Spoolers next Adventure, the 1/4 mile drag strip.

Spooler · 10-26-2019, 12:10 PM

Well, Jchammond and my friend Brian have been begging me to take my car and run it in the 1/4 mile on a drag strip. I am gonna do it. The goal will be to run in the 9's and it won't be easy. This is well outside of my comfort zone. I need to do a few mods to the car to make this happen. Line locks, roll bar, and set of slicks will be needed. First order of business is to find a 1/4 mile drag strip. Let me know where I can go around the Savannah, Ga area that has a good solid track with a well prepped surface.

cv129 · 10-26-2019, 01:36 PM

Curious....with slicks and good surface prep, do you think you can hook with stock 3.69 or 3.5 (or 3.3) will still be beneficial?

Spooler · 10-26-2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Curious....with slicks and good surface prep, do you think you can hook with stock 3.69 or 3.5 (or 3.3) will still be beneficial?

I have no idea. I am not a drag racer. LOL This is all in the quest to have fun.

jchammond · 10-26-2019, 01:54 PM

Carolina Dragway – The House of Hook

Spooler · 10-26-2019, 01:55 PM

Here is my day, November 23rd.

https://carolinadragway.com/event/te...ember-23-2019/

Spooler · 10-26-2019, 01:56 PM

Just signed up.

Spooler · 10-26-2019, 02:17 PM

This first time will just be to run the car on the 1/4 mile. I will need to practice since I have never done it. Don't expect great things. LOL

Rusty · 10-26-2019, 11:07 PM

jchammond · 10-27-2019, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Curious....with slicks and good surface prep, do you think you can hook with stock 3.69 or 3.5 (or 3.3) will still be beneficial?

It’s all a about being on a prepped track + quality burnout & a little sunshine on the track

Tires will vary a little; gear ratio can be played with by adjusting tire diameter

Spooler’s in good hands; Gonna make some safe passes

jchammond · 10-27-2019, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I have no idea. I am not a drag racer. LOL This is all in the quest to have fun.

You’re gonna be

You are converting

Gonna be getting time/speed on the 1/8,1/4,1/2 & then the Texas Mile

Spooler · 10-27-2019, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

You’re gonna be

You are converting

Gonna be getting time/speed on the 1/8,1/4,1/2 & then the Texas Mile

After the half mile event, no way I am doing the Texas mile. My aero needs some serious work.

Elmo370z · 10-28-2019, 06:15 AM

Hell 2 the yeah. Shoot for the moon, get that record.

Spooler · 11-05-2019, 09:18 PM

Guys, I am going to have to bow out of this. I had an issue tonight where I had one spot in my neck that gave me a funny sensation. I felt like I was going to pass out. It is hard to explain. I don't think I can physically do this. If I pass out it won't be good. I gotta do some research on neck injuries. I need way more safety in the car and I still may not be able to do this. This crap has opened my eyes and got me nervous. Damn cab driver!!!!!!

Rusty · 11-05-2019, 09:49 PM

Get it checked out. This is one area where you don't want to mess around with.

Spooler · 11-05-2019, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Get it checked out. This is one area where you don't want to mess around with.

I already know. LOL My neck is still fubar. Reality is very painful sometimes. I need to check with a Motorsports Dr. to see if there is anything I can wear that will help stabilize my neck and not cause further damage.

10-26-2019, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,055 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	Spoolers next Adventure, the 1/4 mile drag strip. Well, Jchammond and my friend Brian have been begging me to take my car and run it in the 1/4 mile on a drag strip. I am gonna do it. The goal will be to run in the 9's and it won't be easy. This is well outside of my comfort zone. I need to do a few mods to the car to make this happen. Line locks, roll bar, and set of slicks will be needed. First order of business is to find a 1/4 mile drag strip. Let me know where I can go around the Savannah, Ga area that has a good solid track with a well prepped surface. JARblue, Rusty, blueranger and 7 others like this.

10-26-2019, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,265 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Curious....with slicks and good surface prep, do you think you can hook with stock 3.69 or 3.5 (or 3.3) will still be beneficial? Rusty, jchammond and redondoaveb like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-26-2019, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Carolina Dragway – The House of Hook Hotrodz, old guy and redondoaveb like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

10-26-2019, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,055 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	Here is my day, November 23rd. https://carolinadragway.com/event/te...ember-23-2019/ JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 4 others like this.

10-26-2019, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,055 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	Just signed up. Rusty, Hotrodz, Elmo370z and 3 others like this.

10-26-2019, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,055 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	This first time will just be to run the car on the 1/4 mile. I will need to practice since I have never done it. Don't expect great things. LOL Rusty, Hotrodz, old guy and 1 others like this.

10-28-2019, 06:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,725 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295379	Hell 2 the yeah. Shoot for the moon, get that record.

11-05-2019, 09:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,055 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	Guys, I am going to have to bow out of this. I had an issue tonight where I had one spot in my neck that gave me a funny sensation. I felt like I was going to pass out. It is hard to explain. I don't think I can physically do this. If I pass out it won't be good. I gotta do some research on neck injuries. I need way more safety in the car and I still may not be able to do this. This crap has opened my eyes and got me nervous. Damn cab driver!!!!!! JARblue, Rusty and redondoaveb like this.

11-05-2019, 09:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,436 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Get it checked out. This is one area where you don't want to mess around with. JARblue, Hotrodz, wideglideleon and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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