Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Debrief

What a great weekend!  That was an awesome track and the car was well prepared and set up.  Thanks Muddy.

I propose that we get together in the shop and have a celebration.  Since I'm inviting myself to drinks in your garage, I figure we should at least let you pick the time and maybe we should do some work too.  While working on the contents of the shop fridge, it is the perfect time to let the suggestions flow about what we need to do next since ZAE is a bit worn out after this race.  I can start the list with tires since the set I picked were a little sketchy.

Also, here are some photos of the weekend in no particular order.  Enjoy
Running ahead of the Geonome into the hairpin

Our best weapon at BS inspection

Great crew enjoying fine food and sunset

Those are very green shirts, with no dirt, so it must be the start of the weekend

Getting ready for our first night practice

Too much back-pressure in the exhaust, no problem -- we have the Sawsall

Running at night, where does the road go?


2 comments:

  1. How does the Saturday, June 4 work for anyone around 11:30? The kids will be here, so I am sure I can turn this into a barbecue for the families as well.

    As for the car, here is a list that Rod had sent to me:

    From: Rod Howden

    Just thinking...


    Fluids
    - Oil change
    - coolant change
    - look for leaks

    Ancillary stuff
    - Remove lights
    - remove window tint
    - set mirrors so us tiny people can see what's behind us, too
    - Seat shim overhaul - make with lateral support
    - paint/bodywork repair

    Engine evaluation
    - Compression test
    - alternator output test
    - water pump condition
    - fan belt condition
    - hose/fuel line condition

    Exhaust repair
    - bend up new pipe
    - new mounts

    Suspension evaluation
    - strut evaluation
    - steering linkage evaluation
    - ball joint evaluation
    - strut perch/bearing
    - axle shaft inspection
    - frame stiffing

    Wheels
    - brake evaluation (back to the softer pads?)
    - tires/wheels (bigger?)
    - rear well adjustment for large tires
    - wheel bearing inspection
    - Brake duct

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  2. Any chance for Sunday instead? Saturday is a birthday party and an auction.

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