Last Test and Tune At Ennis for the season....... [Archive] - TALON Club - Texas Area Lightning Owners North

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 12:09 AM

This Saturday is the last test and tune for the season. The track will be closed until Feb. after that.

The day will be what they refer to as "ultimate street day". This is where they do instant greens and no times are shown on the clock. Your slip will only have your time on it...not the other guys.

I hope to see some of y'all there. Doug...it would be a good chance to get those new slicks broken in.

:banana: Rocks:nana2

02BOLT

11-20-2003, 12:30 AM

L1nt2B

11-20-2003, 06:43 AM

Im there! That 13.3 felt prety good last week but this time Im going to shed a few pounds, add slicks and a little ole 75 shot to spice things up. What do ya think 11.8 maybe? I wieghed in last week at 5125lb. I figure I can shed at least 500lb.'s that should put me at 12.8 or 9 all motor. I dont know if a 75 shot is good enough for a sec. but it should be close

L8 APEX

11-20-2003, 08:36 AM

75 has been killing .5 sec on most L's. It would be closer to a 125 shot for a full second. You are going to need traction bars for that sir:tu:

min150mph

11-20-2003, 08:42 AM

75 has been killing .5 sec on most L's. It would be closer to a 125 shot for a full second. You are going to need traction bars for that sir:tu:Are you saying he doesn't have traction bars or anything to keep the drive shaft from breaking at the u-joint at launch and will be using slicks?

L1nt2B

11-20-2003, 08:43 AM

yes I would like some tracktion bars. What do you think about lakewood's

L1nt2B

11-20-2003, 08:48 AM

Are you saying he doesn't have traction bars or anything to keep the drive shaft from breaking at the u-joint at launch and will be using slicks?

oh crap! am I going to be in trouble? Do you really think I might do that?

tliss

11-20-2003, 09:45 AM

Hmmm....I may roll down for a little fun. I figure you guys are meeting up for breakfast at IHOP down there, yes?

Tom

Silver_2000

11-20-2003, 10:29 AM

Whats the schedule ??

When are gates open ??

Doug

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 11:10 AM

Whats the schedule ??

When are gates open ??

Doug

See next post

More info to come.........

Rocks:tu:

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 11:16 AM

Whats the schedule ??

When are gates open ??

Doug
Glad I checked.........

The Last One Of 2003 LTI Ultimate Saturday2003-11-22This week we will have the LTI Ultimate Saturday, for you to come and test and tune. We will open the gates at 9 AM. The cars will go down the track from 10 AM until 5 PM. Taged and inspected only. Trailers welcome if the car on it is tag and inspected. Instant Green, Win Light Only, No Scoreboards, and You only get your time slip!!

:banana: :nana2 :banana: :nana2 :banana: :nana2

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 11:20 AM

Hmmm....I may roll down for a little fun. I figure you guys are meeting up for breakfast at IHOP down there, yes?

Tom

IHOP sounds good. I believe it is just off the freeway(45).

I'll be there at 8 AM.

Correct me if this isn't the one your talking about.

Rocks

Silver_2000

11-20-2003, 11:33 AM

We should consider showing early and leaving around 3 or so so we can go to Bonedaddys with the Harley guys from NHTOC at 5

Doug

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 11:36 AM

We should consider showing early and leaving around 3 or so so we can go to Bonedaddys with the Harley guys from NHTOC at 5

Doug

That would be fun also. I plan on being at the gates when they open. It gives me a shot at cooler temps.

I know I will be ready to leave way before 5.

So it sounds like I'll be at IHOP for breakfast and then Bonedaddy's for dinner.

Rocks

min150mph

11-20-2003, 12:29 PM

oh crap! am I going to be in trouble? Do you really think I might do that?You wouldn't be the first one, I've seen three so far. One had traction bars and didn't preload them. You can get some muffler clamps and put around your leaf springs in the front and the rear to help some, but I only did that with street tires and could still see some marks on the driveshaft u-joint from hitting. I can imagine with a good hooking track and slicks that it could be worse.

tliss

11-20-2003, 01:17 PM

IHOP sounds good. I believe it is just off the freeway(45).

I'll be there at 8 AM.

Correct me if this isn't the one your talking about.

Rocks
The only one I know of is the one off of I-35 and 287 in Waxahachie (sp?). That's the one I'm talking about. Is there one off of 45? Where is that one?

Tom

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 05:00 PM

The only one I know of is the one off of I-35 and 287 in Waxahachie (sp?). That's the one I'm talking about. Is there one off of 45? Where is that one?

Tom

I was not sure but I thought there was an IHOP just after you exit off of 45 into Ennis.

I have only driven to Ennis the 35 route once. It takes almost twice as long for me since I live closer to 75, in Plano.

Rocks

StormShadow

11-20-2003, 05:22 PM

I think there is one off of 287 in Ennis

L1nt2B

11-20-2003, 06:29 PM

Nitrous install complete!....Terry is it true what he said about the drive shaft and tracktion bars?....this is why I stick to show, go breaks things :mad:

tliss

11-20-2003, 07:09 PM

The closest that I find on the IHOP web site is in Waxahachie. Here is the linky:

http://ihop.know-where.com/ihop/cgi/site?site=01901&address=

Everything else is in Cedar Hill, Hillsboro, Dallas, Mesquite.

You know, we could meet up at the IHOP in RIchardson off of 75 and roll down together....

Let me know what you want to do.

Tom

min150mph

11-20-2003, 08:36 PM

Nitrous install complete!....Terry is it true what he said about the drive shaft and tracktion bars?....this is why I stick to show, go breaks things :mad:Well these are not the ones I had seen but figured I'd dig some links on this subject. The ones I've seen was one of the HALO guys, one guy at FFW in Ennis (somebody else was driving), and a lightning owner from San Antonio who did it at San Antonio Raceway.

Just wanted to warn you as others did me when I started racing.

Lena

http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34083 (http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34083&highlight=broke+driveshaft)
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97535
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131653
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68642
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=65011
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64304

blueoval01

11-20-2003, 08:52 PM

Great post, Lena. :tu:
The pics tell the story ......... :hammer:

Thanks .....

L1nt2B

11-20-2003, 10:47 PM

Well these are not the ones I had seen but figured I'd dig some links on this subject. The ones I've seen was one of the HALO guys, one guy at FFW in Ennis (somebody else was driving), and a lightning owner from San Antonio who did it at San Antonio Raceway.

Just wanted to warn you as others did me when I started racing.

Lena

http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34083 (http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34083&highlight=broke+driveshaft)
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97535
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131653
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68642
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=65011
http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64304

so whats the deal? does the axle spin around and bind the drive shaft up against the under body?

02BOLT

11-20-2003, 11:15 PM

so whats the deal? does the axle spin around and bind the drive shaft up against the under body?

When you launch on slicks, they "dig" in. Upon this, the axle wants to "wrap" up, thus causing the driveshaft and rear U-joints to be at a severe angle in relationship to the rear end.

"Lift" Bars attach to the rear axle and extend under and attach to the frame of the truck about 4' or so up from the rear axle. Upon launch, the bars transfer the axle "wrap" to the frame which does two things...

1. Extensively reduces the amount of axle "wrap", which keeps the angle of the driveshaft at a much safer trajectory in reference to the rear end.

2. Transfers the "wrap" into "lift" by way of the bar, which helps pick the front of the truck up, which simultaneously improves the truck's ability to "plant" the rear tires.

Hope this helps.:tu:
Rob:burnout:

02BOLT

11-20-2003, 11:20 PM

03LightningRocks

11-20-2003, 11:27 PM

Oh BTW, when ya'll figure out which IHOP you're going to, let me know. For what it's worth, I do know for a fact that there's a Waffle House next to Whataburger at I-45 and Main in Ennis. I am NOT scared of me some Waffle House!:D

See Ya,
Rob
That is most likely what I was calling the IHOP. What the heck, I knew it was some sort of flap jack joint.

Rocks:nana2

L8 APEX

11-21-2003, 01:44 AM

Rocks are you going to make a total mess of that tranny before we rebuild it:hammer: . The IHOP I like is at 287 and Hwy 77 in Waxie.

03LightningRocks

11-21-2003, 01:50 AM

Rocks are you going to make a total mess of that tranny before we rebuild it:hammer: . The IHOP I like is at 287 and Hwy 77 in Waxie.

We'll figure it out in the morning. Go to bed. I am going to be there at 9:30 A.M.:tu:

Rocks

L8 APEX

11-21-2003, 02:04 AM

Why don't you come around lunch time so I can get some maint. done:hammer:

03LightningRocks

11-21-2003, 02:12 AM

Why don't you come around lunch time so I can get some maint. done:hammer:

Maint. I don't give a chit if it's dirty. I just changed the oil last week end. I pulled all my plugs last week and gapped them to .040. Lets see now. I checked the air in the tires and like the air pressure. I don't think I need no stinkin maintenance.

But the biggest reason is.......I have a schedule to keep and Friday morning is the only way I can go.:hammer:

Rocks

L1nt2B

11-21-2003, 07:09 AM

Terry, do you have a set of Tracktion bars at the shop?

02BOLT

11-21-2003, 08:52 AM

Hey guys. I got some bad news this morning.:( My Grandfather passed away during the night, so we'll be leaving for Mississippi first thing Saturday morning. For my own selfish reasons, I was hoping he'd hang on long enough for me to see him at Thanksgivivg, but he was very weak and in a lot of pain. The Lord saw it fit to take him now. I know he's in a better place.

Ya'll have fun tomorrow.:tu: See you at Hallsville on the 6th.

Later,
Rob

L8 APEX

11-21-2003, 09:02 AM

Terry, do you have a set of Tracktion bars at the shop?maybe.
Sorry to hear that Rob, have a safe trip:( .

tliss

11-21-2003, 09:23 AM

Rob,

Sorry to hear about that. It's always hard losing somebody in the family. Go take care of the family and we'll tear up the track for you!

Tom

tliss

11-21-2003, 11:11 AM

Looks like the F150World guys are going as well. Just checked over there and it sounds like a party.

Ron, where would you like to meet up and what time? I'm voting IHOP in Richardson for us North Dallas-types, but I can be swayed. Let me know.

L1nt2B, I know you mean to disrespect, but be careful how you come across on other sites about the guys here.

Tom

my2002lightning

11-21-2003, 11:22 AM

Rob,

Sorry to hear about your loss. I've lost a grand-dad and an uncle in the past few years.

Take care and drive safely to MS.

Ronald

Silver_2000

11-21-2003, 12:17 PM

Looks like the F150World guys are going as well. Just checked over there and it sounds like a party.

Ron, where would you like to meet up and what time? I'm voting IHOP in Richardson for us North Dallas-types, but I can be swayed. Let me know.

L1nt2B, I know you mean to disrespect, but be careful how you come across on other sites about the guys here.

Tom
Tom

can you paste links to the other threads on other foums here ?

tliss

11-21-2003, 12:27 PM

Tom

can you paste links to the other threads on other foums here ?
Per your request, here's the link:

http://ftw.truckmoxie.com/forums/topic.ten?id=225290

Tom

Silver_2000

11-21-2003, 12:42 PM

He's taking shots at us cause we cant decide whereto have breakfast ...

Thats a fair shot ... LOL

L1nt2B

11-21-2003, 12:55 PM

He's taking shots at us cause we cant decide whereto have breakfast ...

Thats a fair shot ... LOL

I just went back and read what I wrote, sorry if you feel I was taking a shot at you all, I dint think it read that way and I certainly didn't mean for it to.

lets remember I am one you all too.

Silver_2000

11-21-2003, 01:18 PM

I just went back and read what I wrote, sorry if you feel I was taking a shot at you all, I dint think it read that way and I certainly didn't mean for it to.

lets remember I am one you all too.
No worries ... The ladies heer do have trouble deciding where to meet etc - Thats why the monthly meeting location has been such a problem in the past ...

Speaking of which where is Dec meeting ?

tliss

11-21-2003, 01:22 PM

I just went back and read what I wrote, sorry if you feel I was taking a shot at you all, I dint think it read that way and I certainly didn't mean for it to.

lets remember I am one you all too.
No sweat. I'm just protecting the group. Not many of us will get upset over things like that, but some may.

I look forward to meeting you tomorrow.

Now, if only we could decide where to meet for breakfast :d !

Tom

03LightningRocks

11-21-2003, 02:10 PM

03LightningRocks

11-21-2003, 02:28 PM

Looks like the F150World guys are going as well. Just checked over there and it sounds like a party.

Ron, where would you like to meet up and what time? I'm voting IHOP in Richardson for us North Dallas-types, but I can be swayed. Let me know.

TomI have an issue Tom. Terry is giving me hell about running with my tranny the way it is. He's probably right, but that doesn't make it easier.

Apparently, running the truck down the track with the problem I have can frag the whole darned tranny, making repair a bigger pain in the ass.

This sh!t just plain focking sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

I'll let you know what I decide to do. I am leaning towards doing what he says. He is going to be rebuilding it the week after Thanksgiving, getting me set for Hallsville. I sure would hate to creat a situation where I get poked out of Hallsville.

tliss

11-21-2003, 05:24 PM

I have an issue Tom. Terry is giving me hell about running with my tranny the way it is. He's probably right, but that doesn't make it easier.

Apparently, running the truck down the track with the problem I have can frag the whole darned tranny, making repair a bigger pain in the ass.

This sh!t just plain focking sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

I'll let you know what I decide to do. I am leaning towards doing what he says. He is going to be rebuilding it the week after Thanksgiving, getting me set for Hallsville. I sure would hate to creat a situation where I get poked out of Hallsville.
OK. Keep me posted. I'd may still end up going down, but it sounds like our numbers are dwindling.

Tom

03LightningRocks

11-21-2003, 05:31 PM

OK. Keep me posted. I'd may still end up going down, but it sounds like our numbers are dwindling.

Tom

I have been tortured by this for a few hours. I believe I am going to take Terry's advice and hold off untill he can get the tranny fixed. I really don't want to make it worse.

See y'all at Hallesville:beer: .

Rocks:nana2

Silver_2000

11-21-2003, 05:52 PM

Im either going to Kennedale tonight or ennis tomorrow

Doug

tliss

11-21-2003, 07:49 PM

Doug,

Post up what you are going to do. If you are going to Ennis tomorrow I'll come out as well. Anybody else going (besides L1nt2B)? If not, I'm bailing.

Tom

Silver_2000

11-21-2003, 08:41 PM

Im going to Ennis - Im NOT going to be there at 8
BUT I will be there to get a few runs in on my new slicks - Likley leave house around 9 ish

I have exetended the invitation to the go-rila - We'll see if he can make it

Doug

L1nt2B

11-21-2003, 10:25 PM

Doug,

Post up what you are going to do. If you are going to Ennis tomorrow I'll come out as well. Anybody else going (besides L1nt2B)? If not, I'm bailing.

Tom

Hey what am I, choped liver?

tliss

11-21-2003, 11:25 PM

Hey what am I, choped liver?Yuck. I hate chopped liver. :vomit:

I just wanted to see if anyone else is going. The times I've been down to Ennis just seem to a lot more fun with a group of us, so I just wanted to gauge the siz of the group.

Anyway, I'll be heading down tomorrow morning around 8:30/9:00 am. It'll take well over an hour to make it down. And I think I'll get breakfast to go tomorrow.

Tom

99WhiteBeast

11-21-2003, 11:48 PM

If I get my arse out of bed early enough I'll be there

Silver_2000

11-22-2003, 12:18 AM

Looks like the sixer and I may make the trip

02BOLT

11-22-2003, 12:21 AM

You fellas have a Happy Thanksgiving! We're heading out at the crack of dawn. I'll be back in town around the 1st, reckon I'll holler at ya'll then. Lookin' forward to Hallsville in the meantime. Thanks for the kind words.;) I appreciate it.

Take it easy,
Rob:burnout:

L8 APEX

11-22-2003, 12:31 AM

If you need someone to check on the L and keep the KB warm I am your man:tu: . Don't eat too much:rll:

tliss

11-22-2003, 09:15 AM

Looks like the sixer and I may make the trip
Cool. I'll be heading out the door in about 45 mins!

Tom

L1nt2B

11-22-2003, 05:18 PM

well something is not right with the nitrous so I wasn't able to spray but I still managed to squeak out a 12.73 all motor...Thanks for the slicks Terry

CORRECTION it was a 12.701 @ 109.15 MPH

03LightningRocks

11-22-2003, 09:38 PM

well something is not right with the nitrous so I wasn't able to spray but I still managed to squeak out a 12.73 all motor...Thanks for the slicks Terry

Nice times.:tu: Now post it in the list so we can all track your improvements. :d

Rocks