Rally Anarchy Warning: This website may be harmful to children and other living things. http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/index.php Thu, 17 May 2012 21:04:24 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65642#msg-65642 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65642#msg-65642
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Carl S
Lots of wild turkeys running around in my yard and woods.

Can you trap, shoot, or otherwise kill and eat those legally? Or do you need permits?
I keep thinking about getting a brood of rabbits to have for food. Gotta get the wife into the idea of eating rabbit. It's delicious and they are cheap and easy to raise.]]> NoCoast General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:28 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65641#msg-65641 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65641#msg-65641
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Carl S
At LSPR last year I towed Dillon Van Way's fiesta from kenton to houghton on a strap with my volvo, through a rain storm. It took about 3 hours to go 70 miles. So I'm no stranger to flat towing. I'll have to see what kind of scheme I can think up to get the car back here. I've got a coworker looking in to an astro van for me, so if that works out I plan to drive the astro while I build the volvo, use the astro as a service rig, and drive my wife's taurus once baby #3 gets here at the end of august and she "upgrades" to some minivan type thing.

We've been in our new place for a week now, this week has been my first week at the new job. Lots of wild turkeys running around in my yard and woods. I went for a walk on sunday evening and came back with 24 wood ticks on me.

Wha!!!!!!
Didn't i say to get out the garden shears and snip that thing off?
You do understand how that works dontcha??
Madre dio!]]> john vanlandingham General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 19:29:45 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65640#msg-65640 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65640#msg-65640
We've been in our new place for a week now, this week has been my first week at the new job. Lots of wild turkeys running around in my yard and woods. I went for a walk on sunday evening and came back with 24 wood ticks on me.]]> Carl S General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 18:35:17 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65639#msg-65639 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65639#msg-65639
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john vanlandingham

You Pee, MI $700
[up.craigslist.org]

This one is about an hour from me. I'm toying with the idea of just continuing to drive my volvo and build this for rally, but I dont have a way to get the car back to my place right now. I also cant find a decent second vehicle to replace the volvo with so I can start tearing in to it. Bugger!

I've been towed 50 miles home on the end of a tow-strap---in summer on powdered talc dry roads, blinding dust*... 50 miles of asphalt I'd have to take a Tom Clancy novel along to read and try and stay awake.

You must be able to barrow somebodys van and a toe dolly..
You moved yet?

*.45 cal dirt boogers for week afterward]]> john vanlandingham General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 17:58:42 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65638#msg-65638 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65638#msg-65638
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john vanlandingham

You Pee, MI $700
[up.craigslist.org]

This one is about an hour from me. I'm toying with the idea of just continuing to drive my volvo and build this for rally, but I dont have a way to get the car back to my place right now. I also cant find a decent second vehicle to replace the volvo with so I can start tearing in to it. Bugger!]]> Carl S General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 17:43:29 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65637#msg-65637 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65637#msg-65637 State College PA $600
[pennstate.craigslist.org]



Dover, OH
$1
[tuscarawas.craigslist.org]

Im looking to trade my merkur for a motorcycle. Here's some info on it has 126,xxx miles runs good needs minor work like rear shocks,rack and pinion,upper dash and tires. Text me what you got 3 three o 4 zero 1 nine 3 o eight. I can give pics and more info]]> john vanlandingham General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 13:07:00 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65636#msg-65636 Re: Looking to start out, car options? http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,64432,65636#msg-65636 $700 for a clean one
[wheeling.craigslist.org]

Albany NY for $1
[albany.craigslist.org]



You Pee, MI $700
[up.craigslist.org]


Pittsburgh PA clean but $1800
[pittsburgh.craigslist.org]


Putnam CT---hmmmmm $1500
[newlondon.craigslist.org]




Philadelphia, PA $1200
[philadelphia.craigslist.org]


Ever-rot WA, 30 miles from here:
[seattle.craigslist.org]

$700
]]> john vanlandingham General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 12:23:11 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65635#msg-65635 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65635#msg-65635 [www.deltecco.com]

Or make your own for virtually nothing. Instructions and a video of how to make your own.
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Calculating your load is ok but choosing your fuse sizes based on actual readings is the way to go. Considering the cost of buying a shunt (assuming you have a meter anyway) is nothing. Plus you can use it for diagnosing high amp draw devices like your fuel pump etc.]]> zerodegreec General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 10:54:20 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65634#msg-65634 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65634#msg-65634
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zeerodegreec
How many of you own or built yourself a shunt to test what the actual amp draw is on the circuit(s) that you are putting fuses into?

I attempted to calcumalate the amperage per circuit - but I also tried to separate devices and put on separate circuits such that if they went down it would only affect 1 critical component at a time.

I have the same push button breakers as Casworth.]]> vbares General Discussion Thu, 17 May 2012 09:20:43 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65633#msg-65633 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65633#msg-65633 heymagic Construction Zone Thu, 17 May 2012 07:49:45 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65632#msg-65632 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65632#msg-65632


Took this pic, just cause it was cool to see a seat in there



I actually finished up just about everything as far as cage bars, but my phone died so I didn't get pics with the A pillar supports or my cardboard dash mockup in place. Final welding Starts on FRIDAY!]]> aj_johnson Construction Zone Thu, 17 May 2012 06:44:24 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65631#msg-65631 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65631#msg-65631
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zerodegreec
How many of you own or built yourself a shunt to test what the actual amp draw is on the circuit(s) that you are putting fuses into? Willing to bet people are running with fuses WAY over sized for the actual load of the circuit. We went through the drag truck a couple years ago and you would be amazed at how many circuits had a 15A fuse and ran only 2A at full load.

I just steal my really low amp AC/DC amp clamps from work. SO COOL :bounce:

But sooo expensive.]]> HiTempguy General Discussion Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:32 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65630#msg-65630 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65630#msg-65630 heymagic Construction Zone Wed, 16 May 2012 11:33:47 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65629#msg-65629 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65629#msg-65629 aj_johnson Construction Zone Wed, 16 May 2012 06:32:18 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65628#msg-65628 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65628#msg-65628 zerodegreec General Discussion Wed, 16 May 2012 06:24:18 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65627#msg-65627 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65627#msg-65627
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fliz
Wouldn't it have been easier to just throw a 20A fuse into the slot than have to replace a breaker? 20A fuse could be swapped out on stage.

To Steve's point about accuracy, I thought I remember somebody saying that a repeatedly tripped breaker could allow a much higher current, and increase the possibility of wiring shorts.
No Chad, the breakers I have are push button, not the little spade fuse thingies. I just pushed it back on, the swap was at a later time. No need to swap breakers if their speced right, I just didnt do it right for that circuit.

]]> Cosworth General Discussion Wed, 16 May 2012 05:46:22 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65626#msg-65626 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65626#msg-65626
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zerodegreec
Look for the smoke boys!

It's what I always tell the enginerds at work;

Don't tell me I can't run XX amps through (insert gauge of wire from 12 to 18). The smoke will let me know pretty quick whether I can or not :beer:


Haha depending on the application that's sorta true, but if you run anything over 5 feet you'll start to get a fairly significant voltage drop.]]> czwalga General Discussion Wed, 16 May 2012 04:40:01 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65625#msg-65625 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65625#msg-65625 shiza Construction Zone Tue, 15 May 2012 23:43:40 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65624#msg-65624 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65624#msg-65624
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zerodegreec
Look for the smoke boys!

It's what I always tell the enginerds at work;

Don't tell me I can't run XX amps through (insert gauge of wire from 12 to 18). The smoke will let me know pretty quick whether I can or not :beer:]]> HiTempguy General Discussion Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:47 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65520,65623#msg-65623 Re: Preparedness and redundancy http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65520,65623#msg-65623
vito, if you had a spare front control arm (assuming sway bar option on either end) I can get those swapped in about 5 min provided they are already bushed, and have a ball joint. Might be worthwhile?
IF you get creative with a wrench, socket and welder you can put together a little control arm nut remover to get at the bastard inside the subframe.

I have a collection of hemostats (locking small needle-nose pliers from the hospital) that I use all the time when changing brake rotors, coolant lines etc. Probably a service area item, but much cheaper and easier than carrying 5 pair of vice-grips. also amazing for grabbing hot nuts and bolts

Does anyone carry a small ziplock baggie of the little rubber gloves? or mechanics gloves. Just about anything you touch is going to be hot, hot brakes, lug nuts engine bay etc.

What about carrying a high powered batter floodlight for night rallies? I've seen quite a few videos of teams losing lights.

Also, how come no one has mentioned a pint of whiskey? seems like that could come in handy]]> aj_johnson General Discussion Tue, 15 May 2012 20:21:45 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65622#msg-65622 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65622#msg-65622
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heymagic
I'm going to suggest following Grant's thoughts. I don't care for that bar the way it is. Keep it straight from the side, make it a bit smaller. Remember that a HANS may hang up on it as it is AND someday an E_Crew guy may need to get in there to help someone.

Lets hope not!

I think I can make that happen, thanks for the help guys.]]> aj_johnson Construction Zone Tue, 15 May 2012 19:59:36 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65621#msg-65621 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65621#msg-65621 heymagic Construction Zone Tue, 15 May 2012 16:39:43 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65520,65620#msg-65620 Re: Preparedness and redundancy http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65520,65620#msg-65620
Its all about getting through the stage or stages and the transit back to service.

The WRC boys carry a drive shaft or two and control arms. But the cars are also built so that parts can almost be hot swapped. Few cars in NA are engineered to this spec.]]> zerodegreec General Discussion Tue, 15 May 2012 16:33:52 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65619#msg-65619 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65619#msg-65619
its all about application. I like the new fuses that have a small LED built into them. If they blow the LED will turn on (its a very high resistance and the voltage drop across it will not hurt anything). Keith, Hardy's car has them.. Great use of them.]]> zerodegreec General Discussion Tue, 15 May 2012 16:23:30 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65618#msg-65618 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65618#msg-65618 alkun Construction Zone Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:48 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65617#msg-65617 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65617#msg-65617
I used fuses for things that did not matter so much and breakers for things I might want to reset mid stage and see what tripped.]]> derek General Discussion Tue, 15 May 2012 13:27:04 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65616#msg-65616 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65616#msg-65616 NoCoast Construction Zone Tue, 15 May 2012 12:50:40 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,65615,65615#msg-65615 Flat Hood 242 in Texas for $750 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,65615,65615#msg-65615 houston.craigslist.org]]]> wvonkessler For Sale Tue, 15 May 2012 11:58:04 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65614#msg-65614 Re: audi 80 back at it! http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,53860,65614#msg-65614 aj_johnson Construction Zone Tue, 15 May 2012 11:47:34 -0700 http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65613#msg-65613 Re: Breakers vs. Fuses http://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,65590,65613#msg-65613
My new car will have a full panel of breakers.]]> phlat65 General Discussion Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:28 -0700