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10-21-2004, 01:36 PM

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Hey Jon, when do you think youll be goin up to 4 Fun Hobbies? Donny gave me his setup sheet from the regionals so I really want to try the car up there.

10-21-2004, 01:50 PM

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Probably sometime in the next couple weeks. Would you rather go up for racing or practice? I'm thinking a practice day because we'll be able to get more track time in and try different things so you can get a good feel for the car.

10-21-2004, 02:50 PM

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I'd go for practice if they usually dont get a good turnout for pro mod/mod, but if they do, I'd rather go up to race.

Here's another pic of the progress, I need to get some lunsford turnbuckles and it'll be pretty much set as far as parts go.

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10-21-2004, 02:57 PM

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Transponder underneeth the belt and steering, good idea. I need to have easy acces to mine though for off road.

10-21-2004, 02:57 PM

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I think a practice day will be best. You want to plan on next Saturday?

10-21-2004, 04:31 PM

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They are running the rear body mounts on the rear tower...mostly for looks

They've been doing that a while havent they ... Using the SST body mounts & i think its a re-designed shock tower ??

10-21-2004, 05:38 PM

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Well i like to come on here and wish good luck to all the Schumacher drivers competing in the upcoming Wolrd especially Paul Wynn (a.k.a. PW) , Furman Walker (a.k.a. layedbackpimp), and Tim Potter (a.k.a. Tim Potter). Three of the nicest guys you'll ever meet at the track GO GET'EM GUYS

10-21-2004, 07:16 PM

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good luck guys at the worlds. I have been thinking of drilling new holes in my rear tower to have the body mounts in the regular position.

10-21-2004, 07:52 PM

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Was down at the track and saw Cartwright, PW, Teemu and Furmdiggedy. Hope to get some laps down tomorrow... Got some cool pics to post later. Thanks Roly, I am glad to be going, lucky it is here in our home state.

10-21-2004, 08:41 PM

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Tim- Im gonna swing by the track Sat morning before work to drop off some bodys for P-DUB and Blacksami

10-21-2004, 09:17 PM

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Good luck guys. I'll be following progess all week.

10-21-2004, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by jkerr0043
Transponder underneeth the belt and steering, good idea. I need to have easy acces to mine though for off road.

If you notice, it also has a plug up front so the transponder can unplug. I have it glued into the front bumper so it's right at the front of the car for close battles like we see too often at SoCal.

Theres no chance of you getting a weekday off if we were to go up for a practice day is there?

10-21-2004, 10:16 PM

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Not right now. YGPM.

10-21-2004, 11:29 PM

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Adam, Is it the actual bone that is bending??

I haven't personally ever seen any of the Steel MIP CVD's bend. This is the main reason they are used in the gas car as they were the strongest driveshaft they could find.

A coupld of things that might be worth thinking about though. Try running a little less steering lock. Personally i actually have a 1- 1.5mm spacter glued onto the hub to ensure a little less lock. This will put less side load on the CVD. ALso it is worth ensuring that they are free moving all the way through the pivoting. Can't see how this would be a problem, but you never know I guess.

Can't think of any other reason. I have used Titanium and Plastic (both weker than steel) and had no problems at all.

Yup, its the bone thats bending. I have my dual rate at 25% less than full lock to keep my self form using full lock and then hitting a board which is usually what causes stuff to break.