The OPTIMA Batteries OneLapCamaro - Final Preparations

[James OLC]

Cool guys - can't wait to meet you!

but... two weeks to go and the fun is beginning. This afternoon David opens up the trailer to pull the car out and is greeted by a trail of oil running from the drivers side front corner of the Camaro all the way to the back door of the trailer . It didn't take long to discover the the left front shock is toast - having a cut in the line to the remote reservoir. It's probably (ok - definately) best that it happened now - we have a fighting chance of getting it fixed before we have to leave. If it had happened when we were on the road... yech....



We also found that the rear axle bearings were seaping a little bit (we actually noticed this last week after sprinkling Penny's wheels at RTTC). Not a huge deal but given the mileage that we're looking at we'll try to get them changed out early next week.

I love cars...

[Vegas69]

It never ends man. Especially when you drive the piss out of them. I can only imagine how glad you are to be teamed up with Pozzi. Between the traveling, racing, and all the problems you'd be living in a tent.

[Steve1968LS2]

I'm constantly break crap on my car.. that's what happens when you run them.

But each time I fix something it's a little better than before.. so breaking is usually a blessing.. except the f'ing PS pump at Optima.. but I digress.. lol

Make a list of all the crap that you thing can go wrong.. hose clamps, fuses, brackets, alternators, line repair kits.. shock oil.. third members

Murphy is a lil' bitch at times.. As Nick sometime about having a nail go through his tire's inside sidewall BACKWARDS..

We're all pulling for you guys!

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by James OLC

Thanks Mr. V (I think - lol)

On the way back from Del Mar, David swung by Spectre Performance who look a few minutes to get us set up with a new air intake...



It's been a long time coming and is a definate improvement over the old setup. Thanks again to the guys (and girls) and Spectre Performance - they are doing some great work in the Pro-Touring community and are a really nice crew!

Yesterday David got the trailer sandblasted and dropped it off for a quick scuff and squirt so it's presentable for the trip. Still trying to hash out brake pads but we're getting close to being ready. Trailer hitch install this week, final prep next week and we're in South Bend in two weeks!

Looks good.. BIG improvement and I bet you gained 10-20 rwhp.. It shouldn't fowl up you tune either.

Do you have an extra coil pack? Injector?

I just keep thinking of stuff you should have in that sweet little trailer of yours. lol

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by olds87

I like the Pozzi logo also. Wonder who came up with that?

One is already printed up and ready for Penny.. they are taking over the world one Camaro at a time!

[CrossRamRich]

I want a "Pozzi tuned" T shirt!!!!!!

[David Pozzi]

James,
Just found out the nick in the hose was where it made contact, but the lower 45 deg AN fitting is cracked and it's leaking there, it sprayed all over and made such a mess the trailer looked like someone poured a quart of oil on the floor and it ran the full length of the car and out the back door! I had to hose it and scrub it out. There wasn't oil in the trailer at Spectre, so it must have sprung a leak on the way home in the trailer, and every bounce pumped oil out!

Spectre wants to fully weld the tube at a later time but this will get us by. After loading and unloading the car it seems to have better throttle response!

I like the POZZI TUNED logo you did!

[James OLC]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Looks good.. BIG improvement and I bet you gained 10-20 rwhp.. It shouldn't fowl up you tune either.

Do you have an extra coil pack? Injector?

I just keep thinking of stuff you should have in that sweet little trailer of yours. lol

David's foot dyno seems to think that it's an improvement already so that's a good start I wish we had a bit more time and another hood to play with - I have a killer idea for an air box.

Spares list as of now...

Serpentine Belt
Upper Radiator hose
Lower Radiator hose
Assorted hose clamps
Coil Pack
Spark plug wires
Spark plugs (set)
LS7 engine sensors (most)
Oil filter
Front tire
Rear tire
Fuel pump
Power steering pump
Front hubs
Third member
Brake pads
clutch disks
Engine oil
Differential oil
Power steering oil
Zip ties
200 mph tape
Safety wire
Fuses
Relays
Tools

(hence the need for a trailer)
If anyone sees or thinks that we are missing anything - please let us know. We're definately open to suggestions.

[James OLC]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

James,
Just found out the nick in the hose was where it made contact, but the lower 45 deg AN fitting is cracked and it's leaking there, it sprayed all over and made such a mess the trailer looked like someone poured a quart of oil on the floor and it ran the full length of the car and out the back door! I had to hose it and scrub it out. There wasn't oil in the trailer at Spectre, so it must have sprung a leak on the way home in the trailer, and every bounce pumped oil out!

Spectre wants to fully weld the tube at a later time but this will get us by. After loading and unloading the car it seems to have better throttle response!

I like the POZZI TUNED logo you did!

And now you know how much oil is contained in a Penske shock (sigh)
I spoke to Penske this morning - if we send the shock back today they will repair it Monday and have it back to us Tuesday! Awesome customer service!

[Sti_Guy]

Originally Posted by James OLC

If anyone sees or thinks that we are missing anything - please let us know. We're definately open to suggestions.

Trailer bearings,spare tire, trailer hub.