Plastic Fantastic 2

[phantomjock]

That is way cool. Just one water jet project- or can you get more in the queue?

Quick question on when you trailer with the 'vette. Wing on - or wing off? I noted on my SR - with wing on - (open rig like yours) it got a bit squirily above 75. Pulled the wing and better balance. Just curious as you are going to add some extra downforce and that will effectively shift the trailer CG further aft.
[Could easily pull the wing - that's what I did, or take along the mower I guess for added tongue weight.]

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

That is way cool. Just one water jet project- or can you get more in the queue?

Quick question on when you trailer with the 'vette. Wing on - or wing off? I noted on my SR - with wing on - (open rig like yours) it got a bit squirily above 75. Pulled the wing and better balance. Just curious as you are going to add some extra downforce and that will effectively shift the trailer CG further aft.
[Could easily pull the wing - that's what I did, or take along the mower I guess for added tongue weight.]

Cheers - Jim

I suspect that picture and commentary about the lawn mower will travel for awhile - I got a comment about it this last Friday at the track.

it towed fine with the wing on... had a heck of a tailwind both directions - 18 mpg, normal is 15/16 towing.

 

[bobs77vet]

nice lawn mower, i agree!

the new House and shop are awesome, that will create room for even more projects. I am happy for you.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

nice lawn mower, i agree!

the new House and shop are awesome, that will create room for even more projects. I am happy for you.

I was almost wishing I had it in Portland - I about clipped the grass a couple times....

the truth is I didn't want to move to the tri-cities. glad I was wrong - I really like it here, it's like Car Central, everyone has a hotrod and everyone has a shop that's bigger then their house (and true for me too)....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Narrowing in on ready
first remove the baffles.

I think they do affect top end power... we will see
brief break to let the lab float

happy lab

so remade the optima brackets

before

with tall stands

with the new stands

other then cleaning the car is ready to go.... next up fix the ac problems (or lack of ac) in the motorhome, and install tie-down plates in the trailer

 

[rtj]

Any comments on how it handles with the tall wing position? Looks good, I would think it would help.

 

[phantomjock]

I'm liking the idea of the low mounts mounted to the roof line just aft of the T-tops. Ok sounds weird - I know.

There was an American that (as I recall) was working in Italy. He got a Lamborghini Mura, and felt it need a bit of work. Here is a picture of some "Nice A55!"

​

I suppose Optima may have a rule about that. But the louvers between the Flying Buttresses could be of some aerodynamic use. Especially if you pump the air through the deck vents previously mentioned. Front quarter shot Radiator exits, ducts to rear deck, fender exit.

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Any comments on how it handles with the tall wing position? Looks good, I would think it would help.

I should have put more angle of attack into it - it's biggest help is under hard braking. I'll keep playing with it to get best compromise....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I'm liking the idea of the low mounts mounted to the roof line just aft of the T-tops. Ok sounds weird - I know.
I suppose Optima may have a rule about that. But the louvers between the Flying Buttresses could be of some aerodynamic use. Especially if you pump the air through the deck vents previously mentioned. Front quarter shot

Cheers - Jim

This year they have someone whose entire job is judging wings (last year, it was simply part of the function check (lights, signals, etc).... rule is highest point is no more the 8" above the deck, no wider then the stock fenders, and no taller then 6" below the roofline - all I know is the short stands are temporary....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and, we're loaded (Luigi is coming with).

weirdest thing, the trailer I bought for moving...


fits the Corvette just fine. boy was I lucky


Lots more ready this year....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

this many stickers, it should be at least 1000 more horsepowers

 

[mfain]

this many stickers, it should be at least 1000 more horsepowers
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Or it needs another 1000 hp to carry the weight of the stickers. Good luck - have fun!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Or it needs another 1000 hp to carry the weight of the stickers. Good luck - have fun!

funny that you mention that - I plan on copying your motor as the next power plant.... only 900 hp, though

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

so they filmed my car doing the DSE portion of the event (and doing AutoX and doing the drive portion).... rumor has it that I will be on MavTV next Friday night in their coverage of this event.

I need new tires, and more hp... but I'm having a blast and what I'm learning is invaluable.

 

[phantomjock]

A new channel to check on - Thanks hope they show some good footage of your car!
For those interested to check them out (From their "ABOUT" on YT):

MAVTV is first and foremost of Americans, By Americans and for Americans. It's a network built on a legacy of speed, power, danger and endurance. It's entertainment for real people featuring real life in all of its unapologetic, blue jean and t-shirt glory. Unlike other networks that serve up much of the same old content you've been watching for years, MAVTV brings you plenty of never-before-seen high definition exclusives. It's fresh, original content finely tuned to beat the typical television watching experience. Comedy, Movies, Action Sports, Adventure and More...all in fantastic HD detail.

Thanks - Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

It's supposed to be on Optima's channel (wherever that is) and on Roku... the last time I looked at the Optima, their showing was later then the MavTV showing (which does make sense)

 

[phantomjock]

Made me look! https://www.youtube.com/c/optimabatteries

If they "lag" I'll catch first on MavTv. Back to sanding.
Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Made me look! https://www.youtube.com/c/optimabatteries

If they "lag" I'll catch first on MavTv. Back to sanding.
Cheers - Jim

what a trip the filming is. I may end up nowhere on it (kind of doubtful because I had cameras on my car pretty much the entire time) - but I seriously think one of the biggest boosts I got was from that whole thing.... I know all you experienced racers don't think anything of it - but to me that was as much a trip as sliding out of the box on the stop challenge (oops)....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

So in other news... the car.
It still runs.

but, I need better tires - I finally saw how they could help, but I'll also say that up and until now, they would have been pearls before pigs...

it ran. But I knocked off after completing all the first rounds because I was getting concerned that it's dropping a cylinder. I cannot afford a new motor this year, much as I'd love to have stayed 3 more hours and ran....

The clutch.... ugh. Even at the low power, doing the last challenge - the accel/braking session, the clutch started to slip. I don't know what to do about this, that clutch is supposed to be able to handle the power.... but the bbc torque? yeah. Maybe I should bandaid it with 3.73 gears? then the tires would go up in smoke before the clutch did....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

so the list


I need to find 200 tw tires

and the clutch is "check".... it should be okay, but then again, it was getting funky on the last brake portion..in all seriousness, I should put a 3.73 rear gear in

the mirror won't stay aligned and I need a better rear view... so suggestions would be nice

 

[phantomjock]

I'm happy keeping the P-Zeros for Track, but have been keeping a file of links for the 200 tw tires too. Thinking the other set of wheels will be the back up.
Here are a few links from Grass Roots Motorsports ( these are all pretty recent, even though some people have "issues" with GRM ):

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/continental-extreme-contact-force-200tw-tire-test/​

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/can-new-kumho-hang-yokohama/​

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/200-treadwear-tire-test/​

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/200tw-tire-test-valino-and-yokohama-take-favorites/​

You are on the hunt - let us know what you "bag" when you finally pull the trigger!

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I'm happy keeping the P-Zeros for Track, but have been keeping a file of links for the 200 tw tires too. Thinking the other set of wheels will be the back up.
Here are a few links from Grass Roots Motorsports ( these are all pretty recent, even though some people have "issues" with GRM ):

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/continental-extreme-contact-force-200tw-tire-test/​

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/can-new-kumho-hang-yokohama/​

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/200-treadwear-tire-test/​

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/200tw-tire-test-valino-and-yokohama-take-favorites/​

You are on the hunt - let us know what you "bag" when you finally pull the trigger!

Cheers - Jim

Wouldn't most magazines have issues?

From the guys who are winning - Yokohama, NanKings, and Falken are the top choices... That said, the last two (and maybe Yoks) don't have sizes that fit my car (usually it's the rear size that's the problem - 325)

sorry, #dadjoke.

 

[rtj]

the mirror won't stay aligned and I need a better rear view... so suggestions would be nice

I’m asking, don’t guys run multi panel mirrors? Or, are they banned? I’ve never used them, so have no opinion.

On a lot of my old muscle cars over the years a spring loaded punch would usually fix a floppy mirror. Pretty sure I’ve done it to several Corvettes.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I’m asking, don’t guys run multi panel mirrors? Or, are they banned? I’ve never used them, so have no opinion.

On a lot of my old muscle cars over the years a spring loaded punch would usually fix a floppy mirror. Pretty sure I’ve done it to several Corvettes.

to be honest, I didn't look. I had this problem with my FJ40 - mirror was too low and would move under hard wheeling.... so I bought a UTV mirror... works great and stays put... why, might you ask do I need to? yes, that's light under the rear tire...

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Pictures
Saturday night drive

those cones never knew what hit them

appropriately named "braking challenge"

road course

D&E

 

[phantomjock]

Not that it makes any big difference, but I guess that you had to work to get #77 - it is a '77 'vette - right? Nice Touch. Very nice pics too. Thanks for bringing them in and sharing.

Side note; when we autocross, I put my wife in the pax seat. She keeps me straight on the course layout - and looking up and not overthinking "behind." Technique-Only. {She got over being a bit anxious after the first session.} Then while I do my course duties, she does a ride along with other folks to gather "intel."​

Don't know if Optima permits.

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Not that it makes any big difference, but I guess that you had to work to get #77 - it is a '77 'vette - right? Nice Touch. Very nice pics too. Thanks for bringing them in and sharing.

Side note; when we autocross, I put my wife in the pax seat. She keeps me straight on the course layout - and looking up and not overthinking "behind." Technique-Only. {She got over being a bit anxious after the first session.} Then while I do my course duties, she does a ride along with other folks to gather "intel."​

Don't know if Optima permits.

Cheers - Jim

lol, 77 was available and close enough to 76. Not that year makes much of a difference.... very little of the original car there.

Ride-alongs. I think only the cruise - other drivers can ride along, but the key is the car must have the same safety gear for both. Mine doesn't - 5 point is only on the driver's side.

 

[bobs77vet]

looks like a nice lake for Luigi to cool off in, my heaven would be garages bigger then houses and lots of cars....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

looks like a nice lake for Luigi to cool off in, my heaven would be garages bigger then houses and lots of cars....

the garage is 1/3 bigger and has quite a bit more volume due to the roof. Soon, AC in the shop..... my wife said I'll never leave, it's likely.

 

[bobs77vet]

the pictures at the track are awesome, my dream set up would have a big concrete pad, on one side a shop in the middle transitioning into a pool house andLanai and pool on the other side. garage side mine, pool the wifes and the lanai shared space. not likely in this life time but it would be nice