Popular Post AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2020 Im sitting here at George Bush International Airport in Houston waiting on my flight back to Vegas and my phone rings. A CanAm team was looking for a pit crew to work the remote pit. Somehow my name came up. Of course I said yes. The race is tomorrow morning. The Parker 225 is a big SxS off road race through the desert. Ten, 22+ mile laps. Parker AZ is about 25 miles south of Havasu. This team is a Pro Unlimited team running a full custom Turbo Maverick. Probably close to $125k to build and race a buggy like this Big Stinky Dave is down toward Quartsite. Im gonna give him a call and see if he wants to come up and help. Looks like I will be responsible for refueling and the clutch/belt. If Dave shows up I’ll get someone to take a picture of us in our Pit attire. We will look like Danny and Arnold in Twins. I’m pretty excited. 12 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 That's awesome, Tom! Take some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Anler said: That's awesome, Tom! Take some pics! I sure will. I pitted for a team last year too. We took 11th out of 87 Pro Unlimited teams. Should be a similar number of Pro Unlimited teams this year too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 10, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 10, 2020 Oh hai Tom....tell that dumbfuck Dave I said hey!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Parker is a neat place. Spent a couple weekends there on the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Oh hai Tom....tell that dumbfuck Dave I said hey!!!! He hasn't responded yet but when he does I will for for sure. Edited January 10, 2020 by AKIQPilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Sounds like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Edmo said: Parker is a neat place. Spent a couple weekends there on the river. Parker is fun for sure. This team has rented a big house and shop on the river. I will probably head down tonight after we get to Havasu. Might be a good idea to say hello before diving into the chaos tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 10, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted January 10, 2020 You should see if you can get ben to come down and help on the clutches. Sounds like a bunch of mods and needs an expert in clutch tuning boosted vehicles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, BOHICA said: You should see if you can get ben to come down and help on the clutches. Sounds like a bunch of mods and needs an expert in clutch tuning boosted vehicles. @f7ben knows more about clutches than anyone on this forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just now, AKIQPilot said: @f7ben knows more about clutches than anyone on this forum. More than some....less than others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just now, f7ben said: More than some....less than others This is a turbo ACE motor. You would probably be lost on one of these things........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, AKIQPilot said: This is a turbo ACE motor. You would probably be lost on one of these things........ I would probably give the best advice out of anyone in the whole crew Z1 swap this thing and let's make some actual power!!!!111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just now, f7ben said: I would probably give the best advice out of anyone in the whole crew Z1 swap this thing and let's make some actual power!!!!111 Hahahaha. I think they limit motor mods even on the Pro Unlimited buggies. Exhaust and a tune may be all that is allowed. Maybe not even that. I will ask tonight or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, AKIQPilot said: Hahahaha. I think they limit motor mods even on the Pro Unlimited buggies. Exhaust and a tune may be all that is allowed. Maybe not even that. I will ask tonight or tomorrow. I'm sure that chassis build could handle 300hp easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, f7ben said: I'm sure that chassis build could handle 300hp easily Oh for sure. There is almost nothing stock on the chassis of a Pro Unlimited buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, AKIQPilot said: Oh for sure. There is almost nothing stock on the chassis of a Pro Unlimited buggy. They are cool rigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, f7ben said: More than some....less than others I have some video of a venom helix i need you to take a look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 38 minutes ago, Anler said: I have some video of a venom helix i need you to take a look at What was the sled not doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Nice! Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, f7ben said: What was the sled not doing? Sent you a video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Did you bring some pit ponchos to keep you warm whilst waiting to refuel the SxS? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Really cool Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Did you bring some pit ponchos to keep you warm whilst waiting to refuel the SxS? We have to wear nomex fire suits when refueling. Its going to be a nice day. Probably low to mid 60’s when the race starts. Should reach 70 mid day. Sun all day long. Stinky and one of his buddies are gonna help me in the pits. We’re going to have a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 7 hours ago, AKIQPilot said: We have to wear nomex fire suits when refueling. Its going to be a nice day. Probably low to mid 60’s when the race starts. Should reach 70 mid day. Sun all day long. Stinky and one of his buddies are gonna help me in the pits. We’re going to have a blast. I didn't think it would be that formal. I've watched guys refuel dirt cars in flip flops (or Crocs) and jean shorts more times then I care to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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