Want to race for real??

[s1ngletracker]

wait... whaaaa? how much did that cost? Does that seriously conform to the 2x rule??

we're downgrading our brakes :( Our setup last year was janky and caused more problems than it did benefits.

[CarRacer]

Benefits of running a Chevette, parts are amazingly expensive because nobody makes them. They're Corrado rotors ($40 so actually less than standard rotors) and the Dynalite calipers are only $120. Pads are cheaper than stock too with better compound choices. We're still running rubber brake hoses, so we didn't add any cost there aside from a brass thread adapter for the caliper. I was worried that the upgrade would fit the rule too but after crunching the numbers it all worked out, it's kind of crazy.

[mondale]

A few buddies and myself are going to give chumpcar a shot hopefully this season! What kind of life do you guys usually see out of a set of tires? Is most everyone using a hans device?

[Shane@DBPerformance]

We get maybe 7 hours out of a set of the tires we run. If you run a harder compound tire they will last longer and it depends on your car, alignment, etc.

Maybe half the people have some type of Hans style device.

[s1ngletracker]

first race in the area (Road America) is in just over 60 days, get building!

[Speedfreak]

first race in the area (Road America) is in just over 60 days, get building!

Any idea what the cutoff date is for registraion? I'm doubtful we'll make that race at this point. May settle for a track day or two before the next regional race in june/july.

[s1ngletracker]

I actually can't find any info on that... they need to do a better job of publishing those deadlines. I thought it was like 2 months, but it seems as though it'll let me register for a race a month away...

We've already registered for Road America and paid our deposit.

Whats the status of the MKIII?

[s1ngletracker]

Motor is back in the car, we were hoping to have it running saturday but the stars didn't quite align. And then my welder broke :( Anyone wanna lend me one for a few weeks?

[Speedfreak]

Whats the status of the MKIII?

Its coming along. Had a good weekend last week. But RA is near impossible. May be a good thing as we need a little seat time before we jump into a race IMO. Will do some track days before the next close race.

Regarding loaning a welder, wish I could but not possible currently.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Junaid was making it sound like you guys were going to make RA today.