[TPR] 2012 SSCC

[Asa Jay Laughton]

For those who have been following my saga...

My schedule for 2012 has me uncommitted (for work that is) during the 
Silver State Classic Challenge.  That means I can once again try to give 
it a shot.  To do that, I'm going to need to get a few things together 
and I better start now.

Here is my short punch list:
- New coil-over shocks:  Aldan, Koni or QA1 (figuring $800 at the low 
all the way to $1400 at the top end depending on source)
- New wheels:  17" or 18" or a combination of both.  Trouble is, you 
just about have to go to a 20" rim to get a 27" tire anymore.  Sheesh!  
All four same width would be fine, 8" preferred if all four same, 
otherwise 8" front, 10" rear or even 9" front 11" rear.  I should 
probably go with 8's or 9's all around and save the staggered width for 
show wheels, like from Marino at Pantera East.  (I'm figuring anywhere 
from about $600 at the cheap end all the way up to about $2,000 on the 
high end.  I'm all for inexpensive right now.)
- New Tires.  duh... (probably $200 each if not more, egad the price of 
rubber these days)


Other things further down the list are:
- New race harness, drivers side.  This one, although in good shape will 
be beyond the expiration date required by SSCC.  ($150, shoot that's one 
tank of gas, I just need to NOT DRIVE for a week).
- New tie rod ends for the steering rack, (probably from Wikinson, $23 
each or something like that)
- Remove the radiator and figure out where the leak is; have it 
repaired.  (Aluminum Fluidyne rad about 10 years old)
- New brake pads (Porterfield)
- Electronic ignition.  Looking to do a quick fix with a Pertronix 
unit.  Inexpensive and easy to drop in.  We're not shooting for max RPM 
or any speed records here.  MSD probably next choice, distributor, box, 
the full meal deal.
- Fix the roll cage so I can get it installed; powder coat and install
- New mirror since the roll cage won't allow the stock one.

I need to start lining all this up now in order to make next year 
happen.  If anyone can help in any way, like with vendor 
recommendations, discount pricing, stuff you've got laying around the 
garage you've been meaning to take to the dump.....  please let me know.

Oh, and wish me luck, like no more surgeries for Sam on a moments 
notice.  :)
Asa Jay

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Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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