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Has it ever been decided what the total height is in a caravan? I just built a box total height is 24" and it seems when I look at it I still have at least 2-3 inches on a string test. Any info is appreciated.
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my box was 26" last year at finals it was taller than everyone elses and it was not to high.white van with fin on back.judges said ok to my height but made me move it back a little.rules are different when you get loud though.be careful.
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24 inch should be ok. Does it look to high in the back or in the front? The caravan slopes down in the front.
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I can see the slope and the highest point is the back of the box. Also can we remove the carpeting and panels in NW?
Dean I didnt say I was using this all year. Remember I still have a street car and another ss car sitting here. Each show may be different.
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Your height will depend 100% on your ability to use a hammer. Bone stock no hammer= 24.5. You'll be way under in front but the back is what you have to worry about.
26 in of height under the window??? This would be illegal in my book. Then again maybe newer vans have more height.
All panels must be stock from the window line up. You can cut or remove below that.
It also depends if you have the seat latches in. that is worth 1/4 inch or so.
The little hump for the sliding door...Can't smash that too much or the slider will mess up. You can gain a lil room here by building around it. Leave a layer of box off around this hump.
And as far a SS in No Wall.....There isn't anymore than 1 van for 100% in the class at this time.
Dean prolly didn't get the memo since he's out of the loop.
When you're done messing with that van and getting nowhere with it I have a LOUD one I could sell you. It is also a Turbo.
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quote:Originally posted by bigchili: rules are different when you get loud though.be careful.
That is a very interesting statement...
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quote:Originally posted by bigchili: my box was 26" last year at finals it was taller than everyone elses and it was not to high.white van with fin on back.judges said ok to my height but made me move it back a little.
If that's the case...I'm in good shape.
Sorry if the pics are too fuzzy.
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quote:Originally posted by boomn89: I can see the slope and the highest point is the back of the box. Also can we remove the carpeting and panels in NW?
Dean I didnt say I was using this all year. Remember I still have a street car and another ss car sitting here. Each show may be different.
I hope you didnt take that the wrong way. Just though you gave up on all super street classes.
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pull a string from the lowest part of the driver door window across the box to the passenger rear side window, its the lowest, if it touches your to tall..... and 24 " is the safe height.
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thanks alan for the offer of your van but thatsw ok. Also thanks for all the responses. And jeffery are you running roland's van or just building it?
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quote:Originally posted by boomn89: Also thanks for all the responses. And jeffery are you running roland's van or just building it?
Well, truth be told Roland has decided to retire from competing in dB Drag Racing on a national/worldwide level but has decided to compete in bass race locally every now and then with his Expedition where he belives he will have more fun.
Officially, I did pick up the caravan from Roland but only time and other circumstances (money, sponsor support, etc) will tell whether or not I will run the caravan or even the rabbit for that matter.
I just want to continue to have fun in this sport and I have the support of many, even from competitors which are in the same class but as you can clearly tell there are others who chose to automatically think all of my or the people I am associated with's efforts and focus and main intention has to do with cheating to win. But I guess no matter where you go or whatever you do there is always someone out there whose sole purpose is to be negative and bring people down with them.
So I guess long story short and to reiterate, I am not certain if I will run the caravan or even build it or to continue competing. Only time will tell.
I wish you all the luck and hope you have fun competing and hope you don't let other people's negativity stop you from doing what you want to do.
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quote:Originally posted by bigchili: rules are different when you get loud though.be careful.
That is a very interesting statement...
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quote:Originally posted by boomn89: Also thanks for all the responses. And jeffery are you running roland's van or just building it?
Well, truth be told Roland has decided to retire from competing in dB Drag Racing on a national/worldwide level but has decided to compete in bass race locally every now and then with his Expedition where he belives he will have more fun.
Officially, I did pick up the caravan from Roland but only time and other circumstances (money, sponsor support, etc) will tell whether or not I will run the caravan or even the rabbit for that matter.
I just want to continue to have fun in this sport and I have the support of many, even from competitors which are in the same class but as you can clearly tell there are others who chose to automatically think all of my or the people I am associated with's efforts and focus and main intention has to do with cheating to win. But I guess no matter where you go or whatever you do there is always someone out there whose sole purpose is to be negative and bring people down with them.
So I guess long story short and to reiterate, I am not certain if I will run the caravan or even build it or to continue competing. Only time will tell.
I wish you all the luck and hope you have fun competing and hope you don't let other people's negativity stop you from doing what you want to do.
Since the other thread got closed . I wanted to say i never ever though of u guys as cheaters. I think it was just a honest mistake. I have nuthing but respect for you xs-spl guys. I honestly think you guys have handle it will alot of class unlike what happened in 2004...which that was a honest mistake also. I hope you guys do run the caravan this year. Will make ss nw realy interesting. Good luck to all.
quote:Originally posted by bigchili: my box was 26" last year at finals it was taller than everyone elses and it was not to high.white van with fin on back.judges said ok to my height but made me move it back a little.rules are different when you get loud though.be careful.
I wanna see some pics of this alleged 26 inch tall "legal" box.
And Jeffrey....personally I have had nothing but respect for ALL you XS SPL guys..always have. You've been a role model for NW long before I even started competing.
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quote:Originally posted by bigchili: my box was 26" last year at finals it was taller than everyone elses and it was not to high.white van with fin on back.judges said ok to my height but made me move it back a little.rules are different when you get loud though.be careful.
I wanna see some pics of this alleged 26 inch tall "legal" box.
And Jeffrey....personally I have had nothing but respect for ALL you XS SPL guys..always have. You've been a role model for NW long before I even started competing.
Thanks, Alan.
It's always refreshing to know there are people out there such as yourself willing to help others grow in this sport.
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quote:Originally posted by bigchili: my box was 26" last year at finals it was taller than everyone elses and it was not to high.white van with fin on back.judges said ok to my height but made me move it back a little.rules are different when you get loud though.be careful.
I wanna see some pics of this alleged 26 inch tall "legal" box.
so if 26" isnt legal as you make it seem is jeffreys not legal then? since his seem mighty close to 26"..
just asking for your opinion on what you think of his box cause if you compete and you let your opinion out and jeffrey competes i think people will protest that so its better for him to know now then later...
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26 is too tall. It is not up for discusion. 26 is illegal. I PM'ed Jeffrey The first time I saw his post in the rules section with my recomendations. After all we are team mates. I told him to cut it down to 24 to be safe.
The reason I want to see the other 26 inch tall box is because I don't think it's 26. I think someone likes to stir the $hit. No judge is going to rule a 26 in tall box legal. I think someone is trying to split the brotherly love we all share in NW....LOL
My box is around 1/8 inch under if not alittle less. And I can tell you that even 25 3/4 in the front is too tall. The judges examined mine VERY close. And I believe I am 25 3/8 in the FRONT. Less than 24 in the back.
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