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Decided to drop out of this event.
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It has been far too long since I’ve had the opportunity to race but the wait is over. We have an event at the large venue this Sunday and I’m beyond ready.
There will be a few firsts at this event.
1. First time trying RT660’s and I’m curious to see if they live up to the hype.
2. First time racing since I had the car corner weighed and the balance adjusted.
3. First event after I switched to E85, had the car dyno tuned and picked up 40 whp.
4. First event after switching back to electric power steering but with a pump speed controller.
This is going to be an interesting outing!
There will be a few firsts at this event.
1. First time trying RT660’s and I’m curious to see if they live up to the hype.
2. First time racing since I had the car corner weighed and the balance adjusted.
3. First event after I switched to E85, had the car dyno tuned and picked up 40 whp.
4. First event after switching back to electric power steering but with a pump speed controller.
This is going to be an interesting outing!
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Based on what I've seen at my local events, you're going to like how the RT660 tires perform. I'm looking forward to hearing how you do at the event!
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Wife is already attempting the power of “need your help for holiday shopping” veto so fingers crossed.
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Guess this means I have to go this time, no excuses!
I need to move where the action is!
Looks like a good time bud. Good luck!!
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They cancelled todays event 
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What’s up race fans, it’s me again! There is another event on the horizon and we’re gearing up for action. This will be a rare, nighttime event!
This round, we’ve made some alignment adjustments (-2.3° of camber to -3.0° and set the toe to 0.0” and pulled the C2 splitter off. The reasoning behind this was tire clearance at full lock. Plus, I was just bored with it anyway. Beyond that, nothing has changed and I’m just ready for some MUCH NEEDED seat time.
Stay tuned.
This round, we’ve made some alignment adjustments (-2.3° of camber to -3.0° and set the toe to 0.0” and pulled the C2 splitter off. The reasoning behind this was tire clearance at full lock. Plus, I was just bored with it anyway. Beyond that, nothing has changed and I’m just ready for some MUCH NEEDED seat time.
Stay tuned.
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I’ve picked up an experienced co-driver for this event. Happens to be Mr. Top PAX from last season himself. Going to be interesting to see what kinda of runs he puts together with the car and I’m excited for the coaching he can provide me.
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Today didn’t go as planned. Drove to the event and made one pass. Switched drivers and was waiting on grid. Determined something was on fire and quickly extinguished it. Upon further inspection, the battery hold done somehow lost a nut allowing it to ground to the studs securing it to the trunk. This led to what I suspect the fuel vapor vent line igniting and the tank was essentially flaring fuel vapor.
The decision was made to try to run the car and it did so without issue. My buddy Chris offered to trailer it home and I graciously accepted. Drove it on the trailer. I will report more on this in the build thread tomorrow after I drop the tank.
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Gonna try this again 28-April.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
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and now I bet you have something new on your checklist to ensure is tight enough. My cnc is great, but there are more than a few small steps that you have to do in sequence so that it knows what bit it has, where the material is, what speed to spin or is it off? Over the time I have made what I call my stupid list. It is made of stupid little things like "is the power button on the router/is it supposed to be?" all because at some point and time I forgot it and felt stupid. I never click the start button with out first going down my stupid list point by point....
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Finally!! An almost successful event! I will fill in the blanks later. Videos probably tomorrow and event pictures sometime this week.
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https://youtu.be/mlw115ZED5A?si=4COZwCRokDOxuuIr
The funny thing about autocross is you feel as if you’re flying on the course and elements come at you fast. When reviewing the footage you have, you realize “man, I came off throttle entirely too early here and WHY did I turn too late there”, etc… So, talked to a friend running the same tires in a “power rwd car”, made adjustments and made another pass. Haven’t downloaded it from my camera yet but I nearly tied my fastest run; with a passenger. However, something started making noise in the suspension/brakes and began making a ping-a-ling-ting-a-ping (yes, accurate description) noise as if something was loose and touching something rotating.
That’s when I decided to throw in the towel and left my remaining 5 passes on the table. Made it home safely and will dig into the car this week. Really think I had a chance to compete with the fast CAM guys and the FS Camaro but today wasn’t the day.
Next time.
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I'm sorry you ended up having issues with the car, but it was great to see it back out on course. You did a good job of shaking off the rust and getting back into the flow of autocross driving. Being able to correctly analyze video is a very helpful skill for improving your times out on course. Every time I watch my runs from events while putting my results videos together, I see areas where I can improve. I didn't drive this course, but two things stood out to me when I watched your videos:
1. Unless they required you to start straight, you could have angled the car to smooth out the arc into the first element. You made a big steering input to get through the first gate. Less input would allow for more speed. Every little bit helps.
2. There were some tight sweepers on that course that led to faster sections. Being able to anticipate the "fast-out" elements would allow you to get on the throttle earlier. In some cases, you have to use your course walks, previous runs, or run videos to help you "see around a corner" and attack what's coming up. If you go from coasting through a sweeper to full throttle in the next element, see if you can start to roll on the throttle somewhere in the sweeper.
Nice driving! I have no doubt you would have found even more speed if you were able to do your last 5 runs. I'm looking forward to seeing videos from your next event!
1. Unless they required you to start straight, you could have angled the car to smooth out the arc into the first element. You made a big steering input to get through the first gate. Less input would allow for more speed. Every little bit helps.
2. There were some tight sweepers on that course that led to faster sections. Being able to anticipate the "fast-out" elements would allow you to get on the throttle earlier. In some cases, you have to use your course walks, previous runs, or run videos to help you "see around a corner" and attack what's coming up. If you go from coasting through a sweeper to full throttle in the next element, see if you can start to roll on the throttle somewhere in the sweeper.
Nice driving! I have no doubt you would have found even more speed if you were able to do your last 5 runs. I'm looking forward to seeing videos from your next event!
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Won’t be racing this month, for sure. An unprecedented, yet avoidable, incident at work has rendered the ENTIRE FACILITY inoperable until we can restore three key pieces of equipment. Namingly the three cogeneration turbines that produce steam/electricity for the complex.
It’s bad-bad.
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