2020 Philadelphia Region SCCA - Final Results

Even with a late start to the '20 season, corona regulations stopping passengers and instructors, part failures: First place in DSP was achieved:

2020 - 75th Anniversary for SCCA

Street Prepared DIY Air Dam and Front Splitter - Part 4

I am building a front splitter and air dam to comply with the Street Prepared class for SCCA Solo. The last part in this post series - we paint, trim and complete the front splitter and air dam. Let's get to it:

Hanging using wire hangers from the dry cleaners

Street Prepared DIY Air Dam and Front Splitter - Part 3

I am building a front splitter and air dam to comply with the Street Prepared class for SCCA Solo. Next in the series is creating the street prepared air dam, securing it, sealing it, and getting the combined parts painted.

1/16" x 3/4" angled aluminum, marked in 1 inch increments and drilled

Street Prepared DIY Air Dam and Front Splitter - Part 2

To continue the series, I am building a front splitter and air dam to comply with the Street Prepared class for SCCA Solo. We last left off having marked the splitter and outline on 15/32 inch Birch wood - including drilling mounting holes to the OE mount points.

Now we make it durable to road debris and flex stresses:

Street Prepared DIY Air Dam and Front Splitter - Part 1

My factory air dam finally has been damaged to the point where I'll take the time to build parts specifically classed for Street Prepared in SCCA Solo/AutoX:

Passenger side air dam mounts are torn, face is scraped pretty good too...

This will be one of a series of posts on creating a DIY air dam and front splitter. Let's look at the SCCA AutoX Rules, page 102 - Street Prepared Modifications:

Rear Caliper Assembly Swap & Fresh Rear Brakes

As mentioned in the previous post, sticking passenger rear caliper has to be replaced - as well as at least one set of rotors & pads, I opted to swap both rotors and pads.

StopTech Sport Slotted Rear Rotors

Important Removal Caliper/Assembly Notes:

Sticky brakes & other updates

While running the double layout Philly region AutoX event at the Wellsfraudgo / Wellsfargo center I noticed my car was not freely moving on the grid.

I was able to borrow a jack, stand, and 14mm wrench from a E.S. Miata driver (<3 thank you again) to identify and troubleshoot the issue.

Corona can't stop my doritos from spinning!

That's right, you heard me!

While the current 2020 SCCA AutoX season is essentially DNS (did not start, verses DNF - did not finish) thanks to the Wuhan Flu, that has not stopped me from completing other items that will soon be posted here on the blog...

Evolution: From Track Day to AutoX Setup

Over the years I've acquired and installed several parts that stiffened the suspension, chassis of the car in the pursuit of traction and higher cornering speed...

The Return

While there has been an absence on this blog, there has been a flurry of activities in the background: We're back and racing on the donor re-manufactured engine!