2013 Iowa Street Car Shootout discussion thread

[Deimos]

I think he meant your street car I thought you were looking for a project.

[Snoclo]

The project is my street car, had it about 2 weeks.Haven't got everything for it to meet the rules for auto class so I registered my work truck.

[Newgen]

Well I official have exhaust now :). Should be good to go for the event!

[Sunny Z]

Ok, so I'll be the one to say it.....

What happens if it rains? Will there be a make-up?

[RedRocketZ28]

Ok, so I'll be the one to say it.....

What happens if it rains? Will there be a make-up?

Makeup/Rain Date: If bad weather cancels the Oct 5th event, October 19th will be the makeup date, Cedar Falls Raceway

[8204Cobra]

Is there a meet up point for the Cedar Rapids/coridor people like last year?

We met over in Hiawatha last time and it a good time before hand

[Sunny Z]

Makeup/Rain Date: If bad weather cancels the Oct 5th event, October 19th will be the makeup date, Cedar Falls Raceway

I guess, if you want to be technical about it thats a good answer....................

SORRY I DON'T SPEND ALL DAY ON THE FORUM

;)

[AutoMods]

Today is the last day for the $20 early registration. You can check here to see if you've been mark as paid https://docs.google.com/a/importevolution.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AihY2F-4IhQFdDFtWXVjMzFDX3U3V3BxbXRYOTZzZXc#gid=0

[RedRocketZ28]

I guess, if you want to be technical about it thats a good answer....................

SORRY I DON'T SPEND ALL DAY ON THE FORUM

;)

Hey now, I am working my butt off today!

Okay, that's a lie :).

[OldSkoolRCR]

Makeup/Rain Date: If bad weather cancels the Oct 5th event, October 19th will be the makeup date, Cedar Falls Raceway

Be SNOW on the ground by then!

[Snoclo]

Don't get my hopes up yet, my 14' Arctic Cat is in and waiting to put some break in miles on it.

[AutoMods]

Well I official have exhaust now :). Should be good to go for the event!

awesome. fyi you better pay by today if you want the registration discount ;)

[AutoMods]

looks like this year we will probably have just few more entries then last year. better showing for the auto class. and overall some faster cars

[SPDDMN36]

I might come watch this but i won't be running. Hoping to get some more miles on my clutch so I can run midnight mania tho.

[c_mart_28]

Well. Sorry to say it but it's looking like I'm not going to be able to make it guys. Had something come up that I can't reschedule.

Honestly super bummed. Sorry guys.

[AutoMods]

Well. Sorry to say it but it's looking like I'm not going to be able to make it guys. Had something come up that I can't reschedule.

Honestly super bummed. Sorry guys.

jordan sharp pays his registration and a couple hours later you say your not coming. pretty easy to see that your scared

[c_mart_28]

Ha.. He is my dark horse to win the thing!

I hope everyone goes out and runs new bests. Is this the year of the first 9 second pass during the event?

Ryan, you're due! In that Jimmy Johns getting race car!

[AutoMods]

Ha.. He is my dark horse to win the thing!

I hope everyone goes out and runs new bests. Is this the year of the first 9 second pass during the event?

Ryan, you're due! In that Jimmy Johns getting race car!

i'm shooting for 9's but ya never know. thought i had a chance last year but was far from it, things weren't going well with the new rear end and clutch last year. i planned to test this last weekend but the day before i actually did some tests with the slicks and found out my slicks were rubbing my inner fender. that's fixed now but the shootout will again be the first test of the year with softer suspension and iron motor with more weight over the front end. so you never know whats going to happen. i was hoping to get a line lock and 2 step for this year but ran outta time.

i was hoping you could do the all the talking this year, rules, trophies etc :) ohhh well. thats too bad you can't make it. maybe next year

[c_mart_28]

I will plan on being there. This is literally fluke bad timing thing.

[Phish]

I see Jordan Sharp going a 9 .... Just saying

[sharpie]

OH SHIT pressure is on now! thanks for the confidence guys ill try not to disappoint!

what time does the event start. i see gates are open at 2

[RedRocketZ28]

I told Josey last night that if my car somehow busts off a 9 second pass and is still together by the end of that run, she's going back on the trailer!

[JustaGT]

I think there are going to be a lot of cars running decently quick this year. Sucks you cant make it Casey, I was looking forward to seeing the car run since the bugs are worked out.
I will consider it a successful day if I can drive the car back on the trailer at the end of the day. hahahahaha

[sharpie]

ya pretty bummed about casey cobra bailing. just wont be the same

[Ricky]

I have nothing but i will be there to drink beer and watch this year. I'm just glad everyone can "GET A LANE" now. Hope nobody red lights....

[AutoMods]

jordan and josey, what times did you guys run earlier this year? i have to figure out how many degrees backwards to set my gopro

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6eC6khRTLPw/UktsVy5LdMI/AAAAAAAADLg/QC4y86HpGmg/w737-h553-no/20131001_194337.jpg

[Sunny Z]

Car has been 11.0 this year. Better straight up mount that bitch facing the rear.

[c_mart_28]

jordan and josey, what times did you guys run earlier this year? i have to figure out how many degrees backwards to set my gopro

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6eC6khRTLPw/UktsVy5LdMI/AAAAAAAADLg/QC4y86HpGmg/w737-h553-no/20131001_194337.jpg

Lol. Awesome.

[AutoMods]

Car has been 11.0 this year. Better straight up mount that bitch facing the rear.

haha, you should be a grudge racer. i heard of a good 1/8th mile time you put down

[JacobS]

[QUOTE=AutoMods;200586]jordan and josey, what times did you guys run earlier this year? i have to figure out how many degrees backwards to set my gopro

/QUOTE]


getting a little cocky now huh? Ill give $20 to whoever knocks ryan out of the event. hahaha

[JustaGT]

[QUOTE=AutoMods;200586]jordan and josey, what times did you guys run earlier this year? i have to figure out how many degrees backwards to set my gopro

/QUOTE]


getting a little cocky now huh? Ill give $20 to whoever knocks ryan out of the event. hahaha

Paypal: flathers90@gmail.com :banana:

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Hes been around derek too long...smack talkin an unproven setup is a jinx for running into lots of little setup issues

[AutoMods]

Hes been around derek too long...smack talkin an unproven setup is a jinx for running into lots of little setup issues

well... there is a reason i haven't put any money where my mouth is

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Lol true

[Sunny Z]

Weather is looking kinda crappy!

[Newgen]

Weather is looking kinda crappy!

As long as it doesn't rain i'm content lol.

[JustaGT]

As long as it doesn't rain i'm content lol.
As of this morning they bumped up the percentage to 40%.... EFFFFF YOUUU mother nature

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Whatever happens, someone will need to make a decision on yes or no for racing at a decent time preferably <12pm, I REALLY dont want to get all my shit together, drive up there and have it fizzle rain 10min before the race...

[skipdownstairs]

Bunch of Hippocrates its not gona rain. Only 25 percent chance on accuweather if you look at hourly

[slow ride]

Either way it's going to be cool with a cross wind it looks like. I hope it's at least decent.

[Batwood]

Whatever happens, someone will need to make a decision on yes or no for racing at a decent time preferably <12pm, I REALLY dont want to get all my shit together, drive up there and have it fizzle rain 10min before the race...

This.
I've got two Ferds to load up and I'm not wasting time or diesel.

[AutoMods]

Whatever happens, someone will need to make a decision on yes or no for racing at a decent time preferably <12pm, I REALLY dont want to get all my shit together, drive up there and have it fizzle rain 10min before the race...


i'll keep everyone updated by this forum and facebook if the weather looks shady.

[snickerlicker]

I don't miss the shit weather up there at all! Next thing you know it will be SNOW!

[Ricky]

Last time I was at the track it was raining in town by the college but never hit the track. I hope for no rain too. Its a 5 min drive for me either way but I have my BV ready and my shit talking shoes on.

[vteckiller2000]

I'd rather not have it be crap DA with a ~30 mph headwind like last time I was at CFR.....

I still managed to break a record though that day, granted it was an audi stock turbo record.

[OldSkoolRCR]

63* and partly cloudy

[Newgen]

63* and partly cloudy
Thats what I found also. Predicting the weather is like pissing in the wind....

[vteckiller2000]

If it gets postponed, I may have a chance to bring a real car. Provided I can get a turbo and fuel system in time plus find someone who knows what the hell they are doing with megasquirt to tune it...

[JustaGT]

Last time I was at the track it was raining in town by the college but never hit the track. I hope for no rain too. Its a 5 min drive for me either way but I have my BV ready and my shit talking shoes on.
Save some BV for after the races. No need for another college girl-Apple river Eric so early :booty:

[Sunny Z]

haha, you should be a grudge racer. i heard of a good 1/8th mile time you put down

You didn't specify! Thats the fastest the car has ever been in the 1/4!

[watman02]

what times it start Sat

[skipdownstairs]

gates open at 2:00 time trials start at 3:00

[sparkles]

Last time I was at the track it was raining in town by the college but never hit the track. I hope for no rain too. Its a 5 min drive for me either way but I have my BV ready and my shit talking shoes on.

F Yeah. Bustin out the BV.

[Domestic Disturbance]

I will be able to haul anyone back provided you rent or find a trailer. And batwood I hope my stock tune truck can still beat that old 7.3l

[AutoMods]

i think i'm going to bring brents trailer. i can haul someone back to cr, ic as long as i don't break, ....but my shit is beefy this year. dd could tow you a lot faster though

[Batwood]

I will be able to haul anyone back provided you rent or find a trailer. And batwood I hope my stock tune truck can still beat that old 7.3l
I don't honestly plan on running the 7.3.... unless there is some strange need for a really slow truck. I honestly thing its got a weak HPOP. Probably still keep up with that 6.66 Dirtymax though.
I'll have a two place trailer, so if James' car doesn't break and somebody really needs it, I can bring a car home.

[OldSkoolRCR]

I don't honestly plan on running the 7.3.... unless there is some strange need for a really slow truck. I honestly thing its got a weak HPOP. Probably still keep up with that 6.66 Dirtymax though.
I'll have a two place trailer, so if James' car doesn't break and somebody really needs it, I can bring a car home.

Brian I heard a rumor that your FFFord 7.3 got blown away by a LS Caddy?....Dam you just cant avoid them...lol

[Batwood]

Brian I heard a rumor that your FFFord 7.3 got blown away by a LS Caddy?....Dam you just cant avoid them...lol

If you mean Allgo... it was his Maxima. Lol.
Who ever said it was fast?

[OldSkoolRCR]

Yep it was the Maxima...good thing...lol

[TSmiley98]

Question on the rules for the auto class and track rules. See notes below and red highlighted

All below items are required for autos (waivers can be granted on a case by case basis)
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YES-Functional windows, doors, hatch (must all roll down or open)
YES-Plates and registration and insurance, no dealer plates, vin must match
NONE-No lexan
YES-All working lights, turn signals, brake, both head and tail lights (none removed)
NONE-No one piece/lift off front ends
YES-Passenger seat
YES -Full exhaust (must exit behind fronts seats or farther to the rear, no open headers or open downpipes)
NONE-Cockpit operated exhaust cutouts can be used, must be able to fully close and open exhaust from cockpit during inspection
YES-Muffler or resonator (except on turbo cars)
YES-Door panels
YES-Factory Dash
YES-Horn
YES-Speedometer
YES-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

-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

Not required but you must meet 5 from the list below (for Auto class only)
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YES-Differential on drive wheels (open, limited slip or locker)
YES-Functional wipers
YES-HVAC fan and vents (we will flip on your fan during inspection)
YES-Brake booster
YES-Side mirrors (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
REMOVED-Back seats (if car came equipped with them from the factory)
NO-DOT approved/manufacturer approved for highway use (ET Street Radials ok, ET Street Bias ok, Hoosier Quick Times ok, not ET Street Radial Pro, not Hoosier DOT Drag Radial )

NOTES: My car currently has ET Street Pro's on it which says are not allowed, but if everything else on the list my car has am i good? Also my car has no cage, I dont know how fast it goes as i have never been to a 1/4 mile track. Did a couple runs in the 1/8th awhile back but i am sure it is faster than the 8.3 @ 86 (8.3@86) i ran before. What safety equipmetn is required to race at this event? Helmets, Fire Jacket? I have stock seatbelts as my car is a true street car and doesn't see the track much.

I don't want to haul 4 hours one way to not race due to not having something.

[Sunny Z]

The way I read it, you just have to meet 5 of the criteria, which it looks like you do.

For safety, probably just a helmet for your times. If you have a power added (non-factory) than they might bitch about a jacket..... but i HIGHLY doubt it.

[TSmiley98]

So no need for a cage no matter how fast I may go? I would venture to say my car is a mid 7 sec car in the 1/8th now.. Also what is required as for nitrous stuff? Do I need a blow down tube or anything?

[RedRocketZ28]

I went 6.50 @ 112 and don't have a cage...

Sunny doesn't have a cage either and his car is quicker than mine. Bring your car man.

[JustaGT]

If you are running nitrous you will have to have a blow down tube, that is one thing I think they are pretty strict on.

As for the jacket situation, I will be bringing up my 5 layer jacket that I wore for Super Comp racing so it should pass for this event haha. If they whine about it and anyone needs to use it you are more than welcome to as long as I'm not next in line to run. lol

[AutoMods]

11.5 et 1/4 mile, about 7.3 1/8th mile times would require a cage and jacket. but some tracks might not get picky until your into the 10's. bring a helmet and wear pants and you should be fine, no shorts.

i think they are less picky with newer fast cars that are stockish. read this need rule that lets 08 and newer cars run with no cage as quick as 9.99@135 http://www.dragzine.com/news/nhra-amends-roll-barcage-rules-for-08-later-street-vehicles/

[Batwood]

11.5 et 1/4 mile, about 7.3 1/8th mile times would require a cage and jacket. but some tracks might not get picky until your into the 10's. bring a helmet and wear pants and you should be fine, no shorts.

i think they are less picky with newer fast cars that are stockish. read this need rule that lets 08 and newer cars run with no cage as quick as 9.99@135 http://www.dragzine.com/news/nhra-amends-roll-barcage-rules-for-08-later-street-vehicles/

Other than a helmet, I have no aftermarket safety equipment. I haven't had anybody say anything to me yet. When they ask what I think I'll run at tech, I just say I have no idea.

[StreetSweeper]

Go threw tech without the bottle and tell them your not spraying if they ask. Then bolt that bitch up and hose her down! I don't know what kind of car you have but you do no need a blow down if the nitrous compartment is separate from the driver. But like I said don't have a bottle mounted when you go threw tech and your good to go!

[TSmiley98]

11.5 et 1/4 mile, about 7.3 1/8th mile times would require a cage and jacket. but some tracks might not get picky until your into the 10's. bring a helmet and wear pants and you should be fine, no shorts.

i think they are less picky with newer fast cars that are stockish. read this need rule that lets 08 and newer cars run with no cage as quick as 9.99@135 http://www.dragzine.com/news/nhra-amends-roll-barcage-rules-for-08-later-street-vehicles/

My car went 11.4 on motor in wichita a few months ago, but I lost .2 in teh 1/8th going back to a stock convertor N/A, have yet to run with nitrous, but the 75 shot should put is back in the mid/low 11's in the 1/4.

Streesweeper, the car is a 2000 camaro, pretty stock all around minus the tranny and rearend

[snickerlicker]

I got booted out of CFR back in the late 90's for running 10.40's without any safety equipment. They weren't very nice about it either.

[vteckiller2000]

They weren't very nice about my wheelhop in the GTO pulling off my radiator hose either in 2009. I put it back together and filled it with water, then they promptly kicked me out for "ruining the track surface for an hour". Like I was trying to dump all my coolant on the track. Haven't been back since.

[AutoMods]

They weren't very nice about my wheelhop in the GTO pulling off my radiator hose either in 2009. I put it back together and filled it with water, then they promptly kicked me out for "ruining the track surface for an hour". Like I was trying to dump all my coolant on the track. Haven't been back since.

did you zip tie the radiator hose on?

[AutoMods]

Other than a helmet, I have no aftermarket safety equipment. I haven't had anybody say anything to me yet. When they ask what I think I'll run at tech, I just say I have no idea.


come on now, i had to gut my interior, spend around $1000 on a cage, labor and paint. took forever to modify my interior, mask everything off and paint it and add 75 pounds to my car. to be fair, all you quick bastards need to go through that pita like i did (batwood, sunnyz, justagt, sharpie, etc)

:buttkick:

[TSmiley98]

Hmm, sounds sketchy, I think I might save the fuel money and buy more parts for my car..

[vteckiller2000]

did you zip tie the radiator hose on?

The wheelhop was quite violent. Google "gto wheel hop radiator hose".

[Sunny Z]

come on now, i had to gut my interior, spend around $1000 on a cage, labor and paint. took forever to modify my interior, mask everything off and paint it and add 75 pounds to my car. to be fair, all you quick bastards need to go through that pita like i did (batwood, sunnyz, justagt, sharpie, etc)

:buttkick:

Its in the plans. Won't be a $1000 though. More like double that.

[JustaGT]

come on now, i had to gut my interior, spend around $1000 on a cage, labor and paint. took forever to modify my interior, mask everything off and paint it and add 75 pounds to my car. to be fair, all you quick bastards need to go through that pita like i did (batwood, sunnyz, justagt, sharpie, etc)

:buttkick:

Last time I checked I had a 6pt. cage with swingouts. All color matched to the car :burnout:
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[Drifte]

jordan and josey, what times did you guys run earlier this year? i have to figure out how many degrees backwards to set my gopro




getting a little cocky now huh? Ill give $20 to whoever knocks ryan out of the event. hahaha

I'll bring my tools. This should be any easy fix...

[Drifte]

Last time I was at the track it was raining in town by the college but never hit the track. I hope for no rain too. Its a 5 min drive for me either way but I have my BV ready and my shit talking shoes on.


Save some BV for after the races. No need for another college girl-Apple river Eric so early :booty:

LOL, Im bringing the wife too so we can go out and have some fun after the races. Or instead of the races if it rains, either way Im going to CF.

My pit crew (Brent) will already be up there Friday anyway.

[Scott]

The wheelhop was quite violent. Google "gto wheel hop radiator hose".

The issue might not have been the fact you caused a delay, but the fact you had antifreeze in there instead of water like you are technically supposed to be running. Which in turn takes 10x as long to clean up... just sayin

[vteckiller2000]

The issue might not have been the fact you caused a delay, but the fact you had antifreeze in there instead of water like you are technically supposed to be running. Which in turn takes 10x as long to clean up... just sayin

I'd like a count of how many street cars are driven to the track with 100% water...

[AutoMods]

Its in the plans. Won't be a $1000 though. More like double that.

ya i had a couple mexicans do it in CR


Last time I checked I had a 6pt. cage with swingouts. All color matched to the car :burnout:
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ohhh nice! that was in your car when you bought it?

[Scott]

I'd like a count of how many street cars are driven to the track with 100% water...

Thats why I said technically, I know 95% of the street cars still have anti-freeze in them.. but from the track workers point of view its a major pain in the ass to clean when it could be quick and simple if it was just water

[Dsmolition]

I hope the weather holds out. It will be fun watching you guys. I’ll be racing later at the midnight mania, I don’t think I would be much competition for you guys. One of my friends told me to look into this Iowa street car shootout on facebook but I don’t have that so what do you know an Iowa auto forum exists, haha. Well anyways good luck. As for tech I was there last weekend and as long as you say you don’t know what it runs they assume it’s not superfast and/or you’re not a good driver.so they will only require a helmet that is not expired. They closed it to 1/8th mile out of the blue last weekend so I loaded the car up and went home. The CFR owners can be worthless at times.

[Sunny Z]

60* and Sunny tomorrow! Boo Yah!

Lets go racing!

[JustaGT]

ya i had a couple mexicans do it in CR



ohhh nice! that was in your car when you bought it?
Indeed it was, wouldn't make a whole lot of sense to pull it out just to do it again:beerchug:
I've only been a part of building 1 cage, and that was more than enough for me, haha.

[90 notch]

[QUOTE=AutoMods;200694]ya i had a couple mexicans do it in CR



Ouch!!!!! Mexican for life!!!

[Sunny Z]

wouldn't make a whole lot of sense to pull it out just to do it again

Stop, you're arousing me.

[slow ride]

Ryan is Mexican also (or is that Hawaiian) oh well same thing :)

[Drifte]

This is good luck...right?
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/drifte/666_zpsa5c9a99e.jpg

[Sunny Z]

Ryan is Mexican also (or is that Hawaiian) oh well same thing :)

Aint from 'Merica, don't care!!

[Sleepy]

Drifte, is the tach a different color or is it just the photo? I have never thought to look in Rmcabe's.

[Drifte]

Tach is white face. I just was implying the 666 on my mileage after I just put it back together. So far so good though.

[AutoMods]

The weather up in Cedar Falls is showing only 20% chance of rain after 2:00pm Saturday. I will keep you updated but as of now, the event is definitely on.

2:00 Gates open. Get your car teched asap and buy race fuel if needed. Mark IAF-Auto or IAF-Manual on your drivers side and front window.

2:15-2:45 Final registrations, auto class rules inspection. Derek will be handling late registrations and inspections.

2:45 Quick IAF Drivers meeting

3:00 Make sure you’re ready to race. You will have time to make one test pass, possibly two test passes if you are quick about it.

4:00 Auto and Manual classes line up in the proper lanes for your Qualifying pass to get you seated in the elimination bracket. The CFR computer will record the time and seat you automatically.

4:30-7:30pm There will probably be 4 rounds of elimination. Last year CFR wanted both auto and manuals to come to the staging lanes at the same time. If you get a bye run, you still have to show up and run down the track. Please get to the lanes promptly when called.

7:30 Award Ceremony in the pits!

If you see an error in the qualifying or round printouts, let me know and we can correct it. We can also help out if for example you’re fixing your car and can’t qualify, we can manually insert you into the race but you’ll be seated last.

Keep racing test and tune if you’re eliminated from the bracket. However do not use the special bracket lanes. Any timeslip can qualify to win the awards, keep your timeslips.

You cannot wear shorts if you’re racing. Bring warm clothes if you plan to watch midnight mania.

I have quite a bit of testing to do with my own car and I’ll be up at the tower at times. Derek is well aware of all the rules, registration and schedule if you have questions.

Thanks,
Ryan

[Drifte]

Do I put Auto..or truck or anything? And can I use a pink marker

[AutoMods]

Do I put Auto..or truck or anything? And can I use a pink marker

you'd put auto. your running with the all the autos but there is a quickest truck award. it would be cool to have a truck/suv bracket all by itself but there isn't enough of you guys. maybe we can line you guys up together for the first round

[Drifte]

Id really like to not line up to something running 4 seconds faster than me. If at all possible!

[Newgen]

Id really like to not line up to something running 4 seconds faster than me. If at all possible!


Oooo pick me pick me!

[Drifte]

If I can I'd like to line up with other trucks, they should at least be close to what I expect to run. The guesses are mid to high 14's for me.

[Xboosted23X]

Last time I checked I had a 6pt. cage with swingouts. All color matched to the car :burnout:
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Figures a show car would color match the cage.

[sharpie]

Forecast is looking pretty good!!!

[watman02]

assuming this is still a go?

[Snoclo]

Looks like blue sky from 11:00 on.

[SPDDMN36]

I'm about 10 min from the track and its partly cloud and seems like the clouds are clearing.

[Snoclo]

that's what we want to hear, keep the good news coming

[slow ride]

I'm only about 10 minutes from the track out in the sticks also and it's looking decent out. Should be a good day for power also. Cool southwest wind, but the DA isn't really low, but still around 1300 right now.

[AutoMods]

everything is a go. weather.com is saying 0% chance of rain from 1pm until 6pm. then only 10% .