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Topic: What will I need to run at sears point?
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The Rick
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I've got a few questions. Well, the car is finally put together and I want to run her sometime soon (within roughly a month or so) and need to know where I can find what I need to do in order to pass tech!
1. I know I need a big ass helmet (I better run at least in the 13's god damnit) for my huge noggin. Any suggestions? My head is REALLY big ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
2. Basically I have H/C/I, full exhuast (with mufflers), 3.73's.
What else besides a helmet do I need? i KNOW I wont run even close to 11's so I dont need a cage...anything else? I would really hate to get all the way to sears point/sac to get turned around ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
thanks
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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DementedGT
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make sure ur battery is tied down securely.. and gl. ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
Posts: 275 | From: SF Bay Area, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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Originally posted by DementedGT:
make sure ur battery is tied down securely.
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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1990GT50
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Member # 2119
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you need a driveshaft safety loop
Posts: 877 | From: Benicia | Registered: Nov 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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Member # 1219
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Originally posted by 1990GT50:
you need a driveshaft safety loop
He's not in the 11's so there is no need
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JoeT
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driveshaft loop is usually just required based on the tire choice, IIRC, just going off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure a 20 second station wagon on slicks needs a D.S. loop.
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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hidnn.o.s.
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"cheater" slicks with DOT numbers do not require the drive shaft loop. At least as far as I have ever experienced.
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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Glenn
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Rick when do you plan on going? I wanna see what your car runs.
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DragGuam
Posts: 2009 | From: Stationed on a Pacific Island, Guam | Registered: Oct 2001
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Stimson
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2.2 DRIVELINE
OEM production line all-wheel-drive vehicles permitted. Drive shaft loop required on all cars running 13.99 (*8.59) or quicker (except vehicles running 13.00 (*8.14) or slower cars
equipped with street tires.) See General Regulations 2.4.
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The Rick
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Member # 327
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So if I run slower then 13's with street tires I dont need a safty loop?
I know i'm a retard but what exact is it? How much does it cost?
Thanks.
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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Stimson
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Okay, translation:
12.99 or faster- drive shaft loop required on any tires.
13.99 or faster on non street tires requires a drive shaft loop.
The loop is $25. When you call summit, ask which one is cheaper, the FMS one or the Lakewood one. Exact same loop in a different box, but one is cheaper. I forget which.
Here are some pictures of one installed:
At the end, relax about the loop! Its not a heavily inforced rule! Wear a helmet, make sure you have radiator over flow catch can, a sercured battery and no blatant fluid leaks and you'll be fine.
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hidnn.o.s.
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They will NOT enforce any rule about the loop unless you are:
1: running 11.99 or faster
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2: running real slicks (no DOT #'s)
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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The Nick
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No one told him what it does, so I'll jump in here. If you bust the U-joints on the driveshaft, it prevents your car from turning into a catapault. ![[Smile]](smile.gif) If the driveshaft hits the ground and is spinning, its gonna flip the car around like a ragdoll.
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Fast, Cheap or Reliable. Pick two and live with it.
Posts: 1215 | From: The Delta | Registered: Dec 2002
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