I was watching when the hood took flight. It could have been worse. I've been working on cars for 50 years and the number of dumb things I have done is countless. Those are the lessons that you never forget. Keep upp the good work Doug.
I wanted to see if you could do a video round tube front end for the fox body mustang. I’m looking to do one and not sure what is involved. Thanks and great video
Any rivet going into plastic I will use split rivets, claw style, washers or sheet metal backing. Also if you nut and bolt it I would suggest poly nuts.
A tech tip Tuesday idea, share different diagnostic approaches for different issues you may encounter with misfires, failed boost solenoids, partially stuck open waste gate/blow off valve, excessive crank case pressure, low fuel pressure, etc. These cars dont have an obd2 port to give you trouble codes so how would you approach it within the tuning software, how you can spot poor data, and what kind of programmable warnings can you preemptively set within the software...
Go over some transmission cooler stuff, need to hear about what you use on the Nova to keep trans cool during race week and drag week! also El toro needs to do race week or drag week next year!
Again, Dzus fasteners are NOT a way to mount a bonnet. Pins are. Reinforce the bonnet with some reinforcing ribs under the bonnet to stop most of the flex. It may weigh a pound more but will not fly off. Though those ten fasteners probably weigh more. Pins also can be removed very quickly for a fire unlike dzus. And I have done this on road race cars that is doing 175mph 2 plus min lap after lap. Not under 10 sec.
I was watching when the hood took flight. It could have been worse. I've been working on cars for 50 years and the number of dumb things I have done is countless. Those are the lessons that you never forget. Keep upp the good work Doug.
Great that you were able to not only admit an oversight but then to make a video of it is a huge thing. Great job
You should check out the "Claw" style rivets. They expand with 3 "claws' that stick out. I use it whenever riveting to plastic.
Good tip! Gonna have to check those out!
We use the 3/16 on our dirt car! Sometimes stil use the backup washer on the exploding rivits!
Can’t wait to get my set in and installed!! Just ordered yesterday!
I wanted to see if you could do a video round tube front end for the fox body mustang. I’m looking to do one and not sure what is involved. Thanks and great video
If you guys ever produce those tubular radiator/core supports.. I definitely would buy in
Sure wish I could see el toro run a 8 second pass!
Great vid. Good top tip Doug. Have a good week
Could also use a thin piece of aluminum rail on the back side of the plastic to sandwich the plastic in between when using rivets.
Any rivet going into plastic I will use split rivets, claw style, washers or sheet metal backing. Also if you nut and bolt it I would suggest poly nuts.
Can't loose a hood if you don't have one 🤷🏻♂️
Cleetus felt that one
Great info. Always keep learning
A tech tip Tuesday idea, share different diagnostic approaches for different issues you may encounter with misfires, failed boost solenoids, partially stuck open waste gate/blow off valve, excessive crank case pressure, low fuel pressure, etc. These cars dont have an obd2 port to give you trouble codes so how would you approach it within the tuning software, how you can spot poor data, and what kind of programmable warnings can you preemptively set within the software...
PLEASE do some bolt in dzus rails for the ls1 Firebirds!!!
Go over some transmission cooler stuff, need to hear about what you use on the Nova to keep trans cool during race week and drag week! also El toro needs to do race week or drag week next year!
When you guys going to produce them radiator supports for the s10’s???
Should have used some of that 200mph ductape
you need a obs chevy k1500 street build
8 1/2 days 😆😆😆, love the channel keep up the great work
Literally just lost my hood down the track cause the rivets attached to the fender broke...this is hitting home for me...
Hoodie ordered. Cheers!
Do you have any rails for 65-66 mustang
Great job and video 👍👍🇨🇱
Thanks for the laugh!
Button head bolts!!🤔🤔
No more Daily videos?
Again, Dzus fasteners are NOT a way to mount a bonnet. Pins are. Reinforce the bonnet with some reinforcing ribs under the bonnet to stop most of the flex. It may weigh a pound more but will not fly off. Though those ten fasteners probably weigh more.
Pins also can be removed very quickly for a fire unlike dzus.
And I have done this on road race cars that is doing 175mph 2 plus min lap after lap. Not under 10 sec.
bought the hoodie before you finished saying shameless plug.
You should buy better wax for El Toro, the stuff you use now sucks!
Hahaha there’s no clear or paint to apply it to lmao
“We carry Dzus rails for all types of cars” except for the ones I need Rolmfao. I need fox body ones. But you’re sold out