So I didn't want a good weekend to go to waste. There was so much going on but the MBCA autocross on Sunday was my only real option since I was stuck picking up a trailer on Saturday morning at the earliest. Also had a birthday party to cook for from 12-2 after that. Was surprised to even see one in stock given the amount of events going on in the area. There was, of course, Hyperfest but also SCCA, PCA and MBCA were all having events this weekend. Still managed to secure a last minute reservation on Thursday night.
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I don't think that setup is ever going to get old. Looks amazing and I get comments on it every time I stop some where with it. The truck did pretty good but I wasn't really expecting any different. Tranny temp stayed under 175 and got around 15mpg. I think the gear ratio in this truck is a 3.21 instead of a 3.55 like the last truck. Definitely noticed the difference pulling away from a stop but overall not too bad. Definitely A LOT more comfortable to drive. Was second guessing myself once I got to the event though. I've really only driven the car to the show in April and that's really it. Haven't spotted any real issues but I also haven't driven it much, wasn't sure what to expect. Smelled a bit of coolant when I was cranking down the tire straps. Checked it once I got to the lot and it was just a small run from one of the smaller lines. All the lines themselves were dry and not actively leaking so I just shut the hood and pretended it didn't happen because what's the worse that can happen.
Got threw all six runs without any incident though. Pushed the car pretty hard to get a feel for the brakes and they're still phenomenal. Not a drop of oil anywhere too, so the crank case pressure issue is definitely resolved. Tires are definitely a much needed upgrade at this point but still a little too pricey for me to consider at the moment. Temp did get up a bit while waiting to launch but never really broke 195 so that's probably fine. Felt really good to just whip the car around and not have it stutter or rub or do anything other than respond.
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Good things come to those who ... are too stubborn (or stupid) to quit.
I don't think that setup is ever going to get old. Looks amazing and I get comments on it every time I stop some where with it. The truck did pretty good but I wasn't really expecting any different. Tranny temp stayed under 175 and got around 15mpg. I think the gear ratio in this truck is a 3.21 instead of a 3.55 like the last truck. Definitely noticed the difference pulling away from a stop but overall not too bad. Definitely A LOT more comfortable to drive. Was second guessing myself once I got to the event though. I've really only driven the car to the show in April and that's really it. Haven't spotted any real issues but I also haven't driven it much, wasn't sure what to expect. Smelled a bit of coolant when I was cranking down the tire straps. Checked it once I got to the lot and it was just a small run from one of the smaller lines. All the lines themselves were dry and not actively leaking so I just shut the hood and pretended it didn't happen because what's the worse that can happen.
Got threw all six runs without any incident though. Pushed the car pretty hard to get a feel for the brakes and they're still phenomenal. Not a drop of oil anywhere too, so the crank case pressure issue is definitely resolved. Tires are definitely a much needed upgrade at this point but still a little too pricey for me to consider at the moment. Temp did get up a bit while waiting to launch but never really broke 195 so that's probably fine. Felt really good to just whip the car around and not have it stutter or rub or do anything other than respond.
Good things come to those who ... are too stubborn (or stupid) to quit.