Sounds like you need to find yourself a new Chief Mechanic. I know a guy. But the commute may be an issue.
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Sounds like you need to find yourself a new Chief Mechanic. I know a guy. But the commute may be an issue.
Sounds very much like the Texas and Rocky Mountain region guys.
The Summer Shootout at Hallett was always a blast.
While the distance to Pitt is only about 80 miles, it's mostly secondary state or...
Guess I should look up where the Pitt track is from my house.
Mid-Ohio is about 90 minutes from my house.
Not as much fun to go when you don't know anyone.
Half the fun is hanging out with friends...
For those of you coming out to the Eastern Time Zone ...
If you have issues with your tow rig or trailer, contact me.
Can't promise I can drop everything instantly but my daily schedule is pretty...
And don't forget to marinade the blocker rings.
@David:
Do I remember right that on one rebuild we had some issues measuring for shims because usually the trans was dry but on that particular one...
One ... Two ... Three
Testing ... testing
*looks around* Is this thing on?
I discovered recently that the rating on my Avalanche (8000#) may be different than the rating on my factory hitch receiver (5000#)
You may want to verify that the vehicle rating and the hitch...
David is used tolerating Corvette guys ... I wrenched on his car for several years and he had to put up with my 94 at the shop for several years.
I think Sean would agree with me that the issue with the 305 TPI motor is where the torque starts to ramp up
and that the intake manifold/heads basically suffocate the motor at 4500 RPM. The LS...
Something to consider:
*Where* in the power curve do the 1.6 rockers make a difference?
Where is the peak torque? Remember that HP is a calculated number based on torque and RPM.
So a little more...
Like the garage floor in the picture. Is that DIY or professional?
I did the DIY Rustoleum epoxy floor stuff on the Houston garage, was happy with it.
But it does not hold up to UV very well; after...
What do you mean "not in sight"?
I parked it right beside the trailer after I drove it to town for ice or food or something ...
Speaking of things you'll only do once ...
Make sure the trailer is hooked to the truck when you load up the racecar.
I've got a LoadTrail from Countryside in Houston and I use a load leveler hitch.
I've not hauled a lot with my trailer but I think one part that can make a difference is which brake controller you...
I know this is not exactly the same, but ...
I live in Ohio and my shop building is insulated and sheetrocked but no heating system.
It's a 30X60 building, partially built into a hill so the back...
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I'm thinking about taking my Z06 to an HPDE day at Mid-Ohio. Saw that Hagerty offers Track Day insurance.
Anyone know approximate cost? I see there is an agreed-value coverage along with several...
So sad that I'm going to miss
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Jerry,
Ask Dave or Sean about what happens when the coolant temp sensor wire gets damaged and starts
going in and out, telling the computer that the coolant temp is either 190 degrees or -37...
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I assume it isn't me. Pretty sure I gave it back to someone for the next year's banquet.
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That sounds bad. What happened?
Hey Al, is this the weekend of Sept 21st?
I live about 90 minutes from Lexington/Mid-Ohio. Would love to have a reason to be the track for a day.
Scott
And I'll bet your tools don't turn into Martian dust nearly as quickly.
Not to mention *passing* on the grass.