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AMT motor mounts + Hooker shorty headers + front breather
Today I finished up with the AMT motor mounts. The stock ones were actually in good condition. The previous owner must have done them at some point. Removing the headers made the job so much easier. Next up was the $200 hooker shortie headers. They look a lot nicer than the log style 99 headers.…
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First time trials: Autobahn North evening, 1:11.14
Last night was my first time trials event. I was at Autobahn North, which is normally the configuration reserved for members during the day. However this was an evening event, which was another first. Drivers’ meeting was 4:45 and first car off about 5:15. Only 3 sessions, but only 3 run groups as well so…
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First real autocross: NS-2Rs are not an autocross tire
First real autocross today. NS-2r are not an autocross tire. They take a while to get enough heat into them to stick. Run 4 before they felt ‘okay’ and they were barely warm to the touch. The first run was embarrassing. The er-1 pads like a bit of heat in them as well. I slid…
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Ceramic plug wires: fixed it, then regretted it
I ordered a new set of wires and it cleared up the misfire. The idle stumble went away too. Nice bit is these have ceramic boots that won’t melt and have integrated fiberglass insulation to protect them from headers. https://tonsperformance.com/products/sleeved-9070c?_pos=4&_sid=72c8dc2e0&_ss=r I also put the 2nd MPI hub on the passenger rear. Not because it was…
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Side skirts? I’ll let the man himself tell you
jfryjfry said: Bummer about the problems both for you and for others! curious about an earlier statement you made about side skirts being for mileage… what skirts?? glad to hear you’re enjoying the car though. I have so much fun with mine on track. I’ll let the man himself tell you.
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Autobahn return: misfires and a black flag day
Back to Autobahn today. Today was really frustrating. Session 1 was great. Ran a 1:37.50, but I forgot to put a memory card in my camera. :\ I was running in advanced group and very little interaction with traffic. Session 2 my car was badly misfiring. I went back to the paddock after 2 laps.…
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Turn One HP2 power-steering pump install
Last night I finished up the turn one hp2 pump install. Removal isn’t too bad. Remove the accessory belt Remove the alternator (15mm and 13mm for the hot wire) Fully remove the belt Drain the PS fluid Take the lines off the PS reservoir Remove the PS reservoir upward off the bracket. It just snaps…
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Post-track-day inspection + parts orders
Post track day inspection Oil in catch can is probably like 1/2 qt. So I’m not actually burning a ton. No notable leaks up on the lift. Installed a new hub in LR. Used an MPI hub which is $250 vs $400 for the skf x trackers. Test drive verified the noise is gone. I…
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Track day #2: Blackhawk Farms, #2 overall
Track Day #2 is in the books. It was my first time out with the car at Blackhawk Farms. I had signed up for Intermediate 2 in order to give myself a little more pace buffer while I learned the track in a new car. The track org did something a little different today. They…
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Fixing all six first-track-day issues
theruleslawyer said: Burning some oil in the braking zone. The engine is probably under a ton of vaccum and sucking some oil in. Reportedly it clears right up out of the turn, and doesn’t impact a high G turn alone. I need to check the oil catch can. Maybe its full? Brake has inconsistent feel.…