June 27th 1/4 drag at Fontana

760brick90 · 06-13-2009, 12:47 PM

http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tick...b-Dragway.aspx
Info in the posted link

I know the Euro car meet is that day BUT some of us can't or don't want to drive that far. Fontana is a bit closer and cheaper than a drive to San Diego for alot of us, and if you have been following some of the threads in the performance & suspension forum my car beat a Nissan Titan and the dude is talking trash and wants to race again. Here is that race in which I beat him. Watch it till the last race. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...eet_643286.htm

There is going to be at least 3 of us going and I would love for some of our faster brickers to come out and show these Titan guys what a true tuned Volvo can do.

Lets hope for an okay turnout!

List on who's going
760brick90

Might go's
??????

fast242 · 06-13-2009, 04:08 PM

I will be there, just not sure if I will drag.

PJ

d34thd34l3r · 06-13-2009, 07:55 PM

Im coming if i dont have work
::fingers crossed::

ThickasaBrick · 06-13-2009, 11:19 PM

I'm going but I'm gonna be there in my 400E cause my Volvo won't be ready yet.

For the sake of accuracy though we probably should clarify that the Titan dude WAS talking trash....don't know if he still is or isn't. Here is his exact quote from 3/28/09: "Yea it was S/C Warps brothers. I bet him down the track but he ran 9.6 and I a 9.7. Whatever though it was still a lot of fun. Plus it wasnt as bad a that Volvo. they guy though he was so cool I wish I went against him the second time because I would have has him.lol"

760brick90, did you think you were so cool? That quote is so funny.

I have posted over there on their site that the re-match can happen if he still wants it too. And that the rest of them are welcome to come too if they want: http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/showthread.php?t=56237 We don't want them to think we are afraid of them LOL.

I too want to see the Volvos prevail. Maybe we should start a fund so that we can raise the extra $10 that PJ will need to go from a spectator to a participant. I'll kick in $3....if 2 more guys kick in $3, and PJ kicks in $1, he'll be in! Come-on! We might need PJ!

I'm still predicting it's gonna be too warm....let's hope I'm wrong!
Regards, Eric

ThickasaBrick · 06-14-2009, 04:52 AM

Just got word at this late hour that a 500E will likely be coming as well. FINALLY! Another MB might make it out! I've been trying to get another older MB out there since last Fall. I'd just about given up on those guys.
Regards, Eric

760brick90 · 06-15-2009, 03:28 PM

bump FTW

yamahapro · 06-15-2009, 04:06 PM

what kinda races can we do? and how much

760brick90 · 06-17-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamahapro

what kinda races can we do? and how much

$20 to race $10 to watch tech opens at 6am. web sight posted at top post 4 all the info you need

ThickasaBrick · 06-18-2009, 02:30 AM

I've even politely called out the fastest Titan, seeing as how my best ever 14.476 should be a good race for his best ever 14.477. Can't get much closer than that but they are remaining quiet for the most part. They really hate me now lol. They've even accused my 400E of being a 500E in 400E clothing. Now they'll get to see what a real 500E runs like. I'll bet a few are still gonna quietly show up. For 4 times in a row, they have come...they can't help themselves! Although if it's too hot they'll stay away....heat really slows those things down....no more than any thing else gets slowed down mind you but they THINK they get slowed down even more than anything else does so they stay away. Regards, Eric

fast242 · 06-18-2009, 03:45 AM

Heat affects turbo cars WAY more than a normally aspirated. I know on my 245, it uses the intake temp sensor as one of it's ways to adjust fuel, and the hotter, the leaner the mixture for a given boost. Mind you, it's not a huge lean out, but noticeable when it's 110 outside. On newer cars and ignition controls that are advanced, they retard the ignition as the temps rise as well, and heat does not help an intercooler one bit. Heat soak FTL. Still planning to be there, and I might run if I figure out my MS issue. Might be a one tire fire through the first 8th, but I wanna do it anyways.

PJ

fast242 · 06-18-2009, 03:55 AM

They say you need a starter cut off switch. Volvo 240's with a stick shift don't have a starter cut off. Similar to the switch on an auto that wont let you start a car in gear, only in P or N. In my case, I should not be able to start the car with the clutch out, only with the clutch in. I might have to graft one in. Not too hard, but I need to find something, or it is possible they don't really check that close.

PJ

ThickasaBrick · 06-18-2009, 06:57 AM

I've never taken a stick car there so I dunno. I don't think they will notice or check but I don't want to say that because I want you to be able to run your car when you are there so I would rather you be ready just in case. They are very strict about the clothing though....must wear real pants not shorts, must wear real shoes not flip flops etc.

I accidentally fibbed earlier...the Titan boys have been there 3 of the last 4 including the last 2 in a row. There was one date that was added seemingly at the last minute that hardly anybody showed up for, including the Titan boys. That was the day I got 11 runs in without even trying.

Maybe somebody can do some videos of the runs?
Regards, Eric

760brick90 · 06-18-2009, 09:49 PM

Teh bump
so this post dont go away!

yamahapro · 06-19-2009, 04:01 PM

Im going!!!

760brick90 · 06-22-2009, 09:50 PM

I bum this thread

yamahapro · 06-22-2009, 10:13 PM

how many volvos are gunna run?

760brick90 · 06-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamahapro

how many volvos are gunna run?

2 so far maybe up to 4

Running
760brick90
ThickasaBrick in his 400E

Going
Fast242
yamahapro

Maybe
d34thd34l3r

wennstroma · 06-22-2009, 11:09 PM

If I get my 240 running this week I'll try to go. I don't think it will be tuned very well by then though.

I'm putting on the new header and wastegate. The welding shop is tig welding the pipes that I tacked together this weekend, so it depends when they are done with it.

It also just has a stock head and t cam right now because the ported head with the bigger cam burned a valve

. It idles really smooth at least.

yamahapro · 06-22-2009, 11:15 PM

ill run but does someone want to post the requirements?

wennstroma · 06-22-2009, 11:21 PM

http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tick...gal-Rules.aspx

yamahapro · 06-22-2009, 11:28 PM

two problems, one i leak a little oil, two i do not have a parking lock out bs.

fast242 · 06-23-2009, 03:36 AM

Very doubtful I will drag. Just found out Sunday that I have oil in my coolant. Not a lot, just enough to stick to the sides of my expansion tank. I am not sure I want abuse the car before I figure out what I want to do. Plus, I have no clue as to where the oil is coming from. Could be a cracked head, or blow by at the head gasket. All sorts of stuff and I doubt I have time to pull it apart, get the head checked out and fixed if need be and then back together. This bugs to no end, but would explain my misfires some. The head needs to come off regardless, I just wanted to do it later.

I will attend and help as best as possible. Feel free to use my car as a place to hold all you stuff while you drag. I can tow cars home if they break with my 245ti as well.

Unless TB members are up to helping me get this head off and to the machine shop, then back on. Over the next few days. Maybe pull it Tuesday night, and then back on late Thursday afternoon if the machine shop is quick. I need to make a few phone calls if I did that to see if it is even possible to have a 2 day turnaround. I have put heads on very quickly

Cheers

PJ

ThickasaBrick · 06-23-2009, 05:23 AM

If I had the time to spare I'd probably use it to try to get my Brick out there instead of the 400E. Besides, I'd probably wind up costing you time anyway with all of my Brick questions.

It's gonna be in the mid 90s. I'm not above saying I told you all so.

I'm only going cuz you guys are all so cool. Regards, Eric

fast242 · 06-24-2009, 04:00 AM

I have the head off, it goes to the machine shop tomorrow, and we'll see if they can bang this bugger out. Has a nasty crack on the #2 cylinder between the valves and I see lots of oil was being ingested by this head. This may get expensive. But if I get it together by friday night and it runs well, I will drag. If I get it together and it runs poorly, or still misfires, I will not drag. Worst case scenario, I cant even drive out, and someone would need to pick me up just to watch.

Cheers

PJ

WindowsBreakerG4 · 06-24-2009, 05:11 PM

If you need help getting things back together, let me know. I can head down there.

06-13-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
760brick90 Board Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Westminster, Ca	June 27th 1/4 drag at Fontana http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tick...b-Dragway.aspx Info in the posted link I know the Euro car meet is that day BUT some of us can't or don't want to drive that far. Fontana is a bit closer and cheaper than a drive to San Diego for alot of us, and if you have been following some of the threads in the performance & suspension forum my car beat a Nissan Titan and the dude is talking trash and wants to race again. Here is that race in which I beat him. Watch it till the last race. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...eet_643286.htm There is going to be at least 3 of us going and I would love for some of our faster brickers to come out and show these Titan guys what a true tuned Volvo can do. Lets hope for an okay turnout! List on who's going 760brick90 Might go's ?????? __________________ "House music, only a few understand it, and even fewer love it"

06-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
d34thd34l3r Board Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northridge CA	Im coming if i dont have work ::fingers crossed:: __________________ 1994 944 bf230t - custom open intake, 15g @ 15PSI With dual stage Electronic boost controller, IPD Turbo Cam & gear, IPD performance Wires, Mike's chips, 24X12X3 ebay IC. Coming soon: new turbo!!! 3 inch turbo back, 44lb/hr injectors, Lots of suspension stuff Project Thread

06-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
ThickasaBrick Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So. Cal. I.E.	I'm going but I'm gonna be there in my 400E cause my Volvo won't be ready yet. For the sake of accuracy though we probably should clarify that the Titan dude WAS talking trash....don't know if he still is or isn't. Here is his exact quote from 3/28/09: "Yea it was S/C Warps brothers. I bet him down the track but he ran 9.6 and I a 9.7. Whatever though it was still a lot of fun. Plus it wasnt as bad a that Volvo. they guy though he was so cool I wish I went against him the second time because I would have has him.lol" 760brick90, did you think you were so cool? That quote is so funny. I have posted over there on their site that the re-match can happen if he still wants it too. And that the rest of them are welcome to come too if they want: http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/showthread.php?t=56237 We don't want them to think we are afraid of them LOL. I too want to see the Volvos prevail. Maybe we should start a fund so that we can raise the extra $10 that PJ will need to go from a spectator to a participant. I'll kick in $3....if 2 more guys kick in $3, and PJ kicks in $1, he'll be in! Come-on! We might need PJ! I'm still predicting it's gonna be too warm....let's hope I'm wrong! Regards, Eric Last edited by ThickasaBrick; 06-14-2009 at 12:42 AM..

06-15-2009, 04:06 PM	#7
yamahapro Turbonetics! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rancho cucamonga ca	what kinda races can we do? and how much __________________ 89 244 gl+t @ 2,950 lbs, HKS ssqv, turbonetics turbo @ 8 psi, vx cam, G80, m47, 23/25's, strut braces, Hd's, Ipd springs, 4 inch Intercooler, X-Stream K&N, 967 ecu, OPTIMA, Corbeau seats and a grant steering wheel. 86 245 dl lh 2.4 swap, B cam and a 23mm front sway R 1 3 5 \|-\|-\|-\| 2 4 I ♥ MY BRICK

06-18-2009, 02:30 AM	#9
ThickasaBrick Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So. Cal. I.E.	I've even politely called out the fastest Titan, seeing as how my best ever 14.476 should be a good race for his best ever 14.477. Can't get much closer than that but they are remaining quiet for the most part. They really hate me now lol. They've even accused my 400E of being a 500E in 400E clothing. Now they'll get to see what a real 500E runs like. I'll bet a few are still gonna quietly show up. For 4 times in a row, they have come...they can't help themselves! Although if it's too hot they'll stay away....heat really slows those things down....no more than any thing else gets slowed down mind you but they THINK they get slowed down even more than anything else does so they stay away. Regards, Eric Last edited by ThickasaBrick; 06-18-2009 at 02:45 AM..

06-13-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
fast242 I am SO depressed Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pomona CA	I will be there, just not sure if I will drag. PJ __________________ 84 242Ti 16V build up 83 245Ti daily driver lots of common mods 1992 745Ti stock 16V Block mounted LH2.2 distributors for 16V conversions on 240's, now for sale, just click this link Pics Of the 242 and other stuff http://www.pbase.com/fast242

06-14-2009, 04:52 AM	#5
ThickasaBrick Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So. Cal. I.E.	Just got word at this late hour that a 500E will likely be coming as well. FINALLY! Another MB might make it out! I've been trying to get another older MB out there since last Fall. I'd just about given up on those guys. Regards, Eric

06-15-2009, 03:28 PM	#6
760brick90 Board Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Westminster, Ca	bump FTW

06-18-2009, 03:45 AM	#10
fast242 I am SO depressed Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pomona CA	Heat affects turbo cars WAY more than a normally aspirated. I know on my 245, it uses the intake temp sensor as one of it's ways to adjust fuel, and the hotter, the leaner the mixture for a given boost. Mind you, it's not a huge lean out, but noticeable when it's 110 outside. On newer cars and ignition controls that are advanced, they retard the ignition as the temps rise as well, and heat does not help an intercooler one bit. Heat soak FTL. Still planning to be there, and I might run if I figure out my MS issue. Might be a one tire fire through the first 8th, but I wanna do it anyways. PJ

06-18-2009, 03:55 AM	#11
fast242 I am SO depressed Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pomona CA	They say you need a starter cut off switch. Volvo 240's with a stick shift don't have a starter cut off. Similar to the switch on an auto that wont let you start a car in gear, only in P or N. In my case, I should not be able to start the car with the clutch out, only with the clutch in. I might have to graft one in. Not too hard, but I need to find something, or it is possible they don't really check that close. PJ

06-18-2009, 06:57 AM	#12
ThickasaBrick Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So. Cal. I.E.	I've never taken a stick car there so I dunno. I don't think they will notice or check but I don't want to say that because I want you to be able to run your car when you are there so I would rather you be ready just in case. They are very strict about the clothing though....must wear real pants not shorts, must wear real shoes not flip flops etc. I accidentally fibbed earlier...the Titan boys have been there 3 of the last 4 including the last 2 in a row. There was one date that was added seemingly at the last minute that hardly anybody showed up for, including the Titan boys. That was the day I got 11 runs in without even trying. Maybe somebody can do some videos of the runs? Regards, Eric

06-18-2009, 09:49 PM	#13
760brick90 Board Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Westminster, Ca	Teh bump so this post dont go away!

06-19-2009, 04:01 PM	#14
yamahapro Turbonetics! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rancho cucamonga ca	Im going!!!

06-22-2009, 09:50 PM	#15
760brick90 Board Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Westminster, Ca	I bum this thread

06-22-2009, 10:13 PM	#16
yamahapro Turbonetics! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rancho cucamonga ca	how many volvos are gunna run?

06-22-2009, 11:09 PM	#18
wennstroma misanthrope Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern california	If I get my 240 running this week I'll try to go. I don't think it will be tuned very well by then though. I'm putting on the new header and wastegate. The welding shop is tig welding the pipes that I tacked together this weekend, so it depends when they are done with it. It also just has a stock head and t cam right now because the ported head with the bigger cam burned a valve . It idles really smooth at least.

06-22-2009, 11:15 PM	#19
yamahapro Turbonetics! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rancho cucamonga ca	ill run but does someone want to post the requirements?

06-22-2009, 11:21 PM	#20
wennstroma misanthrope Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern california	http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tick...gal-Rules.aspx

06-22-2009, 11:28 PM	#21
yamahapro Turbonetics! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rancho cucamonga ca	two problems, one i leak a little oil, two i do not have a parking lock out bs.

06-23-2009, 03:36 AM	#22
fast242 I am SO depressed Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pomona CA	Very doubtful I will drag. Just found out Sunday that I have oil in my coolant. Not a lot, just enough to stick to the sides of my expansion tank. I am not sure I want abuse the car before I figure out what I want to do. Plus, I have no clue as to where the oil is coming from. Could be a cracked head, or blow by at the head gasket. All sorts of stuff and I doubt I have time to pull it apart, get the head checked out and fixed if need be and then back together. This bugs to no end, but would explain my misfires some. The head needs to come off regardless, I just wanted to do it later. I will attend and help as best as possible. Feel free to use my car as a place to hold all you stuff while you drag. I can tow cars home if they break with my 245ti as well. Unless TB members are up to helping me get this head off and to the machine shop, then back on. Over the next few days. Maybe pull it Tuesday night, and then back on late Thursday afternoon if the machine shop is quick. I need to make a few phone calls if I did that to see if it is even possible to have a 2 day turnaround. I have put heads on very quickly Cheers PJ

06-23-2009, 05:23 AM	#23
ThickasaBrick Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So. Cal. I.E.	If I had the time to spare I'd probably use it to try to get my Brick out there instead of the 400E. Besides, I'd probably wind up costing you time anyway with all of my Brick questions. It's gonna be in the mid 90s. I'm not above saying I told you all so. I'm only going cuz you guys are all so cool. Regards, Eric Last edited by ThickasaBrick; 06-23-2009 at 05:46 AM..

06-24-2009, 04:00 AM	#24
fast242 I am SO depressed Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pomona CA	I have the head off, it goes to the machine shop tomorrow, and we'll see if they can bang this bugger out. Has a nasty crack on the #2 cylinder between the valves and I see lots of oil was being ingested by this head. This may get expensive. But if I get it together by friday night and it runs well, I will drag. If I get it together and it runs poorly, or still misfires, I will not drag. Worst case scenario, I cant even drive out, and someone would need to pick me up just to watch. Cheers PJ

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