Road America Conti Challenge

wstar · 06-20-2012, 12:33 PM

I hope you're successful, looking forward to more parts development. I love the baffled oil pan I got from AM Perf, too bad they're not making those anymore.

sig11 · 06-20-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

I hope you're successful, looking forward to more parts development. I love the baffled oil pan I got from AM Perf, too bad they're not making those anymore.

I wish I had bought one when I had the chance.

Dwnshift · 06-20-2012, 06:51 PM

P5 ,P7 and P6 in todays sessions (still on mid ohio rubber)
Very happy with how the car rolled off the truck....which kinda scares me!

Well see how we stack up tmrw when everyone starts getting fancy.
We had two special guests with us today Austin Dillon (current Nationwide series driver) and Mad Max Papis (who drove for Kevin Doran back in the MoMo Ferrari 333 days.
Austin used a some session time to get aquianted with the track as they run race here this weekend as well.
Tomorrow the fun begins!
Dwnshift

Dwnshift · 06-20-2012, 09:31 PM

PS.... We have an AM oil pan back at the shop that could use a new owner.
We are dry sumped and the part is obsolete for our needs.
If there is an interested buyer drop me a PM.
Dwnshift

shadoquad · 06-20-2012, 10:28 PM

I think sig11 is interested.

dastaco · 06-20-2012, 10:44 PM

I vote we keep this on the topic of Road America.

BJ, anything major to report from your test day?

frost · 06-20-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dastaco

I vote we keep this on the topic of Road America.

I did a light cleaning in here since all I could see was the same horse getting beat over and over again.

Rusty · 06-20-2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

PS.... We have an AM oil pan back at the shop that could use a new owner.
We are dry sumped and the part is obsolete for our needs.
If there is an interested buyer drop me a PM.
Dwnshift

You have PM sir.

wstar · 06-20-2012, 11:51 PM

I don't suspect I'm ready for all that it entails, but I'd be really curious about your dry sump conversion. What all it requires, etc.

Dwnshift · 06-21-2012, 05:55 AM

A big thank you for the cleaning!!!!

Back on topic.
Engine wise.... We had to run a 350z engine harness , chassis harness , and 350ecu ( which is exactly what Am ran) Dustin from Am was very helpful in this process by the way. We ended up ditching the OEM chassis harness and making our which cut down a lot of weight.
After Barber.... We converted the car to Grand Am spec Bosch ECU...Being the first team to do so meant a lot of waiting for the harness to get built by Grand Am's supplier.
Per the series rules... If you go to the Bosch ECU ... You HAVE to purchase the engine harness through them ( Sakata)so they can spec it out... it's a pain and expensive...but rules are rules. Once we got the ecu this meant building a map from scratch but gave us very detailed control of the engine mapping.
Today... we shall see as everyone will start playing for real.
The main issue right now is the track condition... Yesterday was record heat for the area and the asphalt patches in turns 5,6,and 8 were breaking up pretty badly.
I'm pretty sure they worked on it all night and we shall see what happens today.
The car was overall solid yesterday as we were top 10 all 3 sessions.
The Camaros are sandbagging for sure...but we have yet to run on new tires as well.
First session starts at 11 am so..... Here we go.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-21-2012, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

A big thank you for the cleaning!!!!

Back on topic.
Engine wise.... We had to run a 350z engine harness , chassis harness , and 350ecu ( which is exactly what Am ran) Dustin from Am was very helpful in this process by the way. We ended up ditching the OEM chassis harness and making our which cut down a lot of weight.
After Barber.... We converted the car to Grand Am spec Bosch ECU...Being the first team to do so meant a lot of waiting for the harness to get built by Grand Am's supplier.
Per the series rules... If you go to the Bosch ECU ... You HAVE to purchase the engine harness through them ( Sakata)so they can spec it out... it's a pain and expensive...but rules are rules. Once we got the ecu this meant building a map from scratch but gave us very detailed control of the engine mapping.
Today... we shall see as everyone will start playing for real.
The main issue right now is the track condition... Yesterday was record heat for the area and the asphalt patches in turns 5,6,and 8 were breaking up pretty badly.
I'm pretty sure they worked on it all night and we shall see what happens today.
The car was overall solid yesterday as we were top 10 all 3 sessions.
The Camaros are sandbagging for sure...but we have yet to run on new tires as well.
First session starts at 11 am so..... Here we go.

Good luck

Shamu · 06-21-2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

A big thank you for the cleaning!!!!

Back on topic.
Engine wise.... We had to run a 350z engine harness , chassis harness , and 350ecu ( which is exactly what Am ran) Dustin from Am was very helpful in this process by the way. We ended up ditching the OEM chassis harness and making our which cut down a lot of weight.
After Barber.... We converted the car to Grand Am spec Bosch ECU...Being the first team to do so meant a lot of waiting for the harness to get built by Grand Am's supplier.
Per the series rules... If you go to the Bosch ECU ... You HAVE to purchase the engine harness through them ( Sakata)so they can spec it out... it's a pain and expensive...but rules are rules. Once we got the ecu this meant building a map from scratch but gave us very detailed control of the engine mapping.
Today... we shall see as everyone will start playing for real.
The main issue right now is the track condition... Yesterday was record heat for the area and the asphalt patches in turns 5,6,and 8 were breaking up pretty badly.
I'm pretty sure they worked on it all night and we shall see what happens today.
The car was overall solid yesterday as we were top 10 all 3 sessions.
The Camaros are sandbagging for sure...but we have yet to run on new tires as well.
First session starts at 11 am so..... Here we go.

shadoquad · 06-21-2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

A big thank you for the cleaning!!!!

Back on topic.
Engine wise.... We had to run a 350z engine harness , chassis harness , and 350ecu ( which is exactly what Am ran) Dustin from Am was very helpful in this process by the way. We ended up ditching the OEM chassis harness and making our which cut down a lot of weight.
After Barber.... We converted the car to Grand Am spec Bosch ECU...Being the first team to do so meant a lot of waiting for the harness to get built by Grand Am's supplier.
Per the series rules... If you go to the Bosch ECU ... You HAVE to purchase the engine harness through them ( Sakata)so they can spec it out... it's a pain and expensive...but rules are rules. Once we got the ecu this meant building a map from scratch but gave us very detailed control of the engine mapping.
Today... we shall see as everyone will start playing for real.
The main issue right now is the track condition... Yesterday was record heat for the area and the asphalt patches in turns 5,6,and 8 were breaking up pretty badly.
I'm pretty sure they worked on it all night and we shall see what happens today.
The car was overall solid yesterday as we were top 10 all 3 sessions.
The Camaros are sandbagging for sure...but we have yet to run on new tires as well.
First session starts at 11 am so..... Here we go.

Wow, awesome, go get 'em!!!

sixpax · 06-21-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

A big thank you for the cleaning!!!!

Back on topic.
Engine wise.... We had to run a 350z engine harness , chassis harness , and 350ecu ( which is exactly what Am ran) Dustin from Am was very helpful in this process by the way. We ended up ditching the OEM chassis harness and making our which cut down a lot of weight.
After Barber.... We converted the car to Grand Am spec Bosch ECU...Being the first team to do so meant a lot of waiting for the harness to get built by Grand Am's supplier.
Per the series rules... If you go to the Bosch ECU ... You HAVE to purchase the engine harness through them ( Sakata)so they can spec it out... it's a pain and expensive...but rules are rules. Once we got the ecu this meant building a map from scratch but gave us very detailed control of the engine mapping.
Today... we shall see as everyone will start playing for real.
The main issue right now is the track condition... Yesterday was record heat for the area and the asphalt patches in turns 5,6,and 8 were breaking up pretty badly.
I'm pretty sure they worked on it all night and we shall see what happens today.
The car was overall solid yesterday as we were top 10 all 3 sessions.
The Camaros are sandbagging for sure...but we have yet to run on new tires as well.
First session starts at 11 am so..... Here we go.

Good Luck !

Is there any place on the internet that practices are timed live ? I don't see anything on the Grand Am site, but I could be blind.

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2012, 09:32 AM

There is a link for live timing and scoring for Conti practice at 12PM EST on the main grand-am page.

06-20-2012, 12:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I hope you're successful, looking forward to more parts development. I love the baffled oil pan I got from AM Perf, too bad they're not making those anymore. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-20-2012, 10:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 13	I vote we keep this on the topic of Road America. BJ, anything major to report from your test day? __________________

06-20-2012, 11:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I don't suspect I'm ready for all that it entails, but I'd be really curious about your dry sump conversion. What all it requires, etc. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-21-2012, 09:32 AM	#30 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	There is a link for live timing and scoring for Conti practice at 12PM EST on the main grand-am page. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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