New Guy
tinner
04-02-2004, 02:49 PM
New to forum here. I've been a car guy all my life but haven't owned a camaro or even a Chevy for years.
Had a '69 Z-28 that I got new when I returned from S.E. Asia back in the day. Since then I've had Chevells, Olds 442's but for the past 20+ years I've been drag racing with Mopars. It sort of looks for several reasons that I'll not be doing that at least for awhile.
I've worked in chassis and engine shops at differant times over the years and I've done lots of tin work on buildings, otherwise known as HVAC.
I'm also one who sees cars as cars and it really don't matter much if it's a Ford, Chevy, Olds, Mopar or what ever.
Had a '69 Z-28 that I got new when I returned from S.E. Asia back in the day. Since then I've had Chevells, Olds 442's but for the past 20+ years I've been drag racing with Mopars. It sort of looks for several reasons that I'll not be doing that at least for awhile.
I've worked in chassis and engine shops at differant times over the years and I've done lots of tin work on buildings, otherwise known as HVAC.
I'm also one who sees cars as cars and it really don't matter much if it's a Ford, Chevy, Olds, Mopar or what ever.
4onFloor
04-02-2004, 03:03 PM
how do :) ya sound pretty experienced. why'd ya stop racing?
1992RS
04-02-2004, 03:04 PM
hmm interesting question, I inquire as well.
tinner
04-02-2004, 06:53 PM
I haven't really 'retired', I still have unfinished car, trailer, equipment and stuff.
I stopped for awhile due to divorce, moving, employment status.
I even still have my air density computer....
I stopped for awhile due to divorce, moving, employment status.
I even still have my air density computer....
hot(gay)Rod
04-02-2004, 06:58 PM
what is air density computer?
tinner
04-03-2004, 09:52 PM
what is air density computer?
Air Density Computer is a small, hand held device that will note changes in weather and is also able to store data from earlier runs.
Used properly, you will never miss getting the car dailed in at the proper E.T. round after round. The thing will be right to the .001! Dunno what part of the world you are in but in the high desert we have out here things change minute by minute so I like to put the last digit on the dail-in in the front of the staging lanes.
Mine was sold by TAG and they can be had at Summit or any of the mail order places. They cost about $500-550 with the software to be able to load all the data into your PC.
You are keeping complete records of each of your passes aren't you?
Air Density Computer is a small, hand held device that will note changes in weather and is also able to store data from earlier runs.
Used properly, you will never miss getting the car dailed in at the proper E.T. round after round. The thing will be right to the .001! Dunno what part of the world you are in but in the high desert we have out here things change minute by minute so I like to put the last digit on the dail-in in the front of the staging lanes.
Mine was sold by TAG and they can be had at Summit or any of the mail order places. They cost about $500-550 with the software to be able to load all the data into your PC.
You are keeping complete records of each of your passes aren't you?
ridge_runner
04-03-2004, 09:57 PM
wanna sell it... lol
tinner
04-03-2004, 10:52 PM
wanna sell it... lol
Well with one of those things you can get the dail-in perfect and then screw the round all by yourself by 'bulbing or being late but at least you don't have to explain how it is that you ran under, LOL
Really, one of these things is just as effective on a stock '98 V-6 as it was on my former ride of 20+ Years that could run high 10's @ sea level with a surprisingly stock 440 in a '70 Challenger....
Well with one of those things you can get the dail-in perfect and then screw the round all by yourself by 'bulbing or being late but at least you don't have to explain how it is that you ran under, LOL
Really, one of these things is just as effective on a stock '98 V-6 as it was on my former ride of 20+ Years that could run high 10's @ sea level with a surprisingly stock 440 in a '70 Challenger....
ridge_runner
04-03-2004, 11:00 PM
damn, i like the challengers, and the chargers i want the dukes of hazzard car... hah
89IROC&RS
04-03-2004, 11:34 PM
dude, everyone wants the general lee, even ricers, they just wont admit it ;)
oh and tinner, welcome to the forum, always glad to have someone with knowledge and experience, instead of another newbie troll :)
oh and tinner, welcome to the forum, always glad to have someone with knowledge and experience, instead of another newbie troll :)
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