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08-16-2012 #381
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Funny thing was that during the whole spin I was laughing my head off...even with the tire wall approaching!! Thank God we didn't hit the tire wall!!
Douglas Lutes
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"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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08-16-2012 #382
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This is the owner's car.
Sun is finally out during the second session and it is time to attack the track!!!!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #383
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Couple different cars at the event...
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"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #384
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Kim's instructor's car.
Kim ready to go for a ride-a-long
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #385
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Now it's time to go for a ride along with my instuctor Danny pop in the 2011 OUSCI winning corvette!!
Showing off my harness rash...this thing was violent!!!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #386
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After my ride along with Danny it was time for my last session on the track. With Danny in the passenger seat we headed out for my best laps all day!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #387
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Goofing around with Danny after the last session.
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #388
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Packing everything up...
For some reason the stupid ramp shot out while I was loading the car...good thing the car didn't drop!!!
Puting on the straps.
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #389
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Douglas Lutes
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"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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Funny cartoon on the map in the hotel lobby.
All packed up and ready to go home!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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Couple pics other people at the event took of our car's.
To see all the pics follow this link to my photobucket...
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/c...e/MidOhio2012/Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-16-2012 #392
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After every track day I change and inspect the engine oil, trans fluid and rear end fluid. It gets a lil bit expensive but gives me an insight on whats happening inside and is worth it in my eyes.
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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Awesome Doug! glad to see you and Kim out there enjoying all that hard work!
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Awesome build man. Makes me want to buy my brothers Monte and build it LOL.
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Thanks buddy!!! It is a blast to get both cars out on the track!
Originally Posted by sr73bu
I have videos that I will be posting up soon of our runs on the track...both in the rain and not. And yes...I did get my spin out on camera!!Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-24-2012 #396
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So my computer took a dump...so I am in the process of getting that thing all fixed up. Once that's all updated I should be able to put up pics and videos much faster........you have been warned!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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Nice documentation and pics as usual. The car and driver keep getting better! You are going to lap us all at the next RTTS.
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Thanks Ken!! Any time on any track is experianced gained! I try to hit as many events as possible...local autox's...Goodguys...HPDE track days...anything to get out on the track!! I am trying to build this car so I can drive it on the track and actually compete! Originally Posted by gsxrken
With that being said......Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
08-27-2012 #399
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There are big things coming for this car this winter. I got the ball rolling last Saturday on an "upgrade" that wil finally make this car much more road course friendly and reliable.
Stay tuned...b/c I will have a full on complete write up on the install...very detailed.Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
09-11-2012 #400
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OK....currently prepping the car for this weekend's RTTH VIII.
My current motor was installed back in 2004 and had been abused ever since. I put it through alot this year in particular. Even with a high pressure oil pump and running high ZDDP Brad Penn 20w50 oil...I am only getting a MAX of 40 psi of oil pressure at high rpms and only like 10 at idle. I'm thinking that after this weekend the motor will be toast...and I am ok with this.
Since the motor is most likely going to be swapped out this winter...that leads me open to some options. The "secret" in the above post was that I put a down payment on an American Powertrain T56 Magnum set up. I will most likely have to cancel that order since I now need a new engine.
So here's my dilemma...
1) Stick with another SBC and save lots of money since all my accessories, ignition, carb/intake and headers will fit the new motor.
or
2) Build up the LQ4 block that I have sitting around in my garage.. This will involve building the motor, heads, getting headers, all new front acc drive, induction system either a carb or fuel injection, new computer/ignition, coils, motor mounts, trans adapter, etc...you get the idea.
The least expensive would be do just do another SBC...but I've always wanted a LS motor but good god will that be alot of $$$$$$$$$ and I just can't afford it right now.
What would you do...and remember...I'm not rich and live in a world of reality.Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
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