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jeremiahkellam
01-28-2009, 10:42 PM
We would like to introduce the #18 Bright Futures Foundation CMC2 Mustang. The car was built and prepped by Gage Motorsports and will be piloted by Jeremiah Kellam. Unfortunatly, there was just a little too much to fit into such a short offseason, so we will not be racing until Cresson.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3235885664_3a2df50b02_m.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3235037153_87ae842e89_m.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3235884332_e4c5276e0d_m.jpg

A big thanks to all involved in helping getting us to this point.

David Love AI27
01-28-2009, 11:38 PM
WTF!!! get your butt out there... two days left and the track is only 1 and 1/2 hours away!!

You have too many racers in or near Tomball to miss this weekend...

donovan
01-28-2009, 11:56 PM
The car looks great!!!

David D.

michaelmosty
01-29-2009, 08:44 AM
The car looks awesome Jeremiah, WOW! :shock:

Like David said, you better be at the track.
Heck, I'll stop by on Friday on my way to the track and help you finish it.
One way or another you need to race this weekend. :wink:

AllZWay
01-29-2009, 09:01 AM
The car looks really good... but get off your butt and get it to the track this weekend.

jeremiahkellam
01-29-2009, 10:47 AM
Just not enough time... I'm pretty disappointed about it but I just don't feel confident about running the engine in its current state. I've done soooo much work in the 3 months, the engine was the one thing that was a question mark. I don't have the time (or the knowledge) to try and swap valve springs in the next 2 days. If I have to put off the start to my racing career 6 more weeks, so be it...

I'll just make damn sure that when I do show up, I do my part to put CMC2 on the grid in front of CMC...

David Love AI27
01-29-2009, 11:18 AM
I don't have the time (or the knowledge) to try and swap valve springs in the next 2 days.


what makes you think it is springs???? just because you changed cams??? valve float is caused by weak springs at high rpms and stronger springs from a cam change are needed if the cam is like 500+ lift...

I believe your problem is a simple fix... don't give up

mitchntx
01-29-2009, 11:24 AM
JK ...

Please do not under estimate this group of competitors.

I have witnessed countless times competitors neck deep in cars they don't own or drive in order to help a friend make the next session.

I've seen all-nighters pulled to get a hurt car on track the next morning.

There will lots of help to get your car in shape for R1 saturday morning.

jeremiahkellam
01-29-2009, 11:24 AM
I'm not under estimating anbody here, that's why this is the first place I posted my problem. The guys here are the main reason I chose to race with AI / CMC instead of another class.

Nobody else is giving any other ideas. I've spoke with Steve at HP, Jerry at Tommie Vaughn, an engine builder in Magnolia, a guy at Tomball Ford, and a few others, and they all believe it has to be the springs. I've searched for air leaks, messed with the timing.

I will still bring the car down to get annual tech, and to show it off, and if someone puts their mojo on it, then great. Otherwise, the wheels are in motion to have a new motor built, and in before Cresson.

David Love AI27
01-29-2009, 12:16 PM
I know NOTHIN' about you car but if you list details on the motor, fuel delivery and ignition, I know the blue oval guys can bring enough spares to hook you up... last year I drove to Cresson with a half finished car so I could at least compete on Sunday... I'm going up on Friday for annual, when were you thinking of going up?

Rob do you want me to get your car teched on Friday??? Jason can pull it down there when I go...

AI#97
01-29-2009, 01:17 PM
Where is Jerry MacNeil when you need him?!


I will send a horseshoe valve spring compressor with Mosty or Gunter if you want to do the springs there at the track. I have never used it because it won't work on OHC motors... Makes doing valve springs a breeze with the heads off.

Fbody383
01-29-2009, 02:02 PM
The car looks great!!!

I hope I drive better than my car looks and vice versa for you.

Be nice to see it and meet you in person.

Good lookin' ride.

jeremiahkellam
01-29-2009, 06:09 PM
I'M THERE BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

michaelmosty
01-29-2009, 06:15 PM
You get it fixed?

marshall_mosty
01-29-2009, 06:30 PM
Michael,
Take my gear bag with my tools. It has a valve spring compressor (twist type) and a cylinder air hold to keep the valve up.

As long as the keepers and locks aren't stuck, you should be able to change the springs in less than 2 hours.

jeffburch
01-29-2009, 07:11 PM
Great to hear.
Come on!

jb

Chuck
01-29-2009, 07:47 PM
Car looks great!

Hope tp see you at the track.

Chuck
CMC#14

cmarvel
01-30-2009, 10:12 AM
Glad you are going to make it, the car looks great!

Adam Ginsberg
01-30-2009, 11:29 AM
Sorry I won't be there to see it's maiden voyage.

No matter the issue, you'll be in good hands with the TX AI/CMC crew. Have fun!