FALL IMPORT SHOWDOWN 2009

[LordZed]

GADSM’s Import Showdown is scheduled for Sunday September 27, 2009 at Silver Dollar Raceway in Reynolds Georgia.

This event is open to every car and bike, import or domestic. It is an event put on by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts and has classes that will accommodate all types of set ups with races that range between our all motor class (usually high 12’s to low 13’s) to the competitive Showdown class (usually <10’s) as well as plenty of test and tune time in between.

Competition rules have been modified this year, we heard your wants and hopefully answered them. It is the racers responsibility to read the rules prior to entering their class as there have been changes and assumptions made in the past. Specifically we have changed to tire restrictions and it should now compliment the racers and the tech inspects.

We have modified the staging area to be more accessible to the racers during the competition. Test and Tune will see much more time with the staging lanes being open during down time in the competition. Tech inspection will be near the staging lanes elimination much of the congestion from previous events. We are avidly working on streamlining the traffic, tech inspections, maximizing the amount of time that racers can spend going down the track.



For more information about the event, visit www.importshowdown.com (http://www.importshowdown.com/)


Pre-registration opens September 1st .

[LordZed]

We have brought back the modified street class after many people voiced there opinion that they wanted this class to remain. Also, the drag radial tire issue has ben addressed and the new rule is for STAMPED DOT APPROVED. Slicks are as always approved for Showdown class and drag radials are A-OK for All Motor :goodjob:


Now bring yo asses out!

[SPOOLIN]

modified street is the hottest class nationwide (it mimicks the majority of sport compact built race cars out there)

Great Move.

I can dream about something good tonight now.

[slostang]

i will bring my domestic out to slow things down.

[Da_unknown]

i should be there

[Jenson]

Dangit, my exaust is dumped before the rear axle...

[btstone]

im gonna try to be there

[1badgvr4]

im gonna try to be there In what?

[btstone]

the s2k

[SPOOLIN]

Dangit, my exaust is dumped before the rear axle...

its a qwik fix.

[dsmwookie]

Dangit, my exaust is dumped before the rear axle...

Just means more competition in the Modified Street class.

[SPOOLIN]

Just means more competition in the Modified Street class.


how, modified street requires full exhaust. maybe you mean more competition in Showdown..haha. poor jenson.

[DarKStaR]

Not by their site it doesnt

Modified/Street
Single Power Adder
Tire Limits: FWD: Full Slicks, AWD and RWD: DOT Approved (must have stamp)
Front half of interior, single seat ok
Exhaust must exit behind front wheels
Fuel Cells must be 8 gals or more
Engine/Transmission swaps to those of a different mfg than the body is allowed. However,engine and transmission must be a mfg pair or it must be the original transmission with the mode vehicle. Example: Nissan RB26 with Nissan transmission in a Mazda body is ok, Nissan motor, GM tranny in Mazda not allowed.
Transmission swaps to out of mfg transmission is not allowed without coordinated engine swap.

[vtecace23]

Yep, just seems like everybody that usually runs the showdown class will now be in the street modified class.

[Jenson]

its a qwik fix.

I was looking at the all motor class for the camaro, the civic has zero interior but both cars have dumped exaust before the rear axle.

It'd be quicker to add nitrous and run in the mod/street class but I already have huge traction issues. I may need to check IFO rules again to see if theirs is the same way since the civic would be bumped to the showdown class here :eek: If so Im gonna need more than my 22" slicks

[David88vert]

I should be there, with several friends also.

[.:Stirfry:.]

Dangit, my exaust is dumped before the rear axle...

i ran last year with a open downpipe, ending a lil after my shifter. and they didnt say a word.

[redr1]

Can't wait, finally get to see what silver dollar is about.

[dsmwookie]

We adjusted the rules from last year Stiryfry.

We brought the Modified Street class back due to large popularity. We do want to establish a difference between MS/FWD/AWD/RWD/SD

Some of the Showdown guys may compete in MS and SD, if you are that good and can win more power to you. The goal is to provide a popular class MS which fits a rather large majority. Secondly SD was modified to allow a little more breathing room I.E. tires, wheelie bars, single piece front end, and restricted tubing.

[David88vert]

Can't wait, finally get to see what silver dollar is about.

It's about better traction.... :D

[gastroker]

I'll be there in the SD class of course.

[nintendobratkat]

Bump ; D

[dsmwookie]

I will be there most likely just TnT.

[LordZed]

Same here, prolly just doing TNT this time. AWD class had faster cars than me last time, but still....fastest doesnt always win :D not breaking is key too

[LIKEG6]

Have always loved this event. Always a good showing from everyone. I'll hopefully be there. I'll be in the modified class next year. :ninja:

[nintendobratkat]

I wish I wasn't being shipped out before this. QQ

BURN SOME RUBBER FOR ME BOYS

[4eyedbox]

I'll be there in the SD class of course.
You Hope that car make a full pass this time... Maybe you should put it back to stock and run street class. The Blue Rx3 will be there to drag you down the track into the 8's. Your car is the appetizer and the full coarse will bust your gut.:2up::lmfao::lmfao:

[LIKEG6]

You Hope that car make a full pass this time... Maybe you should put it back to stock and run street class. The Blue Rx3 will be there to drag you down the track into the 8's. Your car is the appetizer and the full coarse will bust your gut.:2up::lmfao::lmfao:

:thinking:

[1SICKLEX]

Is there a hybrid class? :)

[gastroker]

You Hope that car make a full pass this time... Maybe you should put it back to stock and run street class. The Blue Rx3 will be there to drag you down the track into the 8's. Your car is the appetizer and the full coarse will bust your gut.:2up::lmfao::lmfao:

Good, they allowed wheelie bars so cars like yours would be allowed to run. 10.5 tire limit though. I'm sure you'll do well. :goodjob:

[LordZed]

Is there a hybrid class? :)

We didnt have enough response and turn out for a hybrid class. I like the class and it could possibly return if we get enough requests and turn outs. Best way to make that happen is have a bunch of hybrids show for test and tune to state your case. We get a decent turn out of hybrids, we will put it back up for a vote :goodjob: And no.....were not talking Prius' and Insite's here. :taun:

[khall88]

yeah i have to go want to see what my car can do

[4eyedbox]

Good, they allowed wheelie bars so cars like yours would be allowed to run. 10.5 tire limit though. I'm sure you'll do well. :goodjob:

Tires are true 10.5 bro on a blown motor in the air the rx3 drug your time across the track. I hope you can make a pass away from the dyno and bring your NOS cause you will need it. Bring your big brother Supra cause I got lil more boost for that also..... Blame it on the Alcohol...:bump:

[gastroker]

You've put a lot of time, sweat, and money into your car. You deserve to haul ass.
I think you would agree that I've done the same thing.

It's a race man, have fun
Good luck

[Seven]

You've put a lot of time, sweat, and money into your car. You deserve to haul ass.
I think you would agree that I've done the same thing.

It's a race man, have fun
Good luck
Alrighty man... I was just trying to get under your skin:thinking: . When they relook the rules in the classes or prep the track like the v8 boys then im sure the big 7's will show up. Whats an outlaw class if you have :gay:restrictions . The Rx3 will be there...... :idb: until then peace.

[nintendobratkat]

Bump ; D

[LordZed]

I wish I wasn't being shipped out before this. QQ

BURN SOME RUBBER FOR ME BOYS

Where ya headed out too this time? Youre in the Navy right?

We will make a burnout biography just for you :goodjob:

[nintendobratkat]

Where ya headed out too this time? Youre in the Navy right?

We will make a burnout biography just for you :goodjob:

Illinois then Florida for a short stint. If I can get stationed in Florida til I get out, that'd be awesome. At least Atlanta isn't TOO far away so I could definitely make enough events to keep me satisfied.

[Tech_Queen]

Usually its always a great event to attend. Its one of the few times a year you see come of the nicest imports come out and run and hopefully the weather will be cooling down a little bit to.

[gastroker]

flyers will be ready this week. they'll be handed out at the Varsity meet this Thursday.

[BABY J]

In

[gastroker]

Well well, this is truely going to be an IS for the record books. We have a ton of new support for the Fall Event. Listed below all the sponsors for the event. It should be noted that CFT is making the trip from Florida and will be bringing between 2-4 cars. All in the 8 & 9 sec range. The flyer is attached below, so be sure to check back and spread it around!



PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT: www.importshowdown.com



Sponsors, in no particular order:

GADSM (DUH)

NOS ENERGY DRINK

4G PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE HOSE DISTRIBUTING

BRAXTON AUTOMOTIVE

MODIFIED IMPORT REPAIRS

COMPETITION CLUTCH

TOPSPEED

TURBO DAVE FABRICATIONS

IMPORT ATLANTA

CENTRAL FLORIDA TURBO (CFT)

SHEARER FABRICATIONS

BULLSEYE POWER

http://gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604a9e5cc22d7e3.jpg

[nintendobratkat]

Bump some more.

[dsmwookie]

Hoping IA staff calls me back so I can get this sticky'd. Mods feel free to do so :D

[nintendobratkat]

Bumpage ; D

[LordZed]

Just a reminder,there are cash payouts for winners of the clases :D While GADSM is not for profit and we cant guarentee that set amount, we flip all extra funds made after covering expenses to reward the winners of the race clases. This means,THE MORE PEOPLE WHO ATTEND, THE HIGHER THE PRIZE WINNINGS! So if your racing you would be wise to bring your friends, family, x-girlfriend or boyfriend, homeless people, anyone who will attand this event will benifit our race winners!! We want a huge turnout so we can get this event bigger and bigger every year and expand on it!!

[SPOOLIN]

that is awesome, maybe with cft and others showing up...the showdown class will be a little more competitive rather than a shoe in....they have a civic they've been trying to get into the 8's with a full chassis for a year now.

[gastroker]

i hope so. We just want a good turn out. We're trying to make this the biggest ever....and to keep growing from there.

[Tech_Queen]

I really do hope it is bigger and more competitive this year. It is also perfect timing to spread the word around about Import Showdown at both Tunerfest and Motor Sports Nationals since they are being held the weekend before!

[SPOOLIN]

yup if you aint pushing it at those events then you fail.

[SPOOLIN]

^^^ preregistered

[gastroker]

i'll be at tunerfest for sure. I was out at Pleasant Hill BP Saturady night handing out flyers and ran into some other folks handing out tunerfest flyers. We started tag teaming everyone.

[B18c1Turboed]

Damm i really wish i could race this event, but i have a 8pm flight to california.I dont think i will make it back in time too unload and be at the airport. Oh well theirs all ways next year....



FYI Cft dont run 8s. But they are still fast, and with the tribe they travel with im sure they are worth 40 spectator tickets alone..hahahaha

[SPOOLIN]

Damm i really wish i could race this event, but i have a 8pm flight to california.I dont think i will make it back in time too unload and be at the airport. Oh well theirs all ways next year....



FYI Cft dont run 8s. But they are still fast, and with the tribe they travel with im sure they are worth 40 spectator tickets alone..hahahaha

Hints why i said "trying to get into the 8's for a while now" :D

[-S Double C-]

Damm i really wish i could race this event, but i have a 8pm flight to california.I dont think i will make it back in time too unload and be at the airport. Oh well theirs all ways next year....



FYI Cft dont run 8s. But they are still fast, and with the tribe they travel with im sure they are worth 40 spectator tickets alone..hahahaha

ill bring it home for you give me directions :goodjob:

[MidLifeCrisis]

ill bring it home for you give me directions :goodjob:

you goin to this event?

[Samhonda95]

there will be a nice amount of cars commin from south ga. not sure if anyones runnin but i might. maybe this time i wont get put out 1st round:lmfao:

[aguynamedpat]

Im hoping to make it back out. Nothing to race, just watch. Everyone needs to come out and support this event. The GADSM people have worked their butts off to pull this off, and I know Mike has lots of his own time in this from pulling off some of the biggest sponsors in a long time, if ever. Just like Zed said, the more that show up, the more money that is paid out!

[B18c1Turboed]

ill bring it home for you give me directions :goodjob:

hahahaha sure......... Yea im pretty sure i wont be racing this event. I tried to get a later flight or the following day, but no go. O well ill be their too watch.and pick up my motor :lmfao:..... But ill be racing the last 2 Import face off events.

[-S Double C-]

hahahaha sure......... Yea im pretty sure i wont be racing this event. I tried to get a later flight or the following day, but no go. O well ill be their too watch.and pick up my motor :lmfao:..... But ill be racing the last 2 Import face off events.

cool, what size slicks you running on this new setup?

[B18c1Turboed]

cool, what size slicks you running on this new setup?

Gonna try a few sets, 24.5 then 25 then 26s.. baby steps..hahahaha

[gastroker]

Getting closer!! Lets get the pre-registrations going folks!
Spoolin has set a good example.

[dlockett99]

cool, what size slicks you running on this new setup?

You need to buy my slicks, They are 25.4" tall. If you havn't got any already.

[-S Double C-]

bought some 25's on lenso and some skinnies

[LordZed]

Flyers are being circulated and posted wherever we can stick em! Two weekends away, get the pre-registration rolling peep's!!

Now is also a good time to settle your bench racing disputes legally and safely during test and tune. Come put your money where your mouth is! :boobies:

[HYBRIDLS]

i will be there with the south ga crew

[LordZed]

i will be there with the south ga crew


Excellent, bring a bus load of folks!

[dsmwookie]

Pretty much one week left to get in last minute modifications.

[JJSPEC Racing]

Cant wait, going to be fun!!!

[gastroker]

yay, Im cited

[Samhonda95]

Excellent, bring a bus load of folks!


it's lookin like we're goin to have about 20 cars showin up

[gastroker]

I'm pre-registered now. Almost forgot to.

[LordZed]

it's lookin like we're goin to have about 20 cars showin up


Well hellllllz yes! :goodjob:

One week away! Get the wrenches turning, pre registration in, and your ass to Reynolds! :boobies:

[btstone]

i wont make this, but i shoudl be at english town oct 3

[ScrapMetalDSM]

Damnit why did I have to plan my cruise in Sept to AVOID this happening, only to have it happen!!?? its just not meant to try out my new turbo setup

[h22 jones]

It sounds like fun maybe i can find fourth gear this time and drag radials suck wish you could run slicks in all motor.

[dsmwookie]

Just has to be DOT approved now.

[Incontt]

mike what tires you gonna run? thinking a new best?

[BLK JDM]

Weather looks kind ugly for this weekend. I really hope it holds out!!

[dsmwookie]

Their percentage for a chance of "showers" keeps dropping each day. I think the rain is making its way.


Weather looks kind ugly for this weekend. I really hope it holds out!!

[B18c1Turboed]

Sunday forcast
http://image.weather.com/images/maps/forecast/map_wkpln_day5_3usse_enus_440x297.jpg

[hondalover00]

cant wait

[Lusos]

Don't worry about the rain. They have a nice little moto-cross track, so if anything we can do some rallycross.:D

On a side note, why do you guys always want to take I-75? Unless you're coming from south or west of Macon it's an additional 40-something miles. Take 41 down to Roberta, then hang a right on GA128. The ride is really smooth, there are ZERO cops, and virtually no traffic south of Griffin. Plus, it's a whole lot less nerve racking not having to worry about some idiot crashing into you on the interstate.

http://tinyurl.com/m8amt4

[B18c1Turboed]

Take i75 to exit 187 exit
Make a RIGHT

Follow till dead end then make a LEFT

Follow till 2nd red light then make a RIght

Then drive into reynolds. Thats the fastest way we have found.


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=atlanta&daddr=32.893426,-84.067383+to:reynolds+ga&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=9&via=1&sll=32.771976,-84.104805&sspn=1.145469,1.760559&ie=UTF8&ll=32.781502,-83.887482&spn=0.572672,0.88028&z=10

[KDM>JDM]

^^ thats through forsyth down 42 then 341 to 128. thats a pretty easy way too

[Incontt]

that is the fastest way

[h22 jones]

Just jasons drag radials . I should be able to run in the twelves on them but ive never run them before with this set up so we will see. It defffenetly want be a personal best im sure.

[gastroker]

mike what tires you gonna run? thinking a new best?

I'm sticking with the DOT Hooisers for now. Maybe by next year I'll switch to full slicks. I'd really like to hit 8's on DOTs first. Ya know wah I mean.

The weather keeps looking better for the weekend. Sunday is down to 30% and just scattered showers. It was 40% for yesterday and today and we had nothing but sunshine. Just think positive people.

[aguynamedpat]

Yep Mike. It was 60% chance up here yesterday, and no rain. 40% today, no rain. Hopefully it holds off, both for the Showdown and for my baseball.

If we dont have baseball Sunday we will probably be coming down to showdown (me and Taryn), but if I have baseball its playoffs so I have to be there.

[Incontt]

I'm sticking with the DOT Hooisers for now. Maybe by next year I'll switch to full slicks. I'd really like to hit 8's on DOTs first. Ya know wah I mean.

The weather keeps looking better for the weekend. Sunday is down to 30% and just scattered showers. It was 40% for yesterday and today and we had nothing but sunshine. Just think positive people.

No need for slicks....are the DOTs a radial?

[gastroker]

No need for slicks....are the DOTs a radial?

No, its not a radial. Bias-ply, but still DOT. Slicks are still a good bit softer.

[KDM>JDM]

http://www.wunderground.com/US/GA/Reynolds.html so far so good....

[SPOOLIN]

danny's pic is getting better lol

[Incontt]

No, its not a radial. Bias-ply, but still DOT. Slicks are still a good bit softer.

i went faster on radials if you can believe that Mike...whodathunkit???!!!

Got your issues worked out so you can make some solid back to back passes?

[B18c1Turboed]

danny's pic is getting better lol

hahahaha hope so man. Their is a front coming are way from Mississippi i am kinda watching. I dont plan on racing, but i still dont want it too rain out.

[1slodsm]

Just checked the weather on several websites and now only saying 10% chance of rain on Sunday.....YEA!!!!!

[gastroker]

MSN weather shows 0% chance. This is way better numbers than what we faced in Spring. We are golden.

[ScrapMetalDSM]

Based on the recent weather events, the Import Showdown wants to give back to the community by holding a non perishable food drive at the Fall 2009 Event. For every 5 items or $5 in cash you bring to the Event on Sept 27th you will get a raffle ticket towards our give away of a brand new Blu-Ray player! This is a great opportuntiy to support your community and win an amazing prize! 100% of all items and cash will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank (that's right, we're even paying for the Blu-ray player oursevles!)


Bring yo cans!

[LordZed]

GOOD NEWS!! I just got word that 4G Performance is offering to up the 1st Place Showdown payout by $200 - this is on top of the cash we will pay out off of the proceeds of the event! This really could push this to the highest Showdown payout in the events history!

Also
You support would also be great getting the word out about our Blu-ray raffle to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Based on the recent weather events, the Import Showdown wants to give back to the community by holding a non perishable food drive at the Fall 2009 Event. For every 5 items or $5 in cash you bring to the Event on Sept 27th you will get a raffle ticket towards our give away of a brand new Blu-Ray player! This is a great opportuntiy to support your community and win an amazing prize! 100% of all items and cash will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank

[dsmwookie]

So excited! See you guys tomorrow either at the hotel or caravan.

[JJSPEC Racing]

Sunday is going to be awesome!

[Dirty.Bird]

Sunday is going to be awesome!

Sure is.....you guys bringing the blue civic?

[LordZed]

THE TIME HAS COME!!!! Tomorrow shall be the most awesomestestest day eva!!!!!!!1

[-S Double C-]

so im praying it wont rain tomorrow, danny see yo ass there and ill have your block with me :)

[JJSPEC Racing]

Sure is.....you guys bringing the blue civic?

No, the Hot Rod is on extended vacation/retirement till later on when I have the time to update the chassis and some other things.I am actually going to have a car to run in a fwd class. Will be bringing the Single Cam Integra for some fun times!

[B18c1Turboed]

so im praying it wont rain tomorrow, danny see yo ass there and ill have your block with me :)


yes sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

[JJSPEC Racing]

Forecast is for clear skies and personal bests..............

[EmminoDaGreat]

Forecast is for clear skies and personal bests..............



I just hope the ol' family sedan will give me some good passes this time, last few times she was a pain in the ass. :eek:

[RedEj8]

I'll be there!

[JJSPEC Racing]

I just hope the ol' family sedan will give me some good passes this time, last few times she was a pain in the ass. :eek:

It sucks when they are a pain in the ass, but oh so worth it when everything comes together. The last few times at the track have been trying for me, hopefully the Teg will decide to act good tomorrow.

[BABY J]

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USGA0472

[B18c1Turboed]

Damm 86 with no shade.......

[TS240]

I just hope the ol' family sedan will give me some good passes this time, last few times she was a pain in the ass. :eek:
Im bringing the slicks, the granny wagon is GONNA bust a 13........ and maybe a tranny...

[EmminoDaGreat]

Im bringing the slicks, the granny wagon is GONNA bust a 13........ and maybe a tranny...


lol one or the other I am sure

[-S Double C-]

so if it rain till 6 am the evernt will be canceled due to a wet track right? caus ei doubt it would dry up in 4 hours

[DarKStaR]

tell them bitches to get out there with some leaf blowers! I hope its not cancled cause i finally got my car running and tuned...

[B18c1Turboed]

I think 1st round is at 12... And weather.com says rain until 6am. I hate news people they are never right.

[JJSPEC Racing]

tell them bitches to get out there with some leaf blowers! I hope its not cancled cause i finally got my car running and tuned...

Turn out good? Glad to hear you got it fixed up.

[Samhonda95]

im ready and we have a count of 17 cars commin from south ga:goodjob:

[DarKStaR]

Turn out good? Glad to hear you got it fixed up.

Yea im happy with it. I will have to explain everything tomororw.

[SPOOLIN]

...I think we'll be alright, it doesnt take long to dry a track especially with a little sun to help. The tracks are made to not hold standing water once it stops raining. They can dry the track manually and it takes like an hour. We are ready and already down here. :)

[LIKEG6]

I figured someone would be spendin the night out there. Lol

Hope to see everyone there tomorrow. I'll be there but won't be running. I'm retired til I'm boosted.

[JJSPEC Racing]

Yea im happy with it. I will have to explain everything tomororw.

Cool! Cant wait to see it in action.


...I think we'll be alright, it doesnt take long to dry a track especially with a little sun to help. The tracks are made to not hold standing water once it stops raining. They can dry the track manually and it takes like an hour. We are ready and already down here. :)

Wish I had known. Maybe could have met up for dinner. Should be nice tomorrow. Track prep has been excellent this year at SDR.

[SPOOLIN]

ive been watching the front, it has weakened like a MOFO since 9:30

[twiztid cc]

http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/southeast_loop.php


I hope it does not rain

[SPOOLIN]

that map is not a precip map...stop posting shit like that...ITS NOT GOING TO RAIN.

[BABY J]

dorks... use a real site -- type in reynolds, ga

www.intellicast.com

[BluesClues]

DAMNIT!!!! I won't be making it even though I have the day off. My homeboy I was going with blew his engine last week so he is not going. I don't want to go by myself :no:

[-S Double C-]

well im off to bed gotta get up at 5am and go get b18c1turboed block :ninja: and maybe clean up the del sol and drive it. Matt are you gonna have the car turned up? or just babying it tomorrow?

[twiztid cc]

dorks... use a real site -- type in reynolds, ga

www.intellicast.com (http://www.intellicast.com)



Watch ya mouth BOY........


It's looking good..

[JJSPEC Racing]

My out the window forecast shows sun with very few Cirrus clouds(not rain type). Come on down, about to get a shower and head out there.

[SPOOLIN]

look at the weather map now, it shows NOT SHIT. MWAHAHA

[LIKEG6]

We're on the way with about 15-20 cars from Columbus!!!

See everyone there!!

[-S Double C-]

event sucked imo not really enough impressive cars, spoolin's and a few others and that was it. What happend to your car at the end matt? looked like your may have toasted your motor. That black galant from CFT that beat clark in the showdown class was sick!

[JJSPEC Racing]

Had a really good time! I am glad to finally have a vehicle to compete in a class. Big props to DSM Wookie and the rest of the IS Crew. I think the weather might have scared a few people away but it was really nice, sun, a small tailwind and great track prep. I ended up with a pb of 11.5 @ 129 and was happy with that. Congrats to everyone who won and those who placed.

[DarKStaR]

I had fun even though I blew the headgasket on the 2nd pass and just got it done and tuned yesterday :(

[LIKEG6]

I had fun out there today. Wasn't the best IS I've been too mainly beecause of attendance but still cool people nonetheless.

I heard the announcer say it but can't remember the site where the pics will be at. Can someone let me know please?

[b_something]

It was nice to get out of the house, but other than that they event was pretty weak. I saw alot of nice cars that did not even run. Oh well, good times.

I was hoping Spoolin was going to show out, but had motor issues.

[redmanhart]

I had a good time even though I didn't get the times I was looking for lol.

[LordZed]

I had fun out there today. Wasn't the best IS I've been too mainly beecause of attendance but still cool people nonetheless.

I heard the announcer say it but can't remember the site where the pics will be at. Can someone let me know please?

Thanks for comming out everyone!! I think the weather did scare a good number of people away. I havent heard attendance numbers yet, but there in the 600 range. Spring had 800 and we were gunning for more, but recent weather really affected people this time around I think. It's of course comming back in the spring and we want way more people and more participation in the event. A lot of cash was given out and not even to the fastest car in each class won the event, so there really isnt an excuse to not run in one of the classes if your car qualifies :D

The pic's will be up at http://www.lifecapturedphotos.com/ as soon as they are downloaded and posted.

[BLK JDM]

Definitely some lower numbers of faster cars. I had a good time hanging out w/ friends. Got to see some of my friends improve their times and definitely gain some ground. It was a good event for trying to dial in or fine tune your car. All in all it was a great day to get out and hang out w/ friends.

[WalkS]

I had fun! The attendance was a little low. I'm Sun brunt like hell, but just had a good time hanging with friends.

[HYBRIDLS]

Had a good time and saw some nice cars. Glad to see that Joe from shingen took home the allmotor class even though there were only 2 entries, Also there were alot of bad drivers there, trying to stage at the 60ft or staging with their back tires...lol. Also what happend to SPOOLINS car, it looked like a steam engine on the starting line

[LIKEG6]

Thanks for comming out everyone!! I think the weather did scare a good number of people away. I havent heard attendance numbers yet, but there in the 600 range. Spring had 800 and we were gunning for more, but recent weather really affected people this time around I think. It's of course comming back in the spring and we want way more people and more participation in the event. A lot of cash was given out and not even to the fastest car in each class won the event, so there really isnt an excuse to not run in one of the classes if your car qualifies :D

The pic's will be up at http://www.lifecapturedphotos.com/ as soon as they are downloaded and posted.

Cool man thanks for the info. I should be there to run in the FWD class next year. Always loved IS and have hated to miss it the few time I have.

Lookin forward to next year.

[LIKEG6]

I guess I missed all the bad drivers since I wasn't sittin in the stands lol.

[twiztid cc]

I have posted a few pics up in the pic section.I have over 300 pics but i put about 20 or so up the rest will be up in the next few days.

[-S Double C-]

I guess I missed all the bad drivers since I wasn't sittin in the stands lol.

yeah fools where doing burnouts and passing the tree and stopping or either stoping way to early and sitting there lol!

[DarKStaR]

Congrats to vtecace23 for his win in the MS class! Sorry to see your car mess up spoolin, at least one of your axles won the competition lol ;)

[JJSPEC Racing]

I have posted a few pics up in the pic section.I have over 300 pics but i put about 20 or so up the rest will be up in the next few days.
Thanks for the pics. Look good so far!

[-S Double C-]

vtecace23 you still running that bone stock open diff. 200+ thousand mile b16 trans? if so good job that bitch is holding up great!

[vtecace23]

vtecace23 you still running that bone stock open diff. 200+ thousand mile b16 trans? if so good job that bitch is holding up great!


Yep, i actually broke the diff two weeks ago but i put another stock one back in there with new bearings and it seems to be holding up good. Broke an axle on the 2nd pass and didnt bring my spares but luckily spoolin had an extra i got from him which i really appreciated. I had alot of fun today and wasnt expecting a win. I need some sleep, i finished the car at 2 this morning so im beat. Thanks for everyones help today.

[SPOOLIN]

Yep, i actually broke the diff two weeks ago but i put another stock one back in there with new bearings and it seems to be holding up good. Broke an axle on the 2nd pass and didnt bring my spares but luckily spoolin had an extra i got from him which i really appreciated. I had alot of fun today and wasnt expecting a win. I need some sleep, i finished the car at 2 this morning so im beat. Thanks for everyones help today.

congrats on winning.

Yes my rings or a cylinder of rings are toast...I really pushed the limits on time with them anyways its been almost 2 years. I ran a 10.7 off the trailer with a 24psi pass and then i turned up the wick and it said no thanks at about 1000ft and it put 140mph up with an 11.0...so it was on a pass for sure up to that point LOL. Then in the Semi Final Round 3rd Gear said SEE YA!!!!!...and no i didnt miss the gear...it just fell apart right at the hit.

I'll have it ready for IFO at Commerce!!

Good to see that the MOD STREET class was full Field.

[Incontt]

post up some times...who did what?

[-S Double C-]

congrats on winning.

Yes my rings or a cylinder of rings are toast...I really pushed the limits on time with them anyways its been almost 2 years. I ran a 10.7 off the trailer with a 24psi pass and then i turned up the wick and it said no thanks at about 1000ft and it put 140mph up with an 11.0...so it was on a pass for sure up to that point LOL. Then in the Semi Final Round 3rd Gear said SEE YA!!!!!...and no i didnt miss the gear...it just fell apart right at the hit.

I'll have it ready for IFO at Commerce!!

Good to see that the MOD STREET class was full Field.

Yeah your shit was MOVING that first pass. 2 years? Damn how many miles did you have on that build?

[-S Double C-]

Yep, i actually broke the diff two weeks ago but i put another stock one back in there with new bearings and it seems to be holding up good. Broke an axle on the 2nd pass and didnt bring my spares but luckily spoolin had an extra i got from him which i really appreciated. I had alot of fun today and wasnt expecting a win. I need some sleep, i finished the car at 2 this morning so im beat. Thanks for everyones help today.

Sweet, i still havent met you, maybe the next event when my coupe is done we will finally meet. :goodjob:

[h22 jones]

Jonathan i got all your runs recorded .My dad recorded them so just ride by and ill put them on a disk for you or email them to you if you want. The fee for car trailer rental and lensos rental is extremly high since you won just to let you know :)

[SPOOLIN]

i dont know about miles...maybe 70 runs.

I really need to put an hour meter on it. Thats more accurate for a race car.

[Formally...]

Fun event even with the low turnout. Bad day for the MSPi hondas though. I broke a diff about 30ft off the line first pass. James may have blown a headgasket. And like Spoolin said he stripped 3rd gear. Good thing for the storage room full of spare parts.

[EmminoDaGreat]

wounded accord ftl :(

[NevrNufTorq]

Fun event even with the low turnout. Bad day for the MSPi hondas though. I broke a diff about 30ft off the line first pass. James may have blown a headgasket. And like Spoolin said he stripped 3rd gear. Good thing for the storage room full of spare parts.

man that just blows charles!!!:((exscuse the pun) didnt know you guys blew too, bad enuf spoolin went out....i was hoping this would be his race to run back to back good times after the fueling probs in montgomery:yes:

but i'm sure you and james will get em up n runnin soon enuf better than ever:cheers:

[dsmwookie]

Guys I had a good time if you did not meet me I was the guy in the staging lanes flagging you in most of the day. I do apologize about the turn out but some people stayed at home scared of the rain. The event day was beautiful just low turn out.

We had a ton of people doing Test and Tune that could of competed and won cash but chose not too. Hopefully they learn their lesson and begin to enter. We will be doing another IS in Spring and will hopefully have better weather. Keep it in the back of your mind April or May will be the next IS and we should have the date up in a couple weeks.

The photos will be up within a day or two. Keep in mind she takes 1,000-2,000 photos at an event and clears out the poor quality ones.

If any shops that were attending this event would be interested in sponsoring shoot me an email address. A booth, internet, and tshirt space is just 100$. For just shirt and a spot on the site it is 50$.

I would like to give special thanks for 4GPerformance. They ponied up 200$ extra for the Showdown competition just so we can try and draw faster cars.

If you have any feedback on the event please feel free to email me [email protected]

Josh

[btstone]

any vids....i didnt get to make it

[dsmwookie]

Couple linked here. The officials will be up later.

[gastroker]

well I had a good time. Despite the fact my driveshaft yoke broke 20 ft into my first pass of the day. Oh well, that's racing I guess. I will be ready for the next event. It was really good to see everyone come out and support. The numbers were definitely weaker than usual but the weather really scared a lot of people away

Spoolin, I never got a chance to come talk to you, but I definitely want to catch up.

[DarKStaR]

Well if some of you saw my red integra on dr's, I just got it done after sitting for 7 months and got it tuned friday/saturday. First pass spun till the 1000ft, 2nd run spun 1st and 2nd hooked 3rd and as i went to shift into 4th i thought i blew a headgasket....Well we pulled the head today and it was not what i wanted to see. #3 sleeve cracked all the way down :( drove it for 2 days and its down again.

[-S Double C-]

damn bad tune?

[DarKStaR]

I wouldnt say that, just there was a little bit more timing in it than usuall and my iginition was on the weak side for some reason. I talked to scotty today and if and when i get it back together we are gonna work on figuring it out.

[JJSPEC Racing]

Sorry for the luck Joey. Like I said, shut the hood, walk away for a little bit, then come back. You will have learned somethings and you can apply them to next time. And next time will be better!

[WalkS]

I wouldnt say that, just there was a little bit more timing in it than usuall and my iginition was on the weak side for some reason. I talked to scotty today and if and when i get it back together we are gonna work on figuring it out.

Ouch...sorry to hear that. Although it's a perfect time to work on the car, the temps are getting cooler.

[BLK JDM]

What happened to the white EG turbo hatch w/ the topmount turbo and JJSpec sticker on the back window. Looked like a very clean car. Still haven't seen any pics of it and I guess I missed whatever(if any) passes it made.

[DarKStaR]

That would be Tye, not sure really. He said last week he finally got it running just right and all he did between then and yesterday was change the clutch out.

[JJSPEC Racing]

He is having electrical issues. He will be back soon. He has been knocing on the 10 second door(11.03) and I am sure he will cross that barrier before too long!

[WalkS]

He is having electrical issues. He will be back soon. He has been knocing on the 10 second door(11.03) and I am sure he will cross that barrier before too long!

Thats good to hear, atleast he knows what is wrong with it. Boy was he a little irked after his second pass.

[BLK JDM]

Any pics of his car and what setup is he running? Car was very clean from what I saw. I didn't even see him make a pass. What times was he running?

[WalkS]

Any pics of his car and what setup is he running? Car was very clean from what I saw. I didn't even see him make a pass. What times was he running?

This is his car:
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu318/SCTurbo/DSC_0354.jpg

He ran a 11.03 at 13x a month ago. It's a stock block ls/vtec, with a gt42r

[JJSPEC Racing]

Thats good to hear, atleast he knows what is wrong with it. Boy was he a little irked after his second pass.

It gets aggravating sometimes. I believe he has trapped 133 in the near past. He will figure it out and come back again.

[Incontt]

who outrun clark...in what and what were the times?

Mike...shit happens...eventually u find ALL the weak links and then you cant tear it up if you tried. Stay after it.

[BLK JDM]

who outrun clark...in what and what were the times?

Mike...shit happens...eventually u find ALL the weak links and then you cant tear it up if you tried. Stay after it.

Clark red lit against Central Florida Turbo's Galant VR4. I think it was running low 10s. The car seemed pretty consistent and well put together when I went over and checked it out.

[Incontt]

clark red lit??! Im gona kick him in the nutz next time i see him. who ran the fastest et of the day?

[-S Double C-]

some pro charged blue stang

[Incontt]

i meant of the race entries

[TS240]

I think Clarks qulifying pass was the fastest of the day, I think it was like a 9.50?

[jackdaripper]

clark red lit??! Im gona kick him in the nutz next time i see him. who ran the fastest et of the day?

Trust me it wasnt the blue mustang.

[dsmwookie]

The VR4 went 9's at one point in the day.

Planning is already in the works for the spring event.

I would like CONSTRUCTIVE ideas or suggestions for the spring event. We can't guarantee changes but we will consider and hash them out in our planning sessions. The weather was the major downfall here. We are always trying to bring this event up in the eyes of our customers and sponsors.

[1slodsm]

Please make sure that everone is able to hear if they have qualified for there class. There seemed to be a problem with that this year that's all

But overall was an awsome time just like every other year

[BLK JDM]

Please make sure that everone is able to hear if they have qualified for there class. There seemed to be a problem with that this year that's all

But overall was an awsome time just like every other year

That's been a problem for years. It's the track's fault not the group that hosts it. You can barely hear the announcer if you're anywhere past the 1000 ft mark.

[Seven]

I'm glad to see that the rules for Showdown has been updated, now maybe the payout will increase for first place or Top ET. The money is a issue getting any cars that run is the low 9's and 8's atleast for me. I sure wanted to bring out the blue rx3 and give the Showdown class a few beatings but maybe next time. Some folks that have dyno queens need to either take a break or turn down the power and learn the track. Its getting old that the same car is breaking at every event. How do you help sponsor an event but you break before the race gets good. :blah:

[BLK JDM]

I'm glad to see that the rules for Showdown has been updated, now maybe the payout will increase for first place or Top ET. The money is a issue getting any cars that run is the low 9's and 8's atleast for me. I sure wanted to bring out the blue rx3 and give the Showdown class a few beatings but maybe next time. Some folks that have dyno queens need to either take a break or turn down the power and learn the track. Its getting old that the same car is breaking at every event. How do you help sponsor an event but you break before the race gets good. :blah:

Breaking is a part of dialing in a car. Just because your car may have less issues DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TALK SHIT TO ANOTHER RACER!! It takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to build a decent track car. Sometimes turning down the power has nothing to due w/ a car breaking. A car is a machine w/ a million and one parts that can break no matter how much power is driven through it.

Seriously dude, every professional racecar I know of go through motors and transmissions every couple of races if not every pass b/c of wear and tear issues. So when a sportsman runs a car w/ the SAME amount of hp as a PRO racecar you can't bash them for having some issues. If the person is having the SAME issue every time they go to the track then fine make jokes or comments but other than that-I THINK YOU'RE OUT OF LINE!!

[Incontt]

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I'm glad to see that the rules for Showdown has been updated, now maybe the payout will increase for first place or Top ET. The money is a issue getting any cars that run is the low 9's and 8's atleast for me. I sure wanted to bring out the blue rx3 and give the Showdown class a few beatings but maybe next time. Some folks that have dyno queens need to either take a break or turn down the power and learn the track. Its getting old that the same car is breaking at every event. How do you help sponsor an event but you break before the race gets good. :blah:


Are you talking about Gastroker?

[SPOOLIN]

Breaking is a part of dialing in a car. Just because your car may have less issues DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TALK SHIT TO ANOTHER RACER!! It takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to build a decent track car. Sometimes turning down the power has nothing to due w/ a car breaking. A car is a machine w/ a million and one parts that can break no matter how much power is driven through it.

Seriously dude, every professional racecar I know of go through motors and transmissions every couple of races if not every pass b/c of wear and tear issues. So when a sportsman runs a car w/ the SAME amount of hp as a PRO racecar you can't bash them for having some issues. If the person is having the SAME issue every time they go to the track then fine make jokes or comments but other than that-I THINK YOU'RE OUT OF LINE!!

good point, some people don't understand it until they get to that point then they know exactly why, how, and how much$.

[Incontt]

i did the "break every pass" 2 years ago. expensive education

[gastroker]

Yes, he is talking about me. Sad. He's lost his way some where. He thinks every one is hating on him and is soooo secretive about everything. Maybe one day he'll realize the only one hating....is him.
I've done nothing but try and support you. You know why the rules changed??? BECAUSE OF ME! I wanted you to be able to participate in the race because I knew the previous rules wouldn't allow it. Because I try to be your friend! And this is the type of stuff you say...

Since when do I "sponsor" an event? I'm a member of Gadsm and they host the event. So I try to support them and get people to come out and have a good time. I don't even understand how you can not appreciate my attempt to try and pull the community together.

[gastroker]

destruction
http://gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604ac40e8b7132d.jpg
http://gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604ac40e8b94493.jpg
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[BLK JDM]

Yes, he is talking about me. Sad. He's lost his way some where. He thinks every one is hating on him and is soooo secretive about everything. Maybe one day he'll realize the only one hating....is him.
I've done nothing but try and support you. You know why the rules changed??? BECAUSE OF ME! I wanted you to be able to participate in the race because I knew the previous rules wouldn't allow it. Because I try to be your friend! And this is the type of stuff you say...

Since when do I "sponsor" an event? I'm a member of Gadsm and they host the event. So I try to support them and get people to come out and have a good time. I don't even understand how you can not appreciate my attempt to try and pull the community together.

I wouldn't even bother w/ whomever he/she is!! I admire your commitment and dedication through the trials and tribulations. 99% of the people including myself would have gotten out of it a long time ago if they went through some of the problems you've had. I remember you paying a big name PRO RACER a huge amount of $$ to build you a motor and when you got it and installed it, the motor popped soon after. That in itself would have drove me insane. I remember you telling me the story w/ no hate for the person and you took it as a learning experience and started building YOUR own motors. You're at the end of the learning curve. How many people can say they've ran multiple 9 second passes?? Why stop now or even respond to someone like this? You've on the upward slope of success!! I commend you!! Seriously. I had a boss/friend build my motor and it popped the next day. Since then I bowed out of the drag car game. I'll be back one day but again IT DIDN'T STOP YOU, B18C1TurboedEK, SPOOLIN, & many others!! Keep at it-you've proved everybody wrong!

[Seven]

This is so exciting... Your like the modern day Zoro huh! First off Yes I've ran numerous low boost 9's (shake down passes and testn tunes) where have you been.? I have several time slips to watch you eat if you never had them before. I'm glad to see you know your history idiot. Now if you know racing ie real life not Play Station games everyone knows you don't put 100%hp on a fresh track with out learning the track... If you don't know who I am sit in the stands and watch or come be my track bitch:2cents:. You may learn something about preparation and setup.

As for being a hater I don't freaking care if you break at every track day. Thats free entertainment for me. If you can't take constructive comments or wearing your feelings on your sleeve you will never improve or learn. It takes you 11years to run one 9 pass. :blah: sell that dyno queen.

[dsmwookie]

So your hating on someone for breaking at the track?

Why not hate on someone for just being born....they can't help it.

Did you not get a trophy for your 9 second pass or what? Why are you so bitter?

So much hostility over what should just be a fun sport.

[gastroker]

This is so exciting... Your like the modern day Zoro huh! First off Yes I've ran numerous low boost 9's (shake down passes and testn tunes) where have you been.? I have several time slips to watch you eat if you never had them before. I'm glad to see you know your history idiot. Now if you know racing ie real life not Play Station games everyone knows you don't put 100%hp on a fresh track with out learning the track... If you don't know who I am sit in the stands and watch or come be my track bitch:2cents:. You may learn something about preparation and setup.

As for being a hater I don't freaking care if you break at every track day. Thats free entertainment for me. If you can't take constructive comments or wearing your feelings on your sleeve you will never improve or learn. It takes you 11years to run one 9 pass. :blah: sell that dyno queen.

Your comments are not constructive. I've not been trying to hit a 9 for 11 years. You've been in the game the same amount of time as me. Yes I've had the same car for 9 of those years but the goal has not been the same. I've had several 9 second passes and my car was at the track for nearly every event in the southeast this year so far. How's that make me the dyno queen? My car hasn't been on the dyno since last winter. I'm tired of arguing with you dude. This makes no sense. I don't have to justify my self to you nor have I ever asked you to do so. I still remember trying to talk you into buying your RX3 a couple years ago. I hope you run a 7 and prove to the whole world you got the fastest import in GA. As long as it makes you happy. That's what its all about.

[Seven]

Look here dsm Rookie the sooner you realize that the slow crap you drive ain't about shit you can call me and I will point you in the right direction Rotary. I'm not bitter but I see you are protecting your DSM Rep. one slow car helps another. I tell you what you bring your slow car and he can bring his broke car then together we can build a work bench for my garage. But please take your rice boy stickers off cause you aint getting paid to rep. Loser:goodjob:

[gastroker]

I'm not protecting any rep, that's just the way I am. I'm sorry you can't see that.

[stillaneon]

Look here dsm Rookie the sooner you realize that the slow crap you drive ain't about shit you can call me and I will point you in the right direction Rotary. I'm not bitter but I see you are protecting your DSM Rep. one slow car helps another. I tell you what you bring your slow car and he can bring his broke car then together we can build a work bench for my garage. But please take your rice boy stickers off cause you aint getting paid to rep. Loser:goodjob:


Trying to figure out if I know who this is....:thinking:

[dsmwookie]

Wondering the same thing myself...he is hurting my feelings :<

What's sad is that Mike specifically asked at our meeting for wheelie bars to expand the Showdown class. Despite the fact that this hurts him in the competition. I guess we see the true sportsman in this.

Good luck on the next pass.

[Seven]

Dear Mr. GASTROKER,
The comments have been constructive you just don't like what is said. Its a forum if you don't want to be pick on then don't comment. I'm the only person man enough to say what I feel cause you or any of your dsm followers cant do shit or don't want to hurt your feelings. I think is shows great leadership to have die hard followers even though you aint completed one event since ......? They used to say if you wanna beat mike race him best 2 out of 3. But I will make you a better one. Your car my car heads up any track for :2cents:k. The first track day of 2010
I just wanna bring the fun back in racing....go ask mommy or BLK DSM or dsmrookie for a loan if you aint ready for it.

I'm sure there is parts left over from my dsm work bench if you need it:yes:

[Seven]

Sorry how rude of me.....My Resume

Im the owner of the rx3 that won the in 2007 the car was orange/stock. The car has been through a major face lift from that event. as to date its been to several events in and outside of our great state. The car is Blue For those that went to the bama race in November I was testin and tune'n and gave a wheelie show on a cracked motor. Do you need more

[dsmwookie]

So rather than trash talk why didn't you come show up for I.S.?

[gastroker]

I'll be at the track next weekend. silverdollarraceway.com Not sure if you've been there since 2007. last time I've heard of your car being at the track was Nov 2008, when it blew up. Sounds like our cars do the same thing... Break. Oh, the last event I completed was Aug 16th in Ohio. The DSM shootout. A whole month and a half ago. Ancient history I guess. Since you "know your history" so well.

People can and have said what ever they wanted to about me. I know my car beaks a lot. Its a fucking DSM, what else would you expect. I didn't hand pick a purpose built drag car 9 years ago. I bought a car that I liked. It was my only car at the time. Good for you that you hand picked a better paltform for a purpose built drag car. The difference is you're just being hateful for spite. Not construtive. But hey, if that's how you want to be then fine with me.

[gastroker]

I know how you are, you're probably just fucking with me this whole time.

[Seven]

Mr. DSMRookie,
The reason is
1. I'm in the US ARMY protecting your freedom & way of life.
2. You spend more money on trofies then gifts and MONEY.
3. The rules for showdown just changed.
4. Your payout for the top class is like childs play.
- it takes money to bring money 500bucks don't pay for
gass or food for a fast teams.

Since you got all the question/answers. Tell me why we are the only state that don't have but a few fast import cars.? I will tell you Not enough Track or Dyno days, not enough import shops, No race Seminars And until the tracks prep the track and take import serious all your going to get is street cars.

[gastroker]

Tell me why we are the only state that don't have but a few fast import cars.? I will tell you Not enough Track or Dyno days, not enough import shops, No race Seminars And until the tracks prep the track and take import serious all your going to get is street cars.

A statement I agree with. We don't have enough.
But that doesn't stop me from doing it. By hosting events like Import showdown, we are trying to promote faster better races and imports. The more people that show up, the better the payouts are. Don't forget that the GADSM and the Import showdown group are a non-profit organization. They do not make money off the race. It all goes back to the winnings. all the people that work the event are volunteers, none of them get paid. Tell me how that's not at least trying to make the Import scene better here in GA?

[gastroker]

Look at the Import Face thread. You'll see where I was questioning the event holders about why (what should be) the fastest class, the Outlaw class, has a lower payout??? My goal in this respect is the same as yours.....would you not agree?

[-S Double C-]

wheres pics of this beast rotary at?

[Seven]

You tell me what track day you know that everyone running it gets paid cause i have an application to fillout. Its for the love and the sport, even if you got a 100hp or a 1000hp car you can learn alot from a dummy. I hate that most damn v8 dudes talk crap on every import cause he beat a few leaving the local gas station. Cuz dumb ass just got a new exhaust and intake now he's calln on real cars that have torque/power; power to weight and my favorite BOOST!

The Message is in behalf of tuning. Put more money on the table keep the trophies. Have a Top E.T. class make it so when I go home I'm ready for the next track day. Same cars same times no entertainment.

[Seven]

Sorry I don't take photos of my cars....If you like there is a few floating in the rx7 forums. Or maybe some one can be so polite to show a pic or two that went to one of the events please. Its nothing special just a machine.

I'm building a 1973 240z with a RB2?(t76) good for the street again. I had it at the VARSITY one day stock. I like small cars big motors...talking about it gets me so excited.

[dsmwookie]

Seven,

So you joined the ARMY out of your own choice yet you blame GAstroker for something he has no control over? You bash an event because its not good enough for you? The event has never been about the money. The event is meant for enthusiasts and the cash prizes are an added bonus. Last I checked Mike doesn't have a "team" so why are you up on his nutts? He at least made it there.

For your questions I dunno man why haven't you opened a shop and trained everyone?

I will add that I appreciate what the men and women of our country do for us. This does not mean we are proud of your actions right here as a citizen.

Mr. DSMRookie,
The reason is
1. I'm in the US ARMY protecting your freedom & way of life.
2. You spend more money on trofies then gifts and MONEY.
3. The rules for showdown just changed.
4. Your payout for the top class is like childs play.
- it takes money to bring money 500bucks don't pay for
gass or food for a fast teams.

Since you got all the question/answers. Tell me why we are the only state that don't have but a few fast import cars.? I will tell you Not enough Track or Dyno days, not enough import shops, No race Seminars And until the tracks prep the track and take import serious all your going to get is street cars.

[gastroker]

hmm can't find one of the Rx3...but....who are the two guys?

[Seven]

ok MR. Rookie,
On and off the battle field I'm a example of the ARMY!! Know who and what your talking about before to start typing away. You jumped your lil candy @ss in the forum and replied. This is a forum which you can choose to surf or get the hell off I don't care. You were smart to include that you are thank full for Armed Forces that protect your young happy @SS and allow you to play with your dolls at night with your mommy. Before you try to play a side find out what the d@mn convo is about. Otherwise sit your Bitch @ss back and enjoy the show.

[Seven]

Hey Rookie
Let this be known i didn't Bash the event. You ask me a series of damn question like a happy ass reporter and I told you how I felt per question. But I forgot one question: You asked me why I don't have a shop. Well anyone that knows me can say I have attempt to bring to the tunning industry. With a dyno shop but the owner bailed out and sold it to a buddy elsewhere. Futher more when I stop instructing men how to fight I will hire your ass and instruct you to clean my shop floors.

[SPOOLIN]

the amount of competitive sport compacts in GA are lower than other places that have the races, IFO is kind enough to COME BACK this fall to try again from the rain out so we need to show them what we can bring to the events closer to home, if no one shows up then you know why the sport compact scene in GA sucks, because to many soft people. Yes we have more quick cars than AL, MS, SC, but florida is huge and they have a whole 4 race series all to them selves called the NSCRA which may go regional next year plus battle of the imports and a couple of IFO races.

[hondalover00]

the amount of competitive sport compacts in GA are lower than other places that have the races, IFO is kind enough to COME BACK this fall to try again from the rain out so we need to show them what we can bring to the events closer to home, if no one shows up then you know why the sport compact scene in GA sucks, because to many soft people. Yes we have more quick cars than AL, MS, SC, but florida is huge and they have a whole 4 race series all to them selves called the NSCRA which may go regional next year plus battle of the imports and a couple of IFO races.

any ideas to get the word out more to others about IFO?

[Seven]

What about air time..Radio stations or like in florida local t.v. shows. I know it all cost a lil cash but hell its good for the next event or the sport. Does anyone work for the local Newpaper, T.v. or radio stations? Hell a nice gumball run to the track would be nice to see.

[BLK JDM]

I know the RX3 but I don't think I know you personally. I may know your name but can't figure it out. Look man I'm just a import drag racing enthusiast. I just think you're kind of out of line. I love shit talking but over the net is gay. I've learned that over the years. Believe me. I've talked shit w/ the best of them when I had my hatch. It just made me look like an ass. I backed all my shit talking up but you'll never win. Do the shit talking at the track in person. Man I miss the shit talking we did back in NY at the street races and the track.

[hondalover00]

What about air time..Radio stations or like in florida local t.v. shows. I know it all cost a lil cash but hell its good for the next event or the sport. Does anyone work for the local Newpaper, T.v. or radio stations? Hell a nice gumball run to the track would be nice to see.

i know the lead column manager at ledger-enquirer if that will help any

[Seven]

Music playing in the backgroung......
Bro you still on that shit? I'm excited you know my car and not the driver. But easy on the dick sucking. You think you know the shop and RJ its a small freak'n world wanna a cookie...door prize for you when you leave. The shit talking is the reason your shit gets faster, its the reason why you take your lazyass to the track and learn the car before you speak. People(Shop) put on blast teaches that you have to crawl before you try to battle. Just because you turn a wrench for a dealership don't think your the only one with a car.

Thanks for the 2:2cents: young man. But that was so long ago pull your panties out your ass and move on. I wont talk about your mechanic I see you wasn't willing to open your wallet.:blah:

[BABY J]

I'm confused as fuck w/ what's going on here! LOL. But does Seven own the orange Rx7 in the pic you posted? B/c if so then I know who he is. :) Well - I know who owned back in 05 - 06 if it's the same owner.

[Seven]

Mr BabyJ
Yes I did own the orange rx7 back then. I have built other cars thus far but The gentleman AKA BLK DSM got a little touched when I put a friend on blast for entertainment only. No big deal i'm trying to move on I said what I said.

[BABY J]

Yeah - I ran you back in 05 --- red EF hatch w/ a 100 shot of gas from a roll. (we ran in Riverdale somewhere). I stepped out from the kick (for a whole lot shorter than I thought I would - LOL) until the 7 made boost and then proceeded to get raped down Clark Howell or 85 N towards 139. I can't remem the road. After the pull I called you on your phone to say that your tailpipe was on fire - then you revved real quick and said "how about now" -- then I said "ok - it's out" - LOL. Good times.

I remem this, bc we set the run up in the Publix lot - exchanged numbers, and rolled out to the spot. As SOON as we got to Old Nat the road was bocked w/ cops (we thought it was for us) and we all broke up... turns out that there was an accident or something the cops were working.

That 7 was def quick back then. Good to see ya back on the boards. Seemed to be a pretty kool dude. As far as racing goes... when it stops being fun for ya then it's prob best to hang it up. That's directed at EVERY1 in the scene who can't relax and keep the egos parked in the garage. ;)

[Seven]

LOL... Man you are so right.
Them days back then bro. I got off the street scene cause of the cops and stuff....long story. Coming from Japan the cops was only there to pick up the parts if you had wrecks or direct traffic:police:. But I'm back on the streets and the track so I will be looking for lunch or dinner out there..joke. My rx3 is for the shop cars that wanna play rough and the 240z is for the ones that cry cause its a drag car.

What you pushing now?

[BABY J]

Yeah it was fun back then. These kids ain't got no damn manners these days -- at 30 years old I find myself looking across parking lots at midnight wondering "what the fuck am I still doing this for?" - lol. Other times, I know I'm right where I need to be. Who knows.

^^ Rods and pistons EF (same car - different heart)... gt30r. No plate right now - but it's only been tuned just over a month. Nothing special - and nothing to talk shit about really circa 400whp... wrong-wheel drive. In all honestly I may let it go and do something different. I don't have the desire for a track-only car but I may get the bug over the winter to put something simple together. This shit goes in up-down phases for me... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't in the "down" phase right now. LOL. I'll be back tho - for now basically chill mode and watching every1 else's shit come together.

[Seven]

Damn I'm glad you said that shit about the kids and manners. Thats what most of them think cause they got a car given to them(mommy and Daddy) and they put 5k into it mostly in JDM body parts and Stickers they know how to build a car. I hate the fact that I was beating the streets when some of them was still sucking on breast milk. So now I got to pull the belt out a bring some act right(a real car) to somebodies son.

this ass whop'n is going to hurt them more than it hurts me...LOL

[BABY J]

You said something earlier that I just thought about... "shop cars". I mean - are there any GA shops really drag-racing? And I don't mean "our favorite customer is flying our banner" - I mean TRUE shop cars? I can't think of any - maybe JJSPEC?? IDK

[Incontt]

wow...Seven seems to be a delightful young man. Seven there is some easy money to be won at the SEDD drag radial race next weekend...you should come get some. Mike wont be able to go rounds so it should be easy money. Help support the Ga scene and help it grow

[Seven]

hmm. Thats so true most of the shops has that one client that spent the money and now they are a proud member of the shop " sponsorship" I don't know of any shop cars doing anything worth breaking the bank for.

But if you aint putting out fast cars what are they doing??? oil changes, and tune ups? Can somebody please ponder on this.

[Incontt]

hmm. Thats so true most of the shops has that one client that spent the money and now they are a proud member of the shop " sponsorship" I don't know of any shop cars doing anything worth breaking the bank for.

But if you aint putting out fast cars what are they doing??? oil changes, and tune ups? Can somebody please ponder on this.

Maybe in this economy there isnt enough business to support many shops and the expenditure of shop cars. Batlground had the Supra way back when....moved to drifting and are looking at something else to add to their capabilities. I do not know about the other shops as I dont have an import.

[gastroker]

I'll be at SEDD racing next weekend as I mentioned in my earlier post.

[gastroker]

the amount of competitive sport compacts in GA are lower than other places that have the races, IFO is kind enough to COME BACK this fall to try again from the rain out so we need to show them what we can bring to the events closer to home, if no one shows up then you know why the sport compact scene in GA sucks, because to many soft people. Yes we have more quick cars than AL, MS, SC, but florida is huge and they have a whole 4 race series all to them selves called the NSCRA which may go regional next year plus battle of the imports and a couple of IFO races.

I was also racing at both IFO races in Gainesville, FL. The 2nd one got rained out but I stayed over night until Sunday to run in the grudge matches. I will be at Commerce in 3 weeks for the this IFO event too.

[Incontt]

I'll be at SEDD racing next weekend as I mentioned in my earlier post.

My point exactly...Mike you are the fastest car that I know of that will be at SEDD....easy money for Seven.

[gastroker]

hmm. Thats so true most of the shops has that one client that spent the money and now they are a proud member of the shop " sponsorship" I don't know of any shop cars doing anything worth breaking the bank for.

But if you aint putting out fast cars what are they doing??? oil changes, and tune ups? Can somebody please ponder on this.

the last fast shop cars I remember being done were AAP's Supras. The main one hit 8.2's I believe. They've since been bought out by R2B2 and do a bunch of car show crap now. I don't know if they ever still run the Supra's or if they even still have them.

[Seven]

Mr. Incontt,
Thanks for the invite I would love to showup and get some or better yet take some but....
Two things 1. I'm in another state training some fine gentleman to take care of the u.s.a I will be back shortly.
2. I will be at the next event "bama". If you like you can come play with some toys and please don't forget your turbo the last v8 had a charger but he learned how to read my License plate "V8 Killr"

It aint bragging you you back it up. LOL joke'n

[Incontt]

Do you mean Bama dragway in Sumiton?

Good luck on the training and we appreciate what you do and provide.

You would not be the first "v8 killr" I have raced. Every import event I have been to has had faster imports than my car....but I aint skurred



Mr. Incontt,
Thanks for the invite I would love to showup and get some or better yet take some but....
Two things 1. I'm in another state training some fine gentleman to take care of the u.s.a I will be back shortly.
2. I will be at the next event "bama". If you like you can come play with some toys and please don't forget your turbo the last v8 had a charger but he learned how to read my License plate "V8 Killr"

It aint bragging you you back it up. LOL joke'n

[Seven]

Your to kool bro I like your attitude.
Thats what I was told its all about. Being proud of your choice of weapon and battle like true gladiators. People take it to darn serious, V8 or a bike you own it have faith in your shit.

[Incontt]

Mike will get his shit together eventually. I have been where he is and was running a lot slower while doing it. You keep finding the weak links and upgrade. If he wants to RACE and not just tnt like me, he should turn the power down so he can go rounds and work on that 60'. He could get more et out of just the 60' than he could by adding 300hp on the last half of the track. I will say this.....he has the balls to keep showing up....he breaks but he is out there trying to work out his combo. You gotta give props to him for that vs some of the keyboard racers out there. Nobody likes the embarrassment of breaking but it happens when you lean on it and he's leaning on it.

[gastroker]

the 60 ft is what I've been fighting with. That's why the driveshaft broke at the launch. Like you say, I was leaning on it hard. I'm on the "waiting list" for an upgraded transfer case that will accept a larger diameter yoke. That's my last major weak link.
*fingers crossed*
But you're damn right, I go to the track whenever I can...its called seat time and learning my car. That's how you get faster and more consistant...just as you were saying.

[Seven]

Yeah. I give him a freakn A for effort. I just want the guy to listen to the ones who have been there and know. Turn that shit don't a get a damn pass in. Learn your surroundings before cranking it up. Many times I'm sure he didn't need to go max boost for the win. People remember your last failure longer than your first accomplishment.
He know if my ass wasn't so damn busy my car would be at the big payouts also.

[gastroker]

I've had several successful 9 second passes this season. I just came back from a big race in Ohio where I had 3 9's in a row and nothing broke. (probably weakened then driveshaft). Luck would just have it that my shit broke at this race. I was trying to improve my 60' and the driveshaft disagreed with me. You have to keep pushing if you want to get faster.

[LIKEG6]

Yea I think almost every time I have been to Reynolds I've seen your (gastroker) car out there running. I have yet to see it make a good pass but I always anticipate it cause the car looks and sounds sick. Usually sounds like it's breaking up pretty bad. What's been the problem with it? I and a few of my friends have always wondered. We're out there rootin for ya though.

[Incontt]

It took me AWHILE to accept I needed to turn mine down to get mine sorted out. Here is what did it for me...I would do an online HP calculator (no comments on the accuracy) after a night at the track. The MPH might indicate I made 800hp but the ET indicated I only got 700 to the ground. I didnt need to make more power....just use what I already had. Once I left the power alone and worked on the suspension and tune for the first 330' things came together. The last time I went to the track was a friday night at SDR and then 2 days later to steele. My runs went like this and in this order
9.86 9psi
9.83 9psi with shock adjustment
9.66 12 psi
9.64 12 psi and shock adjustment
9.50 14psi and shock adjustment
9.44 14psi and tune adjustment
9.39 14.5psi
My friends can tell you how long I spent at 9 and 12psi until it ran the numbers it was supposed to. Once it did and I upped the boost the ets did exactly what they should. Now the hp calculators only show a 4hp difference between MPH hp indicated vs ET hp used. Thats thinkin with ur dipstick Jimmy.

[Seven]

Mr.Incontt
So what times are you running now? Thats nice numbers for low boosts, That car reminds me of the show on speed channel PINKS. The ws6 against the honda kid.. It was a damn ass spanking I didn't want to see ever again. Never did they put a real import with a V8.

[Incontt]

I havent run since then. That was September 12th i think. Im missing 2-3 mph on the back half of the track so thats my main concern ...figuring that out. We will see if the larger turbine housing helps next weekend. The spool has slowed but I reached my goal of a 9.3x at 15psi or less so its all just educational now. I may not ever go faster than a 9.3x....I can live with that....I get nervous after 140mph....I can not handle the mph that Mike runs.

[gastroker]

I've not had any breaking up issues this year. Not sure what u were hearing.it hits the rev limit in first gear sometimes

Incontt u make a good point. I was starting to play with my suspension just recently to help with the 60'. I think I stiffened it too much in the rear which shocked the driveline too much. The intent was to keep more weight on the front tires to reduce spinning but the biproduct was shocktreatment to the rear.

[Seven]

Mr. t2ku
Please take it easy on the tune question... We wouldn't want to start a new convo on EFI 101 or setup 101. The break up was maybe the nos bouncing the revs pass its limit before shifts.:goodjob:
When you talk about someones tune it like callin them out....lol
Its all constructive bro be easy

[Incontt]

On a awd setup I got NO advice to offer...no idea what might work. An auto would be so much better on parts and the 60' but I dont think thats an option for you