First event this weekend - NASA @ Gateway!

 

   We're just a few days away from the first event.  I've had 0 test days this year, but Gateway is my 'home' track so there is some level of comfort there.  The car is essentially ready to go, but there's always something that's left to be done.  I've spent this week putting several coats of Zaino wax on the car so it'll be looking super sweet!  

   There's some misc odd-n-ends but they shouldn't be an issue.  I still need to pack everything up and put it on the trailor.  And last but certainly not least, I expect my new set of Forgeline rims to arrive anyday!  Expect a ton of pics here and on twitter!

2010 prep/maintenance - Rear Brakes, seals, dust boots, fluid & rotors

Through this year, the Evo has about 45 track days and 22,000 miles on it.  All of that is with the stock rear calipers, seals, dust boots & rotors!  As the car uses the front to brake in about a 3-1 pad usage ratio I have been through the front setup many times and finally decided it was time to replace the internals in the rear.  I also took the opportunity to put my Hawk DTC60 track pads back in and do a full fluid flush with AMSOIL DOT4.
Here's a few pics of the fun in progress and a shot of the finished project.

2010 AMSOIL supply!

My 2010 supply of AMSOIL has arrived!  I ran 10w30 'Dominator' engine oil in the Evo last year and the oil analysis reports I can proved that it was a great choice.  No changes this year there or with the AMSOIL DOT4 brake fluid that I quickly grew to love after using Motul for a few years.  New this year; I'll be running a 5w30 synthetic in the tow truck - Nissan Titan.  Also picked up some misc grease.

New Rotors installed!

New goodies arrived last week!  With the help of Andrews Racing, I selected all new rotors.  They are relatively new to the market and are an off-shoot of the Stoptech brand.   The fronts are slotted and directionally veined to help pull out heat, while the rears are just slotted.

2010 GRM UTCC Hopefull!

Pirelli Ultimate Track Car Challenge presented by Grassroots Motorsports

July 23 – Virginia Int'l Raceway – Alton, Va

Once again, I have thrown my hat into the ring for the GRM Ultimate Track Car Challenge @ VIR in July!  Last year I was honored with an invite, but could not accept due to the timing, other plans and funds.  This year the schedule looks more open and I'd love to get a chance at VIR.
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