Mario, I'm glad you can use some of the knowledge I've gained to build a better car the first time. I really wish I'd taken more notes from this forum.
Todd, I honestly have no idea if I was having problems with the pad knock back. I want to say yes, because I feel like I've experienced the problem several times, but I was running with uncentered rear calipers that had gear oil on them too, and were probably near worthless out at Pleasanton.
Doug, I just checked the good-guys site, and it doesn't look like they're going to have an autocross in August. They do have another show in November with an autocross, but it's a week after sema. I know the Rat Pack could pull off the two events, but I'm not so sure about the mouse packs ability pull off such a feat.
Also, thanks all for the advice. Looks like I'm going to look for a band-aid fix until the car can go in for "surgery." Damnit Greg, for a guy with a bunch of tools that claims not to know very much, you have some good advice.
Hopefully the Best of Show gang can get the car on the road for this weekend, provided I can find the right parts. I haven't driven it in several weeks and I'm leaning towards paying cars and coffee a visit. Are you in Doug? Did you get Rodger's panel gap spray or those sweet rear prototype Baer brakes yet?
Matt
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