Topic: ATTN ALL RHMTERS - The 24 Hours of LeMons (Read 10105 times)

bluerex · « **Reply #30 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:00:31 PM »

I have a dead '83 ranger sitting in my back yard and a couple 2.3T's in the garage... Anyone want to help megasquirt it?

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:08:09 PM »

ApexSilver06MR · « **Reply #32 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:25:14 PM »

i need to get up on this boaT!!!!

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:30:51 PM »

i've tried getting a team together since i did it a couple years ago, but all my friends don't see the fun in spending a few hundred dollars and several hours on a junker to make race ready for a weekend of killer fun

enikolayev · « **Reply #34 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:23:59 AM »

Quote from: ApexSilver06MR on April 02, 2009, 08:51:59 PM

thunderhill is in my backyard... i think peter and i should do something with this

This would be great, i've been to Thunderhill a few times w/ peter.

ApexSilver06MR · « **Reply #35 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:30:32 AM »

Quote from: enikolayev on April 03, 2009, 12:23:59 AM

Quote from: ApexSilver06MR on April 02, 2009, 08:51:59 PM
thunderhill is in my backyard... i think peter and i should do something with this

This would be great, i've been to Thunderhill a few times w/ peter.

thats what im saying. lets fuckin do this shit.. thunderhill, reno, altamont. its all good

malichite · « **Reply #36 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:35:09 AM »

Shit, I'm already off to a good start :p $40 bucks total into my CRX so far

That inclued buying it!

enikolayev · « **Reply #37 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:53:21 AM »

What's the winning strategy?

enikolayev · « **Reply #38 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:58:51 AM »

How about building a tank and aiming to take out every other car on the track?

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2009, 01:00:32 AM »

logging laps is KEY

stop for tires and fuel only. change drivers then. 2 hours is a good bit in the seat at a time

broke car = lost laps = epic fail

Quote from: enikolayev on April 03, 2009, 12:58:51 AM

How about building a tank and aiming to take out every other car on the track?

the organizers will take measures to ensure you don't last much longer once you are spotted as a 'threat'
one guy had a bunch of spikes welded to his front crossmember aimed toward his radiator. if he butted anyone in the ass he was done for the day. its fair and it keeps it fun

hatchboy · « **Reply #40 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:27:51 AM »

Quote from: ApexSilver06MR on April 02, 2009, 10:25:14 PM

i need to get up on this boaT!!!!

IM ON A BOAT BITCFH

turbostd · « **Reply #41 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:55:37 AM »

Quote from: c0mpl3x on April 03, 2009, 01:02:22 AM

what size tires do you need? also, dan has a 60/63 in his garage

Ya I saw his 60/63 last time I was at his house he wouldn't sell it to me

I need 15" tires I believe the good ones on the front are 205/60/15s or something close they may be 195/55s i cant remember If you have 2 or can get some decent used ones let me know.

Evan · « **Reply #42 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:57:49 AM »

Quote from: onlyflash944 on April 02, 2009, 09:55:37 PM

i've got a good gas tank out of a 94 civic si that i'd donate for the project

Quote from: Evan on April 02, 2009, 06:14:30 PM
Quote from: onlyflash944 on April 02, 2009, 06:00:22 PM
the peoples curse, the car that gets crushed, has evolved into a publicity stunt. so theres always someone who WANTS their car crushed. when i did the race, it was a bunch of fags from some speed shop with a bmw that were complete assholes on and off the track. you are allowed to keep the 'safety' item if you get cursed, and all they did was take the wheels and tires off
did the car by any chance look like this one? (the silver one)

Possibly, were you driving it?

no. its some assholes over at another forum i post on and hes been going to lemons races lately so i figured it would be him

Buckaroo Banzai · « **Reply #43 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:58:28 AM »

I just came home from snagging an 83 toyota corolla that I plan on prepping for this with the intention of making a post about it and lo and behold JD beat me to it. It's RWD and light as fuck. And oh yeah it was free so it's a good start.

fork · « **Reply #44 on:** April 03, 2009, 09:25:35 AM »

everything about this is awesome except for the 500 dollar entrance fee and 1500 dollar purse, its pretty lop sided. None the less, I would totally like to do this, too bad there aren't too many rhmt ers near me.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #45 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:01:50 AM »

There's nothing lopsided. Tracks are pretty expensive to rent.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:24:28 PM »

http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/1101434758.html

cheap car
cheap tires
run the shit out of it.

fysh · « **Reply #47 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:00:12 PM »

that rx7 is in desperate need of a v8.

Kain · « **Reply #48 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:23:29 PM »

a lot of people from rx7 club are taking place in it this year. that car itself right there would have a hard time.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #49 on:** April 03, 2009, 09:36:17 PM »

that car right there is ready for a trip to the track
gut the fuck out of it, remove the rats nest, put some tires on it and go.

Foowee · « **Reply #50 on:** April 04, 2009, 10:52:34 AM »

Quote from: enikolayev on April 03, 2009, 12:58:51 AM

How about building a tank and aiming to take out every other car on the track?

I know reading ain't for everyone, but you might want to try it, if you're gonna' hangout here...

The vehicle's original, manufacturer-stated curb weight may not exceed 4200 pounds.

LOUSY DRIVING

* 6.1: Individual Lousy-Driving Rule: Lousy driving--which includes, but is not limited to, unnecessary contact, overly aggressive driving, chopping off other cars, unsportsmanlike conduct, lack of car control, just generally being an idiot, and/or proving an undue pain in the butt to fellow competitors--will result in a black-flag penalty for Lousy Driving. These penalties will be punished as follows:
o 6.1.1: First Individual Lousy-Driving Offense: Mandatory driver change; offending driver can't return to the track for three hours.
o 6.1.2: Second Individual Lousy-Driving Offense: Driver loses his wristband for the rest of the day.
o 6.1.3: Third Individual Lousy-Driving Offense: Driver is out for the rest of the season, beginning immediately.
* 6.2: Team Lousy-Driving Rule: Teams are held jointly accountable for the Lousy Driving Offenses earned by their drivers. These penalties are punished as follows.
o 6.2.1: First Lousy-Driving Offense: Mandatory driver change, 30-minute vehicle impound.
o 6.2.2: Second Lousy-Driving Offense: One-hour impound.
o 6.2.3: Third Lousy-Driving Offense: Four-hour impound.
o 6.2.4: Fourth Lousy-Driving Offense: Just put your ass back on the trailer.
* 6.3: Why Am I Upside-Down? Rule: You're upside-down because you have no business being out on a racetrack. Any driver who puts a car on its roof is out for the rest of the season, beginning immediately.
* 6.4: Touching a Temporary Barrier: Physically contacting a cone, tire barrier, or any other temporary structure placed on the track by the organizers is an automatic Lousy Driving Offense With Exteme Prejudice. (You don't even want to know what that means--trust us.)

The rusty car is sitting free of drivetrain and safe brakes... I think I'll try to attend the ohio race as a spectator n give this a whirl in a couple years.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #51 on:** April 04, 2009, 10:57:52 AM »

Good plan. Everybody, find your nearest LeMons and attend it pronto. Kiss ass and talk to track organizers and crews if you can, report back.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #52 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:36:02 AM »

I still havent heard back from the rx7 guy.

HiProfile · « **Reply #53 on:** April 06, 2009, 01:04:09 PM »

I could see almost any EF with a cheap vitara'd D-series turbo winning this race. The lower fuel consumption & weight would help gain laps while other teams refuel & change rubber.

The MAIN problem, looking at the vids, appears to be the other cars. Most are slow, heavy, poor handling cars. Everyone else would spin you like a top when you bump.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 06, 2009, 01:36:55 PM »

Quote from: HiProfile on April 06, 2009, 01:04:09 PM

I could see almost any EF with a cheap vitara'd D-series turbo winning this race. The lower fuel consumption & weight would help gain laps while other teams refuel & change rubber.

The MAIN problem, looking at the vids, appears to be the other cars. Most are slow, heavy, poor handling cars. Everyone else would spin you like a top when you bump.

bump? a turbo ef would be out in front the whole time! just have to fool with lapped traffic

Foowee · « **Reply #55 on:** April 06, 2009, 03:52:27 PM »

Has anyone here run a 160-200whp stock internal d for 24hours straight in this type of situation? I think the greatest challenge would be reliability...

Quote from: HiProfile on April 06, 2009, 01:04:09 PM

I could see almost any EF with a cheap vitara'd D-series turbo winning this race. The lower fuel consumption & weight would help gain laps while other teams refuel & change rubber.

The MAIN problem, looking at the vids, appears to be the other cars. Most are slow, heavy, poor handling cars. Everyone else would spin you like a top when you bump.

I agree that a 2g/4g would be the ideal chassis, for the same reasons you've listed. The rusty car I mentioned is an 89hf.

I think a vitara build is out of the question. Even though ycp's are cheap, things add up... I think the ticket would be finding a good condition stock engine n tranny for dirt, which is becoming less and less common.

nimble n quick will take care of that bumpin' stuff...

sewell94 · « **Reply #56 on:** April 06, 2009, 04:04:43 PM »

I hate to mention this, there hated esp by JD but a mild NA B16 would be ideal for something like this, they can take a hellva beating.

dtrain · « **Reply #57 on:** April 06, 2009, 04:40:24 PM »

I have a MINT crx shell if you guys are going to do this.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #58 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:41:47 AM »

Quote from: Foowee on April 06, 2009, 03:52:27 PM

I think a vitara build is out of the question. Even though ycp's are cheap, things add up...

P07, sir, the 7.x:1 CR is the ticket. Clearance the engine a little loose and it'll be allllllriiiiiiiight.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #59 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:43:07 AM »

Quote from: dtrain on April 06, 2009, 04:40:24 PM

I have a MINT crx shell if you guys are going to do this.

You want to trade paint with a pristine example of the 57 Chevy or imports? First, the car would be likely to get crushed, second YOUR LORD GOD COMMANDS YOU TO STOP RUINING CRXS

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