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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1350 on: June 27, 2017, 10:02:36 PM »
Bill;

Now I get it  :-P

I haven't measured it yet; I talked to Bob Stroud on the phone about my application and he asked for a picture of my car, how much it weighed and max speed expected, etc. and made a 'chute for me. I'll be practicing packing it soon and I'll measure it.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1351 on: July 02, 2017, 04:47:09 PM »
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1352 on: July 02, 2017, 04:48:27 PM »
The last few days I've been working on making the required lateral head (helmet) restraints. The right hand one will be fixed in place, bolted to the firewall but the left one needs to swing away to allow entry & egress to the cockpit. This one is more complicated to build but I have now finished both restraints and next I'll need to drill holes in the firewall to mount them solidly in place.
 
Depending on the measurements when in place, I can probably shorten both. I'll need to put SFI padding on the inside of both arms and a pad on the firewall where the back of my helmet contacts it.
 
Happy early 4th of July!
 
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1353 on: July 02, 2017, 04:53:05 PM »
The elusive photo:
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1354 on: July 02, 2017, 06:41:26 PM »
That screams aviation but most of your components do.
How long to go Neil?. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1355 on: July 02, 2017, 07:35:07 PM »
You are probably right, Mike. Maybe I'd even say "shrieks".

I plan to be at Speed Week next month with my car-- I need to go through tech inspection and then make a few licensing passes. No Banzai runs this year.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1356 on: July 02, 2017, 08:06:30 PM »
Now that's good news. I can't wait and I hope it goes well for you?.
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« Reply #1357 on: July 02, 2017, 10:11:50 PM »
I have my fingers crossed, Mike.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1358 on: July 02, 2017, 10:55:11 PM »
Neil, if everything checks out during licensing runs, why not try a banzai run or two?

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1359 on: July 02, 2017, 10:56:43 PM »
Maybe he's saving it for the Daytona 24 hour!!!!. :wink:

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1360 on: July 03, 2017, 02:49:19 AM »
Neil, if everything checks out during licensing runs, why not try a banzai run or two?

John

Since this is a brand new car that has not run anywhere yet, the chances of nothing going wrong are pretty slim. We'll see, John.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1361 on: July 03, 2017, 09:03:17 PM »
Neil, make as many runs as it will, drive it as hard and fast as you feel comfortable.... the license runs can be very telling about how things will go, by Wednesday you can run at will... if it gets boring waiting for the 5 to show up after you qualify for the long course you are gonna love it   :-D
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1362 on: July 03, 2017, 09:18:29 PM »
Neil:

May I suggest, if the car is running good and you feel comfortable, run it like you may never make it back. In 2011 I thought I would be back next year but circumstances change and I have been spectating since then with plans on running in 2018. If I had know it would take me 7 years to get back... I would have run my car just one more time!

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1363 on: July 03, 2017, 10:59:51 PM »
Stainless & BR;

Thanks for your suggestions-- they are definitely some things to think about.  :-)


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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1364 on: July 05, 2017, 08:18:33 PM »
Since there was some question if my spoiler would be technically considered a "wing" since there was an open slot that air could pass through under a portion of its chord, I made a piece of HDPE to block it off. Now I think there will not be any question that it is a spoiler.

Having the experience and insight of all of you on this forum is deeply appreciated.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ