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03-06-2004, 03:12 PM
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I know it's been covered before, but I can't find it!! What kinds of things does everyone take along to the track? Tools, fluids, extra this/that. Just trying to gather a general "needs" kit together for the spring. Thanks everyone!!
Darin 69 GTO Clone - 350/350 with a 400 on the stand... Someday it'll be done!!
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03-06-2004, 03:12 PM
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I know it's been covered before, but I can't find it!! What kinds of things does everyone take along to the track? Tools, fluids, extra this/that. Just trying to gather a general "needs" kit together for the spring. Thanks everyone!!
Darin 69 GTO Clone - 350/350 with a 400 on the stand... Someday it'll be done!!
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03-06-2004, 03:24 PM
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Every time I try and take what I need I end up begging for more stuff.
Pontiaddict came up with a pretty good list of everything. heres what I try and bring. Grill, cooler, ice, More tools then you can carry. Floor jack, timing light, oil, water, compression tester, cooler, food, vacuum gage, gas, rags, trash bags, cooler, jets, air tank, windex, hose clamps, assorted nuts bolts and screws, shoe polish. Did I mention cooler.  "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf" George Orwell
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#4
03-06-2004, 03:28 PM
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Extra fan belts. The closest auto parts store NEVER has the correct size in stock if you throw one. Extra spark plugs.
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#5
03-06-2004, 04:28 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bud Lyons:
Pontiaddict came up with a pretty good list of everything. heres what I try and bring. Grill, cooler, ice, More tools then you can carry. Floor jack, timing light, oil, water, compression tester, cooler, food, vacuum gage, gas, rags, trash bags, cooler, jets, air tank, windex, hose clamps, assorted nuts bolts and screws, shoe polish. Did I mention cooler. QUOTE] xtra squirters  There is always an alternative! 15 yrs NHRA tech, non retired, again!
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03-06-2004, 05:16 PM
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xtra squirters? Don't you mean secondary metering rods?
As well as what the rest said, I take a large sprayer, (the one you use in the garden to spray pesticides with). I spray the whole engine down with water between rounds. Also weather station (thermometer/hygometer, barometer),and something to record each run on.'73 455 .030, stock cast pistons, stock rods all ballanced, 86 cc 6X 8 2.11/1.77 hand ported,stock intake,750 Qjet, SpeedPro 1175 cam, 3.73:1 10 bolt posi, slapper bars, MT ET Streets, Best ET 12.12 Best 60'1.43 Top MPH 109
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03-06-2004, 06:17 PM
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I would add the following to the growing list: v-meter; spare fuses, ignition module, coil, rotor, fuel line, relays (fans, pumps); 0-30 psi tire guage for precise pressure checking of your slicks; flashlight; chairs; Ezup in the summer; tubeless tire repair plugun to get you home; and last, but not least, AAA Plus or Premier which provides free (after the membership fee) 100 and 200 mile towing!
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#8
03-06-2004, 06:53 PM
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Can't believe it, no DUCT TAPE? Always carry duct tape, first aid kit, extra header bolts, hack saw, flashlight with good batteries. Seriously, these are just a few items I've found myself needing, but the list is endless. Thing through every possible trackside scenario and you'll think of something else. Good luck. Ron
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#9
03-06-2004, 07:06 PM
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If you trailer your car, extra trailer lamp bulbs, spare tire, extra tow/tie down straps, bowl/metering plate gaskets. Carb to manifold gaskets, change of clothes,
battery charger and invest in a generator. Did anyone mension "go-jo" and paper towels/ass wipe. And dont forget your helmet!!! 70 Formula 467 Ho head moto 6.85 1/8th mile @ 101.87
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#10
03-06-2004, 10:09 PM
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magnetic pick-up, great for getting a dropped nut out of the intake !!!
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03-06-2004, 11:04 PM
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Don't forget the beer! 'Cause when you realize that you forgot something you'll wanna sit and have a cold one! .... Eric
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03-07-2004, 11:38 PM
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Definitely Beer!
If you win, to celebrate. If you loose, to toast the winner. If you break, to drown your sorrows. Phil http://ourworld.cs.com/GOAT490/myhomepage/auto.html I'm coming back in 2004!!! [This message was edited by PHILLYGOAT on March 08, 2004 at 01:54 AM.]
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#13
03-08-2004, 06:10 AM
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So basically bring an extra tow vehicle, trailer and race car!
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#14
03-08-2004, 08:57 AM
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Why not take a whole Autozone store with you? One local 1/8th track (owner owns three speed shops) has a speed shop at the track open during the races.
I carry a load of stuff also, but rarely use any of it, usually friends borrow or use it. |
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#15
03-08-2004, 09:03 AM
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Nobody said chairs and/or shade. (umbrella-canopy)
johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com 
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03-08-2004, 10:04 AM
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Johnta1,
I have a shade that I can install on my trailer. Takes about 5 minutes to set up and works well. Just ask OMT or Cliff R.as they both set under it at the PSN a couple of years ago. |
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03-08-2004, 11:23 AM
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Floyd,have you seen Glenn Sedig's (I think) setup?
He has/had a tarp he puts over the length of his trailer. johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com
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#18
03-08-2004, 11:34 AM
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Johnta1,
That is what I use. Have conduit pipe on all four corners of the trailer and a full frame for the top covered with the plastic tarp. When not in use, the frame breaks down to store on the trailer. The tarp and corners pieces store in covered pick-up bed. |
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#19
03-08-2004, 11:43 AM
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Enclosed trailer fully stocked with A/C...
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#20
03-08-2004, 05:28 PM
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A bottle of pop,a tunafish sandwch, 2 5 gal.cans of fuel,lug wrench,slicks.belts,extinguisher,backup battery,jumper cables,350 lbs in tools(if I listed them all I would be here for a day),floor jack,jackstans,wheel chock,2 2500 lb ratchet straps,tow cable,5+ freinds to help out and lots o $$$$$ for beer afterwards.
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