LS3 FOX Mustang track car

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

Good on you for finally putting this up, Dave. Participation is everything, so long as what you're participating in is not so boring that you start having conversations with your passenger going full throttle around Thunderhill (what happens in cop car).

Now that I've said this, I can say that I've been doing my best to ignore my junk for a little while here, and you punks keep getting me all excited again . . .

Try not to overheat the thing again. My kart likes this so little that it blew its stupid little head gasket. My garage is mechanically desperate right now.

Oh, and what's with the Swiss cheese lightening efforts around all of that structural sheetmetal under the hood? The Boss 302 toughening guide suggests doing the exact opposite (looks like what they used to do to kids' BMX bikes in the old days for racing) . . .

Thanks man. You nailed it here. I won't post the only actual video I have of this car... the overheating session driving around my neighborhood.

No idea on the swiss cheese. I never even noticed. Now I'm scared. Thanks.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

DAVE --- I remember Lillard telling me at the first driver meeting ''sit down -- don't talk - and don't raise your hand - and don't ask any questions". LOL

I think Rob and Matt were standing behind me in said meeting and egging me to raise my hand. What are friends for?

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Originally Posted by Flash68

I noticed you've got an unmarked switch on your control panel, is the accusump a solenoid valve or a manual ball?

The list is smart I agree. Just one more thing to not be a potential fail. I will give myself one more track day to get the routine down on my own.

There is one available switch -- I thought about adding the traqmate but we will see if that's a mainstay. I have the manual switch with the pull handle right on the passenger side of the tunnel. I like the manual vs electric... one less thing to go wrong, assuming no "driver error."

Originally Posted by rustomatic

Really, I was stoked to see that Dave got a functional car to run at Sonoma (and future events). It's tough breathing in your own car-guy fumes for so long, biding your time until . . .

Hopefully, we can both have cars going simultaneously long enough to hit some track days when normal people are working, before winter kills opportunities. The Fox rocks!

Thanks man - you nailed it... again. You're, as Dan Patrick used to say... en fuego. We need to get out ASAP I agree. Team Bastard!

Originally Posted by Matt@BOS

I don't need to swap out the Yokohamas for Hoosiers. I'll drive up to Sonoma and bring my street tire excuses with me.

Smart, Matt. Smart.

Originally Posted by Sieg

Probably best for his ego that he pulled the seat. It would be uncomfortable saying no to his ride along offer.

I'd gladly put the 4 bolts back in that hold the seat and put you in it for a ride along... sans belts of course.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I'd gladly put the 4 bolts back in that hold the seat and put you in it for a ride along... sans belts of course.

I'll put the bolts in, I've seen what you do with tools in your hands.

[DBasher]

Can't be any worse than Charlie.....never mind.

[FETorino]

Just keep the checklist simple and attainable while you get accustomed to the car.

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Originally Posted by Sieg

Winning

If you had showed up at T-Hill I would have gave you that shirt.

Originally Posted by DBasher

Can't be any worse than Charlie.....never mind.

You gotta watch out. Some people just don't seem to look out for passenger safety when bolting in their passenger seats

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by FETorino

If you had showed up at T-Hill I would have gave you that shirt.

If I could have showed up at T-Hill I'd be a proud shirt owner and $10K+ ahead.

You know how that feels.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by DBasher

Can't be any worse than Charlie.....never mind.

Clill - Get me a hammerfor!

DBasher - What's a hammerfor?

Clill - Installing a distributor silly

GW -

[DBasher]

Originally Posted by FETorino

You gotta watch out. Some people just don't seem to look out for passenger safety when bolting in their passenger seats

Well I wasn't going to say anything because I was part of the AO crew that weekend....at least the belts kept me from falling out of the car.
I may have been better off sitting on a 5 gallon bucket....I'll inspect next time.

[DBasher]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Clill - Get me a hammerfor!

DBasher - What's a hammerfor?

Clill - Installing a distributor silly

GW -

Followed by a sonic boom in the garage from the backfire...ears are still ringing. And before Charlie says anything, yes it drove....straight on to the trailer.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I'll put the bolts in, I've seen what you do with tools in your hands.

No you haven't. You have not drank flavored beer (see what I did there?) in my garage from the Keezer Majal.

Originally Posted by FETorino

Just keep the checklist simple and attainable while you get accustomed to the car.

That is the goal.

[Flash68]

hey Iceman.. get that house and shop built so you can build your next car and bring it to the track.