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Amazing weekend, great weather, good people, how could it get any better. Looks like I did leave all my bad luck at Gingerman. On both the trip to NJMP and the return home I95 was shut down at some point, but both times it was in the other direction. So I witnessed some huge backups on the other carriageway but my drive was smooth sailing. The car ran well all weekend, I even let Mr Blown Engine Simon take it out for a session. With a self built car you have nothing to compare it too. The design is much simpler than a Caterham, so I just wanted a second opinion from a good experienced driver. It got the Simon stamp of approval, the car is quick with no major faults. That is the answer I wanted, but it also means it is me that is slow not the car:) I suspected that anyway. Thanks Mike and Tom for all your efforts getting this together. Graham

I find the flat top jack stands much more useful with out under car construction. Graham https://www.amazon.com/10499-Profile-Performance-Cushion-Capacity/dp/B01EJ1OGRI

I totally agree with JB, you will learn more is a 15 minute drive that you will in many hours of guessing. When you do make changes you can repeat the drive and see the real effect of the changes. Innovate and AEM are well respected suppliers https://www.innovatemotorsports.com/ https://www.aemelectronics.com/ Graham

You got to love 3D printing as a prototyping technique. 3D printing to CNC machined part in 7 days. Graham

Check your drain plug. It the event at Gingerman MI, I guys turned up with a 5k mile old BMW M2, Just had a fresh oil change before his first ever track day. You can guess how this ended, so check your drain plugs. Graham

I don't think this has been mentioned this year for the newbie drivers. NJMP requires arm restraints in open top cars. Like this https://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/products/arm_restraints/parts/ARADU Graham

Well I did a warm up event this weekend at Gingerman Michigan, hopefully I left all my bad luck there. I broke a throttle cable, the nipple came off. My 3d printed throttle pulley decided to turn onto a wet noodle. The main ECU fuse blew and a tire exploded on the trailer on the way home. Getting towed in sucks, getting towed in twice really sucks:) But still a fun weekend with some friends from Chicago. See you in a couple of weeks Graham

Locost project for sale. http://locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=31388

A Locost for our Canadian friends https://www.facebook.com/share/4GryGtpUY8s1LoW6/?mibextid=kL3p88

I put huge injectors in the K24 at my last upgrade, just in case I ever try E85, 1000cc injectors of I remember correctly. For E85 you really need to upgrade the entire fuel system as it's very corrosive. Even then I would flush it out of the system before any long term storage. Graham

Got it. Registered for both days. Graham

Trying to register. You day use "non-member guest". The options I have are Registration $325.00 Member Guest Registration w/ Member in attendance Guest of Member Registration - Member in Attendance $375.00 Member Guest Registration - Member not attending Guest of member but member is not attending event. Guest must be approved.

Superglue the cork gasket to the pan, just a few dabs in the right locations and the gasket will stay in place nicely. Graham

What free play do you have, you always want some. If you have too much free play you clutch will not be fully disengaging. I would turn the adjuster out until all the free play is gone then turn it in one full turn. Give that a try and see of your clutch works. Graham

Checkout https://arp-bolts.com/p/arpultratorque.php Graham

ARP head bolt sets come with a packet of lube and detailed instructions on how and were to use it. So I think the answer is yes it makes a difference. Graham

You should bring one to the September 6/7 HPDE event at NJMP. I am sure there would be lots of interest. Graham

MK kits coming to the USA, I wonder were there going?

I use Race quip. Do not like the color but like the belts. Got them from Pegasus, they were very helpful. Sent the first pair back because the adjusters were below the side of the seat

Looks like fun, love to see the smoke trail behind a 7. Graham

My motorcycle background:) Graham

See if you can find an old time motorcycle shop in your area. Most will have a kit to make cables. Graham

You might also look outside the US, Demon Tweeks list Hans devices staring as low as $315 https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/hans-iii-hans-device-726613/ Graham

Interesting construction technique. https://www.facebook.com/share/aUsNvquMS34CRNR5/?mibextid=kL3p88 Graham

Swapping to a 6 speed made a huge difference, went from a 2 speed car 3/4 to a three steed car 3/4/5. Well worth the effort if you can work it out. Graham