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Title: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fastbrit on June 22, 2008, 19:43:43 pm (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/966timeslip.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c51/gvr4487/96day001.jpg) http://www.cal-look.com/forum/index.php?topic=26810.0 (http://www.cal-look.com/forum/index.php?topic=26810.0) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on June 22, 2008, 22:09:24 pm You got to love it Gene Cooks bug is street legal too! Well done that man!
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Martin Greaves on June 22, 2008, 22:23:05 pm KS have you got any info on the car.
Top work and with a Holley. ;D Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: 67worshipper on June 22, 2008, 23:42:30 pm what size is the holley 650 or 750 or bigger? :o
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Brian Silva on June 23, 2008, 00:32:21 am Looks like fun to me :)
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fastbrit on June 23, 2008, 07:29:12 am Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAM9-gIGVeI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAM9-gIGVeI) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Ivan on June 23, 2008, 13:09:16 pm What speed do you think it would go with the engine switched off? :o
We just watched the video and the first thing that we noticed was just before he launched you could see a car coming UP the return road and it certainly didn't look level. The when we watched the run Mike Pye said "Look at that, it's going downhill!" We watched it again and it certainly looks far from level! Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Martin Greaves on June 23, 2008, 17:54:02 pm Ivan we all know that the tracks in the US are all down hill. :P :D
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: jick on June 23, 2008, 20:52:12 pm looks to me that eddie the eagle would be at home there.... ;)
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: 58vw on June 23, 2008, 22:44:49 pm downhill...thats just an optical conclusion.... ;D
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on June 23, 2008, 23:09:54 pm Well I am sure its still a good car, maybe not a true 9 second car if it is down hill but you have to give massive credit to the guys involved!
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Rennsurfer on June 23, 2008, 23:10:24 pm Ivan we all know that the tracks in the US are all down hill. :P :D Not all of 'em... a few are uphill, or at least look that way. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Ivan on June 24, 2008, 10:49:53 am Well I am sure its still a good car, maybe not a true 9 second car if it is down hill but you have to give massive credit to the guys involved! I am certainly not taking anything away from the car or the crew behind it - anyone who can get a VW to run like that gets my respect. I was simply highlighting what we all thought in my office when we watched the video. And so in the same breath, wonder whether this fact is taking into account when times and speeds are calculated. I know my mountain bike goes a lot faster and quicker down the side of a hill than I can get it to go on the flat!Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 24, 2008, 13:47:54 pm It all depends which way you drive along them, plus if you're going forwards or backwards... ;) :D :D
Whatever, car with much coolness! Cool & the Gang in fact. FACT. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: benssp on June 24, 2008, 15:02:26 pm (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/966timeslip.jpg) unless there's a massive slope to the 60ft, it is definitely a 9 second car with a 1.37 ;D Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Oliver Frey on June 24, 2008, 20:23:15 pm downhill hahahaha ;D ;D ;D
Mason Dixon is 550 ftabove sea level and the picture below definitely confirms the track is not downhill. (http://www.masondixondragway.com/FL000039.JPG) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: javabug on June 25, 2008, 02:58:09 am Been wanting to make it to Mason-Dixon for a while now. Looks like a cool little track!
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Ivan on June 25, 2008, 12:19:19 pm Here's pic of Mason Dixon Raceway in winter!
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Rennsurfer on June 25, 2008, 13:40:05 pm Ivan, that's just crazy. Is not it bizarre how the added element of snow can create the illusion of a downhill grade? Truly, one of the wonders of the world. Just like in the drug culture... powdered white stuff playing tricks on the human mind.
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 25, 2008, 14:49:20 pm Anyone know how quick a sledge can cover the quarter?!
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: NoBars on June 25, 2008, 15:22:02 pm Anyone know how quick a sledge can cover the quarter?! My buddy has a snowmobile (converted to asphalt) that runs in the 8s (1/4) on motorMason-Dixon is certainly level Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Neil Davies on June 25, 2008, 16:13:09 pm Anyone know how quick a sledge can cover the quarter?! Depends what you tow it with... ;) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fasterbrit on June 26, 2008, 08:47:50 am Top work and with a Holley. ;D It just proves that you can go fast with a turbo and a Holley if you leave the damn jets alone, eh Martin? ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 01, 2008, 01:38:01 am Olley just told me about this post today, so I thought I would dig it up and respond. As Olley said, Mason Dixon is FAR from downhill. It is a level track that was completely resurfaced last year. Thanx for the congrats! Stay tuned...faster times to come.... ;D
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on September 01, 2008, 14:54:23 pm Olley just told me about this post today, so I thought I would dig it up and respond. As Olley said, Mason Dixon is FAR from downhill. It is a level track that was completely resurfaced last year. Thanx for the congrats! Stay tuned...faster times to come.... ;D Welcome to the Lounge Gene! Great car, love it! you east coast guys are really stepping things up! Regards, Rob. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 01, 2008, 14:59:00 pm Thanx! And thanx for sticking up for me here on the otherside of the pond! These guys should be construction site engineers since they can tell the lay of the land from a crappy youtube video! Throw out those laser transits and call these guys! LOL!! :P
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on September 01, 2008, 15:45:38 pm Thanx! And thanx for sticking up for me here on the otherside of the pond! These guys should be construction site engineers since they can tell the lay of the land from a crappy youtube video! Throw out those laser transits and call these guys! LOL!! :P No worries, been looking at yours and Jerry Lewis' cars for some time and got to say that I am really impressed with the Unlimited Street East setup. On this side of the pond most people think the US tracks are down hill maybe we need to stop tilting our heads! Anyway post some more pics of your car as I can't get onto your myspace gallery as I am not registered on there! Rob. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 01, 2008, 16:00:13 pm (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/Volkswagens/IMG_5618COPY.jpg)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/Unlimited1.jpg) (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/l_5a484976ed7f55a35eb05c5cb9fa4402.jpg) (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/ODds84pSzSlgstRB98IgedL6nYx9xQcw030.jpg) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fastbrit on September 01, 2008, 16:08:06 pm On this side of the pond most people think the US tracks are down hill Only if you work in Croydon :DTitle: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on September 01, 2008, 20:37:28 pm (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/ODds84pSzSlgstRB98IgedL6nYx9xQcw030.jpg) Why hello there! Dude please tell me this is not your wife! I was hoping we could be friends! ;DTitle: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on September 01, 2008, 20:38:15 pm On this side of the pond most people think the US tracks are down hill Only if you work in Croydon :DOhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ding Ding round 2. ;D Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 01, 2008, 21:51:36 pm Quote Dude please tell me this is not your wife! Its not my wife....this is my wife ;D (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/lordestroyer/DSC01633copy2.jpg) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fastbrit on September 01, 2008, 21:52:52 pm So, does that mean the other lady is free to join me for drinks later? 8)
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on September 01, 2008, 23:04:18 pm Nice Gene! ;)
But you best not let her see you posting saucy pics of her otherwise you'll need that fast VW to get away from a kick in the delicates! ;D Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 02, 2008, 01:34:13 am ahhhhhh, that just her being goofy, lol. ;)
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Oliver Frey on September 02, 2008, 18:43:49 pm Gene glad you found the post. I was just looking for it, when I saw you posted. BTW is that one of those Nudespeed chics on the USE? ;D
Great seeing you at the track this weekend and shooting the bull about real Heavy Metal :D Looks like Gene isn't lacking in the hot women department either lucky bastard! Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 03, 2008, 22:43:58 pm Hell yea bro! You know me, LOVE talking REAL metal! I prefer my metal from Stockholm my good friend!
As far as the chics...you know how we roll? LOLOLOL!!! ;D Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Ivan on September 04, 2008, 12:45:44 pm On this side of the pond most people think the US tracks are down hill Only if you work in Croydon :DWeird isn't it? But credit where it's due Keith you seem to have hit the nail on the head! It's got to be working in Croydon that makes you come to conclusions about drag strips... I can recall when YOU worked in Croydon and told me that in basic terms anything that happened at North Weald didn't count as the quarter mile was not quite a quarter mile long... But I have never measured North Weald so, I am not about to dispute what you told me as I guess you must have measured it. To Gene - no offence, I was just having a bit of fun as it 'appeared' to look as though it went downhill. The fact is that's a wild ride and top marks to you! Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fastbrit on September 04, 2008, 13:38:13 pm Weird isn't it? But credit where it's due Keith you seem to have hit the nail on the head! It's got to be working in Croydon that makes you come to conclusions about drag strips... I can recall when YOU worked in Croydon... Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Ivan on September 04, 2008, 18:32:30 pm ;D
Silly me, it's that long ago I forgot! ;) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Fastbrit on September 04, 2008, 19:35:06 pm You did get a mean cup of coffee, always delivered at exactly the right time so as to perfectly disguise the fact that you were an hour late, ;D
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 04, 2008, 22:54:20 pm Quote no offence, I was just having a bit of fun as it 'appeared' to look as though it went downhill. The fact is that's a wild ride and top marks to you! No offense taken for sure! I just wanted to set the record straight...or level in this case, lol! ;D Thanx for the kind words. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Martin Greaves on September 04, 2008, 23:00:03 pm Hi can you tell us a bit about the setup on your car.
Also i see you run a wing how does your car feel at the top end. Don't know if you have seen this would be good to hear what you think about it. http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?topic=6471.0 Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on September 05, 2008, 02:24:11 am I just posted on the "wing" thread, so check it out.
As for my set-up, its a 2276cc, holley 4 barrel, T-04b. Drives like a dream on the street, runs like a bat outta hell on the track. Better than sex. :P Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Ivan on September 05, 2008, 16:24:23 pm You did get a mean cup of coffee, always delivered at exactly the right time so as to perfectly disguise the fact that you were an hour late, ;D Yeah, but it was always cold by the time you got there! Someone had to take over after Hayley left, and what a result - I was even better looking! Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Russell on September 05, 2008, 16:59:23 pm Me too ! freinds that is.
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on November 09, 2008, 12:12:49 pm Just an update...we got our 1/8th mile best set at 6.15 @ 114mph.
Gonna try 1/4 mile one more time this year, weather permitting. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Prowagen on November 10, 2008, 15:50:09 pm Congratulations, whats that equate to about a 9.5 et on the 1/4???
Rob. Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on November 11, 2008, 04:11:27 am Quote whats that equate to about a 9.5 et on the 1/4?? we'll see, lol :) Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: fish on November 11, 2008, 04:36:35 am Gene, well done mate, that's one hell of a ride and one good lookin woman.
Ivan, your office water cooler must be spiked with some crazy shit brother. ;) PS Gene, what gearbox set up are you running on that street weapon? Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: Squirmn German on November 12, 2008, 07:17:06 am Thanx mate! I run a type 1 box with a spool.
Title: Re: Damn, that must be a fun ride! Post by: BeetleBug on November 12, 2008, 07:37:13 am Congrats! I really like fast street cars like yours.
May I ask wich clutch you`re using and how you have set it up. Best rgs BB |