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MOBrien
07-24-2006, 08:23 AM
your PM box is full!!!!!
Keith's run was lookin really good yesterday and that motor was screaming with that sound only it makes. He rounded the corner in a nice slide/drift and right at the bridge hit the NOS and it wound up to an even more beautiful noise then pop-pop-pop on the limiter...... then to shut-down. Friggin drive let go so no pass. Such a bummer. Keith, if you read this....hope it's not too bad when you get in there for a looksee.

acatitude
07-24-2006, 08:26 AM
oh man Thats a bummer, it sounded and looked so good on saturday. I was hoping for him to make his normal big number pass...... Sorry to hear that keith.... hope the motors ok...

Robbie Racer
07-24-2006, 08:45 AM
Thanks Mike. Yeah, that was a bummer about the drive letting go before I was able to make the trophy run. I think the rev limiter saved the motor. At least all the vital signs looked good before I turned it off. I'm pretty sure it's just another prop shaft. That one had 50 hours on it and I had planned on taking it in for a lower gear set inspection next Monday. I think the lower gears get munched after 50 hours and that is a contributing factor to the prop shaft breakage (along with an extra 300 hp of nitrous). :rolleyes:
Ken, you should have run the last run on Sunday and you would have won the Single engine cat supercharged award. Rob Anthony won it with a 105.6 mph run in his 25' Eliminator.

Dave C
07-24-2006, 09:03 AM
.... only 300 HP shot... he says.... LMFAO....
when I grow up I wanna abuse parts with impunity just like that.....
keep up the good work! :crossx: :crossx:

abraman1326
07-24-2006, 09:35 AM
Damn Keith. That really sucks. She ran so good in the second pass on Saturday. I am so sorry to hear about your drive problems. I sure hope it's not too bad, and only the shaft. Thank you so much for everything over the weekend. I really had a good time. Let me know if you need any help w/ anything. It's really a good education every time I am around you. I feel like I learn so much, so if you need an extra set of hands, let me know, I'll come down and help...
BRA

acatitude
07-24-2006, 10:58 AM
hope the motors ok Keith....... It was to damn hot to stay any longer... Oh well, I ran ok considering the heat and all........ good luck on the drive, what a shitty time to have it break...

abraman1326
07-24-2006, 11:00 AM
Ken, did you make any passes on Sun?
BRA

acatitude
07-24-2006, 11:30 AM
yea brandon I made 1 run up river then put it on the trailer. I dont know what the radar time was, but my gps was at 110 same as saturday when the radar said 106, and that was with my small prop. I never put the labbed one on all weekend it was to damn hot to wrench on it so i just said screw it, it does what it does..... I do kinda wish i had stayed for that last run, but I knew I wasnt going to beat Keith....hell even after he broke the shaft he probably coasted thru there faster then 110 , lol
thanks for the help Brandon, it was appreciated

abraman1326
07-24-2006, 12:22 PM
I'm glad you got 1 run in on Sun. Did you collect your $100. How fast did he end up hitting? I hope all is well w/ your prop. I am so sorry I couldn't do more to help prevent that on Sat. We did end up yelling at the chump and the Sheriff that were clogging the way to the river. Sucks that it even happend. You should have let me know, I could have changed out that prop for you. I was up for it. Next time, don't hesitate to ask ok. Anyway, it was good to see you, and let's get on the water soon...
BRA

hot4teacher
07-24-2006, 12:46 PM
Keith hit 114 as he blew the drive!!!

acatitude
07-24-2006, 12:49 PM
Keith hit 114 as he blew the drive!!!
see he is faster then me without power, lol...... are you ready to beat that daytona???
couple runs wheelin that howard around and you'll be ready for greg, lol

hot4teacher
07-24-2006, 01:03 PM
Yeah, I bet there are a few people who would like to see Greg get beat by a GIRL!

acatitude
07-24-2006, 01:27 PM
Yeah, I bet there are a few people who would like to see Greg get beat by a GIRL!
I'll ask him if he is up for it.........
Brandon. yes he paid up and his wife took a picture, but he probably has destroyed it by now, lol

Robbie Racer
07-24-2006, 04:46 PM
Damn Keith. That really sucks. She ran so good in the second pass on Saturday. I am so sorry to hear about your drive problems. I sure hope it's not too bad, and only the shaft. Thank you so much for everything over the weekend. I really had a good time. Let me know if you need any help w/ anything. It's really a good education every time I am around you. I feel like I learn so much, so if you need an extra set of hands, let me know, I'll come down and help...
BRA
Brandon, thanks for all the help getting launched and around the dock on Saturday. Also, thank you to Phil for helping me get the carbs rejetted on Saturday after the first run.
Drive update: We pulled the drive today and found out the drive itself is not damaged. But I did grenade the U-Joint assembly between the motor and the drive and it cracked the drive bell housing. These parts are all just stock Mercruiser parts so I plan to try and get some heavy duty replacement parts from the Bravo Shop and hopefully back on the water by this weekend.

JetBoatRich
07-24-2006, 05:54 PM
Sorry to hear about the damage Keith :mad: but sounds like you are all over it as usual :cool:

grads2112
07-24-2006, 06:08 PM
Yeah, I bet there are a few people who would like to see Greg get beat by a GIRL!
A few?... I'm sure its more than that. And yes I paid and posted the picture.