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Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: jim martin on March 15, 2007, 09:38:41 PM
o.k lets get it rolling ,look at this top 10 spots on last years actop 20.only 5 cars were able to brake into the 12's and even worse only 4 were from b.c in the top 10.i'm sorry b.c people this is not good enough .
at least all 5 spots in the forced induction class were all from b.c !!
so it would appear that breaking into the 12's is not that easy after all !!!

SO LET'S HEAR WHAT OUR B.C RACERS ARE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT !!!  :D
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TOP 15 - N/A
# NAME ET MPH 60ft WEIGHT VEHICLE ENGINE                             LOCATION  
1 TOM HANSEN 12.101 108.45 1.654 1750lbs 51 BEETLE  2332cc         WASH
2 ALAN UYENO  [span style=\'color:blue\']12.227 107.20 1.581 1690lbs 65 BEETLE  2332cc         BC [/span]
3 CHRIS TARASOFF  12.449 104.83 1.660 1200lbs 57 MANX  2276cc     SASK
4 DAN GREEN 65 BEETLE 2276cc [span style=\'color:blue\']12.499 104.80 1.711 1635lbs BC [/span]
5 DUSTIN VANDE  12.885 103.42 1.769 1980lbs 69 BEETLE  2276cc      ALTA
6 FRED FALCAO  13.040 101.25 1.745 1980lbs 70 BEETLE  2332cc        ALTA  
7 CHRIS CASWELL 13.353 97.49 1.757 1780lbs 61 BEETLE 1914cc        BC  
8 NATHAN POTEBNYA  13.549 97.32 1.968 1850lbs 65 BEETLE  2276cc  WASH
9 BRIAN COOK 13.604 97.14 1.999 2000lbs 68 GHIA VERT 2221cc          BC
10 TIM HANCOCK  13.955 94.69 1.971 1850lbs 67 BEETLE  2110cc        WASH

TOP 5 - TURBO / NO2
# NAME ET MPH 60ft WEIGHT VEHICLE ENGINE                               LOCATION  
1 SHANE CONSTANT [span style=\'color:green\']10.819 124.67 1.523 1890lbs 65 BEETLE  2332cc     BC
2 JIM MARTIN 11.375 119.37 1.659 1855lbs 57 BEETLE 2276cc No2         BC
3 DARREN K 11.960 114.31 1.719 1950lbs 66 BEETLE 2276cc No2           BC
4 JAMES BUCHAN  12.343 102.52 1.708 1670lbs 66 BEETLE  1914cc T     BC
5 KEVIN KAISER  13.104 97.30 2.057 1750lbs 73 BEETLE  1584sp T        BC [/span]
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: AlanU on March 15, 2007, 11:56:12 PM
Jim,

heres something I've done

http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/bagged.jpg (http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/bagged.jpg)
virgin just broken in  :D

http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/quaife2.jpg (http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/quaife2.jpg)
(completely new gear stacks) Thank the Tweddle miester for assembly.

http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/udolifters1.jpg (http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/udolifters1.jpg)
(tool steel german lifters)

http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/englelobe.jpg (http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/englelobe.jpg)
(fk series) fk43 ??  :ph34r:

http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/whatsthat.jpg (http://members.shaw.ca/aircooled/whatsthat.jpg)
(kroc secret weapon- my  REV.2 SE's)

perhaps dreaming but wanting consistant 11's on chevron pump.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: silas on March 16, 2007, 12:08:23 AM
jim & alan,

the pics in your sigs are absolutely badass 24/7. that guy shoots a mean photog.

speaking on behalf of myself and my 19 second n/a car.....i think that is the best i'll get for sometime to come. ;)  
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: AlanU on March 16, 2007, 12:10:48 AM
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jim & alan,

the pics in your sigs are absolutely badass 24/7. that guy shoots a mean photog.

speaking on behalf of myself and my 19 second n/a car.....i think that is the best i'll get for sometime to come. ;)
Silas,

I paid the guy some good coin for 2 (8 megapixel)  pictures. Super nice guy and he threw in that cropped pic (in my sig) because I wanted his logo to help him advertise.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: silas on March 16, 2007, 12:14:08 AM
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jim & alan,

the pics in your sigs are absolutely badass 24/7. that guy shoots a mean photog.

speaking on behalf of myself and my 19 second n/a car.....i think that is the best i'll get for sometime to come. ;)
Silas,

I paid the guy some good coin for 2 (8 megapixel)  pictures. Super nice guy and he threw in that cropped pic (in my sig) because I wanted his logo to help him advertise.
well worth the $$, imho.

those pics capture the action and fury that is 1/4 mile drag racing.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: silas on March 16, 2007, 12:17:03 AM
i always get a kick out of the old guy in the tattered leather jacket, with the export a green hanging out of his mouth, riding the kids moutain bike, with his beat down briefcase, taking pictures and selling them to the racers.

he's quite the character.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Billyisgr8 on March 16, 2007, 04:27:56 AM
Awsome picture Alan...well worth it.

I'm going for the long shot....11's...in a singleport........no cast crank this time,  7 pounds more boost to get to 22 pounds, should in theory...( I like theory)  give me another 40-50 hp...so 230 - 250 hp ....will be close to 11's depending on how much boost I can build on the line and first/ gear......we'll see, might need some NOS to get out of the hole and spooling... absolute last ditch effort though, I would rather up the engine size.. I am switching from a 3:88 r&p to a 4:37 r&p and running slicks, so these 2 changes should be the biggest et difference from last years coasting 13.1 run.... I would love to really know what my car would have done if it didn't break on that pass...ohwell.

This is only if I get time this year, last year was a gift, didn't build the shop,  am building it this year,  have to help my uncle build his log cabin at 100 mile, and a family reunion at our house so everyone can enjoy what beach life is really like in the Shuswap..

 I'm really itching to race though, it might come down to a last week thrash like before......which seems to be how my life works when it comes to VW's...

I would like to see some 1/8 mile mph's  from last year for you guys running 11's and 12's. I ran a  88 mph for curiosity sake.

Kevin
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: James Buchan on March 16, 2007, 06:07:49 AM
March 30th FIRST STREET LEGAL AT MISSION!!!!!

Well after Brian added a few hundred pounds of glue to my car I am only shooting for an 11.xxx slip - I haven't changed to much with my car:

Line Loc
TO4B (was a generic T3)
New 3\" exhaust (Stainless)
Better return line for my fuel
A new set of street shoes
Installed the LM1 so I can actually tune it this year.
And FIXED MY SMOKING PROBLEM :)
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Lanny on March 16, 2007, 06:40:42 AM
Larrys Looker Mach2, AKA 'The Troublemaker' will make some passes this year..probably skipping the burnout box though. She's just too fancy underneath.. :D The new engine combo(smaller vents, CB 2295 cam) will hopefully make it less of a handful to drive on the street. Watch out all Isuzu pickups...  
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Rob DVKK on March 16, 2007, 09:05:03 AM
Let's see - oh yeah seized it. Oh well I guess it's time to think about what can be done when it's opened up.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: dannyboy on March 16, 2007, 11:28:29 AM
im puttin in a new front beam (again) and hopefully not breaking anymore shock mounts!
no miracles from me this year tho, im just hoping to get through the year without breaking...
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: moni on March 16, 2007, 12:35:45 PM
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i always get a kick out of the old guy in the tattered leather jacket, with the export a green hanging out of his mouth, riding the kids moutain bike, with his beat down briefcase, taking pictures and selling them to the racers.

he's quite the character.
that dood is hilarious, except for the fact he doesn't ever shut up.  :D  
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Geoff on March 16, 2007, 01:59:00 PM
I just went out and done boughts me a Hemi (in my best hillbilly accent) Now I just gotta figure how to get it in the beetle?
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Tom H. on March 16, 2007, 04:34:26 PM
I just plan on doing some tuning. I guess new valves and springs are it for any changes.

 :rockon:

 
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: jim martin on March 16, 2007, 09:35:59 PM
watch out tom !
looks like alan has some serious hardware.
he's gunning for #1 spot.

for kicks and giggles :D i may take a run down the track N/A this year.

 
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: nivag on March 16, 2007, 10:06:54 PM
Might be a few old names return to that list this year... As far as #1 spot I would be interested to see Cam-dog take the burgandy baron out for a n/a pass also...
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: silas on March 16, 2007, 10:30:34 PM
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As far as #1 spot I would be interested to see Cam-dog take the burgandy baron out for a n/a pass also...
roger that...
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Chris on March 16, 2007, 10:31:51 PM
I am going to try and make it, seems that every time I sit down some other idea pops in my head that is pushing back my start up time!
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: AlanU on March 17, 2007, 12:58:26 AM
I was bored so I slapped this one in tonight.

Turbo Jim wasn't kidding when he said this was the best shifter!! 4 cleanest gates I've ever used!!!

Hair shorter than my mint Hurst shifter. It sucks that I'm a short  dude with short arms  :lol: longer curve isn't available apparently.

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.shaw.ca%2Faircooled%2Fslick_shift.jpg&hash=c5e34f3caf6b54816a65ada7924d39f6217ce6ab)

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.shaw.ca%2Faircooled%2Fslick_shift2.jpg&hash=96f9833e30846eda943c0576c24a86d69e7909bd)
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: James Buchan on March 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
Just an FYI there will be some kick ass prizes again this year from the ACTop20 sponsors plus I have started to make some custom trophies out of VW parts (old idea but cool nontheless). There will be trophies for:

#1 N/A Spot
#1 Turbo /No2 Spot
#1 Race Only Spot

Plus Brian and I are cooking up a real street car shootout and Silas is going to run his stock displacement challange!
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: jess rotten on March 17, 2007, 07:52:03 AM
never seen aircooled hemi is it a real hemi or one of the new name only ones
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: OUTKAST on March 17, 2007, 09:05:17 AM
Should be an intresting summer Nice photos guys  B)  
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: jim martin on March 17, 2007, 09:43:33 AM
glad to see there may be a bit more interest from our b.c N/A cars to hit the track ,i know there are a few fast ones out here somewhere .

 
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: silas on March 17, 2007, 11:43:47 AM
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Larrys Looker Mach2, AKA 'The Troublemaker'
lmao....that's saweeet.

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....and Silas is going to run his stock displacement challange!
rather than just the \"one time\" gcvws stock motor challenge, i was thinking of trying to set up a few different friday nights (street legals) where the smc participants could take some runs down the track...more like a series of races...say 3-4 nights throughout the summer and then have the  best overall or best average et's & mph.

i'll mull it over and start a thread to see what people think.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: AlanU on March 17, 2007, 12:25:54 PM
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lmao....that's saweeet.


rather than just the "one time" gcvws stock motor challenge, i was thinking of trying to set up a few different friday nights (street legals) where the smc participants could take some runs down the track...more like a series of races...say 3-4 nights throughout the summer and then have the  best overall or best average et's & mph.

i'll mull it over and start a thread to see what people think.
I guess Mr. Tweddle will be making the best MPH and ET's again.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: silas on March 17, 2007, 12:46:17 PM
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lmao....that's saweeet.


rather than just the \"one time\" gcvws stock motor challenge, i was thinking of trying to set up a few different friday nights (street legals) where the smc participants could take some runs down the track...more like a series of races...say 3-4 nights throughout the summer and then have the  best overall or best average et's & mph.

i'll mull it over and start a thread to see what people think.
I guess Mr. Tweddle will be making the best MPH and ET's again.
mr. tweddle actually decided not to officially participate in the stock motor challenge.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Bruce on March 17, 2007, 02:20:07 PM
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never seen aircooled hemi is it a real hemi or one of the new name only ones
A Carrera 4 cam engine is a true Hemi head engine.  
maybe Geoff found one of those????
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Geoff on March 17, 2007, 03:35:18 PM
Nope this one has an extra 4 cylinders
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: AlanU on March 17, 2007, 04:17:01 PM
The way all those people drive the \"new\" hemi's in those new cars its expected to see alot of those engines in the wreckers in totalled cars.
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Billyisgr8 on March 17, 2007, 04:26:22 PM
Here Alan,  your picture is too dark, I lightened it some.     My.... your engine brace is torqued.

Kevin

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.thesamba.com%2Fvw%2Fgallery%2Fpix%2F337583.jpg&hash=604b066491cbe2dcfce51accc56e44b28f4f9fa6)
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: AlanU on March 17, 2007, 04:52:25 PM
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Here Alan,  your picture is too dark, I lightened it some.     My.... your engine brace is torqued.

Kevin

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.thesamba.com%2Fvw%2Fgallery%2Fpix%2F337583.jpg&hash=604b066491cbe2dcfce51accc56e44b28f4f9fa6)
Kev,

you gotta calibrate your lcd? crt? screen. The picture is good.

http://www.pantone.com/pages/products/prod...px?pid=107&ca=2 (http://www.pantone.com/pages/products/product.aspx?pid=107&ca=2)

I'm using the older version colorplus to calibrate my monitor. Awesome usb device!

yup its on tight

 
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: Billyisgr8 on March 17, 2007, 05:33:09 PM
Hmmm...I'l have to look into it.

Kevin
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: red snapper on March 19, 2007, 07:07:58 AM
Well. unless I go with a fiberglass frontend on the ghia and some more lightening up of the car, 12's for me this year will be a stretch. NEXT year ya all better watch out!  :ph34r:  
Title: B.c N/a Racers Time To Step It Up
Post by: James Buchan on March 19, 2007, 07:44:32 AM
YAYAYAYAYAYA!!!!!!!!!!

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Well. unless I go with a fiberglass frontend on the ghia and some more lightening up of the car, 12's for me this year will be a stretch. NEXT year ya all better watch out