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Project1970 · 01-16-2003, 06:39 AM

http://www.richmondgear.com/downloads.html

CarTest, get the DOS version...

Everyone was asking about 1/4 mile calculators...this one seems to be one of the better ones out there (when checked against my truck, the '94 Z28, and '97 Mercedes) and it's free to boot.

Plus, it's got some goofy little things so you can estimate how fast your car is around certain tracks...I'm sure most people here would only recognize the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Talladega, but there's stuff like the 14 mile Nurburgring in there...

I'd really like to see some exact numbers to put in for our trucks regarding the height and all of that...

*dtlilly* · 01-16-2003, 10:51 AM

My computer detected security problems warning me I was taking a risk of a virus if I opened the application. I believe Richmond Gear would have registered this program.

mikep · 01-16-2003, 12:38 PM

any virus detection software will put up a red flag when you try to open up any .exe based software.

A scanned for virus's and I tried the program after modifying the parameters to match my vehicle and the actual 1/4 mile numbers were WAY off what they should have been.

Project1970 · 01-16-2003, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by dtlilly
My computer detected security problems warning me I was taking a risk of a virus if I opened the application. I believe Richmond Gear would have registered this program.

I've got Norton 2003 and it didn't so much as budge on this program...

*dtlilly* · 01-16-2003, 02:34 PM

Maybe that is my problem. I still use Norton Anti-virus 2001. They do give me updates several times a week, but the base program must be outdated. They keep sending me e-mails trying to get me to spend $29.95 for their NEW 2003 version, but hell, thats $30.00 less I get to spend on the old truck! HeHeHe.

Southpa · 01-16-2003, 05:27 PM

One thing about Norton 2003 for any of you guys running AutoCad. I recently installed Norton 2003 and ACAD 2002 wouldn't run after that. You will have to go to the Autodesk site and download an updated driver (AC1ST15.dll), overwrite the old driver and ACAD will work again. It seems that all versions of ACAD get buggered up by Norton 2003.

Project1970 · 01-16-2003, 06:28 PM

Autocad and Norton conflict? That's a weird one... *shrug*

The numbers came out pretty well for me...only mildly pessimistic in performance...

treefrog · 01-16-2003, 07:12 PM

Thank you! I just installed Norton 2003. I figured I screwed something up when I couldn't open autocad. I feel better that it wasn't me. TF

blue_69 · 01-16-2003, 10:00 PM

pretty cool but anyone have a guess on coefficiant of drag it looks pretty important to this program.

Project1970 · 01-16-2003, 10:38 PM

I started with the file for a '98 Silverado as a base...

01-16-2003, 06:39 AM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Asbolutely awesome freeware prog! http://www.richmondgear.com/downloads.html CarTest, get the DOS version... Everyone was asking about 1/4 mile calculators...this one seems to be one of the better ones out there (when checked against my truck, the '94 Z28, and '97 Mercedes) and it's free to boot. Plus, it's got some goofy little things so you can estimate how fast your car is around certain tracks...I'm sure most people here would only recognize the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Talladega, but there's stuff like the 14 mile Nurburgring in there... I'd really like to see some exact numbers to put in for our trucks regarding the height and all of that... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-16-2003, 10:51 AM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Download My computer detected security problems warning me I was taking a risk of a virus if I opened the application. I believe Richmond Gear would have registered this program.

01-16-2003, 12:38 PM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	any virus detection software will put up a red flag when you try to open up any .exe based software. A scanned for virus's and I tried the program after modifying the parameters to match my vehicle and the actual 1/4 mile numbers were WAY off what they should have been. __________________ No truck :-(

01-16-2003, 02:34 PM	#5
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	HEY NORTON! Maybe that is my problem. I still use Norton Anti-virus 2001. They do give me updates several times a week, but the base program must be outdated. They keep sending me e-mails trying to get me to spend $29.95 for their NEW 2003 version, but hell, thats $30.00 less I get to spend on the old truck! HeHeHe.

01-16-2003, 05:27 PM	#6
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	One thing about Norton 2003 for any of you guys running AutoCad. I recently installed Norton 2003 and ACAD 2002 wouldn't run after that. You will have to go to the Autodesk site and download an updated driver (AC1ST15.dll), overwrite the old driver and ACAD will work again. It seems that all versions of ACAD get buggered up by Norton 2003. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first. Last edited by Southpa; 01-16-2003 at 05:31 PM.

01-16-2003, 06:28 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Autocad and Norton conflict? That's a weird one... shrug The numbers came out pretty well for me...only mildly pessimistic in performance... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-16-2003, 07:12 PM	#8
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	Southpa Thank you! I just installed Norton 2003. I figured I screwed something up when I couldn't open autocad. I feel better that it wasn't me. TF

01-16-2003, 10:00 PM	#9
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	pretty cool but anyone have a guess on coefficiant of drag it looks pretty important to this program. __________________ Click Here to search ebay for all 67-72 parts My 72 CST blazer build 72 CST Blazer 4x4 67 2wd swb ( project onion crate ) 86 4x4 lwb plow truck 40 x 60 foot barn to work on all this stuff

01-16-2003, 10:38 PM	#10
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I started with the file for a '98 Silverado as a base... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

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