Driveshaft loop or not...

fateisajester · November 5th, 2009, 11:37 PM

im going to my first race tomorrow night. i dont currently have a driveshaft loop and dont really have the money to buy one. it isnt going to be a nhra event or anything. just a test and tune night. here is the rule "A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running 13.99 (8.59) seconds and quicker, except vehicles running 13.00 and slower equipped with street tires." Im guessing that im going to run around 13.0 - 13.5. Im going to be using "mt et streets"

would those tires be classified as street tires and therefore i would not need the loop, or would they call it a slick anyways and require that i get one.

baine21225 · November 6th, 2009, 11:22 AM

you should have one reguardless

ryans88gt · November 6th, 2009, 11:44 AM

get one unless you like driveshaft shaped dents in your skull.

fateisajester · November 6th, 2009, 04:17 PM

im not asking for opinions on weather i "should" have one or not. im simply asking if i can run without one.

nolife · November 6th, 2009, 05:11 PM

You can run without one until the track tech says you can't. The rules and interpretation he feels like going with at the time are all that matter.

JBIGBOOTSY · November 6th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Just tell the track tech, that you expect 14-15's.

ryans88gt · November 6th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by fateisajester

im not asking for opinions on weather i "should" have one or not. im simply asking if i can run without one.

Can you look down the barrel of a gun and pull the trigger?

Yes

Should you?

No

Unless the tech guy looks for one, you'll be able to run, but it is not a great idea.

JBIGBOOTSY · November 6th, 2009, 06:23 PM

isnt that what x and h pipes are for?

bandity2k00 · November 6th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Haha ^

Youll be fine bro, i ran 12.2s with slicks and broke my rear and i dont have a loop but he told me to get one with my soft compound type of tire.

sniperd · November 7th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

get one unless you like driveshaft shaped dents in your skull.

How would a driveshaft hit you in the head?

HMUSN · November 7th, 2009, 04:47 PM

When it rips through the thin sheet metal into the cabin.

My cousin had his drive shaft come off and it went right threw the back of his jeep.

JBIGBOOTSY · November 7th, 2009, 05:29 PM

It will mess your car up if it fails at a good speed. U dont wanna go thru the hassle of changing rocker panels, or pounding dents out of your floorboard... you get the picture.

baine21225 · November 7th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Just man up and spend the money for one

R0B0T · November 7th, 2009, 08:53 PM

OSW, you dont need any kind of safety equipment besides a helmet and seat belt...

JBIGBOOTSY · November 7th, 2009, 10:31 PM

What is required has been stated. all slicks, or drag radials require a loop.

R0B0T · November 8th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

What is required has been stated. all slicks, or drag radials require a loop.

he didn't ask what he needs to run an nhra event, he wants to know what you need to run at the local track.

i told him the minimum he needs to run at orlando speed world on a test and tune night. helmet and seatbelt if youre 13.99 and faster... 14.00 and slower, no helmet...

88-gt-t-top · November 8th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Yeah man it's definately a worthy investmant but not neccessary to to make a few passes... atleast the tech guys around here aren't that strict

JBIGBOOTSY · November 8th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by R0B0T

he didn't ask what he needs to run an nhra event, he wants to know what you need to run at the local track.

i told him the minimum he needs to run at orlando speed world on a test and tune night. helmet and seatbelt if youre 13.99 and faster... 14.00 and slower, no helmet...

(407) 568-5522 I was told it was a NHRA sanctioned track, and all NHRA rules apply. dont believe me? call em yourself.

Depaja · November 9th, 2009, 02:29 AM

Lakewood Suspension 18017 - Lakewood Driveshaft Safety Loops - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Cheap and easy to put in. Not only can you have your body work messed up if it goes, it can also flip your car if it digs into the pavement.

R0B0T · November 9th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

(407) 568-5522 I was told it was a NHRA sanctioned track, and all NHRA rules apply. dont believe me? call em yourself.

im there all the fucking time.

wanna know what the tech is like???

*pull up*
*sign in*
"you got a helmet??"
"yep"
"have fun"

November 5th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#1
fateisajester Regular 1989 Ford Mustang 3 mins Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 223	Driveshaft loop or not... im going to my first race tomorrow night. i dont currently have a driveshaft loop and dont really have the money to buy one. it isnt going to be a nhra event or anything. just a test and tune night. here is the rule "A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running 13.99 (8.59) seconds and quicker, except vehicles running 13.00 and slower equipped with street tires." Im guessing that im going to run around 13.0 - 13.5. Im going to be using "mt et streets" would those tires be classified as street tires and therefore i would not need the loop, or would they call it a slick anyways and require that i get one. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 11:22 AM	#2
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,966	you should have one reguardless __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

November 6th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#3
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,210	get one unless you like driveshaft shaped dents in your skull. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

November 6th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#4
fateisajester Regular 1989 Ford Mustang 3 mins Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 223	im not asking for opinions on weather i "should" have one or not. im simply asking if i can run without one. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#5
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,723	You can run without one until the track tech says you can't. The rules and interpretation he feels like going with at the time are all that matter. __________________ Looking for a decent 90-92 Titanium hatch pull cover and retaining clips Last edited by nolife : November 6th, 2009 at 05:16 PM.

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November 6th, 2009, 06:15 PM	#6
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 3,101	Just tell the track tech, that you expect 14-15's. __________________ I <3 Econobarns AFR graph.

November 6th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#8
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 3,101	isnt that what x and h pipes are for? __________________ I <3 Econobarns AFR graph.

November 6th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#9
bandity2k00 Baker Jr. 2002 Mustang GT 12.2, first run, broke gears 2nd run Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gambrills,MD Posts: 817	Haha ^ Youll be fine bro, i ran 12.2s with slicks and broke my rear and i dont have a loop but he told me to get one with my soft compound type of tire. __________________ Blown by Procharger/3 core intercooler- HP292 Blower Cams,Accufab Plenum/throttle body BBK o/r x pipe,Magnaflow catback Pro 5.0 short throw,4.10's,visual mods MM Subframe Connectors

November 7th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#12
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 3,101	It will mess your car up if it fails at a good speed. U dont wanna go thru the hassle of changing rocker panels, or pounding dents out of your floorboard... you get the picture. __________________ I <3 Econobarns AFR graph.

November 7th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#13
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,966	Just man up and spend the money for one __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

November 7th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#14
R0B0T Regular 12.8@103... stock motor 11.8@113...150 shot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 355	OSW, you dont need any kind of safety equipment besides a helmet and seat belt...

November 7th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#15
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 3,101	What is required has been stated. all slicks, or drag radials require a loop. __________________ I <3 Econobarns AFR graph.

November 9th, 2009, 02:29 AM	#19
Depaja Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	Lakewood Suspension 18017 - Lakewood Driveshaft Safety Loops - Overview - SummitRacing.com Cheap and easy to put in. Not only can you have your body work messed up if it goes, it can also flip your car if it digs into the pavement. __________________ -Mike Project: To run 12 seconds one of these years. Link to my project blog. Last edited by Depaja : November 9th, 2009 at 05:38 PM.

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