What did you do to your Supra today?

[razorlab]

Looks great @kaj ! I’m debating on doing the whole trailer thing again. I used to do it and drive to tracks farther away. Really trying to keep it local this time, avoid the trailer maintenance, maybe buy a little trailer to tow some tires. Especially since my last blown tire incident last weekend on track .

It’s funny when stuff like that happens, fist quickly up in the air, pretending like nothing is wrong and limping back into your stall. Last thing you want to do is stop the other drivers or pay for a tow ofc.

I heard a “pop” and was looking all around, thinking I hope someone is okay, then felt the difference and ohhhhhhh is it me? came to mind . Luckily it happened on a Sunday, end of the weekend and day, and now I know the “rubbing” I was feeling was legit. Will adjust my ride height and now I know for next time 🫣🫢.

So yeah, looking at your trailer in a different light. A lot of things to consider…. Great job on your car again. Looks beautiful

What was the tire rubbing on? That thing is trashed! How much negative camber are you running?

 

[Evolution]

Well, went to get the car aligned today. The shop I normally go to got a new machine, which the Supra doesnt fit on anymore.... Called around to a couple other "race shops" and they can do it but not until next week. Guess I am not going racing this weekend. Might be time to clone @razorlab alignment tools and just do it myself.

 

[Rocksandblues]

Don’t wait until a week out with cold bad weather to get organized and shake out your race car for the season.

 

[MYA90SUPRA]

Don’t wait until a week out with cold bad weather to get organized and shake out your race car for the season.

Isn't that what most people do though Wait till the last minute? JK

 

[Evolution]

Don’t wait until a week out with cold bad weather to get organized and shake out your race car for the season.

Been prepping for the past month. This is what happens when you raise a 4 year old by yourself as well as run a business.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

Been prepping for the past month. This is what happens when you raise a 4 year old by yourself as well as run a business.

Easy solution, let the 4 year old run the business. They'll learn a lot and you can get back to the car

 

[Evolution]

Easy solution, let the 4 year old run the business so you can get back to the car

Last time I let him "run" the business, I found him in a Polaris RzR doing donuts in the dirt out back with an employee. The time before that, he ran to the dyno room and sat passenger for a tuning session. He is pretty good at "running".

 

[calmeda1]

Got this beauty from @NitroYellowMKV

 

[bokchoy]

Got this beauty from @NitroYellowMKV

Did you do the install yourself? How long did it take?

 

[NitroYellowMKV]

Got this beauty from @NitroYellowMKV

Came out amazing!!!

 

[calmeda1]

Did you do the install yourself? How long did it take?

Yessir! It's pretty easy to install. Took me a bit longer, but it's because I ceramic coated the carbon. Installation wise, it was like 2 hours. The hardest part was removing the airbag, but after that, everything's cake!

 

[6SPDA91]

Don’t feel too bad. I’m normally not this anal but I drove this road called the Cherohala Skyway, and in the Tennessee side they must have dumped a million tons of sand for a snow fall that didn’t happen. This shit was in the road for 10 miles and my car was a mess because of it.

The skyway is a great road

 

[kaj]

I heard a “pop” and was looking all around, thinking I hope someone is okay, then felt the difference and ohhhhhhh is it me?

Not to LOL at your pain, but that's pretty funny. Thanks for the compliment. So, I *almost* sold the trailer. I figure this car should do just fine with the type of tracking I'm doing right now. Then... I thought... "well.. it's nice insurance". I mean, it's paid for and storage is only $40/mo, so no skin off my nose. My friends and I have always said, "NEVER sell a trailer". Then I realized I also hate prepping the car at the track. It sucks. Now it's done before I leave. I also don't like driving to an event on my race tires, because my luck: I get a flat. so, the trailer stays. At least this car is A/T which means I can EASILY drive it up. downside: if the car is broken and I can't get it into neutral, releasing the trans doe NOT look fun. Maybe I need to get some roller dolly things so I can still winch it up, even if the the rear tires won't spin LOL

Well, went to get the car aligned today. The shop I normally go to got a new machine, which the Supra doesnt fit on anymore.... Called around to a couple other "race shops" and they can do it but not until next week. Guess I am not going racing this weekend. Might be time to clone @razorlab alignment tools and just do it myself.

Strings are awesome too, but I've decided to go this route. I've used them and REALLY like being able to adjust the suspension while the car is just sitting there on the stands. You can actually WATCH the change in measurements while you are adjusting:

https://pacomotorsports.com/product/diy-alignment-hub-stands/

 

[SuupYota]

Last time I let him "run" the business, I found him in a Polaris RzR doing donuts in the dirt out back with an employee. The time before that, he ran to the dyno room and sat passenger for a tuning session. He is pretty good at "running".

Sounds like a pretty cool and capable 4 yr old to me!

 

[Rensuhlo]

Got this beauty from @NitroYellowMKV

I gotta get me one of those