Re: Not looking good for CMP...
I'm looking at the 31 part. 31 with a 60 mph breeze = a "feels like" 10 deg f. 40 would be a feels like 25. I'm thinking about wearing long johns under my nomex. Yes, I'm a pussy
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I'm looking at the 31 part. 31 with a 60 mph breeze = a "feels like" 10 deg f. 40 would be a feels like 25. I'm thinking about wearing long johns under my nomex. Yes, I'm a pussy
damn! what are you guys using for fueling? I think best case scenario for us would be 3 minutes for fuel and 5 minutes to get our fat asses in the car. that's a big step up for us. we used to have a snack during pit stops.
We're using an old 13 gallon air tank (with wheels) that we pressurize with nitrogen (for obvious reasons) to about 120psi behind the fuel. Once we get a good seal to the cars tank we open a valve and 10 gallons goes in in less than 10 seconds. The rest of that time is spent seating the driver, radio checks, harnesses, etc. We actually harness the back pressure in the fuel tank (about 30 psi) to work pistons fitted under the chassis that lift the car into the air for the tire change.
bob-e wrote:damn! what are you guys using for fueling? I think best case scenario for us would be 3 minutes for fuel and 5 minutes to get our fat asses in the car. that's a big step up for us. we used to have a snack during pit stops.
We're using an old 13 gallon air tank (with wheels) that we pressurize with nitrogen (for obvious reasons) to about 120psi behind the fuel. Once we get a good seal to the cars tank we open a valve and 10 gallons goes in in less than 10 seconds. The rest of that time is spent seating the driver, radio checks, harnesses, etc. We actually harness the back pressure in the fuel tank (about 30 psi) to work pistons fitted under the chassis that lift the car into the air for the tire change.
right....
I'm looking at the 31 part. 31 with a 60 mph breeze = a "feels like" 10 deg f. 40 would be a feels like 25. I'm thinking about wearing long johns under my nomex. Yes, I'm a pussy
Right there with ya. How the f*ck does anyone stand it to live in North Dakota or Canada I'll never know. I guess they say trhe same about us when it's 100 degrees in the summer.
We're using an old 13 gallon flame thrower and 10 gallons becomes a fireball in less than 10 seconds. The rest of that time is spent seating the driver, radio checks, harnesses, etc. We actually harness the back pressure in the fuel tank (about 30 psi) to work pistons fitted under the chassis that lift the car into the air for the tire change.
And you were able to do this within budget? not the flame thrower, but the piston lift.
And seriously, is your clever yet home-made fueling rig approved by the track you are using it at? Isn't there something about fuel needing to be in approved containers, and blah blah blah.
Spank, for further info, please see: link.
Accuweather.com is now forecasting a "realfeel" of 19 Saturday night with a good chance of flurries.
Fail.
Accuweather.com is now forecasting a "realfeel" of 19 Saturday night with a good chance of flurries.
Fail.
Bahhh, just think of it as another added hurdle to overcome. You can say that you ran the first even Lemons ice race!
While it WOULD be fun, I'm not sure how the CMP management would feel about studded tires on the asphalt...
We picked a bad time to stop running the SVX
We picked a bad time to stop running the SVX
There's still time to find a suitable AWD Subaru!
anyone have any interest in renting a party tent? i know a guy.
Or we could take over that ritzy "driver's lounge" by the entrance to CMP.
Accuweather.com is now forecasting a "realfeel" of 19 Saturday night with a good chance of flurries.
Fail.
They can't get the forecast right 24 hours in advance, much less 5 whole days. Stay tuned, they will probably change that...um...at least 5 times between now and then.
Or we could take over that ritzy "driver's lounge" by the entrance to CMP.
I'm sure the Palmetto Motorsports Club or whatever it is wouldn't mind at all. Afterall, some Lemons drivers run Porsches and other storied Eurotrash makes...
I forgot about that place. What goes on in there? Secret handshakes, gin games and scotch drinking?
True that, can't dress for heat.
And that's why I love Canada.
Looks like you guys are going to need a good set of winter tires to be competitive Summer performance tire will dramatically start to lose grip at 45 degrees. By 30 degrees they are going to be rock hard and not have any grip. All you guys running Falkens Azenis are going to be in a world of hurt if it doesn't warm up a little. On the bright side engines tend to find a few extra ponies when it cool outside and there's less chance of overheating.
Speedycop wrote:We have wire mesh for a windshield. Hmm, will rain-x work on visors, or do we need rags and tear-offs?
A spritz of Lemon Pledge works great on both sides of the visor. Keeps the inside from fogging up and the water rolls right off the outside.
Learned this from a crusty old dude at Lamest Day and it was a lifesaver, especially in the anti-fog use during night practice.
Will it work on the windshield? In our infinite wisdom to save weight we removed all the HVAC duct work, motor, etc.
bob-e wrote:I'm looking at the 31 part. 31 with a 60 mph breeze = a "feels like" 10 deg f. 40 would be a feels like 25. I'm thinking about wearing long johns under my nomex. Yes, I'm a pussy
Right there with ya. How the f*ck does anyone stand it to live in North Dakota or Canada I'll never know. I guess they say trhe same about us when it's 100 degrees in the summer.
We sure do....went to Greensboro in August once...thought I'd fry like an egg....it's as if the air has no oxygen in it in that heat...must be hell to keep the rad full racing in those conditions.
IcantDo55 wrote:True that, can't dress for heat.
And that's why I love Canada.
Looks like you guys are going to need a good set of winter tires to be competitive Summer performance tire will dramatically start to lose grip at 45 degrees. By 30 degrees they are going to be rock hard and not have any grip. All you guys running Falkens Azenis are going to be in a world of hurt if it doesn't warm up a little. On the bright side engines tend to find a few extra ponies when it cool outside and there's less chance of overheating.
just need to drive harder to keep heat in the tires.
IcantDo55 wrote:True that, can't dress for heat.
And that's why I love Canada.
Looks like you guys are going to need a good set of winter tires to be competitive Summer performance tire will dramatically start to lose grip at 45 degrees. By 30 degrees they are going to be rock hard and not have any grip. All you guys running Falkens Azenis are going to be in a world of hurt if it doesn't warm up a little. On the bright side engines tend to find a few extra ponies when it cool outside and there's less chance of overheating.
Ohhhh noes, the sky is falling.
Azenis will be fine as long as it does not rain
Two tires also??? This ^*#$@ Saab has bolts for lugs!!!!! It takes 2 minutes just to get one STARTED!
Question for Jay or Nick here. What is the game plan if there is any ice on any of the mornings?
new weather report. Saturday shows 39/25 with mix of rain and snow. Get out the Blizzaks
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/weather/02/02/groundhog.day/
We are fucked!
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