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by Mopar 151w2
Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Tubular Tales for EveryRacer.
Replies: 0
Views: 16419

Tubular Tales for EveryRacer.

Jon Asher, the ‘Conclusion” of Tubular Tales, From the BME website: Elongation is of critical importance, because race cars are constantly flexing, twisting and bending in ways that we can only imagine – or try to replicate on a computer. “Seeing” those twists is impossible without serious instrumen...
by Mopar 151w2
Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Tech Committee Bulletins on Cage Construction
Replies: 3
Views: 5322

Re: Tech Committee Bulletins on Cage Construction

I'd like to add some simple criteria for visual inspection of welds, and basic workmanship, to avoid nausea in the tech line if nothing else. Suggestions for a FEW example photos, or better-than-my illustrations, are welcome. Suggestions from our Webmaster on a location for the "supplementals&q...
by Mopar 151w2
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Archives
Topic: NEHA: 2018 Season Rules Submission
Replies: 7
Views: 7383

Re: NEHA: 2018 Season Rules Submission

What? I got a couple-three cleanup issues....... ;)
by Mopar 151w2
Fri Nov 11, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Safety gear recomendations
Replies: 5
Views: 5740

Re: Safety gear recomendations

Race Image USA, in Mooresville, NC, has a huge supply of top-of-the-line, gently used NASCAR firesuits, in stock and ready to go! Names such as Simpson, Puma, Sparco, Oakley, Impact, and More. Only the best. You've seen them at your track, now you know where to get yours! Save over 75% off New Pric...
by Mopar 151w2
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Wiring and plumbing for vintage/club racing
Replies: 0
Views: 7466

Wiring and plumbing for vintage/club racing

When ‘Lectricity Come to Arkansas Using technology to make your club racer or vintage car safer, easier, faster (!), and more reliable, while maintaining the look and feel of “The Day”. An opinion in several parts. Sources: There are 2 major sources I use to make this easy. • Cole – Hersee Master C...
by Mopar 151w2
Wed May 18, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Happy Birthday to me (280z build)
Replies: 205
Views: 150781

Re: Happy Birthday to me (280z build)

Wait a minute, that's me!
by Mopar 151w2
Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: "The World's Safest and Fastest Stock Cars"
Replies: 0
Views: 4222

"The World's Safest and Fastest Stock Cars"

During a recent discussion regarding safety equipment, I opined that the roll cages, harness mountings, and some other features of recent rally-ish or "track car" buildups were 30+ years behind the times. Apparently, I was being kind. What I'm trying to say - much of the science of how to ...
by Mopar 151w2
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: The misssing link - Chrysler "Kit car"
Replies: 0
Views: 4265

The misssing link - Chrysler "Kit car"

After spending millions on the development of "The World's Safest and Fastest Stock Cars", Chrysler had reached an evolutionary end-point. The cars were plenty strong, and had evolved tino a reasonable state of safety - but they were very labor-intensive to build and repair, and rule chang...
by Mopar 151w2
Sat Jan 30, 2016 4:13 am
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Safety gear recomendations
Replies: 5
Views: 5740

Re: Safety gear recomendations

Remember to check the place in Charlotte NC, who have thousands of lightly used crew and racing suits for sale, at good prices. racingjunk.com is where I find 'em - always a good place to look around for used HANS and similar safety gearas well. Kevin Gale found his car there!
by Mopar 151w2
Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:30 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Howe Mod Heavy
Replies: 51
Views: 35966

Re: Howe Mod Heavy

The springs and retainers you're replacing were sourced from Ricky Craven's BGNN team in '89 or so. IIRC, they were titanium retainers, and the springs were "K-motion" or similar high-end stuff. I'm surprised at the interference marks on the rockers - as I had clearenced the old Crane rock...