Slugworks Paul 1,033 Report post Posted October 10 49 minutes ago, mcoppola said: @Jer you're a lucky guy!! I'm envious!! That's because I stole one of their drivers 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyk 555 Report post Posted October 10 My prediction is rain, rain both days with maybe a flurry. Nothing better than freezing your ass off at RA in October! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slugworks Paul 1,033 Report post Posted October 10 4 minutes ago, scottyk said: My prediction is rain, rain both days with maybe a flurry. Nothing better than freezing your ass off at RA in October! Might have to use my traction control! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvumtnbkr 5,431 Report post Posted October 11 Who is going from the fort Wayne/ Detroit area? Got room for an engine in a crate? I can pay beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotchkis23 1,122 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) 5 hours ago, enginerd said: Miata... Road America... history does not look favorable. Pretty sure we have been top 5 every RA race we didn't break! Including pre ecotech swap Edited October 11 by hotchkis23 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.g 215 Report post Posted October 11 I hope we get lucky and land another fall color change again! Because RA can one of these: This: More photos: OR THIS! 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slugworks Paul 1,033 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) 14 hours ago, wvumtnbkr said: Who is going from the fort Wayne/ Detroit area? Got room for an engine in a crate? I can pay beer! I will be rolling through ft. wayne with a giant trailer. If by beer you mean a couple duckets for gas money, i'm in! I don't drink beer. Edited October 11 by Slugworks Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer 2,804 Report post Posted October 11 I remember racing with Jim Enger one year and ABR-Glen another, and the weather was perfect both weekends. lately it's been crap and next weekend looks like wet and miserable right now. Sure hope it changes. 34 minutes ago, Mike.g said: I hope we get lucky and land another fall color change again! Because RA can one of these: This: More photos: OR THIS! When you look forward to going into the Portastinky you know the weather sucks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMiskoe 77 Report post Posted October 11 Didn't see it in the sup's, but looking at a video of last year, the course included the chicane/bus-stop/wiggle thing on the back straight. Anyone know if we're using that this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.g 215 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) 8 minutes ago, MMiskoe said: Didn't see it in the sup's, but looking at a video of last year, the course included the chicane/bus-stop/wiggle thing on the back straight. Anyone know if we're using that this year? As I understand it (but can be wrong), Road America has us use the Bend because we are an amateur race series. I am totally fine using it, because a few teams tried to knock down that outside wall when we raced with another series at RA. Edited October 11 by Mike.g 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slugworks Paul 1,033 Report post Posted October 11 Will there be any RVA graphics people at this race? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clueless Racing 39 Report post Posted October 12 14 hours ago, MMiskoe said: Didn't see it in the sup's, but looking at a video of last year, the course included the chicane/bus-stop/wiggle thing on the back straight. Anyone know if we're using that this year? We have run the chicane configuration for at least the 4 years I have been racing in champcar. I personally prefer it this way and don't see it changing. I think it actually adds a fun skill section and passing opportunities. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Shay 169 Report post Posted October 12 Ludicrous Speed will not be at the race this year. I was looking forward to defending our three race win streak at Road America but the car needs more prep work. I will be at the track though. If anyone needs a driver or coach just let me know. I have set the track record at Road America, Gingerman, and second fastest lap at NCM, and Charlotte. More importantly, I’m a clean driver. I have been coaching for 20 years and have completed Allen Fines coaching course. Chris Shay 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tneker 116 Report post Posted October 13 I will just put this right here: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slugworks Paul 1,033 Report post Posted October 14 Everyone ready? I might make the last minute call to get a garage if the weather is bad, would anyone share with me on that last minute decision? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,686 Report post Posted October 15 Does anyone want to split a garage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi_Im_Will 1,434 Report post Posted October 16 On 10/15/2019 at 9:19 AM, red0 said: Does anyone want to split a garage? Maybe? My car refuses to start, so may need garage to continue figuring out why it doesn't start. Great compression, correct timing (cam and ignition), strong spark, correct fuel pressure, and not a single fire from any of the cylinders, even with a giant blast of ether. Just cranks and cranks and cranks (at 180rpm, never dropping below 11 volts). 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,686 Report post Posted October 16 2 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Maybe? My car refuses to start, so may need garage to continue figuring out why it doesn't start. Great compression, correct timing (cam and ignition), strong spark, correct fuel pressure, and not a single fire from any of the cylinders, even with a giant blast of ether. Just cranks and cranks and cranks (at 180rpm, never dropping below 11 volts). If it could help, I can bring some of our M20 spares but you probably have all the spares you need. Let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi_Im_Will 1,434 Report post Posted October 16 3 minutes ago, red0 said: If it could help, I can bring some of our M20 spares but you probably have all the spares you need. Let me know. Thanks, will let you know if we find something. Plan after work is to replace the entire injection and ignition systems, see if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enginerd 5,132 Report post Posted October 16 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Maybe? My car refuses to start, so may need garage to continue figuring out why it doesn't start. Great compression, correct timing (cam and ignition), strong spark, correct fuel pressure, and not a single fire from any of the cylinders, even with a giant blast of ether. Just cranks and cranks and cranks (at 180rpm, never dropping below 11 volts). This happened to me after a rebuild. The cylinders got washed down and no oil for sealing the rings, BUT, I think you covered this by saying that your compression was correct... so this is probably not the same problem? (I did not check compression, I simply assumed compression was low after adding a bit of ATF to each cylinder and seeing it fire right up) Are the injectors clicking? The ether should have fired anyway if it was a lack of fuel so this probably isn’t your issue either? Edited October 16 by enginerd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi_Im_Will 1,434 Report post Posted October 16 29 minutes ago, enginerd said: This happened to me after a rebuild. The cylinders got washed down and no oil for sealing the rings, BUT, I think you covered this by saying that your compression was correct... so this is probably not the same problem? (I did not check compression, I simply assumed compression was low after adding a bit of ATF to each cylinder and seeing it fire right up) Are the injectors clicking? The ether should have fired anyway if it was a lack of fuel so this probably isn’t your issue either? This is a fresh head on the motor we've been running all season, so kinda new build. Been cranking so much I doubt there's oil on anything, so I'll add ATF in the spark plugs holes to the list. Injectors click, pulled the rail last night and they don't look dirty or clogged, but will flow them too. Also replacing the gas, since maybe that went sour? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,686 Report post Posted October 16 33 minutes ago, enginerd said: This happened to me after a rebuild. The cylinders got washed down and no oil for sealing the rings, BUT, I think you covered this by saying that your compression was correct... so this is probably not the same problem? (I did not check compression, I simply assumed compression was low after adding a bit of ATF to each cylinder and seeing it fire right up) Are the injectors clicking? The ether should have fired anyway if it was a lack of fuel so this probably isn’t your issue either? Wasn't it Tubby Butterman that told us to dump a bunch of ATF in each cylinder? It worked like a champ. I think I am the one who wiped the cylinders down with WD40 that caused the problem! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer 2,804 Report post Posted October 16 Have you tried pulling a plug, touching it to the block and cranking to see if you get spark? Turn off the fuel for this test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,686 Report post Posted October 16 1 minute ago, Hi_Im_Will said: This is a fresh head on the motor we've been running all season, so kinda new build. Been cranking so much I doubt there's oil on anything, so I'll add ATF in the spark plugs holes to the list. Injectors click, pulled the rail last night and they don't look dirty or clogged, but will flow them too. Also replacing the gas, since maybe that went sour? I bet ATF in all cylinders will make it run! I couldn't believe that was what got us the one time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer28173 1,556 Report post Posted October 17 (edited) 7 hours ago, Hi_Im_Will said: This is a fresh head on the motor we've been running all season, so kinda new build. Been cranking so much I doubt there's oil on anything, so I'll add ATF in the spark plugs holes to the list. Injectors click, pulled the rail last night and they don't look dirty or clogged, but will flow them too. Also replacing the gas, since maybe that went sour? I can’t see it being the gas. The ether should have fired no problem. Are you sure the spark is coming at the correct time? I don’t know anything about BMWs but I can’t help but wonder if the spark is coming at the wrong time and that is why the ether won’t light Edited October 17 by Racer28173 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
