What did you do to your 2T today?

[Seizer]

Just curious but what engines are the competition using? That's a really neat car btw and I love seeing racing passed down through the generations. Good stuff.


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[sav0r]

For this era of car the Water Buffalo was a popular choice. Saabs were also popular, but there were a number of other engines used as well. In the "D" sports racer category the maximum displacement was 850cc, at least if you wanted to run with an NO minimum weight. You could run as high as 1300cc, but there was a minimum weight, I forget what that number is. The car originally was well under 1000lbs with driver and fuel, but with modern safety equipment it has gained some weight.

Rules changes and changing technology changed the landscape quickly though. Today the class has been morphed into a slightly different formula, but bike engines still rule the roost.

The car drew a lot of attention, we almost needed a velvet rope around the thing. We probably let 50 kids sit in it, it was a good time despite the 95 degree heat.

[m in sc]

we need a standalone thread for this car methinks.

[teazer]

Yes please.

[sav0r]

What section seems most appropriate for me to start it?

[m in sc]

Id say haus of projects. i'll make it sticky so it can be updated, post vids, etc. lots of interest in that unique item.   

[pdxjim]

Whoa lotsa hard targets (lampposts, curbs, etc ...)on that track.

Is that on public streets?

[sav0r]

Whoa lotsa hard targets (lampposts, curbs, etc ...)on that track.

Is that on public streets?

Yes, it uses the streets inside a park in the city of Pittsburgh. A large part of the course is lined by a golf course, can be seen drive left about half way through the video. There are a number of tall stone walls, trees, etc.. Thousands of spectators come to watch the races. Crashes, as you might imagine, can be very serious and several have died. For the most part though, people treat the weekend as an exhibition and drive within their means. The track is to be taken seriously, but it's a major thrill when driven at the limit. I hold a lap record there in one class.

[Redbird]

We made it out. The only 2t in the event. We had a bunch of troubles, mostly brake related. The video is of my best lap, which was not a good lap by an standard, but the car does run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH5OCOBPmZg&t=2s

My father, me, and my son. 75 plus years of racing experience, we will see if my son wants to join in some day.

That's just Awesome right there.
Years ago we had a ton of fun running SCCA Solo2 events. So much so that we built a C-Prepared Z28 and started running Solo1.
Been getting the itch to build another car and get back into it. Thanks for the nudge ;)

[Organicjedi]

Put on about 100mi to Road America and back. Beautiful day. Lots of great twisties. Showed the bike, watched some AHRMA racing, hung out in the paddocks and met a legend, Mr. Tony Doukas himself.

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[pdxjim]

^ Rad!

I washed my KTM and Mosko Moto luggage, and almost painted my LC sidecovers.

But ran out of time, so didn't.

Maybe,

tomorrow.

[Tuck]

Swapped out tail light and turn signal bulbs for LED's.
Nice upgrade, don't know why I didn't do it sooner.

[SoCal250]

met a legend, Mr. Tony Doukas himself.

That's cool!

[Clem]

Put on about 100mi to Road America and back. Beautiful day. Lots of great twisties. Showed the bike, watched some AHRMA racing, hung out in the paddocks and met a legend, Mr. Tony Doukas himself.

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I met Tony at NOLA for the vintage races, he's a very cool dude and willing to talk about bikes to anyone.

[pdxjim]

Nothing!

But, I did prep a borrowed Honda 919 for our yearly Gold Rush Ride out to eastern Oregon.

Lots of deferred maintenance on this old klunker, so I ... adjusted and lubed the chain, adjusted the clutch, pumped up the tires to 30/32, installed a Battery Tender dongle and handlebar bag (fanny pack) so I can charge my phone and listen to tunes while I ride, installed my Mosko Moto DS saddlebags ... etc.

While doing all this, I noticed the clutch cable is frayed and down to only a few strands at the lever.  I'll call around for a new cable tomorrow, but of course it's doubtful anyone will have one in stock.

I'll probably chance it.  Only about 750 miles an most of it is 2 lane highway.  Only time I gotta use the clutch is starting and stopping