Since you won't be needing the engine after the challenge.... run all of the nitrous.
Since you won't be needing the engine after the challenge.... run all of the nitrous.
So I haven't updated this thread in a long time. After the 2017 challenge I sold the s10 to my buddy Dave. He has helped at several challenges and always liked the s10. So in November of 2017 I sold him the truck for $2,000.00.
He used it for running to home depot etc... for about 10 months before realizing that a bigger truck was more appropriate for his needs. Fast forward to September of 2018 when I got a call from Dave offering to sell the s10 back to me for $1500. Needless to say I am now the proud owner a second time.
Now that I bought the Camaro for this years challenge I am going to fix the s10 correctly and not worry about staying in budget.
I decided to start with the interior. The dash in the truck is horribly cracked. I found one on craigslist for $25.00 that was much nicer. It isn't perfect but I hopefully can get it looking good before I install it. Also I am installing bucket seats from a Toyota celica to buy me some extra legroom over the leather bench I installed earlier. I got them from the local u pull it junk yard for $60.00.
Old dash...
New dash...
Old seat out...
Test fitting celica seat...
I found that switching the passenger and drivers seat fit better with the oem s10 seat belts.
Finished the celica seat install tonight. I am autocrossing the truck Saturday and my neighbor's kid is going to come watch / ride. He is 15 and I taught him to drive a stick shift last week. He is super excited about the autocross!
Anyways here are the seats installed. I am holding off on new carpet till I put in the t56 in case the shifter ends up in a different location.
Nice, the almost comical amount of driver movement with the old seat setup was this truck's one glaring weak spot, but while changing the seat is a big improvement, it's only half the battle. Changing out the S10's 2-strap seatbelt for a typical 3-point single-strap belt that you can use a locking clip on would be another huge improvement.
Good point, I need to look into other seat belt options.
Up early to do truck stuff, ie autocross...
that is early
About to do 1st run.
I am sure the Camaro driver behind me is fearful of getting beat.
He actually should be. Very competitive suspension if you used what i did.
I think I did beat him actually. Truck needs a limited slip desperately.
Third fastest in my run group I will need to look at the times once they post them to see how I fared overall.
What's the best thing about autocrossing an s10?
Stopping at the homedepot on the way home.
PCA posted a few pictures from the event.
No times unfortunately.
In reply to pimpm3 :
How do you fit in that regular cab S10 Pimpm3 Longshanks?
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