I forgot to update this from last weekend. Does anyone even read this thread anymore? Anywho...
Had another track day with AutoInterests at Mid-Ohio. I achieved a personal best lap of 1:44.07 which I'm very happy about. The car has a lot of understeer so I'm getting my alignment checked and dialing in a bit more front camber.
I forgot to start recording of the fastest lap session which I'm pissed about... But this is this fastest lap I got on video of the day, a 1:46 something.
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I'm very fortunate that some of my best friends also track their cars so it makes for a great day hanging out and going flat out. Also great when they offer to share their garage space and EZ-UP's/awnings. Thanks again Marc and Will!
I let one of my good friends (Will) drive Fatty and about 3 laps in we heard a "clink" sound and the front pass side got loose. It felt like the tire debeaded or something. So we came in and pulled into the garage. Notice anything peculiar in this shot?
Two of the OE studs sheared off and the other nuts were only finger tight. I'm positive I torqued the nuts Saturday when I was done wrenching, then Sunday night again after a drive. I think the heat cycles loosened the 949Racing aluminum nuts. My friend graciously let me borrow his truck (thanks, Marc!) and i went for new studs and they prepped the hub and caliper/rotor for me (thanks once again, Marc and Will!). Pounded out the broken studs and pulled the new ones in and was able to drive home. But I didn't want to track the car anymore in fear of breaking more studs or loosing a wheel. ARP extended studs and steel nuts are already ordered.
Also started my instructor training for AutoInterests. Looking forward to helping out in the track community and making sure novices have a fun and safe experience at the track.