East Tennessee Region SCCA

dfoulk wrote: I and several other people employed at ORNL spent years weeding these things out after DOE published a suspect/counterfeit fastener list based on lab testing of samples.....
Dewey

I work at Y-12 myself; what do you do now?

I too had a good time. The truck this event was more consistant and felt less squirly in the rear end than the previous event. I am not sure if the vht or the polyurethane bushing helped in this, or simply seat time, but all my passes were with one second if I remember correctly. The only bad thing ...

Guys, thanks for the comments. Tonight I decided to spray a small bit on the rear tires while I had it jacked up. After about 20 minutes the tires (or surface anyway) were super sticky. I went and checked it about an hour ago and they were even stickier. My concern at this point was last time the tr...

I should have posted a little more in my original response, but first off, Michael, I did list the tires I intend to use this on. BTW, I'm in the NSM class. Secondly, I have also heard of guys mixing the VHT 50/50 with rubbing alcohol. Supposidly when sprayed onto the tires, it allows the VHT to soa...

I have some VHT trackbite for the dragstrip and I have considered using it for the autocross events, however usually you want a stiff sidewall for cornering, so now I am thinking it might not help - however I have seen others use it before. I can find pros and cons for using it for autocross reasons...

MarshallMX5 wrote:ETR not only has a bunch of fast drivers, but it can run a really quick event! I was amazed we got 120 people through 4 runs that quickly. Thanks guys!

I was thinking the same thing.

vwbud wrote:race the truck...people love the truck.
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like nike says, just do it.

Appreciate it. I had a good time and plan on doing this all season.

I am afraid I am going to be put into a category that REALLY limits my ability and the ability of the truck. I didnt even win the NHS class last year, and the thought of moving up to a higher class sucks even more. It might run a 15.8 in the 1/4 and pull a .88g if lucky....it's nothing great agains...

MARKP wrote:Specific engine size will also help determine your class correctly. You might not go to ESP.

4.3L V6 = 262 cubic inch

If transmissions mean anything, its a 4L60E 4-speed automatic.

yeah. Technically, is a truck a two seater? Its got a 60/40 bench seat with a seat belt for a middle passenger, as well as a booster seat in the back- thus I can have four people buckeled up -although it would be uncomfortable. Heck, even three is a PITA, but to answer your question, its not a two ...

I might as well fill you in on the rest of the stuff in order to help on which class I will be in: TIRES: Front: BFG g-Force KDWs 245/50/16s Rear: BFG radial T/As 265/50/16s SUSPENSION: 2" drop spindles (belltech) 2" drop blocks Energy suspension: sway bar bushings, end links, lower contro...

thrdeye wrote:you have any cats? you are not is stock by a long shot

Yes, it has a 3" Magnaflow converter and 3" Deltaflow muffler.

Which class do I fit into then? I am kinda lost with it being an uncommon vehicle for solo II events.



Oh, yeah, I meant, it's stock

K&N intake, March pulleys, JBA headers, SLP Y-pipe, 3" Exhaust, Electric Fan.....and a few smaller things. Also, it's lowered 2" (Belltech)

How come the link to my picture didn't come out? I thought I entered it in correctly, but apparently I didn't. Secondly, I have thumbed through the rule book but have not found anything about the Novice group. The one event I was in last year was the NHS, which I was under the assumption was, Novice...

Hey Everyone. I just want to say hello and mention how excited I am to be competing this year in the solo II events. Here is a shot of the only event I was in last year - it was in Oak Ridge. My goal for this year - have fun and surprise a few people along the way. See you March 5th -Derek http://ho...