Race Day is rapidly approaching for TTAC’s foray into the 24hrs of LeMons. Not good. We have a 240Z body with a roll cage, most of a suspension and not much else. Granted the re-gasketed 2.8L short block met the high compression 2.4L cylinder head and there’s a blizzard of parts lying around, but the car just isn’t done. Hurricane Ike didn’t do us any favors, not to mention yours truly nearly broke his finger with a ball joint, a rusty control arm and a torquey air ratchet. So after the obligatory tetanus shot and mad props to the efficiency of “Urgent Care” centers sprinkled across the city, I found my way back to the drawing board. Namely, the Internet. I never thought a street-stock flywheel had the potential to be a race-ready part, but I was wrong. After coaxing my local mechanic (you want to do WHAT with my brake lathe?) I spent hours shaving 2+ pounds off the flywheel: its top hat shape gave way to something reminiscent of a lightweight, deep dish pizza pan. This right here is bang for the buck, and why you build a LeMons beater in the first place. Um, provided it’s ready to race.
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Did you know Murilee Martin and I will be once again donning wigs and robes and judging all the cars in Houston?
Start your butt-kissing NOW.
I did. How about bribes? You like bribes?
Like, what dollar denominations are required to tape on the offending parts for the Judge’s approval? Like hot chicks listening to you and pretending to care? Ever tried Shiner Bock from a keg?
Sounds great, good luck getting the car ready.
BUT, I wouldn’t go near a modified flywheel without it being spun tested in a ballistic container 25 % over max operating RPM. But hey, they are your feet. Have Fun!!!
I’m hoping to do one of the LeMons races next year and we are looking to buy a project car that someone built to race instead of trying to build from scratch. After building 2 from scratch race cars – I’ve found time is something I really have little of.
Sajeev: Start studying: Crooked Judges
Justin channelling Sajeev? Who’s talking here?
I should do the LeMons thing some time…I have a clapped out Miata with hardtop that I bought off a friend for less than the hardtop alone is worth.
Areitu: Sure you do… sure you do.