Author Topic: Drag Racing (Read 190681 times)

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #250 on:** May 06, 2015, 04:29:52 PM »

I've never been able to get my head around burnout comps.

High quality cars with big dollar engines and thrash 'em until the rods fall out or ya stick it in the wall.

Then jump out, stand on the roof and act like a soccer player who has just scored a goal.

champin · « **Reply #251 on:** May 06, 2015, 04:42:51 PM »

so whats yer take on lawn mower racing?

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #252 on:** May 06, 2015, 05:06:26 PM »

I've thought about getting into that.

They have a club on the sunny coast.

gronk · « **Reply #253 on:** May 06, 2015, 05:33:56 PM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on May 06, 2015, 04:29:52 PM

I've never been able to get my head around burnout comps.

High quality cars with big dollar engines and thrash 'em until the rods fall out or ya stick it in the wall.

Then jump out, stand on the roof and act like a soccer player who has just scored a goal.

I never saw the sense in a burnout.......drag racers do it for a purpose, not to see if they can damage the engine or wear out a set of tyres..

At least when things go wrong they don't wrap themselves around a pole at 160 k/ph !!

Rumpig · « **Reply #254 on:** May 06, 2015, 06:28:40 PM »

Quote from: Clouty on May 06, 2015, 02:41:28 PM

It's not drag racing but it's a nice burnout out of a Hilux..

http://youtu.be/NFWRaS_L8Js

reminds me of my old 2.8 lux i used to own...lol

komaterpillar · « **Reply #255 on:** May 06, 2015, 08:35:41 PM »

If anyone's looking for something to do this weekend in SEQ this is on

http://www.golebysparts.com.au/page/attachment/4/autumn-racing-proof

Footy Shorts Shane · « **Reply #256 on:** May 07, 2015, 08:13:26 AM »

Quote from: Rumpig on May 06, 2015, 06:28:40 PM

reminds me of my old 2.8 lux i used to own...lol

Same amount of smoke, just comes from a different part of the vehicle.

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #257 on:** May 07, 2015, 04:32:29 PM »

This is most likely, the fastest TRUE STREET DRIVEN car in the country. Years ago, Terry drove from Toowoomba to Sydney, ran mid 8's and then drove home.

Now running mid 7's......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coROEGLMj8M

Footy Shorts Shane · « **Reply #258 on:** June 04, 2015, 02:35:14 PM »

Bird, that V-snot thing would be a great learners bike for the Missus.

A full size version of this ( I beleive this is actually a model ? ) would be too cool.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RatRod/media/HD%20and%20Trumpy%20drag%20bikes/P1010011-1.jpg.html

Running 130mph on that girls bike would be boring as bat Shit. 130 on that Trumpy with a 5" tyre, dropped bars, no guards, no chain guard, no manners, handling or brakes, now that'd be fun

Bird · « **Reply #259 on:** June 04, 2015, 03:20:41 PM »

Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane

Running 130mph on that girls bike would be boring as bat Shit. 130 on that Trumpy with a 5" tyre, dropped bars, no guards, no chain guard, no manners, handling or brakes, now that'd be fun

no, that would still be boring as bat Shit...

a bog stock busa would be more fun...

or
http://dragbike.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6456

gronk · « **Reply #260 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:18:01 PM »

Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane on June 04, 2015, 02:35:14 PM

130 on that Trumpy with a 5" tyre, dropped bars, no guards, no chain guard, no manners, handling or brakes, now that'd be fun

Anyone ever watched Worlds Fastest Indian ?....my great grandfather used to ride with Burt around 1920 when he lived in Australia for a while..

The Indian he used to break those records ( one still stands to this day ) started out as a 650cc and eventually ended up 950cc...all parts cast by him in his shed.....anyway great story...and if you ever get the chance to see even a pic of the bike, you'll realise how brave/stupid they were back in those days !!

edz · « **Reply #261 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:18:20 PM »

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Running 130mph on that girls bike would be boring as bat Shit. 130 on that Trumpy with a 5" tyre, dropped bars, no guards, no chain guard, no manners, handling or brakes, now that'd be fun

[/quote]

Reckon this ticks ya list pretty good .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmcEDeouN4g OR these guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHS6xDaTQjk

Footy Shorts Shane · « **Reply #262 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:04:01 AM »

Quote from: edz on June 04, 2015, 08:18:20 PM

[quote
Running 130mph on that girls bike would be boring as bat Shit. 130 on that Trumpy with a 5" tyre, dropped bars, no guards, no chain guard, no manners, handling or brakes, now that'd be fun

Reckon this ticks ya list pretty good . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmcEDeouN4g OR these guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHS6xDaTQjk

those bikes are cool.

This is a scooter I modified for my kids

jclures · « **Reply #263 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:08:35 AM »

Which kid?

edz · « **Reply #264 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:20:39 AM »

I see its got the O'l skool stopping setup too " step off tuck and roll ".

Footy Shorts Shane · « **Reply #265 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:52:15 AM »

Quote from: edz on June 05, 2015, 08:20:39 AM

I see its got the O'l skool stopping setup too " step off tuck and roll ".

That's why the fuel line is on top. The only way I could think of fitting brakes. You just stand on the fuel line hard with your heel. Only takes about 5 or so seconds to stop. Safety first

Quote from: jclures on June 05, 2015, 08:08:35 AM

Which kid?

They biggest one

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #266 on:** June 05, 2015, 04:24:32 PM »

You should be at WallyBank now, running in Top Scooter.

I see on the live feed, Phillips just bashed the wall in his qualifier too.

Footy Shorts Shane · « **Reply #267 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:31:15 AM »

Would love to be.

Last week at the warm ups, Gypsy had an off after the traps on his scooter. Hit 'the bump' and launched him off @ 214. Went 220+ through the traps. He's OK though.

Yeah Gary hit it hard. Lost the body and all apparently.

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #268 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:43:07 AM »

Jump onto www.dragnews.com.au and you can see the footage.

The bodywork picks up the throttle on the first hit and it chucks the top on the second hit.

Zap went 5:73 @ 253 straight off the bat.

Axl · « **Reply #269 on:** June 06, 2015, 09:10:47 PM »

Willowbank winter nationals today, http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/06/lamattina-hospitalised-after-winternationals-crash/

Bird · « **Reply #270 on:** June 06, 2015, 09:25:44 PM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers

I've never been able to get my head around burnout comps.

High quality cars with big dollar engines and thrash 'em until the rods fall out or ya stick it in the wall.

Then jump out, stand on the roof and act like a soccer player who has just scored a goal.

But you win a $15.00 trophy!!! then spend another $20k rebuilding your car

edz · « **Reply #271 on:** June 06, 2015, 09:59:01 PM »

Quote from: Axl on June 06, 2015, 09:10:47 PM

Willowbank winter nationals today, http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/06/lamattina-hospitalised-after-winternationals-crash/

Taken to hospital for scans to find out whats causing severe back pains ... Pretty bloody obvious . Extreme case of Pucker Factor of the Klacker would be my diagnosis .

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #272 on:** June 07, 2015, 03:56:01 AM »

It was a new car too.

He did the same thing a few years ago in the other lane.

edz · « **Reply #273 on:** June 14, 2015, 10:09:02 PM »

Would bring a whole new interest to drag racing ... [ Even If only from the EPA / greens mobbs ].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNHncZKGCkI

Kangaron · « **Reply #274 on:** June 14, 2015, 11:03:32 PM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 07, 2015, 03:56:01 AM

It was a new car too.

They can afford it.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/men-of-influence-20090223-8eob.html

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Author Topic: Drag Racing (Read 190681 times)

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