Anyone with a CMC car?

[MHISSTC]

I am looking towards building a CMC car since I just happen to have an '85 Mustang GT roller in my driveway. This seems like the lowest cost way for me to go racing and to work towards acquiring a competition license. I don't think my budget will allow me to build an AI or AIX car.

How many other folks out there have an intent to participate in CMC?

[bpanther]

I hope to get at least 3 or 4 CMC cars to show in the first year. If it takes off like it did in Texas, we'll see 15 to 20 cars in just a few short years.

Make sure to sign up on the forums over at http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com/ for all your technical Q&A.

[MHISSTC]

Make sure to sign up on the forums over at http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com/ for all your technical Q&A.

Done.

I checked over there, but I started asking questions here since the NASA Rocky Mountain forums seemed like they needed a little more traffic and I was trying to gauge interest and activity in this region.

I hope I can manage to get the car built this year. :confused:

[bpanther]

It would be so eay for someone to get into CMC right now. Here's a quick west coast car that is for sale. They were asking $10k back in September. I bet they've discounted it since then.

http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com/cmcbb/viewtopic.php?t=1429

[Evil86Saleen]

Heres another future CMC car/racer.

RichV and I have been discussing the possibility of us fielding a CMC mustang in the future.

I've been reading over the rule's and trolling the CMC forum's while pitching the idea to Rich.:D

I also have a few sponsor's lined up if we decided to build a car for CMC. I'll save the detail's after we decide on what we are going to do.

kyle

[raybob9289]

Heres another future CMC car/racer.

RichV and I have been discussing the possibility of us fielding a CMC mustang in the future.

I've been reading over the rule's and trolling the CMC forum's while pitching the idea to Rich.:D

I also have a few sponsor's lined up if we decided to build a car for CMC. I'll save the detail's after we decide on what we are going to do.

kyle


I wanted to let you guys know the Mighty Dudes have a Teal 91 RS camaro CMC car in the works.

[Evil86Saleen]

I wanted to let you guys know the Mighty Dudes have a Teal 91 RS camaro CMC car in the works.

Sweet. I take it this will be the teal car at the last PMI event.

Rich, Scott, and I where the guys parked right accross from you guys with the white Saleen and the mystic cobra.

That makes three car's.

Have you found any other AI guys to play with in the RM region yet? AI is way out of our league as far as experience is concerned.

kyle

[raybob9289]

Sweet. I take it this will be the teal car at the last PMI event.

Rich, Scott, and I where the guys parked right accross from you guys with the white Saleen and the mystic cobra.

That makes three car's.

Have you found any other AI guys to play with in the RM region yet? AI is way out of our league as far as experience is concerned.

kyle

Yea Dude, Teal car from PMI. CMC is cool cuse its like spec miata with F bodys and Mustangs. No big dollar improvements just a cage, seat and other safety stuff and go out and race. Good way to race American V8 cars without goin broke. The Red 93 Z28 that was at PMI will be a AI car next year and my buddy Tommy has a 95 Trans Am AI car also. I run a 96 SS Camaro that is black and you should see Coreys 91 Z28 AI Camaro at Miller. So we are off to a killer start for next year for sure. I didn't get a chance to meet you guys cuz I had to instruct and shake down my Camro when I had an extra minute. I look forward to racin with ya.

[bpanther]

Who is selling the A Sedan that is listed in the Denver Post? They are asking $5k for it, $7k with a trailer.

That seems like a damn cheap way to get your foot into AI.

[raybob9289]

Sweet. I take it this will be the teal car at the last PMI event.

Rich, Scott, and I where the guys parked right accross from you guys with the white Saleen and the mystic cobra.

That makes three car's.

Have you found any other AI guys to play with in the RM region yet? AI is way out of our league as far as experience is concerned.

kyle


I almost forgot, a Mustang dude I raced SCCA with may come join the fun in AI. He said it all depended on his wifes bun in the oven.
You out there Malcom????

[Evil86Saleen]

Who is selling the A Sedan that is listed in the Denver Post? They are asking $5k for it, $7k with a trailer.

That seems like a damn cheap way to get your foot into AI.

I'll have to look into that. Depending on the mods done to the car we may be able to knock it down to CMC spec. AI is the ultimate goal but I feel more comfortable starting with a CMC car and moving up at a later date.

kyle

[bpanther]

You out there Malcom????

He is lurking.....:cool:

[Evil86Saleen]

Raybob. I will swing by at the Lajunta event and BS for a bit. The CMC car's sound like alot of fun and the cost is very apealing for rook's like Rich and I.



kyle

[raybob9289]

Raybob. I will swing by at the Lajunta event and BS for a bit. The CMC car's sound like alot of fun and the cost is very apealing for rook's like Rich and I.



kyle

Kyle,
I also live in Littleton, so if you wanna come by and shoot the shit with all us AI/CMC dudes we usually meet on Tuesday nights and fiddle with the cars and have a couple of beers. Come on by,,,

[raybob9289]

He is lurking.....:cool:



Dave,
Do you know somethin I don't?
Am I still an Instructor?
I hav'nt heard from you, are you lookin at Asedan cars
with Malcom???
BTW forward me the Denver Post Ad.

[MHISSTC]

And if you go Griggs...it looks like there's a possibility for a little money in it.

click here (http://www.allfordmustangs.com/articles/article_00675.shtml)

Too bad their web site isn't working for me right now.

[raybob9289]

And if you go Griggs...it looks like there's a possibility for a little money in it.

click here (http://www.allfordmustangs.com/articles/article_00675.shtml)

Too bad their web site isn't working for me right now.


That don't help us Fbody dudes.:(

[Evil86Saleen]

Kyle,
I also live in Littleton, so if you wanna come by and shoot the shit with all us AI/CMC dudes we usually meet on Tuesday nights and fiddle with the cars and have a couple of beers. Come on by,,,

where at. I'm off of 470 and plattecanyon. I'll swing by and BS for a bit.

kyle

[Evil86Saleen]

And if you go Griggs...it looks like there's a possibility for a little money in it.

click here (http://www.allfordmustangs.com/articles/article_00675.shtml)

Too bad their web site isn't working for me right now.

Thats cool. How big doese the CMC field need to be.

Steeda has something similar but you have to use there 5 link which is not legal for CMC IF I read the rules correctly.

kyle

[Evil86Saleen]

You know I'm also a big Fbody fan and Rich and I could campaign a mustang a camaro.

I've owned a 87 Irocz 5.7 auto, a 89 Ttop 2.8 RS auto and a 91 Z28 5.0 5spd car.

Hmm

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/138841491.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/137622635.html

kyle

[MHISSTC]

It looks like most of the contingency money is for AI, but some manufactures mention CMC...specifically Griggs, and J&M...probably because they have a specific panhard bar and lower control arm suspension system we CMC folks can use instead of picking and choosing from Steeda's 5-link pieces.

Check it out here (http://americanironracing.com/contingency). There's plenty for the F-body crowd.

[raybob9289]

You know I'm also a big Fbody fan and Rich and I could campaign a mustang a camaro.

I've owned a 87 Irocz 5.7 auto, a 89 Ttop 2.8 RS auto and a 91 Z28 5.0 5spd car.

Hmm


kyle

I thought you already had a CMC Mustang?
Are you gonna come by and Bench race? I PM'ed ya

[Evil86Saleen]

I thought you already had a CMC Mustang?
Are you gonna come by and Bench race? I PM'ed ya

Nope no dedicated track car yet.

I got your PM just have to make sure the wife doesnt have any plans first.

kyle

[raybob9289]

Nope no dedicated track car yet.

I got your PM just have to make sure the wife doesnt have any plans first.

kyle



7:00 PM be there or be nowhere. The Mighty Dudes bought the Coldies....

[raybob9289]

Check it out here (http://americanironracing.com/contingency). There's plenty for the F-body crowd.


Looks like there is also Fbod stuff and I think I have J&M rear control arms.:D

[Evil86Saleen]

7:00 PM be there or be nowhere. The Mighty Dudes bought the Coldies....

Sounds good. I'll PM ya for directions.

kyle

[MHISSTC]

For inspiration, here's (http://www.bns-racing.com/89CMC.htm) a web site dedicated to a '89 Mustang LX CMC buildup. Good stuff. Bonus points are awarded for finding all the "illegal" stuff on (or not on) the car on it's maiden voyage to the track. I guess it passed "tech", so what do I know?

[Evil86Saleen]

LOL. Raybob and I where discussing Varner last night.

I believe that He is/was the 04/05 champ.

kyle

[Evil86Saleen]

For inspiration, here's (http://www.bns-racing.com/89CMC.htm) a web site dedicated to a '89 Mustang LX CMC buildup. Good stuff. Bonus points are awarded for finding all the "illegal" stuff on (or not on) the car on it's maiden voyage to the track. I guess it passed "tech", so what do I know?

Illegal.

1. Underdrives
2. Slotted orotrs
3. Cobra brakes
4. FMS balancer.

These are the four that I "think" are illegal but not 100% sure about.

kyle

[MHISSTC]

I believe that He is/was the 04/05 champ.

kyle

He was the Texas CMC Champion in '04 and '05.

It appears many items were fixed between that initial track outing and those championships.

http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com/drivers/varner.jpg

Illegal.

1. Underdrives
2. Slotted orotrs
3. Cobra brakes
4. FMS balancer.

These are the four that I "think" are illegal but not 100% sure about.

kyle

At first glance I came up with "Cobra" brakes (although according to the current rules, you can use the same Mach1 and Bullitt calipers since they don't say "Cobra" on them with rotors that are machined smaller), slotted rotors, TA aluminum rear diff cover, 17" rims, required stickers.

I didn't see a master switch or fire system, but those could have been in there somewhere.

The FMS balancer and underdrives should be OK. The rules say, "Engine accessory drive pulleys and belts may be replaced with any non-tooth drive belt and appropriate pulleys providing doing so does not boost horsepower or torque above the allowed maximum figures."

[Evil86Saleen]

dang I missed the rearend cover.

kyle