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Simmons-Racing · 03-18-2010, 10:48 PM

Anyone going tomorrow night?

Eric

crazysaywhat · 03-18-2010, 10:57 PM

i kno a bunch of ppl headed out there... but im not goin, i need to buy a new helmet and i wanna better tune b4 i go

assault187 · 03-18-2010, 11:46 PM

Whats the tech inspection like over there? Is it strict?

TalonTsi97 · 03-18-2010, 11:57 PM

I really want to go, think i'm busy but after hearing about the group going i want in. Wonder how far away it is from me?

timp · 03-19-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by assault187

Whats the tech inspection like over there? Is it strict?

I haven't been there in at least 3 years, but last time I was there, I drove up in a reaaaaally crappy 87 Dodge Charger 2.2L with a bad carb that basically smoked everyone out, and holes in the exhaust. they looked at the car for about 45 seconds and waved me through... that was open test and tune though, and like I said, a while back.

crazysaywhat · 03-19-2010, 05:53 AM

depends what you drive you could pull up in a mustang with 3 wheels on it and you pass, or a civic and they will give it a once over...

Simmons-Racing · 03-19-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by crazysaywhat

i kno a bunch of ppl headed out there... but im not goin, i need to buy a new helmet and i wanna better tune b4 i go

Do you know what year helmet is still good?

Goddabob · 03-19-2010, 12:22 PM

What time are you going I'm interested.

Simmons-Racing · 03-19-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Goddabob

What time are you going I'm interested.

Leaving at 4:45.

Eric

Chris B. · 03-19-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by assault187

Whats the tech inspection like over there? Is it strict?

For most street cars, basically as long as your battery is in the stock location or if the batters is in a battery box if it was moved, you'll be OK. Also, if you have an aftermarket hood without a latch, they will want you to have hood pins. If you don't have a snell approved helmet, you'll have to rent one. Its NJ State law.

The more you go and the more the staff gets to know you, the quicker tech inspection is. When I use to go regullarly tech inspection was:
"Anything major changed on the car?"
"No." after the car idles up with a new exhaust dump pipe sticking out under the driver's side door.
"Ok here is your wrist band. Have fun"

Simmons-Racing · 03-20-2010, 12:09 AM

For me tech was a little different,

You have a turbo or Nos?

Yes

Where is you nomex Jacket?

Right here.

Is your gas tank in stock location?

No, it has a fuel cell in the hatch. But it is all legal according to the rules.

OK, here is your wrist band

TalonTsi97 · 03-20-2010, 12:27 AM

How'd did everyone do, meaning the evo group and yourself?

crazysaywhat · 03-20-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B.

For most street cars, basically as long as your battery is in the stock location or if the batters is in a battery box if it was moved, you'll be OK. Also, if you have an aftermarket hood without a latch, they will want you to have hood pins. If you don't have a snell approved helmet, you'll have to rent one. Its NJ State law.

The more you go and the more the staff gets to know you, the quicker tech inspection is. When I use to go regullarly tech inspection was:
"Anything major changed on the car?"
"No." after the car idles up with a new exhaust dump pipe sticking out under the driver's side door.
"Ok here is your wrist band. Have fun"

yea true, i forgot it just my car looks stupid so they look it over everywhere haha, aftermarket turbo, no roof, battery in the trunk, with a 10pt cage so they look it over pretty good lol

Simmons-Racing · 03-20-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

How'd did everyone do, meaning the evo group and yourself?

I have a rubber gromet on my clutch cable that got smushed out and made the cable to long. So I was having a real hard time shifting gears and I didn't have any tools with me to fix it. Then later I noticed my vacum line came off my fuel pressure regulator, I need to clamp it on for next time. After all that, the best I could do was a 12.5 with a 1.7 60ft on RE01R's on pump gas.

There was a Evo there running 10.5 Nice!

98GSXdude · 03-20-2010, 04:21 PM

Many of you have probably met me and didn't realize it. I used to be a tech inspector at Island a few years ago, did it for 3 seasons. As long as we don't think you'll die in a wreck, or have something that will cause a wreck, then you will most likely be allowed to race that night. The guys over there do remember cars that had issues though, so make sure that its been addressed by the next time you come out.

Simmons-Racing · 03-20-2010, 11:52 PM

Here is a video of a 12.8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsR-kDHI2sw

03-18-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
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Simmons-Racing Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Macungie,P.A. Member #3034 My Ride: 2001 Miata iTrader: (2)	For me tech was a little different, You have a turbo or Nos? Yes Where is you nomex Jacket? Right here. Is your gas tank in stock location? No, it has a fuel cell in the hatch. But it is all legal according to the rules. OK, here is your wrist band __________________ 1988 Honda CRX 71 STS 2019 Ram 1500 Sponsored by Karcepts/ Moto-East

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Goddabob Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley Member #5799 iTrader: (14)	What time are you going I'm interested.

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98GSXdude Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island Member #155 iTrader: (2)	Many of you have probably met me and didn't realize it. I used to be a tech inspector at Island a few years ago, did it for 3 seasons. As long as we don't think you'll die in a wreck, or have something that will cause a wreck, then you will most likely be allowed to race that night. The guys over there do remember cars that had issues though, so make sure that its been addressed by the next time you come out. __________________ 2014 VW Jetta 1.8T C6 Z06 Supercharged 350Z E36 M3 Ex's: E46 M3, 350Z, 300ZX TT, E39 M5, 1G GSX, 2G GSX

03-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#16
Simmons-Racing Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Macungie,P.A. Member #3034 My Ride: 2001 Miata iTrader: (2)	Here is a video of a 12.8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsR-kDHI2sw __________________ 1988 Honda CRX 71 STS 2019 Ram 1500 Sponsored by Karcepts/ Moto-East

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