Pumpkin [COTW 12/5/11]

[Merc]

Originally Posted by El Diablo

Were you able to getPumpkin to the alignment rack yet?We ended up with another foot of snow over the weekend. Close to 2and a half feet on the flat and the snow bank along the drive way are at least 4 feet high. Could be hard getting Skitzo out of the garage to get to Phoenix in the spring.

Not yet. Going to work on Pumpkin this weekend. Might have to break down and drive in the rain to alignment rack. Ordering Super Blue brake fluid, want some? Better start digging now.

[lock]

Like the double hole saw idea. this convinced me to bust out my welder and try to make one as well. My welding skills pale in comparison to yours though. I dont have a nice band saw to make that cut though :(.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by lock

Like the double hole saw idea. this convinced me to bust out my welder and try to make one as well. My welding skills pale in comparison to yours though. I dont have a nice band saw to make that cut though :(.

Send me the hole saws and I'll cut and weld them and send them back.

[Merc]

One more piece of the puzzel. Brake upgrade and clutch resivoir project this weekend.

[TAG UR IT]

Is that to separate the two? ...to prevent the clutch hitting the floor issue on fast take offs?

[lock]

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Send me the hole saws and I'll cut and weld them and send them back.

Check your pm

[Heliwrench]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Is that to separate the two? ...to prevent the clutch hitting the floor issue on fast take offs?

Less with the floor issues and more with just keeping clutch dust out of the braking hydraulics... Merc has my reservoir too, my clutch did stick once last year and toasted it pretty good... we'll see if it happens again with the new reservoir.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Is that to separate the two? ...to prevent the clutch hitting the floor issue on fast take offs?

Hope the dual disc Stillen/ ACT clutch will solve that problem. That being said will all the passes on Pumpkin I have yet to have that problem.

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

I did it, called Frank at the Driveshaft Shop and took them up on there offer to be one there test cars for the aluminum one piece driveshaft. Should have it in a couple of weeks. Just one more piece of the puzzel I have now.

Stay tuned for the installation pic's and review.

Do they want/need another test subject... I just took delivery, well my builder did, of their level 5 axles for my car...... I would certainly be willing to test one for them. I'll have all the suspension components to support the rear end, adjustable trailing arms, adjustable toe rods, and delrin diff bushings...

I'm pretty sure Frank is the guy I ordered my axles from... He was awesome to deal with...

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Hope the dual disc Stillen/ ACT clutch will solve that problem. That being said will all the passes on Pumpkin I have yet to have that problem.

Hmmm, sounds like we have the same taste in clutches... The one I'm getting is supposed to be good for 1400 ft/lbs...

[Merc]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Do they want/need another test subject... I just took delivery, well my builder did, of their level 5 axles for my car...... I would certainly be willing to test one for them. I'll have all the suspension components to support the rear end, adjustable trailing arms, adjustable toe rods, and delrin diff bushings...

I'm pretty sure Frank is the guy I ordered my axles from... He was awesome to deal with...

Not sure. Frank contacted me via PM. I was tripping over myself to take him up on His offer. It's being build as we speak. Can't wait to get it and try it out. I am confindent it will be a killer piece. I have my concerns with the stock driveshaft. Currently on my 3rd set of front driveshaft bolts and those rubber donuts just have to go. Stay tuned for the installation and review.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Hmmm, sounds like we have the same taste in clutches... The one I'm getting is supposed to be good for 1400 ft/lbs...

As far as the ACT dual disc clutch, I had the dealer install it when they fixed my broken output shaft. They were right there saved me removing the tranny later to re and re clutch. I have only a few KM's on prior to Pumpkin's hibernation. But it seems butter smooth and so far I love it.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

As far as the ACT dual disc clutch, I had the dealer install it when they fixed my broken output shaft. They were right there saved me removing the tranny later to re and re clutch. I have only a few KM's on prior to Pumpkin's hibernation. But it seems butter smooth and so far I love it.

I can't wait to see how this performs with the 2 step !

[Merc]

One more project off the to do list down. Changing the the brake lines and bleeding the whole system was a breeze. No issues at all. Pumpkin scheduled for the alignment rack Tuesday at 11:00. might even get a bit of sunshine and dry roads. Might have to go find a twisty, turny stretch of road.