Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

[1795]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Jim's day ended with shifter issues that made getting gears "iffy" at best, not a good way to help your driving concentration.

We had a beautiful October day so the 289 Slabside was transport for Ross and myself. It had rained up to our starting time of 7AM so the roads were wet thus the dirt patina on the car however we had not drop one of rain fall on us and it turned into a an 82 degree, sunny day. I remember that this would have been "Grand Prix" weekend at the Glen and would have been my 50th GP were it still happening.

Jim has had no real mechanical issues with the car, the engine and chassis have been bulletproof so far......if only the shifter was!

I will add more pictures later, the site is so slow that it times out before a picture can upload.

Rick,
Thanks for the photos, well except for the ones with my ugly mug in it, and all of the support from you and Ross. It was great to have you there. It's nice to have a crew and support who are knowledgable.

Jim

[Mark IV]

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[1795]

I had purchased a 195 degree thermostat to install after I drained the water and prior to putting in the antifreeze for winter storage. In reviewing my data from the last race weekend, the water temp was running at about 185 degrees and oil temp was at 220 degrees. I attribute the increase in oil and water temp to a combination of slightly warmer ambient temperature and running the car a little faster and at higher rpms. Based upon these results and the potential to be running in more southern areas where temps will be warmer, I am going to leave the current thermostat in. Would rather run a little cooler on the water temp, than risk running hot. If need be, I can always block off some of the radiator to increase water temp.

Will get the car up on the jack stand shortly and start working on the winter projects to get the car ready for next year. The car does handle well and is fairly neutral in the corners. Engine is running fine and had no problem running it up to 7200 rpms. I did notice that in second gear coming out of the boot with full application of power in the 6500 rpm + range it gets loud and my ears start to hurt a little.

Next year I plan on continuing to drive faster and faster and testing the limits of the car.

[Morris]

Originally Posted by 1795

I did notice that in second gear coming out of the boot with full application of power in the 6500 rpm + range it gets loud and my ears start to hurt a little.

You might want to get better hearing molds for your ears.... as it doesn’t get any better.....

1/2 hour at full race conditions.....will rattle your brain....

[1795]

Originally Posted by Morris

You might want to get better hearing molds for your ears.... as it doesn’t get any better.....

1/2 hour at full race conditions.....will rattle your brain....

Morris,

Some might say that my brain was a little rattled before I started to race

I will defiantly start wearing better hearing protection.

[Mark IV]

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[Morris]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

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Jim

You might want to rethink your fuel line.......each tank line should go to a pump then to a filter then to the front.....if your fuel level sucks air from one side or the other.....then you will lose fuel pressure......especially in a hard corner ....