The OPTIMA Batteries OneLapCamaro - Final Preparations

[James OLC]

Thanks David!

The drain plug on the rad has been "on the list" since SEMA '08... the original drain that we had wouldn't clear the oil filter and got swapped out to the pipe plug at the last minute. Unfortunately the pipe plug galled the threads on the way in and wouldn't come out so, function over form, we ended up sealing it up and only thought about it when we noticed a little bit of moisture in the corner of the rad.

I'm guessing that the reverse lockout plug got tweaked when the Magnum went in over the summer. Another thing that was on the list to look at but since it wasn't keeping us from doing anything was put off and put off. Last week David switched out the brake light switch (from a pressure switch that was getting flakey to a modified electric one) and when he couldn't hear the solenoid clicking when he was done we decided it was time to dive in and see what was happening.

While David was busy in the shop, I was busy at the computer - almost finishing the update on out website - www.OneLapCamaro.com. It's a complete redo and is 90% finished and 90% functional at this point. Check it out if you have a chance.[/URL]

This week... final prep for the Run To The Coast next weekend then we're wrapping the car next week. We had a bunch of issues getting the ZR1 hubs but they are finally here - I found an alternative source for them after the high profile vendor for these strung us along for three weeks before admitting they had no stock. I'm going through the same thing now with brakes (whatever happened to customer service?) but we should have that sorted out soon.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by James OLC

Thanks Doug. I wouldn't put too much stock in the "amount" of tweaking that we have done. I'll be the first to admit that we have been chasing the last little bit of performance for most of the year. I could have called it close enough at almost any point in the last six months but we're taking our One Lap of America effort pretty seriously... Besides, hopefully others can learn from our work.

On that note though... I should probably state that I don't recommend most of these modifications for the average enthusiast... they should be considered to be for off road use only and what works and fits on the OPTIMA Batteries OneLapCamaro may not fit or work on any other car on the planet...

No wonder your car gets confused with mine.. they took the same track of "build it then fix it" lol

Personally I think just about every car needs to be built like this.. unless it's built at first by an engineer. There are just so many little things that "could be better" after the initial build.

I like your disclaimer, same as mine.. Can't wait to run with her at events this summer..

[Vegas69]

Most of these guys think when the build is "Finished" it's finished.

[David Pozzi]

Update, petcock wouldn't clear the oil filter so I had to switch to a plug, but it's a brass plug with teflon so it won't gall. New PS pump came, so I'll get than on the car next.

[James OLC]

David started working on the trailer over the last couple of days... after hunting around for a few days he found this one literally in his own back yard. It needs a repaint so David took the sand blaster to it yesterday:



It should do the job once it's cleaned up and a couple of minor issues are addressed. Best part is that it has two enclosable, lockable compartments and should be able to fit all of our gear, tools, spares, and supplies.



Work on the hitch for the Camaro will resume after Del Mar.

[Steve1968LS2]

Very Cool.. you know how our readers LOVE Camaros with trailers!!!

[James OLC]

It was a tough choice Steve ... tow the trailer or run with a roof rack... and try as i might I still can't picture the OLC driving down the Jersey Turnpike with a 335/30 strapped to the roof.

Wait... now that I typed that I CAN picture that...

[James OLC]

Big changes over the last week... the most prominent of which is our new look...

[JohnC]

Love the "POZZI TUNED" logo ....lol

[David Pozzi]

It'll either get me a lot of credit, or a lot of blame!