Work Continues in Prep for Vodden

We had a busy productive workday Sunday.  With a full contingent of Lugnut, Queen, Torch, Tow and Tow Jr, we were able to get a lot of items completed.  The D is near completed, the Z not so much.

Here is the list:

Work List for 2014 Thunderhill Vodden the Hell
Electrical Systems			Status
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Power disconnect switch	Done		Done	Need Box and Install
	2	Dashboard / Gages	Done		Done
	3	Alternator light	Done		Done
	4	Descuzzify wires			Done	Rewire Z
	5	Main power battery hookups	Done		Done	Install
	6	Install Traqmate/Wifi Lapper	Done			D- Figure Samsung power
	7	Battery charged
	8	Check charging system	Done		Done
	9	Check ECU error codes	Done		Done
	10	Off switch for the cooling seat				Install
	11	Start button	Done		Done	Install
	12	Fan switch	Done			Install
	13	Idiot light system			Done	Z- Install / D- Cover light – lower high temp
	14	ABS switch				Install
Engine and Driver train
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Engine compress test	Done		Done	Z- Not Good D1-185,2-185, 3-185, 4-180
	2	Spark plug	Done		Done
	3	Replace oil filter			Done
	4	Replace engine oil			Done	Need 16 quarts for the race
	5	Check transmission oil	Done		Done	Need shifter bushing
	6	Check differential oil	Done		Done	Need 2 gallons for gear oil the race
	7	Check clutch fluid	Done		Done
	8	Inspect timing belt	Done		Done
	9	Inspect water and alt belt	Done		Done	Replace Z
	10	Check air box	Done		Done	Z design / D nstall
	11	Check and add water to radiator	Done		Done	Install
	12	Check and add water to overflow	Done		Done	Install
	13	Cooling fan	Done		Done	Install fan switch
	14	Inspect and replace throttle cable	Done		Done
	15	Oil cooler and lines inspection				Install
	16	Run engine to temperature	Done
	17	Test rear differential	Done		Done	D- Review
	18	Radiator screen	Done		Done
	19	Shifter bushing	Done
Suspension and Brakes
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Check strut and tighten	Done		Done
	2	Inspection ball joint	Done		Done
	3	Check wheel bearings	Done		Done
	4	Front Sway bar mount	Done		Done
	5	Check rear and front bushing	Done		Done
	6	Check rotors			Done	Acquire rotors for Z
	7	Check brake pads			Done	Acquire brake pads Z
	8	Bleed brake lines
	9	Check bias
	10	Alignment
	11	Tires and rims				Z 1-rim – 8 tires / D – 2 tires
	12	Check tire pressures
	13	Strut tower support			Done
	14	Brake Cooling
Safety Systems
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Check fire extinguisher	Done		Done	Install in Z
	2	Fire suppression system				Install
	3	Check seat	Done		Done
	4	Check back rest			Done
	5	Check seat harness	Done		Done
	6	Check mirrors	Done		Done	Have Z mirror
	7	Roll bar pad	Done		Done
	8	Check tow hitch				Find Z Tow Hitch
	9	Cover remaining glass	Done		Done
	10	Secure roll cage	Done		Done
	11	Arm restraints / driver net
	12	Fire wall inspection	Done		Done
	13	Battery disconnect outside			Done	Label the Z switch
	14	Main battery secured	Done		Done	Need battery box for Z
	15	Rear fire wall	Done		Done
	16	Windshield
Chassis
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Wipers			Done	Most likely not needed.
	2	Front skirt				Need to install
	3	Rear diffuser				Design and install- not
	4	Rear spoiler	Done		Done	Install Z
	5	Fender repair	Done		Done	Fix D
	6	Front and rear bumpers	Done		Done	Fix D
	7	Jack points	Done		Done

Pit and Logistics Systems
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Hotel room confirmation and number of rooms confirmed	Done		Done	5 Room at Baymount Inn
	2	Reserve tow truck	Done			Daws / Need a second
	3	Reserve trailer	Done		Done	Pending Contact from Tarvlyn Toys
	4	RV rental	Done		Done	RV pending rental
	5	T-shirt printing
	6	Team hats and jackets
	7	Menu				In Process (Pizza likely)
	8	Residual value memo to Jay
	9	Check radio harness				Z install and check
	10	Ear buds for radio
	11	Radio	Done		Done	7 Radios
	12	Drivers Schedule
	13	5x5-gallon carboy	Done		Done	Need to setup 3 carboys
	14	Fuel storage	Done		Done	55 gallon + 5x5 gallon
	15	Pump	Done		Done
	16	Spare parts	Done		Done	Create inventory
	17	Pack for the track
	18	Test drive
	19	Binder				Start Z & edit D's binder
	20	Install seat cooler and test				Need hose
Décor
		Items				Comments
	1	Car number				Need 11x17 label
	2	Team logo				Review
	3	VLE logo				Have 11x17 label
	4	Paint				Design Themes

(Key to colors:

Green	Ready for track
Yellow	Have all parts needed just to inspect and complete
Red	Need parts and/or plan