[TPR] Metal Valve Stem caps, for wheels/tires

[John Bentley]

I ran 4 or 5 times at SSCC with the tub in place.  It won't be a problem passing tech.  

John




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 From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com 
Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 6:43 AM
Subject: Re: [TPR] Metal Valve Stem caps, for wheels/tires
 
MD,

I had figured since the trunk was "loose" in the back, they wouldn't let 
me run it, especially if I had "loose" stuff in it.  As I recall, Ellis 
didn't run his and had to head back to Ely to pick it up, then all the 
way to Las Vegas that night.  If it's alright to run the tub, why didn't 
he run it?

I believe running -with- the tub will reduce rear and lift because there 
isn't a large pocket to catch and buffer air.  With it in place it has 
to exit above the engine or under the car.  I just don't think they'll 
pass me in tech with it in place, and especially not if stuff is rolling 
around in it.  Same with stuff in the front trunk, if I have loose stuff 
in there, I don't image they'll pass me.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 9/6/2012 10:02 PM, Teampantera wrote:
> AJ
> That metal valve stem rule like the glovesrule....its so lame...but its their game and if you wanna play...and of course you do want to play;-)
>
> I dont have someone right now to drive my rig down to finish line....you are more then welcome to throw your bags in my rig but right now I gotta find someone to drive it to finish line. But I am sure RICH will jave roomin his rig....
>
> And trust me you do NOT want to wait around for road to reopen after you run waiting for NDOT to reopen the road so you can return to get your tub and gear 4-7 hours after everyone is headed to Vegas for banquet dinner and open bar ;-)
>
> Theres another reason to consider running your tub...not sure this is accurate or not but Junior Wilson or Bobby Byers were convinced running the tub IN the car reduced rear end lift at speed......true or not it would not hurt you.....I averaged 140-145 mph in my 1st and 2nd ORR'S and I ran BOTH orrs with tub and all my gear, tools, etc either locked in front or tub in back and because you can not have anything in car with you unless it is secured or 'hidden' think about that decision
>
>
> Asa Jay Laughton<asajay at asajay.com>  wrote:
>
>> Those wienies at the tire shop put metal valve stems in like I asked,
>> but then used plastic caps with o-rings .  (the rear wheels take two
>> valve stems).  I had four DeTomaso logo aluminum valve caps from the
>> Campys, but needed two more caps for the rears.  So I picked up a
>> handful from Napa today; just the very plain silver metal with o-ring
>> seal.  I'll carry them with me since Blue mentioned something about one
>> of the most common "fails" in tech was for not having metal valve stem
>> caps.  Maybe having them will help some other soul pass tech.  :)
>>
>> Found the factory alignment specs (again) -and- the specs they left the
>> car at the last time.  Those settings felt soooooo good the last time
>> they aligned it, I want to make sure we have that same good feeling
>> tomorrow.
>>
>> I need to pick up a small bottle of Windex for the road, pack my tool
>> list and I think the car will be ready for the road trip.
>>
>> I'm seriously considering leaving the tub at home.  I think I can get
>> all my clothes into a bag that will fit up front in the footwell.  I'll
>> put all the tools and spare parts in another one or two bags in the
>> front trunk.  Then all I have to do is find someone like Mad Dawg with a
>> little cab space in their truck for a couple of bags, instead of a huge
>> tub.  I'll be do some test packing this weekend.  :)
>>
>> Still working on a set of course notes.  I've got all the inputs I need,
>> I just have to figure out exactly what I want to use, print and post.
>>
>> We are getting close boys and girls.
>> Asa Jay
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>> &   Shelley Marie
>> Spokane, WA
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