Plead for Residual Value for "Vodden the Hell Are We Doing?"

Judge Phil,

Like some masochist fools, my team and I are looking forward to listening to Vodden loquaciously go on about "The virtues of Willows, what culinary delights offer at the Grill, how honored to have such a notable race happen today, what the best way to donate to the track, who parked in front of his parking spot, the nice swag at the Pro Shop, etc..."

Also to continue that self-punishment vein we have this crazy idea that our two vehicles, that we "raced" last at Sonoma Raceway are acceptable to run another time at Thunderhill.

After some race day suspension work:

Electrical work:

Changes to the cooling system:

I can't even remember what drove these two under the car:

You would think that after all this work during the race to keep these things "running," we have the audacity to try our luck again at Thunderhill.  Well like true Lemon racers hope is eternal. That leads me to again beg you for a fair residual value for these two machines that are most definitely not cars but knuckle crushing, tire chewing, gas guzzling, pain in the asses.

To aid in your review the work that we determine to be needed is well....   a lot but it ain't happening.

So in the end these:

Will do this again only with your help:

Muddy

Review of the Line at 5-Mile Thunderhill

After talking with Sparky over the vacation, I thought I would post some of the Telemetry data from the last race at Thunderhill.  It has some interesting information on speed and car position on the line.

If you are into video's there are many posted on you tube.  Here are a few good video of laps around the 5 - mile Thunderhill:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBpIns-ls6Q Notice the Z at the start that is Whitey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HVB9TARt-U

Also, if you want the full data, e-mail me and I will send you the file and how to load the Traqmate software.

Race Thunderhill Prep

We just returned from the family vacation. An awesome trip to the Northwest. Thank you Z-Mom, Z-Dad and the rest of the family.

 Now it is on to business. This Saturday, August, 22 a work part will be assembled to prep the cars. I will also work some of Sunday. Stop by for food, beer and wrenching. Then, to help keep us on track, I have developed this work checklist.

Work Checklist for 2015 Thunderhill Vodden the Hell
Electrical Systems			Status
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Power disconnect switch				Test
	2	Dashboard / Gages	Done		Done
	3	Alternator light	Done		Done
	4	Descuzzify wires	Done		Done
	5	Main power battery hookups	Done		Done
	6	Traqmate	Done			Check D
	7	Battery charged
	8	Check charging system				Confirm Alternator operation
	9	Check ECU error codes
	10	Switch for the cooling seat				Inspect
	11	Start button	Done		Done
	12	Cooling fan				Inspect and Confirm Cooling Fan
	13	Idiot light system	Done		Done
	14	ABS switch				Investigate
Engine and Driver train
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Engine compress test	Done		Done	Z-  1-170, 2-180, 3-17-, 4-180, 5-180, 6-180 D1-185,2-185, 3-185, 4-180
	2	Spark plug	Done		Done
	3	Replace oil filter				Z – Install new oil lines D - Install new filter housing
	4	Replace engine oil				Need 18 quarts for the race
	5	Check transmission oil				Need 8 quarts for race
	6	Check differential oil	Done		Done
	7	Check clutch fluid
	8	Inspect timing belt
	9	Inspect water and alt belt
	10	Check air box			Done	Z - Install Cone Filter
	11	Check and add water to radiator
	12	Check and add water to overflow
	13	Inspect throttle cable
	14	Oil cooler and lines inspection				D - Add new cooler and lines. D - Install new system
	15	Run engine to temperature
	16	Radiator				Z – Clean and add ducting D - Inspect
	17	Radiator screen				Z – Design and Install New Screen

Suspension and Brakes
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Check strut and tighten
	2	Inspection ball joint
	3	Check wheel bearings
	4	Front Sway bar mount				D - Replace with new mount
	5	Check rear and front bushing
	6	Check rotors				Acquire rotors for Z
	7	Check brake pads				Acquire brake pads Z
	8	Bleed brake lines
	9	Alignment
	10	Tires and rims	Done			D – 4 tires need mounting
	11	Check tire pressures				Z – 29 f 28 r D – 28 f/r
	12	Strut tower support			Done
	13	Springs and Perch Inspection				Z-Install new and mod perch D – plan change
	14	Break Bias	Done			D – Acquire and add
	15	Brake Cooling	Done
Safety Systems
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Check fire extinguisher
	2	Fire suppression system				Install
	3	Check seat
	4	Check back rest
	5	Check seat harness
	6	Check mirrors
	7	Roll bar pad
	8	Check tow hitch				Z - Design new tow hitch
	9	Cover remaining glass
	10	Secure roll cage
	11	Arm restraints / driver net
	12	Fire wall inspection
	13	Battery disconnect outside
	14	Main battery secured
	15	Rear fire wall
	16	Windshield
Chassis
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Wipers				Most likely not needed.
	2	Front skirt				Z – Create new shirt D- Inspect
	3	Rear diffuser				Design and install- might not happen
	4	Rear spoiler	Done		Done
	5	Door Latch Inspection
	6	Door Panel Repair				Z – Passenger side door dent
	7	Fender repair			Done	Z – Front Right fender
	8	Front and rear bumpers	Done		Done
	9	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	Z - Daws “Drive ID?” D - Pansy II- Sparky
	3	Reserve trailer	Done		Done	Z Travel’yn Toys D- U-Haul
	4	RV rental	Done		Done	RV pending rental
	5	T-shirt printing				Get Shirt to New Drivers
	6	Team hats and jackets
	7	Menu				In Process (Pizza likely)
	8	Residual value memo to Marilee
	9	Check radio harness
	10	Ear buds for radio				2 sets needed
	11	Radio				7 Radios
	12	Drivers Schedule
	13	5x5-gallon carboy				Rear of fill can and inspect others
	14	Fuel storage				5x5 gallon
	15	Pump	Done		Done
	16	Inspect Pit Fire Extinguisher
	17	Spare parts				Create inventory
	18	Pack for the track
	19	Test drive
	20	Binder				Edit Z and D's binder
	21	Install seat cooler and test
Décor
		Items				Comments
	1	Car number				Need 12 x 11x17 label
	2	Team logo				Review
	3	VLE logo				Inspect
	4	Paint				Touch Up
	5	Team Logo for Padlock				Print

(Key to colors:)

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