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magpiemini · 03-29-2013, 10:53 AM

Sorry I have not posted in a while, this one is an update to the Chuckwalla race in December. Not a great day, car completed 5 laps at the start and then was towed in. To make a long story short, the gas tank fuel pickup filter came apart and all the old crap in the fuel tank got jammed into the fuel pump. Replace the pump and external filter several times that weekend, even drained the tank but only completed about 35 laps all weekend.

Tank has been cleaned, new pickup sock, new pump and external filter. Tested great at the Streets of Willow.

magpiemini · 03-29-2013, 11:20 AM

I had great expectations for the Sears Pointless race in Sonoma. Since we were not even close to being the fastest car in our class, goal was no black flags and top half of Class A. The car was running great but rear brakes were locking up easily on Saturday. There were 90 cars in Class A and 170 cars in total. Came in Saturday evening in 46th place. Put the old stock rotors on the rear to reduce the braking power, nope no brake bias valve installed yet.

AAARG, went to replace the front disc pads and found out I had rear pads in the brand new sealed box of fronts. Yep, rear pads in the rear box too. Put some used pads on the front that had more meat on them then the pads we took off.

Bled the brakes, checked the fluids and told the drivers to take it easy on Sunday, just finish and have fun.

First stint went well, we were in 40th place, second driver got in and the brakes went to the floor before he got far. Master cylinder was leaking out the tank rubber gasket. Nope, no spare. Took it apart and the tank was not cracked but the front piston for the rear brakes was jammed. Cleaned it up, put it back together and finished the race in 50th place.

Oh, had a close call when a rookie driver turned in on me, a bit too early for turn one. Every one was fine but I had to keep her on my right so we would not bash the cars into the wall that were on my left.

Yep, I have ordered a whole bunch of brake parts and spares.

Crash Video and my son's picture and blog links below, you can also follow us on Facebook, search for Wankle Grumpy Nerds, yes we spelled Wankel wrong on purpose.

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03-29-2013, 10:53 AM	#1
magpiemini Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 75 Rep Power: 14	Sorry I have not posted in a while, this one is an update to the Chuckwalla race in December. Not a great day, car completed 5 laps at the start and then was towed in. To make a long story short, the gas tank fuel pickup filter came apart and all the old crap in the fuel tank got jammed into the fuel pump. Replace the pump and external filter several times that weekend, even drained the tank but only completed about 35 laps all weekend. Tank has been cleaned, new pickup sock, new pump and external filter. Tested great at the Streets of Willow. __________________ 1984 RX7 GSL-SE Building for the 24 Hours Of Lemons

03-29-2013, 11:20 AM	#2
magpiemini Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 75 Rep Power: 14	I had great expectations for the Sears Pointless race in Sonoma. Since we were not even close to being the fastest car in our class, goal was no black flags and top half of Class A. The car was running great but rear brakes were locking up easily on Saturday. There were 90 cars in Class A and 170 cars in total. Came in Saturday evening in 46th place. Put the old stock rotors on the rear to reduce the braking power, nope no brake bias valve installed yet. AAARG, went to replace the front disc pads and found out I had rear pads in the brand new sealed box of fronts. Yep, rear pads in the rear box too. Put some used pads on the front that had more meat on them then the pads we took off. Bled the brakes, checked the fluids and told the drivers to take it easy on Sunday, just finish and have fun. First stint went well, we were in 40th place, second driver got in and the brakes went to the floor before he got far. Master cylinder was leaking out the tank rubber gasket. Nope, no spare. Took it apart and the tank was not cracked but the front piston for the rear brakes was jammed. Cleaned it up, put it back together and finished the race in 50th place. Oh, had a close call when a rookie driver turned in on me, a bit too early for turn one. Every one was fine but I had to keep her on my right so we would not bash the cars into the wall that were on my left. Yep, I have ordered a whole bunch of brake parts and spares. Crash Video and my son's picture and blog links below, you can also follow us on Facebook, search for Wankle Grumpy Nerds, yes we spelled Wankel wrong on purpose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qgYBXg3Z68 http://socalcolin.blogspot.com/2013/...ankel-rx7.html http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...=KAQEdVZkw&s=1 http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...WlZ&s=1http:// http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...=nAQFa0cXB&s=1 http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...=6AQEV0OHA&s=1 __________________ 1984 RX7 GSL-SE Building for the 24 Hours Of Lemons Last edited by magpiemini; 03-29-2013 at 11:30 AM.

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