My Wavetrac instal is scheduled for Thursday and I have a race on Sunday. A few things could mess up the test, like rain and I haven't raced on this particular track since installing my K&W's. My best time with new tires was 55.6xx which is pretty ø@µµing fast. The K&W's have resulted in a moderate improvement on the other 2 tracks I race on. I'm really excited and nervous at the same time. I don't have the K&W's dialed in yet and my tires are a bit worn but still acceptable. This will be a real life "what will this do for me at the track" test. I'm defining my plan of action already ..... or perhaps I'm late. I'll start with the air pressures that resulted in the previous best time with the shocks adjusted near full hard in the front and near full soft in the rear for comparison purposes. That's what worked with the stock cut springs. I'll play it "safe" on the first run and be progressively more aggressive. My plan is to stay
WOT where I never dared before. If I don't spin out the Wavetrac is the reason. I have new batteries for the GoPro to document the highs, lows, failures and hopefully successes. Stay tuned to the same Bat channel, same Bat station. nanananananananananana BATMAN!!

Les

 

SMACK....
BOP.....
POW.....

Can't wait for the results. Good luck.

 

You forgot my favorite ..... BIFF! I'm in the minority here, most seem to be 1/4 milers. I've had several racers tell me the best mod they ever made was a LSD so I have high hopes. Stay tuned!

Les

 

Anxiously awaiting...

 

Hey Les............................................... ........ARE you EXCITED????? LOL>>>>>

 

Good Luck Les, and have fun

 

I had very little work today so I dropped the car off at the instal shop. They quoted me 2 1/2 hours of labor plus the lube. They had a huge selection at the shop including all the Lucas Oil lubes, Amsoil, a few I've never heard of, etc. I opted for the Lucas Oil 75w-140w which was approved on the information included with the Wavetrac. It may be done today but I'm not holding my breath. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!

Les

 

I already have an update. I just got off the phone with the shop and they have it disassembled on the bench BUT.... the bearings are loose and worn. They won't warranty the work unless new bearings go in. So, new bearings are going in too. I'm a little surprised, maybe I shouldn't be considering, 9,300 track miles and I was wondering what was howling. I thought it was the wheel bearings starting to go. If your don't use you car like I do you shouldn't need to worry but if you do, be prepared just in case. I wonder how much they cost.

Les

 

I did a little reading in the service manual and it says if the bearings are bad you should replace the differential. Great! I went by the shop first thing this morning to get the story and they told me my differential was almost dry. No signs of leaks, all the seals good, never opened, which leaves the cause to be almost dry from the factory. Check yours. They spent the morning looking for the bearings locally without success. I'm waiting from a call from the service manager about the options, one of which is put it back together with the old bearings. I looked at them and spun them, tried to find signs of overheating etc. and they seem fine to me. Actually they are reusable, according to the shop, but they're afraid that it's just a matter of time before they start howling from the lack of lubrication, if they weren't already. The ring and pinion look perfect. I'll know more later today.

Les

 

Thanks Les, very much appreciated this information

 

Good luck, Les! I hope you find new bearings quickly so you can race on Sunday! I can't wait to hear about it.

I may be a 1/4 miler, but I'd rather be a road racer. It's just that I have three convenient drag strips nearby and no road courses.

 

The shop called me a few minutes ago and the car is together and being tested. They must have decided to reuse the original bearings. They warranty their work so if it acts up they'll have to deal with the problem. I was told the installation was $266.75 including the fluid, labor etc. Now, if I only had a way to pick up my car! Tomorrow will have to do.

Les

 

just had mine delivered a few minutes ago...that is a lot of money for such a small box x2....lol....anyway, I just scheduled the coupe for next weekend. And the roadster will go in later...can't wait....

 

side bearings look like they are about 73$ each on oediscountparts.com

 

Hey Doc, I think you should sell the roadster and spend the money on a V-8 conversion for the coupe!

 

Tom, after seeing and hearing JIM's, I would absolutely, positively, get in trouble...but, I would feel like an 18 yrs old again, with a big block Chevy, doing burnouts in the High School parking lot....what a car...so, I will just keep the two I have, ........and.......find......an........old......n/a roadster.....to buy and convert...lol...........

 

You mean you don't do that now?!?

 

Not as often.....lol....

 

I picked up the car today. The shop called Unitrax to make sure they put in an approved oil since they weren't positive. ENEOS went in. Japanese stuff, I hope it's good. Anyway, it's raining today so I can't really say too much. The car still gets out of shape in the wet if your adolescent with the pedals, it's quiet, you can't feel it in typical daily driving. So back on topic, Sunday is the day ...... if it stops raining, for the no holds barred torture test!

Les

 

Can't wait!