A Seriously Surly Coupe
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A bit over a month ago I had conversations with guys at Mantic, Carolina Clutch (RPS), McCleod and another maker.
Today I talked with Jeff at Mantic again. really nice guy, he recalled the prior conversation and a surprising amount about my build.
Recapped the Monster story with him, we're scheming on his triple and the offset flywheel (he's out but some are being built at this time.) Asked him about the weight, other details.
Also a discount plus saving a buck or two by keeping my brand new ZL1 slave. I think we'll have something in the works, soon.
He said he'd let me know tomorrow about availability of the various pieces.
I think there is good stuff in the works.
Today I talked with Jeff at Mantic again. really nice guy, he recalled the prior conversation and a surprising amount about my build.
Recapped the Monster story with him, we're scheming on his triple and the offset flywheel (he's out but some are being built at this time.) Asked him about the weight, other details.
Also a discount plus saving a buck or two by keeping my brand new ZL1 slave. I think we'll have something in the works, soon.
He said he'd let me know tomorrow about availability of the various pieces.
I think there is good stuff in the works.
Don't sell yourself short! (haha) You'll get this resolved eventually, it's a real puzzle for sure?...
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That's all good advice Matt. . .
-assuming the tire is correct for that day and inflated appropriately-
Tire Shake is due to the fact that wheel speed is insufficient.
Insufficient wheel speed, at launch is due to the fact that
the tire has overcome the Engine's Power & Track.
***This is where he most likely lost the clutch. . .
The heavier flywheel might help that more than it might hurt. . . .
Suspension as you pointed out in another post is also most important.
But since I have never raced an IRS car I am of no help here. . .
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I see MeanMike just posted regarding tire choice.
His post / opinion, is pretty much the same
as what I posted up some time back.
Changing from a Radial to an everyday Drag Slick
will be your cheapest way to get off the line.
Choose your starting line engine rpm and pump
the tire up until your happy with the wheel spin.
The loss in ET will be much less significant
than if you can't leave the line. 😢
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Wheels Up or Wheels Down
Your car should not carry the wheels through all the way through first gear (JMHO). Pick the wheels up a little on the 'hit' and then drop them down softly.
Tire restricted cars such as the Super Stock cars, need to pull the wheels up in order to transfer the weight of the car to the undersized rear tire.
Comp & Pro Stock cars are not as severely tire limited. These cars are set up to get up on the tire quickly (no shake) hook and then 'Squirt' forward out of the hole barely lifting their front ends. But these cars are purpose built cars, nothing like a Super Stocker.
Also, the 4-Link systems used on an NHRA Super Stocker are nothing like the 4-Link setups under a Competition Eliminator car or Pro Stocker. Same thing for shocks, etc.
***Remember, the clutches in those cars are removed after every run for mandatory clutch service.
Spin the tire a little and have fun..
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A. Hobbs is another smaller fab guy out of the round rock area north of Austin,TX that does really good shock and spring combo for our cars. He does a long travel no prep style coil over for the front that Felicia smith brags on a lot.
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Her car works.
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Automatic Car..?
376 CID Engine??
376 CID Engine??
Frankenstein engine dynamics just did an episode on their YouTube channel with her called over the short turn . She’s running a 2650 /427 automatic . Still rear magrides but front coilovers consistent high 8 - 9.0 car . Amazing how well the stock rear suspension can work .
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Prob not the original set and its an auto so they are much easier on parts
True…. and also true.
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I believe she stated in the video that the car goes 1.28 in the 60'.
Most NHRA NA Modified Super Stockers (not tube chassis cars) will go about 150 mph and break into the 8's, if the car can 60' at around 1.20 seconds. Those cars usually have a 'Glide' and the converter has been matched using a torque converter dyno, to the engine torque given on the engine dyno. In high gear (my experience) the converter is locked to no more than 98%, as a slight amount of slippage is considered to be required.
I will be going with a Mantic triple 'Ceremetalic' set up. We are awaiting the availability of the special flywheel.
I sure am ready to make a full pass with the damned thing!
I'm going to be out of town on two trips between now and 4/8 while having a scheduled race event 4/30...... so really hoping to get back on the track soon!
I sure am ready to make a full pass with the damned thing!
I'm going to be out of town on two trips between now and 4/8 while having a scheduled race event 4/30...... so really hoping to get back on the track soon!
That sounds like a good plan!
Did Monster respond to the second failure?
Did Monster respond to the second failure?
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On the boat availability?
I notified them (replied to the same support email chain) but the guy I was dealing with is out of town. I feel like I'll hear from him Monday. Hopefully I will have the clutch out and pictures sent before that. I'm curious what they will say, i don't have any idea if they will offer to step up any further.
I don't actually know...I didn't ask directly.
Jeff said there was a 'production run underway' but I should've asked if the production was local or in Oz.
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