Lets build a dM "24hrs of LeMons" car for next yr

Rhoad Racing · Post by **Rhoad Racing** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:37 am

CodyW · Post by **CodyW** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:49 am

wooley and i just read through all that crap and it seems hilariously fun. if you're serious, i'd like to see if we can get s3 on board somehow (maybe trade an ad for entry fees or something? who knows). seems fun though.

Rhoad Racing · Post by **Rhoad Racing** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:18 pm

Im sure that can be arranged

P.Haire · Post by **P.Haire** » Thu May 15, 2008 1:19 pm

wow i had no idea it was so close. i thought they only ran in michigan and cali.

Generz · Post by **Generz** » Thu May 15, 2008 1:28 pm

Yeah.. they ran it at CMP/Kershaw this year.

Erik and I had talked about taking Ainsley's old S13 to do it.. but honestly I don't think the car was strong enough to make it.

P.Haire · Post by **P.Haire** » Thu May 15, 2008 1:46 pm

doing it in a full frame car would be the best. that way you could just bash through everything. crown vics make great "race cars".

kalifornia087 · Post by **kalifornia087** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:28 pm

I've been wanting to build something for it ever since they did it the FOERST time. It looks like so much fun.
I thought about doing it in my crx but decided to daily drive it instead of demolishing it in a race lol.

We should do eeeet!! I can source cheap vehicles without much problem! i know where a $200 86 325e is right now, and possibly one camaro and a 4 door ef civic.

CodyW · Post by **CodyW** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:47 pm

my only requests are that we build like crazy 5 foot exhaust pipes and make it look hella angry. murder it out and stuff.

this could be mad fun.

kalifornia087 · Post by **kalifornia087** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:49 pm

Oh hell yes. It would have to be gnarltown if its done.

Dr. Marlow · Post by **Dr. Marlow** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:56 pm

we do need a theme and i sugges boso
crazy wings, bigass pipes, pointy front, crazy flares, race paint

CodyW · Post by **CodyW** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:01 pm

yes, yes, and yes. this totally has to happen.

POOPscandal · Post by **POOPscandal** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:04 pm

oh shit... i have an extra 1980 celica shell that would look awesome all boso'd out. me, cody, and erin talked about it once, but this would be even better. i'm willing to donate to the cause... though it'd be nice if i could keep the glass for backup for the '81 i'm putting all my good parts into.

Cankles · Post by **Cankles** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:57 pm

id be hella down. after watching the top gear where they did a 24 hour event, ive wanted to do one!!!

Jacobphoto · Post by **Jacobphoto** » Thu May 15, 2008 4:37 pm

CodyW wrote:wooley and i just read through all that crap and it seems hilariously fun. if you're serious, i'd like to see if we can get s3 on board somehow (maybe trade an ad for entry fees or something? who knows). seems fun though.

that won't work. Straight cash, homie...

Some friends of mine just competed in the event last weekend = http://www.porcubimmer.com. They had some sponsors that helped out, but they still spend around $900 per person for their car and all the various equipment and expenses. They actually led the race for several laps, but ran into some mechanical issues.

You have the $500 car, plus tune-up items (timing belt, spark plugs, fluids, probably worth it to replace the radiator, new tires, etc). You should probably redo the suspension if you want to take the race seriously, lots of teams had an extra set or two of wheels and tires. Plus you HAVE to have a cage, safety net, no glass, FIA seat and harness, etc. And a lot of people welded on protective bars around the car to keep from being popped. Plus gas for the race car, gas for the tow vehicle, etc...

then there's entry fees - $500 per car in entry fees, plus $100 per driver, minimum 4 drivers.

This race often costs $3,000 to $5,000 per team to enter.

Oh, and you have to "apply" to get in. They only take a certain number of entrants, you can't just show up on race day with a car.

Cankles · Post by **Cankles** » Thu May 15, 2008 4:55 pm

Jacobphoto wrote:
CodyW wrote:wooley and i just read through all that crap and it seems hilariously fun. if you're serious, i'd like to see if we can get s3 on board somehow (maybe trade an ad for entry fees or something? who knows). seems fun though.
This race often costs $3,000 to $5,000 per team to enter.Oh, and just show up on race day with a car and dominate.

i think jacob has the idea. so now i say we find a chassis to run, and destroy dis shit