Is This Crazy?

[RallySnake]

To respond to the negative posts: I have torn up two differentials, 12+ sets of tires and the bearing in one rear hub in my 25 years of autocrosses, burnouts, donuts and rallies. I do have way too much fun with my big, small block and this project is intended to reduce the cost of broken bits. If you never spin your tires, drift through turns or run on a track, then I am sure you find this idea crazy.

For the positive posts: Thanks for your interest. The best thing about these forums is sharing ideas. I was really hoping to hear from someone who has tried it. Jaguar rear ends are really difficult to fix!

The weather in Northridge is beautiful, sunny and 68 degrees right now. This is THE place to own an open sports car. You just have to put up with the outragious cost of living and local politics. Here's a view you don't get in Arizona:



RS

[Slither]

Originally Posted by RallySnake

To respond to the negative posts: I have torn up two differentials, 12+ sets of tires and the bearing in one rear hub in my 25 years of autocrosses, burnouts, donuts and rallies. I do have way too much fun with my big, small block and this project is intended to reduce the cost of broken bits. If you never spin your tires, drift through turns or run on a track, then I am sure you find this idea crazy.

For the positive posts: Thanks for your interest. The best thing about these forums is sharing ideas. I was really hoping to hear from someone who has tried it. Jaguar rear end stuff is getting expensive!

The weather in Northridge is beautiful, sunny and 68 degrees right now. This is THE place to own an open sports car. You just have to put up with the outragious cost of living and local politics.
RallySnake,


RS

You treat your cars the way you want to. They are your cars. But I would not be proud to announce that I have gone through two differentials, 12+ sets of tires and a bearing in a hub doing mindless burnouts, auto-crosses etc.!
I too, am a racer with two full blown road course Mustangs sitting in my garage. I just don't see the thrill that you do by doing burnouts and abusing the car for purposes that it was not intended to do. I know you are smarter than that because I have seen your posts on here for years.
I grew up in Canoga Park/Northridge and moved to Phoenix where it will be 75 degrees this afternoon! I am aware of the cost of living and the politics. Why do you think I moved?
Not trying to take the wind out of your sails. I just don't get the useless burnouts! Maybe your cost of living is too high because you spend too much money on tires!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Slither

Not trying to take the wind out of your sails. I just don't get the useless burnouts! Maybe your cost of living is too high because you spend too much money on tires!

Well it's not like he's hurting anybody... and he enjoys it, so WTF. It's really no different than a lot of other hobbies that essentially just tear stuff up with really nothing to show for it. For example, shooting skeet or trap -- at the end of the day you've busted a lot of clay birds, wasted primers, wads, powder, and shot... and what do you have to show for it? Absolutely nothing.

[frdfver]

Everyone gets their own personal satisfaction fron one thing or another with most of them being not all that cost effective......

Paul T.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by frdfver

Everyone gets their own personal satisfaction fron one thing or another with most of them being not all that cost effective......

Uhhh, Paul... without question the "Cobra hobby" has been the least cost effective of any of my stupid hobbies -- by far.

[frdfver]

Patrickt, I like that and also resemble that, hoping soon that I will join the rest of the drivers instead of builders....Still throwing money at it and all my other hobbies.

Paul T.

[Grubby]

I thought NRA Highpower was expensive. My Distinguished Riflemans badge probably set me back $10k and 5 years of hard work.

The Cobra is more expensive.

In the end we do hobbies because they are fun or somehow rewarding.

John

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by RallySnake

To respond to the negative posts: I have torn up two differentials, 12+ sets of tires and the bearing in one rear hub in my 25 years of autocrosses, burnouts, donuts and rallies. I do have way too much fun with my big, small block and this project is intended to reduce the cost of broken bits. If you never spin your tires, drift through turns or run on a track, then I am sure you find this idea crazy.

For the positive posts: Thanks for your interest. The best thing about these forums is sharing ideas. I was really hoping to hear from someone who has tried it. Jaguar rear ends are really difficult to fix!

The weather in Northridge is beautiful, sunny and 68 degrees right now. This is THE place to own an open sports car. You just have to put up with the outragious cost of living and local politics. Here's a view you don't get in Arizona:



RS

I'm not sure why you are upset about negative posts. You asked a question, so you should expect some negative comments.

In my opinion, using water to spray on your tires while drifting in the corners, or on the track is irresponsible.