Welp, it finally happened. This should just be a 4 dollar fix, but after ragging on it last night pretty hard (5 races back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back) I hit 9125 rpms in 1st, and in 2nd, engine cut out on me real bad.. Nick (pappy) and I were riding and it seemed fine but there was a whistling/chirping sound that Nick picked up.. good ears, bro. Long story short, I blew a bolt off and the gasket ripped itself apart.

Note the missing bolt near the top of this photo. (left of photo = rear of car)






On a side note, I got an advance on my video game I'm working on, so the 'next step' might be a possibility. Pistons, rods and upgraded fuel = more boost more boost more boost. I'll keep you guys informed.

 

Hey Chris, I'm going to be down in the Tampa area for 4-5 days in March for a class. Any chance I could get a ride in your car so that I can see what I'll be getting myself into in April?

 

Milo you better bring a video camera! I can't wait until you get yours but I still want to see what a turbo really does.

 

Kwando, if you want to see a video of Chris's Turbo S2000 in action, there is one of my racing him. It was more of a slaughter....

 

I have that one. Want one of the passanger view.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Milo
[B]Hey Chris, I'm going to be down in the Tampa area for 4-5 days in March for a class.

 

Just an FYI for anyone who perhaps came across this thread in a search. Issue fixed, final cost, 8 bucks and 30 minutes of work that anyone can do themselves.

cd

 

Chris, can i get a ride in the turbo???

 

I would love to see these videos if I could. I am looking into getting a turbo myself, and I'd like to see what it really can do. Any help here guys?

 

Holy **** man i thought you blew out your motor. :knock on wood: i just saw the thread name and the creator and i was just hoping it wasnt the motor . when did this happen? over the weekend?