Stalker #85 headed back to Arkansas

[Croc]

I think some father and son bonding is needed. I would buy him that cheap Stalker in Denver with the LS engine. Then you can play tag on track together. Bring him up to NJMP and you can show him what lines should not be used.

[locost7018]

I have a better idea. Let him borrow your #85 car and have him bring it to the Gathering May 10-13 in North central Arkansas. Since you can't make it. We'll make sure he obeys all the posted speed limits. Trust me. Russ

[xcarguy]

I have a better idea. Let him borrow your #85 car and have him bring it to the Gathering May 10-13 in North central Arkansas. Since you can't make it. We'll make sure he obeys all the posted speed limits. Trust me. Russ

 

:ack::iamwithstupid: . . . .:smilielol5:

[xcarguy]

With the NJMP 4th of July event :flag: little more than a week away, I finally got around to corner weighting the car. While still considered a heavy weight by most 7-ish standards, the car (with full fuel, 9qts of oil, Accusump/oil cooler system, track tire/wheel package and wings...no driver) weighed in at 1674lbs. To put that in perspective, that’s 76lbs less than it weighed pre-accident. Weight shedding came about via a slightly different chassis design, a definitely different cage design, an even lighter-weight battery, a rethinking of how I fastened the car back together and what materials were used, and, a little weight reduction here and there via trimming of components and the use of various sizes of Milwaukee hole saws.

 

As for me, I’m a s bit more robust than I was pre-accident. I fear the only thing that’s going to take weight off of the LR is a healthy dose of Jenny Craig. :ack:

Edited June 25, 2018 by xcarguy

[yellowss7]

Shane, you better reread the NJMP tech inspection guidelines, specifically section 7 L. " All Holes in the bodywork must be filled"

 

hopefully you can remedy that issue in the next week. :bs: :jester: Tom

[Bonjo2]

Did you dimple die those holes?

[panamericano]

Just noticed that even the dolly has holes. Colin would be proud. All it needs now is a loose wheel.

http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14235&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1529872475

[Croc]

The owner is a loose cannon if that helps?

[xcarguy]

Did you dimple die those holes?

 

Bonjo2,

 

Sorry about the long-awaited reply. Been on a hiatus for a few months with a new job. No dimple die...Arkansas hole saw. :smash:

[xcarguy]

Just noticed that even the dolly has holes. Colin would be proud. All it needs now is a loose wheel.

 

The owner is a loose cannon if that helps?

 

There is currently a loose nut behind the wheel. :jester:

[xcarguy]

A couple of winter projects for the Storker.

 

First, was the re-installation of the Braille lead acid AGM battery. While the 5.9 lb Braille lithium ion is great for the track, it's simply not the most street-friendly battery choice for the LS engine. Starts, when cold, are easy. However, once the engine is up to operating temp, restarting the car requires a bit more finesse. Re-installing the 18.5 lb Braille AGM lead acid battery resolved all starting issues for street driving. If desired, the batteries can easily be changed for track/street use. Both are simply bolt in and make use of the existing pos/neg battery cables/terminal ends.

 

Second project was a full windshield. While what I came up with resembles something that would be more at home on a side-by-side, the functionality is superb. No more wind in the face, or currents, pushing/pulling on my driving glasses; and this is with testing up to triple digit speeds. The windshield is easily removable for track use, but who knows, it may make for better aerodynamics. A few photos below (lithium ion mount vs. lead acid mount and windshield) along with a link to the windshield build file for interested parties.

 

. . . :leaving:

 

http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=32431

[Croc]

Did you dimple die those holes?

 

 

He has enough dimples as it is! :jester:

[xcarguy]

He has enough dimples as it is! :jester:

 

Only Nurse Hilda is familiar with the location/number of my dimples...and that’s been awhile back now. :smilielol5:

[MightyMike]

Windshield looks good Shane!

 

If I had a driveway as big as yours, it would have some burn out marks or residue from a few donuts.

[xcarguy]

Windshield looks good Shane!

 

If I had a driveway as big as yours, it would have some burn out marks or residue from a few donuts.

 

Thanks, Mike. It’s good to be able to get the car out for a drive where I’m not fighting wind. Still, I can’t help but look at the car and think it wants to go snorkeling. The drag strip driveway has got me in trouble more than once. :jester:

Edited May 30, 2019 by xcarguy

[Croc]

Thanks, Mike. It’s good to be able to get the car out for a drive where I’m not fighting wind. Still, I can’t help but look at the car and think it want to go snorkeling. The drag strip driveway has got me in trouble more than once. :jester:

 

So many jokes possible, so little time...

[xcarguy]

So many jokes possible, so little time...

 

Oh, please...go ahead. I would. :jester:

[Bonjo2]

More detailed photos of windshield... Please.

[xcarguy]

More detailed photos of windshield... Please.

 

Kevin...this link to windshield photos: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=32431

[xcarguy]

Today, it finally happened. My son, who’ll be turning sixteen at the end of the month, took the wheel of the Stalker for the first time. He was three years old when I first purchased the kit in 2006 and has been around this car for the better part of his life with the exception of the time Mike Sharkey owned the car from 2007-2012. Prepping my son to drive a stick starting with a cosmetically challenged ‘99 Tenth Anniversary Miata we purchased earlier this year. I put together a short video that covers a little of the journey and finishes up with a bit of wheel time in the Stalker.