The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working
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PrinceValorum
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Is this your first time experiencing sarcasm? I guess I did forget the pink text...
On another note, does anyone know of an application that has an electromagnetic clutch that's stronger than something you'd find on an a/c compressor, or say an M62 supercharger?
PrinceValorum
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I've heard that the stock clutch on the M62 slips as it ages. I don't think even a fresh clutch (they're getting hard to find, as well, I'm guessing it's a Mercedes part?) delivers all of the boost that it should. And a smaller pulley isn't an option, without deleting the clutch. What if you could put a stronger clutch on a larger s/c?
It's tempting for sure, but I wouldn't be able to get out there until at least the 18th to check it out/make a deal, and it will probably be gone by then. If it's not, then I definitely would like to pursue it further. Maybe they'd be more inclined to work with my $7000 budget then!
Are you supercharging?! And yes a Mercedes parrt. There is a thin 1 mm washer between the electromagnetic plate ans the splines I got rid of that. 1mm closer to the pulley makes a closer contact for the electromagnet. The pulley can be machined down relatively cheaply, and you can port it with ease, or just delete the clutch.
PrinceValorum
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That's the plan down the road. I definitely don't want to delete the clutch, I want to put a clutch on a larger one, say an M90, or heaven forbid, an M112... (sssh)
PrinceValorum
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Too much for what, 400whp?
My Grand Prix GTP had an Eaton M90. Smaller pulley, and that was a pretty fun car, high 13's in the 1/4 for a car that big and heavy. I know those numbers don't mean anything to you AutoX'ers and Track Day'ers, but that's impressive for a car of that size! (lol2)
I can't wait until April. I might have to come out to the first NORA event like I did last years and break the rust off me for the late April NWOR event. Back to smack talking Adam around 
Hopefully my parts will be coming in a week or two, but I'm waiting for tires, maybe wheels until my tax money comes in. I really want to do a NASA event at Mid-Ohio, but honestly I know nothing about the class organizations. All I have is my autoX experience, a sweet handling MSP, and the Mid-Ohio course ingraved in my inner skull (so my brain senses the curves in the course). Only 2 more months!
Hopefully my parts will be coming in a week or two, but I'm waiting for tires, maybe wheels until my tax money comes in. I really want to do a NASA event at Mid-Ohio, but honestly I know nothing about the class organizations. All I have is my autoX experience, a sweet handling MSP, and the Mid-Ohio course ingraved in my inner skull (so my brain senses the curves in the course). Only 2 more months!I just want to make sure I have my dates right. The 3 events I have to attend this year.
Grand Am Rolex series is at Mid-Ohio June 8-9
Gand Am Rolex (Superweekend) is at Indy July 27 and
American Le Mans is at Mid-Ohio August 4
Grand Am Rolex series is at Mid-Ohio June 8-9
Gand Am Rolex (Superweekend) is at Indy July 27 and
American Le Mans is at Mid-Ohio August 4
I thought he was talking about Auto-X actually... so $40. But i fully know what you're saying.
Jersey doesn't get enough snow to justify ridiculous salt spreading on the streets. Especially if it's on the southern end of the state.
princess peach
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yeah, auto-x so it would be $40
Perro del Sol
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I can't wait until April. I might have to come out to the first NORA event like I did last years and break the rust off me for the late April NWOR event. Back to smack talking Adam around
You will start off in HPDE 1, if you do well enough, the instructor may sign you off into HPDE 2.....
sell all cars. buy a van. autox it.
perfect for cones, groceries and family vacations!
Last summer I saw a bunch of people take a stretch limo through a rally cross course in the infield of Nelson Ledges...
with 4 people in the back:
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Those 944Fest guys are a good time.
with 4 people in the back:
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Those 944Fest guys are a good time.
