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by TireSmoker
Wed Nov 05, 2025 11:57 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1990 Corvette Z51
Replies: 94
Views: 164356

Re: 1990 Corvette Z51

A little progress tonight. I applied 12v directly to the headlight motor, and it works. And it moves exactly like it should.

So I guess there is a headlight actuator relay thing mounted right in front of the left front wheel. It sends the power to both sides individually. Might have to replace ...
by TireSmoker
Sun Nov 02, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1990 Corvette Z51
Replies: 94
Views: 164356

Re: 1990 Corvette Z51

Dang, has it really been that long since I worked on this thing??

I decided to try tackling the headlights today. I watched the ChrisFix video on youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPj1kJm4AnU

I had already purchased a kit from Amazon with the brass gear and nylon bushings. I started with ...
by TireSmoker
Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:59 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing
Replies: 13
Views: 23636

Re: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing

Had a GREAT wednesday night at the track! As mentioned in the other thread, I took the Chevelle out to race for the first time since May 2024. I really just needed to make a few passes for the Buckeye Skips thing. First pass was a little disappointing at 12.48 @ 107. The datalog showed it too rich ...
by TireSmoker
Wed Oct 15, 2025 9:35 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 592
Views: 537800

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

hey guys, with Walt's passing, Maverick sent me an email saying that Randi would like to sell the car and if any of us are interested. I hope you don't mind I took it public like this.

If I was smart, I'd sell my '90 to make room for this one, but I'm not there yet. Randi isn't looking to make big ...
by TireSmoker
Wed Oct 15, 2025 9:19 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Buckeye Skip's
Replies: 0
Views: 72

Buckeye Skip's

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4012852125665869

Back in the winter, in the afterglow of Drag Week 2024, I signed up for this local drag-n-drive event called Buckeye Skip's U Cruise Em, U Race Em. I had no idea what it was, I just knew we had fun on Drag Week. They are going to do Tech/Registration ...
by TireSmoker
Fri Oct 10, 2025 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quickest Cars on Tiresmoke
Replies: 68
Views: 161512

Re: Quickest Cars on Tiresmoke

I think all the updates are now current.
by TireSmoker
Wed Oct 01, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Replies: 440
Views: 335390

Re: 1978 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Thats cool to hear about it still and that new owners drove 1000+ miles to trailer it home.

My old S10 Blazer came up for sale a couple months ago from the guy that bought it from me. It was like seeing an old friend.
by TireSmoker
Thu Sep 25, 2025 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out of commission
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Re: Out of commission

Well, I'm back home.. but cant do much for the next few weeks.
by TireSmoker
Wed Sep 24, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out of commission
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Re: Out of commission

Well played!
by TireSmoker
Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:15 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Drag Week 2025
Replies: 8
Views: 6501

Re: Drag Week 2025

Here are the bracket race runs. I feel like i lived up to my Tiresmoker name here. :D

by TireSmoker
Tue Sep 23, 2025 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out of commission
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Out of commission

Some of you know... i had surgery on my neck today to relieve my spinal stenosis that ive been dealing with this spring and summer. Im at UH Main Campus. I hopefully go home tomorrow.

I will be out of commission for 2-3 weeks.

If i didnt realize with Jim's email on Saturday, Walts passing hit me ...
by TireSmoker
Sun Sep 21, 2025 12:40 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Drag Week 2025
Replies: 8
Views: 6501

Re: Drag Week 2025

Here's a video of my Day 0 Test pass, and all my regular passes from Drag Week. I'll post a seperate video of the bracket race.

by TireSmoker
Fri Sep 19, 2025 9:48 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Drag Week 2025
Replies: 8
Views: 6501

Re: Drag Week 2025

I was doing all my updates on facebook.

I qualified 4th. We went into the final day in 5th, but i was able to improve one spot.

I beat a 66 Chevelle the first round dialed at 10.20. I treed him, drove around and hit the brakes before/thru the traps.

2nd round i raced a 74 GTO, same kind of race ...
by TireSmoker
Sat Sep 13, 2025 11:37 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: 2025 Dirt Drags
Replies: 8
Views: 45750

Re: 2025 Dirt Drags

Hoollly cow, thats a huge hit. Cant believe she didnt get more hurt.
by TireSmoker
Fri Sep 05, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Replies: 12
Views: 10265

Re: 2007 Mini Cooper S

Id like to hear the meeting where they decided a 12 point spark was necessary.

Who even knew thosr things existed?? I didnt.


-Dave