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

Fri Sep 7 09:32:54 PDT 2012

Thanks JB, I think this clarifies things better for me.  I'll re-think  
this to include the tub.  If they say it's a no-go in tech, I'll deal  
with it then (find someone with a truck who can hold it for me).

I do think I'll look around for some small cargo nets I can secure  
things in the tub with though.  I don't mind drilling a few holes for  
some tie-downs.  I might even consider that for the front trunk.

Asa Jay

Quoting John Bentley <gndplne at yahoo.com>:

> stuff was loose in both places when I ran.  They are both closed  
> areas (front and rear truck) that are separated from the driver. The  
> issue of having things tied down only applies to the cabin area.   
> There can be nothing loose that could move around inside the car.  
> (you can have loose stuff in your glove box too! )  If you are  
> concerned you should talk directly with SSCC via email or just call  
> them.  Numbers and addresses are on the web site.
>
> JB
>
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> ________________________________
>  From: "asajay at asajay.com" <asajay at asajay.com>
> To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com
> Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 9:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [TPR] Metal Valve Stem caps, for wheels/tires
>
> Did you have stuff in it too?  Loose or tied down somehow?  What about 
> the front trunk?  Did you store things there loosely as well?
>
> Asa Jay
> <just nervous>
>
>
> Quoting John Bentley <gndplne at yahoo.com>:
>
>> I ran 4 or 5 times at SSCC with the tub in place.  It won't be a 
>> problem passing tech. 
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>>   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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