does it rotate so you can wind/unwind the hose easily?
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does it rotate so you can wind/unwind the hose easily?
No, I thought about it, but didn't want it to snowball. Figured I could use a 4th gen hub, but then I'd probably want to use a 4th gen 16x8 wheel for the correct backspacing, but since I'd be using a 4th gen wheel, may as well step up to a 17x9.5, and since I'd now have 17's, there's no reason not to get a big 13" brake kit with 4 pots... just too much money for me.
Understandable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alien
Still, nicely done! I will be copying that idea with a broken cobra R wheel.
haha nice response!
the rotating thing was what always stopped me from doing this with my own extra wheels and such - couldn't come up with a cheap/easy way to do it and was hoping someone had an idea I could steal :)
I really did think about using a worn out 4th gen spindle, even throwing on a worn LS1 rotor I have (and figure a way to mount a busted caliper on it), but then the weight started to really add up. The actual hurdle for making it spin was how do you keep it from unwinding on the compressor side when you roll it up. Only thing I came up with was you'd have to do some sort of short hose from the compressor to the center of the mount, with some sort of 90* swivel end.
Modify one of these...http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...lt?q=hose+reelQuote:
Originally Posted by Alien
there goes Rob Hu being practical again... maybe Rob can build you one, he's not building anything else.
Nicely done! (golf clap).Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
I don't think the car wants to go to Nationals...
</p>I was going to swap the bellhousing too but couldn't get the 'middle' driver's side bolt out and broke a 3/8" swivel in the process. Then, I get the crossmember on and can't find the stupid trans mount bolt.</p></p>I'll get it all bolted up, have 6 reverse gears, blow up the clutch putting it on the trailer, get two flats on the trailer and one on the truck, cord some RA1s, crack the left rear rotor, make 372/368 on the dyno, and lose the race car keys (AGAIN) in the process.</p></p>Is it too early for a beer?</p>
Nope. Sounds like you're running a little late ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
I just found out what I, err I mean my son, wants for Christmas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIJIN...yer_detailpage
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...34381large.jpg
Ha ha ha aha ah ah aaah - FU :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
give Al his PCM backQuote:
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Yup, that's on my Christmas list now. Not sure the dogs will enjoy it as much as the AirHogs helicopter though.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonNW
Orange is alive!
MMMMWWWWuuuuuahahahahaha....</p></p>I need more skillz to get this stuff right the first time. While the interweb is full of crap, there are some nuggets. I figured the clutch fork was not on the throwout bearing and all it took was removing the trans mount bolt and loosening up the trans to bellhousing bolts to get enough room to get the fork on right. Where are those LAW-men when you need them.</p></p>Now if the Other Orange can find some power...</p></p>And man am I tired of having to type less-than-slash-p-greater-than.</p></p>
While sitting on the couch watching F1 and V8 Supercars this weekend, I did a little reading...
http://en.espnf1.com/PICTURES/CMS/11300/11375.2.jpg</p></p> Where can I get that?</p>
On Saturday night my 2 year old got to take his first helicopter ride. Unfortunately it was on a care flight helicopter after he fell from his chair head first onto a tile floor and began drifting in and out of conciousness. Thankfully God was watching over him and he is ok now and not even the worse for wear.
That said I will have to see how much of the helicopter tab Blue Cross Blue Shield picks up. I think it is safe to say that I will not be coming to ECR in Oct. I should still be at TWS in Nov though since its so close. As scared as I was Saturday night Im just glad to be sitting here typing this even thinking about racing. Enjoy every minute with your kids that you can!
Hate to hear that John; but good to hear he's ok. Yeah, they're tough when they're little. We had multiple sets of concurrent stitches, broken arms, etc. It's slowed down some now.
John,
I can completely understand. When my middle son was about 18 months, my wife was working nights at the hospital and I was home with my two boys (3-Gavin, 18mo-Gage). Gage was eating diced carrots and peas. One of them was "inhaled" and got stuck somewhere in his wind pipe. His breathing became VERY labored. Our neighbor was a nurse and I had her come look at him and her words were, "You need to get the the ER... and fast". I broke so many traffic laws on that drive. Thank god the roads were clear and 90 in a 30 felt "okay". However, I only ended up in an ambulance ride from Denton to Cooks Childrens in Ft. Worth. BC/BS didn't pick up crap ($250) of the $800 ambulance bill. I ended up with the rest out of pocket. Long story short, while at Cooks, Gage coughed "just right" during an X-ray and swallowed the food particle that was causing the problem.
It definately makes you feel like everything is on borrowed time, as we ultimately have NO control on when it's "our time". Cherish the time you do have... as you never know what tomorrow holds.
I'm glad that everything is okay with the little guy...
On a side note, Careflight has a supplemental insurance plan for something like $49/year and covers your entire family. I have it through work, but think you can also pick it up directly with them. They even send a b-day card to everyone each year.
Just got off the phone with the insurance company and got some good news. We only have to meet our yearly out of pocket deductible for Broday and then they pick up the remainder since it was emergency services. Reall glad I have good insurance. I am sure there will be a few billing hiccups but thats a lot better than I was expecting. I had heard horror stories that I would get stuck with the entire careflight bill.
The out of pocket will definitely eat up my ECR budget and then some but I am 99.9% sure I can still make TWS as long as I catch up on the "honey do" list! :)
John... Glad to hear everything is good now. I bet that was pretty scary.
OK, forget the flying shark for my son, this is what I want for Christmas. An RC airplane with an in-plane "heads up" video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5OZCWaJBdc
(The plane has a camera in the cockpit that moves when the RC pilot moves his head, you have to watch it.)
Over the weekend, I started the motor swap... Hopefully one more "day" and it should be ready. Dyno appt on 30-Sep at HPP to get it toned down. Looking for 321/339 for a 3050 minimum with 120 lbs of ballast.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...63656961_n.jpg
So, Sam and I got home a little while ago.....
We got to see and heard Lil Crum. We are expecting a new racer-in-training around April 10th
Congrats...that is awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Crumpacker
Congrats Darcie and Sam!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Crumpacker
Congrats!! That's fantastic :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Crumpacker
That IS awesome! Congratulations and welcome to the club.Quote:
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Congratulations! Get your sleep in now. They are a real blessing though, you will love it.
Ditto times 10! Congratulations Darci and Sam!Quote:
Originally Posted by jdlingle
Hmmm, A&M or Tech, A&M or Tech? Ahhh forget it, straight to the NASCAR Nationwide Series. I'm in as a sponsor!
Great news Darcie!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Crumpacker
JJ
congrats Darcie & Sam!
Very happy for you Darcie & Sam!
Do we have to give Sam any credit at all for this?
JJ
Well if I paid attention in biology class (big if) then yes, Sam must recieve some credit.
We can all minimize his contribution though. All of Darcie's female friends will if my wifes friends are any indication.:rolleyes:
That is awesome for you guys. Based on that date I'm guessing the kid will be named Hallett!!! How cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Crumpacker
Thanks guys!
Except Jerry. ;)
From FB:Quote:
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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...alletttent.jpg
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The love shack!
I am happy for you both.
JJ
Apex - Climax - whatever.
Congrats on the successful completion of both.
Well, that tent WAS moving around an awful lot that weekend IIRC.