vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:Do you guys change the alignment at all between street and track?
Yes...indirectly.
Raising the car 1" pulls one degree of camber out and moves toe from slightly out to 1/8" in.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:Do you guys change the alignment at all between street and track?
Yes...indirectly.
Raising the car 1" pulls one degree of camber out and moves toe from slightly out to 1/8" in.
Brock treated Andy to a surprise flat tire in his bed as revenge for treating Brock to a surprise flat tire in the back seat of his rental car for three days. With that last bit of shenanigans over, it's time for bed. It's been a long week, and there's still more competition tomorrow.
Good morning from Tire Rack, where we'll be doing dry skidpad today. First, though, is the group photo. I managed to qualify second for this event, meaning I cut enough other competitors off on the way out of the hotel parking lot to arrive at the front of the photo line. (Sorry Mike and Dave, but a race is a race).
Cars are lining up for the photo!
Dave Marcus jumped into the CRX to see what transits are like. He was... less than complimentary.
Photo complete, it's time for the dry skidpad! Andy is lowering the car to add negative camber and toe out.
Skidpad config. Another 1/2" lower, more camber and some toe out. 
Meanwhile at the Goodyear camp...
Andy's turn! Just over 1.1G--we should have warmed tires more.
Next step? Pull the splitter, load the car, and head to the awards ceremony.
13th in the skidpad! That should be very good for us.
All hail the Honda CRX - discontinued 33 years ago, not obsolete yet.
It's time for the awards banquet!
That'll do pig, that'll do
Final results...
1st place, Economy Class
11th Overall
In reply to Andy Hollis :
Highest finishing car that is more than 10 years old.
7 year old car in 4th
9 year old car in 10th
35 year old car in 11th!
Probably the highest finishing car with punishing interior accommodations. An Iron Man award of sorts.
Here's a look at what we beat:
Congratulations!!! Great job. Enjoyed following along.
Riding in the motorhome will seem like luxury.
Also interesting that an all-EV placed 2nd.
In reply to Tom Suddard :
Congrats to Andy for the CRX build
Tom and Andy for the driving
and last, but certainly not least, 3500 miles traveling in the CRX.
An amazing achievement, Andy and Tom! Beating the likes of those 'Vettes and Camaros with a 35yo Honda CRX is incredible! My hat is off to you both!
Obviously, the car prep is impeccable but driving that thing 3500 miles around the US for a week astounds us! Thank you for bringing us along on the ride!
Thanks! We're really happy with this result, and thrilled the car drove onto the trailer under its own power.
I just settled into my economy class seat on the flight home. And I can honestly say this is a far more spacious, comfortable, and quiet experience than transits in the CRX.
In reply to Tom Suddard :
Next stop...home, to a loving wife, maybe a home cooked meal and the familiarity of your own pillow!
Reminder, since you've been away from the real world for a week, tomorrow is mothers day. Hug your Mom!
All snuggled in for the night, right back where we were almost two weeks ago. But now with the satisfaction of a job well done rather than anticipation and trepidation.
We'll finish the return to Texas with a long 16-hour tow tomorrow. But first, an adult beverage and a sunset.
Andy Hollis said:Two guys walk into a Five Guys...
followed up by:
TIL my cat really likes Hank Green videos.
Margie
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