have to ware plaid sweater's and the chevy boys leather jackets and we all get in a circle and have a knife fight!!

[ONROIDS]

Just hope we can just have a good shootout, the way it's turning us L's will have to ware plaid sweater's and the chevy boys leather jackets and we all get in a circle and have a knife fight!!
hahahah just put the headlights on the group :rll: im sure we'll all have a good time its no fun unless you cant get a rise outta eachother:D btw if you hear someone screaming lightnings suck its probably me:tu: hahaha we'll all have a good time ill be the guy inside my engine bay allnight.

[nacklas]

This sounds like it's going to alot of fun. I plan attending. I hope we get the turn out that people say we will have(on bith sides)!!!:tu:

[ONROIDS]

This sounds like it's going to alot of fun. I plan attending. I hope we get the turn out that people say we will have(on bith sides)!!!:tu:
me too man im goin nuts trying to get this trans done, should be a good turnout.:tu:

[nacklas]

me too man im goin nuts trying to get this trans done, should be a good turnout.:tu:


Cool....I hope all goes well with the install!:tu:

[ONROIDS]

Cool....I hope all goes well with the install!:tu:
thanks man, i gotta a lot of crap to do.

[In2deep]

thanks man, i gotta a lot of crap to do.




It will all work out im sure good luck dont bust any knuckles!!

[ONROIDS]

It will all work out im sure good luck dont bust any knuckles!!
im sure you know, that only seems to happen when its cold out:D

[HARLEY/SC]

COUNT ME IN BRO!...:tu:

[HARLEY/SC]

Lets start a list of all the members that will be showing up for the event, to get an idea of how many we will have. IM IN :burnout:
IM IN:tu:

[REDBLITZ]

anybody have any clue how it's gonna be organized? Is it who has the over all fastest truck? Which side wins more races? Bracket? 12 second trucks race 12 second trucks? Just wondering how it's gonna be a shootout if no one knows who wins.

oh, and somebody hook me up with some avatar/signature options! Please. :tu:

[Ohmsby]

Lightnings will win. This is just to let the Silverado club watch fast trucks

[Silver_2000]

Lightnings will win. This is just to let the Silverado club watch fast trucks
and Ill be the guy carrying the big BAN stick

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/Spookie455/Random/Banstick.jpg

[Silver_2000]

oh, and somebody hook me up with some avatar/signature options! Please. :tu:
To keep pesky Chevy owners and other newbies in line you have to have a minimum length of membership and participation to get the cool features

then there is another level of coolness above that but no chevy owner ( besides me ) has ever achieved it

[tiffo60]

We can all decide who wants to race who when we get there, we have our own 2 pit lanes so we can line up however we see fit. I say we do it like fights back in Highschool between rivalry schools( stand in a circle and point at who you want to tango with :D)




If you choose the biggest one and win, you usually dont have to fight the rest of the night:evil

[ONROIDS]

Lightnings will win. This is just to let the Silverado club watch fast trucks
:rll::rll::rll::rll:

[mustgofaster]

I'm not sure if I can make it or not, but if I can, Any 454 SS's going to be there? Might be fun, since that was always the big rival for the Gen1.

[ONROIDS]

I'm not sure if I can make it or not, but if I can, Any 454 SS's going to be there? Might be fun, since that was always the big rival for the Gen1.
none comin from our end that i know of.

[richardekirby]

just wondering why is it gonna get ugly? Oh and ill be there in my 05 5.3 silvy its slow.

To tell you the truth, I have not seen very many newer Chevys on the street or the track that can hang with a Lightning. When my truck was bone stock, I got beat twice by other trucks at the track. One was a reg. cab Dodge with a 377 stroked hemi and the other was an Intimidator SS that I don't know what had been done to it, but it was far from stock. I'm not sure what those guys had wrapped up in their trucks, but I'm sure it was way more than the 14K I have in my truck. Plus, the Dodge guy blew his truck up before the night was over.:( Are all of these awsome trucks ya'll got garage queens or what? I've run a few SS trucks on the street and they were rather boring. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Chevy man at heart and this is my first Ford, but when it comes to a Sports Truck, the L is the way to go. It is the total package, not just a straight line runner. As for the "it's going to get ugly" statement, you'll see what I mean come May 1st.:evil

[REDBLITZ]

There are plenty of fast chevy trucks out there....and it's harder to see it coming cuz they dont have badges like us. I bet you see some May 1st that make you think twice!

[richardekirby]

There are plenty of fast chevy trucks out there....and it's harder to see it coming cuz they dont have badges like us. I bet you see some May 1st that make you think twice!

I did not say there are no fast Chevy trucks out there. I own one. What I said is they will be surprised when all of these L's show up. Not many people, even FORD people, know what kind of engineering went into these trucks. I know some people that think a Lightning is an F150 with an appearance package. If you look at that other forum where this whole mess was started, you'll see a bunch of dorks that think their trucks can beat a Lightning. Maybe they can and then again maybe not. We'll have to wait until May 1st to find out. But I do know that they need to bring more than a 5.3 with a tune, open exhaust, and convertor if they want to have a chance.

[DamnYankee]

To tell you the truth, I have not seen very many newer Chevys on the street or the track that can hang with a Lightning

There are plenty of them out there. The problem with the street is probability. You have to first happen across a Lightning or other fast truck. You then have to feel them out to see if they want a quick run. You then have to have the room to run...those factors all being met happen too far and few between. :(


Are all of these awsome trucks ya'll got garage queens or what?

Mine is my daily driver. I also take it on trips. I drive mine 40 miles round trip every day, have under 20k in the truck/engine/turbo combined, and will walk most of what I encounter on the street. Not bragging, not trying to start anything, just stating facts.

[richardekirby]

There are plenty of them out there. The problem with the street is probability. You have to first happen across a Lightning or other fast truck. You then have to feel them out to see if they want a quick run. You then have to have the room to run...those factors all being met happen too far and few between. :(


Mine is my daily driver. I also take it on trips. I drive mine 40 miles round trip every day, have under 20k in the truck/engine/turbo combined, and will walk most of what I encounter on the street. Not bragging, not trying to start anything, just stating facts.

True, but I it seems like every time another truck throws a rev at me at a light it's a joke. You expect some competition then you find out all he's done to his truck is the intake and exhaust. I guess that's why they threw the rev, just to hear their pipes. I'm not saying my truck is super bad, my only mods are a 4lb pulley and intake work, but all the other trucks I've run on the street and track, with the exception of the two I mentioned, were slow. Not bragging, no BS, just facts.

Sounds cool. Hope to see it next month. Maybe I have not run into you on the streets because I don't go to Mesquite very much. The cops there are real TOOLS.

[DamnYankee]

True, but I it seems like every time another truck throws a rev at me at a light it's a joke. You expect some competition then you find out all he's done to his truck is the intake and exhaust. I guess that's why they threw the rev, just to hear their pipes. I'm not saying my truck is super bad, my only mods are a 4lb pulley and intake work, but all the other trucks I've run on the street and track, with the exception of the two I mentioned, were slow. Not bragging, no BS, just facts.

Sounds cool. Hope to see it next month. Maybe I have not run into you on the streets because I don't go to Mesquite very much. The cops there are real TOOLS.

I hear ya. Maybe they wanted to try out their new throttle body spacer on you.

:nana2

I don't come across many L's on the street either...not sure why. Anyway, yeah, hope to see you in a month. :tu:

[mustgofaster]

Hey, what do you all think of inviting some 454SS guys to join in the fun?

[ONROIDS]

I did not say there are no fast Chevy trucks out there. I own one. What I said is they will be surprised when all of these L's show up. Not many people, even FORD people, know what kind of engineering went into these trucks. I know some people that think a Lightning is an F150 with an appearance package. If you look at that other forum where this whole mess was started, you'll see a bunch of dorks that think their trucks can beat a Lightning. Maybe they can and then again maybe not. We'll have to wait until May 1st to find out. But I do know that they need to bring more than a 5.3 with a tune, open exhaust, and convertor if they want to have a chance.
i dont think we'll be suprised man, believe me there is penty of badass bowties out there, my truck is my daily also but i dont live in texas, but ill be at ennis in my 5.3 you can come pick on it if you want.

[charlie]

Hey, what do you all think of inviting some 454SS guys to join in the fun?



Your just looking for some one stock, you can out run. :evil

Are you going to go? It's on a Friday.

[mustgofaster]

Your just looking for some one stock, you can out run. :evil

Are you going to go? It's on a Friday.

Exactly! You know I'll be the slowest truck out there. (If I can make it... not definite yet) So I need someone my size to pick on.:evil

[TxStVanWilder]

To tell you the truth, I have not seen very many newer Chevys on the street or the track that can hang with a Lightning. When my truck was bone stock, I got beat twice by other trucks at the track. One was a reg. cab Dodge with a 377 stroked hemi and the other was an Intimidator SS that I don't know what had been done to it, but it was far from stock. I'm not sure what those guys had wrapped up in their trucks, but I'm sure it was way more than the 14K I have in my truck. Plus, the Dodge guy blew his truck up before the night was over.:( Are all of these awsome trucks ya'll got garage queens or what? I've run a few SS trucks on the street and they were rather boring. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Chevy man at heart and this is my first Ford, but when it comes to a Sports Truck, the L is the way to go. It is the total package, not just a straight line runner. As for the "it's going to get ugly" statement, you'll see what I mean come May 1st.:evil

like moze my truckis my daily driver... and i drive it EVERYWHERE... im almost at 200,000 on the clock as it sits right now and still on the original motor... actually stock everything except the cam inside the motor... as for having 14k in your truck it all depends on the timeline you base that upon... you can pick up an 02 silverado and have alot less than 14 in it and be WELL over 500-600 hp


True, but I it seems like every time another truck throws a rev at me at a light it's a joke. You expect some competition then you find out all he's done to his truck is the intake and exhaust.

but all the other trucks I've run on the street and track, with the exception of the two I mentioned, were slow.


there will be alot of street trucks out there that will suprise you :tu:

[REDBLITZ]

I treat them all as if they are fast...cuz you never know.

[mustgofaster]

It's official... I will be there.

Thanks Charlie! You helped & didn't even know it.

[charlie]

Wait...................... Lets do a little adding.

3 days on my back in the winter on the front end of the truck. 2 weekends under your truck this summer. And All I get is one date?:eek: Damn she's a slave driver. :D


And just in case your better half reads this:

Disclaimer: I'm just kidding :evil

[T Hogg]

I have been talking w/ the Chevy guys and this is what we came up with so far.

Make a few dial in passes and write the a time on your back window as followed.
13.00-13.50= L13
13.60-14.00= H13
12.00- 12.50= L12 ect. You get the picture.

Then we can match up races acorrding to your time. If you go too fast ie.(L12 on your window and you go 11.80) you lose. We could also have some grudge races before or after for the folks who still want to have a pissing match. Also maybe the two fastest trucks go head to head.

Does this sound good to everyone?

[tiffo60]

I have been talking w/ the Chevy guys and this is what we came up with so far.

Make a few dial in passes and write the a time on your back window as followed.
13.00-13.50= L13
13.60-14.00= H13
12.00- 12.50= L12 ect. You get the picture.

Then we can match up races acorrding to your time. If you go too fast ie.(L12 on your window and you go 11.80) you lose. We could also have some grudge races before or after for the folks who still want to have a pissing match. Also maybe the two fastest trucks go head to head.

Does this sound good to everyone?

Thats sounds like a pretty organized way of doing it:tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

That sounds perfect to me Terry. I will bring my window marker with me :tu:

[brobradh77]

I have been talking w/ the Chevy guys and this is what we came up with so far.

Make a few dial in passes and write the a time on your back window as followed.
13.00-13.50= L13
13.60-14.00= H13
12.00- 12.50= L12 ect. You get the picture.

Then we can match up races acorrding to your time. If you go too fast ie.(L12 on your window and you go 11.80) you lose. We could also have some grudge races before or after for the folks who still want to have a pissing match. Also maybe the two fastest trucks go head to head.

Does this sound good to everyone?

That sounds fair :tu:

[duckysbht]

I have been talking w/ the Chevy guys and this is what we came up with so far.

Make a few dial in passes and write the a time on your back window as followed.
13.00-13.50= L13
13.60-14.00= H13
12.00- 12.50= L12 ect. You get the picture.

Then we can match up races acorrding to your time. If you go too fast ie.(L12 on your window and you go 11.80) you lose. We could also have some grudge races before or after for the folks who still want to have a pissing match. Also maybe the two fastest trucks go head to head.

Does this sound good to everyone?

Sounds good to me

[REDBLITZ]

<------L17? :icon_biggrin:

Sounds good to me!

I got a feeling the 12-13sec L's will be getting more races.

[TXLIGHTNING]

<------l17? :icon_biggrin:

Sounds good to me!

I got a feeling the 12-13sec l's will be getting more races. +1

[Shiner1]

Sounds like bracket racing to me. Lets go heads up.

[ONROIDS]

Great im screwed, nitrous sucks for consistansy :D

[T Hogg]

Sounds like bracket racing to me. Lets go heads up.

This is heads up. But just can't go faster than your dial in time. I'm sure there will some Chevy guys that want to line up with BIG RED for some one on one before we start our brackets.:icon_mrgreen: But then agian once they hear your truck you might not get any action. Will see.

[T Hogg]

Great im screwed, nitrous sucks for consistansy :D


I'm sure you wont be the only one with NOS. Just don't go too fast and you'll be fine.

[duckysbht]

I hope I post my fastest time with the first couple runs

[charlie]

This is heads up. But just can't go faster than your dial in time.

Sounds like pinks strategy. I kinda like it. I'll loose my a$$. But I like it.

[Chris94L]

so basically gonna be setup as index racing? I'm gonna try my best to make it out.

[Silver_2000]

TXLIGHTNING (http://www.talonclub.com/forum/member.php?u=1183)

to make it easy why dont you put all the details about the event in your first post so people that didnt read all the drama and skipped the 10 th page that had the date on it will know where to go and what to do :tu::tu:

[dboat]

TXLIGHTNING (http://www.talonclub.com/forum/member.php?u=1183)

to make it easy why dont you put all the details about the event in your first post so people that didnt read all the drama and skipped the 10 th page that had the date on it will know where to go and what to do :tu::tu:

How about something over in the Talon events forum?

[Silver_2000]

How about something over in the Talon events forum?
this is in the event forum .... :bows

[TXLIGHTNING]

TXLIGHTNING (http://www.talonclub.com/forum/member.php?u=1183)

to make it easy why dont you put all the details about the event in your first post so people that didnt read all the drama and skipped the 10 th page that had the date on it will know where to go and what to do :tu: Got it :tu: All info is listed on the first post now, good idea Doug :beer:


this is in the event forum .... :bows Yeah, I figured I would post it here because it is an event :D

[richardekirby]

What safety equipment is needed for running mid to high 12's (I hope)? I have a helmet and driveshaft loop. I think the ds loop is not needed unless running slicks. It's been about 10 yrs since I've run at Ennis and that was a 10 second bracket car, so I'm sure things are a little different now.:d

[tiffo60]

What safety equipment is needed for running mid to high 12's (I hope)? I have a helmet and driveshaft loop. I think the ds loop is not needed unless running slicks. It's been about 10 yrs since I've run at Ennis and that was a 10 second bracket car, so I'm sure things are a little different now.:d

:tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

What safety equipment is needed for running mid to high 12's (I hope)? I have a helmet and driveshaft loop. I think the ds loop is not needed unless running slicks. It's been about 10 yrs since I've run at Ennis and that was a 10 second bracket car, so I'm sure things are a little different now.:d You got the helmet, now all you need is to show up with long pants :tu:

[duckysbht]

If you tech in with street tires on, they usually dont check for DS loop. Then you can go back to the pit and put the slicks on

[TXLIGHTNING]

I don't have a DS loop and they didn't even check last time I was there. And I was running slicks the whole time.

[richardekirby]

I have a ds loop, but I don't have slicks, unless somebody has some they want to loan/rent for the night?:icon_mrgreen: I forgot about them being sticklers on the long pants. I usually run at Redline and Cedar Creek. Redline does not care if you were shorts in a street car/truck and Cedar Creek would let you run a 5 second car with nothing on but your boxers.knana Man, that place is scarey.

[BC Lightning]

Looks like it is going to be a pretty big turnout, there are guys from out of state making the trip, and a guy from Cali is possibly making the trip

[L8 APEX]

just a Friday night thing? If so it can't be that good...

[tliss]

As of right now I plan on making it out for this one...probably spectating only, unless I get the urge to unleash :evil. Been a while since I've been to the track and hung out with you guys.

Tom

[BC Lightning]

Even if it is just a Friday night thing it should be a really GREAT time :beer:

[TxStVanWilder]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/txstvanwilder/trear2-1.jpg

[In2deep]

Does it really say that on the back of that primered tailgate!!??

[HARLEY/SC]

Does it really say that on the back of that primered tailgate!!??
I dont think so. I think its a ford tailgate in hes was trying to cover up for the word ford..:rll:So he didnt know what else to do but that. LOL!!!

[TxStVanWilder]

Does it really say that on the back of that primered tailgate!!??

lol nah... just dont have enough posts to place that as my sig picture


I dont think so. I think its a ford tailgate in hes was trying to cover up for the word ford..:rll:So he didnt know what else to do but that. LOL!!!

not gonna lie i lol'd.... a lil.... but i may have to bust out with some tape and put it on there for the track

[joshc_guitar]

I'm down! I found out from a Cheby owner on Ricekiller just now but I'll be there I want the award for slowest!

[joshc_guitar]

lol nah... just dont have enough posts to place that as my sig picture



not gonna lie i lol'd.... a lil.... but i may have to bust out with some tape and put it on there for the track

Alan GTFO MY FORUM! jk. Why have I not heard of this until just now!??!!!?!?!

[joshc_guitar]

Does it really say that on the back of that primered tailgate!!??

No but his shit is quick. I've seen him race.

[TXLIGHTNING]

Alan GTFO MY FORUM! jk. Why have I not heard of this until just now!??!!!?!?! There has been 2 or 3 threads running on this for some time now. So get ur truck ready and be there bro :tu: :beer:

[TXLIGHTNING]

No but his shit is quick. I've seen him race. What did it run?

[joshc_guitar]

I never said it was a legal race.... but a sprayed '06 Mustang GT only beat him by a fender on a 20 roll.

[03LightningRocks]

I don't have a DS loop and they didn't even check last time I was there. And I was running slicks the whole time.

Are you aware of what the drive shaft loop is for? Running slicks with no drive shaft loop is worse than drunk driving. That drive shaft flying out from under your truck becomes a harpoon which could kill the guy in the lane next to you. This ain't one of those rule violations that only risk your life, it is one that could kill someone else.

Maybe you folks don't want me to show up. I snitch out safety violations and don't really care if you know I am the one who did it. The drag strip and the rules should be respected. Rules came about due to folks learning the hard way.

How many folks here watched what happened to Frank at lightning fest a couple years back. I have seen a few other major crashes while racing in the FFW circuit a couple years. Accidents happen quick and when you least expect it. Having the proper safety equipment can keep you or someone else alive if the worse happens.

[dboat]

Are you aware of what the drive shaft loop is for? Running slicks with no drive shaft loop is worse than drunk driving. That drive shaft flying out from under your truck becomes a harpoon which could kill the guy in the lane next to you. This ain't one of those rule violations that only risk your life, it is one that could kill someone else.

Maybe you folks don't want me to show up. I snitch out safety violations and don't really care if you know I am the one who did it. The drag strip and the rules should be respected. Rules came about due to folks learning the hard way.

How many folks here watched what happened to Frank at lightning fest a couple years back. I have seen a few other major crashes while racing in the FFW circuit a couple years. Accidents happen quick and when you least expect it. Having the proper safety equipment can keep you or someone else alive if the worse happens.

AMEN BROTHER!!!!

I have a DS loop and rarely ever race.. but my life is worth more than the cost of a DS loop.. if you need one, get one, order it and put it on.. heck, I even put my own on and most here know that I am not that mechanically inclined.

Dana

[TXLIGHTNING]

Are you aware of what the drive shaft loop is for? Running slicks with no drive shaft loop is worse than drunk driving. That drive shaft flying out from under your truck becomes a harpoon which could kill the guy in the lane next to you. This ain't one of those rule violations that only risk your life, it is one that could kill someone else.

Maybe you folks don't want me to show up. I snitch out safety violations and don't really care if you know I am the one who did it. The drag strip and the rules should be respected. Rules came about due to folks learning the hard way.

How many folks here watched what happened to Frank at lightning fest a couple years back. I have seen a few other major crashes while racing in the FFW circuit a couple years. Accidents happen quick and when you least expect it. Having the proper safety equipment can keep you or someone else alive if the worse happens. No worries Rocks, got one put on Mon. So you don't have to snitch me out :D :beer:

[TxStVanWilder]

Alan GTFO MY FORUM! jk. Why have I not heard of this until just now!??!!!?!?!

i am taking over now.... you GTFO :gatling:


No but his shit is quick. I've seen him race.

quick is relative.... mine is NOT quick... thats a bunch of lies


What did it run?

slow... honestly


I never said it was a legal race.... but a sprayed '06 Mustang GT only beat him by a fender on a 20 roll.

MOAR LIES!!!!1!1!!!

[03LightningRocks]

No worries Rocks, got one put on Mon. So you don't have to snitch me out :D :beer:


OK...cause I would have....:d.

[TXLIGHTNING]

OK...cause I would have....:d. :D :gatling:----------:eek:< Rocks :d

[03LightningRocks]

I know how you country boyeez are. I remember this guy from Hallsville. Instead of brakes, he had a rock on a rope he would throw out his window to slow him down at the finish line. The rope broke and he couldn't stop. He ended up on the highway 20 miles away where he took out these spandex wearing bikers.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/URDumb-cycling.JPG


Keeping in mind where you are from, I have to ask. Is it a real store bought drive shaft loop or is it a bunch of coat hanger twisted together and JB welded around the drive shaft? :evil

[TXLIGHTNING]

I know how you country boyeez are. I remember this guy from Hallsville. Instead of brakes, he had a rock on a rope he would throw out his window to slow him down at the finish line. The rope broke and he couldn't stop. He ended up on the highway 20 miles away where he took out these spandex wearing bikers.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/URDumb-cycling.JPG


Keeping in mind where you are from, I have to ask. Is it a real store bought drive shaft loop or is it a bunch of coat hanger twisted together and JB welded around the drive shaft? :evil :rll:It a two piece from JLP Rocks :rll: :beer: I just noticed, this is my 1800th post :D

[03LightningRocks]

.............. :beer: I just noticed, this is my 1800th post :D

knanaCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! WooHoo....Doug....give this man his 1800th post prize!!! http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/735411.gif

[juicedgt]

im there

[dboat]

:rll:It a two piece from JLP Rocks :rll: :beer: I just noticed, this is my 1800th post :D


ONLY 1800... thats junior league compared to some of us.. :evil

Glad to see that you contribute..

Dana

[my2002lightning]

1,800 posts?!? That's somewhere between punk-b!tch and Chevy-troll status around here.:evil:D


ONLY 1800... thats junior league compared to some of us.. :evil

Glad to see that you contribute..

Dana

[TXLIGHTNING]

I can take it ;) Keep it comming guys :d

[TxStVanWilder]

Chevy-troll status around here.:evil:D


i lol'd

[03LightningRocks]

1,800 posts?!? That's somewhere between punk-b!tch and Chevy-troll status around here.:evil:D


:rll:

[Shiner1]

1,800 posts?!? That's somewhere between punk-b!tch and Chevy-troll status around here.:evil:D

Oh hell!! I'm in real trouble....

[richardekirby]

Are you aware of what the drive shaft loop is for? Running slicks with no drive shaft loop is worse than drunk driving. That drive shaft flying out from under your truck becomes a harpoon which could kill the guy in the lane next to you. This ain't one of those rule violations that only risk your life, it is one that could kill someone else.

Maybe you folks don't want me to show up. I snitch out safety violations and don't really care if you know I am the one who did it. The drag strip and the rules should be respected. Rules came about due to folks learning the hard way.

How many folks here watched what happened to Frank at lightning fest a couple years back. I have seen a few other major crashes while racing in the FFW circuit a couple years. Accidents happen quick and when you least expect it. Having the proper safety equipment can keep you or someone else alive if the worse happens.

+1. DS loop was my first mod. Like the man said, you never know when stuff is going to happen. In the many years I have been hanging out at tracks, I've seen a lot of bad things happen. I know personally I was glad I had the proper safety equipment when my motor decided to let go one year at Super Chevy. It happened suddenly, without any warning, while I was doing 130mph at the top end of the track. I was in the right lane and the car took a hard left and looped around when the slicks hit the oil and water. I had a pretty hard impact with the left retaining wall, but walked away unhurt. I wish I could say that for the car.:( As a precaution they put me in the ambulance and check my vitals while I watched the track crew load my car on a rollback. The medic said my heart rate and blood pressure were elevated. I looked at her and said no sh*t, I just crashed my car! It was hard to deal with at the time, but I realized how lucky I was to be ok when my friends told me how bad it looked.

[PUMP]

Oh hell!! I'm in real trouble....Me three
:eek:

[In2deep]

I thought pull up with my wife beater and shorts,flipflops with a cold beer in my hand running a spare tire was acceptable

[ADale13]

I thought pull up with my wife beater and shorts,flipflops with a cold beer in my hand running a spare tire was acceptable
wait... its not?


dayum.:beer:

[0'Lightning]

I thought pull up with my wife beater and shorts,flipflops with a cold beer in my hand running a spare tire was acceptable

lol, thats how I roll

[03LightningRocks]

No doubt, a cold beer to quench my thirst after smoking crack is always good while drag racing. Heck....sometimes i don't even wear pants. Makes it easier to piss when I just flop that bad boy out the window as I drive.:tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

No doubt, a cold beer to quench my thirst after smoking crack is always good while drag racing. Heck....sometimes i don't even wear pants. Makes it easier to piss when I just flop that bad boy out the window as I drive.:tu: :rll::rll:

[my2002lightning]

Hang on, Uncle Rocks! Doug allows this and deletes my "Guess her Muff" post?:confused::rolleyes::evil


No doubt, a cold beer to quench my thirst after smoking crack is always good while drag racing. Heck....sometimes i don't even wear pants. Makes it easier to piss when I just flop that bad boy out the window as I drive.:tu:

[In2deep]

To much fun, to much fun!!

[dboat]

No doubt, a cold beer to quench my thirst after smoking crack is always good while drag racing. Heck....sometimes i don't even wear pants. Makes it easier to piss when I just flop that bad boy out the window as I drive.:tu:

The idea that your "bad boy" is long enough to reach the window proves you have been drinking beer and smoking crack... :evil

Dana

[Silver_2000]

Hang on, Uncle Rocks! Doug allows this and deletes my "Guess her Muff" post?:confused::rolleyes::evil
Ronald
this is at least about racing

[03dsglightning]

; ) whats needed for running 14's ?

[Silver_2000]

; ) whats needed for running 14's ?

just stay off the brakes and you should be in the 13s

[03dsglightning]

lol i could prolly run a 13 in reverse

[my2002lightning]

..and meant in good-fun.


Ronald
this is at least about racing

[dboat]

; ) whats needed for running 14's ?


If you are going to race then get one.. they are not that expensive and just a good idea.. IMHO

Dana

[03LightningRocks]

just stay off the brakes and you should be in the 13s


:rll:

[richardekirby]

I thought pull up with my wife beater and shorts,flipflops with a cold beer in my hand running a spare tire was acceptable

It is at Cedar Creek. I think it's a 3 drink minimum to race there.:beer:

[03LightningRocks]

The idea that your "bad boy" is long enough to reach the window proves you have been drinking beer and smoking crack... :evil

Dana

Hey Now....let's not show our jealousy. I am sure there are things you can do that I can't do.

[03LightningRocks]

Hang on, Uncle Rocks! Doug allows this and deletes my "Guess her Muff" post?:confused::rolleyes::evil

It's because I laugh at all his jokes.:cool:

[dboat]

Hey Now....let's not show our jealousy. I am sure there are things you can do that I can't do.

Yep, drive and throw my "bad boy" out the passenger side window. :tu:

Dana

[ONROIDS]

did you guys miss me :icon_mrgreen: so i figured i should own up and tell you all that i wont be there, just got a new house and my move in date is may 1st, but for those guys that really wanna run me and live in the dfw area, we'll get a race lined out, i hate having to back out but im sure there will be another GTG. I come to dfw all the time so whenever someone is heading to the track and wants a good grudge race lemme know.

[dboat]

did you guys miss me :icon_mrgreen: so i figured i should own up and tell you all that i wont be there, just got a new house and my move in date is may 1st, but for those guys that really wanna run me and live in the dfw area, we'll get a race lined out, i hate having to back out but im sure there will be another GTG. I come to dfw all the time so whenever someone is heading to the track and wants a good grudge race lemme know.


WHAT???:mad:

Hey, congratulations.. good luck with the new house.. but I wouldnt hold my breath on having a bunch of Talon guys offer to help you move.. I think you would understand.. ;)

Dana

[Shiner1]

WHAT???:mad:

Hey, congratulations.. good luck with the new house.. but I wouldnt hold my breath on having a bunch of Talon guys offer to help you move.. I think you would understand.. ;)

Dana

:rll::rll::rll:

[tiffo60]

did you guys miss me :icon_mrgreen: so i figured i should own up and tell you all that i wont be there, just got a new house and my move in date is may 1st, but for those guys that really wanna run me and live in the dfw area, we'll get a race lined out, i hate having to back out but im sure there will be another GTG. I come to dfw all the time so whenever someone is heading to the track and wants a good grudge race lemme know.

start moving on the 1st at 12am, should be done by noon and still be able to make the shootout:d

[Silver_2000]

wow Im shocked :icon_rolleyes:

The smack talkers backing out .... :hammer:

Let me catch my breath ... LOL :rll::rll::rll::rll:

[03LightningRocks]

:popcorn:popcorn:popcorn

[ADale13]

wow Im shocked :icon_rolleyes:

The smack talkers backing out .... :hammer:

Let me catch my breath ... LOL :rll::rll::rll::rll:



lol! im right there with ya.... :tu:

[duckysbht]

haha I gotta pick up his slack now. If I can't hopefully the farmtruc can knana

[SS THiS]

did you guys miss me :icon_mrgreen: so i figured i should own up and tell you all that i wont be there, just got a new house and my move in date is may 1st, but for those guys that really wanna run me and live in the dfw area, we'll get a race lined out, i hate having to back out but im sure there will be another GTG. I come to dfw all the time so whenever someone is heading to the track and wants a good grudge race lemme know.
Congrats on the house! At least you letting guys know, Then just not showing up bro!:tu:I'm not in the area for a little friendly race but maybe we can meet one day for one!

[TXLIGHTNING]

Well guys, it look like I have a bad valve on the pass side 4th one up. It has farked up 3 plugs in 3 days :flaming: It almost looks like the valve is hitting the spark plug and bending it out of shape. I will be there on May 1st, but I wont be able to race because I will still be on my break in tune for my new built motor. DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!

[tiffo60]

Well guys, it look like I have a bad valve on the pass side 4th one up. It has farked up 3 plugs in 3 days :flaming: It almost looks like the valve is hitting the spark plug and bending it out of shape. I will be there on May 1st, but I wont be able to race because I will still be on my break in tune for my new built motor. DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!

drive it 500 miles one night, change the oil and run the bejeebs out of itknana

[03LightningRocks]

Well guys, it look like I have a bad valve on the pass side 4th one up. It has farked up 3 plugs in 3 days :flaming: It almost looks like the valve is hitting the spark plug and bending it out of shape. I will be there on May 1st, but I wont be able to race because I will still be on my break in tune for my new built motor. DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!

Break In tune???? They aren't that delicate when built properly. My built motor still doesn't have 500 miles on it and I have put many 1/4mile passes on her. Break it in like you plan to drive it. Hard and fast. Show up and race....don't be a pansy.

[TXLIGHTNING]

drive it 500 miles one night, change the oil and run the bejeebs out of itknana Hell Tiff, I cant drive it 10 miles under 3000rpm without the plug going out :flaming: This morning I changed out the plug for the 3rd time in 3 days, drove it easy (because I was afraid of romping on it) and in under 10 miles the plug went out again. The truck is running like shit! And that was @ 12* timing and 10.8 AFR! I don't know what else to do :confused: Im not going to put anymore $ into this stock block.

[TXLIGHTNING]

Break In tune???? They aren't that delicate when built properly. My built motor still doesn't have 500 miles on it and I have put many 1/4mile passes on her. Break it in like you plan to drive it. Hard and fast. Show up and race....don't be a pansy. I thought it took around 1500 miles before the motor was broke in. Hell guys, I might be there with my new motor and BTS tranny after all :tu:

[tiffo60]

Hell Tiff, I cant drive it 10 miles under 3000rpm without the plug going out :flaming: This morning I changed out the plug for the 3rd time in 3 days, drove it easy (because I was afraid of romping on it) and in under 10 miles the plug went out again. The truck is running like shit! And that was @ 12* timing and 10.8 AFR! I don't know what else to do :confused: Im not going to put anymore $ into this stock block.

Im talking about when you put the LB in:tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Im talking about when you put the LB in:tu: Gotcha Tiff, looks like the motor and tranny are going in next week :beer:

[tiffo60]

Gotcha Tiff, looks like the motor and tranny are going in next week :beer:

awesome, do you have your tunning session setup yet?

[TXLIGHTNING]

awesome, do you have your tunning session setup yet? Yep, got it all taken care of :tu:

[tiffo60]

Yep, got it all taken care of :tu:

:bows

[03LightningRocks]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the BTS tranny cost you? I assume you are buying it new.

[TXLIGHTNING]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the BTS tranny cost you? I assume you are buying it new. Bought Chad's Aka "Fuzzy" BTS tranny. He is going with a power glide so he can run a trans brake. Its got a PI 2400 stall as well. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16765

[03LightningRocks]

Bought Chad's Aka "Fuzzy" BTS tranny. He is going with a power glide so he can run a trans brake. Its got a PI 2400 stall as well. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16765

Oh...OK. From what I hear, you will be very happy with the BTS. It's on my wish list eventually.

[ONROIDS]

WHAT???:mad:

Hey, congratulations.. good luck with the new house.. but I wouldnt hold my breath on having a bunch of Talon guys offer to help you move.. I think you would understand.. ;)

Dana
ahh wtf why not hahah, nah i hate backin out, but gotta do what i gotta do, believe me ive been gettin it bad from the ls1 guys

start moving on the 1st at 12am, should be done by noon and still be able to make the shootout:d
yea probably, but i gotta fork out alot of cash on the 1st, the rent alone is 1100, and im a single dude man, plus with all the cost of utilities and crap its gonna be a ramen month til payday hahahha

Congrats on the house! At least you letting guys know, Then just not showing up bro!:tu:I'm not in the area for a little friendly race but maybe we can meet one day for one!
yea im down for it, youll outrun me for sure but id love to come run ya.

[brobradh77]

Don't worry garrison you will find that lucky man someday..lol

Congrats on the house...too bad you cant make it to the meet.

Next time :)

[mustgofaster]

After all the $#it you were talking?!!? Really?!!? Typical...you are just like the Chebby guy @ work. It's been going on for 5 years & 2 different employers. (we both went to the same place after quitting the hellhole we were working in) Anyway... It started with his S-10. He said, "All I need is a chip & traction bars & I'll beat your Lightning" Now he has an 07' 5.3 extend cab 1500... Still says he can beat me. For 5 FREAKIN YEARS HE'S BEEN $#IT TALKING BUT ALWAYS HAS AN EXCUSE WHY HE CAN'T RACE. ALL TALK, NO ACTION. I say put up, or shut up. So, point is, I see that this is typical bow tie behavior. Well, Chebby does say that they are, "like a rock" I've never seen a rock do much but just sit there, so I guess that's why the Chebby boys run like chickens.:evil Oh well.

Seriously though.. Good luck with the house... Just bought my first house 3 years ago & will never go back to aprtments. If for nothing else, because I love having a garage. Maybe @ the next shootout we'll meet. I say that the first round of beers are on you:beer: for missing this shootout.

[my2002lightning]

I lollered!:evil Serious, what are you renting for $1,100/mo. in Big-Mac, OK? That's crazy.


Don't worry garrison you will find that lucky man someday..lol

[mustgofaster]

I lollered!:evil Serious, what are you renting for $1,100/mo. in Big-Mac, OK? That's crazy.

That is a good question. My mortgage is only $620 a month.

[ONROIDS]

After all the $#it you were talking?!!? Really?!!? Typical...you are just like the Chebby guy @ work. It's been going on for 5 years & 2 different employers. (we both went to the same place after quitting the hellhole we were working in) Anyway... It started with his S-10. He said, "All I need is a chip & traction bars & I'll beat your Lightning" Now he has an 07' 5.3 extend cab 1500... Still says he can beat me. For 5 FREAKIN YEARS HE'S BEEN $#IT TALKING BUT ALWAYS HAS AN EXCUSE WHY HE CAN'T RACE. ALL TALK, NO ACTION. I say put up, or shut up. So, point is, I see that this is typical bow tie behavior. Well, Chebby does say that they are, "like a rock" I've never seen a rock do much but just sit there, so I guess that's why the Chebby boys run like chickens.:evil Oh well.

Seriously though.. Good luck with the house... Just bought my first house 3 years ago & will never go back to aprtments. If for nothing else, because I love having a garage. Maybe @ the next shootout we'll meet. I say that the first round of beers are on you:beer: for missing this shootout.
i dont need anything to outrun you man just gotta show up hahhah nah for sure ill get the first round, and we better have another one.

I lollered!:evil Serious, what are you renting for $1,100/mo. in Big-Mac, OK? That's crazy.


That is a good question. My mortgage is only $620 a month.
its a 4 room 2 bath with a bigass 2 car garage thank god, its a pretty damn big house, more than i need but its nice and in a nice part of town.

[duckysbht]

After all the $#it you were talking?!!? Really?!!? Typical...you are just like the Chebby guy @ work. It's been going on for 5 years & 2 different employers. (we both went to the same place after quitting the hellhole we were working in) Anyway... It started with his S-10. He said, "All I need is a chip & traction bars & I'll beat your Lightning" Now he has an 07' 5.3 extend cab 1500... Still says he can beat me. For 5 FREAKIN YEARS HE'S BEEN $#IT TALKING BUT ALWAYS HAS AN EXCUSE WHY HE CAN'T RACE. ALL TALK, NO ACTION. I say put up, or shut up.

I'll put up


So, point is, I see that this is typical bow tie behavior. Well, Chebby does say that they are, "like a rock" I've never seen a rock do much but just sit there, so I guess that's why the Chebby boys run like chickens.:evil Oh well.

Chebby boys run like chickens because they are like a rock and sit there? What? hahah

[TXLIGHTNING]

My motor and tranny install should be done next week. I hope I will have it ready for the SD, if not I will still be there :tu:

[mustgofaster]

[quote=duckysbht;165618]I'll put up

Apparently you are one of the few. I'll be the slow one there. Looking forward to the fun!

[brobradh77]

I'll run anyone and everyone..I dont care..I have said it once and I will say it again..If you beat me great..I'll shake your hand and give you props..Its not that big of a deal.

[charlie]

Well guys, it look like I have a bad valve on the pass side 4th one up. It has farked up 3 plugs in 3 days :flaming: It almost looks like the valve is hitting the spark plug and bending it out of shape. I will be there on May 1st, but I wont be able to race because I will still be on my break in tune for my new built motor. DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!

My brake in time....... 20 min.

Just stop on the way and change the oil a couple of times.:D

[Shiner1]

My brake in time....... 20 min.

Just stop on the way and change the oil a couple of times.:D

:rll::rll:

[DamnYankee]

Do you guys have a running (condensed) list of those attending? Wondering how our numbers (of racers) is going to compare...

[ZeusSVT]

did you guys miss me :icon_mrgreen: so i figured i should own up and tell you all that i wont be there, just got a new house and my move in date is may 1st, but for those guys that really wanna run me and live in the dfw area, we'll get a race lined out, i hate having to back out but im sure there will be another GTG. I come to dfw all the time so whenever someone is heading to the track and wants a good grudge race lemme know.

Yep, typical....:throw:

[tiffo60]

I got a response back today and she had some questions, so I thought I would post it let yall voice your opinions:tu:

She asking if we have anyone that would want to announce the shootout, maybe one guy from Lightning side and one from the Chevy side?


That sounds great! If you could get me some information about the different groups that are racing that way I can post some information online next week. Also, do you have one or two guys from each group that could come up and do some commentating while those two groups run on Friday? We do not have an announcer on Fast Fridays, so it would be great if you have a guy or two who could come up to Race Control during that time and I would give them the mic.

My idea is to designate 2 lanes for your group. One for Lightning forum and one for Chevy forum. The lanes would be open all night from 7pm-12am. Do your guys just run as many times as they want? Are you going to be keep up with that or are we going to have to make announcements? What is your idea on that? Also, the dial ins that you are putting on the back of their trucks…that is just for you, correct? We do not do dial ins on Fast Fridays it’s just time trials. Are you wanting us to put dial ins on the board? Let me know what you’re thinking about that. Also, we do have a lane already designated for grudge racing all the trucks have to do is come into those two lanes side by side so they are pulled to race each other. We do not rearrange in the grudge lanes. You run who you are next to. We give out a lane assignment sheet to the racers when they go thru tech.

Let’s pin down those details and I will get you the lane assignments so you can go ahead and communicate those details with your guys. I’m really excited and hope that this forum challenge is a great new hit for FAST FRIDAYS!!

Thanks,
Ashley Kellough
Competition Director/Event Supervisor

[Shiner1]

IMO I think we should just run each other. (No dial ins) If you come across a chevy or a ford, whatever the case maybe and they whip your ass...then you know not to race that guy again. I say grudge it all night. As for calling the races, that would be cool. I'm not opposed to a little mic time. Don't know how good it would be. But I'd give it a shot.

[03LightningRocks]

IMO I think we should just run each other. (No dial ins) If you come across a chevy or a ford, whatever the case maybe and they whip your ass...then you know not to race that guy again. I say grudge it all night. As for calling the races, that would be cool. I'm not opposed to a little mic time. Don't know how good it would be. But I'd give it a shot.

If I understood a post made earlier in one of these threads, they were talking about using the dial ins as more of an index than a bracket. The idea being to make the races somewhat even. Take my truck for instance. What would be the point of someone with a 12 second truck trying to beat me? It would look like the special Olympics. It sounds like the track is getting indexing confused with dial in bracket racing.

I would only be willing to talk on the mic if I can smoke lots of pot while I do it, but then I would not be able to race....or even drive home. So with this in mind....I nominate Shiner to work the mic for Talon.:evil But we all get to make fun of you on the forum the next day.:D

[tiffo60]

we were talking about setting it up like this

Make a few dial in passes and write the time on there back window as followed.
13.00-13.50= L13
13.60-14.00= H13
12.00- 12.50= L12
So on and so forth
and if someone sandbags there dial-in and runs out of there index then they loose the race

[Ohmsby]

If I understood a post made earlier in one of these threads, they were talking about using the dial ins as more of an index than a bracket. The idea being to make the races somewhat even. Take my truck for instance. What would be the point of someone with a 12 second truck trying to beat me? It would look like the special Olympics. It sounds like the track is getting indexing confused with dial in bracket racing.

I would only be willing to talk on the mic if I can smoke lots of pot while I do it, but then I would not be able to race....or even drive home. So with this in mind....I nominate Shiner to work the mic for Talon.:evil But we all get to make fun of you on the forum the next day.:D

+1 ,+1,+1,+1,+1 I agreed with all of it

[BC Lightning]

The way its going to work is there will be two dial in passes so you know what class your in, there is no reason a 14sec truck needs to go against a 10sec built truck heads up.

Once you get your dial in we will separate into classes and its heads up racing from there, thats pretty much how it was done at pinks all out a few weeks back

[nacklas]

i say keep the "bracket" style for the first two races people do, that way you can dial in you truck

then run heads up from there in your class, they did a modified version of this at pinks all out a few weeks back

+1

[BC Lightning]

+1

you quoted before my ninja edit :hammer:

[ZeusSVT]

you quoted before my ninja edit :hammer:

:rll:

[Shiner1]

"So with this in mind....I nominate Shiner to work the mic for Talon.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/devil.gif But we all get to make fun of you on the forum the next day.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif "

I would expect nothing less. However there should be more than one tard, besides me up there making a fool of themselves.

[dboat]

+1 ,+1,+1,+1,+1 I agreed with all of it

You are soooooo easy...


Dana

[dboat]

However there should be more than one tard, besides me up there making a fool of themselves.

Sounds like a job for Ohmsby... :tu:

Dana

[Ohmsby]

Sounds like a job for Ohmsby... :tu:

Dana


Won't work I will be flirting with some hot chic from up north who I hear is flying in that eve....:D

[dboat]

Won't work I will be flirting with some hot chic from up north who I hear is flying in that eve....:D

hmmm, good thing my wife likes motorsports, and drinking and partying with Talon guys.. oh snap!!

[Chris94L]

how much is entry + tech card?

[tiffo60]

how much is entry + tech card?

15 to race
10 to watch

[tiffo60]

"So with this in mind....I nominate Shiner to work the mic for Talon.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/devil.gif But we all get to make fun of you on the forum the next day.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif "

I would expect nothing less. However there should be more than one tard, besides me up there making a fool of themselves.

I guess you drew the short stick, the mic is yours:d

[tiffo60]

Would anyone be interested in making a spreadsheet of some sort to keep up with the results?

[03LightningRocks]

Sounds like a job for Ohmsby... :tu:

Dana

If I am not mistaken John, I think he just called you a tard.:icon_cool:

[Shiner1]

Ennis still running 1320 or did they shorten the track??

[Ohmsby]

If I am not mistaken John, I think he just called you a tard.:icon_cool:


That is not a nice word a lot of my lightning friends are special:D

[maxwell]

Well I've been a member at Nloc screenname "nvr l8" since 2002. I figured since I'm in Tx I'll check out this forum. I 'll be at the motorplex tonight, see ya'll there.

[TXLIGHTNING]

I'm not going to be able to make it guys :mad: My truck wont be out of the shop till Mon and my schedule changed and I have to work till 7pm tonight :flaming: You guys have fun and kick sum Chebby ass man!! I will definitely make the next one with my new and improved L.

[Shiner1]

I guess you drew the short stick, the mic is yours:d

I was just fooling about. I think those that arn't racing should take turns :evil

[T Hogg]

It seems the Chevy list is getting shorter. I guess after we knock those Chevy boyz off we'll have some DFW vs SA vs A-town vs H-town Lightning action.:tu:

[DamnYankee]

Yeah - we're not having a very good turn out unfortunately. No doubt you guys will have the fastest trucks. I don't think we have any of our 10's or 9's showing. :(

[03LightningRocks]

I was hoping to go but it is not always easy for me to escape early on Fridays. Getting my crap together for an outing takes me a few hours prep time. I hope ya'll had fun out there. :(