Bad Day of Racing

[John Nero]

well got to the track this morning - got the car ready to go - took an easy run down the track - 12.5@109 - the car felt great - so went again - gave the car everthing she had and bang - broke on the launch - snapped the driver side axle and shattered the gears - thats racing - used a brand new set of mickey drag radials and i never felt the track so prep as it was - it was like walking on duck tape - had the track prep very well because of the nasty cars running today - need stronger axels and time delay on the Nos

[RacerX]

:( That sucks. Good luck with the rebuild. Were they the stock axles and carrier?

[SID210SA]

Taking it easy at 12.5? I can only dream of doing 12's. Hope you have better luck next time sir.

[SC Cheesehead]

Taking it easy at 12.5? I can only dream of doing 12's. Hope you have better luck next time sir.

When you run 11's like John does, 12's are just warm ups. ;)

[BigM460]

Better to break an axle than the engine! At least this way you get talk about making so much power................The axle didn't stand a chance!

[LANDY]

That sux John, I'm sure it will be better next time. I agree with the axels if I were you I would try th 31spline oem next time. But please no time delay, just let it rip I want to see 1.4 60' on that timeslip.

[John Nero]

:( That sucks. Good luck with the rebuild. Were they the stock axles and carrier?

what i have is 31 spline Moser axles and ford racing gears and detroit true trac

[DOOM]

Sorry to hear this John!

I'm about to start my rear rebuild now.

This is the reason I haven't been back to the track yet! Because im pretty sure I'll snap one of these 28splines.

[DTUB]

So you broke a 31 spline Moser? Where did it break and why did the gears get crunched.

[John Nero]

So you broke a 31 spline Moser? Where did it break and why did the gears get crunched.

i will know when we open the rear most likely tomorrow - i am pushing 736 lbs of torque - 4500 lb car - something will break

[DOOM]

So you broke a 31 spline Moser? Where did it break and why did the gears get crunched.

Bro quite a few people around here have broken moser 31 splines (including Zack)

I'm going with the ford 31's and see how they hold up!

And also I'm not laying down as much torque as John! I'm only at 500RWTQ! :P

[Bradley G]

Sorry to hear you broke John, Like you said though, 700# + torque
sometings gotta give!

[CameronVic]

i will know when we open the rear most likely tomorrow - i am pushing 736 lbs of torque - 4500 lb car - something will breakThat was my next question. LOL. I got scared that I was on the limit of my stock 28 spliners with 3.55s and a 255/50-16 ET Street Radial. You literally have just under twice the TQ I have. Now I feel much safer spraying when I do.

Lmao, "taking it easy". My fastest ET is 12.456.

You think I'm safe spraying out of the hole with 380ish RWTQ? I haven't yet, that 12.45 was spraying right at or a little before the 60'

[jflave]

John your there(10's), you just have to work through a few things. :)

[Cobra25]

A few of us was their, MillsMarauder,Greggash , Blackmobile & my self with John's son. The first run he drove it easy. We were all surprized to see what happened on the second run. It took us a little while with a floor jack to get it off the track & the Officials were very nice & helpful. John's remark about walking on Duck tape as we pushed it off the track is a under statement.

[sailsmen]

Sorry to see this, but glad to see it was not at the top end like another member who totalled his Marauder and injured himself.

Good luck with getting it back together.

[rayjay]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck. :( Sounds like a good time to upgrade if possible and get back out there soon and kick some butt! :beer:

[merc]

Sorry to hear about your bad news. Time to think about a C-Clip eliminator and Detroit Truetrac 35 Spline rear end.

http://www.moserengineering.com/axles/custom-alloy-axles/custom-alloy-31-spline-axles-4.html

[FordNut]

I sure would like to have a bolt-in 9" setup...

[John Nero]

im just going to have to retire from drag racing and drive like an old man

[merc]

im just going to have to retire from drag racing and drive like an old man

That's no fun Nero. Drive it like you stole it, then rip run for fun. :burnout:

[DTUB]

Sorry to hear about your bad news. Time to think about a C-Clip eliminator and Detroit Truetrac 35 Spline rear end.

http://www.moserengineering.com/axles/custom-alloy-axles/custom-alloy-31-spline-axles-4.html
Since our cars have disc brakes in the rear don't they some what act like c-clip eliminators?

[TooManyFords]

I sure would like to have a bolt-in 9" setup...

I know the guys that can build it.

[John Nero]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_00792.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19088)http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_00802.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19089)

[LANDY]

if i remember right, the other set of moser axles that i have seen snapped they gave in the same place

[BigM460]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_00792.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19088)http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_00802.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19089)
I thought the axle broke at the splines! It didn't hurt the quarter panel, did it?:(

[John Nero]

we took the rear apart - did not look like any damage - when the axel sheered off it the wheel tore up the brake caliper bracket and emergency barke - had it all replaced - still have to test drive the car to make shure everything else is ok

[John Nero]

i guess i will have to come out of retirement and give the 10's another crack - we will make some ajustments to the car for the Nos

[NTHE10s]

John, is that the factory rearend? if so you could install ford 9" ends and have a thicker axle built if i am not mistaken??

Glad you got it back up and running!

Rich

[MarauderTJA]

John, good to hear the Moser is replacing the axle for you. Shows their reputation is solid. Been lucky with mine so far. Track prep sounded incredible. Probably a contributng factor. You will be back and hit the 10's. I am confident in that.:beer:

[Cobra25]

John, good to hear the Moser is replacing the axle for you. Shows their reputation is solid. Been lucky with mine so far. Track prep sounded incredible. Probably a contributng factor. You will be back and hit the 10's. I am confident in that.:beer: Tom I think the car has just to much power for him to drive. We will have to find him a replacement driver. Do you know of anyone ???:lol:

[John Nero]

Tom I think the car has just to much power for him to drive. We will have to find him a replacement driver. Do you know of anyone ???:lol:

i will change the batteries for you and you can drive

[Cobra25]

i will change the batteries for you and you can driveI'll tell you what, If you replace the battery's in my daughters "Barbie Car" instead ( Which will cost you less) I'll get the tow rope and hook it up to the back to help you down the track !! After all what are friends for.:cool5:

[John Nero]

I'll tell you what, If you replace the battery's in my daughters "Barbie Car" instead ( Which will cost you less) I'll get the tow rope and hook it up to the back to help you down the track !! After all what are friends for.:cool5:

as long as you are the one pulling - i'll take the free ride -

[Cobra25]

as long as you are the one pulling - i'll take the free ride -All kidding around aside, I know your Marauder has the Power & you have the skill. You will achieve what your looking for !

[HoleyMoley64]

You know what they say:

A bad day racing is better than a good day at work:banana2:

[Dragcity]

Sad to see that Moser break in the same place as a few others have. Do we have any confirmation Moser has solved that problem?

I am upgrading to the Tru Trac and 31 spline this spring and was thinking of going the Ford axle route. Your findings will be important to me and my project...

[John Nero]

Sad to see that Moser break in the same place as a few others have. Do we have any confirmation Moser has solved that problem?

I am upgrading to the Tru Trac and 31 spline this spring and was thinking of going the Ford axle route. Your findings will be important to me and my project...

unless you have over 600 lbs of torque your ok - that part of racing

[John Nero]

the car is ready to race again - added a new gaget to the nos so its not so hard on the car at takeoff - i will get my 10 this time

[LANDY]

the car is ready to race again - added a new gaget to the nos so its not so hard on the car at takeoff - i will get my 10 this time

what did you do John? Progressive?

[CBT]

You know what they say:

A bad day racing is better than a good day at work:banana2:
Good one, love it!

[Blackmobile]

the car is ready to race again - added a new gaget to the nos so its not so hard on the car at takeoff - i will get my 10 this time

So what is the next "window of cold air" prediction?

[John Nero]

So what is the next "window of cold air" prediction?

we need to ask Zolton - the weather man

[Cobra25]

we need to ask Zolton - the weather manFunny Guy, You Lucky it's your Birthday !!!! :censor: Do you remember the "Steinfield Show " The soup Nazi ? Well no more weather for you !!! :nono: