RockinRobin
Well-Known Member
UPDATE-Test-n-tune Fri July 11th:
Fastest 1/4 mile: 10.40 128 mph, about the same as last time.
Wilwood front discs are working great, wish I had done the retrofit a long time ago! Only issue was 90 degree fittings that screw into the calipers leaked. I didn't see anything in the instructions about using teflon tape or anything else on them, but that fixed the issue at least for last night.
Reaction time getting more consistent. 6 passes, last 3 were all under .1 (the last one was .0017!)
More breakage, leaks, all of which were fixed at the track, thanks to helpful neighbors with teflon tape and brake fluid in their trailer, planning ahead, and duct tape!
Steering gear is starting to get play in it (confirmed it's not the linkage or pittman), need to adjust it at home or replace the gearbox.
Learning how to compensate for high heat/humidity with ignition timing. Will also jet down the carb. next time.
The bastards wouldn't let me compete in the Mopar shootout bracket racing because my car doesn't have a closed exhaust system. What a stupid rule, it's a bracket race, it doesn't matter how fast any vehicle is, only how consistent. (btw for you Central Texas folks that go to Little River, yes, Norman and his Chrysler 300 won the shootout.........again.........)
Looking forward to next Friday!
Fastest 1/4 mile: 10.40 128 mph, about the same as last time.
Wilwood front discs are working great, wish I had done the retrofit a long time ago! Only issue was 90 degree fittings that screw into the calipers leaked. I didn't see anything in the instructions about using teflon tape or anything else on them, but that fixed the issue at least for last night.
Reaction time getting more consistent. 6 passes, last 3 were all under .1 (the last one was .0017!)
More breakage, leaks, all of which were fixed at the track, thanks to helpful neighbors with teflon tape and brake fluid in their trailer, planning ahead, and duct tape!
Steering gear is starting to get play in it (confirmed it's not the linkage or pittman), need to adjust it at home or replace the gearbox.
Learning how to compensate for high heat/humidity with ignition timing. Will also jet down the carb. next time.
The bastards wouldn't let me compete in the Mopar shootout bracket racing because my car doesn't have a closed exhaust system. What a stupid rule, it's a bracket race, it doesn't matter how fast any vehicle is, only how consistent. (btw for you Central Texas folks that go to Little River, yes, Norman and his Chrysler 300 won the shootout.........again.........)
Looking forward to next Friday!
