Winter Capri Upgrades

[yeahloh95]

looking good should be running soon

[Martin0660]

Show car stuff ....

[Martin0660]

[THE BIG KOALA]

Definatley needs more show car stuff.lol. You made fast work at getting that done.

[Martin0660]

Definatley needs more show car stuff.

Deciding between Show Car and Hardcorely Race

[THE BIG KOALA]

Just go hardcore and be done with it. You can't be both!!!

[Martin0660]

You can't be both!!!

tru dat

[THE BIG KOALA]

I just noticed BIG SHOW might have to incorporate that into my graphics.

[Martin0660]

I've been trying to sell it ... hot dog is too much ;)

[cwh19]

That valve cover is fantastic.

[Wolfpack Speed]

I really want a Coyote Stock legal car.

This is the only class that interest me Bob, I have a feeling that it's going to be the most popular heads up class this year and for many years to come if the NMRA can make it! I have considered using my 95 for this and is one of the smaller reasons I bought it, a notch would be a much better choice though

[Martin0660]

I really looked at things hard last year. To build a class legal car I would generally loose a season. When I looked at my work schedule it was pretty apparent I would loose two seasons now as I wouldn't have the time to get a car ready to roll out for next spring. I had this shortblock at the shop being built, so it made sence to go this way right now.

I've been watching the class close and talking with several of the guys racing in it now. There are going to be several new cars for next year for sure. What I'm worried about is them pulling their BS and messing with the rules package ... The auto guys want weight off and bolt together converters ... If they get that the stick guys want soft lok clutches ... It's such a nice package now but these few tweaks could let it get out of control pretty fast.

The payout for the class is only $500 to win, but if you build the car right based on contingency they see $5,000 to win (that using 70% of what's available). People are starting to see that and see they can race for a decent purse (both win and runner up). Lots of buzz about that ... Add in that Strange occasionally throws out some bonus money and the attention the class is getting and it makes sence.

My concern is always with them screwing with the rules to "even out" and letting the cost get out of control. That's the NMRA track record :(

[yeahloh95]

Bob I have the car you need

[Wolfpack Speed]

I really looked at things hard last year. To build a class legal car I would generally loose a season. When I looked at my work schedule it was pretty apparent I would loose two seasons now as I wouldn't have the time to get a car ready to roll out for next spring. I had this shortblock at the shop being built, so it made sence to go this way right now.

I've been watching the class close and talking with several of the guys racing in it now. There are going to be several new cars for next year for sure. What I'm worried about is them pulling their BS and messing with the rules package ... The auto guys want weight off and bolt together converters ... If they get that the stick guys want soft lok clutches ... It's such a nice package now but these few tweaks could let it get out of control pretty fast.

The payout for the class is only $500 to win, but if you build the car right based on contingency they see $5,000 to win (that using 70% of what's available). People are starting to see that and see they can race for a decent purse (both win and runner up). Lots of buzz about that ... Add in that Strange occasionally throws out some bonus money and the attention the class is getting and it makes sence.

My concern is always with them screwing with the rules to "even out" and letting the cost get out of control. That's the NMRA track record :(

I totally agree with everything you said Bob. Before the Coyote stock class, I struggled constantly about whether I should get involved in heads up racing or not. There is so much that goes into heads up racing and racing in general, it's really hard for me to justify the commitment. Since the Coyote Stock class was born, I have been rethinking my previous decision to not get involved but I share the same concerns as you.

It would also be much easier if money just grew on trees:D

[Martin0660]

Bob I have the car you need

Which one? LOL, actually I would lean to a SN-95 or New Edge car for this class believe it or not. You are allowed up to a 28-10 slick but have to have stock wheel wells ... much better fit if with the later cars over a fox, plus if you arent running "class legal" you could get even more tire on the car for other racing. That's one of the pluses of this rules package, they race at 3200#'s on a 28-10 (several guys run 26-10) ... That said, it would be tough for me to skip over a 4 eye car ;)

Oddly enough, buying a "good roller" might not be the best option because you are leaving contingency on the table. As an example, there is $300/$150 for using the Maximum motorsports roll bar ... just making the finals a few times pays for it versus buying a car with a bar in it and loosing that chance ... same thing with suspension, brakes, axles, etc, etc ... To make this work, you sort of have to build within the contingency list otherwise you leave might leave a lot of purse on the table.

It would also be much easier if money just grew on trees:D

I hear that, i've shaken a few tree's without much luck ;) I really fear where the NMRA is going to end up. The good news is the sponsors still keep putting money in, and I think adding Norwalk was a huge benefit. They just loose credibility with guys over the rules packages ... who will be actually running in the "new" class that married SSO and Outlaw? It was a good idea, but they lost the racers.

[THE BIG KOALA]

You need a eucalyptus tree.

[Martin0660]

Also going to change things up for the hatch

[yeahloh95]

Fiberglass ?

[Martin0660]

Nope, oddly shaped, heavy metal and glass

[stanggt94]

Bubble window?