Milwaukee Midget

[jpm49c]

On his second run a couple hours age he ran 102.464. Way to go!

[wisdonm]

Chris just ran 118+. Not enough yet. And the course is closed for the day.

[fordboy628]

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!!"
on a personal best ever run . . . . . .

P.S.   530.445% IMPROVEMENT IN TOP SPEED OVER LAST TIME . . . . . . . . . .

[fordboy628]

Midget,

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

Fordboy

[Rob]

Ray the Rat's image from the SW 2013 Forum.

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13016.0;attach=42056;image

[wisdonm]

Wouldn't taping off the radiator be better? Not grill, radiator.

[Dr Goggles]

All hopin for the best for our man from Beerhaven.....I got a txt after the 116 run.....go you good thing!

[fordboy628]

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 . . . . . . . .

Fordboy

[warspite]

Go, Chris, Go!

[fordboy628]

Midget,

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

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 . . . . . . .

Fordboy

[wisdonm]

Chris just ran a 115.878 this morning.

[gkabbt]

Don, was this his 1st run of the meet?

Gregg

[gkabbt]

Nevermind.....Just saw your post earlier in this thread? 

[wisdonm]

No. About 9:30am 8/13/13. You would think someone that is six foot five would have heavier feet.

[gkabbt]

No. About 9:30am 8/13/13. You would think someone that is six foot five would have heavier feet.

ROTFLMAO! 

Gregg