Fall Drag Day? - Page 13

Scream Machine · 11-07-2005, 10:52 PM

Thanks Mike!! Ronnie fabricated the Roll bar. Worked out Great and is removable. That way we can put the sport bar back in too!!

Missed Ya'll Sat!! Tell Tina we said HI!!
Thanks too Big Daddy!!! Hope you're back to youself again soon!!!
See ya!
Maranda

Benefold · 11-07-2005, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenzilla

Well having worked as a professional photographer I know that good equipment is important, but I have yet to see a camera at any price compose photographs by itself or "automatically". You did well on this count. Not the usual "target shooting" composition you often see. Job well done by everyone who produced these shots.

Ken

LOL good point

... thanks! If you want to see more of our photography skills, check the XFOA Photo Gallery

By the way.. I created all of the graphics on the XFOA website

Kenzilla · 11-08-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benefold

LOL good point

... thanks! If you want to see more of our photography skills, check the XFOA Photo Gallery

By the way.. I created all of the graphics on the XFOA website

Great job on the shots and the graphics. The graphics aren't too "heavy" or overly loaded with slick effects which is a thing alot of people fall into. I have a friend in California who is really good with digital graphics but he's a drop shadow freak, he put thems on everything....often it's more about knowing what to leave out than what to put in. If you want to improve both your photography and your graphics, don't study "technical" stuff, study design, I mean basic design. Just forms, shades and colors. It's the bedrock of good visual art and some principles carry through no matter what visual medium you are working with. Do this and it will serve you well in all your work.

Ken

(Sorry for getting so far off topic)

smashedheadcat · 11-10-2005, 11:08 AM

It looks like it was a ton of fun guys! I wish I would have been able to get out there and run with y'all!

kilroy · 11-10-2005, 01:39 PM

Saturday, 05nov05 13:28 hours, Carolina Dragway

In the waterbox for the first pass of the day (time trials) I had unset the TC as I always do - but I was too quick on the button & didn't notice the TC remained active. About 1-2 seconds into the burnout I noticed the "green light" & dove down onto the TC button which would not turn off - so I clutched it. I depressed the TC off & *staying where I was proceeded to re-do my 2nd gear burn out. Being frazzled from my n00b mistake - I didn't think the tires wouldn't turn over & I was rewarded with a stall. *explitive*. I re-fired Ginger, turned off TC, put it in 2nd, STALL. *explitive x2*

. Now realizing the tires were too hot/dry I roll back into the waterbox, turn off TC AGAIN, pull forward & life is good.

While embarrassing, I salvaged what could have been a far worse pass. It always helps to have your buds looking on to keep you honest & on days when nothing is going wrong & you're walking on water - to remind you how bad you really are.

In my two appearances in the bracket race I managed to win the Best Burnout award. I did nothing special - nothing longer than a 4-5 second burn on the ET Streets. Some will speculate that the judges were still recalling my first pass that day & that I won by default

as there was not a Most Improved category...

The in-car fubar'ed burnout - not dial-up friendly @23M
GettinITwrong

Two angles of the same pass. Cripes, what a bog! 10M
11.31

Shift lite was set for 6k & as I was granny shifting it was ignored... will definately need to work on the launch. Third time I'd launched on the new clutch & with the FRPP upgrade...

FearTheSnake · 11-10-2005, 02:38 PM

You sure got 'er down the strip though

Chad_XFoA · 11-10-2005, 02:45 PM

I have a few more shots on our point and shoot that i haven't posted yet ..

mustangscotty · 11-10-2005, 06:43 PM

Kilroy,

Definitely a 10 second car!! Looks like the front wheels almost came off the ground! Nice run ! What kind of clutch do you have? I'm looking for a good one at the moment.

Scotty

Linn@Amazon · 11-10-2005, 10:36 PM

he is using a recently installed King Cobra set up..for now

nckissfan · 11-10-2005, 10:47 PM

oh damn that burnout video is hilarious

The sound effects made me laugh.

InfamousSVT · 11-10-2005, 11:39 PM

Looking good James

I'm hoping to have everything ready by Feb Dragday. Should be fun

yelsvt03cobra · 11-11-2005, 12:14 AM

We had an awesome time and looking forward to the next SCMC event.

James you did an awesome job driving and I see some 10's in the near future.

Just don't forget that we have the track rented for Nov. 26th (Sat) coming up in just a few week's. We have a 28.5 stock suspension class, female shoot out, hard tire class and a DOT class for anyone that wants to do it again before the years end.

Again thanks SCMC for an awesome day at the track!!!

kilroy · 11-11-2005, 03:18 AM

Thanks everyone - for the kind words &

sharing a laugh.

Scotty - My car is my daily driver. The KC (Valeo) clutch's pedal effort is less than stock & is holding up quite well so far for street & strip.

JPGCCobra · 11-12-2005, 01:02 AM

Hey all,

Being that the Dragday was my first event in the SCMC, I had a good time. Didn't really get to meet a whole lot of you, but I like the seremony for the participants at the end. I didn't get to run sadfully, cause I was having a bad day. I found while looking over my Cobra before going to the strip that one of the 3 bolts mounting my driver's side engine mount to the engine block was missing and I didn't want to chance it. Plus on the way there I managed to pick up a $180 dollar ticket in New Ellenton through one of those speed traps. No points on my record though, thankfully. I look forward to the upcoming events.

InfamousSVT · 11-23-2005, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPGCCobra

Hey all,

Being that the Dragday was my first event in the SCMC, I had a good time. Didn't really get to meet a whole lot of you, but I like the seremony for the participants at the end. I didn't get to run sadfully, cause I was having a bad day. I found while looking over my Cobra before going to the strip that one of the 3 bolts mounting my driver's side engine mount to the engine block was missing and I didn't want to chance it. Plus on the way there I managed to pick up a $180 dollar ticket in New Ellenton through one of those speed traps. No points on my record though, thankfully. I look forward to the upcoming events.

Glad you had a good time, hope to see you at the Feb. Drag event!

11-07-2005, 10:52 PM	#181
Scream Machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 48	Thanks Mike!! Ronnie fabricated the Roll bar. Worked out Great and is removable. That way we can put the sport bar back in too!! Missed Ya'll Sat!! Tell Tina we said HI!! Thanks too Big Daddy!!! Hope you're back to youself again soon!!! See ya! Maranda __________________ Ronnie & Maranda Stokes *Scream Machines Customs* *"Are you Screamin' or just Dreamin'?"* *803-755-1351 or 803-518-0947* *2004 Screaming Yellow Convertible Cobra* *2005 Screaming Yellow Twin Turbo Saleen* *2008 Black ZO6 Corvette Coupe - aka"OZ"*

11-10-2005, 11:08 AM	#184
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	It looks like it was a ton of fun guys! I wish I would have been able to get out there and run with y'all! __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

11-10-2005, 01:39 PM	#185
kilroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 312	a couple of clips Saturday, 05nov05 13:28 hours, Carolina Dragway In the waterbox for the first pass of the day (time trials) I had unset the TC as I always do - but I was too quick on the button & didn't notice the TC remained active. About 1-2 seconds into the burnout I noticed the "green light" & dove down onto the TC button which would not turn off - so I clutched it. I depressed the TC off & staying where I was proceeded to re-do my 2nd gear burn out. Being frazzled from my n00b mistake - I didn't think the tires wouldn't* turn over & I was rewarded with a stall. explitive. I re-fired Ginger, turned off TC, put it in 2nd, STALL. explitive x2 . Now realizing the tires were too hot/dry I roll back into the waterbox, turn off TC AGAIN, pull forward & life is good. While embarrassing, I salvaged what could have been a far worse pass. It always helps to have your buds looking on to keep you honest & on days when nothing is going wrong & you're walking on water - to remind you how bad you really are. In my two appearances in the bracket race I managed to win the Best Burnout award. I did nothing special - nothing longer than a 4-5 second burn on the ET Streets. Some will speculate that the judges were still recalling my first pass that day & that I won by default as there was not a Most Improved category... The in-car fubar'ed burnout - not dial-up friendly @23M GettinITwrong Two angles of the same pass. Cripes, what a bog! 10M 11.31 Shift lite was set for 6k & as I was granny shifting it was ignored... will definately need to work on the launch. Third time I'd launched on the new clutch & with the FRPP upgrade... __________________

11-10-2005, 02:38 PM	#186
FearTheSnake Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anderson,S.C. Posts: 86	Classic James!!!! You sure got 'er down the strip though

11-10-2005, 02:45 PM	#187
Chad_XFoA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11	I have a few more shots on our point and shoot that i haven't posted yet .. __________________

11-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#188
mustangscotty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40	Kilroy, Definitely a 10 second car!! Looks like the front wheels almost came off the ground! Nice run ! What kind of clutch do you have? I'm looking for a good one at the moment. Scotty __________________ Scotty 03 KB Cobra point it and shoot

11-10-2005, 10:36 PM	#189
Linn@Amazon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 198	he is using a recently installed King Cobra set up..for now

11-10-2005, 10:47 PM	#190
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	oh damn that burnout video is hilarious The sound effects made me laugh. __________________

11-10-2005, 11:39 PM	#191
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	Looking good James I'm hoping to have everything ready by Feb Dragday. Should be fun __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

11-11-2005, 12:14 AM	#192
yelsvt03cobra Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Trailer Park ! Posts: 116	We had an awesome time and looking forward to the next SCMC event. James you did an awesome job driving and I see some 10's in the near future. Just don't forget that we have the track rented for Nov. 26th (Sat) coming up in just a few week's. We have a 28.5 stock suspension class, female shoot out, hard tire class and a DOT class for anyone that wants to do it again before the years end. Again thanks SCMC for an awesome day at the track!!! __________________ Hey yall watch this. :}

11-11-2005, 03:18 AM	#193
kilroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 312	Thanks everyone - for the kind words & sharing a laugh. Scotty - My car is my daily driver. The KC (Valeo) clutch's pedal effort is less than stock & is holding up quite well so far for street & strip. __________________

11-12-2005, 01:02 AM	#194
JPGCCobra Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anderson, South Carolina Posts: 14	Hey all, Being that the Dragday was my first event in the SCMC, I had a good time. Didn't really get to meet a whole lot of you, but I like the seremony for the participants at the end. I didn't get to run sadfully, cause I was having a bad day. I found while looking over my Cobra before going to the strip that one of the 3 bolts mounting my driver's side engine mount to the engine block was missing and I didn't want to chance it. Plus on the way there I managed to pick up a $180 dollar ticket in New Ellenton through one of those speed traps. No points on my record though, thankfully. I look forward to the upcoming events. __________________ Black 1999 Mustang SVT Cobra 17 x 9 Saleen Replaca Rims Tuned By ATS JLT RAI, Offroad X-Pipe, Custom Flowmaster Cat-Back, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Twin 62mm TB, C&L True 80mm Mass Air Housing, Diablo Sport Predator, PHP Intake Spacer, Granatelli COP Connectors, Autolite Iridium Spark Plugs, 4.30 gears, IRS brace

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