Croc Posted June 14 Author Posted June 14 Some context for the above. We were running in the open wheeler group which was mostly us se7ens but a few Formula Fords plus Formula Enterprise, a 180hp Mazda version of the Duratec, power beastie. The Formula Enterprise is shown briefly chasing Vlad in the above immediately above photos, only to be passing Vlad within the next 75 feet. It was quick. Weather today was overcast plus a lot of smoke from nearby wildfires. First session was dry. Second session started with a drizzle. Slightly disconcerting as most of us were on slicks or close to slicks. It was decent grip until 3 laps from end of session when I noticed it was looking "shiny" track in places plus the rear was stepping out for me. Photo session on the start finish line was in light drizzle. Third session was a damp track. Kudos to those who went out, including @wemtd on slicks. Manageable but you had to be very gentle and not try to push it too hard. A few injuries today. Vlad managed to knock off another front wing. Same one...again.... Carl developed a little oil leak and sensibly packed up before it could get worse - something oil leaks have a habit of doing. We are done for the day now and all heading home. More photos will appear on here as people get home and unpack. Group photo will turn up once Mikey has some free time to process through the images. 5
mrmustang Posted June 15 Posted June 15 (edited) 10 hours ago, Croc said: Oh dear….it happened again… Grind both surfaces, then wipe both down with an automotive dewaxer/degreaser on a lint free rag, allow to air dry for 5-10 minutes, place a large bead of 3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 (buy the proper adhesive gun) on the top 2/3rds of the stays, no need to place any on the bottom of the cycle fender, next, place the cycle fender in place and push down firmly, the idea is to allow the adhesive to squeeze out of the area being bonded, but not completely, you'll know when the fender is in place and feels solid. With a latex free, gloved hand, reach underneath and smooth out both sides of each stay, push the material towards the stay and allowing some to further adhere to the bottom of the cycle fender, again you are trying to fill in any voids in the first course of adhesive for the next steps. Allow to cure for 48 hours (anything above 50 degrees will suffice), add further beads on both sides of the stay to fill any voids and to allow a slight 1/4" build up of adhesive material. Allow that too to cure for 48 hours, and you are good to go. Unless you pick up track junk, or a large rock, or someone else's suspension parts, the cycle fender should remain for years to come. 10 hours ago, Croc said: Edited June 15 by mrmustang 1
wemtd Posted June 15 Posted June 15 Charlie - Thank you for the “Last Man Standing” performance award. The rain stopped, track dried up, & last session was great! It was myself, the Formula Atlantic & lots of open track. I cannot thank Croc & YellowS7 enough for organizing (herding cats) and otherwise smoothing over all the bumps & hiccups that inevitably pop up. 2
Croc Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 A few cars missed out on the photo as they were worried about hair getting wet or had broken by then... 5
RGTorque Posted June 15 Posted June 15 Two hours and just over 100 miles one way was a big drive after unpacking the car from sitting for 2 years just under 2 weeks and about 10 miles ago. Car performed perfectly allowing me to join for lunch on Friday. Enjoyed the last minute adventure to get out with everyone. 3 1
Croc Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 2 hours ago, RGTorque said: Two hours and just over 100 miles one way was a big drive…. Roman - I want to say thank you for making the effort to come and say hello. I recognize it was a long haul but it was great to see you.
mrmustang Posted June 16 Posted June 16 4 hours ago, wemtd said: @Mrmustang: why a nitrile & not latex glove? I used latex gloves for 30+ years, when I hit my mid 40's, I developed an allergic reaction to latex gloves in a sudden development while working on one of my race cars (painful and scary would be an understatement), have not used them since. In addition, most modern latex gloves have powder within, such powder can contaminate the surfaces you are working on. Add both of those together, and the latex free gloves are then a given. For me, I mentioned them for the powder free aspect, but now that I think about it, maybe in the back of my head I mentioned them for the very reason I now use them. Thanks for asking.
panamericano Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Alergies to latex develop and are a real problem. Same holds true for fiberglass, just ask “Tony” Ostermeier .
CarlB Posted June 17 Posted June 17 Here are the pictures I took. I should have taken some more. I want to thank Croc & Tom for continuing to do this. This is the driving even I most look forward to every year. The people make the event, and I enjoyed seeing everyone and am looking forward to doing it again. 2
bball7754 Posted June 17 Posted June 17 Looks like (as usual) a great time! The last 3-4 years the date for this event has conflicted with a race weekend for me. Hoping that my schedule aligns next year, and I can make the haul to NJ! Steve
cobra8214 Posted June 18 Posted June 18 I have ~1.5 GB of photos, so sharing a link to them on google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TtbDi3mW_uRAvFwhmFeE3jbEYacKPUXX?usp=drive_link 2
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