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First time on track! |
last337 |
Dec 2 2013, 09:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
I had the best time yesterday! There was a PCA DE event here at track and I was able to go out there for the day. I didnt register for the DE event (kinda broke at the moment) but they had an opportunity to do parade laps at lunch for only $20. I did drive my car out there for the day and even though I still have sooooo many things that could be fixed (seems like it never ends) a friend of mine convinced me to take the parade laps. It turned out they let us do almost 10 laps and there were about 10 cars out there. I was right between a 944 and a Boxster and although I would lose the 944 and the Boxster would get right on my bumper in the straight, I would catch the 944 and lose the Boxster in the tight sections.
I had so much fun in my car! My buddy that rode shotgun (he races Spec Miata and was helping me with my turns) was really impressed with how the car handled and the power it had in the top of the power band. The only problem I had was a strong gas smell when we hit the turns really hard. I think it was just sloshing around so much and probably coming out of the vents on the top of the tank. I was wondering if this is a common problem and what I could do to possibly negate this in the future. There is a Spec Miata race at another track this weekend coming up and I would love to do some more laps between races! Anyways, thanks to all for all your help getting this car to where it is! I had a blast!!! |
d914 |
Dec 2 2013, 09:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
Common problem, when I was on track with stock tank I plugged the overflow hose to cut down on gas smell ..
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last337 |
Dec 2 2013, 10:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
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Cupomeat |
Dec 2 2013, 10:07 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Common problem, when I was on track with stock tank I plugged the overflow hose to cut down on gas smell .. Which hose is the over flow? Is that the one coming out of top by cap? Also, replace the large round gasket on the tank to overflow/filler body fitting. It is 40yrs old and probably leaking there as well. Good luck, have fun and I remember my first DE with my 914. Dumped oil on the track as the valve cover gasket was bowing and under hard cornering the oil would come up and over and leak on the heater box. GREAT fun in a 914 and resist the urge to add power. It is more fun to go fast in a slow car than slow in a fast car (and you'll be forever chasing the next thing) |
last337 |
Dec 2 2013, 10:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
What about my hell-hole repair? I am nervous that I have not fixed it and now putting the car on the track. I really want to fix that and I know it will be a long long project but honestly with the way I am driving now (still a newbie) I really couldnt feel the car flexing too much. Should I move forward with fixing that before I continue to track the car or can I drive it as is until I get to the point that it causes problems?
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