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<blockquote data-quote="Giant Geoff" data-source="post: 868679" data-attributes="member: 15763"><p>Ok, your right, 5 years ago was the last time I put glass on that think. Good times though Clyde.</p><p></p><p>What will keep you involved, for a long as possible? Is a balance between money and knowledge? Some start with a mix of the two, but hopefully we all grow in knowledge over time. I have always had to lean on the knowledge part because I was and still am broke, so I have been forced to really take full advantage in knowing how/what to do and most important, what never to do. </p><p></p><p>My combination for a successful race live is:</p><p>1) Build a truck starting with one that is completely stock and put your money only where it only gives you performance and safety. Leaving the motor stock with a big suspension will give you a long lasting truck. </p><p></p><p>If by doing something does not make it go faster, then don’t do it!!</p><p>For example, the only thing I replaced is the suspension, transmission, axle, fiberglass, seats and safety/tech stuff, everything else is stock. That’s right! I have the stock coolant running thru the stock radiator and stock hoses!! If it does not apply to the list above don’t change it.</p><p></p><p>2) I race in the smaller series to keep the racing cost and the maintenance down.</p><p></p><p>3) Learn to drive at full Kill with out harming the truck (may take 10-15 years to learn)</p><p></p><p>4) Only work on some thing after it brakes and take a DNF for that race. This will cut the prep cost and you learn how long parts will truly last. (A better driver will make stuff last longer) Just remember, if you’re at this stage in life, where all these things are under you belt it will be your success. If you are way before this level then the vehicle strength concerns that you have is a good thing, and your build that will take over 5 years to do, will mature you enough to become responsible for your own actions.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Disclaimer: I don’t recommend anyone use this advice until you have over 15 years in the desert and $10,000. in your pocket.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Giant Geoff, post: 868679, member: 15763"] Ok, your right, 5 years ago was the last time I put glass on that think. Good times though Clyde. What will keep you involved, for a long as possible? Is a balance between money and knowledge? Some start with a mix of the two, but hopefully we all grow in knowledge over time. I have always had to lean on the knowledge part because I was and still am broke, so I have been forced to really take full advantage in knowing how/what to do and most important, what never to do. My combination for a successful race live is: 1) Build a truck starting with one that is completely stock and put your money only where it only gives you performance and safety. Leaving the motor stock with a big suspension will give you a long lasting truck. If by doing something does not make it go faster, then don’t do it!! For example, the only thing I replaced is the suspension, transmission, axle, fiberglass, seats and safety/tech stuff, everything else is stock. That’s right! I have the stock coolant running thru the stock radiator and stock hoses!! If it does not apply to the list above don’t change it. 2) I race in the smaller series to keep the racing cost and the maintenance down. 3) Learn to drive at full Kill with out harming the truck (may take 10-15 years to learn) 4) Only work on some thing after it brakes and take a DNF for that race. This will cut the prep cost and you learn how long parts will truly last. (A better driver will make stuff last longer) Just remember, if you’re at this stage in life, where all these things are under you belt it will be your success. If you are way before this level then the vehicle strength concerns that you have is a good thing, and your build that will take over 5 years to do, will mature you enough to become responsible for your own actions. Disclaimer: I don’t recommend anyone use this advice until you have over 15 years in the desert and $10,000. in your pocket. [/QUOTE]
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