07-23-2013, 01:06 AM
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Location: Alta Loma, CA
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I recently installed one for Trygve!! Turned out nice. We used a 6 port system, but I physically only used 4 of them. One on each side of the engine aimed at the fuel rails, one on the driver, one on the battery tray area (fuel pump is directly below it)
I have installed the electric systems since 04 or so.. and it still *bothers* me to power them up for the first time 
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07-23-2013, 10:08 AM
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Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Brad, I know you and I have talked about this before, but I think others might benefit from my experience on this...
Brad is 100% correct that the Sheridan top is lighter, and it does have it's advantages over the GT Racing top. I do like the rear window design of the Sheridan top over the GT Racing top, and the fact that it doesn't have the little "tits" from the OEM roof rack bungs on the sides of the top. I have noticed however that the Sheridan top isn't as straight as the GT top. Now for guys like Brad who are all about function over form, a little bit of waviness in the finish/paint is no big deal, and worth the weight savings. Some of my customers would rather have a straight top at the expense of a few pounds, plus a slightly cheaper purchase price. ($200 difference)
Both tops are good in different ways. You just have to know what sort of person you are and make your decision based on your preferences.
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07-23-2013, 10:12 AM
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Spoken like a true painter!!
You saw version 1 not version 7
Not sure how something becomes wavy unless you pull it from the mold early?
I have physically seen the GT molds and helped shape the Sheridan mold.
I promise Sheridan will have better parts over a longer run based on the quality of the mold (I supplied the factory hard top)
But I digress.. I don't paint.. I'd have no idea if it was wavy!!
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07-23-2013, 05:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Antonio TX
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I guess I have a Sheridan (since I bought it from Brad) and anyone who has seen my car knows I could not care less about aesthetics but in my mind it looks fine from 5', fits fine and can't weigh more than 10lbs - perfect for a racer.
Oh and thanks for the conversation about the extra bar in the cage - Now I'm not going to feel safe until I've ruined the beautiful work done by Precision and add an extra bar or two. Sorry Kent, too far to drive to Arizona to have you do it.
Laurie
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07-25-2013, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Roberts
I recently installed one for Trygve!! Turned out nice. We used a 6 port system, but I physically only used 4 of them. One on each side of the engine aimed at the fuel rails, one on the driver, one on the battery tray area (fuel pump is directly below it)
I have installed the electric systems since 04 or so.. and it still *bothers* me to power them up for the first time |
thanks for the tip. haven't had time to install it yet but i was thinking 2 nozzles on the engine and 2 nozzles on me. anything to watch out for before powering it up first time?
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07-25-2013, 01:05 PM
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It *should* have a "test" function on the controller. Show me a pic of the controller.
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07-26-2013, 04:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Roberts
It *should* have a "test" function on the controller. Show me a pic of the controller.
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this?
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07-26-2013, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Alta Loma, CA
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whoa.. that is a BIG plate!!
You leave it in test, and hit the "FIRE" buttons.
I typically mount a button inside for the driver, and obviously the one outside.
To prevent accidental release from inside the car, put a thin piece of silver tape over the recessed button hole (assuming they sold you a dash mounted push button for the cabin! They typically have a 1/2 inch deep shroud that mounts around the button. Put the foil tape over the shroud (so in an emergency, you have to push through the tape)
Humans have a tendency to push button's, the one time you forget to disarm it, will be when a neighbor kid jumps in the drivers seat, sees a red button.. and pushes it.
At least one per large event gets "set off" No joke.
COTA this year? PCA club race? I get a call from the scrutineers running the show.. "um Brad?, do you know someone here in Austin that sells the electric fire bottles"?
Yes Call xxx-xxx-xxxx
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Last edited by Brad Roberts; 07-26-2013 at 05:02 PM.
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