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lwt002 · 03-03-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ctec4rxj

Yes, that was a good movie and that ship that came out I serve on it...USS Bonhomme Richard...2 tours overseas and not so spacy as they depict....

on another note check out my truck and some upgrades Mostly stickers

http://youtu.be/PcK0I22vehs

Looks bad ass dude... first jeepspeed rig to run Trec!

DavidMugrage · 03-05-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lwt002

OK - how about this. We run a Class letter prefix in front of the number (which we are actually suppose to be doing anyway) like on my doors B529. For those of you who run other series where you dont need the letter, make it magnetic and take it off... problem solved.

What about A class that dont have steel sides?

ROXROES · 03-08-2012, 01:14 PM

Is the race length still 2 hours for A class?

About how much fuel are you guys running V8's burning thru in a race if you don't mind answering?

Vu14TJ · 03-08-2012, 01:17 PM

Talking with Rusty at KOH I believe he can make it an entire race without refueling, 22 or 23 gallon cell.

ROXROES · 03-08-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vu14TJ

Talking with Rusty at KOH I believe he can make it an entire race without refueling, 22 or 23 gallon cell.

My cell is 15 gallons...just wondering if I should plan on topping it off half way thru. If it makes it that far...

Hosejockey · 03-08-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ROXROES

My cell is 15 gallons...just wondering if I should plan on topping it off half way thru. If it makes it that far...

what motor are you running

i think col"no E"ville was making it with his stock 6.0 just barely. i cant imagine with his motor upgrades he is going to make it now.

i think he has a 22 gallon cell also i might be wrong though

my hot rod motor i have in my xj will easily make it on 6 gallons haha

ROXROES · 03-08-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hosejockey

what motor are you running

i think col"no E"ville was making it with his stock 6.0 just barely. i cant imagine with his motor upgrades he is going to make it now.

i think he has a 22 gallon cell also i might be wrong though

my hot rod motor i have in my xj will easily make it on 6 gallons haha

A 5.3L, not much done to it but if I can get it tuned I think that'll help some.

boggedsami · 03-09-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lwt002

you guys see the thread about ultra 4 at Crandon on Fathers day? Anyone gonna go?

im pretty sure tim with 771indy is going and branik should be going im gonna tag along to
daryl

93yj8? · 03-09-2012, 06:14 AM

lots of work to do , we will make it though..

good thing its a afternoon race

Williemakeit · 03-09-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 93yj8?

lots of work to do , we will make it though..

good thing its a afternoon race

Really coming together guys!! Keep posting pics and good luck this season!

78jeepstang · 03-17-2012, 07:16 PM

I was a little doubtful about making the first race, but I made a ton of headway today & actually took the Cherokee for its first test drive of sorts since the buildup. It looks like after tomorrow I should be almost ready to go

Right now i'm just trying to tie up all the loose ends & get everything race-ready. It'll be interesting seeing how it performs, I can already tell the suspension is pretty stiff - which I suppose is good and bad at the same time. We'll just have to see...

lwt002 · 03-17-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 78jeepstang

I was a little doubtful about making the first race, but I made a ton of headway today & actually took the Cherokee for its first test drive of sorts since the buildup. It looks like after tomorrow I should be almost ready to go

Right now i'm just trying to tie up all the loose ends & get everything race-ready. It'll be interesting seeing how it performs, I can already tell the suspension is pretty stiff - which I suppose is good and bad at the same time. We'll just have to see...

What shocks and springs are you running?

78jeepstang · 03-17-2012, 08:10 PM

Front shocks are 2.5" FOA remote reservoir coilovers with 300 / 350 springs. Primary spring rate works out to about 160 pounds per inch , and of course the step-up rate is 350% then (just a little over 200%). Calcs out about right for high speed stuff, and should keep it from bottoming so easily like it used to.

Rears are bastardized leaf packs with 2" FOA remote reservoir coilovers (just running them as shocks now). The rear is exactly the same setup as last year, just 2" shocks instead of 2.5's. Well that, and I relocated the shackle mount away from the 100% retarded stock Cherokee design.

I'm hoping its quite a bit stiffer than the 'old' setup - bumpstop encounters were frequent & violent

lwt002 · 03-18-2012, 05:08 PM

So is everyone out in the garage working on their stuff or what.... y'all are awfully quiet....

78jeepstang · 03-18-2012, 05:45 PM

You know it....

Aside from some final prep (& painting....lots of painting!) the Cherokee is ready to go....pulled it out & put the lights back on today. It won't fit back in the garage with the lights on, so this is kind of a leap of faith. All I have left to do is final torquing on all the fasteners, loctite everything (& tack weld other nuts/bolts), and a few minor 'cleanup' items.

Got a few things fixed with the camper today, roof shuts 100% now & its levelled to the trailer. I traded my 18' carhauler for a 36' goose over the winter so I have a few things to fix on the new trailer before heading down. Plan is to get the Cherokee 100% buttoned up this week, then hit the trailer the week before the race. Should be down to the wire

indyrubi · 03-19-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lwt002

So is everyone out in the garage working on their stuff or what.... y'all are awfully quiet....

yep, but i should be done just in time to test it the day of the race.

michigander · 03-19-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lwt002

So is everyone out in the garage working on their stuff or what.... y'all are awfully quiet....

Haven't touched mine from KOH... I haven't even unloaded it. At some point I'll get to fixing it, hopefully this week...

93yj8? · 03-19-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lwt002

So is everyone out in the garage working on their stuff or what.... y'all are awfully quiet....

so what time does the flag drop ?????

lwt002 · 03-19-2012, 02:55 PM

I am gonna say about 530 (ish). The park should close at 5.

Lets plan on the drivers meeting at 5 in a location TBA. Most likely at the starting line. Which I am assuming is down in the lower lot like last year.

Tech will be roaming Friday pm and Saturday am. If you are not Tech'ed in by 12:00 on sat come to the upper lot from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. I will do something to make it easy to find me... ez up... flag... sign... something...

ctec4rxj · 03-19-2012, 05:37 PM

I'm trying to be out there on Thursday night where is tech @? I have never been there and will be staying in the campground next to the park.

How long is the race? 2 hours or longer?

btw still not done with the truck changed a few things and turned out to be a lot more work then expected. oh well, race day is pre run/ race.

78jeepstang · 03-19-2012, 08:51 PM

Race will be 2 hours more or less - it usually runs a little long, i'd plan on 2:15.

ROXROES · 03-20-2012, 04:39 AM

Is anybody staying the night? We're undecided on staying and tipping a few back or heading back north after.

lt1wrangler · 03-20-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lwt002

So is everyone out in the garage working on their stuff or what.... y'all are awfully quiet....

I did go out and wax mine the other day!

lt1wrangler · 03-20-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vu14TJ

Talking with Rusty at KOH I believe he can make it an entire race without refueling, 22 or 23 gallon cell.

It was down to the "e" mark! lol. If its a good dry race and I'm running wide open, I'd have to refuel.

lt1wrangler · 03-20-2012, 06:49 AM

A little birdy told me Todd Puckett is bringing a new "a" class car. Anyone?

03-08-2012, 01:14 PM	#103 (permalink)
ROXROES playinwithit Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97574 Location: Lake Wawasee, IN Posts: 2,058	Is the race length still 2 hours for A class? About how much fuel are you guys running V8's burning thru in a race if you don't mind answering? __________________ Playin' with my Willys buggy build

03-08-2012, 01:17 PM	#104 (permalink)
Vu14TJ Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9363 Location: NW INDIANA Posts: 1,116	Talking with Rusty at KOH I believe he can make it an entire race without refueling, 22 or 23 gallon cell. __________________ EXCEL PP

03-09-2012, 06:14 AM	#109 (permalink)
93yj8? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61694 Posts: 1,162	lots of work to do , we will make it though.. good thing its a afternoon race __________________ ALAN, (THOMAS GRADYS DAD) THANKS TO OUR 2012 PARTNERS YUKON GEAR & AXLE OVERKILL OFFROAD RACELINE WHEELS KING SHOCKS POWER TANK SOLID AXLE BFGOODRICH LUCAS OILPAINLESS PERFORANCE TOM WOODSWARN DJ Safety PSC MOTORSPORTS

03-17-2012, 07:16 PM	#111 (permalink)
78jeepstang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32437 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 309	I was a little doubtful about making the first race, but I made a ton of headway today & actually took the Cherokee for its first test drive of sorts since the buildup. It looks like after tomorrow I should be almost ready to go Right now i'm just trying to tie up all the loose ends & get everything race-ready. It'll be interesting seeing how it performs, I can already tell the suspension is pretty stiff - which I suppose is good and bad at the same time. We'll just have to see... __________________ 78 CJ-5, 351W, SOA, etc. Wheelie Machine '92 Cherokee, Crower Baja Beast cam, [COLOR="Red"]FOA shocks[/COLOR], tons, 36's, etc. [COLOR="Yellow"]TREC B242[/COLOR]

03-17-2012, 08:10 PM	#113 (permalink)
78jeepstang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32437 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 309	Front shocks are 2.5" FOA remote reservoir coilovers with 300 / 350 springs. Primary spring rate works out to about 160 pounds per inch , and of course the step-up rate is 350% then (just a little over 200%). Calcs out about right for high speed stuff, and should keep it from bottoming so easily like it used to. Rears are bastardized leaf packs with 2" FOA remote reservoir coilovers (just running them as shocks now). The rear is exactly the same setup as last year, just 2" shocks instead of 2.5's. Well that, and I relocated the shackle mount away from the 100% retarded stock Cherokee design. I'm hoping its quite a bit stiffer than the 'old' setup - bumpstop encounters were frequent & violent __________________ 78 CJ-5, 351W, SOA, etc. Wheelie Machine '92 Cherokee, Crower Baja Beast cam, [COLOR="Red"]FOA shocks[/COLOR], tons, 36's, etc. [COLOR="Yellow"]TREC B242[/COLOR]

03-18-2012, 05:08 PM	#114 (permalink)
lwt002 TREC Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128471 Location: Schererville, IN. Posts: 1,278	So is everyone out in the garage working on their stuff or what.... y'all are awfully quiet....

03-18-2012, 05:45 PM	#115 (permalink)
78jeepstang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32437 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 309	You know it.... Aside from some final prep (& painting....lots of painting!) the Cherokee is ready to go....pulled it out & put the lights back on today. It won't fit back in the garage with the lights on, so this is kind of a leap of faith. All I have left to do is final torquing on all the fasteners, loctite everything (& tack weld other nuts/bolts), and a few minor 'cleanup' items. Got a few things fixed with the camper today, roof shuts 100% now & its levelled to the trailer. I traded my 18' carhauler for a 36' goose over the winter so I have a few things to fix on the new trailer before heading down. Plan is to get the Cherokee 100% buttoned up this week, then hit the trailer the week before the race. Should be down to the wire __________________ 78 CJ-5, 351W, SOA, etc. Wheelie Machine '92 Cherokee, Crower Baja Beast cam, [COLOR="Red"]FOA shocks[/COLOR], tons, 36's, etc. [COLOR="Yellow"]TREC B242[/COLOR]

03-19-2012, 02:55 PM	#119 (permalink)
lwt002 TREC Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128471 Location: Schererville, IN. Posts: 1,278	I am gonna say about 530 (ish). The park should close at 5. Lets plan on the drivers meeting at 5 in a location TBA. Most likely at the starting line. Which I am assuming is down in the lower lot like last year. Tech will be roaming Friday pm and Saturday am. If you are not Tech'ed in by 12:00 on sat come to the upper lot from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. I will do something to make it easy to find me... ez up... flag... sign... something... __________________ Larry CHAOS CHicago Area Off-road Squad 529 TREC http://www.trecwithus.com www.badlandsoffroad.com Thanks to our friends at: Badlands Off Road Park, Clayton Off Road Manufacturing, Bilstein, Shaffers Off Road, AMC 4x4 Salvage

03-19-2012, 05:37 PM	#120 (permalink)
ctec4rxj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Member # 154998 Location: KY Posts: 231	I'm trying to be out there on Thursday night where is tech @? I have never been there and will be staying in the campground next to the park. How long is the race? 2 hours or longer? btw still not done with the truck changed a few things and turned out to be a lot more work then expected. oh well, race day is pre run/ race. __________________ WARRIORS BY DAY, LOVERS BY NIGHT, PROFESSIONALS BY CHOICE, AND MARINES BY THE GRACE OF GOD

03-19-2012, 08:51 PM	#121 (permalink)
78jeepstang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32437 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 309	Race will be 2 hours more or less - it usually runs a little long, i'd plan on 2:15. __________________ 78 CJ-5, 351W, SOA, etc. Wheelie Machine '92 Cherokee, Crower Baja Beast cam, [COLOR="Red"]FOA shocks[/COLOR], tons, 36's, etc. [COLOR="Yellow"]TREC B242[/COLOR]

03-20-2012, 04:39 AM	#122 (permalink)
ROXROES playinwithit Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97574 Location: Lake Wawasee, IN Posts: 2,058	Is anybody staying the night? We're undecided on staying and tipping a few back or heading back north after. __________________ Playin' with my Willys buggy build

03-20-2012, 06:49 AM	#125 (permalink)
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9102 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,370	A little birdy told me Todd Puckett is bringing a new "a" class car. Anyone? __________________ ULTRA 4 #4498 Thanks to our 2011 Sponsors...Torchmate Racing, Maxxis, High Angle Driveline, Yukon Gear and Axle, Branik Motorsports, Radflo, PSC, Spidertrax, Griffin Inds, Jesse Haines, Raceline, Summit Racing, Warn Industries, Team tech motorsports, Oreilly's Auto Parts, Aamco Transmission, DTOR

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