SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => Boat Racing => Topic started by: lilrick on December 12, 2007, 06:40:00 PM
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lets talk racing. What do you guys do to 'Race prep' your boats?
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Fill the cooler full of beer
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lets talk racing. What do you guys do to 'Race prep' your boats?
The real question is what are you doing to prep yours for March? While you were getting it ready to race we saw daily progress pics. Now nothing, youve been awful quiet lately Rick, new race setup?
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I JB Weld the holes in my block.
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I JB Weld the holes in my block.
Didnt know you could buy it by the gallon Brad. JB Weld and a fresh hone and its good to go. :)
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Pre race prep list : (Some I dont do but should)
Slack off till the day before . Then in a hurry , go out and buy oil , plugs , gas .
Check timing . Adjust valves . Fire it up only to find out it sounds like shit and I've done something horribly wrong .
On one race weekend . I hadnt recieved my new intake until the last second and there I was friday afternoon swapping out intakes . Of course timing was way off as were my vavles and because of all the kaos I put myself through nothing else was done .
The turn fin was another story .
This time , I'm tearing the pump down and I'm some NASA typ top secret shit done >:D So stay tuned mother fukers >:D
-beerjet-
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I don't race boats yet, but when I raced trucks there was the guys like Beerjet and the guys like me. We would have the truck ready to go the weekend before, then I would start thinking up changes to make it "better" and find myself scrambling to finish as we were leaving for the track. All racers end up being like Beerjet ;D
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nothing i just run it >:D
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The real question is what are you doing to prep yours for March? While you were getting it ready to race we saw daily progress pics. Now nothing, youve been awful quiet lately Rick, new race setup?
hehehe...well I'm not making many changes to the boat at this time. I am changing some engine parts such as cam and springs. I also have a new MPD loader to try. Other than that I would like to massage and rework my water entry in front of the pump. Oh, and there will be a different driver. >:D
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Before I put the boat on the water, I usually look for anything that has worked itself loose. I re-tighten or check all of the bolts holding the engine in the boat. I obviously check the oil for proper level and look for glittery pieces. I also look for cracks in the hull and or any damage to the intake or the sorrounding areas. I also like to give the steering a once over to make sure it's gonna work. :o And now since Ming, I also look for weeds stuck in the pump. :P
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Pre race prep list : (Some I dont do but should)
Slack off till the day before . Then in a hurry , go out and buy oil , plugs , gas .
No you need to wait till race day and hold up your class for half the day while you wait for someone to bring it to you! ;D >:(
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Oh, and there will be a different driver. >:D
wha wha what???
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Rick , your gonna let someone elese drive your boat?
Who?
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Dave Rankin.
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Anyone else in need of a driver???
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Dave Rankin.
Your kidding right ......
-beerjet-
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1. Go to the bank
2.put on new underwear (after Sh*tting my pants seeing all the - and zeros on my account)
3.Hit the pawn shop
4.borrow money from someone
5.hit the liquor store because I cant afford to race so I am geting HAMMERED!
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1. Go to the bank
2.put on new underwear (after Sh*tting my pants seeing all the - and zeros on my account)
3.Hit the pawn shop
4.borrow money from someone
5.hit the liquor store because I cant afford to race so I am geting HAMMERED!
lol
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No you need to wait till race day and hold up your class for half the day while you wait for someone to bring it to you! ;D >:(
>:(
....and making the heat run 5 warmup laps ::)
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Dave Rankin.
...and scarlatta is driving mine ::) ;D
and btw, tony put some serious ass whoopin on rankin at parker ;)
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lets talk racing. What do you guys do to 'Race prep' your boats?
1. check the loader for cracks and re-install it into the boat.
2. remove passenger side seat and saddle tanks.
3. install fue cell and rope deflector.
4. motor maintanence: lash valves, change oil, timing check, service vacuum pump
5. tighten up steering cables.
6. change shoes and adjust ride plate and nozzle angles to race specs.
7. tighten every bolt on the boat.
8. charge battery
9. grease bowl and top off jet away with fluid
10. remove beer cans from under the bow and in the tunnels
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About 70 days :o(seventy, 2 months plus 10) until Ming boys and girls. Talk don't get you on the water, so get your butts to work........Anyone testing on Thursday before the race?..........MP
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That means they have 2 months to plan on what they will do and 10 days to get it done.
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Now its 52 DAYS til Ming, who is ready? What have you done, or what are you still doing to make Ming a serious CJ race?..........NJ is cool, but CJ is where the big boys will be playing in region 10.........How about it Rick, you gonna be ready?.........Is the Mrs. the new driver?..........Inquiring minds want to know!!.......Ray
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Now its 52 DAYS til Ming, who is ready? What have you done, or what are you still doing to make Ming a serious CJ race?..........NJ is cool, but CJ is where the big boys will be playing in region 10.........How about it Rick, you gonna be ready?.........Is the Mrs. the new driver?..........Inquiring minds want to know!!.......Ray
Ray's all..... stirring the pot.... and shit ;D
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52 days! Holy shit it is coming up fast! That means I only have 52 days to put the beer in the cooler and go buy ice! I better get on the ball. >:D
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52 days! Holy shit it is coming up fast! That means I only have 52 days to put the beer in the cooler and go buy ice! I better get on the ball. >:D
and i got 51 days to lag on making stickers!
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Guys guys guys, these friendly reminders are for YOUR benefit. Waiting until the last minute is so 2007, and this IS 2008.......I can see waiting for the ice, but not the beer or the stickers. Now get with it. I want to hear about how READY you are, not how much dangling is going on............Rick, jump in here and let these boys know what it is to be READY.........Ray
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thanks ray.....im doin the best i can to be on track for the 2008 season.
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Guys guys guys, these friendly reminders are for YOUR benefit. Waiting until the last minute is so 2007, and this IS 2008.......I can see waiting for the ice, but not the beer or the stickers. Now get with it. I want to hear about how READY you are, not how much dangling is going on............Rick, jump in here and let these boys know what it is to be READY.........Ray
Ray we are almost ready to go test the Sanger Custom Sprint Jet, I would say in a week or two. Hopefully the water comes up enough to launch.
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Guys guys guys, these friendly reminders are for YOUR benefit. Waiting until the last minute is so 2007, and this IS 2008.......I can see waiting for the ice, but not the beer or the stickers. Now get with it. I want to hear about how READY you are, not how much dangling is going on............Rick, jump in here and let these boys know what it is to be READY.........Ray
I'll be there on Thursday before the big weekend!!!
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I'll be there on Thursday before the big weekend!!!
See Guys.......Thats how you answer!!!! READY, in fact ready to TEST Thursday before the big race........Great answer Rick. At least you have the spirit of (Never be late in) 08..........Ray
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Kinda dead here...........lets see, 43, as in FORTY THREE, days.........and counting down....NOW who is ready?.............We're ready, same set up as Parker, I aint touched the boat since then...........Ray
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6 weekends (including this one) left to work on your shit!
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GET BUSY!!!!!!!!!!
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6 weekends (including this one) left to work on your shit!
5 Weekends to get the Tri Tip ready. :o :o :o
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5 Weekends to get the Tri Tip ready. :o :o :o
Start marinating it now!
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22 days... :-\
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How's it all coming along Brad?