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 it’s a pretty rapid-fire event to run, cool down, do stuff to the car and run again.

I ran a 1:11.14 which was good enough for first (1/1) in my class, but 3rd fastest time overall. Not a huge accomplishment, but I was only a few tenths off a c7 GS on slicks. Setup- F 9c 8r R 6c 6r, 30psi target. Other drama was the first session I had like 5 plug wires come loose. Am I doing something wrong here? Did I get spark plugs with too small of end balls?

Not a lot of work since the last update. Changed the oil. I installed one AMT motor mount. I got the driver’s side in and took a break for the night. I ended up seeing a set of shorty headers on closeout for $200 that will fix my broken stock exhaust manifolds. Cheaper than updating to the 01+ manifold like I was planning on doing. I don’t expect to make a ton of power with them, but hoping for 10-15 given I had the older log style headers since it’s a 99. Anyhow I waited to do the other mount until I do those since I need to drop the headers anyways to access the bolts for the motor mount. Save a little time that way.