RUN TO THE CASCADES 2014
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Hey! I thought that I would remain annonamous
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Ron....Ron who....?
I can think of no better person to wait for, at the top of a beautiful mountain pass, in the sun, with friends, throwing snow balls in July!
I can think of no better person to wait for, at the top of a beautiful mountain pass, in the sun, with friends, throwing snow balls in July!
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Question: Why did the deer cross the road?
Answer: To scare the hell out of Ron and Iz!
It must have been providential that I went to Andy's today to wash the bugs off. I do that so any water has time to dry out in the trip back to the plant. as it was later in the afternoon, the bright sun was shining almost into the engine bay. As I was giving it the visual inspection under the hood, I noticed that creamy white sign of combustion gas on a brass fitting on my waste gate line. I thought... hmmm... is that really what I'm seeing...yes, i wiped off...so I look closeer and I see where the cast iron of the waste gate has blown through. I fired the engine up and sure as hell it was coming out there, which means both the waste gate valve has burned through, and, that the exhaust gas has come of the valve guide..NOT GOOD....WASTE GATE DOA!
What's funny now, is that now that I see that, it explains why I though boost was taking some time to build, then look out..it really was. I thought maybe I was just used to the power...HA! I wonder if I can get warranty after 31 years?
So, on the phone to TURBONETICS tomorrow morning, hopefully their replacement Delta Gate is the same dimensions in terms of the mounting flanges.
Answer: To scare the hell out of Ron and Iz!
It must have been providential that I went to Andy's today to wash the bugs off. I do that so any water has time to dry out in the trip back to the plant. as it was later in the afternoon, the bright sun was shining almost into the engine bay. As I was giving it the visual inspection under the hood, I noticed that creamy white sign of combustion gas on a brass fitting on my waste gate line. I thought... hmmm... is that really what I'm seeing...yes, i wiped off...so I look closeer and I see where the cast iron of the waste gate has blown through. I fired the engine up and sure as hell it was coming out there, which means both the waste gate valve has burned through, and, that the exhaust gas has come of the valve guide..NOT GOOD....WASTE GATE DOA!
What's funny now, is that now that I see that, it explains why I though boost was taking some time to build, then look out..it really was. I thought maybe I was just used to the power...HA! I wonder if I can get warranty after 31 years?
So, on the phone to TURBONETICS tomorrow morning, hopefully their replacement Delta Gate is the same dimensions in terms of the mounting flanges.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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As I made it back to the plant on a tank of fuel, and no sign of running out, I would think I am in my traditional 23 - 24 MPG for the trip back. I will fill up my jerry cans, fill the car, and see what is left, that will be a definitive test again.
I documented just over 400+ miles for the trip, with my moving average on the way back at 55MPH.
Time got screwed up as I came home, then went to Specialty. Top speed....well, I did hit a number!
On the way back to the plant, after Specialty, I did have a meaning full conversation with a 370Z, replete with NISMO stickers, on my favorite exit ramp. Lets just say he will be re-visiting the NISMO catalogue on Monday, for more speed goodies!
I documented just over 400+ miles for the trip, with my moving average on the way back at 55MPH.
Time got screwed up as I came home, then went to Specialty. Top speed....well, I did hit a number!
On the way back to the plant, after Specialty, I did have a meaning full conversation with a 370Z, replete with NISMO stickers, on my favorite exit ramp. Lets just say he will be re-visiting the NISMO catalogue on Monday, for more speed goodies!
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Funny you should mention the deer Keith. As we were driving along Is started yelling -Watch out watch out! I started looking ahead for glass or nails or what ever.All of a sudden to my right a young buck was running across the road about 15 feet in front of me. It scared the hell out of me.. Then on the way back after refueling a mother ran across in front of us followed immediately by her baby,who saw us and turned back the other way,thankfully because I may well have hit it.
Re: RUN TO THE CASCADES 2014
did you guys not take any pic's???
ding ding dong dong all night long long.
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Here you go Mike... Osoyoos is nice! Probably the best place to be stranded.
Me under car bleeding brakes... Good thing I'm skinny
Got her fixed up and made it back today by 6. Big shout out to Matt and my pops for help. More on the brake failure in my thread... Thankfully me, car and everyone else are all ok.
Me under car bleeding brakes... Good thing I'm skinny
Got her fixed up and made it back today by 6. Big shout out to Matt and my pops for help. More on the brake failure in my thread... Thankfully me, car and everyone else are all ok.
'72 2 door KA project | S14 Silvia RB25DET | S14 RB26DETT (sold) | '90 Audi 90Q20V (sold)
Re: RUN TO THE CASCADES 2014
Ron, I was at the back of of the line, but clearly saw both deer clear off the banks of the road. It's interesting that these deer crossed at this point as the road itself was built up 20-30' above the natural grade. From my vantage point, both deer were out of sight with one jump and they literally dropped from view off both sides of the road.
Scary, and I'm so glad that OEM rad support I have isn't going to be needed on your car.
Byron
Scary, and I'm so glad that OEM rad support I have isn't going to be needed on your car.
Byron
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because the opposite never works.
because the opposite never works.
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Pictures to come today. All behind you Ron saw the two deer episodes, with the second one having the buck run in front of you, and it's partner hang a u-turn and jump back from where it came from.
I did take note of the sign heading into Winthrop, out in the meadow, which stated that $385,000.00 worth of damage had been done due to deer strikes.
Did anyone see the herd of elk feeding to our left, on the way back, in a grassy green meadow, between Concrete and Sedro Wooly, must have been a dozen there.
I did take note of the sign heading into Winthrop, out in the meadow, which stated that $385,000.00 worth of damage had been done due to deer strikes.
Did anyone see the herd of elk feeding to our left, on the way back, in a grassy green meadow, between Concrete and Sedro Wooly, must have been a dozen there.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Ya Byron,that was definitely a scary moment. I forgot that you were behind me for both events. Thankfully nothing happened. I want to thank you guys for waiting for us after my brain fart about the fuel,ha ha. We both had a great time and enjoyed everyone's company.
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer