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> Tricks to make JP's car heavier, similar to the other thread, but different
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post Jul 31 2006, 11:50 AM
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Seeing the other thread made me realize that what I need at this point is for JP's car to gain 10 or 15lbs.

I was wondering if those of close proximity could sneak weight into JP's car for me when he wasn't looking?

the first thing that comes to mind is pebbles and dirt... but then I realized that he will probably vacuum the car out at some point and ruin all of that hard work.

so I started this thread to see if we could think of some more permanent sneaky ways to accomplish this.

perhaps led bars screwed onto the chassis somewhere...
somewhere he doesn't look often.

for example I could fabricate a common part but pour it full of lead prior to the switch. How abour the hollow portion of the rear swing arms?

wonder if I could drill a hole and pour molten lead into them?
hmmm...

any more great Ideas?
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post Jul 31 2006, 12:08 PM
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Drill a small hole in the roll bars somewhere. Everytime you walk by the car drop some lead shot into the hole. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 31 2006, 12:11 PM
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post Jul 31 2006, 12:25 PM
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dang.. those are good ideas!

since I won't be on the west coast to put these plans into effect, I would like to solicit "resumes" from those out in sunny,WA to assist me.

please submit your code name and rates for service off-list, along with any swiss bank account numbers that will be necessary to complete the transaction.

any other ideas?
the hole in the roll bar is good, but won't the steel bb's rattle around and alert him?... should I use a gel type substance (shaving cream) in some type of pressurized delivery device in order to silence my actions?

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post Jul 31 2006, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Jul 31 2006, 10:25 AM) *


the hole in the roll bar is good, but won't the steel bb's rattle around and alert him?... should I use a gel type substance (shaving cream) in some type of pressurized delivery device in order to silence my actions?

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I filled the roll bar several times during the autocross at the WCC. He has no idea. They don't make much noise really and JP's hearing is not getting any better.

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post Jul 31 2006, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jul 31 2006, 12:34 PM) *

QUOTE(brant @ Jul 31 2006, 10:25 AM) *


the hole in the roll bar is good, but won't the steel bb's rattle around and alert him?... should I use a gel type substance (shaving cream) in some type of pressurized delivery device in order to silence my actions?

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I filled the roll bar several times during the autocross at the WCC. He has no idea. They don't make much noise really and JP's hearing is not getting any better.

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good point then!
I've got to go to the store now and see if they have any of those extra large boxes of "daisy" bb's

hey.. I thought of another one.
why couldn't I put a "brick" into the fuel cell
sorta like you put into the toilet reservoir.
JP calls it a "shit box" right?

I figure 8 -10 bricks would add about 15lbs right there.

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post Jul 31 2006, 12:43 PM
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Why bother, everyone knows JP can't drive half as fast as his car can go.
BB's in the roll bar. Now that's a good one.
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post Jul 31 2006, 12:46 PM
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Why bother, everyone knows JP can't drive half as fast as his car can go.
BB's in the roll bar. Now that's a good one.



see the thing is..
I don't know If I can beat him in car weight.
so I figure that if I can't get my car 20lbs lighter, then I should just get his car 20lbs heavier...

thats my story and I'm sticking to it.
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post Jul 31 2006, 01:10 PM
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I guess I'm gonna have to keep a closer eye on youz guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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post Jul 31 2006, 01:12 PM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Jul 31 2006, 01:10 PM) *

I guess I'm gonna have to keep a closer eye on youz guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)



nothing to see here.
move along..


psst... guys, I think he might be onto us.
PM me off list to put the details in place.

JP,
I'm going to re-corner balance in 2 weeks.
whats your latest readings from this year?
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post Jul 31 2006, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(nine14cats @ Jul 31 2006, 11:11 AM) *

Inflate his slicks with water.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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Funny!

BTW I have the fitting to do just that. We always put water in our tractor tires.
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post Jul 31 2006, 01:55 PM
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Well you could always Screw up the "driving nut" You know go out and get him hammered the night before the event.

or is this just a who's got the lightest car thing?

I'd rather go party with JP. Now for some reason I think that would be a hoot.
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post Jul 31 2006, 02:16 PM
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post Jul 31 2006, 03:11 PM
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mmmm....
magnets....

thats awesome!


yep Joe, since I doubt JP and I will be going head to head anytime soon.. its just a who's lightest kinda battle.

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post Jul 31 2006, 03:41 PM
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Start sending him dinner gift certificates... fatten up the driver, not the car.
He probably wont even mind
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post Jul 31 2006, 04:32 PM
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Take a fuel cell and cut it in half. Put a baffle plate in it and fill one side with lead and leave the other side open for fuel.

Now here is the tricky part, you need to start putting a water rust mixture in his gas tank. Once you have him convinced that his tank has a problem you drive up and "help" him change out the tank for the free tank. There problem solved.
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post Jul 31 2006, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(Brett W @ Jul 31 2006, 04:32 PM) *

Take a fuel cell and cut it in half. Put a baffle plate in it and fill one side with lead and leave the other side open for fuel.

Now here is the tricky part, you need to start putting a water rust mixture in his gas tank. Once you have him convinced that his tank has a problem you drive up and "help" him change out the tank for the free tank. There problem solved.



genious!!
absolutely genious.

sounds like you may have been through this situation before?
want to do any contract work?

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post Jul 31 2006, 05:21 PM
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I'd just wait until he is strapped into the car and "check something in the trunk"

Casually placing something large and fairly soft back there. Like a pillow full of buckshot or bebe's.

Britain would go along with it.


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Britain would go along with it.


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Britain should just get in the trunk.
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