My new '99 C2 Coupe Track Car
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Finally got got the data and video systems done. They took forever (30+ hours). Lots of decisions, troubleshooting, fabricating (which I suck at) and dressing in. One issue included soldering the binder connectors for connecting the AIM analog inputs to the DME on the wrong pins. I quadruple checked the diagram but apparently was misreading it. Funny things happen you insert 5VDC onto DME connections. Luckily no damage was done. I also managed to bend a pin on one the cameras s video type (I think it's a proprietary version) connections and thought I was screwed. Surprisingly though is was able to bend it back excruciatingly slowly without it breaking.
I got the shocks reinstalled and alignment done yesterday. All that's left is fire suppression, seats/harnesses and rear view mirror. I did not want to be finishing up on the very last day but at least the end is in sight.
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I got the shocks reinstalled and alignment done yesterday. All that's left is fire suppression, seats/harnesses and rear view mirror. I did not want to be finishing up on the very last day but at least the end is in sight.
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It's come a long way, you must be super excited. Good luck on the shakedown tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Montychristo128
Looking good. If its any consolation (I know its not) whenever we used to get cars ready for rallying when I was back in the UK, it almost always turned into a last minute/late night the day of the event panic to get cars ready.
It's come a long way, you must be super excited. Good luck on the shakedown tomorrow.
It's come a long way, you must be super excited. Good luck on the shakedown tomorrow.
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Have to admit I'm a bit jealous...looks like a ton of work and must feel good to be nearing the finish line.
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Finished. Lol.
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Uploading some day 1 video but it's glitchy. Which was the theme of the day. Driver seat broke, moved over passenger seat and it was losing bolts. Video system was glitching, stripped a lug nut, rear Lexan came unglued and was held on by the straps, messed up a top mount, car won't start unless data system is on (very strange.).
But, none the less, today was awesome! Made all 7 sessions, was running with the racers which meant open passing (learning to be passed is a skill I didn't know I needed so badly), and the car was amazing. Crazy responsive and very balanced. Still not fully comfortable with it and I have already shaved 6.5 seconds off the silver car. I'm running about 5 seconds behind the top guys in my class and think I can close the gap a little more, especially with the Pirelli DH slicks (usedracingtires.com) going on tomorrow.
But, none the less, today was awesome! Made all 7 sessions, was running with the racers which meant open passing (learning to be passed is a skill I didn't know I needed so badly), and the car was amazing. Crazy responsive and very balanced. Still not fully comfortable with it and I have already shaved 6.5 seconds off the silver car. I'm running about 5 seconds behind the top guys in my class and think I can close the gap a little more, especially with the Pirelli DH slicks (usedracingtires.com) going on tomorrow.
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Gained 2 seconds first practice session on the used Pirelli DHs. Getting close to being in the hunt. All glitches repaired last night all systems working properly right now, knock on wood.
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It's officially a race car!
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