#34 starts it's journey back to the Texas Mile


ChipBeck

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Gentlemen,

Today (Sunday) I made a 775 mile round trip drive from Scottsdale to California & back to take a fresh set of Hoosier R-6s to Cool Tech and retrieve #34 after Kendall got it ready for the Texas Mile. Tim (Stunts) & family were on hand while I was there. :thumbsup On Wednesday morning we launch for Texas to link up with DBK. :cheers Veronica and I look forward to seeing many of our GT friends at the Mile. Cheers.

Chip

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Mullet

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Looking forward to this weekend.
 
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Glad you got you finally got your GT back Chip.:thumbsup

Good luck at the Mile.
 

2112

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I don't know how long your bumper has been gone but it looks great that way!
 

tmcphail

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Good luck Chip, Glad to be of service !
 

PL510*Jeff

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A big 10-4 for Team CB.

Chip -Be safe , Fly low and go very fast .
 

ChipBeck

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Torrie

Good luck Chip, Glad to be of service !

Gentlemen,

Our good friend and master tuner Torrie cheerfully went WAY above and beyond what anybody could expect. After flying out to California for our Dyno Day, both Terry (Apollo) and I had problems with our cars that prevented Torrie from finishing our tunes. So Torrie monitored future dyno runs via the web and made adjustments from 3000 miles away. My car was very uncooperative and went back to the dyno 5 times over a couple months!! The first 4 times something was wrong with my car but Torrie was remotely "on hand" and made sure nothing got hurt. Last Friday he spent two hours dialing my car in. The GT Forum is a special place because of men like that.

And speaking of men like that, without my asking, when I arrived to pick up my car yesterday, I was informed that Jason Heffner had paid part of my invoice in addition to swapping both of my turbos out to a slightly different design he thought would be more efficient. My old turbos took my GT to over 220 MPH at last years Texas Mile but Jason thought I would have even better results with the same model turbos that Terry was using. Heffner Performance also goes above and beyond.

And to our members who are still not aware of the capabilities of Cool Tech, LLC, you are missing out. There were 5 GTs in their small shop when I got there yesterday. Kendall and his son Ryan are most pleasant to work with and so accommodating I started to feel guilty. Between my wedding, Charley's graduation, business commitments, and family matters, I did not have time to pick my GT up while we were waiting on parts. So Kendall made arrangements to keep my car inside for an extended time so I wouldn't have to make the run to CA any more than necessary. At Cool Tech, the work always exceeds my expectations and the cost of their services is always a great deal.

Now it's up to weather, wind, driving, and lady luck. I don't know how I'll do this weekend but I am certain we'll have a good time. See you there!

Chip
 
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Glad you got your car back Chip! Good luck at the Mile!
 

soroush

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Im still putting my car back together, and at this rate I dont know if I will be able to finish by the weekend. chances are we will be on the dyno the night before the mile as usual :)

this is my work bench right now, I have to make custom harness for the new pump, solenoids, etc...
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I hope I can finish this week or I will be missing this event :(
 

Apollo

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Sure wish I could have been there to see you Chip. Looking forward to hearing your updates and impressions from the mile!
I wish you a safe trip and Good Hunting!:thumbsup
 

MarkH

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Looks like Soroush might not be the only ones trying to get it all wrapped up before the mile. We at least got it on the dyno and got some pulls. Guess we will wait and see what it runs. Mullet, what are you bringing?
 
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Mullet

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I'll be there Thur-Sun but I won't have a car to run. Maybe someone will let me take a blast down in their GT? I promise not to touch the boost controller. ;)

Heck I might run my scooter or my RV. I gotta run something! Lol

I'll definitely be lending advice, updating speeds to the forum and hopefully some wooooohooooo's for some new high speeds for our fellow GT brothers
 
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skyrex

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Best of luck this weekend Chip. I can attest to how fast Kendall can make a GT run. :thumbsup:thumbsup

So happy to hear your car is running well and I will be looking for a big number from #34.

Best of luck to all of the GT's and as always we will be anxiously watching your progress updates!! :cheers
 

nota4re

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It is always great to see you Chip and the chance to visit with Stunts and family is ALWAYS a pleasure. Yes, 'ol #34 was with us for an extended stay that neither of us really planned. It is true that the car had us stumped on more than one occasion but finally, patience and the old fashioned scientific process have paid off. I think the car is running better than it ever has - as indicated in the dyno results achieved just a few days ago.

The weather at the Texas Mile is always one of the biggest factors, so let's hope Mother nature cooperates and you are able to accomplish your objectives. I wish you a very safe trip out to the mile and back. Most of all, be safe at the Mile and have a great time. I, like many others, will be glued to the forum watching the updates and commentary from Mullet!!
 

BlackICE

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Kendall :agree:

Also would you care to share what your old fashioned scientific process found? I have my suspicions, but I rather hear it from the horse's mouth. It would most likely be of great benefit to others running the same TT system.
 
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Kendall :agree:

Also would you care to share what your old fashioned scientific process found? I have my suspicions, but I rather hear it from the horse's mouth. It would most likely be of great benefit to others running the same TT system.

I am representing Kendall as his Agent and have advised him not to publish his secret sauce. I need to make sure I collect 10% on every improvement.:lol:lol
 

Matech GT1

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Best of luck Chip. Look forward to seeing your results :)
Steve
 

BlackICE

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I am representing Kendall as his Agent and have advised him not to publish his secret sauce. I need to make sure I collect 10% on every improvement.:lol:lol

You may make so much money you can quit you day job, sell you gold, buy a BMW and just relax and cruise Castro St. listening to you iPod and surfing with your iPad. :lol
 
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You may make so much money you can quit you day job, sell you gold, buy a BMW and just relax and cruise Castro St. listening to you iPod and surfing with your iPad. :lol

Did you just describe a day in Hell?
 

BlackICE

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Did you just describe a day in Hell?

One man's hell is anothers man's heaven. :lol