NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

QB93Z · 11-16-2008

Good luck. Smoke 'em if you've got 'em!

I wish I was there. Let us know how you do.

Jim

Jagdpanzer · 11-16-2008

Bad luck at the track today.
Twisted off the right rear spindle at the splines on the very first launch.
I was the first guy out after they preped the starting area. Did a short burn out, staged and came out at around 3500 rpm. It launched like a rocket then popped the spindle within the first 30 ft. or so.
As luck would have it I was the only Z that showed up at the track today. So I called Dave J. on the cell and he got a hold of Jeff G. They both dropped what they were doing and drove all the way out to the track with Jeff's Chevy duallie and trailer to get me and the car back home 50 miles to Virginia.
I can't thank these two fine gentlemen enough for what they did for me today.
Anybody know where I can find a tougher set of rear spindles?

QB93Z · 11-17-2008

Sorry to hear about the broken spindle. It sounds like you have built a ZR-1 with plenty of torque and plenty of grip. Both are good things. I am sure you will get it back in action soon.

Jim

flyin ryan · 11-17-2008

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Anybody know where I can find a tougher set of rear spindles?

have you checked with Tom's Differential's? Paramount Calif., 562-634-8431 or 562-634-8452. www.tomsdifferentials.com

Aurora40 · 11-17-2008

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Bad luck at the track today.
Twisted off the right rear spindle at the splines on the very first launch.
I was the first guy out after they preped the starting area. Did a short burn out, staged and came out at around 3500 rpm. It launched like a rocket then popped the spindle within the first 30 ft. or so.
As luck would have it I was the only Z that showed up at the track today. So I called Dave J. on the cell and he got a hold of Jeff G. They both dropped what they were doing and drove all the way out to the track with Jeff's Chevy duallie and trailer to get me and the car back home 50 miles to Virginia.
I can't thank these two fine gentlemen enough for what they did for me today.
Anybody know where I can find a tougher set of rear spindles?

Geez man, sorry to hear that! And I'm sorry the event ended up being a bust... I actually figured I was much more likely to have to work Saturday and thought the rain might be a blessing in disguise, what can you do...

Aurora40 · 11-18-2008

Hey, I was thinking about this. So if you blew up at 30', you didn't even get a 60' time to see how the drag tires worked out? That sucks, at least you would have had some cool number to associate with blowing the spindle.

Jagdpanzer · 11-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Hey, I was thinking about this. So if you blew up at 30', you didn't even get a 60' time to see how the drag tires worked out? That sucks, at least you would have had some cool number to associate with blowing the spindle.

I'm affraid picking up the time slip was not on my mind at the time as I was being towed back to the pits by the track's ATV tow tractor.
I'm sure all the straight axle boys were having a good chuckle.

FU · 11-18-2008

What tires were you using ?

Jagdpanzer · 11-18-2008

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Originally Posted by FU2

What tires were you using ?

Brand new set of MT 315/35R17 ET street radials at 30 psi.

rkreigh · 11-19-2008

any wheel hop? as cold as it was I'm very surprised they hooked that hard.

try around 21 psi, it's a bit more "forgiving"

11-16-2008	#31
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? Good luck. Smoke 'em if you've got 'em! I wish I was there. Let us know how you do. Jim

11-16-2008	#32
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,646	Re: NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? Bad luck at the track today. Twisted off the right rear spindle at the splines on the very first launch. I was the first guy out after they preped the starting area. Did a short burn out, staged and came out at around 3500 rpm. It launched like a rocket then popped the spindle within the first 30 ft. or so. As luck would have it I was the only Z that showed up at the track today. So I called Dave J. on the cell and he got a hold of Jeff G. They both dropped what they were doing and drove all the way out to the track with Jeff's Chevy duallie and trailer to get me and the car back home 50 miles to Virginia. I can't thank these two fine gentlemen enough for what they did for me today. Anybody know where I can find a tougher set of rear spindles?

11-17-2008	#33
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? Sorry to hear about the broken spindle. It sounds like you have built a ZR-1 with plenty of torque and plenty of grip. Both are good things. I am sure you will get it back in action soon. Jim

11-18-2008	#36
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,704	Re: NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? Hey, I was thinking about this. So if you blew up at 30', you didn't even get a 60' time to see how the drag tires worked out? That sucks, at least you would have had some cool number to associate with blowing the spindle.

11-18-2008	#38
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,327	Re: NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? What tires were you using ?

11-19-2008	#40
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,080	Re: NoVA/MD/DC/WV, one last 1/4 mile run of the season? any wheel hop? as cold as it was I'm very surprised they hooked that hard. try around 21 psi, it's a bit more "forgiving"