GARX8Club track day at TGPR Jan 28 2006
#753
The Turkish Delight
Originally Posted by L8APEX
ONLY 2 MORE DAYS...WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!
Drove to work today with the new gloves on, they are very nice. I like how I can still feel vibrations and road surface through the wheel. I was afraid that I would loose that sense with the gloves on, but I was happy when it was still there. The pyrometer should be here today, which means I will spend the afternoon taking surface temps of everything in sight. Tonight the tires goet rotated, the trunk liners and seats come out...lets hit the track.![Rock](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/rock.gif)
Drove to work today with the new gloves on, they are very nice. I like how I can still feel vibrations and road surface through the wheel. I was afraid that I would loose that sense with the gloves on, but I was happy when it was still there. The pyrometer should be here today, which means I will spend the afternoon taking surface temps of everything in sight. Tonight the tires goet rotated, the trunk liners and seats come out...lets hit the track.
![Rock](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/rock.gif)
I like to follow the wife with the laser pyrometer, point it at her and say, "Damn Baby, you're HOT!!!" Then when she gives me a disapproving look, I say, "See, it says so right here...."
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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The lunch list....
Val - The cool little grill (please....)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - Soft drinks and bottled water
WRXboy -
Silver -
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
Val - The cool little grill (please....)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - Soft drinks and bottled water
WRXboy -
Silver -
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
Last edited by Phlash; 01-25-2006 at 09:22 AM.
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Guys i just posted on the other thread but I will here also(bored at work) the HKS ignition amp that charlie is trying out may do something after all. I dont think of a large gain here but it may deliver smoother power throughtout the rpm range than just our stock system. It amps the leading AND trailing plugs. Also maybe make out stock coil packs last longer?
Its expensive and I cant afford it (almost $400) but it sure could help identify an ignition system that needs improvement.
olddragger
you all is dynoing Feb 4? I never have and I think I am going to make this one.
Its expensive and I cant afford it (almost $400) but it sure could help identify an ignition system that needs improvement.
olddragger
you all is dynoing Feb 4? I never have and I think I am going to make this one.
#757
Smooth Criminal
Originally Posted by olddragger
Guys i just posted on the other thread but I will here also(bored at work) the HKS ignition amp that charlie is trying out may do something after all. I dont think of a large gain here but it may deliver smoother power throughtout the rpm range than just our stock system. It amps the leading AND trailing plugs. Also maybe make out stock coil packs last longer?
Its expensive and I cant afford it (almost $400) but it sure could help identify an ignition system that needs improvement.
olddragger
you all is dynoing Feb 4? I never have and I think I am going to make this one.
Its expensive and I cant afford it (almost $400) but it sure could help identify an ignition system that needs improvement.
olddragger
you all is dynoing Feb 4? I never have and I think I am going to make this one.
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The lunch list....
Val - The cool little grill (please....)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - coolers full of soft drinks and bottled waters
Silver - Chips, bottled water and other munchies
WRXboy -
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
Val - The cool little grill (please....)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - coolers full of soft drinks and bottled waters
Silver - Chips, bottled water and other munchies
WRXboy -
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
#760
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Originally Posted by olddragger
by better do you mean smoother? I know he is making power.
OD
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Lego, my green filter came in today. Do you leave yours in all the time or do you use it only when you are tracking?
Last edited by Phlash; 01-25-2006 at 11:08 AM.
#766
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Originally Posted by olddragger
there is no way that there is a 30hp differance (and LOOK at the torque) in these cars without an explanation--I WILL NOT REST!
Olddragger
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Don, are they doing your coils too?
My pyrometer and tread depth gauge came in today, more toys to play with.
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but charlie does not have fake *** strakes, so that cant be it. must be the hood dampers, or the cool oil filler cap. maybe the team moon window decal, it must be something.
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Val, can you bring the grill? We have folks worndering if they need to cover it if you can't. Thanks
here is the building lunch list....we need things like napkins, plates, ketchup, mustard, buns, ice, etc.....wanna do burgers as well?
Val - The cool little grill (please....?)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - coolers full of soft drinks and bottled waters
Silver - Chips, bottled water and other munchies
WRXboy -
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
here is the building lunch list....we need things like napkins, plates, ketchup, mustard, buns, ice, etc.....wanna do burgers as well?
Val - The cool little grill (please....?)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - coolers full of soft drinks and bottled waters
Silver - Chips, bottled water and other munchies
WRXboy -
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
Last edited by Phlash; 01-25-2006 at 03:56 PM.
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I WILL NOT REST! I dont think Charlie is purposefully holding anything from us guys---nope he wouldnt do that---but damn! 30HP! Yall do realize that is more than people gain from all the legitimate bolt ons one can buy? We got to figue out this mutant car. Is it the upkeep? I mean Charlie is spot on. Does he have better o2 sensors/fuel filters/pumps,plugs, did he get his injectors blueprinted --or is his engine just internally chrome plated so absoulutely no carbon build up.
Im going crazy arent I
olddragger
Im going crazy arent I
olddragger
#772
The Turkish Delight
Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Lego, my green filter came in today. Do you leave yours in all the time or do you use it only when you are tracking?
I clean and recharge it about every 10K miles or so. It stays in all the time.
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Let's see, I can bring Napkins, utensils, plates, & hamburger buns. I'll chip in some dough for the meat when I get there.
The lunch list....
Val - The cool little grill (please....)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - coolers full of soft drinks and bottled waters
Silver - Chips, bottled water and other munchies
WRXboy - Napkins, Utensils,Plates, & hamburger buns (if we get burgers)
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
The lunch list....
Val - The cool little grill (please....)
Phlash - Beer Brauts
L8 - coolers full of soft drinks and bottled waters
Silver - Chips, bottled water and other munchies
WRXboy - Napkins, Utensils,Plates, & hamburger buns (if we get burgers)
TA -
Lego -
MrWilson -
Pam -
32vcobra -
STF -
AC8 -
Last edited by WRX Boy; 01-25-2006 at 07:07 PM.
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I'll bring ketchup, mustard, and snacks.
It isn't going to rain. Possible low clouds in the morning and the rain will stay off to the west till late Saturday.
Pam
It isn't going to rain. Possible low clouds in the morning and the rain will stay off to the west till late Saturday.
Pam
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Hmm......I've got a pretty mean *** recipe for homemade baked beans. That would go good with burgers and brauts. I'm not a beef eater though so if there's room on the grill I could bring some pork tenderloin or chicken wings. Any preferences??
I've also got a cooler I could bring some ice in, but I don't know if it would hold enough for everyone and last the entire day.
I've also got a cooler I could bring some ice in, but I don't know if it would hold enough for everyone and last the entire day.