Who's going to NASA Aug 14? - Page 2

svobud · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2005, 10:05 PM

I was there on Sun. Saw Tony, Chill, HSSS427, Mike Simard (who was working on his fuel problem). Me and HSSS427 ran over to the Mustang Unlimited show and saw RGINN along with a lurker who's name escapes (Bob or Bill P?) me that had a nice Superformance.

HSSS427 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-2005, 08:00 AM

Despite all my "administrative" challenges with NASA, it was all worth it to get on Road Atlanta in a Cobra - even if it wasn't mine!

Ended up in the "Green Hornet" FFR Spec 5 rent-a-racer, but still got my fill of the track.

Some other highlights of the weekend:
- Good to see Bob Kay and his wife before they head back North. I think he got some bites on the Spec.

- ChipperB was by on Saturday with his Coupe and to shoot the Sh...

- Tony Rutherford actually was by Sunday and had his car within 100 yards of a track

- SVOBUD came by Sunday and entertained all with his assortment of Canine Cop stories

- Mike Simmard got to practice "pit stop speed" carb rebuild techniques and found that even with just 7 cylinders his car is still faster than pretty much everything else in HPDE 2

- Chill had the "Locust" out, which by the way makes an excellent HPDE 3 & Quarter Pounder hauler vehicle. However, there is a basic flexibility requirement for riding in the car. If you can't bend over to tie your shoes - don't try it!

- I learned the value of a rental car and associated insurance. Going backwards into a tire wall is a lot more fun in a rental that's covered!

- The only hot chick at the event was driving a cobra! Since I didn't get a picture, here's an illustration of her running to make her HPDE 2 session

- Congrats to Bob P. for taking Best Of Show at the Mustang Show at Mustang's Unlimited with his Superformance (stop lurking Bob and come on out of the bushes)

- AND ONCE AGAIN, Rob Ginn shows what a great guy he really is! He let me keep my "non-Superformance" car in his garage overnight, loaned me his truck to drive home, gave me free beer, and continued my education on options for track cars! Thanks again Rob! Everyone stay tuned for some great events Rob is putting together!

Here's a couple of pics:

Mike Simmard - aka "Mister Fix-It" and Chill (trying to do just that) at the Cobra Lounge, Road Atlanta NASA HPDE

All dressed up and no where to go......my poor, roll-bar challenged cobra - no instructor, no passenger roll-bar, no-drive at NASA HPDE.....

Thanks!
Scott

chill · #3 (**permalink**) 08-15-2005, 07:46 PM

That was a great time, guys. Nice depiction of the hottie, Scott. As I was on the grid for my last session, she was helping the car in front of me adjust the in-car camera... Scott and Mike, picture her leaning over the rear of the car... spread eagle... adjusting a camcorder mounted over the rollbar... Oh for a camera.. but those who witnessed her in the flesh, (well not actually in the flesh, but at least partially...) can easily make the image in their minds.

Anyway... good fun, tracktime, chillin' (roastin') at the track, noise, the smell of gasoline.... (in turn 7)...

assistance from Rob at McMichael... a cameo appearance of Tony, Bob K, and Bud... a friend of mine won his class with his M3 race car (then blew out the clutch on the starting line of the second race).... a classic 'playing with cars' weekend with good friends.

As other ACC members sell their Cobras (hopefully to buy other fun cars), maybe we should just rename it Atlanta Club Codger, (Randy that would assure you a life membership)...

HSSS427 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-15-2005, 08:13 PM

Chill, thanks for the description - imagination in this case is probably almost as good as a picture! I also realize we really did a lousy PR job for the ACC. She was driving Cobras all day and I'm sure we could have talked her into a membership. And, at least we would have something better to look at when we got together than each other

That gives me an idea. You do the driving school for teenagers. Why don't we create a version for Hooters girls in need of driving training! Then Rob can put them to work in the showroom and for demo rides. I could see sales of Superformance booming!
Thanks!
Scott

ToyCollector · #5 (**permalink**) 08-15-2005, 08:31 PM

Glad everyone had fun. I will be up there THIS weekend with the Porsche Club. Just put a new clutch master, line, and slave in my 944 racer. Still have a dead pedal...hopefully just needs more bleeding. After that, two more projects to finish....

Alex Donghi · #6 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 07:31 AM

Nothing like reviving and old thread

HSSS427 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 08:09 AM

Mike,
Are you done with your intake system install?

My engine is still at Keith Craft and have a feeling based on his schedule and mine that it's not going to be in the car by then.

And, no I don't think I'll go the rental route again. The wife has started paying more attention to the budget category in Quicken called "car parts, repair, and other."

Also good to see Doc is now up to date on the thread :-)

Alex Donghi · #8 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 08:21 AM

HSSS
Change your password

Alex Donghi · #9 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 08:26 AM

By the way how did some of us get switched to 'registered user' from senior club cobra member? Not that I mind the 'senior' vanished

HSSS427 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 02:15 PM

Yeah, and I'd just earned my AARP Club Cobra status :-)

Hmmmm......change the password, or....change the wife ;-)

I guess the password is a lot cheaper fix.

Mike Simard · #11 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 02:41 PM

HSSSS, my fuel injection project has turned into an engine rebuild. I was at the point of fitting the throttle bodies to the engine in car when I replaced the plugs and noticed one of them nearly closed shut. It was a piston that broke apart, presumebly from going lean at the last track event. The number one cylinder always seems to suffer from fuel starvation on track, it was a blown #1 head gasket at Roebling and now this. Anyway, I just got the new piston set from KC and am about to start putting it back together. After I reinstall the engine I still have to make it run with an untested fuel injection system and distributorless ignition system. Also new is a fuel cell with internal pump and surge tank to resist fuel starvation on track.
It will suck badly if we don't make it to the March event, wonder if Rob has any extra cars?
Let me know if you want any help when you get yours ready for the engine installation, if work allows I'd be glad to help.

HSSS427 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-24-2006, 07:34 PM

I know where you're at. Mine started as a new tranny and ended up as a engine rebuild, new dash, paint and body work, yadah, yadah, yadah......

I will definately let you know if I run into problems and appreciate the offer. However, sounds like you have your hands full! That thing is going to be a beast with fuel injection. So that will lead to suspension mods, and new tires, and more yadah, yadah, yadah......

But, a nice Shelby GT 350, or the Nobel would sure be a fun trip around Road Atlanta! Last summer I tried to convince Rob to get in the rental business, but apparently the insurance is a killer. But you know, Panoz does a driving school - why hook up and offer one in SPF Cobras and/or GT 350 clones? I bet that would get more draw than a Panoz!

That's me, never short of ideas, always short of capital!!!

mzhun · #13 (**permalink**) 02-28-2006, 07:54 AM

HSSS, what seat sliders did you use? I have the Kirky's bolted to the floor but would like to be able to slide my side for ease of entry/exit...

HSSS427 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-01-2006, 05:28 PM

mzhun,
Didn't use the sliders with the Kirky. Use them on the standard seats and then yank those seats and the sliders out and bolt the Kirky to the floor if I'm going to the track. However not entirely happy with that set-up either.

I got the sliders from a company that sells to FFR owners, but can't recall the name right now. Advantage of these is that they are one unit vs 2 separate rails, so you don't have to worry about alignment. You just bolt the pan of the unit to the floor.