Track testing my new car
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Went to the track for some practice, and work out some bugs. Still needs some work to get the bugs out, but it's very fast with a mild LS1/6.
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Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.
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Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.
http://www.racingtheexocet.com/?page_id=587
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No video yet. I have an older GoPro that I might set up just for fun. It doesn't integrate directly with the MXL, though, so it would just be raw video. If I want to make a real track video, I'd need to use something like RaceRender.
I don't think the lack of fenders is going to be an issue. At one time, NASA specifically prohibited fenderless cars in HPDE. But I was reading through the rule back yesterday looking for that, and couldn't find it.
But I race in TTU, and there has not been a restriction in Time Trials. I have some fenders that I might try to install at some point.
I don't think the lack of fenders is going to be an issue. At one time, NASA specifically prohibited fenderless cars in HPDE. But I was reading through the rule back yesterday looking for that, and couldn't find it.
But I race in TTU, and there has not been a restriction in Time Trials. I have some fenders that I might try to install at some point.
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Went to the track for some practice, and work out some bugs. Still needs some work to get the bugs out, but it's very fast with a mild LS1/6.
Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.
http://www.racingtheexocet.com/?page_id=587
Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.
http://www.racingtheexocet.com/?page_id=587
Are you running a breather in addition to the PCV system?
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I found a good article on swapping over to the LS6 valley cover (which I did during assembly) and what to do with those "extra" lines. I'll change that this week end.
Eventually I'll make a catch can for it, too. Probably doesn't really need it, but I'll get around to doing it anyway.
For my first attempt at an LS1, I think it's going well. I'v made some mistakes along the way. But they're all small, annoying, and easily fixed.
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A LS-powered EXOCET -- well done Bob! That should provide many days of enjoyment.
If you don't mind my asking, what tire are you running?
We see a fair number of these around here (they're based in Atlanta) at car/track events and they look like a blast. I missed my chance to take one for a spin last year at a track event they sponsored.
If you don't mind my asking, what tire are you running?
We see a fair number of these around here (they're based in Atlanta) at car/track events and they look like a blast. I missed my chance to take one for a spin last year at a track event they sponsored.
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A LS-powered EXOCET -- well done Bob! That should provide many days of enjoyment.
If you don't mind my asking, what tire are you running?
We see a fair number of these around here (they're based in Atlanta) at car/track events and they look like a blast. I missed my chance to take one for a spin last year at a track event they sponsored.
If you don't mind my asking, what tire are you running?
We see a fair number of these around here (they're based in Atlanta) at car/track events and they look like a blast. I missed my chance to take one for a spin last year at a track event they sponsored.
I bought them last year, but didn't get the car ready in time to use them. I'v used this tire before with pretty good results. They stick well after a few laps to warm them up, but fall off rather fast; like 20-25 heat cycles. Heat cycles are 20 minutes of high speeds laps. I can usually get a whole season out of them.
When these wear out, I'll probably go to a Hoosier A7 - an autocross tire.
The problem with a light weight car like this is that it's hard to get heat into the tire. They rarely get hot enough to get really sticky - but they last a long time. The autocross tires are sticky almost on lap one, but don't quite last the entire season. They'll start to fall off in 15-20 heat cycles.
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Very cool Bob. Must be an exciting ride that keeps the driver busy.
I know the car is built for TT, but I would heavily consider a containment seat. With the seating position that close to the cage in an open car, I would want everything possible to help keep your upper body inside the car. At the very least a seat with some shoulder support.
Those autocross compound Hoosiers are definitely the hot ticket for TT use, especially in a featherweight car like yours. Cool build, would love to drive something like that compared to my heavy pig.
I know the car is built for TT, but I would heavily consider a containment seat. With the seating position that close to the cage in an open car, I would want everything possible to help keep your upper body inside the car. At the very least a seat with some shoulder support.
Those autocross compound Hoosiers are definitely the hot ticket for TT use, especially in a featherweight car like yours. Cool build, would love to drive something like that compared to my heavy pig.
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Looked at a containment seat. But the car is so small, it doesn't fit. Those are Spec Miata seats, and they're tight.
I'v been racing an open car for 10 years. I use an Isaac head and neck restraint system, 5 point harness, and arm restraints. I'm considering window nets, but haven't decided yet.
I'v been racing an open car for 10 years. I use an Isaac head and neck restraint system, 5 point harness, and arm restraints. I'm considering window nets, but haven't decided yet.
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Went to the track for some practice, and work out some bugs. Still needs some work to get the bugs out, but it's very fast with a mild LS1/6.
![](http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag13/BobsExocet/DSC01582_zpswpnpvj7f.jpg)
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Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.
http://www.racingtheexocet.com/?page_id=587
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Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.
http://www.racingtheexocet.com/?page_id=587
Sweet trailer tent, as well. That's pretty clever.
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The trailer comes from www.SerpentExpress.com Larry Johnson designed them. The only thing I don't like is how it slopes down in the back. If I ever replace the cover, I'll change that.