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I want to compete at the willow springs 24 hours of lemons with a starion (A 24 hour endurance race where the car must be worth $500) However, Car and Driver had this to say on the subject "in seven years of LeMons racing and 10 or so Starions, only one has managed to run more than a few dozen laps in a race. In fact, we’re going to make it a definitive statement: The Mitsubishi Starion is the worst possible choice, in the entire universe, for a 24 Hours of LeMons car." http://blog.caranddriver.com/lemons-wisdom-vs-conventional-wisdom-17-cars-that-should-dominate-but-dont-camaro-supra-gti%E2%80%94ahoy/ Plan is to run a widebody with a montero carb setup and re-wire for bare necessity destressed motor reliability, lsd handling, 20 gallon gas tank Why shoulden't this work?

I know I don't post here very often, I'm not really a forum person. But my car is no stranger, I'd presume. I didn't feel this was worthy of "Meeting Planning" because of the nature of the post. At Any Rate . . .I'll try to be as concise as possible. The best way to do that is numbered bullets. 1. Posting this because I'd like to network outward and meet people in the hopes of building a strong resource of Starquest owners, mechanics, enthusiasts, etc as I am . . . 2. Building a track car out of my car. I know, I know. It's not much yet, because the financial "rug" was pulled from underneath me just as I was about to tear into her. So she's got her drift/racing "livery", a racing seat, a rebuilt engine (thanks to Frenchii) and a few other things like a baffled oil pan without much else. 3. I don't expect "something for nothing". I'm a proponent of paying for QUALITY work, you can ask Frenchii, I try to go above and beyond as far as being a paying customer. I also am looking to learn, so if while you're working on the car you can show me what is being done, or you can point and say "turn that bolt and lift that part" that'd be the best. That way I can work on the car if/when it breaks at the track. In summary, it's just a way for me to meet some SQers, motorsports enthusiasts and mechanically savvy people. The three aren't required, nor are they preferred. As long as we have fun tinkering and talking shop. As with ANY track car, any help is greatly appreciated especially if that help comes in the form of EDUCATION. I love learning and don't mind getting my knuckles busted, hands burnt and fingernails dirty in the effort to learn more about my car. The perils of being a track-junky who never took the opportunity to learn mechanics, I guess. LOL! Thanks to any and all who may respond to this (in advance) David Adams #37 87 Chrysler Conquest TSi PS: Oh, and don't worry. Although she's stock, I still take her to the track. My philosophy is that seat-time is seat-time. Whether it's tuned or barely running.

As stated TH350 adapter plate and flexplate adapter $325 plus shipping (NEW) FIP Fuel computer (MS1) $225 shipped (USED) Mopar Stg II 670cc inj $50 shipped (USED) Hardly used 255/50/16 MT ET Street Radials $275 + shipping (USED) Also have a couple stock 87-89 injectors / fuel rails / tps Stedebani short shifter (straight) More to come

From Dallasimports.net "Dallasimports.net, NOS Energy Drinks, and North Star Dragway are proud to announce the 3rd annual DI Palooza 2011. This year we are going to make it even bigger and more fun. We have teamed up with NOS Energy for the car show portion and as some of you know last year they had their first NOS Energy Nights show which will now be apart of DI Palooza. During the day we'll race and drift and then at night we'll start the party with a car show, graffiti exhibition with the work being given away after it's finished. We're working on a number of other attractions as well that will be announced in this thread in the coming weeks. So set the date and get your cars ready because this is going to be our biggest event yet. DI Palooza Drag and Drift When Sunday October 30th, 2011 Gates open at 10AM Racing will be finished at 6pm Where North Star Dragway 3236 Memory Lane Denton TX Who Anyone and everyone all makes, models, and types there will be something for everyone. Drag Racing Rules The track will adhere to all NHRA safety regulations for your ET/MPH so please familiarize yourself with the rules if you're unsure if you can compete. Class Specific Rules Sport Fwd - Factory appearing tire only no ET Street allowed. Tires like Nitto 555s are allowed they must have a diagonal tread pattern. No limit on power adders. Any FWD 4 or 6cyl car allowed. Pro FWD - 26" slick maximum size, no limit on power adders. Any FWD 4 or 6cyl car allowed. Street N/A - Stock appearing tire only absolutely no power adders 4 and 6cyl cars only RWD/AWD allowed. FWD N/A - Stock appearing tire only absolutely no power adders 4 and 6cyl cars only, FWD only. 4G vs. EJ Sponsored by Mudpit Performance- Any car with a 4GXX or EJXX motor FWD/AWD/RWD allowed and no limit on power adders. Factory appearing tire only no ET Street allowed. Tires like Nitto 555s are allowed they must have a diagonal tread pattern. FWD 4G/EJ cars can run slick tires. RWD/AWD Sponsored by AWD Tuning - Any 4/6cyl or rotary allowed, no limit on power adders. 4CYL's may use slicks, 6cyl and Rotaries may not use slicks factory appearing tire only, must have diagonal tread. Import/Domestic V8s run street tires no MT/Hoosiers must be factory appearing, no power adders allowed, and pump gas only. Unlimited Class - Factory chassis only no back halves or tubular chassis'. Open to all makes and models including domestics no limit on power adders or tires. Bracket Class - Any make or model no limitations. Girls Bracket - Girls only all makes or models. Test and Tune - Open to everyone all makes and models. Payouts - 10 Car minimum for full payouts otherwise payouts are halved. As night falls the party begins with NOS Energy Nights kicking off after the drag racing. We will have multiple car show classes with trophies for each as well as a NOS Energy Choice award and cash money for best of show. Classes will be announced soon so stay tuned we hope to change things up a bit and not rely on traditional car show classes."