Tino Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I heard tennessee speed sport closed. Is there anywhere else I can get nitrous bottles filled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley P Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 12:29 AM, JohnC said: YouTubers kill me.... $250k and smash it! Check out big boy's seat flexing enough to bounce his head on the dash! (And/or loose seat belt.) @5:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceAll Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 First day of kindergarten for Lil Miss Raceall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Put the little silverado on the dyno at cars and coffee yesterday. It made 290 on motor and 412 on nitrous. It made more than I thought it was going to make. I was expecting 260 on motor and 360 on nitrous VID_278450317_010622_366.mp4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Dyno graph from the pulls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtoy Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Tino said: Dyno graph from the pulls. That’s not bad. My turd made 320ish with headers and a cam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 @Tino that's awesome! I'm sure the truck will surprise some folks at the red light! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Next is gears. I want to do a 4.30 gear. That should put me in the 7s down the 1/8 I'm running 9.0 on motor i haven't been to the track since I got the nitrous setup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley P Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Current gear? Gonna have a harder time hooking a 4.30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 I was set on ordering a new Ford Lightening, but with the price increases, I just don't think it's worth buying now. I'd have to get the extended battery for it be worth daily driving, but the base XLT is the minimum tier for that battery option, so a base of $81k with no upgrades! Lariat base is $86k and platinum $97k base. I might as well buy a new Corvette or ZL1 at these prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Ashley P said: Current gear? Gonna have a harder time hooking a 4.30. Right now it has 3.73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Tino said: Right now it has 3.73 You have a converter in it yet? If not, i'd do that first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley P Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 IMO, a 4.30 gear is ONLY going to help if you have a very sticky tire. And the "help" is not going to be very large as far as ET. Converter (or, preferably, a man pedal ) would help more. More opinion: you've got enough HP to move those 3.73 gears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Disney said: You have a converter in it yet? If not, i'd do that first. It's got a 3600 and Andy Mayes did some upgrades to the transmission 25 minutes ago, Ashley P said: IMO, a 4.30 gear is ONLY going to help if you have a very sticky tire. And the "help" is not going to be very large as far as ET. Converter (or, preferably, a man pedal ) would help more. More opinion: you've got enough HP to move those 3.73 gears. I need more power 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Tino said: It's got a 3600 and Andy Mayes did some upgrades to the transmission I need more power Ebay Chyna Turby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Wild Cherry Tint Coat Like / Dislike? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnC said: Ebay Chyna Turby. Maybe. Now that tennessee speed sport is out of business I don't know where to fill up nitrous bottles at 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 7 hours ago, JohnC said: Wild Cherry Tint Coat Like / Dislike? The color would look great on a nice car like a Mustang or Challenger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/09/ford-increasing-price-of-electric-f-150-lightning-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtoy Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 9:31 PM, Tino said: Next is gears. I want to do a 4.30 gear. That should put me in the 7s down the 1/8 I'm running 9.0 on motor i haven't been to the track since I got the nitrous setup I put 4.30s in mine for towing. No converter and needs one but made a difference. my truck is heading to my son so if he keeps building it fine or the rust will eventually take it. Either way it served me well. probably **** himself when he has to fill up every couple days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley P Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 This weekend I learned of yet another danger when operating a "bush hog" (tractor rotary mower): bumble bees. I learned they nest in the ground and don't like a tractor/mower and can quickly figure out the softest tissue to attack sits in the chair at the top of the machine. Said tissue had a hard time finding road gear, lowering the loader, raising the bush hog, and turning off the PTO while using both hands to swat bees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Got the RC airplane all fixed up from it's maiden voyage. Went to a nearby soccer field/school to fly it. I think I got a good 20 minutes of flight time out of it on one charge. I did fly just a bit too long though as the battery died in air. Still able to land it safely though. I probably did at least 10 take offs and landings. Did some hand take offs as well. Had a great time and didn't break anything, so it was a resounding success. I want to fly it more on beginner mode before I try any of the more advanced settings. I need to get better with the controls and I think the plane needs some tuning on the servos. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley P Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 ^ More practice or... someone to hold your beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Try not to get the lipo battery under 3.8 volts per cell. Get a battery checker. Also, store them at 3.8 volts per cell if you aren't going to use them for a couple weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, Kevin said: Try not to get the lipo battery under 3.8 volts per cell. Get a battery checker. Also, store them at 3.8 volts per cell if you aren't going to use them for a couple weeks. This?: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/xbc100-smart-lipo-battery-checker-and-servo-driver/SPMXBC100.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3eeXBhD7ARIsAHjssr-oLrWlOG8lSKBvaEW7fsfMIKyDwyxOSe8d6Kb4OBN0bTC-ZFL9tksaAnk4EALw_wcB I feel like I should get a second battery to extend my fly time. IS there any preference on that, or just get the same that came with it? https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/11.1v-2200mah-3s-30c-smart-g2-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX223S30.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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