Getting ready to install my new stage 1 aluminum heads! Any suggestions regarding spark plugs and the best heat range? thanks ta
Hey, I thought I had the only 11 second convertible!!!:ball: Are you coming to Norwalk in May? If so, we'll have to line 'em up for a run. That would be a sight, 2 convertibles doing 11-second passes.:3gears:
Oh man......now you guys are gonna make me use the SP1 and headers instead of the Performer and factory manifolds......ou: :laugh:
jeez....I hope to get into the 14's this year :laugh: But I'll get there eventually.....with another car. I don't think the Centurion will ever see 12 second runs. If it does, that means it's time for me to put down the crackpipe.
if you get 12's with your centurion I thiink you'd have won the lotto and your fingers would be melted onto the wheel like in "Trains Planes and Automobiles" when they travel between the 2 semi's. Nate
C'mon Cole, go for it. The three of us would strike terror into the hearts of Chevy and Ford drivers everywhere. What other brand could sport a trio of 11-second convertibles, with no roll bars.:Brow:
Hey 12sec We could use a name. Also there are a few of us in the Fenton area. I live on Owen Rd. Joe and Chris Taubitz are on Reid Rd. Not a great time for driving our Buicks right now but we should have a Fenton gathering in the spring. Can't help on the plugs but you can give Joe a call (810 655 8988 Swartz Creek #) If he doesn't know he can find out (Denny Manner is just down the road.)
Dont count me out !!! A Gear change and some slicks and Im knocking on Mr 11's door Howzabout in August at the BPG event ??
Alan - August for sure! I don't know if my frame-off will be ready for the Norwalk deal.....we'll sure try though!
I'll be there in August. I live in Medina, Ohio. So I'm an hour to the east of Norwalk and an hour to the west of Quaker. Does life get any better than that???:laugh: Just to let you know, I now have a Stage 2 scoop hood on the car and front spoiler, so I'm hoping to dip a few tenths lower come Norwalk. Phil
I guess this thread then begs the question: How "11 sec. Convertible Friendly" are Norwalk and Quaker tracks ?? ....or will it be another case of politely being asked to not do that again :rant:
I've run 12.05 at Norwalk without any hassles. I do wear a helmet, have dual springs on the carb, a driveshaft loop, etc., all the stuff you'd need to race. The only thing the car is missing is the roll bar itself. And I will not do that to this car. My impression is as long as it's not a sanctioned event where you're running for points, it's OK with them. After all, we are renting the track to just have fun. On the other hand, it's nice to have a car so fast that you're asked to park it.
Hey TA Hey Tony Give a call if you need help with the car....Ive left you a couple of voicemails...but no replies:ball: . We need to hook up with the sleds and run them off:3gears: . Give me a call.
How "11 sec. Convertible Friendly" are Norwalk and Quaker tracks ?? Alan, call the facilities now and POP the question! Then you'll know how to prep the car in advance. :moonu: MOON':moonu:
NOT! Norwalk will probably frown on the 11 sec convertible without a rollbar, we are asked by them to follow IHRA rules! I think even the 12 sec convertible in a no-no.
Rules state that convertibles quicker than 13.50 must have a rollbar. Like I said, they didn't say much to me last year, or the year before that when I was running 12.8's.
If my car is done in time I would to join your little party, is there room for 1 more? The 'almost stocker' (my own new class) should run pretty good.
Suuurrrrreeeee. At this rate, we'll HAVE to get our own little area in the pits. "Convertibles Only!!!!!"
