How much concrete in SS?

[BoomKing]

Are all the loudest SS vehicles using a boatload of concrete?
Curious if any of the louder SS vehicles are actually driveable to a show, by that I mean going safely on the highway to a show and not just in town driving.

Here the chance to brag that you have a highway worthy SS vehicle that can hit a big number!

[Bobby Riley]

I drove our vehicle, which I think is pretty loud, to the local tech school which is about 6 miles from the shop. I got it up to 55 mph on the highway going there.

[170typhoon]

The SS 3-4 van on our team doesnt weigh near as much as Bobby's does but it has about 2300 lbs of batts, 200lbs of amps, 3-400 lbs of subs and then about 500+lbs of wood in addition to the weight of the van (3/4 ton Dodge Ram Van) and it was driven to 3 different shows last season all within 4 hrs of here. On average he ran 60-65 mph

[Mr Bump]

Our SS NW car has no concrete.

We have drove over 4,000 miles to shows in the last year, in various countries, a good speed is 65/70mph but we did do 100+ on a large hill in France ;)

[vahonen]

My SS3-4 Fiat Uno has neither no concrete at all... Some steel maybe.. ;)

[bignoiz]

Originally posted by Bobby Riley:
I drove our vehicle, which I think is pretty loud, to the local tech school which is about 6 miles from the shop. I got it up to 55 mph on the highway going there. "Safely"... wow up to 55 now thats impressive :rolleyes:

[pipebomb]

Originally posted by Bobby Riley:
I drove our vehicle, which I think is pretty loud, to the local tech school which is about 6 miles from the shop. I got it up to 55 mph on the highway going there. Wow,, are you talking about the van?
seems to me that would be somewhat unsafe.. how do the brakes slow that thing ? what if you had to stop suddenly ? just curious..

not that it matters but isnt there laws against operating vehicles over their rated gvwr, or whatever?

keep on truckin :cool:

[TRENDSETTER]

I can still drive the YOTA on the road it is a little ruff though!!!

But it is nice if you can still drive them BUT if you trailer them whats the point???
I mean you can't drive NASCAR cars or real NHRA cars on the road either!

[HEAVY METAL]

Originally posted by TRENDSETTER:
I can still drive the YOTA on the road it is a little ruff though!!!

But it is nice if you can still drive them BUT if you trailer them whats the point???
I mean you can't drive NASCAR cars or real NHRA cars on the road either! You probably need new shocks on the back ;)

[C5]

All of you are Insane.....AWESOME !!!

[Bobby Riley]

Originally posted by pipebomb:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Bobby Riley:
I drove our vehicle, which I think is pretty loud, to the local tech school which is about 6 miles from the shop. I got it up to 55 mph on the highway going there. Wow,, are you talking about the van?
seems to me that would be somewhat unsafe.. how do the brakes slow that thing ? what if you had to stop suddenly ? just curious..

not that it matters but isnt there laws against operating vehicles over their rated gvwr, or whatever?

keep on truckin :cool: </font>[/QUOTE]It is a conversion van which is licensed as a passenger vehicle in the state of Missouri. You may have up to a 18,000 pound vehicle with such a license. This vehicle is owned my our company and I would do nothing in it which I deem unsafe or would jeopardise anything that makes my livelyhood and that of the 18 families that work for me.

To big nois:

If you have ever seen me load either of our vans on trailers, you will notice how meticulous I am with regard to safety.

In closing, don't question the things I do with regard to the safety of me and the safety of others I am around.

THANKS

[team basket kase]

We drove our toy everywhere, back in 2002!! 2100 extra pounds-
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/690000-690999/690298_117_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/690000-690999/690298_118_full.jpg

[TRENDSETTER]

Originally posted by HEAVY METAL:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by TRENDSETTER:
I can still drive the YOTA on the road it is a little ruff though!!!

But it is nice if you can still drive them BUT if you trailer them whats the point???
I mean you can't drive NASCAR cars or real NHRA cars on the road either! You probably need new shocks on the back ;) </font>[/QUOTE]I am still waiting on my HEAVY METAL approved shocks!! Oh wait I just looked there they are!!!
how have you been seems like I keep missing you everytime I call and vise versa!!
I called agian yesterday morning but I figured you where with the family!
hope to see you soon!
should we count you in for daytona???

[NjccBflo]

Originally posted by Mr Bump:
Our SS NW car has no concrete.

We have drove over 4,000 miles to shows in the last year, in various countries, a good speed is 65/70mph but we did do 100+ on a large hill in France ;) how many times have you had to do the brakes on it? LoL

[bignoiz]

To Rilay... Missouri laws are one thing the laws of physics are another, conversion van lisenced as a passenger vehicle wtf is that ? and why would you start with a wimpy 150 van anyways ? I would say you are luckier than you know driving that thing on public roads.

Don't question the things you do regarding safety... whatever, sounds to me like you were more cautious when you loaded your van than when you drove it.

[Bobby Riley]

Originally posted by big noiz:
To Rilay... Missouri laws are one thing the laws of physics are another, conversion van lisenced as a passenger vehicle wtf is that ? and why would you start with a wimpy 150 van anyways ? I would say you are luckier than you know driving that thing on public roads.

Don't question the things you do regarding safety... whatever, sounds to me like you were more cautious when you loaded your van than when you drove it. If you only knew.....

[Mr Bump]

Originally posted by NjccBflo:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Mr Bump:
Our SS NW car has no concrete.

We have drove over 4,000 miles to shows in the last year, in various countries, a good speed is 65/70mph but we did do 100+ on a large hill in France ;) how many times have you had to do the brakes on it? LoL </font>[/QUOTE]Brakes? What are they?? LOL

We fitted a bull bar just incase tongue.gif

Theyve lasted all year, been fine.

The rear subframe however has been repaired once or twice and the suspension has had to be raised or the tyres bottom out :D

[Pipo]

In 2003 I drove my truck to almost every show. The truck had 4 15" (XT's and Xtremes), 8 2000D's and 14 batts. The truck weight about 3,200 lbs. stock but with all the equipment about 9,000 no concrete just a lot of wood, bondo and resin. I use to drive about 65 mph on an average.

But guys don't forget I crash the truck going to NOPI that year.... :(

The truck is alive now ;)

[lilspl141]

i drive my car all the time it may not look the best but it gets me from point a to point b. i am not saying i am the loudest in the world but i do a 159

[170typhoon]

I used to drive the typhoon when it had 18-15's 6 Rockford 50m's and 6 Sears Die hard batts in it :D

[team-420]

PLEASE i have yet to see anyone even close to big bobs ss van---not only is it amoung the loudest ones, it is just as heavy as most all...and the miles he travels on average is twice that of the competion and he drives it every mile of the way(oh yeah i forgot about the 225 mi per tank gas mileage) if you want to compete you'll do almost anything.

[Bobby Riley]

If I am reading the post correctly, it talks about concrete in SS vehicles. So that is why I stated what ours did. I believe that Bob doesnt have any concrete. Please correct me if I am misinformed.

[SPLBlazer]

I drove my Blazer all year last year. It didnt have any concrete but plenty of batteries, wood, amps, and speakers. One of the drives was the 1700 mile round trip to IASCA finals in Kentucky and another 8 hour drive to get the rest of my points in Alabama and NW Florida. It was scary none the least getting it through the mountains. I would not say safe by any means though.

[scottiej]

Originally posted by Bobby Riley:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by big noiz:
To Rilay... Missouri laws are one thing the laws of physics are another, conversion van lisenced as a passenger vehicle wtf is that ? and why would you start with a wimpy 150 van anyways ? I would say you are luckier than you know driving that thing on public roads.

Don't question the things you do regarding safety... whatever, sounds to me like you were more cautious when you loaded your van than when you drove it. If you only knew..... </font>[/QUOTE]haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame?

[shaven99ranger]

Originally posted by scottiej:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Bobby Riley:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by big noiz:
To Rilay... Missouri laws are one thing the laws of physics are another, conversion van lisenced as a passenger vehicle wtf is that ? and why would you start with a wimpy 150 van anyways ? I would say you are luckier than you know driving that thing on public roads.

Don't question the things you do regarding safety... whatever, sounds to me like you were more cautious when you loaded your van than when you drove it. If you only knew..... </font>[/QUOTE]haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? </font>[/QUOTE]LMFAO!!!!!!

[170typhoon]

:D Whats up Scottie?!!!

[boommerextreme]

I was looking at the door tag on my car and something is wrong it sayes it weights 2,000 lbs. I put it on the scales and it weights 8,000 lbs?? I need to call VW and see what the problem is!! LOL :confused: :D tongue.gif

[astrolade]

you are using that heavy leaded gas

[astrolade]

you are using that heavy leaded gas

[firestarter]

For some reason my 1958 VW van always had the reputation of being filled with concrete... but it wasnt... Maybe it was because it only did 50mph everywhere!!! Probably a safe speed having the original 40 year old brakes and all.
did around 5000 miles a year to shows etc, including the European finals each year, which was usually well over 500 mile+ trip.

Here is a real old pic when it used to run 8 strokers smile.gif

http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/memberalbum/30b2.jpg

[NDMstang65]

Originally posted by scottiej:
haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? Toddy Jawhnson have schmall pee pee

I guess he makes it up in SpLz

redface.gif :eek: ;) :D

[bignoiz]

Originally posted by NDMstang65:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by scottiej:
haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? Toddy Jawhnson have schmall pee pee

I guess he makes it up in SpLz

redface.gif :eek: ;) :D </font>[/QUOTE]It's right here in lower MI all it needs is new amps and subs thats it other than that it's finished. I laugh when ya'll get upset at anyone who would dare question your projects is it that you have a complex or something :D

[SixthFloorFreak]

Originally posted by big noiz:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by NDMstang65:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by scottiej:
haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? Toddy Jawhnson have schmall pee pee

I guess he makes it up in SpLz

redface.gif :eek: ;) :D </font>[/QUOTE]It's right here in lower MI all it needs is new amps and subs thats it other than that it's finished. I laugh when ya'll get upset at anyone who would dare question your projects is it that you have a complex or something :D </font>[/QUOTE]all it needs is new amps and subs? sounds like a pretty big chunk missing to me...but i'm straying from making my point

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE SPORT OF SPL?!? there are at least 3 people mentioned or participating in this thread that i know personally are at the top of their game...Perillo, Scottie, and the Rileys. they've done more in one season than you'll likely ever do in your life. to reiterate what Scottie was saying...shut us up with an impressive vehicle, some SPL accomplishments, and some wins of your own, or shut your mouth

[TeamSubGoPoof]

Originally posted by SixthFloorFreak:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by big noiz:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by NDMstang65:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by scottiej:
haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? Toddy Jawhnson have schmall pee pee

I guess he makes it up in SpLz

redface.gif :eek: ;) :D </font>[/QUOTE]It's right here in lower MI all it needs is new amps and subs thats it other than that it's finished. I laugh when ya'll get upset at anyone who would dare question your projects is it that you have a complex or something :D </font>[/QUOTE]all it needs is new amps and subs? sounds like a pretty big chunk missing to me...but i'm straying from making my point

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE SPORT OF SPL?!? there are at least 3 people mentioned or participating in this thread that i know personally are at the top of their game...Perillo, Scottie, and the Rileys. they've done more in one season than you'll likely ever do in your life. to reiterate what Scottie was saying...shut us up with an impressive vehicle, some SPL accomplishments, and some wins of your own, or shut your mouth </font>[/QUOTE]always so violent smile.gif

[bignoiz]

Originally posted by SixthFloorFreak:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by big noiz:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by NDMstang65:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by scottiej:
haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? Toddy Jawhnson have schmall pee pee

I guess he makes it up in SpLz

redface.gif :eek: ;) :D </font>[/QUOTE]It's right here in lower MI all it needs is new amps and subs thats it other than that it's finished. I laugh when ya'll get upset at anyone who would dare question your projects is it that you have a complex or something :D </font>[/QUOTE]all it needs is new amps and subs? sounds like a pretty big chunk missing to me...but i'm straying from making my point

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE SPORT OF SPL?!? there are at least 3 people mentioned or participating in this thread that i know personally are at the top of their game...Perillo, Scottie, and the Rileys. they've done more in one season than you'll likely ever do in your life. to reiterate what Scottie was saying...shut us up with an impressive vehicle, some SPL accomplishments, and some wins of your own, or shut your mouth </font>[/QUOTE]First off who asked you anything ? stfu

Second Riley runs his hole about driving a 14,000# e 150 van safely, whatever.

Third When did I ever say anything recently other than what I stated above to instigate you clowns ?

Lastly :rolleyes: :D

[SixthFloorFreak]

Originally posted by big noiz:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by SixthFloorFreak:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by big noiz:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by NDMstang65:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by scottiej:
haha... I'll finish that sentence for you Bobby...

If you only knew..... HOW TO BUILD A LOUD VEHICLE YOU WOULD INSTEAD OF ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT AND SPENDING THE OFF SEASON BEING A KEYBOARD COMMANDO!!!

Oh yea, what ever happened to that ground pounder you were building that was gonna put Ho Problems to shame? Toddy Jawhnson have schmall pee pee

I guess he makes it up in SpLz

redface.gif :eek: ;) :D </font>[/QUOTE]It's right here in lower MI all it needs is new amps and subs thats it other than that it's finished. I laugh when ya'll get upset at anyone who would dare question your projects is it that you have a complex or something :D </font>[/QUOTE]all it needs is new amps and subs? sounds like a pretty big chunk missing to me...but i'm straying from making my point

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE SPORT OF SPL?!? there are at least 3 people mentioned or participating in this thread that i know personally are at the top of their game...Perillo, Scottie, and the Rileys. they've done more in one season than you'll likely ever do in your life. to reiterate what Scottie was saying...shut us up with an impressive vehicle, some SPL accomplishments, and some wins of your own, or shut your mouth </font>[/QUOTE]First off who asked you anything ? stfu

Second Riley runs his hole about driving a 14,000# e 150 van safely, whatever.

Third When did I ever say anything recently other than what I stated above to instigate you clowns ?

Lastly :rolleyes: :D </font>[/QUOTE]bro, when you run your mouth about people i consider friends, you involve me. even if i didn't know them personally, i'd probably still be on here. but, if you wanna go on the "who asked you" kick, who the hell asked your opinion on the Riley's van.

i'm through with this. have a nice day smile.gif

[scottiej]

All this talk abaout safety... I'm just wondering... is there a safe way to drive or haul 2000+ pounds of batteries down the highway? How are you safely going to transport your spl monster Bruce? Bring on the safety lesson... we have so much to learn from you man... please fill us in :D

[TeamSubGoPoof]

this bruce guy must be real popular

[NDMstang65]

Originally posted by TeamSubGoPoof:
this bruce guy must be real popular Yep..

Want to talk about safety? What about Team NO Fuse that virtually every competitor plays? Fire + Batteries in car = Bang? smile.gif

Not to mention those uncovered bus bars...10,000 amp fuse :D :D

Saftey..bah..i haven't killed myself yet ;) :D

[boommerextreme]

Ok guyes lets stop fussing before this gets locked! There is enough locked post as it is.

[Bobby Riley]

Originally posted by scottiej:
Bring on the safety lesson... we have so much to learn from you man... please fill us in :D I have my notebook and sharp pencil in hand.......

[Tim Dunham]

I want to say this is the van he talks about EVERY time someone brings up loud, ground pounders,safety or the Riley's. :D

http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/photos/E6442W1M18520P26C.jpg

He has in fact been to a few shows...
http://www.termpro.com/asp/competitorstats.asp

[ 01-20-2005, 03:38 PM: Message edited by: BIG YUKON T ]

[pipebomb]

sup bruce!

dont let the haters get you down !

shoot me a message on msn !

[scottiej]

He may be the coolest dude I will ever meet... but he dont come across that way on termpro. He picks the fights... he can finish them by proving himself in the lanes ;)

[scottiej]

Nice van by the way... wish I could fit one of those in my trailer...

[Team Soundwerks]

Nice van by the way... wish I could fit one of those in my trailer... Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! that would be unsafe remember ;)

[170typhoon]

Fuse? Whats a fuse??? :D

[SixthFloorFreak]

Originally posted by scottiej:
He may be the coolest dude I will ever meet... but he dont come across that way on termpro. He picks the fights... he can finish them by proving himself in the lanes ;) x2

[170typhoon]

:D

[bignoiz]

Yes Mr. Yukon that is my van. Everyone has their opinions and I'm not afraid to voice mine. My van speaks for itself many people have seen/heard it. As for safety I have as you can see a 1988 e 350 with snow plow front coils and extra leafs, trailmaster shocks, brand new top of the line brakes all around, new Michelin 10 ply all terrains along with a new 351 efi motor a built c6 trans with kevlar bands and a stall convertor a new driveshaft with super h.d. u joints and a completly re done dana 60 rear end any other questions ?

Anyways anyone who knows me knows I don't care about ultimate SPL see sig what I do care about is having fun and playing music at levels most people haven't heard with a big emphasis on quality like Oki and a few others so hate if you want to thats your call but I choose to help db drag in ways a few of you apparently don't understand.

And Riley(s), nothing personal but I just don't like your attitude(s) there is more to db drag than pure #'s not to discount the big #'s they rock but there is more to it than just being loud on the meter. Alma, Oki, and a few others know what I mean so in closing like I said nothing personal just doing what I can to put a positive spin on the sport and if you or your buds don't like it... so what I don't care I have more important things to worry about.

Sorry for the long post.

[Broken Silence - Johnny]

NO, there really isn't anything more to db drag other than #'s, well that and hangin out with a great bunch of competitors.

[Bobby Riley]

Originally posted by big noiz:
And Riley(s), nothing personal but I just don't like your attitude(s) Have a nice day. I will sleep better tonight.

[pipebomb]

sleep better knowing you drive an unsafe vehicle on the highway ?

[Tim Dunham]

Give it a rest, good lord. I think he knows more about his van than you do. Stick to passing judgement on things you know about first hand that should keep you busy enough.