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Offline jpm49c

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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2910 on: August 12, 2013, 07:28:16 PM »
On his second run a couple hours age he ran 102.464. Way to go!
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2911 on: August 12, 2013, 08:48:58 PM »
Chris just ran 118+. Not enough yet. And the course is closed for the day.
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2912 on: August 12, 2013, 10:01:58 PM »
Guys,

My info, direct from the speed maven from Beerhaven @ 6:30pm, Central time:

Tech line: Car passed through OK.

Rookie run: Approx. 100 mph, no problems.

First pass, short course:  116.698 mph @ 7300 rpm.  Driver reports easy shifting @ 7900/8000 rpm for 1/2; 2/3; 3/4 shifts.
       Driver also reports: NO PROBLEMS with close ratio gearset/gearbox.   NO PUSH OFF REQUIRED . . .

Target rpm of 7800 in 4th gear = 124.691 mph!

Driver is in line for a second pass, may happen today if course is cleared, or first thing tomorrow morning.

Driver has suggested:  More aggressive rpm use & shift points; 8500 rpm 1st to 2nd; 8500 rpm 2nd to 3rd; 8400/8300 rpm 3rd to 4th.

Mistress Helga agrees und says: "Time fur ze schpanking!!  GO FOR IT!!"
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: on a personal best ever run . . . . . .

P.S.   530.445% IMPROVEMENT IN TOP SPEED OVER LAST TIME . . . . . . . . . .
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2913 on: August 12, 2013, 10:15:40 PM »
Midget,

If your coolant temps are too low, consider a hotter thermostat, say 185F or 195F as a last resort.
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2914 on: August 12, 2013, 10:21:04 PM »
« Last Edit: August 12, 2013, 10:22:35 PM by Rob »
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2915 on: August 12, 2013, 10:50:58 PM »
Wouldn't taping off the radiator be better? Not grill, radiator.
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2916 on: August 12, 2013, 11:27:37 PM »
All hopin for the best for our man from Beerhaven.....I got a txt after the 116 run.....go you good thing!
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2917 on: August 13, 2013, 07:31:14 AM »
Quote from: wisdonm on August 12, 2013, 10:50:58 PM
Wouldn't taping off the radiator be better? Not grill, radiator.

Don,

Yes, taping off the radiator would be better & faster . . . .     But this isn't the SCCA, it's the SCTA, where taping the radiator is illegal in GT classes . . . . . .       (and you thought the SCCA was difficult . . . . . . .)

Makes no sense to me either, BUT, it does make the cars faster, SO, not allowed . . . . . . . .
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2918 on: August 13, 2013, 07:43:06 AM »
Go, Chris, Go!
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2919 on: August 13, 2013, 08:19:20 AM »
Quote from: fordboy628 on August 12, 2013, 10:15:40 PM
Midget,

If your coolant temps are too low, consider a hotter thermostat, say 185F or 195F as a last resort.
 :cheers:
Fordboy

Midget,

Is there a way to reduce or eliminate airflow though the extra radiator?   Perhaps remove it altogether and link up the hoses?   Just spittin' out ideas here . . . .

BTW, I believe I can now count you as a convert to my religion, you know the one, "Ah, you thought about this first."

On the road for part of the day, use my cell # first.

BTW, Improved capacity kegerator for the "project cave" now installed & chilling world's favorite beverage.   (I have had to compromise and allow "wine".    Sacrilege, I know.   But it just wasn't worth the dogfight.

Let me know if you are going to stop below the "Cheddar Curtain" prior to returning to "Beerhaven".    I believe I can requisition some "Olde Speckled Hen" or another celebratory beverage of your choice.   And the grill still works fine, so just let me know.    I believe you are aware that I like to "plan ahead".

Best of luck for the remainder of your effort.   Remember, NO COMPLETE ROTATIONS ABOUT THE PITCH OR ROLL AXIS ALLOWED!!    A small number of complete rotations about the yaw axis are permitted, followed by mandatory undershorts laundering of course . . . . . . .
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2920 on: August 13, 2013, 11:30:23 AM »
Chris just ran a 115.878 this morning.
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2921 on: August 13, 2013, 11:31:39 AM »
Don, was this his 1st run of the meet?

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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2922 on: August 13, 2013, 11:32:52 AM »
Nevermind.....Just saw your post earlier in this thread?  :oops:
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2923 on: August 13, 2013, 11:43:22 AM »
No. About 9:30am 8/13/13. You would think someone that is six foot five would have heavier feet.
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Re: Milwaukee Midget
« Reply #2924 on: August 13, 2013, 11:46:15 AM »
Quote from: wisdonm on August 13, 2013, 11:43:22 AM
No. About 9:30am 8/13/13. You would think someone that is six foot five would have heavier feet.

ROTFLMAO!  :cheers:

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