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  • #2
    Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

    Nothing like being beaten by the best . . . .

    Of course ol' "Don Garbage" probably wishes he could have "tipped the can" on that Challenger little a bit (dang rules!) . . . .

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    • #3
      Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

      I don't think TC Lemons was banging keys on the lap top tuning that car between rounds.

      That which you manifest is before you.

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      • #4
        Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

        Well, damn it anyways!

        Came down the west side of the track on Wally Parks Drive bringing the semi in for the week yesterday(Raceway Road and CR 300 is a frickin' NIGHTMARE for a tanker to turn on during race events), and seen the Large Father's Chally sitting alongside the perimeter fence.....2 thoughts came to mind:

        1) Seeing the Garlits Challenger in person is way cool
        2) Seeing Don Garlits pitted anywhere but up by the tower is just weird

        I'll see if I can get some pics when I head out there tomorrow.......in full BangShift regalia, of course!

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        • #5
          Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

          Well, he'll probably end up giving some commentary in the booth with Dunn.
          Act your age, not your shoe size. - Prince

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          • #6
            Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

            his car has an ongoing problem with software, rev limiter is set tooo low, will not stay up. OTOH, he cut an .007 light on the round he lost against fletcher, so there isn't much wrong with his driving..................
            67 Fairlane 434 ci/464 hp/488 tq-RIP
            05 GTO torrid red/red gut, LS2, Auto (my knees hurt!)

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            • #7
              Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

              Originally posted by stage1scott
              his car has an ongoing problem with software, rev limiter is set tooo low, will not stay up. OTOH, he cut an .007 light on the round he lost against fletcher, so there isn't much wrong with his driving..................
              the chrysler software is a BITCH to get right, if that's what they're trying to use. they need to ditch that crap for a Motec! (or EMS-pro, if the economy has them in low buck mode. heh)
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              • #8
                Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                I am an ass and should have trusted my instincts.

                He lost in Class runoffs. He can still run in the eliminator if he chooses. He has not been retired for the weekend (unless he wants to be).

                Fail by me.

                Brian
                That which you manifest is before you.

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                • #9
                  Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                  Originally posted by dieselgeek
                  Originally posted by stage1scott
                  his car has an ongoing problem with software, rev limiter is set tooo low, will not stay up. OTOH, he cut an .007 light on the round he lost against fletcher, so there isn't much wrong with his driving..................
                  the chrysler software is a BITCH to get right, if that's what they're trying to use. they need to ditch that crap for a Motec! (or EMS-pro, if the economy has them in low buck mode. heh)
                  I do not know the ins and outs of what they are allowed, considering the entire car is a kind of bogus stocker to begin with-the intake manifold on that thing looks like a modified production stow away, and NO street driven challengers came with a carb, so it shouldn'tbe allowed anywhere below superstock anyway, but thats another arguemtn for another time
                  67 Fairlane 434 ci/464 hp/488 tq-RIP
                  05 GTO torrid red/red gut, LS2, Auto (my knees hurt!)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                    Scott, this car has EFI
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                    • #11
                      Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                      Originally posted by Brian Lohnes
                      I am an ass and should have trusted my instincts.

                      He lost in Class runoffs. He can still run in the eliminator if he chooses. He has not been retired for the weekend (unless he wants to be).

                      Fail by me.

                      Brian
                      actually, it took -900 or better to qualify for the eliminator, which his et was not low enough for, so you are correct sir-he is out for the weekend. I did not realize it is efi-but-it still has a gargantuan intake not used on any production car and therefore, not "stock"
                      67 Fairlane 434 ci/464 hp/488 tq-RIP
                      05 GTO torrid red/red gut, LS2, Auto (my knees hurt!)

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                      • #12
                        Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                        Scott, you're right the intake manifold is a total weirdo piece. There's a throttle body on top and the injectors are wayyyy down the runners.

                        I think the CJ Mustangs are cooler.

                        Brian
                        That which you manifest is before you.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                          yes it is efi-but-look at the size of this intake

                          67 Fairlane 434 ci/464 hp/488 tq-RIP
                          05 GTO torrid red/red gut, LS2, Auto (my knees hurt!)

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                          • #14
                            Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                            I was at the track today and took some pics for the site but I'll go back tomorrow and get more, I just can't focus on taking pictures with all the cars around. Also, in the spirit of cooperation I'll allot space for 3 non-mopar pics on my card. ;D Actually there was a Ford that was awesome and I'll get pics.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Garlits Eliminated Out At Indy; Becomes Incredibly Overqualified Spectator For Weekend

                              Originally posted by stage1scott
                              yes it is efi-but-look at the size of this intake


                              I've seen a bunch just like it on....ummmm.....
                              That which you manifest is before you.

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