So, what did you do today?

[Fbody383]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product. you are still coming to MSR-H just to hang out? Hang out? He has work to do... he's Da Man donchaknow.

[GlennCMC70]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product. you are still coming to MSR-H just to hang out?

I'm what you call an "Active Director". Your confusing me w/ those other cake eater guys.

I'll be working the event - so yes, I'll be there to drink.

[Todd Covini]

Today I ordered new front brake rotors for the 944-Spec car. Set me back $20.79 each.

http://thenjunderground.com/storage/Dudes-Beards-Eating-Cupcakes.jpg

T

[marshall_mosty]

My oldest son Gavin (7) will be with me starting this season to "enjoy" the track experience. My current accomodations may not be there, so I was wondering if anyone:

1. Has a spot for 2 in a RV?
2. Willing to give us some room in an enclosed trailer to spread out an air mattress. (will bring a heater).

All else failes, we can stay at the La Tahoe Inn...

[edrock96GT]

Umm....I DIDN"T spend Saturday night getting ready for the standing starts... :wink:

http://www.1320outlaw.com/Drag-Racing/San-Antonio-Raceway/January-23-2011-Midnight/15558056_5fgBY#1165483990_52Qmk

[Fbody383]

CBP That is awesome. How did the car go over out there?

[edrock96GT]

CBP That is awesome. How did the car go over out there?

Meh. A few people came and checked it out but I think most people think road racing only exists in video games and everything with a wing is just a ricer. Didn't help that the track was so cold that the best short time I could manage was a 2.6 which made for a 14.7 et, but at 101mph. Couldn't even roll into first without spinning.

I did see some dude taking pics of his girlfriend posing next to it though.
8)
The best part was after I took the turnout and one of the track workers told me "there's more than one turnoff and I don't have to try and make the first one". :lol:

[mitchntx]

The best part was after I took the turnout and one of the track workers told me "there's more than one turnoff and I don't have to try and make the first one". :lol:

LOL

The last time I ran was at Kennedale 1/8 mile.

That was because at the end, there was this T7 @ TWS type turn. I would stand on the brakes, make the turn and launch off of it.

Was asked to slow down on the return road. Told them that was the fun part.

[Al Fernandez]

My trailer is available Marshall

[David Love AI27]

Great Superbowl Party... Sheri got me an early birthday cake... now I need to fill out that AARP application...

[ShadowBolt]

Great Superbowl Party... Sheri got me an early birthday cake... now I need to fill out that AARP application...


Don't do it David. AARP is a Socialist org. pushing Obamacare.


http://www.amac.us/amac-was-founded-to-be-your-alternative-to-aarp-2/


JJ

[Crumpacker]

Took the auto neon to Porsche Club over the weekend...

http://cafephoto.smugmug.com/LoneStarPorscheClub2-2010/Yellow-Group/Sun-AM2/15741764_ZitXo#1180421466_2SV8f

http://cafephoto.smugmug.com/LoneStarPorscheClub2-2010/Yellow-Group/Sun-AM2/15741764_ZitXo#1180430361_83MCY


...and I wonder why they hate me.

[GlennCMC70]

How many did you show up in the corners?

[Crumpacker]

How many did you show up in the corners?

all of 'em

[kbrewmr2]

Laura and I picked up a car for her to DD and for us to enjoy on the weekends when we're not out at NASA-TX stuff

crappy cell phone pic:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/167257_1833249791578_1250425980_32077508_5434249_n .jpg

Happy one week before Valentine's Day present...?!?

[BryanL]

So doesn't everyone teach their daughter how to sled for the first time with a metal oil drip pan laying around while they are ready to hit the slopes in an old race suit? She was upset I couldn't access the cooler lid.

[kbrewmr2]

I think the funnier part is that you're wearing your race suit :lol:

[marshall_mosty]

At least when the snow bursts into flames, he'll have 10 seconds to find someplace to go...

[cobra132]

I bet he has a white hat to go with those boots.

[Rob Liebbe]

They better be SFI boots or he won't get an annual tech sticker.

[RichardP]

They better be SFI boots or he won't get an annual tech sticker.


Sigh... CCR 15.17.6. The boots do not need to be SFI rated. The boots look legal as presented. They likely wouldn't be optimum for heel and tow, however...


Richard P.

[ShadowBolt]

It's a Onesie!

JJ

[Rob Liebbe]

It's a Onesie!

JJ

awesome!!!!!!!! Made me laugh.

Kinda looks like the red TeleTubby too. Further research finds the red one is named "Po".

"I drove so fast in Qual that I set the Po!!" - Po - the racer formerly known as Bryan Leinart.

He'd better find an Igloo lid this year and redeem himself.

[BryanL]

Since Liebbe is now a Director and has the authority to create nicknames for everyone. His will now be "Tinky Winky". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletubbies

Ohh-and at least nobody said I look like Santa in that old firesuit :lol:

[Rob Liebbe]

Since Liebbe is now a Director and has the authority to create nicknames for everyone. His will now be "Tinky Winky". It goes well with what goes on in mustang ranch while Tinky Winky smokes pole.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletubbies

Ohh-and at least nobody said I look like Santa in that old firesuit :lol:

Only I have the authority to creat nicknames, you're application has been denied. :evil:

[marshall_mosty]

Went to Gavin's science fair presentations last night and he won 2nd place for the 1st grade at school. We get to take to it District in early March.

[ShadowBolt]

Went to Gavin's science fair presentations last night and he won 2nd place for the 1st grade at school. We get to take to it District in early March.

What was it?
I bet the first place kid has an engineer for a dad also.


JJ

[Jeremy Gunter]

way to go Gavin!!!

[marshall_mosty]

Went to Gavin's science fair presentations last night and he won 2nd place for the 1st grade at school. We get to take to it District in early March.

What was it?
I bet the first place kid has an engineer for a dad also.




JJ
"The co-planar efficiency ratings of a wal-fram diaphram and the related thermal reluctance in associated semi-phased amulites made of malleable gramite"

He got the idea from watching Sponge Bob and Johnny Test... go figure, right?

[#84Sprint]

Went to Gavin's science fair presentations last night and he won 2nd place for the 1st grade at school. We get to take to it District in early March.

What was it?
I bet the first place kid has an engineer for a dad also.




JJ
"The co-planar efficiency ratings of a wal-fram diaphram and the related thermal reluctance in associated semi-phased amulites made of malleable gramite"

He got the idea from watching Sponge Bob and Johnny Test... go figure, right?


Awesome Job

[Alien]

Cleaning out some boxes in the garage and came across these (Matchbox 1983).

Guess I was actually destined for AI afterall...

http://www.fototime.com/E836C9DDDC02C71/standard.jpg

[marshall_mosty]

Went to Gavin's science fair presentations last night and he won 2nd place for the 1st grade at school. We get to take to it District in early March.

What was it?
I bet the first place kid has an engineer for a dad also.




JJ
"The co-planar efficiency ratings of a wal-fram diaphram and the related thermal reluctance in associated semi-phased amulites made of malleable gramite"

He got the idea from watching Sponge Bob and Johnny Test... go figure, right?
Actually it was "What material holds heat the most". Three jelly jars, filled with boiling water were wrapped in either felt, cotton, or silk. Temperatures were taken in 5 minute intervals for 30 minutes to determine which one was the best insulator. Felt won, cotton second, and silk third.


I got the "co-planar, blah, blah, blah" from the Turbo Encabulator You-Tube video... 8)

[MikeP99Z]

I logged on here to read my daily dose of complaints, bitches, and uprisings. WTF people, nothing on here today (yet). Guess I'll go back to reading the uprising and complaint articles about the middle east.

:shock:

[marshall_mosty]

I logged on here to read my daily dose of complaints, bitches, and uprisings. WTF people, nothing on here today (yet). Guess I'll go back to reading the uprising and complaint articles about the middle east.

:shock:

Okay... so we are putting new carpet in the dining/living room. The carpet place said the carpet was available in a 15' roll. I couldn't use a 12' because the stupid builder laid 12' 6" worth of carpet (dumb ass). Anyway, got back to the store and they had the wrong carpet color in a 15' roll... an BTW, the carpet you want is only available in 12'. So, I get to buy almost twice as much as I need and waste 95% when they seam it together....

Better?

[cjlmlml]

Just found out that I have a herniated disc in my back,

Better now?

[Fbody383]

WTF people, nothing on here today (yet).

<<SELF CENSORED RESPONSE>>

[David Love AI27]

Just found out that I have a herniated disc in my back,

Better now?

OUCH!!!!

[David Love AI27]

I logged on here to read my daily dose of complaints, bitches, and uprisings. WTF people, nothing on here today (yet). Guess I'll go back to reading the uprising and complaint articles about the middle east.

:shock:

Can't help you today... check in tomorrow, pretty sure I'll have something for you by then

[mitchntx]

Just found out that I have a herniated disc in my back,

Better now?

All that lifting of other people's money ...

[cobra132]

Returned without injury from a week at Big Sky, Mt. last night. Tough duty. Today figured out braking issues, internal leak in stock Master cylinder. Ripped out hydrabooster, master cylinder and prop. valve. Will replace with wilwood tandum set-up. FMR

[David Love AI27]

Returned without injury from a week at Big Sky, Mt. last night. Tough duty. Today figured out braking issues, internal leak in stock Master cylinder. Ripped out hydrabooster, master cylinder and prop. valve. Will replace with wilwood tandum set-up. FMR

Brakes are overrated

[Fbody383]

Battery light comes on in the M3 about 1/2 mile from the office this morning.

Diagnostic charge $80
Labor to change alternator $280
New Bosch 140amp alternator $590

Having a car to borrow while I do it my self... Priceless.

M3 has the 80 amp alternator...

www.alternatorparts.com has the right voltage regulator/brush combo for about $50 delivered...

Installed drove it home... we'll see how it goes.

[GlennCMC70]

Got the driveline installed today. Should be ready to fire next weekend.

[Rob Liebbe]

Skiing in Crested Butte.

[Adam Ginsberg]

Skiing in Crested Butte.

We've skied there before, and loved it. We stayed at the Grand Lodge (restaurant on the 1st floor sucked, but the rest of the place was great), walking distance to the lifts, as well various restaurants and shops.

Enjoy the trip, Rob.

As for me....I'm headed to Chicago for the week. Ooo...yay.

[BlueFirePony]

Chicago AND Boston this week.....brrrrrrr

[HoustonNW]

Camaro #85 now has the 2011 CMC2 livery:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z18/wstehle/IMG_0490.jpg

I don't see anything wrong with a white car!

[Rob Liebbe]

Returned from Crested Butte injury free. Last year I broke two ribs - I must be improving!!!!

[Fbody383]

I must be improving!!!! Or stayed off the scooter...

[cobra132]

Fired our office manager of 12 years. What a FUD!

[Fbody383]

Fired our office manager of 12 years. What a FUD!No matter who plys you or whatever the amount... save the story for TWS.

[marshall_mosty]

Got a call from Discover... someone tried to buy a $4800 computer on Apple.com last night with our credit card... card was shut down, fraud department is working the issue.... gotta love it!!!

[GlennCMC70]

The Bitch is black and the Bitch is back!
New car fired for the first time today! Many thanks to Mitch for all the help over last few weeks and a big FU to Painless Wiring for taking a few years off my life - bastards!
Dyno scheduled for next weekend at GS Speed.

[Rob Liebbe]

Congrats Glenn.

[ShadowBolt]

The Bitch is black and the Bitch is back!
New car fired for the first time today! Many thanks to Mitch for all the help over last few weeks and a big FU to Painless Wiring for taking a few years off my life - bastards!
Dyno scheduled for next weekend at GS Speed.

I felt the same way after installing a Painfull system.


JJ

[David Love AI27]

Got home yesterday with the ARCA car... Kentucky to PA and back to Houston in 36 hours (2000 miles)... :shock: :shock: :shock:

[GlennCMC70]

The Bitch is black and the Bitch is back!
New car fired for the first time today! Many thanks to Mitch for all the help over last few weeks and a big FU to Painless Wiring for taking a few years off my life - bastards!
Dyno scheduled for next weekend at GS Speed.

I felt the same way after installing a Painfull system.


JJ

Mine had been installed for years. That wasn't the issue.
Yesterday about 3-4pm we decided to try and test the electrical since the whole car was a re-wire (excluding the motor harness). Everything was going perfect until we tried to strat it. No start. Turns over fine. 12v on every wire and no spark at the plugs. Coil check showed no trigger command from the PCM. By shear dumb luck I was I was looking for the PCM power wire and another wire pulled right out of the PCM connector. After de-pinning the connector, it was obvious that the pin was very poorly crimped and this was the reason the wire pulled out so easily. I soldered it on, re-installed it, and the car fired first try. Not bad for a complete re-wire.
This is the second wire I had pull out of the pin on this harness. The first one I wrote off as a fluke, now I'm calling it a piss poor product. I only live 10-15 minutes from thier office. I should drop by and give them a ear full.

[mitchntx]

Went to Cresson and watched Casey knock about 5 seconds off his laptimes. Watch out, boyz ...

Came home and looked in the trailer ... car was still there. Unloaded it, put it on the lift and got the list of stuff needed for Cresson completed.

[marshall_mosty]

Was also at Cresson with Casey... He was scrubbing in a new set of NT01... hey those tires ARE available!!!

Had a great time with the Casey's crew. Nice for my boys to have some "little ones" to pal around with.

[Fbody383]

Many thanks to Mitch for all the help over last few weeks Aaawwwww.... isn't that nice. Man, Rob steps in and Glenn gets soft. Congrats on the build.

I got to hear another count down to Disney instead of getting the car ready for the next event.

Hey Gunter ~ I'm going to have a new mirror at TWS, just stay far enough in front to not "rub" on it.

[mitchntx]

Many thanks to Mitch for all the help over last few weeks Aaawwwww.... isn't that nice. Man, Rob steps in and Glenn gets soft.


That's just his internet personality.

His build personality is not a pretty sight.

And all that is different than his director personality or his racer personality.

That's five ... :roll:

[Casey_SS]

Hauled up to Cresson Saturday night and stopped by Glenn's to try and help with the wiring issue - got there RIGHT as they got it figured out and fired it up for the first time. Close one - might've had to actually do some work if traffic had been a little lighter :D Glenn's car is looking great...very clean build.

Got some cheatin' bastard practice in on Sunday....still need to find several more seconds out there but it will come with time. Tough track to master.... Many, many thanks to Marshall & Mitch and for being there to help me out. Mindy and the kids had a great time hanging out with you both and I really appreciated the help and good advice.

[GlennCMC70]

Car dyno'ed this morning at Alamo.
263hp/309tq.

Alignment tomorrow.
Tons of shit to resolve after that.

Remount seat/modify back brace.
Build side morrors.
Graphics.

[Al Fernandez]

263hp/309tq !!!! :shock: !!!!
Nice

[GlennCMC70]

263hp/309tq !!!! :shock: !!!!
Nice

3230 post race minimum - not nice.
If I had a 39mm plate, I would have put it in.

[Adam Ginsberg]

Reworked my exhaust system - AGAIN. It took more time to load the car, drive it to my friend's shop, and unload it than to fix it.

On the plus side, it only cost me a 12 pack of Corona.

Final items are installing new harnesses, and all new SFI padding.

[rleng1]

Went to pick up my trailer to load the race car from the storage facility. Thieves had broken into the trailer. Only thing I had in there was a set of 888's.
they must have been NASA racers because they left them as they know that they are not allowed this year.

[Rob Liebbe]

You need a new storage lot.

[Wade]

Discuss...

[Casey_SS]

Wow!! There's definitely a story here and I'm pretty sure beer was involved at some point. Beyond that I'm just baffled as to how you're gonna get that all put back together in time to race this weekend.... Shit man, you're in worse shape than Neary and he's in race car hell right now. What's the scoop?

[JasonLiiR]

why did you do that and whats the new one look like?

[mitchntx]

The Canton sticker held up well.

[marshall_mosty]

Tornado hit your house and strip the car??

[Rob Liebbe]

I like how it is sitting out by the curb for the garbage man to get. :D

[Alien]

Garbage men? Remember Wade lives in Bryan.

This is what happens when you leave your racecar outside at night. Keep yo' sh!t locked up!

[Adam Ginsberg]

Discuss...

"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it."

[GlennCMC70]

Hauled off the old shell of #70.1.
I got 1/3 of what I paid for it back in 2004. I consider the "loss" a small rental fee. 8)

[Wade]

Lucky stiff. I put the 17 shell on the curb and a neighbor called some buddies to come grab it. I can't justify the risk of cutting a tire on the truck or trailer at the scrap yard for the $50 or $60 that it would have brought. Plus, the last two times I tried to go on Saturday morning, I found a locked gate at 10 am with a sign that said "Open Saturdays 8-Noon."

[GlennCMC70]

I scrapped 1000lbs. Most of it was the car (600-700 lbs).
I got $87.50 for the steel. I paid $300 for it.
Scrapped 5 aluminum wheels this morning as well (thnaks Randy!) and got $70. 40lbs of battery lead - $26.
Made about $200 today.
I've made about $1000 this year scrapping stuff.

[michaelmosty]

Glenn, where did you take the aluminum wheels? I have a set of 16x8's (heavy y2k Cobra knock-offs) that I need to list for sale but if no takers they will hit the scrap yard.

[RichardP]

I recently scrapped the four cracked Konig wheels I had at a local recycler. 87 lbs - $53.


Richard P.

[GlennCMC70]

I just use a local place up the road. West loop 820 and Azel Ave.
Place is called J & J Metal Recycling Inc.
The only do non-ferous stuff.
Surely you can sell those for way more than $100. You wil get less than that for 4 of them. Mine are even worth that or more. But the 4 I had were bent and I had the one Randy gave me from MSR-C.

[GlennCMC70]

I recently scrapped the four cracked Konig wheels I had at a local recycler. 87 lbs - $53.


Richard P.

My 5 wheels were 94 lbs. Could have been 100, but I think Randy knocked 6lbs out of the one he gave me.

[Rob Liebbe]

Had to listen to Wade Zimmer go on about how it only takes 5 weeks to completely rebuild a CMC2 car. :roll:

No kids, no wife, full of piss and vinegar PUNK!!!! :D

Good job Wade.

[marshall_mosty]

Just spent $100 on new roll-bar padding... since the rules are SOOOO concrete in their wording...

:roll:

[cjlmlml]

its been too long when you have spider webs on your rear wing

[donovan]

I had a family of spiders in my race seat!

Maybe we should get out more often!

DD

[marshall_mosty]

I had a family of spiders in my race seat!

Maybe we should get out more often!

DD


YES!!! TWS would be a great opportunity for you both.

[way2neary]

Hopefully it wasn't a.nest of Black Widows! That would be bad.

[Adam Ginsberg]

its been too long when you have spider webs on your rear wing

Can you make the picture a little bit bigger?? It's not large enough.

[marshall_mosty]

Had turbinate reduction surgery of the nasal linings for the 2nd time yesterday... grrr. Maybe now I can stop snoring and won't get kicked to the couch.

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/sinus/surgical_procedures/turbinate_reduction.html

My nostrils feel like Glenn went "four off and deep" up one and out the other...

Slept for five hours yesterday afternoon to try and get the anesthetic out of my system. Felt pretty normal by last night. Woke up at 4am and fought to stay asleep until 6:15...

[jdlingle]

Ouch :shock: Sounds painful. Is the condition allergy related?

[mitchntx]

Good luck Marshal.

But if the wife has in issue with your snoring, shouldn't she be the one on the couch?

Just sayin ...


Dropped $6K yesterday on a new AC unit for the house. I can see my breath ...

[michaelmosty]

Dropped $6K yesterday on a new AC unit for the house. I can see my breath ...
PAH!!!

[edrock96GT]

Just got home from the hospital a few minutes ago. Had the surgery on Thursday and all went well. Just trying to recover now, and I'll be at TWS whether I race or not. :)

[marshall_mosty]

Ouch :shock: Sounds painful. Is the condition allergy related?
100% allergy related. Mine were hyper sensitive, basically freaking out over anything, keeping me plugged up all the time.

[Fbody383]

All went well. Just trying to recover now, and I'll be at TWS whether I race or not. :) Excellent. You can be the official beer temperature guy.

[rleng1]

Eddie, excellent news. Hope you are doing well, and you get back out there as soon as possible.
Look forward to seeing you.

[michaelmosty]

Great news Eddie, I'll have some Bud Light for ya at TWS regardless.

[Fbody383]

Great news Eddie, I'll have some Bud Light for ya at TWS regardless. YOU? will even put that in your cooler? I appreciate it's for a hard working service man...

Dont worry Rock, we'll let Old Man English make sure it's kosher.

[GlennCMC70]

Ouch :shock: Sounds painful. Is the condition allergy related?
100% allergy related. Mine were hyper sensitive, basically freaking out over anything, keeping me plugged up all the time.

I'm this way from Oct to March each year. Is this something I should consider?

[marshall_mosty]

I'm this way from Oct to March each year. Is this something I should consider?

Glenn,
If steroid nasal sprays (Nasonex, Veramist, Patanase, Flonase) don't "help" any, but you can kick the shit out of it with Afrin, then YES, you could benefit from it.

My issue was I slowly became immune to all the steroid sprays. Tried each one of the above. They would work for a while and then stop working. Once I couldn't get any relief from any of them we had the "it's time for surgery" talk.

Here's the doc's info:

Roger Skiles
Stonebriarent.com
(469)633-9595

Surgery isn't too bad... Feel like crap the day of and then half the next day. Back to work two days later. Stints in your nose for a week and a half bugs the crap out of you, but doesn't hurt. You'll have "dry nose" for three months afterwards so you will need to keep saline spray close by (or get nose bleeds).

My .02

[AllZWay]

If steroid nasal sprays (Nasonex, Veramist, Patanase, Flonase) don't "help" any, but you can kick the shit out of it with Afrin, then YES, you could benefit from it.


I am not ready for any kind of surgery... but I am an Afrin every night before bed person. If not.. I can't breath or sleep.

[ShadowBolt]

If steroid nasal sprays (Nasonex, Veramist, Patanase, Flonase) don't "help" any, but you can kick the shit out of it with Afrin, then YES, you could benefit from it.


I am not ready for any kind of surgery... but I am an Afrin every night before bed person. If not.. I can't breath or sleep.

Me too but I use two or three times a day and have for twenty years. I have some in the M/H, my truck, my desk and at home. I have a deviated septum (sp) on the left side and when the air gets full (ike now) I'm in trouble.


JJ

[marshall_mosty]

I am not ready for any kind of surgery... but I am an Afrin every night before bed person. If not.. I can't breath or sleep.


Me too but I use two or three times a day and have for twenty years. I have some in the M/H, my truck, my desk and at home. I have a deviated septum (sp) on the left side and when the air gets full (ike now) I'm in trouble.

Guys, unfortunately using Afrin daily for 2+ years is what ultimately put me in my current position. If you abuse Afrin (more than 3 days in a row), you risk rebound


Rebound Congestion & Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Rhinitis Medicamentosa (nasal spray addiction as a result of rebound congestion) is caused by the prolonged use of Afrin and other over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays. The active ingredient in these sprays is a topical vasoconstrictor that temporarily reduces the size of the nasal turbinates, opens the nasal airway and provides decongestant relief from the rebound congestion.

When the decongestants are used for more than 3 consecutive days, it provokes a condition known as rebound congestion

Rebound congestion is the result of abnormal swelling and enlargement (hypertrophy) of the nasal mucosa, which blocks the nasal airway completely and causes extreme discomfort. This rebound congestion is temporarily relieved once again by the administration of another dose of Afrin or other nasal spray.

As soon as the temporary effect of the last dose of spray wears off, the swollen nasal mucosa again block the airway and another dose of spray is required to provide relief. The commencement of this cycle represents the initiation of the addiction.

Afrin nasal spray addiction can (and often does) last a lifetime. Rhinostat has documented many cases of individuals who reported that they have been addicted to Afrin and other nasal sprays for more than forty years.

Because the nasal spray itself is the root cause of the problem, the only effective way to eliminate it is to discontinue the use of the sprays.

As any person that has suffered with rhinitis medicamentosa will tell you, this is much easier said than done. Breaking this addiction is not simply a matter of will power. The ability to breathe comfortably is essential to normal human functionality.

Only a small percentage of these people (less than 4%, according to our research) are able to endure the misery associated with "cold turkey" withdrawal. Unable to sleep, eat, work or socialize comfortably, the large majority of these people simply return to the use of the spray to end their misery.

Implications For Persons Addicted to Afrin & Nasal Sprays

It is not uncommon for these people to keep their problem a secret from their families, co-workers, friends and even their physicians. They excuse themselves from social settings, wake up in the middle of the night and learn how to integrate the use of the sprays into their daily routines, in solitude.

They keep a bottle of Afrin in their pocket or purse, their nightstand, glove box, backpack, attaché case and anywhere else necessary to ensure that it is readily available when needed.

Addicted persons often stock up, plan ahead and buy in volume (when on sale.) They know every retail store in their neighborhood that carries the product. Some may even rotate the places they go to purchase it, so as not to reveal their addiction to sales clerks. They often purchase other items along with the sprays to draw attention away from the item.

They may not be experts in chemistry, but they know the name of the active ingredient in their particular spray. Oxymetazoline, Phenylepherine or Xylometazoline. Regardless of the specific brand, they always select a spray with the correct compound. Unless they have a very sympathetic and supportive spouse or partner, they buy their own sprays.

The prospect of things such as surgical anesthesia, a camping trip to an isolated location or an ocean cruise (where they have no easy and immediate access to the nasal sprays) is a nightmare.

Many of these people tell us that nasal spray addiction is the most miserable and frustrating problem they have ever dealt with. This entire physiologic and psychological phenomenon is something that Rhinostat is intimately familiar with and it remains the subject of our focused research.

How Physicians Treat Rebound Congestion & Rhinitis Medicamentosa

In search of an answer, many of these patients turn to their physicians for help in ending nasal spray addiction.

Rhinitis Medicamentosa is a very frustrating problem for physicians to effectively treat. There are no FDA approved drugs nor therapies specifically for the treatment of RM patients. Most commonly, these patients are given a course of intranasal and/or systemic steroids and are told to discontinue their use of the decongestants. In some cases, surgery to reduce the turbinates or to correct a deviated septum is performed.

Regardless of what treatment is prescribed, the cornerstone of the therapy is always the same. Patients must discontinue their use of the sprays. It is this aspect of the treatment that presents the problem for these patients.

[AllZWay]

[quote="marshall_mosty"] If you abuse Afrin (more than 3 days in a row), you risk rebound

Rebound Congestion & Rhinitis Medicamentosa[quote]

Oh believe me... my Nurse Practitioner wife has been bitching at me for years about it.

[jdlingle]

I use prescription Rhinoquart to keep from getting (more) flare ups. It is non steroid and coats the nasal passage to keep it from getting inflamed. If I use it every day as directed I keep the flares up controllable. Still get 2 or 3 sinus infections a year though. :evil:

[roadracerwhite]

I am not ready for any kind of surgery... but I am an Afrin every night before bed person. If not.. I can't breath or sleep.


Me too but I use two or three times a day and have for twenty years. I have some in the M/H, my truck, my desk and at home. I have a deviated septum (sp) on the left side and when the air gets full (ike now) I'm in trouble.

Guys, unfortunately using Afrin daily for 2+ years is what ultimately put me in my current position. If you abuse Afrin (more than 3 days in a row), you risk rebound


Rebound Congestion & Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Rhinitis Medicamentosa (nasal spray addiction as a result of rebound congestion) is caused by the prolonged use of Afrin and other over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays. The active ingredient in these sprays is a topical vasoconstrictor that temporarily reduces the size of the nasal turbinates, opens the nasal airway and provides decongestant relief from the rebound congestion.

When the decongestants are used for more than 3 consecutive days, it provokes a condition known as rebound congestion

Rebound congestion is the result of abnormal swelling and enlargement (hypertrophy) of the nasal mucosa, which blocks the nasal airway completely and causes extreme discomfort. This rebound congestion is temporarily relieved once again by the administration of another dose of Afrin or other nasal spray.

As soon as the temporary effect of the last dose of spray wears off, the swollen nasal mucosa again block the airway and another dose of spray is required to provide relief. The commencement of this cycle represents the initiation of the addiction.

Afrin nasal spray addiction can (and often does) last a lifetime. Rhinostat has documented many cases of individuals who reported that they have been addicted to Afrin and other nasal sprays for more than forty years.

Because the nasal spray itself is the root cause of the problem, the only effective way to eliminate it is to discontinue the use of the sprays.

As any person that has suffered with rhinitis medicamentosa will tell you, this is much easier said than done. Breaking this addiction is not simply a matter of will power. The ability to breathe comfortably is essential to normal human functionality.

Only a small percentage of these people (less than 4%, according to our research) are able to endure the misery associated with "cold turkey" withdrawal. Unable to sleep, eat, work or socialize comfortably, the large majority of these people simply return to the use of the spray to end their misery.

Implications For Persons Addicted to Afrin & Nasal Sprays

It is not uncommon for these people to keep their problem a secret from their families, co-workers, friends and even their physicians. They excuse themselves from social settings, wake up in the middle of the night and learn how to integrate the use of the sprays into their daily routines, in solitude.

They keep a bottle of Afrin in their pocket or purse, their nightstand, glove box, backpack, attaché case and anywhere else necessary to ensure that it is readily available when needed.

Addicted persons often stock up, plan ahead and buy in volume (when on sale.) They know every retail store in their neighborhood that carries the product. Some may even rotate the places they go to purchase it, so as not to reveal their addiction to sales clerks. They often purchase other items along with the sprays to draw attention away from the item.

They may not be experts in chemistry, but they know the name of the active ingredient in their particular spray. Oxymetazoline, Phenylepherine or Xylometazoline. Regardless of the specific brand, they always select a spray with the correct compound. Unless they have a very sympathetic and supportive spouse or partner, they buy their own sprays.

The prospect of things such as surgical anesthesia, a camping trip to an isolated location or an ocean cruise (where they have no easy and immediate access to the nasal sprays) is a nightmare.

Many of these people tell us that nasal spray addiction is the most miserable and frustrating problem they have ever dealt with. This entire physiologic and psychological phenomenon is something that Rhinostat is intimately familiar with and it remains the subject of our focused research.

How Physicians Treat Rebound Congestion & Rhinitis Medicamentosa

In search of an answer, many of these patients turn to their physicians for help in ending nasal spray addiction.

Rhinitis Medicamentosa is a very frustrating problem for physicians to effectively treat. There are no FDA approved drugs nor therapies specifically for the treatment of RM patients. Most commonly, these patients are given a course of intranasal and/or systemic steroids and are told to discontinue their use of the decongestants. In some cases, surgery to reduce the turbinates or to correct a deviated septum is performed.

Regardless of what treatment is prescribed, the cornerstone of the therapy is always the same. Patients must discontinue their use of the sprays. It is this aspect of the treatment that presents the problem for these patients.



Wow, I have been there before. Luckily I have never been to the point where I had to use it longer than a month during alergy season. There was a time about 10-15 years ago from April to June (alergies) where I would not leave the house without it. In fact, I still have a bottle in my desk at work, at home, and one I travel with, but I have only used it once in the last year or so. I can see how so many people get hooked on it.

Bryan

[Crumpacker]

Mowed the yard today and found some odd weeds growing. One patch resembled tempered glass and the other has a stalk mimicking turn signal wiring.

Strange.

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af110/samcrumpacker/temperedgrass.jpg

[Rob Liebbe]

Looks like a photo I would take at work.

You should mount a video camera on your house, record the drunks running into your yard and post them on Youtube. That would be fun to see.

[Fbody383]

Looks like a photo I would take at work.

I should get off the forum and get to work on the race car. That would be fun to see. 8)

[GlennCMC70]

Looks like a photo I would take at work.

You should mount a video camera on your house, record the drunks running into your yard and post them on Youtube. That would be fun to see.

You missed the all hands CMC Director call just now.
Slacker.

[GlennCMC70]

Looks like a photo I would take at work.

You should mount a video camera on your house, record the drunks running into your yard and post them on Youtube. That would be fun to see.

You missed the all hands CMC Director call just now.
Slacker.

I'm sure you had a good reason for missing it. We don't always have everyone. I missed one a few months back.

I was just busting your balls.

[Fbody383]

I missed one a few months back.

I was just busting your balls.

Ladies and Gentlemen... the new and improved #70.

[GlennCMC70]

I missed one a few months back.

I was just busting your balls.

Ladies and Gentlemen... the new and improved #70.

I'm like that as long as the FU Black #70 is in the trailer. Once I unload it, I'll edit my post.

[Fbody383]

I missed one a few months back.

I was just busting your balls.

Ladies and Gentlemen... the new and improved #70.

I'm like that as long as the FU Black #70 is in the trailer. Once I unload it, I'll edit my post. I'm game... just don't knock off the new drivers side mirror.

[Alien]

Installed seat heaters in the Sky today. Took all friggin' day.

Wouldn't normally post about this, but had to when I noticed there was a CAT button on the radio. I think it's similar to the one on Mitch's keyboard that when he hits it, a caturday picture gets posted somewhere on teh interweb.
http://www.fototime.com/7A70CE2FB4C66D7/standard.jpg

[mitchntx]

Nice!

[marshall_mosty]

Spent the day at the shop... Got quite a bit accomplished:

1. Insalled new AI windshield banner
2. Welded up a cool shirt cooler "cage" and welded it into the spare tire well
3. Installed new SFI padding on the roll cage
4. Fixed a broken rivet in the splitter and re-aligned the front lip with a 2-lb sledge hammer.
5. Got the cool shirt wiring about 50% done.
6. Brought out the helmet blower, but didn't get anything done with its install...

Gonna run the same RA1's at TWS, just on different corners.

[edrock96GT]

Took my daily driver to the local track and let my friend run it (the one that ran across the track at TWS last april :lol: ) and it ran a new best of 12.21 @110 :D

[mitchntx]

First post with new software

Is the authentication security code gonna be standard now?

[rleng1]

Yesterday replaced the oil pan, removed drivers side cat, and prepped k-member for install. got right side installed, but trying to manuever left side into position.
Taking the day off (Sunday) and going fishing.

[ShadowBolt]

First post with new software

Is the authentication security code gonna be standard now?

I'm second as usual. Okay third.

I did spend the morning riding a Can-Am Spyder. Lots of fun but damn this wind!


JJ

[Fbody383]

test, test... is this thing on???

on edit: cool, no capcha-ma-thingy...

[mitchntx]

Today? A face lift for the #9 ...

http://www.lawmotorsports.net/mw/stills/Paint1_800.jpg



http://www.lawmotorsports.net/mw/stills/Paint3_800.jpg


http://www.lawmotorsports.net/mw/stills/Paint5_800.jpg
http://www.lawmotorsports.net/mw/stills/Paint4_800.jpg

[BryanL]

Yeah, that looks up to Code.

[mitchntx]

Yeah, that looks up to Code.

http://image.spreadshirt.com/image-server/image/composition/17798690/view/1/producttypecolor/1/type/png/width/280/height/280/haters-gonna-hate-t-shirt_design.png

[BryanL]

There you go again showing off and picking on someone that doesn't have a middle finger!

At least you will look fast in the garage!

[michaelmosty]

There you go again showing off and picking on someone that doesn't have a middle finger!

At least you will look fast in the garage!
Is it you that "technically" has the only middle finger? There is no middle to four fingers. (Insert winking emoticon...where did they go????)

[Todd Covini]

Impressive prep job, Mitch...seriously.

[AllZWay]

Today? A face lift for the #9 ...

http://www.lawmotorsports.net/mw/stills/Paint4_800.jpg

Who is doing the painting? I don't think that is Mitch in the background.

[BryanL]

Who is doing the painting? I don't think that is Mitch in the background.

Definitely not Mitch unless he is on next seasons "Biggest Loser" (can't find my laughing emoticon)

[GlennCMC70]

I drove from west of Katy (Brookshire?) to my house in west Fort Worth in 3hrs and 45 minutes. I left at 3pm and walked in my door at 6:45.

Butt piss will motivate you.

PS - Don't drink the water in Houston.

[marshall_mosty]

I drove from west of Katy (Brookshire?) to my house in west Fort Worth in 3hrs and 45 minutes. I left at 3pm and walked in my door at 6:45.

Butt piss will motivate you.

PS - Don't drink the water in Houston.

Dude, that sucks... especially when traveling...

[GlennCMC70]

On day 5 right now.

[mitchntx]

hmmm ... when I called and we talked, you were at some gay porn bowling alley.

Must've been the closest bathroom.

;)

[AllZWay]

On day 5 right now.

On a positive note... you are shedding weight. :D

[Fbody383]

On a positive note... you are shedding weight. :D Must have been that lunch truck you got tacos from

[HoustonNW]

Tried some Steven Wright comedy but didn't work, I'll keep my day job.

[rleng1]

Installed k-member, and re-assembled everything. Filled oil pan with oil, and the car fired first crank. Will bleed brakes tomorrow, then install new exhaust and align the front end. Will be ready for TWS.

[edrock96GT]

Took my daily driver to the local track and let my friend run it (the one that ran across the track at TWS last april :lol: ) and it ran a new best of 12.21 @110 :D

We just one-upped that with a 11.90 @ 113!

[HoustonNW]

Since I was 125lbs over minimum weight at MSRC, I spent the day adding lightness.

Forty pounds so far, but there was a barbell weight that was being used for ballast, so the first 25lbs was easy.

I bought an angle grinder to remove the welded in passenger seat brackets and found out three things:

1. You can use brown paper to protect the wiring

2. Lots of sparks, but the grinding disc will not catch brown paper on fire

3. The cutoff wheel will! ;)

[jdlingle]

Just dropped off the car at Hough for the last few electrical bits that I am afraid to tackle and find out what my weight is. If all goes as planned I should be log book ready by the end of this week. Now I just need to do something about my horsepower deficiency and my 4x4 ride height :/

[ShadowBolt]

Just dropped off the car at Hough for the last few electrical bits that I am afraid to tackle and find out what my weight is. If all goes as planned I should be log book ready by the end of this week. Now I just need to do something about my horsepower deficiency and my 4x4 ride height :/


Petty fan I see. I love that number. Car looks sharp.

JJ

[Fbody383]

Now I just need to do something about... my 4x4 ride height

Nah, that keeps exhaust farther away from dry grass.

[Adam Ginsberg]

Nah, that keeps exhaust farther away from dry grass.

Ask Michael Mosty about that.....

[michaelmosty]

Ask Michael Mosty about that.....
Haha, crazy enough that was one of the best things that could have happened. With the insurance difference from the burned T/A (96 Ram Air) to the new T/A (95 regular) it basically paid for my entire CMC build.
How many people can say their car burned down at the track and they were happy?

[Fbody383]

:mad::p:confused::cool:

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[mitchntx]

It's whole once again ...

831

830

829



Graphics will go on Saturday.

All in all, I'm happy with the outcome.

[ShadowBolt]

Looks GREAT Mitch. How hard is getting off the old graphics?


JJ

[Alien]

More importantly, how hard will it be to remove the CMC2 banner :P

Jerry, I replaced a lot of my stickers last winter. A hair dryer and some patience worked well.

[mitchntx]

Looks GREAT Mitch. How hard is getting off the old graphics?


JJ

For me? Not hard at all. ;)

The painter did all the prep work.

But he used a razor blade, a lot of time and some 3M adhesive remover.

Its not perfect and not show car quality. He never even fixed the dents.
But it gets all the Fernandez and Proctor red off.

[Adam Ginsberg]

But it gets all the Fernandez and Proctor red off.

Hmmmm....I need to get to a TX race to put some blue "accents" on it.....

[AllZWay]

But it gets all the Fernandez and Proctor red off.

Off the nose of the car? From poking people with it. ;)

I will take responsibility for the one spot though :o ... The rest had to be Al. :D

[mitchntx]

Off the nose of the car? From poking people with it. ;)

I will take responsibility for the one spot though :o ... The rest had to be Al. :D

There was also some Landrum and Donovan black and Mulder and Powell Blue on it.

There was also some John Deere green, but I don't talk about that.

[HoustonNW]

I'm hoping to park the trailer near my pit stall at TWS so that I can run an extension cord to it. Do you think it's worth getting some 1x2" boards for each side of the extension cord or are they pretty tough with regard to cars running over them?

[mitchntx]

Graphics will go on Saturday.


835

836

838

834

837

[mitchntx]

840

839

[MikeP99Z]

Looks nice! Except, I thought you were putting a Hello Kitty sticker on the roof?

Someone standing there next to the door really, really wants to drive it...

[marshall_mosty]

Very nice Mitch!! I like the "nuclear green"...

[Casey_SS]

Looks awesome Mitch! Well done....

[#84Sprint]

Awesome Mitch

[jdlingle]

Very cool looking paint job!

[marshall_mosty]

Packing the old suitcase for a trip to lovely Istanbul, Turkey.... Uggg.
I'll spend 30 hours either flying or waiting in an airport for a three hour meeting. Wonderful way to spend your time. Unfortunately a F1 gran-prix is not wrapped around this "beauty". My flight gets in at 7:30pm on Thursday, so after being up for 24 hours, I'll get 6 hours sleep before heading to pickup the car and head to TWS. Red-Bull will be my friend! I'm going to the shop tomorrow for one last "thrash" before heading to the airport.

See you guys in six short days. Hope you all had a great Easter.

[AllZWay]

Mith... That looks great.

[Alien]

Looks awesome Mitch. Now we'll just have to put up with you sayin "I ROC!". :)

[mitchntx]

Now we'll just have to put up with you sayin "I ROC!". :)

Noticed it, did you? ;)

[Alien]

Yup, and even went to realwheel.net to see if they offered 17x9.5s for ya... unfortunately they don't :(

http://www.fototime.com/D6194C1748E9813/orig.jpg

[BryanL]

I'm hoping to park the trailer near my pit stall at TWS so that I can run an extension cord to it. Do you think it's worth getting some 1x2" boards for each side of the extension cord or are they pretty tough with regard to cars running over them?

I have done that and had an extension cord cut in half from race tires sticking to it. I would suggest just hooking it up at night when the race cars aren't driving over it. Don't know what all you are running in the trailer but its easy to trip a breaker on the outlets.

[Crumpacker]

Took my daily driver to the local track...

No way you pulled an 11.90 with all that aero!

Wait, you do daily the AI car right? ;)

[edrock96GT]

No way you pulled an 11.90 with all that aero!

Wait, you do daily the AI car right? ;)

Oh my bad, I should have been more specific.

The "other" daily driver :D

[Todd Covini]

Marshall...you'll be junk after that trip! LOL

Mitch...the car looks awesome! I prefer the True Value IROC paint scheme, but any IROC paint scheme for your car is simply awesome!
http://www.daleearnhardt.net/iroc/ims14_1999.jpg

[ShadowBolt]

Packing the old suitcase for a trip to lovely Istanbul, Turkey.... Uggg.
I'll spend 30 hours either flying or waiting in an airport for a three hour meeting. Wonderful way to spend your time. Unfortunately a F1 gran-prix is not wrapped around this "beauty". My flight gets in at 7:30pm on Thursday, so after being up for 24 hours, I'll get 6 hours sleep before heading to pickup the car and head to TWS. Red-Bull will be my friend! I'm going to the shop tomorrow for one last "thrash" before heading to the airport.

See you guys in six short days. Hope you all had a great Easter.

Never heard of Gotomeeting.com?


JJ

[marshall_mosty]

Unfortunately I can't get out of the meeting. Already tried once to delegate and the customer said they wanted me there... oh well. Just got to the hotel after traveling for 19 hours... It's 7pm here (10am TX). I'll be fine for the weekend, but just may lay off the alcohol, as that will just set me back.

The car however, will come off the trailer as it was loaded after MSR-C. The only things done were some wiring updates and new roll bar padding. Everything "should" be fine, as it was running "okay" at Cresson.

See you guys around noon on Friday.

[Al Fernandez]

Mitch, I thought you were going to go with some pre-emptive red and black stripes across the nose? ;) Looks awesome!

[marshall_mosty]

Sitting at the airport in Istanbul, waiting for my flight in an hour and a half. Ready for the 19 hour return to the US. This will be 26+ hours awake for me going into this weekend. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight.

Signed up for a 1/4-day at TWS tomorrow, so will see what cobwebs I can shake loose.

[Fbody383]

Changed the rear brakes on the Suburban; they're dual piston and about 3 times the size of the Camaro's.

But it still drives like a bus.

[marshall_mosty]

Finally back home... Time to pack clothes and the Tahoe so I can drop the middle boy at school and go load up the trailer with my oldest...

[Alien]

Picked this up today. Sorry Allan McNish, please don't sue me.

http://www.fototime.com/25078ED1AF352AE/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/F0AD9CB1E84E67D/medium.jpg http://www.fototime.com/1111AB8D9415205/medium.jpg http://www.fototime.com/A34BB7F9F3932CA/medium.jpg

[HoustonNW]

http://www.fototime.com/25078ED1AF352AE/standard.jpg

Nice, nice, nice!

I wonder if custom painted helmets will be the next AI/CMC Texas trend? I have looked my all-white Bell helmet as a possible blank canvas but then I remember that the car is pretty much just all white too ... nevermind.

[mitchntx]

I hope it doesn't get hit on the front, side and back. ;)

[BlueFirePony]

Sweet looking helmet Gary!

You just convinced me to paint mine..I had not even thought of a tribute helmet but that's a great idea...just need to find time to do it ...
now where is that House of Kolor catalog<NOW catalog? Kolor of House that is where>

[Alien]

Trend? It doesn't have to be expensive. My first/current one was done in '04 (based on David Coulthard's design) and has lasted fairly well until now. I taped up both of these helmets and Costas had a guy shoot the blue and yellow for cheap, no clear. The rest I did in vinyl. I know a vinyl guy now *cough*Wade*cough*.

http://www.fototime.com/E5FB85174E9E2ED/standard.jpg

I'll admit I'm not extremely original. First a DC helmet, then Z28/Tx DPS B4C/Paul Gentilozzi Trans Am Jaguar mashup for the racecar scheme, and now an Allan McNish stlye helmet. I did decide to splurge this time tho.

[jdlingle]

The lids look awesome Gary!

[jdlingle]

I killed six cats today!


Also lowered lowered the front of my car about 1 1/2 inches by cutting the springs. Hopefully I can cut the rears and get the new exhaust on this weekend.

[marshall_mosty]

I killed six cats today!I'm suprised you found that many living under your car... Where exactly do you live and has your porch collapsed, killing any dogs? :)

[edrock96GT]

Eddie- 1, 23 lbs of overhead ballast- 0

Also pulled all the glass Friday. It weighed 54 lbs total.

[jdlingle]

You must buy better blades than me if it only took you one! :) I go through Kobalt sawzall blades like crazy.

[rleng1]

Sawzall - Tool of choice for Mustangs

[marshall_mosty]

Sawzall - Tool of choice for Mustangs
Don't forget both 2 and 5lb sledg... :)

[MPHoldway]

Casey had our first day, night, morning out ALONE in over three years... yes, the twins are three... Yes, we still have things to talk about and yet it was all about driving, racing and being out at the track. Hmmmm... I think I might have a problem! Thanks, guys, for the endless conversation points! My heroes... <sigh>.

[Crumpacker]

Don't forget both 2 and 5lb sledg... :)

The sawzall is for the big repairs, the sledge (aka the Ford hammer) is for the fine tuning... it's really more of a finesse tool.

[Fbody383]

Hmmmm... I think I might have a problem! Well... it starts with your initials.

[way2neary]

I used my Monday night to tear down the motor. After all my issues, I needed to see what was going on first hand, especially in the valve train. The good news is that after pulling the heads there was no valve contact with the pistons. A second check on the cam seems to suggest all is a go. That basically helps me confirm that my valve train issues are a carryforward from my valve cover clearance issue on first start. I did lose a lifter, but all else looks good. So, if I can figure out how to re-install my heads and re-lash the rocker arms, I should be good for Hallett (knock on wood).

Dave

[Casey_SS]

Casey and I had our first day, night, morning out ALONE in over three years... yes, the twins are three... Yes, we still have things to talk about and yet it was all about driving, racing and being out at the track. Hmmmm... I think I might have a problem! Thanks, guys, for the endless conversation points! My heroes... <sigh>.

It's true - she definitely has a problem. Can't stop thinking / talking about racing. Turns out she has more of a one-track mind about this stuff than I do. For practice, she late-apexed the driveway yesterday and is actually improving my rating on iRacing. Crap.

I blame you Rob Liebbe - you planted the seed, handed me a water jug right in front of her, and said "make sure he uses this". Ergh....maybe it was a beer....I don't remember now but I still blame you. :cool: Dave Neary - you're not off the hook either...she actually likes Mustangs now which was never something I had to worry about before. In all seriousness though thanks for all for the support and good times - nothing else I'd rather be doing.

In other news, my car is ready to go except for the rearend. Posi and gears were completely trashed in race 1 at TWS. Can't complain too much though - bone stock rearend with 160,000 miles and 4 years of track abuse with 400+ horsepower. Should've died a long, long time ago. Got all the parts ordered today (Auburn racer's diff, 3.73s, new bearings / seals, etc.) and should be ready to go for Hallett. First performance upgrade I've done in years. Need all the help I can get...horsepower won't save me at Hallett like it did at TWS.

[way2neary]

Aagh! Mustangs and Camaros living together.... Mass histeria...

Casey, sounds like a good problem to have! Glad to hear you'll have everything in order for Hallett.

[Fbody383]

Once I figure out how to re-install my heads and re-lash the rocker arms, I will be good for Hallett

Glad to hear you'll have everything in order for Hallett.:cool:

[Rob Liebbe]

I blame you Rob Liebbe - you planted the seed

Boy that could get mis-quoted and cause me a lot of trouble. :cool:

[Hood]

I've been busy setting up the shop. It's funny how big this was (65 x 150!) before I started putting everything inside. I am installing the first of three lifts this week and hope to be up and running by June 1st.
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[Fbody383]

I've been busy setting up the shop. What hobby do you NOT have?

[Crumpacker]

Found Mitch's nemesis - Craig Turner

Unfortunately for Mitch, he's pretty resourceful.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

[jdlingle]

I've been busy setting up the shop. It's funny how big this was (65 x 150!) before I started putting everything inside. I am installing the first of three lifts this week and hope to be up and running by June 1st.
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Oh man I am jealous of the lifts! (and the tire station) I am so sick and tired of crawling under my car after welding the exhaust up this weekend I would kill for one. What brand of lifts are you going with? I have seen the ones in the Northern Tool catalog and have always wondered if they are worth a damn or not.

[jdlingle]

Found Mitch's nemesis - Craig Turner

Unfortunately for Mitch, he's pretty resourceful.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

Oh my God that is hilarious!!! Couldnt watch it at work due to the Youtube Nazis but finally got to see this. The accent really helps too.:D

[mitchntx]

He hate me ...

[Hood]

Oh man I am jealous of the lifts! (and the tire station) I am so sick and tired of crawling under my car after welding the exhaust up this weekend I would kill for one. What brand of lifts are you going with? I have seen the ones in the Northern Tool catalog and have always wondered if they are worth a damn or not.

I was actually about to buy a new lift from Gemini Lifts in Dallas ($1600) but one of the places that I worked at in College Station just out of college (Pro Car) went out of business and I got these two Weaver 7000# two-post lifts for $200 each(!). I recommend that you do your homework on any lift you consider. Some of the Chinese made lifts can be dangerous are routinely overrated. Look at the arm attachment points and the trunion to be sure these are heavy gauge steel. I've been acquiring the equipment over the last 8 months and have found very good bargains. Do not pay more than $1000 for a used lift as very good new ones can be had for about $600-700 more. The tire machine was a chance find in South Houston. I was looking for a used tire for the trailer and saw this machine in the back of the shop covered with tires. I asked if it was for sale and wound up paying about $400 for it. They were not using any more because it couldn't do 24" wheels! I don't plan to EVER own a vehicle with 24" wheels unless it is a tractor trailer rig.

[jdlingle]

I thought we were moving to 24's for CMC next year?:cool:

[jdlingle]

And before anyone beats me to it, yes, I realzie my car has the ride height to take 24's right now.

But not for long!

[Rob Liebbe]

Found Mitch's nemesis - Craig Turner

Unfortunately for Mitch, he's pretty resourceful.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

Water hose - shotgun...whatever.

[mitchntx]

Got to ride in one of these, today.

Brought in for some hands-on training to package and transport contaminated, injured individual.

I was able to go along and get some nice aerials of the plant.

All in a day's work ....

[Al Fernandez]

Wow Gary...is all that for play or for work?

[edrock96GT]

I just saved 30lbs on car weight by switching to Lexan. :D

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/edrock76/DSCF0290.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/edrock76/DSCF0291.jpg

[Crumpacker]

You smell what the Rock is cooking!!??!!

AI beware!

[Hood]

Wow Gary...is all that for play or for work?

Actually both. Originally it was my storage area to consolidate my other 3(!) storage areas. But now I'm opening a brake and suspension shop and will also be doing custom fab and racecar suspension tuning.

[Crumpacker]

But now I'm opening a brake and suspension shop and will also be doing custom fab and racecar suspension tuning.

You'll probably get more business if you ACTUALLY RACE!!! Where the hell have you been!?


But seriously, good luck with the new venture!

[MPHoldway]

Casey let me take his PHB off of Toolbreaker and put it on my car since mine looked like a dog's hind leg. Spent yesterday morning learning about and looking at the rear suspension. Replaced the lower control arms this morning with Casey's old stock ones. Heim joints are obnoxiously loud when they are worn out! And, no, Casey did not change the parts for me...

[michaelmosty]

Found out my left rear torque box is ripping out of the car. The right side has a small stress crack but the left side is F'd!!!!!
Looks like I'll be getting a repair kit this week and bolting it in this weekend. It needs to be welded but my dads welder and my skills are not up to par.

I'll try to get pictures hosted of it soon, the torque box is virtually cracked in two.
All you Mustang guys check your upper and lower torque boxes. I have had a suspicion that my rear end has been moving a little too much over the last year or so and this appears to be the culprit.

[marshall_mosty]

Found out my left rear torque box is ripping out of the car. The right side has a small stress crack but the left side is F'd!!!!!
Looks like I'll be getting a repair kit this week and bolting it in this weekend. It needs to be welded but my dads welder and my skills are not up to par.

I'll try to get pictures hosted of it soon, the torque box is virtually cracked in two.
All you Mustang guys check your upper and lower torque boxes. I have had a suspicion that my rear end has been moving a little too much over the last year or so and this appears to be the culprit.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252107_1562171233584_1814430887_978221_3720731_n.j pg

[Fbody383]

I'll try to get pictures hosted of it soon, the torque box is virtually cracked in two. Another Mustang advantage ~ active suspension.

Dude that's scary.

[Crumpacker]

Watching recorded F1 with some friends yesterday and found a tarantula in the bathroom... the race was paused for the capture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uNEPe3iy8

Tupperware and welding gloves were my tools of choice.

The Texas A&M Entomology Dept is heading to the house to pick it up now.

[mitchntx]

Watching recorded F1 with some friends yesterday and found a tarantula in the bathroom... the race was paused for the capture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uNEPe3iy8

Tupperware and welding gloves were my tools of choice.

The Texas A&M Entomology Dept is heading to the house to pick it up now.

Holy parallel dimension ...

A tarantula appeared in our kitchen floor yesterday during Lime Rock.

Captured it much the same way and released at the back of our property, 300' from our house (30' from our neighbor's).

My wife's reaction was much the same as Darci's, although accompanied by screams of terror.

[AllZWay]

Another Mustang advantage ~ active suspension.

Dude that's scary.

That is crazy looking.

[Crumpacker]

Holy parallel dimension ...

A tarantula appeared in our kitchen floor yesterday during Lime Rock.

Captured it much the same way and released at the back of our property, 300' from our house (30' from our neighbor's).

My wife's reaction was much the same as Darci's, although accompanied by screams of terror.



Must be the Rapture... anyone else stumble upon a tarantula yesterday while watching racing? Mitch, is this good or bad for us?

There was plenty of screaming from Darcie before and after that video. We moved him into a larger home (friend brought a giant tub of cheesy balls over).

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af110/samcrumpacker/spider.jpg

[cjlmlml]

Saw a scorpion crawling around my trailer the other day when I went to pick it up

[Mrs. Crumpacker]

The spider has been picked up by Allen Dean from TAMU...he is the person who identified the spiders from this http://www.texasento.net/Social_Spider.htm!!

He said that the spider was a male and probably wouldn't live that long, and was probably coming in to find water. He also said that females get twice the size as this one...

[marshall_mosty]

Caught 5-6 ants in the living room last night (they might have also been around since the Rapture). Pest control will be out today at 4pm to make sure we get the buggers... Trina's not too thrilled.

[RichardP]

Found out my left rear torque box is ripping out of the car.


That's pretty nasty. How free is it to move? How are you going to put it back into the correct location before securing it?

I'd strongly suggest a welded repair. A bolted connection through the local sheet metal is likely to wallow out again pretty quickly and make future additional repairs much more difficult...


Richard P.

[BryanL]

Sam- Is a tarantula really that big of a deal in CS that you have to call someone from TAMU? Why did you have to wear gloves or why weren't you wearing your racing gloves? Real men like myself and Tommy from CO just pick them up with our hands and let them crawl on our arms at Hallett. But maybe the researchers at TAMU will need some more specimens so bring your work gloves and containers next weekend as I'm sure you will find some up there. Are you going to shower at Hallett with steel toe work boots and those same gloves too?

[Crumpacker]

Sam- Is a tarantula really that big of a deal in CS that you have to call someone from TAMU?
I'm trying to lower future students' tuition... that's one less tarantula they have to buy for Entomology101.


Why did you have to wear gloves or why weren't you wearing your racing gloves?
My racing gloves were on under the welding gloves.


Real men like myself and Tommy from CO just pick them up with our hands and let them crawl on our arms at Hallett.
Spiders and I don't get along, I can deal with snakes all day long... no spiders though.


Are you going to shower at Hallett with steel toe work boots and those same gloves too?
uhhh yeah.

[michaelmosty]

That's pretty nasty. How free is it to move? How are you going to put it back into the correct location before securing it?

I'd strongly suggest a welded repair. A bolted connection through the local sheet metal is likely to wallow out again pretty quickly and make future additional repairs much more difficult...


Richard P.

I honestly have no clue what I'm going to do about this. I need to make some serious calls tomorrow.
I did call Wolfe Racecraft in Arlington and they said they charge $500 to do both the uppers and lowers (won't do lowers by themself) but they can't get to it for 2-weeks.

[Al Fernandez]

I'm pretty sure if a spider like that was found in my house I'd be looking at repair bills from several shotgun blasts...and maybe a ticket or two. Thats nuts.

Michael...wow! All you want for Christmas is a new tub? ;) I agree with Richard, but if bolt in is all you can do for one event then do what you have to do. There are plenty of guys that can do the welding friday night on site too once you get the bolt on pieces on.

[rpoz27]

I honestly have no clue what I'm going to do about this. I need to make some serious calls tomorrow.
I did call Wolfe Racecraft in Arlington and they said they charge $500 to do both the uppers and lowers (won't do lowers by themself) but they can't get to it for 2-weeks.

www.jamesbchassis.com

Call him and tell him you are in a pickle. Might have you out same day.... he's good and in the north metroplex area.

[michaelmosty]

Repair kit is ordered and will be here Friday.
Huge thanks to Mitch and Glenn who have agreed to help with the welding on Saturday!!

[mitchntx]

Repair kit is ordered and will be here Friday.
Huge thanks to Mitch and Glenn who have agreed to help with the welding on Saturday!!

Not a problem.


The kit is made from 1/2" steel plate, right?

The rule allows for repair, not reinforcement. This was brought up when discussing the PHB mount on the rear diff in this thread.

http://www.aicmctexas.com/main/showthread.php?3954-Latest-GRM-Issue-CMC-Story-Upper-PHR-Brace-Modification-Query&daysprune=10

Don't want to see you DQed ...

[ShadowBolt]

[QUOTE=mitchntx;
Don't want to see you DQed ...[/QUOTE]

Does he need a good used bumper support?


JJ

[GlennCMC70]

Here is the rule:

7.34 Torque Box Repair
All cars are allowed to repair or reconstruct the rear lower control arm body attachment points within the following restrictions:
1.The attachment point must remain in the OEM Stock location and maintain the same geometry.
2. All additional reinforcement material or welding of existing material must be within 12” of the centerline of the mounting point hole.
3. None of the additional reinforcement may penetrate the floorpan or enter the interior of the car.
4. None of the additional reinforcement may attach directly to the rollcage or rollcage mounting points
Ford cars are additionally allowed to completely weld the rear upper control arm body attachment points within the following restrictions:
1.The attachment point must remain in the OEM Stock location and maintain the same geometry.
2. All welding of the existing material must be within 10” of the centerline of the mounting point hole.

[GlennCMC70]

http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1593&highlight=torque+box+repair

[Rob Liebbe]

So if I ever get around to building a car and it has good torque boxes, can I go ahead and install a repair or strengthening kit as preventative maintenance?

[RichardP]

Here is the rule:

3. None of the additional reinforcement may penetrate the floorpan or enter the interior of the car.


All of the torque box repair kits I've seen have reinforcement plates that go inside the car and bolt through the floor...


Richard P.

[RichardP]

So if I ever get around to building a car and it has good torque boxes, can I go ahead and install a repair or strengthening kit as preventative maintenance?


I saw them and they are hosed. They definitely need repair... :-)


Richard P.

[GlennCMC70]

Not yet, but we will be addressing this rule to allow this. Myself and Al talked it over this evening.

[michaelmosty]

Rob, after seeing what mine did I would HIGHLY recommend every Mustang driver do preventative maintenance and install the upper and lower kit before anything goes bad. I know this is not currently in the rules but it needs to be.

Richard is correct in every kit I've seen has some form of bracketry / welding done inside the car.

The kit I have in transit right now has interior brackets and I'm pretty certain it still will need additional bracketry, drilling, welding, etc to get mine back to solid.
I found out yesterday evening that my upper passenger side box is trashed worse than the lower drivers. The 3-link is putting a crazy amount of stress on the lone upper arm.

[ShadowBolt]

The 3-link is putting a crazy amount of stress on the lone upper arm.

I'm afraid to even look at mine. Last year we got our ass handed to us by a Mustang NOT running the three link!


Jerry

[michaelmosty]

http://vimeo.com/24565831
Here is a video showing the splitting on the lower drivers torque box and the seperation on the passenger upper box.
Sorry the video is 90 degrees off.

Here is a link detailing the install of the repair kit.
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme5/blue98gt/battle_boxes.htm

[Adam Ginsberg]

Got my car running (http://vimeo.com/24745254) after installing a few new parts. Rump-ety rump...let's go racing.

:)

[Mrs. Crumpacker]

Last weekend Sam and I got to replace the 50gal water heater that was slowly dieing in our attic. The pilot light wouldn't stay lit and there was always 1/2" of water in the drip pan. So rather than have 50gal of water come through our ceiling. We went ahead and get a new one with a 11year warranty. <--the catch is you have to take the entire water heater back to Lowes, which means taking it out of the attic. :(

The hardest part was getting the thing up the narrow stairs with me trying to lift from the top and Sam from the bottom... there aren't handles on water heaters and I am not very strong, so Sam did a lot of dead lifting over his head.

Now we have to figure out how to get the old heater out of our attic... it might just stay for a while... :/

[michaelmosty]

Delay in update from this weekend:
Took the car to Mitch and Glenn's to fix the torque box problems on Saturday. The drivers lower and passenger upper was A LOT more tweaked than expected. Glenn and Mitch did an amazing job relocating the mounts back to the stock location and getting everything welded up!!! Everything is now in the correct position and lines up great.
We ended up not installing the kit at this time and the directors will discuss the rule and determine what wording needs to be changed.

Thanks again to Glenn and Mitch for their help!! I was pretty freaked out last week when I noticed the problem but now am just ready for Hallett. You guys rock!!

[RichardP]

Now we have to figure out how to get the old heater out of our attic... it might just stay for a while... :/


My ex-father in law had four in his attic. Just way too hard to get them out...


Richard P.

[Adam Ginsberg]

Now we have to figure out how to get the old heater out of our attic... it might just stay for a while... :/

Our old house in Lewisville had the water heater in the attic. That was the first house we bought in TX after moving from CA, and we were amazed building codes allowed them to be in the attic - a burst water heater would be a nightmare. We were fortunate that it never needed replacement before we sold that house and moved to Flower Mound.

I don't envy anyone having to deal with one of those beasts.

[Crumpacker]

Fixed my cool suit and tested it only to find a horrific fuel leak when I flipped on the powah. The leak is under the car near the trans... strange cause it wasn't leaking at TWS or when it was unloaded to where it sits now. :scratches head: Looks like I'll be repairing some fuel hard lines tonight.

I haven't been under the car yet, but the passenger side of the exhaust was soaked just forward of the trans cross member.

Any tips or suggestions?

[y5e06]

Left the truck at the shop. Originally went just for an alignment but when they showed me the upper ball joint slop..."Holy sh!t" was heard through the whole shop. No time to fix myself, so I left it. Not even safe to drive, much less tow 1k miles this weekend.