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by Basement Paul
Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:13 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing
Replies: 11
Views: 7422

Re: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing

Last night I was up in the air as to which car to drive, and out of laziness was about to get in the Ranger, but when I went in the garage and looked at the Mustang with the top down, I decided it really wanted to go because the weather was nice and the air was good. I was hoping the new coil packs ...
by Basement Paul
Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 229
Views: 286420

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

The Corvette went to Bob's last Thursday with the help of Kevin and his big car trailer. Hopefully the next 2-3 weeks will see it to driving completion. But I didn't set a deadline as I know he bounces around on some of his shop projects. I also ordered some John Deere counterweights this morning on ...
by Basement Paul
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: 2025 Dirt Drags
Replies: 6
Views: 4961

Re: 2025 Dirt Drags

I need competition to beat. I'm usually the fastest in 2wd, so the more cars there are, the better off I am. In index 4.5, that one gets pretty competitive so there's no guarantee there. And I've been throwing my hat in the 4.0 index class cuz for some reason not a lot of people race in it, so I've ...
by Basement Paul
Wed Aug 06, 2025 7:39 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: 2025 Dirt Drags
Replies: 6
Views: 4961

Re: 2025 Dirt Drags

Last Sunday's dirt race was at the Medina County Fairgrounds. It was supposed to start time runs at 2pm and eliminations at 4pm. I got a phone call from Tony Reed who we race with in the dirt, as I was already on the fairgrounds telling me they were still doing tractor pulls at almost 2pm... Then ...
by Basement Paul
Mon Aug 04, 2025 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dragy vs. Timeslip
Replies: 4
Views: 5705

Re: Dragy vs. Timeslip

Does your Dragy allow you to set specific distances to get your times at, or are they present? Could you theoretically set it for 200' and know your time at that distance?

-BP
by Basement Paul
Sun Jul 27, 2025 9:56 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Southern Hills Drag Racing Association Show and Shine
Replies: 1
Views: 667

Re: Southern Hills Drag Racing Association Show and Shine

Car shows are very clicky. It's a very odd thing. I don't like to go to too many for the exact same reason. Local cruises can be the same way. But there are the exceptions and you can meet some like minded people out there. It always amazed me at how little some of the owners know how to work on ...
by Basement Paul
Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:25 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: 2025 Dirt Drags
Replies: 6
Views: 4961

Re: 2025 Dirt Drags

I shelled out $70 and got $50 back. Unfortunately the car count was super low and I only had one person to beat in both the 4.0 index for trucks, and the RWS classes. This only got me my money back. And you heard the story about the 4.5 index where I basically handed Andy the win. DOH!
I was in ...
by Basement Paul
Sat Jul 26, 2025 8:31 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing
Replies: 11
Views: 7422

Re: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing

The Mini got it's first drag racing action, most likely of it's life. I got two time runs in, one was a 15.44 and the next was a .32. I drew the bye run in the first round and went a 15.15 on a 15.30 dial. :shock: so I had to dial down obviously for round two. I put a 15.10 on the window and on the ...
by Basement Paul
Wed Jul 23, 2025 1:44 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing
Replies: 11
Views: 7422

Re: KMP Wednesday Night Grudge Racing

Either way, the trip home will be easier. And not so much conversation. 😂
I'll be there with the Mini Pooper.

-BP
by Basement Paul
Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 229
Views: 286420

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

Over the weekend the throttle cable got hooked up and seems to be functional at this point. I'm hoping the tiny little set screw is able to hold the cable in place during all the abuse. If not I think there's a backup way that should work.
Today I got a 1/4" tube nipple tig welded into my upper ...
by Basement Paul
Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Replies: 9
Views: 1860

Re: 2007 Mini Cooper S

Today it got it's new K&N drop in replacement filter, and a good exterior cleaning. At this point I think the only thing I have left to do is put some injector cleaner in it just for maintenance, but otherwise I just plan to drive it. It will get a coat of wax at some point this year too, but I have ...
by Basement Paul
Sun Jul 20, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 2238

Re: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer

The politically correct term is "vertically challenged". The Hobbits might find that offensive. But you make a good point...

-BP
by Basement Paul
Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 2238

Re: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer

How about a roof rack for the car?
by Basement Paul
Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 2238

Re: Tiresmoke Turbo Trailer

You'll definitely want to get that, but otherwise you'll be fine. Kevin pulls the same type right with a heavier car with no issues. But he has that hitch and makes a world of difference.

-BP
by Basement Paul
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:15 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 136
Views: 99021

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

Good work, Tim. That was a doozy. I suspect that rear will come down at least another inch by winter. Might be interesting to put a tape on it and see how much it drops in the next six months.

-BP