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Car made the 2.5HR trip to Lime Rock uneventfully and it wasn't even miserable inside. No codes, noises or other weirdness.
At this point, I'm feeling like it's going to be a good day. Get there and link up with Aaron and Jack, like right away - we all got there within 2 minuted of each other, kind of funny.
It's at this point I think you all should know - going to the track with your car buds is EFFIN AWESOME !
First time ever at Lime Rock and the track is so cool, from the grounds to the track itself, it's special and I felt it. I have already decided, I'm going to make sure the car is squared away from sound so I can run there more, even with the drive, it's that good.
First session get to feel out the track and see in person what I watched a lot of video to prepare for and it is so fun, the compression on the uphill and the downhill is wild, super fun.
Unfortunately, I ran my best lap of the day in that first session, I think it was a 1:05 - I haven't looked at any data or even pulled the GoPro out of the car yet.
Last lap of the first session the ABS failed, again, and I locked the tires up... I had tricked myself into thinking it was fixed after the test drives and the long drive to the track and was just focusing on learning a line, didn't even see the orange warning LED light up...
So, thankfully Aaron had brought his durametric to the track and the code came back 4266 - Return Pump Fault - bummer.
I think it was around this time Brad (hbdunn) showed up to hang out which was awesome.
Spent the rest of the day playing with things to try to make it better, but nothing stuck. Drove the balance of the sessions very gingerly trying to learn how to drive the car W/O ABS.
It was still a ton of fun, and the time learning the track was valuable, so I left pretty happy.
The drive home was 3HRS in varying degrees of inclement weather - The NT01 kept me on my tippy toes the whole way home.
So, off to try to fix this ABS issue - the issue itself is a real bummer because the car otherwise is running really well right now and I want to rip it, but the lack of ABS has definitely put a dent in my confidence, party just because I see how dependent I am on it.
I am open (HOPING FOR) to any suggestions on debugging this ABS fault.
The PN on the module connected to the pump should be 0 265 950 041
Trying to get the part sourced for reasonable money in hand and in the car prior to my next track day on Tuesday - if anyone has a bead on one for short money, let me know.
There are a couple on Ebay that will cost me little under 1K with the expedited shipping I'll need and I found one at a dismantler but I need him to send me a picture of the module PN to confirm.
Got tracking for my ABS pump, should be in tomorrow - And Aaron theprf who consistently goes out of his way to help me is letting me borrow his Durametric so I can get the pump installed and bled. If all goes well, I will be back in business for my track day Tuesday at Thompson.
Picked up a couple front NT01 for a great deal off FB, the ones on the car are getting to the point I am happy to have fresh sitting in reserve, new tires are awesome. The guy who sold them to me knew the car... I guess it stands out
I have to give a massive shout out to Brad hbdunn - Not only did he come hang out with us at Lime Rock, he took some amazing pics - Thank Brad, as good as any track photographer !
I am looking for anyone with experience using the Durametric for the ABS system bleeding.
Is this a straightforward process ? I have done some research and believe I have the sequence down but any experience from someone who has actually DONE it would be much appreciated.
What kind of lap times are you guys doing around Lime Rock?
My PB is 1:06.9 but mostly 1:07s and 1:08s, hbdunn did did a 1:04.7 last week and on Tuesday zbomb showed us up with a 1:05 something his first time out at Limerock.
Pump is in - could not get the Dura to activate the pump, said command successfully sent but no pump noises. Other than that, bled per the manual. The pedal feels great, now I need to take it out and test the ABS function, stay tuned for that.
Lime Rock times... Yeah, I ran a 1:05.9 on my 7th lap, first session, first time at the track. I am happy with that, but not happy I couldn't push the rest of the day - I think it's got a pretty fast time in it with a 100% car and the experience I gained learning the track with a wounded car. Bench racing... Can't wait to go back.
Here's the lap - Don't love it, I was not pushing trying to learn the track and thought I had a full day ahead of me. A lot of not great driving - BUT FUN !
Got the car out and worked the ABS at least 10 times - got the brakes as hot as I could get them on the street within reason and the ABS is functioning - I am really hoping I am good. Going forward I am going to either disable the PSM or run all track sessions with it off, I am worried it causes the pump to over work and contributed to the failure - no facts to back this up, just a feeling.
Also, the car was overweight with all the sand and dirt I brought back from CT driving through some downright terrible weather... I finally got it cleaned up, top and bottom.
and 996 gang.
Take no prisoners. 
07-06-2021, 10:17 PM
