Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger - Page 2

Ron Middleton · 04-18-2010, 09:24 PM

The Challenger has an independent rear suspension from the factory and just like all the previous independent rear suspension NHRA has allowed an approved design so that a solid rear axle can be used. Here are several pics of the factory stuff(hope these loaded correctly.

Tim Takash · 04-18-2010, 09:33 PM

Hey guys dont get to excited.

The extra attachment points are for testing purposes only just like race pak data loggers in stock and super stock . The attachment points are straight from the Drag Pak Manual. Most of the Drag Pak cars look very similar under the rear.
The new Camaros also have independent rear suspension and will have to be fabricated as well.

greg johnson · 04-18-2010, 11:12 PM

I guess I didn't clarify the "attachment points" I was looking at. But, from what info I info I ever got regarding ROLL BAR/CAGE installations, for stock eliminator it was "limited" to SIX attachment to chassis, REGARDLESS of whether car has frame or uni-body. I was not referring to the multiple four bar locations; that's another story.

My apologies for the confusion.

I still like these cars cuz ya don't hafta deal w/old, rusty stuff!!!!

Jeff Lee · 04-19-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by greg johnson

I guess I didn't clarify the "attachment points" I was looking at. But, from what info I info I ever got regarding ROLL BAR/CAGE installations, for stock eliminator it was "limited" to SIX attachment to chassis, REGARDLESS of whether car has frame or uni-body. I was not referring to the multiple four bar locations; that's another story.

My apologies for the confusion.

I still like these cars cuz ya don't hafta deal w/old, rusty stuff!!!!

Regarding the attachment point issue, I think your looking at an old, outdated rulebook. There are full cages in Stock Eliminator cars. Don't forget, there are sub 9 second A cars!

Rich Biebel · 04-19-2010, 05:59 AM

After seeing what was stock I see why this was allowed. I did not know what was OEM........Makes more sense than trying to make the stock stuff survive and is way safer. I was parked next to a well known Corvette SS'er during a race when it crashed. It had the IRS rear.........something broke and it went over the guardrail....

X-TECH MAN · 04-19-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Wow...that is a very liberal interpetation of the rules. That is not what I am reading in my 2009 rulebook as far as acceptable modifications...... I would have to see what a Stock Challenger looked like but it sure looks like a lot of suspension mounting points are completely fabricated. Looks more like a SS'er or small tire bracket car.....

Who approves this stuff?

The idiots in Glendora !

nomoneyj205 · 04-19-2010, 10:14 AM

Looks awesome. You can't find a nicer car than a Takash car.

And for everyone thats crying about the car. Im pretty sure you can still go buy one and build it. Also I dont think he is trying to hide anything, since he posted pictures for all to see.

Peter Ash · 04-19-2010, 11:12 AM

It still has STOCK spring and shock locations as per the Book!

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 05-05-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Ash

It still has STOCK spring and shock locations as per the Book!

You got it Pete....

Sweet Mack....very sweet....

Sorry weve been busy trying to put Ole Blue back on the road with a very interesting engine combo, hell may even run it in GT

Looking good.....

Davey Summa · 05-05-2010, 08:12 PM

I love it. hats off to the chassis guy......this is what class racing is all about.

not everyone wants to build just a stock bracket car.

pushing the limits of the class are what the advantage is all about ,period end of story. With custom fabrication, the time, work and the thought that goes into your work always is going to threaten others and be open for challange.

Davey Summa
Summa Performance

04-18-2010, 09:33 PM	#12
Tim Takash Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 39 Likes: 6 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger Hey guys dont get to excited. The extra attachment points are for testing purposes only just like race pak data loggers in stock and super stock . The attachment points are straight from the Drag Pak Manual. Most of the Drag Pak cars look very similar under the rear. The new Camaros also have independent rear suspension and will have to be fabricated as well.

04-18-2010, 11:12 PM	#13
greg johnson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger I guess I didn't clarify the "attachment points" I was looking at. But, from what info I info I ever got regarding ROLL BAR/CAGE installations, for stock eliminator it was "limited" to SIX attachment to chassis, REGARDLESS of whether car has frame or uni-body. I was not referring to the multiple four bar locations; that's another story. My apologies for the confusion. I still like these cars cuz ya don't hafta deal w/old, rusty stuff!!!! Last edited by greg johnson; 04-18-2010 at 11:13 PM. Reason: spellin

04-19-2010, 05:59 AM	#15
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger After seeing what was stock I see why this was allowed. I did not know what was OEM........Makes more sense than trying to make the stock stuff survive and is way safer. I was parked next to a well known Corvette SS'er during a race when it crashed. It had the IRS rear.........something broke and it went over the guardrail.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-19-2010, 10:14 AM	#17
nomoneyj205 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger Looks awesome. You can't find a nicer car than a Takash car. And for everyone thats crying about the car. Im pretty sure you can still go buy one and build it. Also I dont think he is trying to hide anything, since he posted pictures for all to see.

04-19-2010, 11:12 AM	#18
Peter Ash Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 262 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger It still has STOCK spring and shock locations as per the Book!

05-05-2010, 08:12 PM	#20
Davey Summa Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Enon Valley, Pa Posts: 102 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Latest Pictures of Mac Reeves Drag-Pak Challenger I love it. hats off to the chassis guy......this is what class racing is all about. not everyone wants to build just a stock bracket car. pushing the limits of the class are what the advantage is all about ,period end of story. With custom fabrication, the time, work and the thought that goes into your work always is going to threaten others and be open for challange. Davey Summa Summa Performance