Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 538095)

Hope to be doing more driving and less mouthing off soon. :stirthepot:

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 538076)

Even though these aren't "boxes" per se, they are just still called that as an example.

http://www.ubmachine.com/batteryboxes.html

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 538080)

Actually that is a pretty good question. Why would they not require a container for a battery that is under the hood. NASA doesn't require the battery in the trunk to be in a container but they do require that the tops of the terminals be covered and allowed me to use duct tape. I never did ask them why even though at the time I thought it was odd but never really gave it much thought. :headscratch:

Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 538085)

Maybe it's the fumes if any acid leaks, IDK ..NHRA doesn't require it and they are the king of rules lol

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 538106)

Now to actually answer your question Mike.


NO it does not have to be in a container. Mine is not - it is however - securely fastened. The car has passed TECH about a zillion times.


You should be good to go.


In the days of LEAD ACID batteries - containers were used to keep the battery from being punctured and throwing acid all over the place. I think that's a rule that harkens back to the 70's.

Originally Posted by glassman (Post 538125)

How many people out there are running "Optima's"? Spiral Cell tech or an equivalent vs lead based? just curious....

Originally Posted by rustomatic (Post 548058)

So this is my first post here... I've been over on the p-t site for a few years, and while I love the various builds there, people over here talk about track days and stuff, so I thought I'd quit stalking and join. Now I can see the pictures...

After volunteering at the USCA event at Laguna Seca (last month?), I realized I needed to spend more time inhaling race gas exhaust. At any rate, I've signed up for my first track day at Thunderhill next weekend. On a dollar-per-hour basis, it seems to be a better deal than autocrossing, not that I've done a lot of that either...

I might have the oldest car out there. I'll be the one in the 1963 Falcon with terrible white paint (of varying tones, if you look closely) and quiet (old) mufflers. If you're lucky, you'll hear my brand-new throwout bearing squeal.

I don't have track tires, but I do have a motorcycle helmet.

Originally Posted by rustomatic (Post 548058)

So this is my first post here... I've been over on the p-t site for a few years, and while I love the various builds there, people over here talk about track days and stuff, so I thought I'd quit stalking and join. Now I can see the pictures...

After volunteering at the USCA event at Laguna Seca (last month?), I realized I needed to spend more time inhaling race gas exhaust. At any rate, I've signed up for my first track day at Thunderhill next weekend. On a dollar-per-hour basis, it seems to be a better deal than autocrossing, not that I've done a lot of that either...

I might have the oldest car out there. I'll be the one in the 1963 Falcon with terrible white paint (of varying tones, if you look closely) and quiet (old) mufflers. If you're lucky, you'll hear my brand-new throwout bearing squeal.

I don't have track tires, but I do have a motorcycle helmet.

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 548091)

Track Junky AKA "Little G" will be there too.... so look for him. You'll know the difference because he'll always be working on his car... while the rest of us will be sitting in the shade.






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...me/file-48.jpg

Originally Posted by rustomatic (Post 548123)

Thanks for the welcome, guys. Track Junky lives down the street from me (or maybe used to), but you tend to see more Maseratis, Ferraris, and Porsches in these parts than Camaros. My Falcon does have a cool euro-style mirror, however...

I'll try to keep my rolling paint recycling event far enough from your pretty Mustangs and whatnot, so as not to create any allergies.

Here's to not needing a re-body by Sunday--then again, I'll be in "school," so I surely won't be going fast enough to worry about any kind of gymnastic events...:EmoteClueless:

Originally Posted by rustomatic (Post 548123)

Thanks for the welcome, guys. Track Junky lives down the street from me (or maybe used to), but you tend to see more Maseratis, Ferraris, and Porsches in these parts than Camaros. My Falcon does have a cool euro-style mirror, however...

I'll try to keep my rolling paint recycling event far enough from your pretty Mustangs and whatnot, so as not to create any allergies.

Here's to not needing a re-body by Sunday--then again, I'll be in "school," so I surely won't be going fast enough to worry about any kind of gymnastic events...:EmoteClueless:

Originally Posted by glassman (Post 548169)

I'm chomping at the bit.
The coach is ready.
Got new shoes for the rear of blue car (wasn't sure as my bfg's were 7 years old but still plenty of tread) and this isn't a ASCS event and i couldn't find it in the NorCal Shelby group stuff, so rather than taking a chance i got so NT05's for da rear.

Fresh oil. No leaks on the car anywhere. Passes tech from my perspective and checks out on the list.

Any idea on letters? where to buy?

Also, i think they missed my "school" sign up, do i just tell them friday at check in? i guess so as i cant get to them via email /website.

Do wish i had my cage done and harness's in though.

Originally Posted by rustomatic (Post 548058)

So this is my first post here... I've been over on the p-t site for a few years, and while I love the various builds there, people over here talk about track days and stuff, so I thought I'd quit stalking and join. Now I can see the pictures...

After volunteering at the USCA event at Laguna Seca (last month?), I realized I needed to spend more time inhaling race gas exhaust. At any rate, I've signed up for my first track day at Thunderhill next weekend. On a dollar-per-hour basis, it seems to be a better deal than autocrossing, not that I've done a lot of that either...

I might have the oldest car out there. I'll be the one in the 1963 Falcon with terrible white paint (of varying tones, if you look closely) and quiet (old) mufflers. If you're lucky, you'll hear my brand-new throwout bearing squeal.

I don't have track tires, but I do have a motorcycle helmet.

Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 548176)

Heading to Cali tomorrow morning for a couple days to do some work.
If I had paid attention or seen this thread earlier I would of stayed the weekend to hang out.

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 548190)

If 8 1/2" is the same as 10" in your book then yes.

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 548189)

GW - Will this work?

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-D...Dh44F43-XL.jpg

Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 548196)

What run group are you in tracky?

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 548198)

BTW --- You don't need to print BLACK numbers -- it's going on a BLACK car...


Just cut the Rondel and we can cut the numbers out and use the black paint as the numbers in the white field... :>)

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 548210)

My vinyl numbers are 9.5" tall (like it matters) but that's closer to 10" than yours I guess Sieg. :action-smiley-027:

I see NASA wants 10" but Gaetano's friends at NCRC want 8".

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 548207)

That's the way it's set up rondele with 6 dots. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 548210)

My vinyl numbers are 9.5" tall (like it matters) but that's closer to 10" than yours I guess Sieg. :action-smiley-027:

I see NASA wants 10" but Gaetano's friends at NCRC want 8".

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 548254)

Congratulations Sieg. You have now stepped up to the same category as DG. 1/2" short. :action-smiley-027:

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 548271)

So this is how it's going to be. :lol:

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 548271)

So this is how it's going to be. :lol:

Originally Posted by mdprovee (Post 548268)

I am going to try and get up here Saturday and just hang out.