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Old 02-13-2005 | 01:17 AM
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looks like some peeps are going to need to get there nhra licences this year.


as far as class

pro-lightning at world ford challenge and truck and lightning in nmra just can't qualify any faster than 9.10

or they could run in the new new vortech sponsored outlaw class in nmra
 
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Old 02-13-2005 | 08:32 AM
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These Trucks Are Going To Compete @ World Ford Challenge & Lightningfest 2005's Pro Lightning Class. This class has a 3700 Lb. weight Minimum & It's Pro Tree, Heads Up Racing! Heads Up is Where It's At!

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Old 02-13-2005 | 09:56 PM
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These Trucks Are Going To Compete @ World Ford Challenge & Lightningfest 2005's Pro Lightning Class. This class has a 3700 Lb. weight Minimum & It's Pro Tree, Heads Up Racing! Heads Up is Where It's At!

Thanx 9 sec gen 1!...This year should be Unbelievable! for the gen 2's.. 32V 3.3 WSC on stock suspension, turbo's on stock suspension,2 valve 2.3 KB with a 4-link suspension.and on and on we go! Won't be long and we'll ALL get to see what the different approaches/Combo's will produce! its going to be fun none the less! Did you say 8's side by side? That would be Awsome! I hope it ALL comes together for us both! Good Luck!...JL
 
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Old 02-13-2005 | 11:33 PM
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i just creamed my pants those L's look SICK!!!!


already said it once, but i'll say it again... i CANNOT WAIT til racing season is here!!!!!
 
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Old 02-14-2005 | 10:41 AM
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quote ''That bumper looks terrible. I hope they will be doing something about that??

Everything else looks pretty good, but IMO it's no longer a lightning. (PS, don't turn this into a flame thread, it's just my opinion)


It sure aint no cavalier !!!!!!!!!!! Man that truck is bad!!!!


Dale
 
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Old 02-14-2005 | 04:56 PM
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WTG Johnny!

I think your ride is awesome!

Glad to see someone take a Gen 2 to the next level!

I hope to attend a few NMRA events this year and can't wait to see the beast in action!

Jamie
2004 Tough Truck championship runner-up
 
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Old 02-14-2005 | 07:59 PM
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and NO the bumper is not finished!..Right now Charlis truck and mine are in the choping cutting grinding hamering stage!.. JL
 
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Old 02-14-2005 | 08:34 PM
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trucks are looking good
 
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Old 02-14-2005 | 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by JohnnyLightning
and NO the bumper is not finished!..Right now Charlis truck and mine are in the choping cutting grinding hamering stage!.. JL
That's good, cuz I would beat your *** if that was my truck and you left my bumper that way

No offense, but what is the need for the wheelie bar?? You guys hardly pull the wheels now, I doubt that the trucks will be flipping over backwards anytime soon.

Hell, NMRA pure street cars don't even have bars. And Burcham is cutting 1.3's in real street in alot less weight and his car isn't in need of a bar, so I guess I'm wondering is it useful or are you just trying to look cool?? Seems like Race Rice to me.
 

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Old 02-15-2005 | 02:34 AM
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Awesome Truck JL are you changing the power train for this year?
 
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Old 02-15-2005 | 08:34 PM
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OneBadF150: "Awesome Truck JL are you changing the power train for this year?"

Thanx! No were leaving the power train the same, were going with more cubic inch tho. around a 360 ci....JL
 
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Old 02-15-2005 | 09:21 PM
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That's good, cuz I would beat your *** if that was my truck and you left my bumper that way

No offense, but what is the need for the wheelie bar?? You guys hardly pull the wheels now, I doubt that the trucks will be flipping over backwards anytime soon.

Hell, NMRA pure street cars don't even have bars. And Burcham is cutting 1.3's in real street in alot less weight and his car isn't in need of a bar, so I guess I'm wondering is it useful or are you just trying to look cool?? Seems like Race Rice to me.
They could be on there for various reasons, I'll list a few:

1. Appearance. Just like the ground effects kit on the Lightning, simply appearance. The Lightning would be just as fast without it.

2. Just because he feels like it.

3. Some extra change in his pocket.

4. Maybe the suspension will be tuned to use the wheelie bars. You can ride a wheelie in a Geo Metro if the suspension is built to do so. It sure would put on a cool show.

5. The same reason you bought your Lightning, simply because you want to. There are some that think a fast truck is a dumb idea...a truck is for work, that's why there's a big bed back there. I obviously don't feel that way because I like going fast in big trucks.
 
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Old 02-15-2005 | 09:25 PM
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Originally posted by 99svtlightning
I obviously don't feel that way because I like going fast in big trucks.
 
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Old 02-15-2005 | 10:09 PM
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have you ever seen a wheelie bar work?

They are an integral part of the suspension.

OBSERVE:

http://www.motorcityoutlaws.com/user...000hpdyno.mpeg


Only Look at the "wheelie bar" and watch hos much it atually moves, especially when they lift off the gas.
 
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Old 02-15-2005 | 10:17 PM
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Originally posted by l-menace
have you ever seen a wheelie bar work?

They are an integral part of the suspension.

OBSERVE:

http://www.motorcityoutlaws.com/user...000hpdyno.mpeg


Only Look at the "wheelie bar" and watch hos much it atually moves, especially when they lift off the gas.
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