Orlando Speedworld / Central Florida racers

O-FiveCC · 07-04-2009, 09:01 AM

Just wanted to let you all know, the scale at Orlando Speedworld is screwed. It may be an NHRA certified track, but the scale doesn't seem right. I weighed in at 4740 in my XE Crew Cab, I believed it (because they are certified) even though some other members questioned it. It appears it is reading about 250-300 LBS short of what our actual weight is. I went to the scrap yard yesterday and my truck weighed 5100 LBS with my spare tire on, sub BOX in, and a few lbs of copper in the back and less than 1/4 tank of gas. I'm guessing I'm just over 5000-5020 at the track, so that means all of you guys who weighed at the track, can add about 275lbs to what you thought you weighed.

pinoytitan · 07-04-2009, 09:38 AM

well, im still heavier than you... lol

O-FiveCC · 07-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Yeah by about 40LBS. Which is really odd since oyu have a KC and I have a CC, but I guess it's because I have the XE. I added my spare back on now...Hey Paul, are you going to get some DR's for this Winter? I have those 2 steel 17's (that I still owe you $20 for), but I have been doing some researching on what other rims (since those steel rims are so heavy) and DR's to use. I think I found a good set-up (rim and tire) that should be lighter then using the steel wheels for the DR's. They are 16's. I can either get the 16's Toomny used from Jegs (about $100 a piece, but are pretty cool) and some DR's that I have been recommended. Then I'll use the steel 17's with very low-pro's for the front. But that is, if your still planning on racing this Winter, I'm going all or nothing this Winter, then maybe stop

gary748 · 07-04-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pinoytitan

well, im still heavier than you... lol

And I'm WAY heavier than you. LOL I need to take off all the easily removable parts next time and see what I weigh...

O-FiveCC · 07-04-2009, 10:33 AM

If I get DR's this Winter. I'm going to do a few runs on a nice cool night withOUT spare, tools, tailgate, rear-seats, center console, and passenger seat. See what I can do on some DR's like that LOL with a short belt and possibly TB and MAnifold

pinoytitan · 07-04-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by O-FiveCC

... I'm going all or nothing this Winter, then maybe stop

all or nothing... so you gonna break your tranny this winter? LOL

Get atleast the rebuild kit from IPT.

i still plan on racing... DRs, well, they are still a little more than i want to pay now. We will see. IF i get the 16" rim that Toomnymods has than im getting Slicks. MUAHAHA... But for now, im sticking with these 17 or 18. I don't know. We will ahve to see whats down that road this winter.

O-FiveCC · 07-04-2009, 02:55 PM

Nah not going to break my tanny I hope LOL, if KHA can run loooow 13's on the stock tranny, I should be able to do the same. It's only going to be occasionally on the DR's...I still want someone to talk me out of buying them, but I don't think anyone is lol. I want my drop and TB/Mani first LOL

pinoytitan · 07-04-2009, 03:41 PM

i can tell you, don't lower your T. its not great in your living area... DRs. if you get used ones from craigslist than perfect, but try and not buy new. LOL its like $200 a peice. well, thats what i found. LOL

if you really want someone to talk you out of buying parts, Gary and i can help. LOL

O-FiveCC · 07-04-2009, 04:21 PM

I'm onlylowering 1" in front and about 3" in rear. It should be ok as long as I do the rught set of shocks. The DR's are almost 200 a piece, plus some more rims. I really want the TB/Mani and and to lower it, but I want to race this Winter and these 20's will kill me