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Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

I'm curious...... who all frequents this section?

What will it take to fill the Fast 50 list from top to bottom?

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

I do but I don't think people like going fast down a race track anymore on here.Maybe change to the 50 fastest cars on a dyno.

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

Don't you know? Top 10 lists are where it's at now! [burnout]

Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
I do but I don't think people like going fast down a race track anymore on here.Maybe change to the 50 fastest cars on a dyno.

Lol

Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Don't you know? Top 10 lists are where it's at now!

I know I miss being in the 10 top ten

Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
I'm curious...... who all frequents this section?

What will it take to fill the Fast 50 list from top to bottom?

Why don't you fill the list with a bunch of single digit passes even though it was over 2 years ago? Add like CapriR, JPH331, Arvin, Safi, Rory, me, etc, so maybe other people will try to want to go quick again.

Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :

Once i get mine running finally good i plan to take it out to the track not gonna be fast by any means; but been wanting to take it out since i got it; just seems everytime i get ready to go out to sac something gets messed up on the car...

Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :

once I rebuild my rearend and get my suspension dialed in, Ill be heading to the track to see what my new motor can do..

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

I think an annual Top 10 list is the way to go....

It might finally create some action around here!

Don't think your safe if your already showing on the current list either. The slate will be wiped clean once a year, and everyone will have to get to the track to stay on the list. If that doesn't work, we might as well dump the list altogether.

Details to come....

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

I see a lot of people at the track making passes that just don't post here any more. why dump it?? do you want some help with this section??
maybe instead of a 2 year limit how about a one year limit. Top 25 instead of 50???

heck if you really want to fill the list I will take the wife's edge and my f-250 down the track

[ 2014-09-11, 10:12 AM: Message edited by: jmcclesk ]

Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :

In the "old days" it was easy to fill the top 50 list because this was a car site. These days it looks like it's a lot of wannabe gangsta's.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by John91coupe:
In the "old days" it was easy to fill the top 50 list because this was a car site. These days it looks like it's a lot of wannabe gangsta's.

You nailed it!

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
I see a lot of people at the track making passes that just don't post here any more. why dump it?? do you want some help with this section??
maybe instead of a 2 year limit how about a one year limit. Top 25 instead of 50???

heck if you really want to fill the list I will take the wife's edge and my f-250 down the track

I certainly don't need any help..... there is no activity/interest, so it's pretty easy to manage.

I think we have enough slow stuff on the list.... and their mid field, which is sad.

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

Maybe open to any make ford not just mustang's.

Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Maybe open to any make ford not just mustang's.

While I think this would help a little. Most of the people that post on this site now. Just don't give a shit about 1/4 times. Rather ls swap a chp and shut down 880. As John said. It's just not a racing site any more.

I say open it to any Ford, and go to a top 25 list. There is my .02

Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :

Can a driver be on with two cars?

Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :

quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Maybe open to any make ford not just mustang's.
While I think this would help a little. Most of the people that post on this site now. Just don't give a shit about 1/4 times. Rather ls swap a chp and shut down 880. As John said. It's just not a racing site any more.

I say open it to any Ford, and go to a top 25 list. There is my .02

Maybe get rid of the streetracing forum part; been here for a few years now and noticed it has gotten better but it goes threw times where it seems it more acceptable to street race than go to the track just like the other sport i was in for 12+ years of my life(Paintball) you have the recreational players then you have the tournament players then you have the ghetto people who play in the streets and do drive by's and thief's who just there to steal other gear and resell to their ghetto friends and just kill the sport for the people who actually care. We would just point at the door when these people would come in to our shop and tell them to kick rocks.

by the way is the #1spot occupied by a known thief?

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

^^^ the number one spot is occupied by Norman Chang ^^^

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JZTRK:
Can a driver be on with two cars?

Yes, if you own 5 cars, they can all be on the list.

The issue here is...for example, you have been here since 2007, yet have no cars on the list.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

This site and section get limited use, so why have a list at all?

The next Sac Grudge Fest is the 27th of this month. If the list doesn't get some use.... it will more than likely go away.

Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :

Maybe just drop it to top 30 since no one seems to be moving into the list below that number.

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:

quote:
Originally posted by John91coupe:
In the "old days" it was easy to fill the top 50 list because this was a car site. These days it looks like it's a lot of wannabe gangsta's.
You nailed it!

yes you both nailed it!!!

top 25 sounds good [patriot]

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
This site and section get limited use, so why have a list at all?

The next Sac Grudge Fest is the 27th of this month. If the list doesn't get some use.... it will more than likely go away.

hey at least I am on the list
[Eek!]

where is your name???

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
[QUOTE]

where is your name???

See #18 buddy

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

its coming DOWN pretty quick. enjoy the next 6 weeks or so. Is that's the real reason you want to do away with the list [Confused]

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
[QUOTE]

where is your name???
See #18 buddy

Dam not sure how I missed that

[ 2014-09-13, 07:51 AM: Message edited by: jmcclesk ]

Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 70stang351w:

quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:

quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Maybe open to any make ford not just mustang's.
While I think this would help a little. Most of the people that post on this site now. Just don't give a shit about 1/4 times. Rather ls swap a chp and shut down 880. As John said. It's just not a racing site any more.

I say open it to any Ford, and go to a top 25 list. There is my .02
Maybe get rid of the streetracing forum part; been here for a few years now and noticed it has gotten better but it goes threw times where it seems it more acceptable to street race than go to the track just like the other sport i was in for 12+ years of my life(Paintball) you have the recreational players then you have the tournament players then you have the ghetto people who play in the streets and do drive by's and thief's who just there to steal other gear and resell to their ghetto friends and just kill the sport for the people who actually care. We would just point at the door when these people would come in to our shop and tell them to kick rocks.

by the way is the #1spot occupied by a known thief?

Your talking to the wrong person. I'm a Street racer. I do more racing on the street than I do the track. But That doesn't stop me from going to the track. Sure I haven't tried to better my time. Because I've been doing the new cage and interior. I'll be back Oct.19th to try to get the 5th spot back.

The street racing section is a catch all for all the shit talking & junk for the site.

Posted by need-a-cage (Member # 5415) on :

Still do Wednesday night racing at Sonoma, but I still haven't put my cage in so I have it running 11.50's. I have no idea when I'll get the cage in and try to better my 10.84 that fell off the list after 2 years. I don't want to put a slower time than that up there.

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

love the list. maybe a little too long at top50 though.

Posted by BTLD GT (Member # 5229) on :

can we be on the list if we provide everything but are combo.

Daniel

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

the list is avoided by grudge racers for sure, but im not sure if there is many here.

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

top 10 should have times hidden.

Posted by vortek01gt (Member # 10149) on :

I actually love the list! I agree it should be a top 25. As long as I have been on this forum I havent seen more than 30ish on the list.

[ 2014-09-14, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: vortek01gt ]

Posted by BTLD GT (Member # 5229) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sic70stang:
top 10 should have times hidden.

+1 I have to agree. we could just pm are times so the moderator can set our number accordingly.

Daniel

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

Hidden times huh?

How many hard core Mustangs/Fords grudge cars are actually on this site???

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

My guess is 0.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
My guess is 0.

LOL, Yeah, that's my thinking as well.

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Hidden times huh?

How many hard core Mustangs/Fords grudge cars are actually on this site???

Jph331, arvin351, an maybe Jeffs

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

JeffS has had one Grudge Match that I know of against Boddie's Chevelle. (With the W I might add)

The other two rarely show up to the track, and haven't posted here anywhere in some time.

So.... 2 cars.... maybe.

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
JeffS has had one Grudge Match that I know of against Boddie's Chevelle. (With the W I might add)

The other two rarely show up to the track, and haven't posted here anywhere in some time.

So.... 2 cars.... maybe.

John should be back out some time soon he has been doing up dates last I heard.an john may not post a lot but he reads cafords once a week.

[ 2014-09-15, 07:28 PM: Message edited by: hurting your feelings ]

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

We're down to 25......participation, and activity is what "may" keep the list going.

I also opened it up to all Fords. (I'll work on changing the banner on the main page)

Call your friends, set up some races, and get to the track!

Support your local track, and forum before it's gone!!!!

[ 2014-09-15, 08:26 PM: Message edited by: Notch1320 ]

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

Hitting test and tune. Can't wait, been months.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

1. I got robbed for a motor that I hoped would've dipped into the top 10 list.

2. I don't want a cage so I might not even be track legal.

3. Track is far from me.

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

2. I don't want a cage so I might not even be track legal.

3. Track is far from me.

Them maybe you should take up needle point

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
1. I got robbed for a motor that I hoped would've dipped into the top 10 list.

2. I don't want a cage so I might not even be track legal.

3. Track is far from me.

All you need is a helmet maybe.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
1. I got robbed for a motor that I hoped would've dipped into the top 10 list.

2. I don't want a cage so I might not even be track legal.

3. Track is far from me.

I can start an excuse list and put you at the top....

Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :

Think that list will fill up faster

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 70stang351w:
Think that list will fill up faster

hahaha

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
1. I got robbed for a motor that I hoped would've dipped into the top 10 list.

2. I don't want a cage so I might not even be track legal.

3. Track is far from me.
I can start an excuse list and put you at the top....

Yeah thanks comedian. [Roll Eyes]

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
1. I got robbed for a motor that I hoped would've dipped into the top 10 list.

2. I don't want a cage so I might not even be track legal.

3. Track is far from me.
I can start an excuse list and put you at the top....
Yeah thanks comedian.

I don't care who you that's funny stuff I tell you

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sic70stang:
Hitting test and tune. Can't wait, been months.

saw your time slip nice job!!!

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

There are 2 spots dropping off on the 29th as they have reached their 2 year limit.

Any pass posted that's faster than a car currently on the list will be added, and the slower cars dropped off.

Hope to see some activity out at the track tonight!!!

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:

quote:
Originally posted by sic70stang:
Hitting test and tune. Can't wait, been months.
saw your time slip nice job!!!

Thanks man. Now I'm itching to go back again.

Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :

I was should have been 24 with the 13.5 @ 104. That time was less than a year ago but got erased? But it's ok hopefully I'll have a new time up.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Pure Stang:
I was should have been 24 with the 13.5 @ 104. That time was less than a year ago but got erased? But it's ok hopefully I'll have a new time up.

Re-post or PM me your time slip.

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

Thanks to 5.0 LsX for showing up and posting an improved run. Get that 60' time sorted out and you will have a solid 10 second ride.

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Thanks to 5.0 LsX for showing up and posting an improved run. Get that 60' time sorted out and you will have a solid 10 second ride.

thanks, first time out being auto and new motor. still need a tune past 5k and looking like a higher stall. hoping for 10's n/a next month

Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:

quote:
Originally posted by Pure Stang:
I was should have been 24 with the 13.5 @ 104. That time was less than a year ago but got erased? But it's ok hopefully I'll have a new time up.
Re-post or PM me your time slip.

I doubt I have the time slip anymore. I did post it up back then. Oh well. Not like it was fast anyways lol.

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

New guy here but Im sure a lot of you have seen the car at the track. SBC powered 90 GT running index 11.60 and pro bracket classes. Im hoping I can provide information to help everyone become more consistent and have their cars in the winner's circle more.

I have a low 11 second pass I will look for the time slip.

Posted by KCmustangboy (Member # 1927) on :

I have been on and off the list for 12 full years... I would like to see it stay. Sad to see cafords becoming less popular. Anyone remember 98cobra.com?! To be honest though with the amount of drama on here sometimes now I see why people stay away. Also less and less of us can actually work on cars nowadays. I remember when we used to post like crazy in the Tech forum for fixing problems etc... But now most the new cars have very little that the average guys wants to get into working on.... Just my .02 cents.

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
I have been on and off the list for 12 full years... I would like to see it stay. Sad to see cafords becoming less popular. Anyone remember 98cobra.com?! To be honest though with the amount of drama on here sometimes now I see why people stay away. Also less and less of us can actually work on cars nowadays. I remember when we used to post like crazy in the Tech forum for fixing problems etc... But now most the new cars have very little that the average guys wants to get into working on.... Just my .02 cents.

sad but true
[patriot]

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

You could try and see if Horsepower University will try and promote the site on their facebook. Sadly though, with the facebook communities, forums are starting to die in general.

Posted by foxbodyCJ (Member # 13674) on :

quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
I have been on and off the list for 12 full years... I would like to see it stay. Sad to see cafords becoming less popular. Anyone remember 98cobra.com?! To be honest though with the amount of drama on here sometimes now I see why people stay away. Also less and less of us can actually work on cars nowadays. I remember when we used to post like crazy in the Tech forum for fixing problems etc... But now most the new cars have very little that the average guys wants to get into working on.... Just my .02 cents.

I just joined recently because I lived in the central valley and there didn't seem to be much happening on here from the valley. I think a big part of the dwindling participation is the stupid smog laws and cops messing with any nice foxbody that sounds good on the road. I went to famoso raceway recently and had to prep my h/c/I fox for 3 hours to get it track ready, 10 years ago I wouldn't care and would have driven it to work the next day but now I'm terrified ill hit a mobile smog or other BS. I know this isn't the proper place to bitch about this but I figured I add to your rant because I agree with all of your points.

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

Honestly the smog laws are not as bad as people want to think they are. As a smog tech, there are ways around alot of the power robbing items with newer technology available. Just have to do your research and get someone that knows how to tune the injection system up right.

I hear them boys at AED know their ford stuff really well.

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WillS:
New guy here but Im sure a lot of you have seen the car at the track. SBC powered 90 GT running index 11.60 and pro bracket classes. Im hoping I can provide information to help everyone become more consistent and have their cars in the winner's circle more.

I have a low 11 second pass I will look for the time slip.

wills has 30 posts please put him on the list

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

Have him post all the required info in the Fast 25 thread.

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

Done... [Smile]

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
I'm curious...... who all frequents this section?

What will it take to fill the Fast 50 list from top to bottom?

I frequent this section often, I have two stangs that I need to get on the list, one should run 11's the other 12's, just gotta get out to the track. I always work Wed since it's an important day at work, so it makes it hard to get out to the track.

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

How about test and tune on Saturday's??

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

To rich for my blood.isnt it like $50 car & driver?

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by FivePTSlow:
To rich for my blood.isnt it like $50 car & driver?

Yes but there are not too many cars, you can make lots of runs. Staging lanes are empty most of the time.

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:

quote:
Originally posted by FivePTSlow:
To rich for my blood.isnt it like $50 car & driver?
Yes but there are not too many cars, you can make lots of runs. Staging lanes are empty most of the time.

I have had 10 runs on a Wed. As long as I can arrive early I am able to do plenty of runs. My coupe I can't hot lap because it would get heat soaked due to the supercharger and no intercooler, the coyote I have no idea how it would handle that, & my SRT would likely do just fine, but $50 on top of the other expenses like fuel, plus the time & effort to go... I don't think it would be worth it. If I had a trailered(& really fast) car maybe

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

Difference between a wed night and a saturday morning is track prep and air altitude. Trust me T-N-T is worth the money.

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WillS:
Difference between a wed night and a saturday morning is track prep and air altitude. Trust me T-N-T is worth the money.

How is the air altitude different on tnt?

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

time of day will play on air altitude.

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WillS:
time of day will play on air altitude.

That makes sense, i would think at this time of the year gping during the hottest part of the day would be best for 60' times since the track would be hotter?

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

hotter track is worst track.

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WillS:
hotter track is worst track.

I would think it would ve diminishing returns as the track gets colder. Better air of course, but colder track, harder to launch?

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

I noticed they list the helmet needing to be SFI approved. How picky are they with that? My helmet it Snell/DOT approved

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

quote:
Originally posted by FivePTSlow:
I noticed they list the helmet needing to be SFI approved. How picky are they with that? My helmet it Snell/DOT approved

Just went through that Snell is fine what's the date on it

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

I have a Simpson Open Face helmet I'm selling is anyone needs one. Good to 2017

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

Size???

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

Simpson Cruiser SA2005 Size Large

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sim-4320031

[ 2014-10-14, 07:10 PM: Message edited by: Notch1320 ]

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:

quote:
Originally posted by FivePTSlow:
I noticed they list the helmet needing to be SFI approved. How picky are they with that? My helmet it Snell/DOT approved
Just went through that Snell is fine what's the date on it

Mine was made in 2007, don't see any certification expiration date

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

to give a date like 2005 2010 you're probably going to be fine

Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :

http://www.smf.org/cert

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

Mine says M2005

Are pets allowed at the track?

Posted by WillS (Member # 13793) on :

quote:
Originally posted by FivePTSlow:
I would think it would ve diminishing returns as the track gets colder. Better air of course, but colder track, harder to launch?

As the track cools the traction goes up. But it doesnt mean a cold track is a faster track. Like motor temp it all plays part into how you setup the car.

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