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 Sep 13 2007, 11:31 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks  Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4  |
Guys, I cannot thank you enough for the help.
Kevin and Garrett drove 150 miles to deliver a part for my trailer. Neil stops by every evening and asks if he can help. He has been a HUGE help in telling us where to find stores and eateries. Thanks guys ... Julie, Nick, etc. It's great to meet you again and for the first time. The Gecko-mobile pictures posted on here do NOT do it justice. The car needs to be seen. |
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Sep 13 2007, 12:18 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Nah, we drove 150 miles to hang out for the evening, we just happened to bring some trailer parts along with us. It's good to see you guys and if I lived as close as Neil, I'd stop out every night too! (wishing I was closer to the track)
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Sep 13 2007, 01:35 PM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
Well, it's really very easy for me to stop by. And I hang around with two fat guys at work every day. They have taught me where all the good eating spots are.
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Sep 13 2007, 02:52 PM
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Need More Afterburner Group: Moderators Posts: 809 Joined: 13-March 05 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 683 |
Hey Mitch & Glenn, no worries guys. With as much internet BS as is thrown back and forth, it's good to put faces with names. I'm actually heading up right now to hang out and lend a hand. I'll shoot you a pm with my cell and email address (my phone gets both).
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Sep 13 2007, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
You are at the nationals and you broke the TRAILER?????
Let's hope it stays at that! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) |
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Sep 13 2007, 09:12 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Sep 13 2007, 10:34 AM)  You are at the nationals and you broke the TRAILER????? Let's hope it stays at that! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) Think SPEC trailer Randy. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) well it didnt end at that. we 'sploded a clutch disc in my car today in the 2nd practice. 1.5 hours and it was swapped. didnt miss any track time. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) |
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Sep 13 2007, 10:34 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Sep 13 2007, 04:12 PM) well it didnt end at that. we 'sploded a clutch disc in my car today in the 2nd practice. 1.5 hours and it was swapped. didnt miss any track time. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) Damn! I was feeling good about 2 hours for a transmission with people handing me tools. When I did a clutch/trans at Mid-Ohio, it was on a grass hill, getting dark, and it took me 6 hours. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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Sep 14 2007, 12:43 AM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
Stopped by this afternoon and everyone had left already. Just as well, as I really need to get the GTI running now. I blew some of the rubber parts of the Alfa's driveshaft yesterday. Still moveable but can not be trusted. I have no choice but have to drive the Tahoe for now (busted reverse (sungear shell) and all)). See you all on Friday afternoon!
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Sep 14 2007, 01:35 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
nape, that also included looking around for someonw who could weld aluminum. i had a couple hands in it w/ me.
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Sep 14 2007, 02:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Sep 13 2007, 08:35 PM) nape, that also included looking around for someonw who could weld aluminum. i had a couple hands in it w/ me. Uh oh.....cracked the "Bell housing" eh? I have a TISSUE PAPER bell housing in about 10 pieces myself..... Better luck....and take it easy on the poor clutch huh? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/whip.gif) |
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Sep 14 2007, 02:13 AM
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Need More Afterburner Group: Moderators Posts: 809 Joined: 13-March 05 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 683 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Sep 13 2007, 09:35 PM) i had a couple hands in it w/ me. I give a pretty good round of applause if I do say so myself! |
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Sep 14 2007, 03:04 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
I'll see you guys tomorrow night. Sorry I missed the fun today.
I really wish I could get a scatter shield for an LT1 T56 for my car...... |
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Sep 14 2007, 03:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 13 2007, 10:04 PM) I'll see you guys tomorrow night. Sorry I missed the fun today. I really wish I could get a scatter shield for an LT1 T56 for my car...... They make one......was in GM High Tech a few months ago....forgot who made it..... |
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Sep 14 2007, 12:01 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Really? For the LT1 version?
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Sep 14 2007, 12:12 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well.
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Sep 14 2007, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 14 2007, 07:01 AM) Really? For the LT1 version? Yes.....I have laid eyes on it.....I will search for it...... |
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Sep 14 2007, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
F Body REAL Bell Housing
WOOHOO! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) Looks like you have to do some converting of clutch parts to LS1 style now, but they are "working on" a bolt in LT1 kit due out soon...... Doesnt matter for me, my Quartermaster race clutch set up just needs a hole to put the lines in...... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) This post has been edited by rmackintosh: Sep 14 2007, 03:49 PM |
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Sep 14 2007, 04:41 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
And the whole kit is only $1920 plus freight. Bummer.
I think I'm still looking to buy a Richmond 5 speed.....(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Sep 14 2007, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 14 2007, 11:41 AM) And the whole kit is only $1920 plus freight. Bummer. I think I'm still looking to buy a Richmond 5 speed.....(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) $425 for the Bell.... |
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Sep 14 2007, 07:33 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Sep 14 2007, 02:36 PM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 14 2007, 11:41 AM) And the whole kit is only $1920 plus freight. Bummer. I think I'm still looking to buy a Richmond 5 speed.....(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) $425 for the Bell.... It requires a conversion hydraulic throw out bearing ($325-ish) and their clutch kit ($1300-ish). I don't know if a standard clutch will fit and I can't use just the bell..... I guess it's better than nothing. If you go to that link and click the options and grab the stuff you need from the drop downs, it's $1920. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) |
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Sep 14 2007, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 14 2007, 02:33 PM) QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Sep 14 2007, 02:36 PM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 14 2007, 11:41 AM) And the whole kit is only $1920 plus freight. Bummer. I think I'm still looking to buy a Richmond 5 speed.....(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) $425 for the Bell.... It requires a conversion hydraulic throw out bearing ($325-ish) and their clutch kit ($1300-ish). I don't know if a standard clutch will fit and I can't use just the bell..... I guess it's better than nothing. If you go to that link and click the options and grab the stuff you need from the drop downs, it's $1920. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) They do say that they have a Bell for a BOLT IN LT1 in the works.....perhaps in a few months.... From another forum: "Just got of the phone with Billy at McLeod, and he said that they just sent off a prototype lt1 bellhousing to be reproduced,yesterday. He said look for them around 6 months from now. They will be the same price as the old 8710-15, because it will replace the 8710-15. It will be a direct bolt in replacement, so No More Converting to ls1 push style. " This post has been edited by rmackintosh: Sep 14 2007, 10:48 PM |
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Sep 16 2007, 06:03 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. This post has been edited by StanIROCZ: Sep 16 2007, 06:04 AM |
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Sep 17 2007, 05:14 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. |
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Sep 17 2007, 07:08 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 16 2007, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. Agreed - The Kevlar blanket will be very light, vs a steel bellhousing which will be very heavy. |
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Sep 17 2007, 05:11 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 17 2007, 03:08 AM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 16 2007, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. Agreed - The Kevlar blanket will be very light, vs a steel bellhousing which will be very heavy. |
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Sep 17 2007, 07:26 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 17 2007, 10:11 AM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 17 2007, 03:08 AM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 16 2007, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. Agreed - The Kevlar blanket will be very light, vs a steel bellhousing which will be very heavy. Good question ;-) The Wiki says at 450deg C it sublimates (solid to gas phase change) and duPont claims Flame Resistant and Self-Extinguishing: http://www2.dupont.com/Kevlar/en_US/tech_info/index.html |
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Sep 17 2007, 07:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 |
QUOTE will the kevlar burn? I had considered a blanket a while back as I'm always weary of such things. However, I wouldnt' be as much concerned with the kevlar itself burning as its ability to soak up and hold oil should a leak occure and then catch fire.... |
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Sep 21 2007, 04:44 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Just got back from the 2400 mile one way tow from Mid Ohio last nite! I had such a blast I cannot say how much! I'll do a race report later. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I did want to sincerely thank Kevin, Garrett and Neil for their invaluable assistance and hospitality. FRRAXERs are the BEST!!!!!
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Sep 21 2007, 05:04 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
You're very welcome Julie. I'm glad you made the trip and it's good to hear that you made it home safely. 2,400 miles is a pretty serious drive.
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Sep 21 2007, 07:53 PM
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Need More Afterburner Group: Moderators Posts: 809 Joined: 13-March 05 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 683 |
No problem Julie, anytime!
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Sep 22 2007, 12:07 AM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
Cool, glad to hear you made the trip safely!
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