NASA Thunde Race CMP New Video highlights...
02-10-2008, 09:15 PM
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Pat's a good friend of mine. He turns about the same lap times as our cars......... with 100 less HP. His power-to-weight ratio is about 9:7 vs 8:7 for us....I think Jody was just afraid of all that power under his right foot.
Glad you liked the new track. I think I blowed up my engine at VIR today
Glad you liked the new track. I think I blowed up my engine at VIR today
02-10-2008, 09:22 PM
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That video makes me rethink my desire to come out and play with these guys. Jeezus, Jody! Was it actually fun? They need to put one of those signs up like they have in the midwest...Watch for Blowing Dust. New configuration looks interesting. Might have to try it.
Say it isn't so!!!! I know it had to be cold there. A friend that is delivering in Danville said it was about 45*. What happened to the motor? Be ready for NASA MA on the 22nd?
Bob
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I think I blowed up my engine at VIR today
Bob
02-10-2008, 09:39 PM
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Pat's a good friend of mine. He turns about the same lap times as our cars......... with 100 less HP. His power-to-weight ratio is about 9:7 vs 8:7 for us....I think Jody was just afraid of all that power under his right foot.
Glad you liked the new track. I think I blowed up my engine at VIR today
Glad you liked the new track. I think I blowed up my engine at VIR today
No, Pat was doing exactly what he was supposed to do. I couldn't get around him. I had a ball racing with him.
He can flat make that car move.
I hate to hear that. How bad do you think it is? Can you get it back together for VIR in a couple of weeks?
02-10-2008, 09:57 PM
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Nice job out there Jody - looks like fun! Way to get through that cloud - that was CLOSE!!!
Was hoping to get out to some NASA events this year, but I think my calendar is full with SCCA events so I can play at the Runoffs.
Was hoping to get out to some NASA events this year, but I think my calendar is full with SCCA events so I can play at the Runoffs.
must be those cat-like reflexes
Nice driving and way to keep your cool.
02-10-2008, 11:28 PM
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it was running fine, but it's got a pretty nasty "rattly knocking" sound low in the motor. All cylinders are still firing, so it isn't a valvetrain issue. Sounds like maybe a rod is about to go.
We're moving Wednesday, so other priorities. It's a shame, as the car was running really well.
We're moving Wednesday, so other priorities. It's a shame, as the car was running really well.
02-11-2008, 07:29 PM
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02-12-2008, 07:01 PM
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The new track layout looks better...it just needs some elevation changes.
Cant wait to get out there..unfortunately, i wont be making the VIR event in 2 weeks. The car is still torn apart and still waiting on some parts.
Cant wait to get out there..unfortunately, i wont be making the VIR event in 2 weeks. The car is still torn apart and still waiting on some parts.
02-13-2008, 05:37 AM
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it was running fine, but it's got a pretty nasty "rattly knocking" sound low in the motor. All cylinders are still firing, so it isn't a valvetrain issue. Sounds like maybe a rod is about to go.
We're moving Wednesday, so other priorities. It's a shame, as the car was running really well.
We're moving Wednesday, so other priorities. It's a shame, as the car was running really well.
