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by TireSmoker
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 20

Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer

I present to you, the Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer. I pulled the trigger back in May for an enclosed car trailer. It's a Diamond Cargo 8.5x20'. You can order a lot of different stuff, but I went for the important stuff -- power awning (shade), and an electric tongue jack. It's listed as 3300lbs empty ...
by TireSmoker
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 27602

Re: Welcome

20 years ago, today! A lot has changed since then...
by TireSmoker
Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Chester Car Show, 7-12-2025
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Re: Chester Car Show, 7-12-2025

I was gonna see if you wanted to bring the pop-up. I have a smaller one I can bring. Shade is highly dependent on where you park.
by TireSmoker
Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:44 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Chester Car Show, 7-12-2025
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Re: Chester Car Show, 7-12-2025

Yeah, I have a couple other people coming. I think the best idea is to meet up here, then we all roll-in together so we're parked next to each other.

My house 10am?

It's gonna be a hot one, weather forecast says Sunny/91.
by TireSmoker
Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:23 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Replies: 8
Views: 309

Re: 2007 Mini Cooper S

Is this the supercharged version? I figure you'd have mentioned if it was, but..
by TireSmoker
Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1979 Malibu
Replies: 197
Views: 174284

Re: 1979 Malibu

I get it -- I just want to make some passes, shake off the stink of last week.
by TireSmoker
Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Replies: 8
Views: 309

Re: 2007 Mini Cooper S

I love the Union Jack in the taillights. What did Amy think of it in person?
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 07, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1979 Malibu
Replies: 197
Views: 174284

Re: 1979 Malibu

It pulls like crazy, its a super fun car to race. Very happy with what I've created. I just wanna go some rounds with it now. I'm planning on going out again on Wed.
by TireSmoker
Sun Jul 06, 2025 10:55 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1979 Malibu
Replies: 197
Views: 174284

Re: 1979 Malibu

I took Maliboost out for my first trip of the season to Thompson. First trip. In July.

I drove it there, no issues. I made my first pass of the season, a respectable 10.18 @ 133 in the heat. I bumped the rev limiter in 1st, probably should've gone a touch quicker. But the big problem came when it ...
by TireSmoker
Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:03 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing
Replies: 6
Views: 5363

Re: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing

Tough night for me at the track tonight.. I got there and made 1 pretty good pass. I got my timeslip, found a parking spot in the pits, and my car wouldnt restart after that. It would crank/fire/die. I had to throw in the towel and called Mason & Healy for a tow home.

Drove it there, no issues ...
by TireSmoker
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing
Replies: 6
Views: 5363

Re: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing

Paul and I are thinking about heading out for the first time tomorrow, July 2.

Hope to see some of you there!
by TireSmoker
Thu Jun 26, 2025 10:46 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 227
Views: 267294

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

Basement Paul wrote: Thu Jun 26, 2025 7:46 am Random pictures... Apparently I deleted the ones from under the car. I'll have to go old school and bring a camera over there since my phone has gotten that bad...

-BP
The Deal Badger has seen your credit report.. you got a lotta money, go get a new phone!! :lol: :lol:
by TireSmoker
Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:05 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Chester Car Show, 7-12-2025
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Chester Car Show, 7-12-2025

The annual Chester Car Show at the church on 306 is Sat July 12. I'm planning on going and my cousin asked if he could drive the '63 there. A few pics from last year.
by TireSmoker
Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 574
Views: 460563

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I missed the shifter conversation. My 90Vette has a short-throw shifter with a large-ish ball shifter. Sometimes I'm not sure if I like the short-throw, or maybe because my trans can be a little finicky, esp going into 3rd. Your shift handle looks a lot taller than mine.
by TireSmoker
Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 132
Views: 83495

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

This assembly was engineered for functionality with almost zero consideration for assembly and disassembly.


The issue with these mounts is that they fail under tension which only happens on a lift. It can be quite catastrophic, but knowing the design flaws of your car allows you to work around ...