Diapers are mandatory

[Ed Wright]

Can you imagine screwing with that thing every time you change the oil, or drain the block to pull a head? That's where I draw the line. Diapers=I'm done.

[Angelo DiTocco]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Can you imagine screwing with that thing every time you change the oil, or drain the block to pull a head? That's where I draw the line. Diapers=I'm done.

C'mon Ed - don't they have a trap door over the drain plug? Ya know... like what was on an old pair of pajamas from the 1920's?

[Bart Kilraine]

I'll race anywhere they are not requried,....other than that,...goodbye class racing.I've spent enough time and $$$ over the course of years,that would be the "STRAW THAT BROKE........." you know !

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

C'mon Ed - don't they have a trap door over the drain plug? Ya know... like what was on an old pair of pajamas from the 1920's?

Ang, I'm not old enough to remember the 1920s. I just look it. Do they have flaps/doors like that? I would deal with mufflers before diapers.

[chevy620]

I had one on a 93 Camaro LT-1, Dennis (DRE) old car I bought from him.
Beautiful workmanship, had some kevlar where headers rubbed it. Absolute perfect fit, added about 5 minuteds to an oil change and was never in the way.
Besides the safety benefits and protecting track from 2 hours of downtime the diaper kept engine oil heat in the motor, that part I liked.

I am sure you can also fab one out of sheet alum, do it yourself if you have to with rivets and some straps to hold it on. I think they have to be 3" on sides and go from damper to rear of oil pan. Just a thought for guys with tight clearances.

Jok

[Angelo DiTocco]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Ang, I'm not old enough to remember the 1920s. I just look it. Do they have flaps/doors like that? I would deal with mufflers before diapers.

Ed - I was just joking... for some odd reason that vison from the old cartoons popped into my mind.

A while back I had a crank break in the traps at Virgina (along with everything else in the motor). It happened very quickly and without any forwarning. Fortunately the oil went right out the bottom and I never lost control of the car. But it did scare the crap out of me.

I know things like this are not only an expense but an inconvenience as well.... I'm not thrilled at all about it.... but I believe it is better to be safe than sorry. I don't think it should be a reason for anyone to quit. You don't want to let something like this ruin an otherwise good time.

[Rollins_2241]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Can you imagine screwing with that thing every time you change the oil, or drain the block to pull a head? That's where I draw the line. Diapers=I'm done.

Can you imagine what a beautiful 18-year-old girl's face looks like after a bad racetrack wreck where she lost the engine at 1000 feet with no diaper? I don't have to, she works at my local track and doesn't race anymore. Get serious, dude.

BTW, this was a 10-second 1/4 mile car, not anything "required" to have one.

[Rick Bailey]

Originally Posted by Rollins_2241

Can you imagine what a beautiful 18-year-old girl's face looks like after a bad racetrack wreck where she lost the engine at 1000 feet with no diaper? I don't have to, she works at my local track and doesn't race anymore. Get serious, dude.

BTW, this was a 10-second 1/4 mile car, not anything "required" to have one.

This says it all...........

Rick

[Ed Wright]

You guys selling them?

Somebody that had never kicked a rod out may have a hard time wanting one.

[Mike Voth]

Originally Posted by Rollins_2241

Can you imagine what a beautiful 18-year-old girl's face looks like after a bad racetrack wreck where she lost the engine at 1000 feet with no diaper? I don't have to, she works at my local track and doesn't race anymore. Get serious, dude.

BTW, this was a 10-second 1/4 mile car, not anything "required" to have one.

That's too bad. Horrible fortune. I wouldn't want that to happen to anybody. That being said, it doesn't happen that often, as a whole. Maybe a few years more experience and that wouldn't have happened to her. I'm just saying maybe more than the lack of a diaper set that ball in motion. We have, unfortunately, layed many blocks to rest over the years, and have never had a problem with oiling the tires. Like I said, I believe experience plays a key role in how severe some wrecks are. Not all, some.

Just my 2 cents...