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Post by C4 on Mar 27, 2017 11:19:13 GMT -5
Getrid of the power steering all together. Escorts steer pretty easy w/o it. What did you do with your power steering pump pulley unit? Fill it with fluid and cap off the hose ports? Empty fluid and run? Wouldn't it burn up and lockup without fluid in the derby? Ditch the pump
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Post by taterjuice on Mar 27, 2017 11:59:45 GMT -5
would it be a good idea to run fork lift tires on the rear of my 91 escort Is there really a benefit to running those forklift tires instead of cheap, "light weight" donut tires on the rear? Once the back smashes in and the tires get locked up, I would think the donuts are easier to drag around? But maybe not? smaller tire are harder to hit and thus less stress on the rear suspension components
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Post by taterjuice on Mar 27, 2017 12:31:46 GMT -5
I run boat trailer tires. I agree solid forklift tires way too heavy imho
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Post by dean88 on Mar 27, 2017 13:20:14 GMT -5
I've never bent a donut, I've wasted the rear of a car, but the donut was still straight, so I wouldn't worry about trying to run something as heavy as a forklift tire.
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Post by C4 on Mar 27, 2017 14:16:54 GMT -5
I've never bent a donut, I've wasted the rear of a car, but the donut was still straight, so I wouldn't worry about trying to run something as heavy as a forklift tire. I have. Sucks when it's a soft & dry track and you (me) were dumb enough to leave rear disc brakes in place.
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Post by dean88 on Mar 27, 2017 14:32:44 GMT -5
I didn't think about disc brake cars, I've only ran drum brake cars. So far I've been impressed with how tough donut rims are compared to full size rims.
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Post by stellis124 on Mar 28, 2017 10:42:39 GMT -5
now are we talking bent donut rims as in the whole thing is bent in half or as in bent so its impossible to get rubber to hold air? im averaging about 1 bent donut rim a round some times 2. 1 promoter i run with say the tires have to hold air (which sucks cause i bend them like their going out of style. another promoter says as long as their is rubber on the rim (doesnt have to hold air) which is good.
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Post by dean88 on Mar 28, 2017 11:02:54 GMT -5
I was referring to the whole thing bending. I've had the same bead bending problem unless a tube was used. I've never had a promoter tell me my tire had to have air in it. I have ran a flat donut before and really couldn't tell.
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Post by taterjuice on Mar 28, 2017 13:26:45 GMT -5
I was referring to the whole thing bending. I've had the same bead bending problem unless a tube was used. I've never had a promoter tell me my tire had to have air in it. I have ran a flat donut before and really couldn't tell. before I started running my trailer tires I rolled many flat doughnut tires off the rim driving to the track. Honestly I don't see what harm running a bare doughnut rim would present to anyone.
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Post by bammotorsports on Mar 28, 2017 14:41:42 GMT -5
how do you guys mount your bumpers? scene the actual mounts are flimsy and weak
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Post by DemolitionMissions on Mar 28, 2017 17:03:22 GMT -5
Whats your rules say for mounting bumpers
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Post by bammotorsports on Mar 29, 2017 19:23:22 GMT -5
You can weld them on you can have old iron bumpers
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Post by bammotorsports on Mar 30, 2017 17:14:16 GMT -5
Bumpers must be wired, chained, two locations to frame or to hood (outlined in hood fastening).old iron bumpers, stuffed bumpers, or 3inch square tube is allowed!!!!!!
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Post by taterjuice on Mar 30, 2017 18:21:26 GMT -5
Bumpers must be wired, chained, two locations to frame or to hood (outlined in hood fastening).old iron bumpers, stuffed bumpers, or 3inch square tube is allowed!!!!!! allowed any welding to attach the bumper ? If not I'd go for a softer bumper personally. Better to have a softer bumper on the car then a hard bumper that's laying on the track.
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Post by bammotorsports on Mar 31, 2017 8:33:45 GMT -5
yes we can weld them
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