2012 Iowa Street Car Shootout part 5, final discussions

[AutoMods]

we've just had 3 auto's in a row register so we'll have enough autos for a couple elimination rounds for sure now. 22 overall registered, 6 autos

Current Registrants https://docs.google.com/a/importevol...rZ2Npenc#gid=0 (https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AihY2F-4IhQFdDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc#gid=0)

still waiting for sparkles to register

[AutoMods]

Since I keep cleaning/deleting posts in the registration thread, lets use this thread for the final discussions leading up to this years event. The other 4 old threads have old/wrong info and a lot of fighting.


Event info and registration here http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?14579-Official-2012-Iowa-Street-Car-Shootout-layout-and-rules
Current Registrants https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AihY2F-4IhQFdDROOWo2SEVJekRyMGp1ZGRrZ2Npenc#gid=0

Old discussion threads
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread...light=shootout (http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?13989-2012-IAF-DS-street-car-shootout-participants-survey&highlight=shootout)
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread...light=shootout (http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?13980-2012-Iowa-Street-Car-shootout-early-discussions&highlight=shootout)
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread...light=shootout (http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?14033-vote-for-tires-allowed-in-2012-Street-Car-Shootout&highlight=shootout)
http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread...light=shootout (http://iowaautoforums.com/showthread.php?13990-2012-IAF-DS-street-car-shootout-KOTS-discussion&highlight=shootout)

[sparkles]

I'm waiting on you to pay my registration.

[BGjohnson]

Current registration page isn't working.

[AutoMods]

thanks fixed

[Sunny Z]

Registered. Impatiently waiting.

[AutoMods]

allgo has to come now because his car is in the flyer.

[LT1Dan]

That means Kitch has to buy his SS back too.

[c_mart_28]

Killer!

[Domestic Disturbance]

Where'd all the boosted honda guys go? I may have to bring up the snatchback and take the FWD trophy home.

I don't think I'll be able to barrow the SS. Maybe I can get the kid who brought it to come out, I think he goes to school in Cedar Falls

[AutoMods]

Where'd all the boosted honda guys go?

good question, i posted on jdm city a while back, someone repost

[SledgeWS6]

I can pull off some sweet 14 second runs in the Cobalt I guess. Still don't know if I have this weekend free or not though.

[Sunny Z]

So, more on this...

Will there be a session before the competition for some shake down runs?

Will there be chances for grudge races after?

Is there any real schedule?

[h22apwrd94]

I am still planning on coming. Need to get registered. Been super busy lately.

[Sunny Z]

Its an open test-n-tune day at the track so you can run whenever you'd like as long as you are on time when the tower calls your elimination round.

The rounds won't start for at least an hour after the track starts running. To get bracket seating we will take you best timeslip from your test pass or passes. You don't have to make a qualifying pass, but in that case you will most likely get seated unfavorably against a faster qualifying car. The bracket seating will put the fastest cars against the slowest cars initially, allowing for the fastest cars to meet up in the final rounds.

I'll try to add more details the week before the race.

OK, so it is a true heads up, run what ya brung, fastest car wins? I assume this will be a standard tree?

[slow ride]

Standard tree (sportsman). Although it would be fun to watch this group run the pro tree :)

[slo4cyl]

ill be there as long as nothing unexpected happens between now and then

[OldSkoolRCR]

So, more on this...


Will there be chances for grudge races after?



Someone say grudge race? What ya wanna do and how much?

[StreetSweeper]

So, more on this...

Will there be a session before the competition for some shake down runs?

Will there be chances for grudge races after?

Is there any real schedule?

Wasnt planning on going. But if you wanna set somthing up and make it worth our trip you got action!

[AutoMods]

ill be there as long as nothing unexpected happens between now and then

go easy on your car until then :)

[slo4cyl]

go easy on your car until then :)

Now what fun would that be?

[Sunny Z]

So I guess I should have asked this earlier, but if my car goes faster than NHRA says it can - without a cage - is that going to be a problem?

[AutoMods]

the track will have the responsibility for all safety rules/inspections. they probably won't kick you until you start dipping past the mid ten mark. but during inspection you might not want to tell them your optimistic times.

[Sunny Z]

the track will have the responsibility for all safety rules/inspections. they probably won't kick you until you start dipping past the mid ten mark. but during inspection you might not want to tell them your optimistic times.

Well I wont even have to lie.... After all, its never been down the quarter.....:drive:

[Domestic Disturbance]

Less than a month away oh my

[AutoMods]

its getting kinda late but I have some professionally printed flyers if anyone wants me to mail them some

http://www.importevolution.com/temp/shootout_2012/iafstreetcar_flyer.jpg

[Scott]

Iowa fastest 10.0 index LOL

[AutoMods]

most people that complain about the auto class 10.0 limit still don't meet the other full interior/lights/accessories requirements anyway

[Scott]

LOL whatever helps you sleep at night

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Wait a second...you can run any tire in the auto.class now? Wtf

[AutoMods]

LOL whatever helps you sleep at night

i'm not even running in that class. just put together what I thought a majority of people wanted from many posts. we'll see how it turns out and we can always change it up next year and try something different


Wait a second...you can run any tire in the auto.class now? Wtf


Automatic Street Car Class
Heads Up, single elimination
Any tire allowed
10.0 ET cars and slower. Car must have never made a 9.99 or quicker pass in it's history.

All below items are required for autos (waivers can be granted on a case by case basis)
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-Functional windows, doors, hatch (must all roll down or open)
-Plates and registration and insurance, no dealer plates, vin must match
-No lexan
-All working lights, turn signals, brake, both head lights (none removed)
-No one piece/lift off front ends
-Passenger seat
-Full exhaust (must exit behind fronts seats or farther to the rear, no open headers or open downpipes)
-Cockpit operated exhaust cutouts can be used, must be able to fully close and open exhaust from cockpit during inspection
-Muffler or resonator (except on turbo cars)
-Door panels
-Factory Dash
-Horn
-Speedometer
-Cage/chassis: Max 8.50 legal (10/12 point); No 25.x; No Funny Car Hoops; No back half/tubular frame rails; No wheelie bars or 'chutes
-Interior: Must have all factory-type interior (headliner, carpet, door panels, dash) Rear Seat Delete OK w/carpet (must have rear bulkhead). NO exposed sheet metal

Not required but you must meet 5 from the list below (for Auto class only)
---------------------------------
Differential on drive wheels (open, limited slip or locker)
Functional wipers
HVAC fan and vents
Brake booster
Side mirrors (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
Back seats (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
DOT approved tires

[Scott]

I know the rules and I could meet them, I just think its funny when you advertise it as "fastest streetcar shootout" when you automatically eliminate the fast street cars LOL

[slow ride]

I guess everybody has there own definition of street car right? Just because you can drive around the block and hit up sonic or something doesn't make it a street car to me (not saying you do, but just in general). Sure, in drag raciing classes they call it a street car deal if you run a 10.5 or drag radial, but the cars are quite high caliber and most of the normal cars that get driven a lot could not compete.

This could be a long debate and I know lots of guys on here think differently than me and thats fine, but you have to know what I'm getting at right? This thing is more set up for cars that "could" be or "are" daily driver type street cars rocking most the creature comforts they came with, etc.

We all know who has the fastest cars in the area and it's the 10.5 guys period. I also know there might be some rails or tube frame stuff thats faster in the area, but that shit doesn't even interest me.

[K-ville]

I agree some cars are better street cars than others. No doubt about it a/c power everything and navigation are nice. But that doesnt make a less creature comfort car not a streetcar either. Just my 2cents. And while im at it whats wrong with cars with full cages? Aside from the fact the would likely rape the class given its fast enough to need the cage?..

[c_mart_28]

All i know is that I'm getting geeked as the time gets closer and am dying to know how much slower I made my car! Literal statement.

That said, I'm excited to see everyone and am looking forward to seeing everyone run. Oh, I'm also excited to win also.

[AutoMods]

dying to know how much slower I made my car! Literal

i've seen many customers think bigger turbo means an automatically faster car. not always that simple. i'm sure you'll get it figured out. but hopefully not until next year!

[FiFdYnUtZ]

True street car race with no tire restriction....nice

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Not that I'm complaining, ill gladly throw the et drags on...just figured I would bring my street legal et streets

[Xboosted23X]

I agree some cars are better street cars than others. No doubt about it a/c power everything and navigation are nice. But that doesnt make a less creature comfort car not a streetcar either. Just my 2cents. And while im at it whats wrong with cars with full cages? Aside from the fact the would likely rape the class given its fast enough to need the cage?..

I think the full cage has been gone over a number of times with the street car topic. Yes you can drive a car with a full cage on the street but it isn't safe without the proper safety equipment. I know I wouldn't want to get in a wreck with a full cage on the street.

[Drifte]

http://ericlightborn.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg

[slo4cyl]

god this site needs a like button

[K-ville]

I think the full cage has been gone over a number of times with the street car topic. Yes you can drive a car with a full cage on the street but it isn't safe without the proper safety equipment. I know I wouldn't want to get in a wreck with a full cage on the street.

agreed but just my opinion.. im not as worried about making it to walmart as I am of what could happen at 150mph haha

[MurderedSnake]

Change of plans....I will be running my buddies duramax so he can run his rustang. I will be turning the boost down to 50 lbs so it doesn't blow up. Class: fastest 9000lb farm truck.

[SledgeWS6]

Change of plans....I will be running my buddies duramax so he can run his rustang. I will be turning the boost down to 50 lbs so it doesn't blow up. Class: fastest 9000lb farm truck.

If that's the case I'm getting my buddy to bring the Cummins up (the red one we were in last weekend @ Colt Ford).

[MurderedSnake]

If that's the case I'm getting my buddy to bring the Cummins up (the red one we were in last weekend @ Colt Ford).

Bring it! I'll go easy on ya....thing wont hook anyway

[Chase]

Hey Ryan, I need to pull out of this.

Since registering my car has been wrecked, and the motor is pulled.

[AutoMods]

u wreck it drifting?

[sparkles]

If that's the case I'm getting my buddy to bring the Cummins up (the red one we were in last weekend @ Colt Ford).
You were there? Damn, Bizzle and I were too. With the midget fist of coarse.

[c_mart_28]

I'd like to take this opportunity to cordially call out Ryan, Jesse, and Joe with his z06 at the shootout..

Anxious to show you how a real street car 60's and finishes the 1/4 mile with style :)

[sparkles]

Anxious to show you how a real street car 60's and finishes the 1/4 mile with style :)
What are those? Don't think I've seen one.

[c_mart_28]

Sparkles you are so close to being called out it's not even funny...

[sparkles]

You got my number pretty boy.

[c_mart_28]

Be there Saturday. I'll leave once you're done sleeping at the tree :)

[sparkles]

Bring it to Dixon...RIGHT NOW! I'll wear my best wife beater. I'll be the one jamming out to STYX eating a corn dog. See you there.

[c_mart_28]

Only if you pop the t-tops.

[sparkles]

Duh, how else are you supposed to get your old lady in the mood?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2yfckjyj98

[c_mart_28]

Valid.

You joining us Friday night in Cedar Falls? I had 2 whole beers last year and i plan on at least that many this..

[sparkles]

Most likely. You got someone going up with you?

[c_mart_28]

My friend Curtis is likely headed up but that's all for now..

Interested in joining the festivities?

That said, anyone else from the Des Moines area is welcome to carpool with us. Epicness will ensue.

[SledgeWS6]

You were there? Damn, Bizzle and I were too. With the midget fist of coarse.

Haha, yeah. It was a bomb-ass concert. Nothing says style like playing slide guitar with a bottle of whiskey. My buddy had on his "Just Divorced" Shirt.

[Phish]

Well ... I just registered finally - Biggest upset award here i come.

[sharpie]

driving up friday night as well!!

[Phish]

Not that i expect to walk away with anything.... but Cash Prizes for????

[c_mart_28]

Best making an drunken idiot of oneself the night before.

Currently I'd guess I'm the favorite for that one.

[Sunny Z]

Best making an drunken idiot of oneself the night before.

Currently I'd guess I'm the favorite for that one.

CLEARLY you've never seen me in action ;)

[c_mart_28]

CLEARLY you've never seen me in action ;)
Sounds like a challenge!

Me last year was the stuff of legend..I practically had boosh light running through my veins. Made for an interesting next morning.

[derek072887]

CLEARLY you've never seen me in action ;)

see avatar... i think he mayyy have you beat Casey.. if thats him anyway

[Sunny Z]

see avatar... i think he mayyy have you beat Casey.. if thats him anyway

Smart ppl ITT

Don't make me assemble a costume to rage in....

[slow ride]

If you guys come up early where do you stay/hangout? I assume downtown CF, but didn't know if anyone had friends up here, etc.

[MurderedSnake]

I live in downtown Cedar Falls…I'm sure SledgeWS6 and I will be a bunch of drunken assholes by about 7PM if anyone wants to join. We will probably be somewhere around main...

[c_mart_28]

Honestly, I'm not sure where we're headed.

I'm not a huge bar-goer but I'm up for whatever. Last year we just hung out at the hotel outdoor pool area for a few hours with beers.

[fox_stang]

I may come up friday night ...i would definitely be down for some bar hoppin!

[sparkles]

Jigga, clearly you've never been to Kareoke with the CMart.

[slo4cyl]

I know a few of us are planning on goin out saturday night idk where to. I will be getting my car wrapped up tomorrow night, the ignition setup I ordered 3.5 weeks ago will finally be here tomorrow.

[JustaGT]

Ryan,

Is there anything going on for bikes like we talked about quite a while ago for Saturday. And if so how strict are they going to enforce the rules on leathers and whatnot. At midnight manias they havent said a thing as long as I had high top shoes, jacket, jeans, gloves, and a heltmet. They seem to be a little more strict on regular test and tunes but wasn't sure how it would be being the event that you guys are putting on.

[AutoMods]

There isn't anything setup for bikes, sorry, maybe next year. If anything I would think the night races would be more strict on safety as the traction and visibility is less

[SledgeWS6]

I may come up friday night ...i would definitely be down for some bar hoppin!

You're not going to be doing any bar-hopping in Cedar Falls unless you're willing to shell out some doe. As it is homecoming this weekend, the cover at the bars will be $10-20 just to get in the door all weekend past 7pm.

*Sorry to burst your bubbles.

[c_mart_28]

Honestly, getting dinner somewhere then finding a hotel and annoying the bar staff there is kinda what I had planned on.

[Phish]

I think Casey has it right.. I pretty much think thats teh consensus of our group.... or well.. the old people.

[MurderedSnake]

Honestly, getting dinner somewhere then finding a hotel and annoying the bar staff there is kinda what I had planned on.

That sounds like a better idea...forgot about cover this weekend

[Sunny Z]

So its settled. We figured out nothing.

[Domestic Disturbance]

I'll have a vodka martini. Shaken not stirred

[Sunny Z]

Guy I work with said the "brown bottle" is a good spot? Confirm/ deny?

[SLVR7]

It's good, Jack'n'arnies steak house in reinbeck would be a better place to eat and hang out.

[slow ride]

Whare are most of you staying? Not sure how far you want to be from the hotel, etc.

[c_mart_28]

It's good, Jack'n'arnies steak house in reinbeck would be a better place to eat and hang out.

Sounds like my kinda place.

Hotel hasn't been figured out yet..stayed last year at...a hampton inn? I dunno, doesn't need to be anywhere special.

Walking distance would be nice for various reasons..

[SLVR7]

Jack'n'arnies is about 15 minutes outside of Cedar Falls, it's a cook your own steak and bar place. Plz shoot me text if you guys decide to do something 319-230-2194.

[slow ride]

Walking distance would be nice for various reasons..

Well thats why I asked. I don't think there are a lot of places that would be close to all the hotels, etc. Jack and Arnies is in the boonies, I live in the boonies (remember your favorite e85 station). I know Wartburgs homecoming is this weekend also so the Waverly area would probably be a no go.

We could meet up and drive somewhere if somebody has a large vehicle? Is this a big sausage party or some of you guys bringing chicks?

[Sleeping]

Id have no problem driving if needed.

[c_mart_28]

Lol. 100% sausage party. I've actually even been careful in my wording when it comes to the fact that its a bunch of dudes that are going to get liquored up and end up back at a hotel room.

I believe the significant others (several of us are married) are staying home.

That and I'm pretty sure Sharpie and Newgen are into each other. But I'm not one to judge.

[slow ride]

Yea, I'm married also, but they make good drivers some nights ha. I thought about having a fire outside, but it's a good 20min drive back to the Hotels in CF.

[AutoMods]

party at ed's house, out in the sticks

[Scott]

Im already in Cedar Falls!!

[SLVR7]

If anyone wants their car inside for the night, I have room.

[c_mart_28]

From the sounds of it, we are doing dinner at buffalo wild wings and then doing..something.

Text me for updates: 5154017905

[slow ride]

I just saw you. I pass by you almost every day at PEC, but I'm not sure you know what I look like. Red S4?


Im already in Cedar Falls!!

[slow ride]

It's also UNI home coming also so both big schools in the area. Hotels will be tight just a FYI

[slow ride]

Yea right, bring your poncho ;)



party at ed's house, out in the sticks

[LT1Dan]

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu119/LT1Dan/20121020_172658.jpg

[Sunny Z]

Great meeting everyone yesterday! I can't wait to make it back to the quarter and finally get that 10 sec slip i've been craving. Next time the car will be a little more capable of taking the abuse.

[AutoMods]

the event went smooth. no drama. more breakage this year. nice seeing everyone, i would've like to hand out and visit more but I was too busy. thanks to everyone who participated and all the hard work to get your cars finished and out there.

i'll post up the round summary printouts later.

[BGjohnson]

Same here, good meeting new people. Sorry to see everybody breaking. Next year I should have my shit together even more and be a contender.

[Caleb]

Same here, good meeting new people. Sorry to see everybody breaking. Next year I should have my shit together even more and be a contender.
Same here, meeting a lot of people was nice, i need to get a quicker car if im gonna hang with the big boys, or finish my other car/engine. All in all, my white bird needs tires and a small shot if i want 11's easy. 10's would be on the other engine :) . No more procrastination for me, time to start buying.

[sharpie]

also had a blast!! didnt expect to contend but glad i had a shot at it. it was great to meet more people this year! this forum seems like a good community !

cant wait for next year!!!

[Newgen]

Had a great time as well... i swear to have something ready for next year and not pending sale.

[sparkles]

Glad to see the trophies, sponsored by Snack Pack Racing Team.

[DustinsDuster]

truck ran a full second faster than i expected; and it pretty much went how i expected it to- all depended on how well i could launch it. next year i hope to have 4.56 gears in the rear, and maybe turn the boost up a little and see if i can't break into the 12's. honestly, i think i felt just as good if not better when my truck made the drive there, raced all day, and made it back home without any issues. not bad for a budget daily driver.

great seeing everyone; i had a great time.

[JacobS]

you need some NO-torque gearing haha

[Sleepy]

truck ran a full second faster than i expected; and it pretty much went how i expected it to- all depended on how well i could launch it. next year i hope to have 4.56 gears in the rear, and maybe turn the boost up a little and see if i can't break into the 12's. honestly, i think i felt just as good if not better when my truck made the drive there, raced all day, and made it back home without any issues. not bad for a budget daily driver.

great seeing everyone; i had a great time.
I enjoyed seeing your progress through the day. After you talked to Chris you started to move out much better. I think some suspension may help, however it is rwd.

Hopefully Casey's car is not a big deal and he is able to get it on the road again quickly.

I also enjoyed watching the integra. Had his sh*t together and it paid off.

[Caleb]

I enjoyed seeing your progress through the day. After you talked to Chris you started to move out much better. I think some suspension may help, however it is rwd.

Hopefully Casey's car is not a big deal and he is able to get it on the road again quickly.

I also enjoyed watching the integra. Had his sh*t together and it paid off.

Yeah it did, i took it off the line and was dead even till just before the 1/8th and it flew by like a bat out of hell. Shit was awesome. Haha. I like that teggy.

[FiFdYnUtZ]

That was an impressive staging area axle change!

[Sunny Z]

That was an impressive staging area axle change!

If only mine broke clean, outside the diff, I'd have given him a run for his money on change time! haha

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt4/steepss/SidwayZ/2012-10-21_22-17-59_495.jpg

[slow ride]

You were really getting after it. I remember the passes you made at eddyville and figured you would be right at the 10.9-11.0 area. Then I saw the first pass and figured it was a sure thing. Love the car though, get it built up and back in action next year.

[Phish]

Everywhere we go his car gets so much love... So much in fact we all give him shit about it multiple times. He picks up so many dudes it would even make Sparkles jealous.

[sparkles]

Better step up his game if he wants to compete with me then.

[Clinical]

I also enjoyed watching the integra. Had his sh*t together and it paid off.
I'll be honest I'm a bit worried about his block haha

Until a few weeks ago he had been running a built GSR block. Then changing the headgasket while he replaced the clutch, the headstuds pulled the threads out of the block. Said there wasnt any bad resistance or anything. Pretty freaky thing, motor ran damn good it's a shame. took his old LS block and threw the internals into it. Really surprised it's been holding together, he's really pushing the limits of that block.

[Sleepy]

I'll be honest I'm a bit worried about his block haha

Until a few weeks ago he had been running a built GSR block. Then changing the headgasket while he replaced the clutch, the headstuds pulled the threads out of the block. Said there wasnt any bad resistance or anything. Pretty freaky thing, motor ran damn good it's a shame. took his old LS block and threw the internals into it. Really surprised it's been holding together, he's really pushing the limits of that block.
Well it looked great and provided some well needed motivation. Hopefully he can get another block for it soon that can hold the power with out worry.

[oVa-Boost]

sounds like everyone had fun i'll be sure to make it out next year