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by lcoleman
Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:10 pm
Forum: Solo
Topic: Event #3 Chief and worker check in!
Replies: 22
Views: 9321

Re: Event #3 Chief and worker check in!

I'll be there for tech this time.
by lcoleman
Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Solo
Topic: Searching for Pictures
Replies: 6
Views: 3130

Re: Searching for Pictures

I have a few from Adesa and maybe a Pelli event as well--the gf played with my camera a few times. What exactly are you looking for?
by lcoleman
Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Solo
Topic: Softening tires
Replies: 6
Views: 2711

Re: Softening tires

I've heard WD40 as well, from an old school drag racer. I don't think I'd try it, or any kind of tire treatment, or driving hard on old tires, though.
by lcoleman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: I Racing
Replies: 7
Views: 3160

Re: I Racing

I logged in last night, and there are no dirt tracks yet as far as I can see. Hopefully a few of them will be free to members when they're released.
by lcoleman
Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Brake Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 8982

Re: Brake Problem

Usually if it's going to the floor at all that means a hydraulic problem (master cylinder leaking down, air in the system).
by lcoleman
Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Brake Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 8982

Re: Brake Problem

I have never tested a booster with a vacuum gauge, but your test results make me think it's a bad booster or maybe a sticking/plugged check valve. Your first post says you have no power assist after the first corner, then later goes on to say it takes more travel to get the same stopping power. Whic...
by lcoleman
Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Trailer brake lights not working
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Re: Trailer brake lights not working

Any problem in the actual plug going into the controlller? Bent/slipped pin or something?
by lcoleman
Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Trailer brake lights not working
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Re: Trailer brake lights not working

There should be a ground pin in the plug. I think the whole circuit grounds back to the tow vehicle, not on the trailer itself.
by lcoleman
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: RallyX
Topic: Never Rally'd before, Interested. Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 14653

Re: Never Rally'd before, Interested. Questions

http://uspmotorsports-gwh9ams6nbbjfe6jki.stackpathdns.com/images/D/pan-10.jpg Off-topic, these things have a cool plastic drain plug as well. The old metal drain plug with a crush washer would leak if you let it get even slightly off-center while installing. The plastic ones have an o-ring and just...
by lcoleman
Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: RallyX
Topic: Never Rally'd before, Interested. Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 14653

Re: Never Rally'd before, Interested. Questions

I would prefer to do it in an older "beater" car versus a nearly brand-new one, personally. Especially one with a plastic oil pan.
by lcoleman
Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Cool Tools
Replies: 13
Views: 5811

Re: Cool Tools

Harp, would a small trigger clamp get in there?

If it doesn't exist, make one! Look at handgun sight pushers for inspiration.

Edit!!
by lcoleman
Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Cool Tools
Replies: 13
Views: 5811

Re: Cool Tools

Those coolant bleeders work really, really well. The one at work will suck the radiator hoses in on themselves. Or, maybe I should say the volume of shop air will do that. http://www.tooltopia.com/private-brand-tools-70913.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid_search_google...
by lcoleman
Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Rust in iron engine block.
Replies: 28
Views: 10517

Re: Rust in iron engine block.

I think flushing through with a hose is the quickest/easiest way, even if you have to separate the system into separate parts to do it. I would think you could rig a water hose into the radiator return line and let it come out the inlet line and just let it run for a while. Maybe run the hose into a...
by lcoleman
Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: ABS unit unplug
Replies: 12
Views: 4679

Re: ABS unit unplug

Some of the (cheap or rule limited) spec racing guys put the proportioning valve in the front circuit and dork with it until they get satisfactory results. This is a cheap/easy solution, but I believe it will increase pedal effort (or the distance you have to push the pedal, or both, not sure) to p...
by lcoleman
Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: ABS unit unplug
Replies: 12
Views: 4679

Re: ABS unit unplug

So fluid flows strongly out of the rear lines when you bleed it? I actually just deleted my ABS, installed a bigger master cylinder, and relocated my prop valve to a better location. Still haven't driven it yet, but hopefully that fixes my spongy pedal as well as any ice mode pants-filling incidents...