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> EP 914 on track... finally, Test session, wet
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post Sep 1 2004, 09:35 AM
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I used this past weekend's Waterford Hills race as my first test session for the new car.

They threw this picture on the Waterford Hills website. Just thought I'd share it.

(IMG:http://www.waterfordhills.com/gallery/jgr5y0414.jpg)

Learned a lot this weekend, like how some lug nuts don't fit some wheels, how I needed more front flare (notice the flare extensions) and how much I can squeeze out of my Optima before I don't get enough juice to run (no alternator). More learning to come on 11-12 Sept, but this time at Mid-Ohio.
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post Sep 1 2004, 09:42 AM
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great shot!
Looks like fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Sep 1 2004, 09:45 AM
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wow,

NICE picture

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post Sep 1 2004, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(groot @ Sep 1 2004, 11:35 AM)
how much I can squeeze out of my Optima before I don't get enough juice to run (no alternator)

Looks mean, no sure I'd want to see you coming up behind me.

So how long could you run on the optima? Did it start missing when it ran low?

Congrats on getting her on the track. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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post Sep 1 2004, 10:05 AM
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nother thing...

was the car a previous log book car?
I thought they weren't going to allow any more chop roofed cars?

wow, I love that picture.
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post Sep 1 2004, 10:40 AM
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I ran 3 track sessions and multiple starts in between sessions on one charge. Then it started missing, ironically during the start of the race.... the first dry session. So, I pulled off right after the start. It missed so bad that I didn't think I could make it around the track and at that point I didn't realize that was the problem. I purchased a "jump pack" and plan on using it to start the car and I should be able to easily make it through a weekend on one charge.

Brand new race car. I'd paste my "before" picture, but I haven't figured out how to pull an image off of my computer and stuff it up here.

SCCA still allows chop tops, they're just trying to figure out how to deal with partial width main hoops, particularly the car's that don't have main hoops that go at least 50% across. Since this is a full width hoop, this type of cage is not being debated, which certainly influenced my decision on which type of main hoop to build.

Thanks for the kind words.
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post Sep 1 2004, 10:51 AM
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Nice looking and mean too!

REAL RACERS DRIVE IN THE ELEMENTS

the rest of the wimps go hide in their trailers.

Oh, BTW, I stole the image for a screensaver (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Sep 1 2004, 10:54 AM
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nice car! - what's the wet stuff? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Sep 1 2004, 11:56 AM
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That looks nice.

Love racing in the rain.

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post Sep 1 2004, 05:07 PM
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Kevin,

what is your weight sir?

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post Sep 1 2004, 05:15 PM
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Kevin, please post more pics/details of your car. It looks like a lot of fun
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post Sep 1 2004, 05:17 PM
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ok, I'm being a chicken when it comes to chopping my top. I now have a cracked windshield and have to make a decision. So how do ya like the open 914 and how was it in the weather.....

I have a est. on the fab work, not too bad.. its an emotional isuue that I'm working though. EVERYONE has said chop it!!

By the way, Nice Car!!
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post Sep 1 2004, 05:20 PM
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exactly what im doing with the flared roller i got from jenny's brother.
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post Sep 1 2004, 05:24 PM
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Way to go Kevin,
Good to see you on track!
I never go more than 2 sessions without charging my battery, and always before a race.

The SCCA is not allowing any new open style GT cars, but since the 914 is not a new car one can still race GT2 or GT3 with an open 914.
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post Sep 1 2004, 05:38 PM
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Kevin, Looks good!

The engine is coming together! after a week long vacation I came home to the first batch of parts for it!!

Get all those bugs worked out before you get MassIve power!
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post Sep 1 2004, 11:03 PM
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Nice Car! I like that helmet too.
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post Sep 2 2004, 12:40 AM
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I see NO openings for oil coolers or brake ducting.

You have some kickass NEW secret you want to share ?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)


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post Sep 2 2004, 05:52 AM
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Right headlight is actually mesh, so there's the oil cooler opening. I haven't run brake ducts yet.

Weight is 1920, after the race, which is the 2004 EP weight for the car. I'm able to carry the extra weight in fuel, so I'll be spot on 1870 for the 2005 weight. And I can still go with fiberglass hood, trunk and rear bumper.

I did want to learn the limits of my battery. I have some experience with these Optimas, and they are impressive. We used them in our solar car in 1993 because they were head and shoulders better than any other battery.... and we tested 20+ different batteries. Anyway, now I know how far I can push it.

This was my first time racing in an open top car. I was worried about visibility and seating position. I had to really lean the seat back to get my head low enough to get the main hoop near the targa bar (rule says your helmet must be 2" below the top of the main hoop and within an imaginary diagonal line between the main hoop and front hoop). Anyway, I can't see either fender where I'm seated, but I got used to it pretty quickly. It's sort of an odd feeling, though. When you're seated in it stationary you feel way far back and low (even for a 914), but when your moving, you feel really close to the dash panel. Anyway, my worries about this were unfounded.

I've got some construction photos, but I haven't figured out how to post from my computer without first throwing the photos up on a website, so if someone can share that bit of info, I can throw them up here.
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post Sep 2 2004, 05:58 AM
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QUOTE(groot @ Sep 2 2004, 01:52 PM)
I've got some construction photos, but I haven't figured out how to post from my computer...

Kevin, check the FAQ (link at the very top of the page) on how to post pictures...

cheers,

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post Sep 2 2004, 08:35 AM
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Thanks. I don't know why I missed that.

Ok, here's what the car looked like in Mar.


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