Francis brought his windscreen pattern, he used for his roadster, up Sat and we spent most of the day noodling out a new canopy design for Ms Liberty. I will look more traditional in that we brought the windscreen back much closer to the drivers head. by doing that we are able to increase the radius to 7" from the previous 6". We also are going to have a 1" in 3" slope back to the "window" area.
I have been working on the new leg restraint system. When we go to the new canopy it will entail a complete redesign of the gauge panel. We have ideas but we want to make sure that the new leg restraint works and passes tech.
I really think that the SCTA should formally implement a mentor system of "coaches" for special construction, and other faster cars. The technology is changing so fast and most of the builds take so long. I have been fortunate ---this is my second car, first from scratch, I sought out lots of ideas and feed back, but its not over till its over! I can see that I will be asked to continually up grade my Ms Liberty and she is NEW!!
This is not a bad thing what works and is acceptable at 150 is not at 250, what was ok NA at 300 is not on a Turbo Car hoping for 350 and above. I have worked with the powers that be and will continue to. I really appreciate what all my coaches have helped me understand!
I am now beginning to more fully grasp why there are so many old ??/BG records that many think are soft ---they take TIME, money and a dedicated TEAM to field faster, usually much more complicated car, truck or bike than fuel. If one wants to be competitive, plan on a lot of time in the shop alone also! You guys who do it alone no matter what the speed--my hat is off to you and your dedication!!
I appreciate all those who have helped, especially my next door neighbor Andy who has been invaluable as a 2nd opinion and a helping hand.
Guys Sorry for the melancholy this morning ! here is to our wonderful sick addiction