12:05 Garage- ’70 Duster build
I attended my local autocross yesterday. It seems my power steering problems are fixed. This was also my first time with a successful run around the cones with the hemi. My first run was a disaster, likely due to cold tires and me being unfamiliar with the throttle input this thing needs. I originally thought starting in 2nd wasn't going to be possible with the lower torque G3, but I was proved wrong. My first three runs I started in first and it just blazes the tires. My afternoon runs I decided to try the 2nd gear start. I also blazes the tires, but it's more manageable with some throttle control. Overall, I'm happy with the setup. I didn't feel like I had a lack of power at all. I also adjusted my alignment and I think I finally have it dialed into what the car wants. On top of the alignment, I made a new upper bump stop bracket because the factory one is way too far away to be effective.
My current alignment is 7.7 degrees of caster, -2.1 degrees of camber, 1/32 toe out. For the first time since I started to autocross, the car isn't pushing in turns and I can use the throttle to over steer. I feel in control more now than I ever have before. The containment seat helps too!
Unfortunately, the weather for Moparty isn't looking good and all of that weather is coming from where I live. I have been around enough hurricanes to know things aren't very accurate until they actually form, and as of this morning, it wasn't actually formed into an organized storm. I'm in a holding pattern now and will be completely bummed if I end up not going. If it wasn't a 9 hour haul to get there, I wouldn't be second guessing going.