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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
Curt Nichols
Hey, Adam.
The only thing I do need to know is if you still would like to purchase aT-shirt. Yep, put me down for an XL. By the way, what part of town are you going to be living in?I'll be in east Queen Anne / Westlake area, a few blocks from where I live now, but a little closer to Lake Union. Curt |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
ADAM BIRNBAUM
Bobby,
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I need a shirt size from ya. -Adam ----- Original Message -----
From: <Bobarino91@...> To: <PacNW928@...> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [PacNW928] Shark Drag T-shirt graphic Adam,can send you a check. take care and thanks for the greeting. |
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Re; Coil discussions
Ralph S. Smith
Tom, the coil does effectively amplify the voltage, but it is more
complicated and it is really a just converting low voltage energy into high voltage energy. In reality the voltage forces some sizable amount of current through one of the coil windings which creates a magnetic field in the core. The field is stored energy, when the current in the first winding is stopped suddenly the energy in the field has to dissipate, go somewhere, so it creates a HUGE voltage in a second winding which eventually ionizes the gap between the spark plug electrodes, the rest is...well....fun. Louie mentioned the CD ignition approach which is different in that the energy is stored up in a capacitor (hence the name Capacitor Discharge) then dumped suddenly into the coil. It is change in the current flow in a coil (or transformer) that generates voltage in coils. Conservation of energy, voltage, current, joules oh boy I am making my head hurt, anyway. Yes, I think Accel has one although not all of them. Mallory and Fireball seem to be available in all the autoparts places. The look distinctly different and small, not long and round, more boxy. Louie has a point about saturation, I also have forgotten most of the little magnetics I learned in the first place. If the design is correct saturation should be avoidable, although I am not sure if saturation is good or bad in an ignition system. I believe Louie is also correct that choice of coil would depend on the ignition control system. The reason it is attractive is that they seem to be getting popular. The whole chrysler line uses the Ecoil in the distributor cap don't they? I like the E style better and was hoping to use them when the shark needs new coils. RSS |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
ADAM BIRNBAUM
Sounds good Bobby, I'll put you down for a shirt.
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If your shark is up for a t-belt re-tension, I'd definitely get it handled soon, whether or not you decide to race. A slipped or broken belt can really ruin your day. If I can be pushy for a second, Make the appointment now! :). If you are looking for squeal free brakes, the only cure I know if is to order the Axxis (sp?) pads from 928 Specialists along with the factory vibration dampeners. Just call over there and tell them you want squeal free brakes, and they'll set you up with all the right stuff. If you do get the re-tension done prior to the drags, I hope you will possibly reconsider running with the squeaky brakes. I can understand if you think it will attract a lot of unwanted attention, but at the same time I would hate to see you miss out on the fun. I think we (this group of 928 owners) have all suffered from the squeaky brake syndrome, so it's no big deal to us. We'll all be there to back you up if some turbo'd Toyota or tubbed shoebox driver hassles ya. (Right Guys?) -Adam ----- Original Message -----
From: <Bobarino91@...> To: <PacNW928@...> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [PacNW928] Shark Drag T-shirt graphic Adam,can send you a check. take care and thanks for the greeting. |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
ADAM BIRNBAUM
Sure Rob,
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The team names are as follows: Stuttgart Air Force Stuttgart Luftwaffe Stuttgart Blitzkried Stuttgart Autorennengruppe Stuttgart Rennenautogruppe and for simplicity's sake: Team 928 I'd like to hear some feedback from the Team on what everyone's preference is. The nicknames are as follows : 1) Louie "The Professor" Ott 2) Steve "Slottman" Ott 3) Terry "The Enforcer" Redinger 4) Tom "Midlman" Middleton 5) Rob "Dolby" Fossett 6) Curt "Bitwiz" Nichols 7) Adam "A-bomb" Birnbaum 8) Mark "Hot Plate" Rosenfield 9) Chris "Concorde" Ford 10) Lloyd "The Prophet" Johnson 11) Ray " The Scalpel" Henson 12) Andy "Slam" Pope 13) Nick "Goose" Daffern 14) Phil "Gorilla" Wilson 15) Jim "Dr. Frankenstein" Viglietta 16) Bobby "Bobarino" -Adam ----- Original Message -----
From: <huntnphool@...> To: <PacNW928@...> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [PacNW928] Shark Drag T-shirt graphic Adam,send it again?. |
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Re: Shark Drag Update
ADAM BIRNBAUM
Kinda makes ya feel like we're going to be fish in a barrel, or should that
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be sharks in barrel? I guess the bottom line is, regardless of how we fare overall, I have no doubt that we will be having the most fun of anyone there. Bring 'em all on: Blown small blocks, tunnel rammed rat motors, FI'd Keith Black Hemi's, turbo'd Toyota's, nitroused Nissan's, it don't matter. TEAM 928 WILL ROCK THE PLACE! -Adam ----- Original Message -----
From: <redinger@...> To: <PacNW928@...> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [PacNW928] Shark Drag Update Hi tech import vs. American muscle at the drag strip?? Are we feedingon a road course? |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
ADAM BIRNBAUM
Sure, what the heck, I'll just take a second mortgage on the house to cover
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it. Now..., will that be with Mahle or Kolbenschmitt pistons? I'll throw in the GTS baffle just for kicks, too. :) -Adam ----- Original Message -----
From: <redinger@...> To: <PacNW928@...> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [PacNW928] Shark Drag T-shirt graphic Adam, |
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Re: Re; Coil discussions
Hi,
<> I would be just a little careful if you are considering changing to a different coil type. The Bosch ignition books I have read indicate that the ignition systems change the coil charging rate depending on the engine rpm so the spark doesn't fall off at the higher rpms nor use excessive current at lower rpms. To me, this means that the coil is an integral part of the whole ignition system. Change coils and you may end up with a poorer performing, less reliable system than stock. Do some tests with the new style coil and see if they really are better before the originals fail. If you have a dual coil 928, try an E style on one side and compare spark to the other side. The earlier 928s, I believe, would be more tolerant to an aftermarket coil than the later dual coil more sophisticated systems. The 928 ignition system (other than the plug wires) seems to be one of the more reliable electrical parts of the car. Guess that's still not saying much<g>. I'd hate to damage an ignition control module because the (improved) coil was the wrong impedance or something. I don't want to dampen anyone's enthusiasm for improving their car. Think through what your goals are, do research, and weigh all the possibilities. Louie Ott |
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Re: Shark Drag Update
Hi tech import vs. American muscle at the drag strip?? Are we feeding
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someone's misplaced ego? Isn't that roughly analagous to 928 vs '55 Chevy on a road course? Terry Adam Birnbaum wrote: Hello everyone, |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
Adam,
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I already have Stoneguards in place, but I do still need the Devek stroker kit. Might that be a suitable substitute prize? Terry Adam Birnbaum wrote: Yo Bobby! |
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Shark Drag Update
Adam Birnbaum
Hello everyone,
I called SIR again about the drags on June 25th. It appears that the format has changed from a straight "import day" to "high tech import vs. american muscle". Just though I'd let you know. I again got assurances that our stock radiator overflow tanks and battery boxes would pass tech inspection, so it looks like everyone should be good to go. The guy did say that the cars shouldn't have any major leaks, need decent tread, and no cracked winshields. If you car will break into the 13's (are you listening Louie, Lloyd, and now Bobby -The GT brothers) you will need to have a Snell 85 or better helmet. I will bring mine just in case anyone needs to borrow it, I'm sure I won't need it. Gates open at 8am, races start at 9am. At the ticket booth you will need to buy a tech card for $25. Then pull up to the tech lane and get checked out. I am planning on being there early, probably at 7:30. The more the merrier, this way we can stake out a place in the infield to pit. The track said there can be anywhere from 200 - 500 participants, and that you will get anywhere fro 2-5 practice runs to dial in. Okay Team, LET'S ROCK! -Adam |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
Adam Birnbaum
Yo Bobby!
No big deal, actually its awesome that you are now part of the team. Let me give you the quick rundown. I'm printing up team shirts, and everyone is getting a nickname on the back. Is "Bobarino" good with you? or would you like some other name. SIR is charging $25 to race, the cost of the shirts looks like it'll be about $10. There will be trophies and a Drag Day Poker prize. I'll eat the expense for these if it doesn't run too much, otherwise I might spread the cost which shouldn't run more than $5 a head. So, I think we're looking at a max of $40 for the event, which keeps in line with my target budget of $50/head in planning these gatherings. The Dyno Day Poker is played as follows: Everyone submits to me what they think their best Elapsed time, top speed, and reaction time will be. The person who is the closest wins the prize. At this point I'm thinking of some headlight Stoneguards. If anyone already has these, pipe up. If too many do I'll find another prize. Glad to have you aboard Bobby, I look forward to meeting you in person on the 25th. June that is :). -Adam ---------- From: Bobarino91@...way) and i can participate since its on a Sunday! (my only day off). well, ifeel a little better now. thanks, and i'll see you JUNE 25th. |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
Adam,
if you print up the t-shirt, i'll buy it if i'm there or not! Bobarino would be perfect. i'm not sure if i'll actually race though, depends on weather or not i get my t-belt retensioned in time and the squeaky brakes fixed. i won't race it unless its perfect. but none the less, the shirt would be great, i'll be there with cash in hand for you or if you want, i can send you a check. take care and thanks for the greeting. Bobby '91 GT |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
Adam Birnbaum
Hey Bobby,
I think we might have crossed wires somewhere, sorry if I caused some confusion. The good news is that the drags aren't until Sunday June 25th, the better news is if your available, you can participate! What do you think? -Adam ---------- From: Bobarino91@...didn't get there until around 3pm. gates were closed and i was the lone soulthere. how did it go? any news/details for me? sorry i missed meeting all you guys. take care. |
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Re: Shark Drag T-shirt graphic
Hi Curt,
Sorry to hear you can't make it. I was planning on bringing my family station wagon down to blow you away, but I guess it will stay home ;-0. (ha ha) Anyway, are you staying in town or moving to (yikes) the eastside?? Later, tom 87S4 P.S. The wagon does really have a chance of giving you a run for the money, (Volvo 850 R conservatively rated at 240 hp at 0 - 60 in 6.5sec and 1/4 mile 14.5..... all without any mods ;-) ) --- In PacNW928@..., Curt Nichols <curt_nichols@a...> wrote: Hey, Adam & all.Drag, with closing on a condo, moving, and having Mom out to visit for a weekall threatening to happen right around that same time. It looks likeboth the drags and the autocross are off my list for the weekend. |
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