My new '99 C2 Coupe Track Car
10-27-2016, 04:52 PM
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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.
10-27-2016, 05:30 PM
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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.
10-27-2016, 05:44 PM
#183
Have to admit I'm a bit jealous...looks like a ton of work and must feel good to be nearing the finish line.
10-28-2016, 02:45 AM
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Finished. Lol.
10-29-2016, 02:28 AM
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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.
10-29-2016, 11:06 AM
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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.
10-30-2016, 01:24 PM
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It's officially a race car!
10-30-2016, 02:33 PM
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