Spring is upon us! That means Wed nights at Bandimere are back! I know its a week night, but lets plan a meet! we'll hang out, bs, make some runs and maybe grab some dinner afterwards. what do you all say? who is in?

http://www.bandimere.com/index.php

1)Speedking
2)Wink
3)TomL07
4)Teekay
5)BlackMagic77
6)LVSpeedDemon
7)New SRT8

I'm definitely down for that, as long as I don't need a helmet. I've never done this before, so I don't have a clue how it works... :confused:

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you don't need a helmet, you're not that fast! ;) lol but seriously, its super easy and any of us will be happy to coach you through the process.

i'm already planning ahead and taking that day off work! who else is in?

we'll have to see....

hehehehe, yes we will. and you'll NEED a helmet! and a fire suit and a cage...lol

He'll have to give us all a hell of a head start too. ;)

Glad I don't need a helmet, but I hope I'm not too slow. I went over to Hudson the other day and dropped a 1000 ft. Bad DA day though. I still managed a 13.8 on the EVIC. So I'm hoping at Bandi it's at most a real low 14.

Should we meet somewhere before the track. Maybe that little store at the Morrison exit.

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low 14's are in your future, i see it. lol altitude is a dream killer.

heres the issue with meeting before hand, the line to get in...unless we meet up early! i want to get in quick and grab some good spots. we'll figure something out once more people chime in.

low 14's are in your future, i see it. lol altitude is a dream killer.

heres the issue with meeting before hand, the line to get in...unless we meet up early! i want to get in quick and grab some good spots. we'll figure something out once more people chime in.

10-4. So do they take plastic or do I need dead presidents. If so how many?

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cards are fine, its $30...but in the past the CSP had vouchers to encourage people to go to Bandi vs running the streets. i'm still looking into that and will keep everyone updated.

cards are fine, its $30...but in the past the CSP had vouchers to encourage people to go to Bandi vs running the streets. i'm still looking into that and will keep everyone updated.

Sounds good! Should have my Corsa by then so at least I'll sound fast. LOL!

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tenative yes... If i dont have my toon by then NO lol

ah suck it up wussy! lol

I dont wanna look like a wuss on the track!! what are you runnin 0-60 with your tune?

I dont wanna look like a wuss on the track!! what are you runnin 0-60 with your tune?

Don't know about Shawn, but my best is 5.0. Without a tune around 5.5.

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I ran a 4.99 yesterday

I ran a 4.99 yesterday

How did you get hundredths? Mine only shows tenths. So do you have your tune in?

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I have a dashhawk and no, no tune yet...

I have a dashhawk and no, no tune yet...

Hmmm... Either mine's a real dog or the accuracy of the timers is questionable. What does the DH show for 1/8 and 1/4?

So what tune are you going with? I've decided to try a few and see which I like best.

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I think the timers r supposed to b good... I ran that n ft lupton 4800 feet 5400 I ran a 5.4

I think the timers r supposed to b good... I ran that n ft lupton 4800 feet 5400 I ran a 5.4

Ah, the altitude mod. Now I don't feel so bad. ;) Yeah I went a little further a few weeks ago to Hudson. Bad DA that day though.

But you ought to go to Bandi anyways. If nothing else you'll get a baseline. I don't think anyone but Roger is gonna look good up here anyways.

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Ya I agree I should be tuned by then... I will go and we'll have some fun

Ya I agree I should be tuned by then... I will go and we'll have some fun

Cool! No matter what we'll have some people going what are all those Jeeps doing here? ;)

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Ya buddy!!!

I'm in! I am in lakewood so really close to bandi

Again black magic meet up with me soon wanna hear those cutouts

Again black magic meet up with me soon wanna hear those cutouts

Nothing is too loud for you... ;)

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updated list...where the hell are all the Mile High guys?!

1)Speedking
2)Wink
3)TomL07
4)Teekay
5)BlackMagic77

I dont know about making any runs, but I will change my schedule around to come down to bandi. Count me in.

t-minus 1 week and counting guys! come on, who else is in?! i wanna see us rolling into Bandi 10 deep! mob style! LOL

haha that would be epic. I'm in ... what time at bandi?

t-minus 1 week and counting guys! come on, who else is in?! i wanna see us rolling into Bandi 10 deep! mob style! LOL

I'm still in! Told the boss I'd be unavailable that day. ;) Just let me know when and where we're gonna meet.

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sorry guys, i just dont see me making it this time. :( more than likely will be heading out there next thursday (22nd) to get the tune dialed in and then when that's done it will be on it's way back (assuming the exterior mod will be done by then as well). either way, i WILL be heading to Bandi at some point. The beast is making huge torque so far, can't wait. ;)

sorry guys, i just dont see me making it this time. :( more than likely will be heading out there next thursday (22nd) to get the tune dialed in and then when that's done it will be on it's way back (assuming the exterior mod will be done by then as well). either way, i WILL be heading to Bandi at some point. The beast is making huge torque so far, can't wait. ;)

Roger is the beast in Colorado terrorizing other vehicles in Castle Rock?

I'm most likely in...just not sure what I'll be driving.

I'm most likely in...just not sure what I'll be driving.

I think I'd actually prefer to see the GT-R run. Love that buggy!

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List updated...seems like we're missing a few people.

1)Speedking
2)Wink
3)TomL07
4)Teekay
5)BlackMagic77
6)LVSpeedDemon
7)New SRT8

What time and where are we meeting? I've never been to Bandi. Also whats the enterance cost?

What time and where are we meeting? I've never been to Bandi. Also whats the enterance cost?

Haven't heard time or place either, but it's $30 for participants, and $10 for spectators.

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well I was hoping to be there early to secure some spots for all of us, but i've got some work things to take care of, new company VP is visiting on thurs. :( now its looking like sometime around 2-230. still don't know where we are meeting, what time is everyone showing up?

Wink, i'll keep you posted on what my plans are.

well I was hoping to be there early to secure some spots for all of us, but i've got some work things to take care of, new company VP is visiting on thurs. :( now its looking like sometime around 2-230. still don't know where we are meeting, what time is everyone showing up?

Wink, i'll keep you posted on what my plans are.

10-4. Just hope Ma Nature doesn't interfere. NOAA is showing a 30% chance of rain/snow for Wed night. If I knew the routine I'd go and grab some spots.

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Damn I can't make it till like 345-4

rain or shine, i'll be there. not sure if i'm going to make any runs now, but i'll be there to hang out!

rain or shine, i'll be there. not sure if i'm going to make any runs now, but i'll be there to hang out!

Truck issues? So do they run in the rain? :confused: 1320 ft water box...

So are we still planning to meet?

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Truck issues? So do they run in the rain? :confused: 1320 ft water box...

So are we still planning to meet?

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Wink,

Just go get in line, pay the fee and find a spot for y'all to pit in. Hint, the closer you get to the down hill slope for waiting in line, the better. You'll be able start your truck get it rolling then shut down to keep your IAT's down. After you find your spot, then go to tech because your going to have to get teched in before ya run. Remeber boys, here are a few quick NHRA rules for ya to go by for when ya do go! Make sure y'all check your helmets to make sure they are an approved code type or you will have to rent one to run. They also sell 104 octane there if ya need it. Ya can't wear shorts either if your faster then 14secs, so bring some long pants with ya. Learned that one by experience.....lol

http://www.sshs9.com/nhra-rules.html

Moving on Wink, once you have completed all of this, sit back and wait till ya start testing. No order in how ya go for test & tune, just line up and have at it. Have fun boys and hope I helped y'all the little I could:cool: Oops, I should say this though, if it's like anything in the past, you'll be lucky to get 2 to 3 runs in with the amount of cars that show up. Just hope y'all get more then that though.

Here is another little handy thing y'all can use to obtain the DA's before ya run. Then make what ever corrections you care to. Never did the corrections, but did like to see the DA's so I could adjust certian things for it!

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-altitude-calculator.php

Wink,

Just go get in line, pay the fee and find a spot for y'all to pit in. Hint, the closer you get to the down hill slope for waiting in line, the better. You'll be able start your truck get it rolling then shut down to keep your IAT's down. After you find your spot, then go to tech because your going to have to get teched in before ya run. Remeber boys, here are a few quick NHRA rules for ya to go by for when ya do go! Make sure y'all check your helmets to make sure they are an approved code type or you will have to rent one to run. They also sell 104 octane there if ya need it. Ya can't wear shorts either if your faster then 14secs, so bring some long pants with ya. Learned that one by experience.....lol

http://www.sshs9.com/nhra-rules.html

Moving on Wink, once you have completed all of this, sit back and wait till ya start testing. No order in how ya go for test & tune, just line up and have at it. Have fun boys and hope I helped y'all the little I could:cool: Oops, I should say this though, if it's like anything in the past, you'll be lucky to get 2 to 3 runs in with the amount of cars that show up. Just hope y'all get more then that though.

Here is another little handy thing y'all can use to obtain the DA's before ya run. Then make what ever corrections you care to. Never did the corrections, but did like to see the DA's so I could adjust certian things for it!

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-altitude-calculator.php

Thanks for the info, but I've got some more questions...

First of all is if it's raining or the track is wet, they aren't gonna let anyone run are they?

If you just get in line, why do I need a pit spot? Can you just keep lining up to try and get more runs? I mean if it's pouring down, why even go?

Don't have a helmet, and everyone says I won't do 13.99 or better. But if I do, are helmet rentals reasonable? Ballpark? If I'm faster than everyone thinks, I'll buy one for next time.

How do you get your slip after a run?

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Thanks for the info, but I've got some more questions...

First of all is if it's raining or the track is wet, they aren't gonna let anyone run are they?

If you just get in line, why do I need a pit spot? Can you just keep lining up to try and get more runs? I mean if it's pouring down, why even go?

Don't have a helmet, and everyone says I won't do 13.99 or better. But if I do, are helmet rentals reasonable? Ballpark? If I'm faster than everyone thinks, I'll buy one for next time.

How do you get your slip after a run?

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-If a drop hits the track they will stop racin
-Yes you can round-a-bout and continue running to get as many in as ya can if ya care to. A pit spot is just to park and cool down some is all.
-After you run and get to the end of the strip where you'll turn to head back towards the pits, there is a shack there that you'll pull upto and get your slip from the lady
-I think the helmet rental is like $15, not sure so don't mark my word on that though but not bad where it will kill your wallet

-If a drop hits the track they will stop racin
-Yes you can round-a-bout and continue running to get as many in as ya can if ya care to. A pit spot is just to park and cool down some is all.
-After you run and get to the end of the strip where you'll turn to head back towards the pits, there is a shack there that you'll pull upto and get your slip from the lady
-I think the helmet rental is like $15, not sure so don't mark my word on that though but not bad where it will kill your wallet

Cool! Just didn't want the movie Coke equivalent markup for a rental. Up to say $20 or so is reasonable. And I hope I need one. ;)

But it's all up to Ma Nature now. If it's poring down tomorrow afternoon I'm gonna sit this one out. No sense paying $30 to sit in the rain. I can do that here for free... :(

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Trucks in getting some service, but i'm going. hows the weather out on your end, is it still dry?

Trucks in getting some service, but i'm going. hows the weather out on your end, is it still dry?

Yeah the sun just came about 10 minutes ago. Hope it's nothing major with your buggy. So it sounds like no meet, but I'm still up for it if you or anyone else wants to. Otherwise I don't know when to show up, or how many slots. Tom wasn't sure he'd make it, but his truck lives in Florida now anyways. Travis is gonna be late. Guess SpeedDemon and BlackMagic are still coming.

I'll keep checking this thread to see if anyone else chimes in...

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30k is getting done and buttoning up some issues before the warranty expires, but i'll still be there. i'm going up around 2ish and am still on the fence about making some runs...lol, who am i kidding, of course i will!

30k is getting done and buttoning up some issues before the warranty expires, but i'll still be there. i'm going up around 2ish and am still on the fence about making some runs...lol, who am i kidding, of course i will!

Ok, well I'm ready to head out whenever. Still would like a scout leader to show me the way. ;) Guy from the office wants to come out 7-ish to see us run. I said I don't know when I might actually run cause it seems to be first come first serve. Anyways it'll take me maybe 20 minutes to get there, so if you want to meet up let me know. Not that I know what you look like... :confused:

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Wink, not sure if you were referring to me going when you stated SpeedDemon, but I won't be. I am still stock and know what these run stock. I will once I get the little bastard built for sure. Was just given y'all some advise on how things ran and all since you haven't been there before. I do want to meet up you guys some time though. If you weren't refering to me, then disregard this post.

wink, text me your phone #. mine is 7/twotwenty-477nine. then i'll shoot you a text when i'm on my way, it'll take about 30 mins for me to get there and we'll meet up. talk to you soon!

wink, text me your phone #. mine is 7/twotwenty-477nine. then i'll shoot you a text when i'm on my way, it'll take about 30 mins for me to get there and we'll meet up. talk to you soon!

I PM'd you with my number and email. Sorry, I don't do texting and don't have a plan.

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Wink, not sure if you were referring to me going when you stated SpeedDemon, but I won't be. I am still stock and know what these run stock. I will once I get the little bastard built for sure. Was just given y'all some advise on how things ran and all since you haven't been there before. I do want to meet up you guys some time though. If you weren't refering to me, then disregard this post.

No I meant LVSpeedemon, but come on out if you get the chance. The more the merrier. Otherwise I'm sure we'll cross paths eventually...

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wink, pm didn't go through...just picked up my jeep, going to get a quick wash and head on out. go ahead and give me a call if thats easier for you. see you there!

wink, pm didn't go through...just picked up my jeep, going to get a quick wash and head on out. go ahead and give me a call if thats easier for you. see you there!

Hey Shawn. Sorry if I bailed on you bud. You said something about stopping and I thought you meant to talk to those people you knew. So I blew on past. Wasn't till I got to the bottom of the hill I wondered if you wanted me to stop. Sorry if you were. :o I needed to get home anyways and tend to the pooch. Had a blast though! Thanks for everything, and I can't wait to do it again. ;)

Good seeing you again too Travis, and meeting you Grant. Too bad we got rained out... :( Next time we need to show up in force. Folks kept coming up asking what we were running. In a Jeep? LOL!

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Wink,

So what did you guys run out there?

Wink,

So what did you guys run out there?

Gonna start another thread in Track Talk and post my times. But I'm bummed I didn't need a helmet... :(

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lol, i was wondering where you headed off to! no worries though! thanks for coming out Mike, i had a hell of a time and it was great pairing the Jeeps up against each other! next time we need to whoop up on those SS' and any TBSS' if they show!

Hey Shawn. Sorry if I bailed on you bud. You said something about stopping and I thought you meant to talk to those people you knew. So I blew on past. Wasn't till I got to the bottom of the hill I wondered if you wanted me to stop. Sorry if you were. :o I needed to get home anyways and tend to the pooch. Had a blast though! Thanks for everything, and I can't wait to do it again. ;)

Good seeing you again too Travis, and meeting you Grant. Too bad we got rained out... :( Next time we need to show up in force. Folks kept coming up asking what we were running. In a Jeep? LOL!

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also, thanks to Travis and Grant for coming out!

lol, i was wondering where you headed off to! no worries though! thanks for coming out Mike, i had a hell of a time and it was great pairing the Jeeps up against each other! next time we need to whoop up on those SS' and any TBSS' if they show!

Mea culpa! Sometimes my brain don't work so good... :rolleyes:

Let me know when you want to do it again. Gotta practice that torque launch first though. Maybe it'll get me closer to my 60' goals.

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had fun guys times were a lil disheartening

Sorry I couldn't make it out, got stuck at work. We still need to have a meet. I'll start a new thread about it.

LOL.....guys ya gotta remember regarding your times. there is no where else in the country do they get the DA's we have here in Denver. The guy's on the SS forum that are N/A running close to the times I was running in my old SS. But they are in Atco where they have negative DA's. For example, for the time I ran, it would be corrected to 11.2@ almost 124mph. Go to the site I posted below, get what the DA's were for the day you ran then go to the bottom and calculate what your times would have been at sea level!

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-altitude-calculator.php