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Old 01-24-2014, 09:13 PM   #4
toyzforme
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I have to figure out how to post pictures to this site. The track day went pretty well and I learned a few things. First the plug that I had put on the rear heater fitting blew out after 3 or 4 laps. The car was fast as hell for being so damn cold out. Had to go into town and find a parts store who could get me some heater hose and a plug for that small cramped space that it was supposed to go. Got that and went back out. Was having a blast and noticed a nascar looking type car trying like hell to catch me. I saw him drive off the track twice trying to catch me. He finally did at the end of a long straight. I let him go and continued on to turn 6 which is a carousel. All of a sudden it felt like I had a flat and did everything I could to prevent a spin. Got it under control and was making my way into the pits and at turn 14 just before pit out, it was so bad it put me off the track into the grass through the rumble strips etc. Pulled into my pit spot and after lifting up the rear it was discovered that both rear adjustable toe rods had snapped at the welds. I have since ordered new ones that don't require welding and put them on the car. I am glad I did the track day to find out this weak link before the actual race season starts.

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