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Topic: Melissa Launching
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33371
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-11-2003 05:16 PM
   
Here's a movie of Melissa launching the '66, sent to me by Glen:http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/Temp/MelissaLaunching.MPG ------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 557
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-11-2003 05:36 PM
Nice Driving! You have a nice 66...
Bruce
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2590
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-11-2003 05:46 PM
Thats cool, I thought this was sunny California, why do the guys on the starting line all have heavy coats on?I wish there was some way for us that still have a 56K modem setup to download faster. Mike
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4235
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-11-2003 05:47 PM
Very  Mellisa JOHN  ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33371
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-11-2003 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by kcode:
I wish there was some way for us that still have a 56K modem setup to download faster.
There is; upgrade to cable.  ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-11-2003 06:26 PM
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Butch Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 582
From: No. California
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 05-11-2003 10:54 PM
Steve, You guys have got that car working awesome! Good Job! ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-12-2003 01:24 AM
I still can't get it to work.So it must just be me.I let it down load for almost an hour today and nothing.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-12-2003 01:27 AM
Works fine here! Good going STEVE and Melissa!
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-12-2003 03:06 AM
What's the old saying..
"You've Come Along Way,, Baby".. Car is definately Hooking Up.. Don
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popeye
Journeyman Posts: 84
From: midwest USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 05-12-2003 08:55 AM
Steve,man what difference in the launch with the new rear setup.I didn't see any rear body separation.Looks like MMR'S launch now.Do you notice any difference in ride height or quality...softer or stiffer
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 05-12-2003 09:51 AM
Awesome!! Very cool, good work guys!!Erik ------------------
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-12-2003 10:00 AM
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-12-2003 11:07 AM
Thanks for the comments guys! Keep in mind that was a tame launch with the motor's timing backed off to 28* btdc. It only ran 118 mph, down from its usual 123-125.  Will crank it up this Weds for a couple more tests runs.The ride height and ride quality are stock. Although they can be anything you want since they are custom springs. Mike,
To quote Mark Twain, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a Summer in SanFrancisco". The track is right on the bay and in a natural wind tunnel. Strong head winds are normal. Look at the flag in the video. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-12-2003 01:41 PM
Very cool Steve I got it to work this time.
I can't wait to see what it looks like on an all out run.
That SLOW 118mph must seem like a sunday drive now. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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67Coupster
Gearhead Posts: 179
From: Fortson, GA, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 05-12-2003 03:40 PM
Steve, what do you have your Rancho's set on? Appeared in the video to hit the tires pretty hard.------------------
James
67 Coupe
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-12-2003 04:09 PM
That run was 2 & 2. Need some more t&t to get it right on, what would you suggest? SteveW
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67Coupster
Gearhead Posts: 179
From: Fortson, GA, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 05-13-2003 12:31 PM
Steve, It looked pretty good to me. You had said the tune was pretty soft and I was just curious how much more you could tightnen the shocks up. I have mine set on 5 with both the front and rear of my leafs clamped and it looks about like yours on launch. ------------------
James
67 Coupe
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-13-2003 03:24 PM
Thanks James,I'll try stiffer settings and post the results. SteveW
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-19-2003 04:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by steve'66:
...I'll try stiffer settings and post the results. SteveW
Got any results yet?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-19-2003 05:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
Got any results yet?
Last wednesday the track prep wasn't good enough to take the stiffer settings. So I backed off to 1-left 2-right. Then it hooked again, but a slick went flat and that was the end of that. Will try again this wednesday. SteveW
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4812
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 05-20-2003 12:18 PM
Well i'm impressed... that car is launching great!!
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-21-2003 01:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by steve'66:
...The ride height and ride quality are stock. Although they can be anything you want since they are custom springs.
SteveW,
Are you using your OEM rear spring rear shackles or something different? I'm wondering what, if any, effect longer or shorter shackles would result for weight transfer. Ryan
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-22-2003 12:03 AM
Ryan,They are aftermarket shackles, but other than adjusting ride height and pinion angles they don't have much affect on weight transfer.
And, The car hooked reliably tonight. The track was a typical street night prep and with the shocks set loose (1-2) the car went and ran 1.450-1.459 all night. The light's are more consistant too, but a little too quick. Gotta let some air out of the fronts to slow the reaction time about .040. Next race on Memorial day and the slicks are just about gone. Will let you all know how it goes. If the track is well prepped I'll tighten things up and maybe pull a 1.3something 60'r.
SteveW
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-22-2003 12:53 AM
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MCA member# 53321
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-22-2003 05:49 AM
SteveW,
Thanks for your followup response and the report on your continued success! The shackle info is interesting..... Unless I've mis-interpreted it - in the book "Door Slammers: The Chassis Book", it recommends that if you have a leaf rear suspension, you should LENGTHEN the rear shackles by 1.0"(new shackles of 5/16" material X 2.5" wide) for improved 'action' allowing better weight transfer...  Anyone with any thoughts on this matter? Ryan
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Razor
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: Niagara Falls , Canada
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-22-2003 07:23 AM
What type of rear suspension ? Are they the fiberglass leafs with Cal-Tracs on that movie..?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-22-2003 09:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Razor:
What type of rear suspension ? Are they the fiberglass leafs with Cal-Tracs on that movie..?
Yes, it has Cal-Tracs, glass springs, and adjustable Rancho shocks in the video.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
First SS/MA in the TENS!
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Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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