I'm back!
A new year is 2 weekends away from kicking off and time to pull out and dust off this old post. This is year 3 of the same on-going post, which started right from day 1 and the very first pass for me and old Gold. It's been a real learning curve and with all the documented help in this old post from many of you guys we've really come along. From 11.70's to 10.1's
Just an update on where I had left off. Last season started off with lots of weight removed, lower trans gearing and a new Ultimate converter. It took pretty much the full season to get things semi sorted out, ending up with 1.38's and 10.12's. Finished last season somewhere around 15th in the points standings. On a good note however, old gold did receive an award for best appearing car in Pro Class so that was excellent!
Right after racing season ended last fall I went to work, removed the cal tracs and split monos and installed triple adjustable ladder bars with Strange double adjustable coil overs under the back and that is where we are starting off now. So going into the season and starting all over with a new set up and I'll likely meet up against that red hot Wooks first thing.... Can't even pick on Mr. Gaines now cause he sold the Coronet!
Anyways, stay tuned for season 3. A couple pics of where we are starting off at.
Ladders are set and ready to go. Superstock racer has helped me a lot with the initial set up of these triple adjustables. He's got a load of experience with these exact bars under his cars that run well into the 8's. Very appreciative of Everyone's help, keep it coming!
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I finally decided to quit hauling the E brake and Wiper system down the track this year. Another 15 lbs gone. The ladder bar set up is also 30 lbs lighter than the previous cal trac set up so old gold is going into 2019 about 40-45 lbs lighter. I also planned on a modest 10lb personal weight reduction for 2019 and only have 15 lbs to go, so that didn't work out - yet.
And a lower ride height for 2019. I also picked up rear Super trick rims for the rear over the winter, which will be going on when it's time for new rubber (got 2 sets of Hoosiers to finish off first). Will be switching back to the hemi hood scoop this year asap. Planning on knocking on 9.99's door first though.
And a shot from last year when old Gold was jumping, throwing the diff out and yanking the rear tires off the ground on launch. Going to be getting out there quicker this year on ladder bars.
Stay tuned.
A new year is 2 weekends away from kicking off and time to pull out and dust off this old post. This is year 3 of the same on-going post, which started right from day 1 and the very first pass for me and old Gold. It's been a real learning curve and with all the documented help in this old post from many of you guys we've really come along. From 11.70's to 10.1's
Just an update on where I had left off. Last season started off with lots of weight removed, lower trans gearing and a new Ultimate converter. It took pretty much the full season to get things semi sorted out, ending up with 1.38's and 10.12's. Finished last season somewhere around 15th in the points standings. On a good note however, old gold did receive an award for best appearing car in Pro Class so that was excellent!
Right after racing season ended last fall I went to work, removed the cal tracs and split monos and installed triple adjustable ladder bars with Strange double adjustable coil overs under the back and that is where we are starting off now. So going into the season and starting all over with a new set up and I'll likely meet up against that red hot Wooks first thing.... Can't even pick on Mr. Gaines now cause he sold the Coronet!
Anyways, stay tuned for season 3. A couple pics of where we are starting off at.
Ladders are set and ready to go. Superstock racer has helped me a lot with the initial set up of these triple adjustables. He's got a load of experience with these exact bars under his cars that run well into the 8's. Very appreciative of Everyone's help, keep it coming!
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I finally decided to quit hauling the E brake and Wiper system down the track this year. Another 15 lbs gone. The ladder bar set up is also 30 lbs lighter than the previous cal trac set up so old gold is going into 2019 about 40-45 lbs lighter. I also planned on a modest 10lb personal weight reduction for 2019 and only have 15 lbs to go, so that didn't work out - yet.
And a lower ride height for 2019. I also picked up rear Super trick rims for the rear over the winter, which will be going on when it's time for new rubber (got 2 sets of Hoosiers to finish off first). Will be switching back to the hemi hood scoop this year asap. Planning on knocking on 9.99's door first though.
And a shot from last year when old Gold was jumping, throwing the diff out and yanking the rear tires off the ground on launch. Going to be getting out there quicker this year on ladder bars.
Stay tuned.
