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Originally Posted by Flash68
Dude, awesome. That thing looks GREAT!
And sweet $5 trophy. Thems the best! 
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It is a sweet little trophy, I feel like I'm 12 again.....
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Originally Posted by glassman
Nice going Steve 
Feels good to get her out huh? Looks good too, the stance and those rims...nice |
Felt really nice to get out of the garage and run her. Thanks for the complements.
Funny thing about the rims. Since all the changes, the only noticeable thing from the outside is the rims. It's funny how now I have many people mention how much money I must have in the car. It's really crazy how much of a difference a set of wheels can make
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Originally Posted by WSSix
Glad the car feels good to you. Good luck getting it sorted.
Is it ok that you have the UCA bolt holes slotted like that? I would think the UCAs could move up the slots given enough force.
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Pretty sure it won't take too long to get sorted. I've signed up for every autocross and track day I can through the summer so I have to get it done quick....
The UCA mounts are meant to be slotted. As per the directions from Speedtech, its a necessary step with the installation...
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Originally Posted by CURVES
Right on, way to go, undefeated with the new set-up!
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Now I just have to keep the pace. Good part is it's really only me and Carbuff in the CAM class at the local autocross so once I'm out of the novice class I'll at lest have 2nd place....
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Originally Posted by Track Junky
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Thanks a bunch. Would be nice to be back in Cali running with you guys, perhaps some day I'll get the car back that direction.
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Originally Posted by GregWeld
Fantastic write up Steve!! And yeah - we know how that rain can come in and dump Texas style!! OM!!
Glad you had a great time - because at the end of the day - that's what counts most.
Now go check your welds for cracks.... LOL
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It was lots of fun. Hopefully this is the last of the big rains for the summer, at least on track days. With your daughter moving to town maybe I should watch the weather forecast to see when you're coming for a visit.
Speaking of checking the car. I did put it on stands before the event and checked everything out. It did look pretty good. Before every event I like to give it a good check. Overall everything looked good with the exception of the rear brakes.
I noticed a ring of grease on the outside of the rotor, ~1/4" into the brake pad. It's really odd because the hub seal with the floater is on the inside. I'm thinking I might have overfilled the axle with fluid but not sure. I ended up pulling the hubs off and repacking the bearings/resealing them. Along with cleaning everything. Since going back together I have't seen the same thing again. I also spoke with Ken at Speedway and he was stumped by the issue as well. He did mention the need to torque the axle nut to 30 ft/lbs so this time I was more car full and torqued it. Good thing I have a 2 3/8" socked already....