2013 Track Junkie Thread
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by TubeDriver' timestamp='1369942065' post='22576510
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
A chance to miss drunken rednecks brawling? Of course I will be there.
I go on the list, I will just run the Miata. maybe I should check the brake pads on it?[/quote]
Just run the Miata. You don't need brakes. I might run my Abarth one day.
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Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1369950819' post='22576909
[quote name='TubeDriver' timestamp='1369942065' post='22576510']
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
A chance to miss drunken rednecks brawling? Of course I will be there.
I go on the list, I will just run the Miata. maybe I should check the brake pads on it?[/quote]
Just run the Miata. You don't need brakes. I might run my Abarth one day.
[/quote]
You are probably faster in the Abarth than me in the Miata.
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by TubeDriver' timestamp='1370023806' post='22578629
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369950819' post='22576909']
[quote name='TubeDriver' timestamp='1369942065' post='22576510']
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
[quote name='TubeDriver' timestamp='1369942065' post='22576510']
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
A chance to miss drunken rednecks brawling? Of course I will be there.
I go on the list, I will just run the Miata. maybe I should check the brake pads on it?[/quote]
Just run the Miata. You don't need brakes. I might run my Abarth one day.
[/quote]
You are probably faster in the Abarth than me in the Miata.
[/quote]
Abarth is faster in straights but does not turn well. It sounds cool with the straight pipe exhaust. Guess I need to order some brake pads for it.
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by TubeDriver' timestamp='1370023806' post='22578629
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369950819' post='22576909']
[quote name='TubeDriver' timestamp='1369942065' post='22576510']
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
[quote name='TubeDriver' timestamp='1369942065' post='22576510']
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
A chance to miss drunken rednecks brawling? Of course I will be there.
I go on the list, I will just run the Miata. maybe I should check the brake pads on it?[/quote]
Just run the Miata. You don't need brakes. I might run my Abarth one day.
[/quote]
You are probably faster in the Abarth than me in the Miata.
[/quote]
Abarth is faster in straights but does not turn well. It sounds cool with the straight pipe exhaust. Guess I need to order some brake pads for it.
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Originally Posted by clarkster009' timestamp='1369248038' post='22560082
Also, does anybody know if the clubs like Porsche or Mercedes allow other cars to run in their events? I remember last year there was a Mercedes event some people did.
For example https://www.motorspo...3B#.UZ0Qzcq_tek
For example https://www.motorspo...3B#.UZ0Qzcq_tek
Originally Posted by clarkster009' timestamp='1369248038' post='22560082
Also, does anybody know if the clubs like Porsche or Mercedes allow other cars to run in their events? I remember last year there was a Mercedes event some people did.
For example https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....B#.UZ0Qzcq_tek
For example https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....B#.UZ0Qzcq_tek
Mercedes events are mostly non Mercedes!
I like their events because they are low key with small turn outs.
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Just the Saturday. I live just under 2 hours away, so I'm just going to roll early the morning of and drive home after.
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Stop by and see us in the paddock.
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
Who's going to Hypermess?
Stop by and see us in the paddock.
This a new engine? Maybe it is break-in particles? Very small and fine, like mush? Or bigger? What oil are you using?
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Matt, are you running an oil pan baffle and did you add an accumulator? I'm beginning to wonder if oil pan baffles may be hindering the return of oil to the pickup in long sweeping turns like Summit's Turn 9. I'm adding an oil pressure idiot light so I'll know if the oil pressure is dropping in long turns. The warning light looks like a shift light so it'll get your attention.
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Originally Posted by dc_s2k' timestamp='1370293892' post='22584309
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1369935732' post='22576256']
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
Nice Write up Rob...you need to add a milling machine to the tools needed for that job. Now I am even less motivated to tackle the bushing job.
Who's going to Hypermess?
Stop by and see us in the paddock.
This a new engine? Maybe it is break-in particles? Very small and fine, like mush? Or bigger? What oil are you using?
[/quote]
Matt, are you running an oil pan baffle and did you add an accumulator? I'm beginning to wonder if oil pan baffles may be hindering the return of oil to the pickup in long sweeping turns like Summit's Turn 9. I'm adding an oil pressure idiot light so I'll know if the oil pressure is dropping in long turns. The warning light looks like a shift light so it'll get your attention.
Its small/fine particles. Castrol Syntec/Edge 10w-30 synthetic.
I am running a pan baffle and an oil cooler but no accumulator. I do not have a oil pressure light but plan to add an oil pressure gauge. You may have a point about the baffle not letting oil back down to the pickup. Another issue may be running the stock oil "cooler" and a second adapter plate for the oil cooler may result in pressure loss.
Or, I've just driven the hell out of this engine and got my money's worth. 6 years and ~10k track miles is a good run. I'm going to run it till it blows and then drop in a AP2 motor and beat on that for a while.