Bowen

I saw a pc109 at best buy like last week. mabey because they are so big the will have some still left in stock. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I have about 20/22 minutes of freefall and about 20+ hours in the tunnel ( I dont count instructing students or overseeing people buying block time ) -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey Avion, Is this Fred that goes to SkyVenture a couple of times a month. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I think it was my 3 jump. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey Avion, Are you fred that comes to skyventure??? -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Here You go. The car as is, is pretty much maxed out. I still have the stock turbos on her. the most anyone has ever gotten out of stock turbos is around 420 430 rear wheel horsepower, I am not sure of the torque numbers. On Z's the cams are usually added much much later when you are done with every bolt on and are building up the block. Any staging chart you will look at from stillen to jwt to sgp racing you will see it towards the end. The fuel system is run buy a JWT stage 3 ECU. It will re-map and adjust timing. the fuel injectors are also stock and can push up to 18 lbs of boost but will be boarder line catastrophic , that’s why I will only push up to 16 lbs. The intercoolers are something I should have done when I moved to the south last year. I have seen a loss of power on those hot days, I originally came from the north east. If I were keeping the car I would go with stillen side mounts. These go in the stock locations and are able to flow 30% more over stock. I would not go with a front mount due to my oil cooler and radiator being mounted in that location. The tune on the car is done by my upgraded ECU and my AVC-R. Here is a list of the mods: Performance: I. JWT Intake / U.R. Underdrive Pulley II. JWT ECU III. Gutted pre and main cats IV. HKS Hiper cat back exhaust V. APEXi AVC-R boost controller VI. Nitrous Oxide wet kit: 60 shot +TurboXS Blow off Valves: Type-H +Unorthodox Racing Aluminum Flywheel +RPS Max street disc +Nitrous purge valve with dual outlets +nitrous Express remote bottle opener +MSD digital RPM window switch The addition of a turbo upgrade, intercoolers and injectors will put down around 550 to the ground. I followed the progression charts and have seen an amazing transition with the power of the car. At this point in my life I don’t have the lust or 8 grand to finish the project. Like I said before I will get a vette ( or something similar) and keep it stock looking and just build the car for power. If you want to check out some performance charts go to: SGP Racing: http://store.yahoo.com/sgpracing-store/9096nis307.html I also added a pic of the interior -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

torque does not win races, HP combined with torque does. Torque gets you off the line, HP gets you to the trap faster.... You are right. hp picks up where torque falls off. anyone that can (not hard) read a dyno chart can see the transition. I am not a fan of mustangs but seems as though you did a good job with it. I am also not a fan of imports as I use to. to many people want a look and not the proformance. there are plenty of imports that can get the wheels off the ground. they also get them up pretty high but most cars that are modded are front wheel driven cars. I personaly will go with a vett next time. I want a car I can build into a monster. what are your times without slicks? do you get traction/ have to add weight in the hatch? Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Yeah and what do you drive a civic or mustang? if your ever at skyventure Orlando you can ask my colleagues about my car. My gears go as followed. 1st = 40mph 2nd = 70mph 3rd = 105mph 4th = 135mph 5th = maxed out if its hot then no, it wont. but if the air is cool and dense it will break loose right at the end of the torque curve around 5500 rpms and at around 55/60 mph. I can just cruise in 2nd and punch it, once it gets to that RPM range it will break loose. rear wheel horsepower and weight does not automatically determine if the car can break loose. you have to factor in the weight of the rear of the car. its a hatch back and the engines in the front. which equals less weight in the rear. you did know the car is rear wheel driven right? Also someone who is up and up on cars would not quote "That only equates to 390ish rwhp. Depending on your weight, I highly doubt you can break the wheels at 60mph" horsepower doesn’t win races torque does. torque is the force that throws you back in the seat, not horsepower. if you want PM me and we can debate this further. other wise lets try to keep it to gear related issues. im sure the Moderators with delete this and that ok. im not here to discuss cars on the forums Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

ok this is for everyone that wants to know about the car. moderators can delete if they want. it's a stage 6 300zx twinturbo 5 speed. It has about 450 horsepower/ 470 ftp of torque at the flywheel at 16 pounds of boost. a little over 500 horses and around 500-520 ftp of torque when spraying nitrous. I have been building the car for close to 7 years and have spent over 45k on the car. it will break the tires loose at 60 mph. nitrous can only be used in 3rd gear unless you have slicks on. it will excellerate very quickly because of the upgrades to the drive train. it use to be a "one of a kind" untill the fast and the furious came out and ruined the import sence. my next car will not have a body kit or any indication of mods. if I knew everyone was going to buy civics and put wings and body kits on them I would have never done that to my car Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

hey now I bought that wing 6 years ago. at that time no one had them and I bought it for the downforce not to look fast. the wing accually slows down my accelleration but it's a trade off to keep my tire planted at high speeds. anyway I'm selling it now to pay off some debts and to buy more gear. thanks for the advise about E.P.'s I pratice mock pulls on almost every jump. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey Everyone, First off I would like to thank Bonnie from Gravity Gear for the great deal she gave me. You’re the best Bonnie. The rig is an I5 Icon with a 168 Pilot main and a 160 smart reserve. The colors are blue, black and yellow. I have enclosed a few pics of it and of me wearing it. It fits great!, a little tight in the shoulders but that’s because I have gained an extra 10 pounds since moving to Florida, but by far the most comfortable rig I have ever tried on. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey guys, So I guess this was discontinued. does anyone know where I can get one or does anyone have one they can sell me? Thanks everyone, Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

do a precheck and plan ahead. equipment is necessary. your life is at stake!!! -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Jump number 14. Did AFF at SDU and work at Skyventure orlando Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

You should see her fly in the tunnel! She is amazing. I second that!!! Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey, It's not only an arch that makes you stable. you have to have the same amount of input from all limbs in order to stay in line with a good stable free fall. You can be stable (not potatoe chippping) from a good arch but are you tracking forward or back sliding or oscillating? there is more to it. some people are naturals and some never really progress. everyone is unique. I sugguest that if you have the money to travel or live within a days drive of one go. The tunnel is always a good training tool. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I dont have years in but this might help. I went to SDU and did the 20min. tunnel time then jumped. by watching my first jump video I think it paid off. I was stable enough for them to let go and no potato chipping. If she wants to form a good friendship with a local DZ buy gear from them and get coached jumps. Don’t forget to buy party supplies for after sunset and just hang out. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I just moved here a few months ago So I'm not really jumping alot due to settling in (new bills). I mainly jump at Lake Wales. But work at skyventure so I work on my flying often. Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I got my job by luck. I was in the right place at the right time and said the right things. what happened to me is not the norm. PM me and I'll give you some ideas. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Good books to get are "Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook" and "Jump". Also get the para gear catalog so you can put a face to the products you hear about. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings