Grant 302
basic and well known psychic
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Let her 'socialize' with a real Boss:
Is this anybody here?
Let her 'socialize' with a real Boss:
Is this anybody here?
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What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?
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TymeSlayer
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Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Took her out for some spirited driving and bottomed out the Kooks side pipes. And the rattle returned. Seems the side pipes twisted a bit and they were hitting the pinch weld. Easy fix. While I was under there, I adjusted the UCA and locked her down. She's pretty much ready for my first track day of the season at High Plains Raceway in a few weeks.
Took her out for some spirited driving and bottomed out the Kooks side pipes. And the rattle returned. Seems the side pipes twisted a bit and they were hitting the pinch weld. Easy fix. While I was under there, I adjusted the UCA and locked her down. She's pretty much ready for my first track day of the season at High Plains Raceway in a few weeks.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Got back from Watkins Glen at 10:30 last night and unloaded the trailer and truck. Great couple days with good friends. Two hitches, lost a session due to a galled lug stud which we repaired with a 3" grade 8 bolt (will remember to bring the spare studs and hubs to VIR/Mid Ohio) and a big thunderstorm right after lunch. Did manage 3-30 minute sessions and 90 miles on track, no records set but a bad day at the track is better than a good day at work. Will be turning the 21 around with pads and rotors and another cleaning prior to loading up for this weekend.
Steve
Got back from Watkins Glen at 10:30 last night and unloaded the trailer and truck. Great couple days with good friends. Two hitches, lost a session due to a galled lug stud which we repaired with a 3" grade 8 bolt (will remember to bring the spare studs and hubs to VIR/Mid Ohio) and a big thunderstorm right after lunch. Did manage 3-30 minute sessions and 90 miles on track, no records set but a bad day at the track is better than a good day at work. Will be turning the 21 around with pads and rotors and another cleaning prior to loading up for this weekend.
Steve
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
First Boss track day ever for mine. Thanks TMSBOSS for all the help. Had a blast. Thanks so much for the NT05s they worked well and I was happy. All in all a great first experience other than Track Attack. Had a Mitsubishi driving out his mirror and spin out in front of me last session. Was able to get away no problem. I will have to start looking for some new rubber soon, as no way I'm gonna stop tracking now....way to much fun!! Gotta love out cars! Good luck at VIR!!!!!
TMSBOSS said:
First Boss track day ever for mine. Thanks TMSBOSS for all the help. Had a blast. Thanks so much for the NT05s they worked well and I was happy. All in all a great first experience other than Track Attack. Had a Mitsubishi driving out his mirror and spin out in front of me last session. Was able to get away no problem. I will have to start looking for some new rubber soon, as no way I'm gonna stop tracking now....way to much fun!! Gotta love out cars! Good luck at VIR!!!!!
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
My condolences to your wallet. Welcome to the club
Deputydog336 said:
My condolences to your wallet. Welcome to the club
TMSBOSS
Spending my pension on car parts and track fees.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
DD336
When you are broke.....It ain't my fault!!!
Glad you had a good time.
Just back from tire shop. Had alignment changed. Now have 2.4- camber. Also have a fried left front. Not enough camber. New tire mounted.
Brakes going on now. Will load up for VIR tomorrow.
Will be a great time.
DD336
When you are broke.....It ain't my fault!!!
Glad you had a good time.
Just back from tire shop. Had alignment changed. Now have 2.4- camber. Also have a fried left front. Not enough camber. New tire mounted.
Brakes going on now. Will load up for VIR tomorrow.
Will be a great time.
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Re: What did you do to your boss today?
You have no idea, replaced whole front end body work, replace one tire, changed to braided brake hoses, repaired crushed side exhaust. Changed rear gears to 3:31's added a diff breather. ect.ect.ect. I guess I have been busy
neema said:
You have no idea, replaced whole front end body work, replace one tire, changed to braided brake hoses, repaired crushed side exhaust. Changed rear gears to 3:31's added a diff breather. ect.ect.ect. I guess I have been busy
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Session 2 at the Glen today the clutch pedal stuck to the floor at the top of the Esses. Managed to limp to the infield and got a tow back to the Paddock.
Pulled the pedal up and the clutch worked for 2 cycles and then stuck to the floor again and dumped Brake Fluid out of the front of the Bell Housing. Line from Master Cylinder to Trans is fine -- no leaks, so I'm guessing it's a failed Slave cylinder -- probably soaked the clutch too, which will mean that's trashed.
Good news is that we got some great laps at the Glen
Session 2 at the Glen today the clutch pedal stuck to the floor at the top of the Esses. Managed to limp to the infield and got a tow back to the Paddock.
Pulled the pedal up and the clutch worked for 2 cycles and then stuck to the floor again and dumped Brake Fluid out of the front of the Bell Housing. Line from Master Cylinder to Trans is fine -- no leaks, so I'm guessing it's a failed Slave cylinder -- probably soaked the clutch too, which will mean that's trashed
.Good news is that we got some great laps at the Glen
TMSBOSS
Spending my pension on car parts and track fees.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Is the RXT a metallic or ceramic surfaced clutch??? If so, it should clean up.
Black Boss said:Session 2 at the Glen today the clutch pedal stick to the floor at the top of the Esses. Managed to limp to the infield and got a tow back to the Paddock.
Pulled the pedal up and the clutch worked for 2 cycles and then stuck to the floor again and dumped Brake Fluid out of the front of the Bell Housing. Line from Master Cylinder to Trans is fine -- no leaks, so I'm guessing it's a failed Slave cylinder -- probably soaked the clutch too, which will mean that's trashed
Good news is that we got some great laps at the Glen
Is the RXT a metallic or ceramic surfaced clutch??? If so, it should clean up.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
It's Ceramic. Anyone know whether it will clean up and if so how?
Thanks!
It's Ceramic. Anyone know whether it will clean up and if so how?
Thanks!
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Call McLeod and ask them.
Call McLeod and ask them.
Grant 302
basic and well known psychic
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Changed the oil. Set camber for the long trip. Picked up the slicks from storage.
Changed the oil. Set camber for the long trip. Picked up the slicks from storage.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Brake kleen should take care of it if it isn't really bad. After cleaning a couple times check and see if the friction material looks stained, if so the fluid is saturated into the lining. Keep spraying it with brake kleen until it evaporates to a "dry" look.
See you Sunday
Steve
Black Boss said:
Brake kleen should take care of it if it isn't really bad. After cleaning a couple times check and see if the friction material looks stained, if so the fluid is saturated into the lining. Keep spraying it with brake kleen until it evaporates to a "dry" look.
See you Sunday
Steve
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Not going to VIR this weekend, doing Mid Ohio with Chin on Monday & Tuesday, and then VIR a week later.....
Enjoy!
Not going to VIR this weekend, doing Mid Ohio with Chin on Monday & Tuesday, and then VIR a week later.....
Enjoy!
TMSBOSS
Spending my pension on car parts and track fees.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Cool. Should have plenty of time to swap out the throw out bearing.
I wish I had time to make all the tracks you are heading to.
Maybe next year.
Enjoy.
Black Boss said:
Cool. Should have plenty of time to swap out the throw out bearing.
I wish I had time to make all the tracks you are heading to.
Maybe next year.
Enjoy.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Good news, no Brake fluid on the clutch, however must have picked up some gravel into the Bell housing via the Trans scoop during the tow in down the gravel road on the infield that then found it's way into the clutch during the 2 successful re-engagements before the slave gave up fully - flywheel needs to be turned to remove a score....
Trans scoop and under trays were full of gravel.....
Good news, no Brake fluid on the clutch, however must have picked up some gravel into the Bell housing via the Trans scoop during the tow in down the gravel road on the infield that then found it's way into the clutch during the 2 successful re-engagements before the slave gave up fully - flywheel needs to be turned to remove a score....
Trans scoop and under trays were full of gravel.....
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Steve
Good news, you are having the work done at a dealer? You are good for Monday right? Don't forget the crank relearn.Black Boss said:
Steve
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Replaced front lug stud that galled out on Monday at Watkins Glen, now have four front spares and five rear spares in my tool box. Also have the 3" grade 8 bolt we used to get me back out for the last 2 sessions. Went through the front and rear brakes and found some things that were causing a shudder that I thought were brake pad transfer. Right side Howe ball joint loose, so adjusted the lash on both. Right side needed quarter turn, left needed one eighth. More disturbing was left side control arm pivot bolt was loose and the arm arm was able to move fore and aft. Tightened bolt to spec and movement is gone. Everyone with 302S type suspensions please check bolt torque regularly.
Loading up for VIR and Mid Ohio tomorrow with 2 sets of slicks and the horrible Toyo R888s for rain tires. Can't burn those puppies down!
Steve
Replaced front lug stud that galled out on Monday at Watkins Glen, now have four front spares and five rear spares in my tool box. Also have the 3" grade 8 bolt we used to get me back out for the last 2 sessions. Went through the front and rear brakes and found some things that were causing a shudder that I thought were brake pad transfer. Right side Howe ball joint loose, so adjusted the lash on both. Right side needed quarter turn, left needed one eighth. More disturbing was left side control arm pivot bolt was loose and the arm arm was able to move fore and aft. Tightened bolt to spec and movement is gone. Everyone with 302S type suspensions please check bolt torque regularly.
Loading up for VIR and Mid Ohio tomorrow with 2 sets of slicks and the horrible Toyo R888s for rain tires. Can't burn those puppies down!
Steve
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Yes -- Had assumed I could pick up a high Tranny Lift at Harbor Freight, but it's online order only. Dealer was booked so a local performance shop is doing the work, including the re-learn.....
steveespo said:
Yes -- Had assumed I could pick up a high Tranny Lift at Harbor Freight, but it's online order only. Dealer was booked so a local performance shop is doing the work, including the re-learn.....
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