Wow, that sucks big time. Was it the same thing, just stoped running? This time was the rotor broken? I know the Factory Five cars have a brace going into the trunk but none going forward and they run a lot of tracks..Scott - thanks for this. Hope you guys are having a blast today.
I’m not there because the SPS 0034 Mk2 is still with Gear One. (More sagas, another stranding in rural PA, MSD now installed & s/b ready n/w).
Question: bFor Summit Point and other tracks, does drivers rollbar require a brace ie into the passenger footwell? I want to track the car and not miss out on the future fun. But if too involved I may sell this one and replace with a 289 FIA. Thanks
Tim Rotor Welch
I just went back and saw a picture of your car going loaded for the trip east and I didn't see any roll bar.. Did it ever have one?Wow, that sucks big time. Was it the same thing, just stoped running? This time was the rotor broken? I know the Factory Five cars have a brace going into the trunk but none going forward and they run a lot of tracks..
I would do the same, but I would not get rid of the car. What's happening is fuel or spark,, You can also have a roll bar installed. To me it sounds like it's had this 1 problem from the get go, can you have the garage add a small light on the power wire to the coil and or MSD box. so if it dies again and the light goes out you know that... To bad you live way over there..Don. Slabside Mk2’s don’t come with rollbar (think you can special order them to be installed at the factory).
This stranding was similar - sudden loss of power. This time however rotor was apparently undamaged.
Command decision to rip out the Holley and replace with MSD though diagnosis not definitive so no idea is thats the fix.
I’ll spare everyone my state of mind but after 6+ strandings including a couple in not so hot places I’m close to dumping it.
If those guys don't get it figured out, my offer still stands to bring it out and see if we can figure it out. It sounds like an electrical problem. We should be able to chase it down.Don. Slabside Mk2’s don’t come with rollbar (think you can special order them to be installed at the factory).
This stranding was similar - sudden loss of power. This time however rotor was apparently undamaged.
Command decision to rip out the Holley and replace with MSD though diagnosis not definitive so no idea is thats the fix.
I’ll spare everyone my state of mind but after 6+ strandings including a couple in not so hot places I’m close to dumping it.
If it rolls up on a flatbed it is even better. Easier to find the problem if it is already dead. If it is running and intermittent it is much tougher.Thanks Doug for the offer (you sure you want me rolling it up on a flatbed!?), and Don for the advice.
Al: what exactly is the “common problem” with the MSD 6AL? (Not sure if that’s the model being installed - I’ll check). Might be useful to raise when/if I pick up the car.
Most groups require you to have equal protection for you instructor if you do not have previous track experience to go solo. I think SCCA's track night in America program does instruction from the sidelines so you may be able to run beginner groups with them in a 289 FIA (if you are not so tall that the roll bar doesn't adequately leave space above your helmet), but locally they are only at Dominion Raceway. I have no experience on Dominion, but from videos I wouldn't consider it the most beginner friendly track with lots of walls very close to the track.Scott - thanks for this. Hope you guys are having a blast today.
I’m not there because the SPS 0034 Mk2 is still with Gear One. (More sagas, another stranding in rural PA, MSD now installed & s/b ready n/w).
Question: bFor Summit Point and other tracks, does drivers rollbar require a brace ie into the passenger footwell? I want to track the car and not miss out on the future fun. But if too involved I may sell this one and replace with a 289 FIA. Thanks
Tim Rotor Welch
You need to fix your links Papi. It looks like it was a little wet out there. Who was driving the Gray car for the session, you or Jon? Couldn't make it out as I was getting my 2nd shot.Couple of videos from Summit.
The first one is from some parade laps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWI8HPpHIxA
The second one is from session one-unfortunately the track Overlay information didn't work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiXNYfgAGSg