Tim Comeau Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 The repeated CV joint probs I've seen are from the cars being too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuzz Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Steve is about as low as it gets He never showed me the nitrous button when I drove his car in the Enduro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagoston Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Joe and Tim, thanks for the info. I need to check the tranny mounts and I need to look for runout on the stub axles (or whatever they're called) coming out of the transaxle. Otherwise it is either something internal, the car being too low, or possibly driver error (offs, riding curbs too hard?). For a while I've been thinking it could just be repeated failures from old parts (most of the CVs were quite worn) but this last incident was the axle itself failing and the CV was pristine. I suppose I could just call it coincidence and an undetected fracture in the axle, at least to get me through the season. Then I can figure out the root cause in the off season, and maybe upgrade to a multi-stage nitrous system Charlie, I'm flattered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 You're very welcome. Could be several things at the same time. Just let me know if you want me to bring spare axles to BW. I have both early and late ready to go for my street customers. CV rubber boots breaking and losing grease? Some CV joints should not be rebuilt, but rather, recycled. Offs that result in sudden massive wheel spin then regrip and accelleration force are hard on the joints. I've been told to make sure I keep my original German steel axles and not newer Asian built repros. I've seen guys apply wheel bearing grease to CV joints. Wrong product. Bearing grease is for high temp, CV grease is for high pressure loads. Check your CV bolts often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Who else can we get to attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgordonsenior Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 FWIW, there's a Best Western hotel about 3 miles South of Hwy 58 at Stockdale Hwy. It's more expensive of course but much cleaner. AAA rate for the weekend is $76.50 per night.... http://www.bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/best-western-heritage-inn-bakersfield/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b f cybronetics Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Norman in answer to the question of my attendance it is a tentative yes. I had a rather serious accident at the October event and sustained significant cosmetic damage to the rear. The 50/50 rule works fine if look at the car from the front or side. It does not appear to have damaged the frame or allignment of the car. If I can get it fixed or pass the 50/50 rule then I will be in attendance. While running faster ( I have that pro built cheater motor ) I still suspect to be just a huge figure in your rear view mirror . As for the Best Western coment hear it is better but the Buttonwillow motels set a low bar. Hamton Inn is usually $89 and is the same time to track as the Best Western. I think the Buttonwillow motels due to heavy competative pressure throw in all bugs free of charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman#99 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks John and Tom for the hotel/motel information, Tom, I know they were more strict at Nationals with the 50/50 rule, you might want to check for a temporary local exception to the rule so you can run. Timmy C, do you have a current list of 944's going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Norm, This forum is the best and most current indicator of the 944 drivers attending. We'd be honored by the attendance of such a fine southern gentlemen driver as yourself! Tom, Sorry, to hear about your bash! I hope to have some monetary help for you soon. Please, encourage all to register asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuzz Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Anybody heard from Cap't Squid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman#99 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Charlie, funny that you ask about the Cap't, I left him a voice message this morning. Tim, the honor is mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman#99 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Good news, Cap't Squid will be there! Friday will be the day to figure out why his car won't turn in and it will get fixed!!! Lord willin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Squid Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 The Capt has returned from the wood turning class in North Carolina. I made a massive pile of wood chips in a week. Too bad there is not a market for them. After talking to Norm today, I decided not to throw in the 944 towel and give one more shot at finding out what demon inhabits my car. Gregg sent me the frame specs so I hope to check and see if the frame is bent. I will probably do a half day on Friday if I can get the car on the frame machine at Adult Ed and get a pull done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuzz Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Great to hear that you will be there Capt. We should plan on swapping cars around on Friday to let others see what differences there are between them. I will be working with Everett on Friday to help get him up to speed. Does anyone have a car with a passenger seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Charlie, Everett's car has a passenger seat with a 5-point harness. I wanted to work with Everett last time at BW but we couldn't get the opportunity in HPDE 3. A Friday would be better. We're almost done with his car now. Wasn't Jim Richmond's car driven at Willow and assessed as ok? It turned in fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 How many have registered? Please do so asap! I talked to Greg Palmer today. He's getting Tyler's green 944 fixed up for BW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 So, it looks like: Foxx Buzzetti Richmond Palmer Comeau Hamden Delano Agoston Atteberry Who else is going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b f cybronetics Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 The car is still in the body shop so not 100% I will make it next week. If the car is ready planning to at least do testing Friday afternoon. I had heard Chris Allen was planning on attending, however know he is trying to get a new motor somethng about down on power and needing to catch me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Tom, The rear light housing shipped on Tuesday and the rear bumper shipped on Wed. You should have seen the look on the UPS Store girl's face when I set the bumper up on the counter. "I don't know if we can do that." Yada yada , "Box this and bubble wrap that...... Luckily, in walks the UPS delivery guy and he says, "Oh yeah, no problem. Just wipe the dust off and slap a sticker right on the bumper itself." Off it went. I would leave it red so the Miata guys can home in on it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuzz Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I just shipped an aluminum racing seat and did the same thing just put a sticker right on the seat. The cost was way less since I did not have to factor in the box size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b f cybronetics Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Tim thanks for parts update. It would appear the Miata guy has figured out how to find me already so no need to help him there. Hopefully all complete by next weekend and back on track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 POINTS UPDATE: With the current points showing 14 of the 16 races for 2010, and dropping the worst 2 weekends of performance so far, the points shake out like this: Buzzetti 1000 Niedernhofer 923 Agoston 885 Comeau 855 Foxx 840 Atteberry 720 Delano 693 * Buzzetti and I both missed 2 weekends so those are our drops. * Tyler is way back in the points but will be in contention to take away the winning points in our last event. * The distinguished gentleman from Virginia, Norm Hamden, is going to be a top finisher guaranteed, again taking some much needed points away from Niedernhofer, Agoston, Comeau, and Foxx. (Some are saying he's a hired gun from the Foxx stable to do just that..........) Best 12 out of 16 races!!..... Who's your money on????????? ..................anything can happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I do not show up as being registered. I am looking into it on Monday morning. I plan to be there. Big Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Guys, Hey, only 5 registered as of this morning! Buzz Ham Rich Att Palm Let's get hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagoston Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I thought I registered on last Friday but apparently it didn't go through. Tim, are you going? Didn't see you as registered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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