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Fabman

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mprichar87 said:
Good luck! When is the moment of truth?
The 28th if I can get my fueling issue handled.
Its running out of fuel pressure after a handful of laps.
Seems like it's always after a hard left hander, so I think the fuel is sloshing over to the right saddle and not getting picked up. I'll look in the tank maybe this weekend. I hope the siphon tube came off or something simple. I pumped all the fuel out through the fuel rails and only got 7 gallons so I am pretty sure that's the issue.


 
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Fabman

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mprichar87 said:
I assume you're talking NCRC @ Laguna? I've got to fix a coolant leak (well first find then fix...) but if I get around to it before then I may join you.
That's the dream...lets see if it pans out.
 

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mprichar87 said:
I assume you're talking NCRC @ Laguna? I've got to fix a coolant leak (well first find then fix...) but if I get around to it before then I may join you.
It's almost sold out so I went ahead and registered.
If you think you are going to make it you might consider doing the same.
 

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mprichar87 said:
I assume you're talking NCRC @ Laguna? I've got to fix a coolant leak (well first find then fix...) but if I get around to it before then I may join you.
Check the coolant conections into the oil cooler. Thats where mine was

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Mad Hatter said:
Check the coolant conections into the oil cooler. Thats where mine was

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Last couple times I saw him he was running a Miata....not sure of he even has the Mustang anymore?
 

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mprichar87 said:
Alrighty, I'll take a look when I get home!


All classes "Almost sold out".
http://www.ncracing.org/events.php
 

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Well, the new calipers don't clear my street wheels so I'm not sure how I'm going to bed these brakes in.... :-\
 
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Fabman said:
Well, the new calipers don't clear my street wheels so I'm not sure how I'm going to bed these brakes in.... :-\

Hey Sal, not sure what your running but I have Apex 18x10 with Nitto NT-01 275-40 you could use for bedding. I'm not using them but braking bedding won't hurt them. I drink..... hit me up if I can help
 

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byronj said:
Hey Sal, not sure what your running but I have Apex 18x10 with Nitto NT-01 275-40 you could use for bedding. I'm not using them but braking bedding won't hurt them. I drink..... hit me up if I can help
you had me at "I drink."


I'll shoot you a pm
 

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byronj said:
You get my response? If not I live in Belmont. I'm about 45 mins west of you
Come see us! We're BBQing at 11:30. Kevin will be here as well....
Sometimes we do BBQ Friday on Tuesdays because the bookkeeper is here. :)
 
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Fabman said:
Come see us! We're BBQing at 11:30. Kevin will be here as well....
Sometimes we do BBQ Friday on Tuesdays because the bookkeeper is here. :)

Oh man, I can't make it today. Usually I could but I have to train a new kid some sales crap.

Thanks for the invite.
 

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byronj said:
Oh man, I can't make it today. Usually I could but I have to train a new kid some sales crap.

Thanks for the invite.
We do this all the time, I'll save a spot for you next time.
I am gone this weekend so I'm not sure I'll have an opportunity to pick up those wheels.
I totally appreciate the offer and if I can finagle a way I would love to use them.
Unfortunately the track day is the 28th and I'm running out of time. :(
 
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Fabman said:
We do this all the time, I'll save a spot for you next time.
I am gone this weekend so I'm not sure I'll have an opportunity to pick up those wheels.
I totally appreciate the offer and if I can finagle a way I would love to use them.
Unfortunately the track day is the 28th and I'm running out of time. :(

Thanks Sal. Just let me know and if you can use them let me know. Actually, my guy will be driving through Pleasanton tomorrow afternoon, maybe we can do a drop off. PM me if it might work
 

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byronj said:
Thanks Sal. Just let me know and if you can use them let me know. Actually, my guy will be driving through Pleasanton tomorrow afternoon, maybe we can do a drop off. PM me if it might work
Hell yeah, that would be AWESOME!
 
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Fabman said:
Hell yeah, that would be AWESOME!


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OK if it works you you'll need to help out getting the set back over to me. But as of now I am in no rush since my track days aren't scheduled yet.

I sent a text to the number on the card.
 
Fabman said:
Last couple times I saw him he was running a Miata....not sure of he even has the Mustang anymore?

Yeah, I was talking about my Spec Miata, but I definitely still have my Boss. Never getting rid of that...hence the Miata purchase. That and I wanted to get into W2W racing and the Boss is too shiny for that :eek:

Still haven't had a chance to look at it...gonna check it out this evening though. I see it's mostly sold out except point-by which I guess I could survive running in haha.

The trans on my truck is going out and not sure I want to tow up the hill into Laguna since it's straight up...not sure if I'll make it or not, since when it rains it pours! Waiting for my bonus at the end of the month then gonna get a shiny new (to me) F150 8)
 
Finally got the car up on ramps, found the coolant leak, ordered a new radiator (gotta love Amazon Prime). Unfortunately the event is sold out...snooze you lose! Have fun, think I may end up at Buttonwillow that weekend instead.
 

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