The Pink Pikes Peak Car - Updates and such

[kenno470]

Being 1700 miles away from my car does not lend iteself to being able to get good photos of updates and such. Turns out an old man (The Fatman, Steve), and the boys at the shop don't care much for snapping photos while they work.
So, in your minds eye, picture this:

The Fuel cell was dropped 5 inches to help lower the COG.

Because of that, the exhaust was moved and now exits right behind the driver in front of the rear wheel opening.

The front tension rod brackets were beefed up and re-engineered to handle the additional torque put on them by better brakes and grippier tires.

Other stuff going on:
New injectors have yet to go in...been too busy to go through the process (new injector design, etc makes things complicated).

WE HAVE A TIRE SPONSOR! Two sets and a couple spares for Pikes Peak, with a chance to get a full sponsorship after the race. Go check out http://www.federalmotorsports.com and check out the FZ-201 Semi Slick. We will be one of the first three teams to debut the tire in the US. Reports we get from teams using the tire overseas is Very Positive.

The car is in a Time Trial event at Texas World Speedway this weekend with NASA pro driver Mike Patterson behind the wheel. Testing the new front setup and working to dial in the MOTON suspension.

Getting close.

Thanks NICOclub, as always, for your support and encouragement.

ken.

[Razi]

Epic news!

Congrats on the sponsors!

Get pictures, asap!!!

[Ace2cool]

I are excite!

[AZhitman]

WOOOO!

This is SO cool to be affiliated with such a top-notch team. I can't wait to see the beast in action!

[sbird1]

I followed your build pretty closely and it's good to hear that you are making such awesome progress with the car. Keep us updated!

[PEZi]

Counting down the days... Getting sooo close!

[kenno470]

Heading to Texas on Wednesday to finish the repairs on the top end. We lifted the head during testing a few weeks ago and had to pull it off, check it all out and replace the head gasket.
I'll be focusing this weekend on getting better airflow to the radiator and getting the oil cooler into a better location. We'll see. Should have the new injectors going in this weekend, as well.

Also, after speaking with friends and going to a couple races, the Global Rallycross looks like too much fun to miss out on. We'll be looking to figure out a way to get ourselves involved next season. Think I need to have a chat with Ian!

ken

[PEZi]

You gunn needz another car for that nonsense foo!

[IanS]

Heading to Texas on Wednesday to finish the repairs on the top end. We lifted the head during testing a few weeks ago and had to pull it off, check it all out and replace the head gasket.
I'll be focusing this weekend on getting better airflow to the radiator and getting the oil cooler into a better location. We'll see. Should have the new injectors going in this weekend, as well.

Also, after speaking with friends and going to a couple races, the Global Rallycross looks like too much fun to miss out on. We'll be looking to figure out a way to get ourselves involved next season. Think I need to have a chat with Ian!

ken

Did I hear my name?

Euro Rally X is a hoot. Your car should fit in relatively easily too. Now that my wife will be working again, I may be able to get to a few of those events as well, just not with my car. Keep me posted.