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Posted by The Rick (Member # 327) on :
 
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

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

thanks
 

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Posted by DementedGT (Member # 1463) on :
 
make sure ur battery is tied down securely.. and gl.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by DementedGT:
make sure ur battery is tied down securely.

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Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
you need a driveshaft safety loop
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by 1990GT50:
you need a driveshaft safety loop

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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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Posted by The Rick (Member # 327) on :
 
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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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
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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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
They will NOT enforce any rule about the loop unless you are:

1: running 11.99 or faster

or

2: running real slicks (no DOT #'s)
 

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Posted by The Nick (Member # 2244) on :
 
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. If the driveshaft hits the ground and is spinning, its gonna flip the car around like a ragdoll.
 

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