Thanks Mike, something I have been wanting to do for a while, a shep dog box would do the trick, unfortunately its not in my budget at this time. Just to get by I'm probably going to do the standard shep rebuild for now, it has proven itself to me over and over.

yes sir, the video seems slow to what it was actually doing, it is a handful now but I felt comfortable with it and can't wait to get back in and try it again.


Thanks Ivan, its been way too long, I was happy to actually get it to the track this past weekend. I have to pull up my time slips but I believe I hit a few 1/8 mile 89mph to 1/4 142-144 mph. Its hard to gauge what it will even do right now, just have to get a better shifting trans and make at least a good 1/8 mile pass to see the potential. It will get there eventually, hows the 240 coming along?


yes that was first round eliminations. After trying 2 times in qualifying... we decided to try and adjust the clutch to see if that would help get it into gear. It felt better but, I got locked out of every gear so I know the trans is definitely toast. I was dissapointed only for the fact that I let some fans down. I know a lot of people were there expecting big things to happen, just unfortunate that the transmission didn't allow us to get at least 1 solid pass. However we did make some good progress on getting a lot of other issues worked out and I learned a lot on what adjustments I need to make to the chassis as well. It was a great experience coming up to ID, very nice track and met some great people.


Thanks Nils my little buddha loved the track, he only cried when I lost Anytime you need anything just let me know. I have a lot of respect for you and your car, anything to help fellow racer out its nice to have someone at your caliber right around the corner, hope all went well at the track for you.


I just want to thank you for all you have done for me. Jake is a stand up guy and doesn't give up... a true friend and that is hard to find in this type of industry. I know a lot of people may not see it, but this past weekend was a learning experience. You know what they say... Rome wasn't built overnight, with a new build even the things we thought were ok needs some adjustments, it will get there we both know it. After work, going to take off the tie, pull up the sleeves and start wrenching again, talked to Vince and he's on board

 

I cannot wait to see this car out again... it is a beast

 

July 11th-12th is the goal. This event will be the BOTI in Las Vegas. Hopefully Dan can get the trans sorted out by then and get it back together.

 

Damn Dan I feel your pain you know what I'm going threw right now but I appreciate all the help you give me...you da Man and as always I'm down to do whatever I can for you that I can. So if there's anything I can do to help let me know but ummm I still need to use the cherry picker etc.

everything will work out for you I know it just don't break anymore toes

 

Dan, you're definitely overdue with some good luck so keep at it.

The top end is crazy!

 

Dan it was a pleasure seeing you, Erika, and the Buddah....glad i was able to help out a little. Your car imo has the capability of being the fastest evo VIII in the country....get the tranny rebuilt and shatter some records homey

 

Also, keep me posted on whether or not you can make the vegas event....I may try to make it down.

 

Hey Dan! I also wanted to say thanks on Nils' side as well for the pillowball mounts.. sorry about pestering you with the phone calls as well.
Dan went out of his way on the day of his races in Idaho to help us out in Vegas.
1st class guy all around!
Dan has all of the vegas evo guys behind him he has helped us all!
Good luck to you man and if you need anything let me know and ill do my best,
I cant wait to see you and the car at BOTI!
Congrats on the baby boy as well.
Brandon Chappell

 

Thanks for the support, I was happy to help you and Nils out, anything to help a fellow racer. I know how it is when you need one small part to get your car going and hopefully someone has it. So if you need anything just let me know. Shep is just about done with my trans, then back to the track. Next Friday is BOTI so if all goes well this Evo will hit some good numbers. Jake Montgomery will be here to help out too, he has been a great help and I can't thank him enough. Stop by our tent at BOTI to hang out we will have plenty of chairs

 

sweet ill maybe take you up on that I was planning on coming out and checking it out, and seeing you monster in action

 

Dan If I'm not up in slc I'll mob down and check it out, the evo is going to get some good numbers fo sho