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

Fri Sep 7 16:28:22 PDT 2012

No worries. I  bought some DEPENDS so when I see you again IF I crap my pants (and I am sure I will) I won't have to worry about running back to the hotel. ;-)

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 From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: tpr at teampanteraracing.com 
Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [TPR] Metal Valve Stem caps, for wheels/tires

OH, and before Mad Dawg craps his pants about tires at Autocross not  
passing tech for SSCC...

I have brand new wheels and tires on the Pantera that have never seen  
autocross and -won't-.  These are my open road tires.

And the new engine is still clean.  No leaks so far, no engine oil  
drips on the floor, and the back of the manifold is still clean.  
Let's pray it stays that way.

Asa Jay

Quoting asajay at asajay.com:

> Roger that, that's the plan.  I've tried to clean up the engine
> compartment so it doesn't look like I've had any recent leaks.  Once I
> get to Ely after the trip and Rookie School, I planned on giving her
> another engine bay path prior to tech.  It won't be a spit and polish
> shine like most of the trailered garage queen Panteras you see at
> shows... but it will be clean.
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Oh, and at Autocross, I can't run the tub or -anything- loose in the
> front or back.  The open track guys up here don't like it much either,
> but it's all about following the rules.
>
>
> Quoting Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>:
>
>> Not correct.....when you show up for Tech...you need to take the tub
>>  and contents in the tub OUT of the car....they need to inspect your
>>  entire engine bay...they don't do sheeeit but they want to see
>> it.....make sure you are not showing up with oil sprayed all over
>> your engine compartment.....ahhh they will be looking for a double
>> return spring on throttle and any 'lose' line that are not
>> tie-wrapped, normal stuff you have teched at any open track
>> event......but they don't jack up your car and unless they feel too
>> much movement on wheel/tires (bad bearing or bushing) its more of a
>> VISUAL inspection then anything else.....not sure why Dan Courtney
>> always had so many problems.
>>
>> After you pass TECH you just put everything including the tub back
>> except leave out your extra can of GAS in the plastic can (kidding)
>> and shut the deck lid....as long as you are NOT running with a open
>> deck lid tech does not care.
>> they just don't want anything lose inside the car.  do NOT ask the
>> SSCC List or Tech guys this question.....it will just open up a can
>> of worms. 
>>
>> so in summary take out the deck lid for inspection and then after
>> they sign off on your TECH put your sheeit back in place....when you
>>  get down to pregrid and you do the 'slow roll" all they look for is
>>  that you have your gear on, their is nothing lose in the car and
>> there are not nails or other sheeit that shouldn't be there in your
>> tires.
>>
>> Good luck bro.....its gonna be easy
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>>  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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