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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Blaney View Post
    It's all about preperation, the little details will kill you. One thing I learned is to check the installation of each part as you go it save a lot of steps backward

    Your are totally correct. Attaching the clutch cable was the last thing on my check list before I turned the key. I jumped into the light instead of walking to it. All I needed to do was give the adjustment screw a few turns and move the bevel washer to the other side of the lever. All good.

    There were high fives going around when that engine started up. That was a big chore for the untrained. Doing 98% of it solo took about 30 hours. I didn’t really run into big problems other than some very stubborn bolts in the exhaust. Getting the engine back into the bay was a bit of a chore. The passenger side mount and front mount could have been designed a bit different to allow a bit more room to drop the engine in.

    I feel like the next time I have to do engine work, I will not be intimidated.

    One thing I learned…don’t fill up the tranny until the axles are back in….ask me how I know.
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    - The urge to buy new tires will NEVER leave!! LOL
    Ain't that the truth.

    Nice write-up and I'm sure you'll work you way up the pack soon enough. Too funny about the tranny fluid!! The first time I did the engine thing it took me much longer to remove it than put back in. Guess that's what happens when you go a bit crazy with a digital camera, printing pictures, and labeling it all. See ya at the NARRC Runoffs.
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    Default engine install .

    Chris .

    Getting the engine back into the bay was a bit of a chore. The passenger side mount and front mount could have been designed a bit different to allow a bit more room to drop the engine in.

    You kind of have to understand how the car was originally built .
    The drivetrain was installed as a unit with the cradle from the bottom .
    Dang production based cars .
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    I am fairly certain that this sucks......and I dont mean my driving.


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    I wanna get rid of the stalks on the steering column

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    put a blown fuse for the wipers and they won't go on, but if its a rainy weekend don't forget to change it.

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    I am looking for some photos of the connection to the cage front and rear of a right side net. Anyone?
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    So I have a suspension on the car now, radio install is next.

    I have installed some of Tom Blaney's bushings. Top Quality without a doubt. Recommended.
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    Well, you handled the "event" well. Nice pull off! Well, at least you didn't have to sit there in the pouring rain, LOL>
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    Thanks. I left my helmet on for a few minutes while I was hanging out on the bridge so no one would see me screaming at myself.:026:
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    I think about seat time per dollar...

    Attendance at a school count as a race toward regional/national license?
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    Quote Originally Posted by raffaelli View Post
    I think about seat time per dollar...

    Attendance at a school count as a race toward regional/national license?
    I would highly doubt it.

    You can do as many schools as you want. Just understand that Novice Permit holders will receive first priority if there is a waiting list - but we haven't had a full school since ???

    Seat time per dollar? TEST DAY.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Bettencourt View Post

    Seat time per dollar? TEST DAY.
    Yeah, thats what I figured. More track time than a typical track day run by SCDA or PDA or similar?
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    Quote Originally Posted by raffaelli View Post
    Yeah, thats what I figured. More track time than a typical track day run by SCDA or PDA or similar?
    not at Lime Rock, LOL. As a one man band, I went to LRP for a test session last year. of course, they delayed the start until "after lunch", then even later as the "Club guys" (all 3 of them, 2 in Miatae) circulated. you can imagine the suspense as we all twidled our thumbs. At least the club guys could have run Bugattis or something fun!

    Then it was rush rush rush, get your sessions in and get outa here, LOL. I really wish it was like the old days, when one guy could do the stuff he has to do between sessions, but the schedule made it tough. Thanks to Forrest and the guys at Flatout, they pitched in with tire temps!

    Bottom line, be prepared to spend top dollar for not so much time, and have your ducks in a row if you expect to be able to actually use that time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by raffaelli View Post
    Yeah, thats what I figured. More track time than a typical track day run by SCDA or PDA or similar?

    Although I'm sure there will be an increase this year, the NHMS test days are the bext bang for the buck.

    If my memory is right, $100 for a 1/2 day and $150 for the full. And some times the morning is an open session depending on how many cars are there.
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    It depends. Not more 'time on track' than SCDA (which I highly recommend) but maybe more 'quality time'.

    First you need to establish your goals. If you don't mind only being able to pass in certain areas and knowing you will get frustrated a fair bit, SCDA is for you. Lots of on track time.

    If you want to simulate real passing situations, a test day is what you want. LRP only does half day test days that start at 1:00pm and go until 5pm.

    IMHO, the best weekend for your money would be a test day at NHMS (8+ 20min sessions for $150), then the school, then the Regional.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Bettencourt View Post

    IMHO, the best weekend for your money would be a test day at NHMS (8+ 20min sessions for $150), then the school, then the Regional.
    Yea, you'll leave with a worn out car, LOL. But, you'll have nailed the setup by the end.

    And Chris, I know Lime Rock requires you to not even drive, it's so close, but if you gang up the events like Andy suggests, it won't cost a lot, and you will have to take a day off anyway for SCDA, an LRP test, or an NHMS test.

    To bad NHMS sucks, LOL. But too bad a test 4 hours at LRP is what $250? Acck. Skips going to run that place into the ground.
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    I have a different untested engine and clutch in the car along with a totally new suspension. I would like to stay at LRP till I get it sorted out since I can load drive and unload in less than an hour.

    I would really like to make the 6 hour trip to the test day school and regional but I am not going to do it with so many unknowns about the car. I guess I will sign up for a track day in april at LRP hoping to get things sorts so I can goto the school weekend in NH.
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    Quote Originally Posted by raffaelli View Post
    I would really like to make the 6 hour trip to the test day school and regional but I am not going to do it with so many unknowns about the car..

    Don't be a wuss!! And if it takes you 6 hours to get to NHMS, you must tow like my granma!!


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