The All About Our Attempt at Drag Week Thread

[nocooler]

Congrats Mike

[motorhead]

Thanks!

It looks like I will be driving about 4000kms from start to finish... because I live in the middle of nowhere.  My brother is definitely getting some wheel time on the US route.

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[TexasT]

What's a kms? Haha, you are coming to America, we measure in miles. It is great you are coming. We will be expecting plenty of pix and vids.

[larrym]

What's a kms? Haha, you are coming to America, we measure in miles. It is great you are coming. We will be expecting plenty of pix and vids.

1000 meters 😜

[motorhead]

Backhills cousinlovin' bangoplayin' Trumpvotin' norespectforth emetricsystemi n' smartasses....

How's my 'Merican comin' along?  Gonna buy a gun and a goat next.

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Seriously, I need some help now.  I want suggestions for the essential tools and equipment one would take on a journey like this.  No detail is too small, so please impart your advice.

[daveismissing]

Take some farewell pics of National Trail for us.
 RIP BPG

[daveismissing]

self vulcanizing tape, duct n' electrical. voltmeter
needlenose pliers, vicegrips, aviation snips, long forceps, fuses, tire plugs, tie wraps

[TexasT]

Big Azz pliers, needle nose and regular pliers, a file, socket set, 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive. Assortment of sockets and wrenches. A few screw drivers, and a couple hammers, I also think duct and electrical tape are a good idea and an assortment of zip ties and hose clamps. Wire coat hangers , radiator hoses(top n bottom, these would be the ones I took off when I put the new ones on for the trip)., cool new aluminum harbor freight jack, and four way lug wrench. I would probably sport two spare tires if I had the room or just use the drag radials as the spares if you were swapping tires for the track runs. Spare fuses, multimeter, and maybe some wire but a lot of stuff can be picked up along the way If needed, so cash and a credit card. Maybe some sensors If you have spares .
Fresh oil/filter change and clean air filter before embarking. A couple quarts of oil, and trans fluid and a gallon of water.

[Scoobum]

Mike...bring everything. You should see me set up at the track. Upright air compressor...g enerator...ful ly stocked roll around tool box...Nascar jack...coil packs...igniti on modules...02 sensors...ECM's...roll around tool tray...the list goes on. Bring everything you can.

[TexasT]

No wonder you got targeted. They saw what you had and probably followed you home.

[Scoobum]

No wonder you got targeted. They saw what you had and probably followed you home.

That's what we thot at first. Had nothing to do with that. What happened to me was a fluke. I could honestly write a book about it. I just pried my truck...unfini shed from the bodyshop where it was sitting for the past 4 months. I'm finishing the repairs myself. That's a story in itself.

[Just a Six?]

Thank you!
2016 Hot Rod Drag Week

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Thank you for registering for the 2016 Hot Rod Drag Week.

And off to the garage I go!

Glad you got in Mike! I hope you have a Great Week with lot's of Good Stories & Memories!!

[motorhead]

Keep the ideas flowing!

I was doing a lot of research on hotels before I started booking yesterday and I avoided the super-cheap motels that most use; and opted into the pricier hotels with my military discount.  Hope to avoid the riff-raff and theft this way; and get better rest.

[good2win22]

Every good soldier carries some toilet paper, 550 cord, 100 mph tape, waterproof matches and a good knife on a field problem.

[larrym]

Field problem? 😝