Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Work List for Vodden in the Hell

We have been working for some time, so the must repair work is done.  Last weekend Lugnut, Torch, and I finished up some repairs and started to get the final checks worked on.  Here is the current work list for each car with 40 days left.   

2012 Vodden the hell we doing?











Electrical Systems
Status



Items
Type D

300Z
Comments

1
Descuzzify wires





2
Battery Box check





3
Check brake light





4
Fuel Pump ECU
Done


Install

5
Check Traqmate
Done




6
Battery Charged





7
Check charging system





8
Check ECU Error codes











Engine and Driver Train






Items



Comments

1
Engine compress test
Done

Done
Z: 1- 180, 2 -180, 3- 180, 4-180, 5-180, 6-180                                     D1-180,2-180, 3-180, 4-190

2
Spark Plug
Done

Done


3
Replace oil filter
Done

Done
Filters in hand

4
Replace oil
Done

Done
D-Need oil

5
Check transmission oil
Done


Have Gear Oil

6
Check Differential Oil
Done


Have Gear Oil

7
Check Clutch Fluid
Done

Done


8
Inspect Timing Belt



D-Have Plugs

9
Inspect Water and Alt Belt
Done

Done
D-Have Belt

10
Replace Gear shift
Done

Done
D- Replace

11
Check and add Water to Radiator
Done

Done


12
Inspect and replace throttle Cable
Done

Done


13
Wipers





14
Run engine to temperature





15
Test Drive





16
Fuel Filter
Done

Done
Z- Order







Suspension and Brakes






Items



Comments

1
Check strut and tighten



Strut ordered

2
Inspection Ball Joint





3
Check Wheel bearings


Done
Have parts

4
Front Sway bar mount
Done


Have parts

5
Check rear and front bushing





6
Inspect rotors
Done

Done
Check D System

7
Check Brake Pads
Done

Done
Replace Z pads & order

8
Bleed brake lines





9
Check bias


Done
D-Proportioning Valve

10
Alignment





11
Tires and Rims



D- 1 sets ordered                         Z- 1 sets order

12
Check Tire Pressures



40-45 PSI

13
Strut Tower Support
Done

Done
D-Repair







Safety Systems






Items



Comments

1
Install Fire Extinguisher





2
Inspect Seat





3
Inspect Back Rest





4
Inspect Seat Harness





5
Inspect Mirror





6
Inspect Roll Bar Pad





7
Install Tow Hitch





8
Cover Remaining Glass





9
Secure Roll Cage





10
Arm Restraints / Driver Net





11
Fire Wall Inspection





12
Test Battery Manual Disconnect





13
Rear Fire wall











Car Body






Items



Comments

1
Diffuser



D&Z- Added

2
Fender Repair





3
Driver Heat Abatement



Cooling system














Pit and Logistics Systems






Items



Comments

1
Hotel room confirmation and number of rooms confirmed



5 Room at Travelodge Blog

2
Reserve tow truck
Done

Done
Robert / Daws

3
Reserve trailer





4
RV rental
Done

Done
32 A El Monte

5
T-shirt printing





6
Team Hats and jackets





7
Menu





8
Residual value memo to Jay





9
Check Radio harness



In Each Car

10
Determine Jack Points





11
Ear Buds for radio





12
Radio



7 Radios

13
Drivers Schedule





14
5x5-gallon carboy



Review

15
Fuel Storage
Done

Done
55 gallon + 5x5 gallon

16
Pump
Done

Done


17
Spare Parts



Check

18
Pack for the track





19
Test drive





20
Binder











Décor






Items



Comments

1
Car Number


Done
Have 11x17 label

2
Team Logo



Review

3
Paint




Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Vodden The Hell Are We Doing? Accepted


Hi, Muddy:
Clunker Refuge Racing II (Type D) has been officially ACCEPTED for Vodden The Hell Are We Doing? atThunderhill Raceway Park, Willows CA on September 15 - September 16. To participate, please read this email completely!

1) FINISH YOUR TEAM INFO: Your team's current status is Not Ready to Race. If you're not showing "ready to race," log on here and fix what's missing.
2) PRINT OUT THE LATEST SAFETY-INSPECTION CHECKLIST, then inspect each listed thing on your car. When everything's checked and correct, bring the signed, filled-out checklist to the track and present it at pre-race tech. (Remember, not every rule is reflected on the Checklist--you still need to study the full LeMonsRulebook.)
3) READ THE NOTICES BELOW:
EVENT SCHEDULE, CAMPING, DIRECTIONS, ETC: Look for these on this race's Event Page--when we learn something new, we'll update it there.

DRIVER-SAFETY GEAR: Event-sponsor Pyrotect offers all the required driver-safety gear in one box at a big LeMons-only discount. These subsidized rates are only available at LeMons' online store.

RACE #s: If the number you want isn't available on your Team Home Page's pulldown menu, somebody else already has it. Pick another one.

RULESThe LeMons Rulebook has been updated! Read the complete Rulebook(http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/pricesandrules.aspx/) now and re-check it often, refreshing your browser each time. Remember, it's your job to know this stuff!
RACING SCHOOL: Are you a rookie looking to learn the ropes? A veteran at a new track? Are you Michael Schumacher, but have never driven in a LeMons race? At most races, we offer a Friday chalk-talk class conducted by a national racing school. To search for your race and to sign up in advance, click here: [race_school_url].
DROPOUTSWhen you enter a race, you're buying the right to compete--not a guarantee from us that you'll get your own act together. If you drop out, can't finish your car, blow up, go broke, catch swine flu, step on your own wiener, or otherwise fail to avail yourself of your grid spot, you forfeit your entry fees. That's why they're called "entry" fees, not "I got to drive the whole race" fees.

4) COUGH UP YOUR ENTRY FEE: Your entry fees are due now--all fees must be paid in full by 07/21/2012. Miss that deadline, and your spot may be given to a team on the waitlist. (Need to beg an extension? Please drop us an email before the due date.) To check your current balance or make an online payment, take a look at your Team Home Page at https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/members/races/registration/signup_id/4775.
TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, just use the "Pay Now" button on your Team Home Page, athttps://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/members/races/registration/signup_id/4775.
TO PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, make payable to "24 Hours of LeMons" and mail to LeMonsDept. of Up-Coughing, 5675-C Horton St, Emeryville CA 94608.



Got questions? Hit www.24HoursofLeMons.com or:
Nick Pon, Associate Perpetrator
5675-C Horton Street, Emeryville CA 94608
510.655.5980 x22 (Nick direct)
nick@24HoursofLeMons.com

Monday, July 9, 2012

Unofficially Accepted to "Vodden the Hell We Are Doing?

I have not received the official notice but I do know both cars have been accepted into the "Vodden the Hell We Are Doing?"(always a good question) race on September 15-16.

More to come when it comes

Muddy