Getting closer........

[Jim Nilsen]

Thanks for always being there with that big smiley face to keep me going.

The car has turned out to be all I had originally planned and a bit more. I have put 8,000 plus miles on it all together and about 5,000 on the new engine and it is all still together. I have a few things to do this winter to make it better and I am still working on the tuning and think it is as close as I can get it for this year. I stopped tuning for the last few months just to enjoy the car as it is and see. I believe there is another 50 to 75 hp in there ,lol. I know there is some torque being unused in the lower to midrange and I need to get it up to help the cruising in 5th or 6th a bit more mpg.

I keep debating about a rear sway bar? With the new tires up front the understeer is not there as much and the rear is starting to get itchy to go around but stays put.

Definately have to put some carpet and other creature comfort in just to make it complete to most people. I was amazed at how many people told me it didn't need carpet and it would ruin the race look. I just want some cup holders,LOL. I really need a place to put all of the stuff required when you go to an event. The maps,and event schedules and the other couple of items like tire pressure gauges and such need a place handy while stopped at the road side or light and safely put away.

I will be driving for a few more weeks if the weather holds up. The salt is what stops me from going out, the cold isn't too bad without a heater as long as you let it sit and warm up the floor pan and tunnel to get the convectionary heat going. Just give me some sunshine and I'm good to go.



The hardest part is over and it took all of the thoughts and help here from many. I still look back what it was like 2 years ago and had no idea that what was to transpire would be the way it was.

Lets GO RACING