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[Lemming]

Have you considered sending the fuel injectors off for cleaning and testing?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Lemming

Have you considered sending the fuel injectors off for cleaning and testing?

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

I would definitely clean and flow test vs. replace.

I thought about it but don't know anyone that I'd trust to do it and I worry that they will sit somewhere for several weeks. Do new injectors have that much variation?

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by thstone

I thought about it but don't know anyone that I'd trust to do it and I worry that they will sit somewhere for several weeks. Do new injectors have that much variation?

I've used WitchHunter Performance - Injector Cleaning & Flow Testing Services in the past with no issues. A good friend just used http://injectorrepair.com/ and was happy with the timing and results.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Lemming

I've used WitchHunter Performance - Injector Cleaning & Flow Testing Services in the past with no issues. A good friend just used Fuel Injector Cleaning and Flow Testing Service. Injector Repair LLC and was happy with the timing and results.

Excellent! Thanks for the links. 5 days or less is easily within my time horizon.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by thstone

The SoCal club racing "off season" of 5 weeks is upon us so I put together my list of maintenance that needs to be performed and it looks like I'm going to be busy...

• Remove 15 lbs of weight
  

• That's going to be tough over the holidays... :-)
  

The task I dread the most is replacing the ignition switch. That job looks to be even a bigger PITA since the cage blocks access via the drivers side floor. Its going to be a busy 5 weeks.

Are you going with a push button to start?

Mike

[thstone]

Originally Posted by seningen

That's going to be tough over the holidays... :-)

Originally Posted by seningen

Are you going with a push button to start?

No, just replace the stock ignition switch (electrical portion) with a new one. On two occasions I've experienced some weird electrical phenomena and thought I'd start there.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by thstone

The task I dread the most is replacing the ignition switch. That job looks to be even a bigger PITA since the cage blocks access via the drivers side floor. Its going to be a busy 5 weeks.

I did mine mostly through the headlamp switch and by removing one of the AC tubes under the steering wheel, which may already be removed for you. That might give you some room to make up for the bars.

[Topless]

Hey Tom, I still have some nearly new 986 Zimmerman rotors and racing pads in my garage. Come over and help me clean the garage.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Topless

Hey Tom, I still have some nearly new 986 Zimmerman rotors and racing pads in my garage. Come over and help me clean the garage.

I'll take 'em! I'll text you.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Topless

Hey Tom, I still have some nearly new 986 Zimmerman rotors and racing pads in my garage. Come over and help me clean the garage.

Dave, thanks for the rotors and pads (and delivery!). It was nice to hang out with your and your brother for a bit. See you soon.

[Quadcammer]

I would definitely clean and flow test vs. replace.

[thstone]

Here are a few pics while I am editing video...

This is the start of Race #1. In order from front to rear; Malcolm Van Halen (Red Van Halen Guitar), Nigel Maidment (Red roof/Black Vali), Andrew Weyman (Gulf Oil), Branimir Kovac (Vali Silver), John Monmeyer (Maroon/Yellow), Tom Stone (House Auto), Stephan Asseo (Speed Gallery black)...



Middle of Race #2 leading John Monmeyer (Maroon/Yellow) and Andrew Weyman (Gulf Oil) up the Omega...



Me, smiling for the camera, while Brad Roberts does all of the work! (he's reviewing data to help me find some add'l speed)...

[thstone]

The fuel injectors are out (what a PITA that task is!!). The passenger side was easy but the driver's side is blocked by the air intake. With a bit of work, I got them out.

I dropped them off to a local shop for cleaning and testing this morning. They said that they didn't have a lot of work due to the holidays so they would be ready on Tuesday. $24 each.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by thstone

The fuel injectors are out (what a PITA that task is!!). The passenger side was easy but the driver's side is blocked by the air intake. With a bit of work, I got them out.

I dropped them off to a local shop for cleaning and testing this morning. They said that they didn't have a lot of work due to the holidays so they would be ready on Tuesday. $24 each.

Always good to do, I bet your idle will improve.

[thstone]

Ok, with the holidays behind me, I finally had some time to edit some video!

This is Race 1 with the POC from December. As usual, full screen HD with sound is the best experience.

The #321 changed his number to #9 so the I call the blue (Gulf livery) car #321 throughout the video when I should have said #9. My apologies to the driver of the #9, Andrew Weyman.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by thstone

Ok, with the holidays behind me, I finally had some time to edit some video!

This is Race 1 with the POC from December. As usual, full screen HD with sound is the best experience.

The #321 changed his number to #9 so the I call the blue (Gulf livery) car #321 throughout the video when I should have said #9. My apologies to the driver of the #9, Andrew Weyman.

Thanks for sharing.

I'm at the edge of my keyboard the whole race :-)

[thstone]

Originally Posted by seningen

Thanks for sharing.

I'm at the edge of my keyboard the whole race :-)

Thanks, glad that you enjoyed it Mike; the race was a lot of fun.

I wish that there was a way to communicate the level of intensity that is required to drive that close (even for a 30 min sprint race). Its mentally exhausting and physically taxing.

But still the most fun I can have with clothes on.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by thstone

Thanks, glad that you enjoyed it Mike; the race was a lot of fun.

I wish that there was a way to communicate the level of intensity that is required to drive that close (even for a 30 min sprint race). Its mentally exhausting and physically taxing.

But still the most fun I can have with clothes on.

I've done my fair bit of endurance racing -- but I'll be doing my first PCA SPB Sprint races at CoTA in March -- my palms are sweating as I type :-)

Mike

[thstone]

Originally Posted by seningen

I've done my fair bit of endurance racing -- but I'll be doing my first PCA SPB Sprint races at CoTA in March -- my palms are sweating as I type :-)

Go get 'em! Can't wait to see the video.

[thstone]

Here is Race #2 start at Willow Springs in December.

It was a fairly uneventful race after the start so I thought I'd focus on the start of the race in this post.

First, race starts are hugely exciting - everyone is bunched up in a pack and then it seems like all hell is unleashed at the drop of the Green!

On top of this add in driver nerves, cold tires, and being forced to drive off of the preferred racing line and it makes for some real excitement.

Everyone drag races down the front straight with the intent of being well positioned at the entrance to Turn 1. When everyone does it right, it looks like the photo below - FOUR WIDE going into T1!!

Of course, four wide isn't going to work so someone has to back out and that can create an opportunity for a car behind to make up a position. This is what happens when the #9 Gulf car has to slow and I am able to maintain my momentum on the inside and gain a position.

I finally figured out how to flip the rear looking camera and overlay it as a virtual rear view mirror in the video - I hope this improves the viewing experience. As usual, the video is best viewed in full HD with sound.