Fabman said:

Now I get to mess with suspension, that’s my strong suit.
Wish me luck!

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Of course we all wish the @Fabman the best of luck but I think it’s more of a matter of your skill set and knowledge - go get em’ !!

Fabman said:

Needs a bath tho...

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The bath thing, so get get them all shiny & clean to make a good impression when we roll in the the paddock only to trash on them the track getting them filthier than when we cleaned them the last time. Mine needs the double bucket wash itself.

dragoon said:

The bath thing, so get get them all shiny & clean to make a good impression when we roll in the the paddock only to trash on them the track getting them filthier than when we cleaned them the last time. Mine needs the double bucket wash itself.

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If you can't be fast, at least try to look fast.

Fabman said:

If you can't be fast, at least try to look fast.

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My bro-in-law always said “if it don’t go, chrome it”

JP X said:

My bro-in-law always said “if it don’t go, chrome it”

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Exactly….

@Fabman and @Albino500 a few years ago……

Got my @AJ Hartman carbon fiber end fences mounted up.
These were originally made for GT350’s but fit my purpose quite nicely.
Not sure if they are on the website yet so keep checking back or drop him a PM.
Www.AJHartmanaero.com

Everyone: Where does all your money go?
Me: I dunno.

We're getting close....

Fabman said:

Everyone: Where does all your money go?
Me: I dunno.

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A man can never have too many wheels and tires. One never knows when a track opportunity might arise, always best to be fully stocked!

JDee said:

A man can never have too many wheels and tires. One never knows when a track opportunity might arise, always best to be fully stocked!

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It’s 1 set for practice 1 set for qualifying 1 set to race on and a set of harder compound tires for hot days.

Fabman said:

It’s 1 set for practice 1 set for qualifying 1 set to race on and a set of harder compound tires for hot days.

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Showed the pic to my paddock crew and she said “my goodness, I thought we were good at a dry set and the damp set”.

Fabman said:

It’s 1 set for practice 1 set for qualifying 1 set to race on and a set of harder compound tires for hot days.

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I only have 10. 6 dry and a set of 4 rains. I find having 6 dry lets you extend the useable life a lot by rotating them. And also by just doing track days where the concept of real racing is not in play.

dragoon said:

Showed the pic to my paddock crew and she said “my goodness, I thought we were good at a dry set and the damp set”.

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It's a leftover from my Oval track days. We all did it, at least the smart ones did.

By the time you practice and qualify the best part of the tire is long gone.
Why would you waste the best part of the tire when it matters the least and use the most worn out part of the tire when it matters the most...the race?
Especially if its a 2 day event like most races are.

Qualifying is typically just a few laps, so I have a sticker set for that.
That set can go many qualifying sessions and still be fast if that's all you use it for.
When they get too many heat cycles on them I rotate them to practice tires.
I have a sticker set just for the race. I can usually get 2 to 4 races out of a set of tires and then I rotate them to practice tires.
This way I have the most important parts of the weekend on the best rubber and use the older stuff up on practice when it doesn't matter.
Meanwhile the next guy uses up all his rubber early on and has to race the last (and most important) race on junk. Why would you do that?
I use up the same amount of tire as the next guy, I just plan it well.

The only downside is you need more wheels and a way to transport them.
As far as rubber, I spend no more than the guy who wastes his good rubber on practice and then wonders why he's getting waxed on Sunday.

JDee said:

I only have 10. 6 dry and a set of 4 rains. I find having 6 dry lets you extend the useable life a lot by rotating them. And also by just doing track days where the concept of real racing is not in play.

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These are all leftover from nationals, so I’ll be racing on year old used tires at this next event.
Wish me luck.

Fabman said:

These are all leftover from nationals, so I’ll be racing on year old used tires at this next event.
Wish me luck.

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I'll keep the phone lines open, but your statements about tires are correct.
Also...
just.. you know... FWIW.
The 4 bolts and 2 dowel pins are all that is needed to hold that together on a road race application.. (so I've been told.. kinda) because those uppers are a PITA with a hot driveline and when you're on your back. I know you trick California guys don't go in for that sort of thing, but sometimes you have to take the bull by the tail and just face the situation. (it's a redneck southeast thing)
Albino had one of the best looking race cars I have ever seen , at least I think it was him, at the runoffs a few years ago. Back when that knucklehead took us (and a Camaro) out on lap 1 at Laguna as I recall... it's been awhile.
1 more thing...

blacksheep-1 said:

I'll keep the phone lines open, but your statements about tires are correct.
Also...
just.. you know... FWIW.
The 4 bolts and 2 dowel pins are all that is needed to hold that together on a road race application.. (so I've been told.. kinda) because those uppers are a PITA with a hot driveline and when you're on your back. I know you trick California guys don't go in for that sort of thing, but sometimes you have to take the bull by the tail and just face the situation. (it's a redneck southeast thing)
Albino had one of the best looking race cars I have ever seen , at least I think it was him, at the runoffs a few years ago. Back when that knucklehead took us (and a Camaro) out on lap 1 at Laguna as I recall... it's been awhile.
1 more thing...

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I didn't understand this part:
"The 4 bolts and 2 dowel pins are all that is needed to hold that together on a road race application."

I don't think @Albino500 has competed at SCCA Runoffs for many years now, though his car really is a good looker. The preparation is stellar as well.

Fabman said:

I didn't understand this part:
"The 4 bolts and 2 dowel pins are all that is needed to hold that together on a road race application."

I don't think @Albino500 has competed at SCCA Runoffs for many years now, though his car really is a good looker. The preparation is stellar as well.

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Leave out the upper 2 bolts on the bellhousing

blacksheep-1 said:

Leave out the upper 2 bolts on the bellhousing

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Oh.....if we have transmission trouble I'm packing it in....that's too much effing around for a race that pays no money.
Now I've had to change a Rack at one race and an alternator at another, but a transmission?
No thanks, I don't even like doing that in the shop on a lift with the fan on.

Fabman said:

Oh.....if we have transmission trouble I'm packing it in....that's too much effing around for a race that pays no money.
Now I've had to change a Rack at one race and an alternator at another, but a transmission?
No thanks, I don't even like doing that in the shop on a lift with the fan on.

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Well gues who has done it?... lol