Cajun Kid
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« on: March 02, 2010, 07:41:39 PM » |
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Well,, we have 39 days to go before our season starts up again.
Who is ready now ? Who has work left to be done ?
Myself, I can't wait to get back to the track and see everyone and all the cars and bikes... my sad news is that it is looking less and less likely that the Stude will be ready for the April event,,, I surely underestimated how much time and $$$$ this project would take... I also don't want to do any thing half AST... so I am about to face the reality that the Stude will not make it out to play until June...
Charles
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ECTA Record Holder Maxton E/CBFALT, E/CBGALT, E/CGALT, E/CFALT, A/CGALT, C/CGALT, D/CGALT, C/CBGALT, B/CBGALT, C/CFALT OHIO C/CGALT LTA Record Holder A/CBFALT, B/CBFALT, C/CBFALT, C/CFALT, E/CGALT, E/CFALT Fastest Standing Mile at Ohio 195.51mph Fastest Standing Mile at Maxton 191.006mph Fastest Standing 1.5 Mile at Loring 188.31mph http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/cajunkid5690/Blog www.venablerodsandracing.comemail venableracing@gmail.com |
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Johntsi
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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2010, 07:54:24 PM » |
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Bah, lots still left to do and so little time!
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2010, 08:20:20 PM » |
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All I have left to do is finish the cage mount the seat mount and plumb fire system finish installing the engine ,trans,all the pluming,wiring,break in the engine. Set up the new enclosed trailer. Order fire suit,window net,helmet. Get my lic. Not much left  . 39 day wow better stop typing and get back at it. |
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Cajun Kid
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2010, 08:22:51 PM » |
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57,
I am ahead of you,,, I already have my fire suit and helmet,,, LOL..
Good luck,,,
Charles
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ECTA Record Holder Maxton E/CBFALT, E/CBGALT, E/CGALT, E/CFALT, A/CGALT, C/CGALT, D/CGALT, C/CBGALT, B/CBGALT, C/CFALT OHIO C/CGALT LTA Record Holder A/CBFALT, B/CBFALT, C/CBFALT, C/CFALT, E/CGALT, E/CFALT Fastest Standing Mile at Ohio 195.51mph Fastest Standing Mile at Maxton 191.006mph Fastest Standing 1.5 Mile at Loring 188.31mph http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/cajunkid5690/Blog www.venablerodsandracing.comemail venableracing@gmail.com |
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MiltonP
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2010, 08:34:05 PM » |
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My machine work is complete and the head should be back at the local shop any day now. Then the engine gets assembled and I take the bike in for the engine swap. I think I am ok on schedule at this point.
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2010, 08:46:21 PM » |
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Now for some bad news -- I'm back and I wrote down my password this time.
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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2010, 09:52:17 PM » |
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I broke my trans on Saturday . A new trans was in the mail on Monday .I got a trans for 100 dollars from a newer bike. Should be ready to tune on the 1/4 mile track next weekend.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2010, 10:43:48 PM » |
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Crap. It's already March.
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ND RAM
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2010, 11:23:45 PM » |
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Yet again I won't be able to finally get out there in April. I have to be in Raleigh for the 30th's redeployment ceremony...  |
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Current Project; (ECTA C/PP) 1984 Dodge Ram D150 318, A727A, 2.94 gear.
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2010, 09:24:18 AM » |
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New timing wheel to install, redo AEM setup, re-tune, Dyno, change all the fluids, install automatic Fuel pump cutoff, go thru ALL of the Stuff for the Trip, trailer etc... It better warm up this weekend......
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DahMurf
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2010, 09:30:28 AM » |
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So far behind, so not ready... but that's just me personally! hahaha It's March & I haven't even made the appointment to get my taxes done let alone being anywhere close to done with my books to have our taxes done. Ick! Luckily the team is on track!  See ya real soon! |
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2010, 10:08:31 AM » |
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38 days !!!The Firecracker still needs the dash, instruments and roll cage ...
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Steve - Daytona Beach, Florida ECTA Starter & Land Speed Racer Red Hot Racing Team - www.redhotlandspeed.com.. be safe, go fast, have fun ! |
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2010, 11:05:59 AM » |
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Charles (a/k/a Cajun Kid):
Your recent post about underestimating the time and dollars required for a project -- gives definitive proof of the line we tell most newcomers about planning: Figure the cost, double it, then add 100% or so. Ditto for the time required.
And after you're part way through the build -- start allowing lots more money and time. Not that I'm hasslin' you, Charles -- just pointing out the basic truth of land speed racing. We sure do look forward to seeing the Stude (and the Vicky) at Maxton.
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Johntsi
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2010, 05:41:48 PM » |
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Charles (a/k/a Cajun Kid):
Your recent post about underestimating the time and dollars required for a project -- gives definitive proof of the line we tell most newcomers about planning: Figure the cost, double it, then add 100% or so. Ditto for the time required.
And after you're part way through the build -- start allowing lots more money and time. Not that I'm hasslin' you, Charles -- just pointing out the basic truth of land speed racing. We sure do look forward to seeing the Stude (and the Vicky) at Maxton.
You left out the part where you add even more time and even more money! Or you pack up your stuff and go run in Texas where they require very little in the way of safety equipment. |
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