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Old 09-18-2005 | 12:42 AM
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Default Holy Smokes!!!!

I rigged up a TamJets Smoke system to the Jet Luge this week, see the picts for the results... Lots o smoke. I got this to jack up the show a little on the dragstrip, even though I am running out of room to package anymore goodies in this design. For now I am using Super Dri for the fluid.

I do have one problem that I need help with. There is a fanned out residue pattern left on the asphalt after I use the smoke. It is kind of oily and I don't think they will be happy with anything slick at the start line. Any one have ideas on how to clean this up? Less fluid, different fluid, move the smoke tubes?
One more question. Does everyone have a delayed reaction turning on and off the pump? I was looking for an effect of quick pops of smoke (or flame) when I press the momentary switch. It seems to pump smoke for about 3 seconds after I let go of the switch. Any ideas on how to do this?

I will be running the Jet Luge at Maryland International Raceway for 3 days next weekend. It is the big IHRA Presidents Cup event and they are expecting near 20,000 spectators and Sunday will be televised on the Speed Channel... Who know what they will cut from the show, but I will be running in the show portion of the event with Bob Motz's Kenworth, and the Cool Bus
[link=http://www.mirdrag.com/schedule/event_listing/09-05/050925.htm]IHRA Presidents Cup[/link]

Any other ideas with the turbine to make a good show for the spectators would be appreciated.

Thanks
Bob
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