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captdistraction
GrumpyRacer
Onward and Upward.
So the cycle of big spending between events isn't quite done, but its slowing down somewhat.
based on the issues unearthed at the last event (which explains all the handling quirks I've struggled to tune out), I'm going to change the following:
Lots of other minor items, including improving the trailer and cleaning out my garage. Will have some threads spawn from all this work, but I hope after this event its just a matter of fuel and go for the next. Seems like a big list, but this stuff can be knocked out pretty quickly.
Also, racers: Coolshirt. Best. Thing. Ever.
So the cycle of big spending between events isn't quite done, but its slowing down somewhat.
based on the issues unearthed at the last event (which explains all the handling quirks I've struggled to tune out), I'm going to change the following:
- Install a new fresh factory K-member (with nuts intact on the leading control arm pickup, will double nut with a M14x2 nyloc and lots of red loctite)
- New prothane bushings in the arms (something better is coming, but not soon enough). A note on these is that they've failed for many people. I'll have a thread on them with suggestions on how to prevent the failure
- New bumpsteer kit from Fully Torqued Racing - this should please all the bumpsteer engineers here. Was running stock tie rod ends after my Steeda kit failed (sense a pattern?)
- Change plugs in engine per Ford Performance 302S maintenance schedule
- Check out oil routing for cooler (my gauge was reading low), verify gauge wiring. Probably pull a cam cap on the motor just to be safe
- Install new vorshlag caster camber plates, possibly try to modify them to get extra camber (my current setup allows 3.38* of camber per side, the vorshlag setup wont touch that as it comes out of the box)
- Install new SRP racing pedals to help with my footwork
- build and install a new footplate, I keep melting my anti-slip padding on the stock floor
- Ordered a new set of @APEXRaceParts 18x11 EC7 wheels (sorry, couldn't wait for the group buy)
- Ordered a fresh set of Hoosier R7s
- Ordering some consumables from Optimum Performance (pads, hardware)
- Refreshing a number of factory fasteners for safety purposes
- Align/balance car (It isn't as far off as I thought it would be, but is heavy)
Lots of other minor items, including improving the trailer and cleaning out my garage. Will have some threads spawn from all this work, but I hope after this event its just a matter of fuel and go for the next. Seems like a big list, but this stuff can be knocked out pretty quickly.
Also, racers: Coolshirt. Best. Thing. Ever.