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karnak 
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 Topic: PCA-CWR AUTOCROSS - Sat, Aug 17Posted: 13 August 2013 at 11:09pm |
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Ok Guys.. another autocross is upon us.
Git you cars washed up and register for this event. Some of us will be there to help you. This is a fantastic opportunity to bone up on your driving skills. Click here to sign up. Loaner helmets are available. Keep in mind there are noise restrictions so some street tires may force you to keep under control out there. It will be a fun filled day.  |
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Posted: 14 August 2013 at 10:53pm |
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ok. i am signed up.
 expecting fair to great weather. let's see some Fieros out there!  |
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Posted: 15 August 2013 at 4:36pm |
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Okay, I'm all registered. Special note: I will not be driving the Mighty Duke at this autocross. I will be driving a highly modified Fiero which contains this...
For any club member who has a real keen eye, they might recognize that powerplant as the one in Blair's 1985 Fiero with the 3800sc that he sold a year and a half ago to Charles from Bellingham. You can see the rest of the car Here. As most of us know, Blair does a fantastic job on the cars he builds up. Very very clean installations. Johnny made a video of the beast that he posted Here. Charles and I are friends, and we've talked about co-driving this Fiero at an autocross event for some time. This Saturday will be the day! I love the Mighty Duke, but I suspect that powering out of the corners with this baby is going to be a LOT of fun!
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karnak
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Posted: 15 August 2013 at 5:24pm |
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Oh.. that looks like it has a 6 pack of whoop-ass in it.
I am gonna be looking over my shoulder... 
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Posted: 15 August 2013 at 9:27pm |
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It's how you control that power. A skilled driver in a slow car can beat a bad driver in an over powered car any day.
However, a skilled driver in an over powered car is another story.... 
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 Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
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Patrick
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 12:08am |
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It remains to be seen what category I'm in.
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Patrick
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 12:15am |
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If it's not raining on Saturday, I think I'll take my track tires/wheels to the autocross pad and put them on the 3800sc (as long as Charles gets there early enough).
Be afraid... be very afraid.
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karnak
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 9:02am |
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ya.. geez Patrick, with your tires on that car, i am going to have to really focus.. no last minute "good run".
 ..gulp.. Although Colby still has his car somewhat apart.. i am trying to convince him to come out to co-drive my car.. he may up our game even further... |
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 10:14am |
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Have fun all...can't make this one but have Sept 14th on the calendar...long day at work
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 1:32pm |
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I've been in contact with Charles and there might be an issue with locking lug nuts on his wheels. He's not sure if there are locking lug nuts installed and/or if there's a "key" in the car somewhere. I've sent a PM to Blair asking if he remembers what's on those wheels. I don't know if Blair will see my message in time. If anyone reading this has a way of contacting Blair directly, I'd appreciate it you could bring this thread to his attention. Thanks.
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 7:15pm |
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I still don't know the situation with the lug nuts. On a more positive note, it looks like the weather might be cooperating for tomorrow.
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 8:12pm |
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Have fun.
I'd like to go, but will be spending most of the weekend replacing my tranny it looks like. |
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-Harrison
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Patrick
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 8:25pm |
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... What happened?
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 8:56pm |
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ooh..
not cool. I hope the swap goes smoothly for you. |
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Posted: 16 August 2013 at 11:17pm |
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Not sure what broke yet. there was some sudden clanging and rattling as i pulled away from a stop sign, so i pulled over and stopped. and then a small puddle of trans fluid appeared.
Seems to be leaking somewhere inside the bellhousing, so possibly input shaft seal, or that other stupid 40$ seal. I will find out tomorrow when I pull it all out. |
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-Harrison
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Patrick
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Posted: 17 August 2013 at 5:43am |
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Geez Harrison, sorry to hear that.
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Posted: 17 August 2013 at 7:48am |
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Track tires/wheels are loaded... I'm on my way!
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Posted: 17 August 2013 at 6:15pm |
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Looks like a pressure plate bolt came loose ad got rattled around the
bell housing. Beat up the pressure plate a bit, which is still ok. But put a hole through the trans case at the differential. I'll crack it open later this week and see if the internals are still ok then probably get another trans and depending on its condition, swap the LSD or just the case. Doesn't look like much would have got into the trans, but we'll see. |
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-Harrison
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Posted: 17 August 2013 at 6:16pm |
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Just got back. Too pooped to post right now. I will mention though, that for autocross, horsepower alone does not make for any advantage. Edited by Patrick |
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Posted: 17 August 2013 at 9:56pm |
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what a long day.. just got back from a plumbing repair at my sister-in-law's place (straight from autocross).. "water is coming from the ceiling" oooh.. well.. all fixed.
i have some pics i want to post and if i am lucky, a video.. all in all, it was a great day.. a record 13 runs. tons of seat time and a freakin fast layout. the rain held off and the sun was hidden for the most part. sad news about the trans, Harrison.. looking forward to seeing more Fieros next time (Sept) |
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