http://www.clemsonscc.org/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:42:18 -0400 MyBB http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10869.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:08:52 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10869.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24afjVqm2...embedded#!]]> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24afjVqm2...embedded#!]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10868.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:04:51 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10868.html
This means I will want to throughly abuse my cars first to insure it is up to the task. Mountain runs anyone?]]>
This means I will want to throughly abuse my cars first to insure it is up to the task. Mountain runs anyone?]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10866.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:13:31 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10866.html http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10865.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:56:38 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10865.html http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10864.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:25:15 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10864.html

CUICAR SHOWCASE: Car show September 19th!! In Greenville… possible group together, we could park together and meet up, a thread will most likely be started soon on the matter

Issues with Anderson University over autocrosses continue... stay tuned for proper set autocross dates, we are doing the best we can to fight for some solid events that we can count on.


CC1 Committee: Our faithful club car has been moved to the Y-Barn, let us know if you want to get your hands dirty and work on our own rotary track toy.

Guest Appearance: JIM PANTAS!!! Let us know if you’re interested in getting on the right path to driving on track. He gave a great presentation on the NASA worker program with how to get yourself on-track virtually for FREE, but if you missed out and are curious, don’t be afraid to ask any of us about the program.

Let me know if I've missed anything, feel free to comment/post up on it.]]>

CUICAR SHOWCASE: Car show September 19th!! In Greenville… possible group together, we could park together and meet up, a thread will most likely be started soon on the matter

Issues with Anderson University over autocrosses continue... stay tuned for proper set autocross dates, we are doing the best we can to fight for some solid events that we can count on.


CC1 Committee: Our faithful club car has been moved to the Y-Barn, let us know if you want to get your hands dirty and work on our own rotary track toy.

Guest Appearance: JIM PANTAS!!! Let us know if you’re interested in getting on the right path to driving on track. He gave a great presentation on the NASA worker program with how to get yourself on-track virtually for FREE, but if you missed out and are curious, don’t be afraid to ask any of us about the program.

Let me know if I've missed anything, feel free to comment/post up on it.]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10863.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:20:07 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10863.html
We may not have mentioned this before, but we had discussed putting a car in the First Friday Parade. It would be a great way to get the club out there (and to a lesser extent to show off your sweet ride to a bunch of chicks ). It's in no way mandatory, but it's something we would like to happen. If you are SERIOUSLY interested and can do this tomorrow night, post your name and phone number ASAP. I'll call you tomorrow before 3 and let you know what to do. Thanks guys!]]>
We may not have mentioned this before, but we had discussed putting a car in the First Friday Parade. It would be a great way to get the club out there (and to a lesser extent to show off your sweet ride to a bunch of chicks ). It's in no way mandatory, but it's something we would like to happen. If you are SERIOUSLY interested and can do this tomorrow night, post your name and phone number ASAP. I'll call you tomorrow before 3 and let you know what to do. Thanks guys!]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10862.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:23:25 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10862.html here (and after the gauges which came in won't work because I can't find an adapter to make a 1/2" NPT sensor go into my coolant line anywhere) I've started rethinking my gauge idea.

I feel like I don't really need to know exactly the oil pressure or water temp (or even the exact engine speed) while I'm on track, I only need to know either that it's in usable range or it's not. I started thinking about what I would like in my ideal gauge cluster and came to an idea of how to do it, but it requires quite a bit of electrical work and programming - it's been a couple years since I did something similar but I know I can pull this off. It may take a while, but this will likely be a winter project.

That said, I've been trying to think of what I want this cluster to look like; what information I want available to me on track so I know what parameters I'll need to measure. My thought is this:
- use about 7 LEDs for the tachometer function (lowest one does not light up at 0 rpm, rather they only light up when in the usable power band so I can quickly know where in my power band I am)
- Digital readout for speed - I don't want to have to look down and try to decipher in my mind what the needle pointing at a certain point translates into when I'm going into a turn
- stock fuel gauge - I don't want to deal with installing an aftermarket fuel level sender unit
- Warning lights for oil pressure and water temp that come on solid when in the "might want to watch it" level, flash when in the "DANGER" mode

Layout would probably be something like the "tachometer" at the top, centered, with the "speedometer" centered in the cluster directly below that. The stock fuel gauge would go bottom left corner (where it is now) and warning lights would go across the bottom of the cluster.

Thoughts? Suggestions?]]> here (and after the gauges which came in won't work because I can't find an adapter to make a 1/2" NPT sensor go into my coolant line anywhere) I've started rethinking my gauge idea.

I feel like I don't really need to know exactly the oil pressure or water temp (or even the exact engine speed) while I'm on track, I only need to know either that it's in usable range or it's not. I started thinking about what I would like in my ideal gauge cluster and came to an idea of how to do it, but it requires quite a bit of electrical work and programming - it's been a couple years since I did something similar but I know I can pull this off. It may take a while, but this will likely be a winter project.

That said, I've been trying to think of what I want this cluster to look like; what information I want available to me on track so I know what parameters I'll need to measure. My thought is this:
- use about 7 LEDs for the tachometer function (lowest one does not light up at 0 rpm, rather they only light up when in the usable power band so I can quickly know where in my power band I am)
- Digital readout for speed - I don't want to have to look down and try to decipher in my mind what the needle pointing at a certain point translates into when I'm going into a turn
- stock fuel gauge - I don't want to deal with installing an aftermarket fuel level sender unit
- Warning lights for oil pressure and water temp that come on solid when in the "might want to watch it" level, flash when in the "DANGER" mode

Layout would probably be something like the "tachometer" at the top, centered, with the "speedometer" centered in the cluster directly below that. The stock fuel gauge would go bottom left corner (where it is now) and warning lights would go across the bottom of the cluster.

Thoughts? Suggestions?]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10861.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:38:37 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10861.html
Looks like 90's role reversal. Instead of the Camaro out performing and the Mustang out selling.]]>
Looks like 90's role reversal. Instead of the Camaro out performing and the Mustang out selling.]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10860.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:14:27 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10860.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...-hero.html


discuss.]]> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...-hero.html


discuss.]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10859.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:51:42 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10859.html http://www.youdrivewhat.com/


]]> http://www.youdrivewhat.com/


]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10857.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:54 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10857.html
So on the caesar's head run the other day, my pads started fading pretty quickly. I know Ford brakes are terrible, but my 3-year-old fluid and duralast pads aren't helping matters. So for monthly autocrosses, occasional mountain runs and daily commuting to school, what say you?

I've heard that hawk hps are good but overheat pretty easily, hp+ is better but dust alot, and carbotech xr6 are awesome but need some heat before they work. Keep in mind my car is 3300lbs and has tiny 11" single-piston front brakes. Upgrading to the cobra 13" rotor + dual piston caliper is an option, though that's quite a bit more expensive.]]>
So on the caesar's head run the other day, my pads started fading pretty quickly. I know Ford brakes are terrible, but my 3-year-old fluid and duralast pads aren't helping matters. So for monthly autocrosses, occasional mountain runs and daily commuting to school, what say you?

I've heard that hawk hps are good but overheat pretty easily, hp+ is better but dust alot, and carbotech xr6 are awesome but need some heat before they work. Keep in mind my car is 3300lbs and has tiny 11" single-piston front brakes. Upgrading to the cobra 13" rotor + dual piston caliper is an option, though that's quite a bit more expensive.]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10854.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:01:05 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10854.html
If you have a car suitable, I'll pay gas up and split a hotel room in return for a co-drive. You cover your own entry fee. I have a trailer and tow vehicle if we need to tow. Anyone interested? More info here...
http://www.trscca.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1268

Entry fee is $65 and it starts noon saturday... can easily drive up saturday morning, run saturday, spend night, run sunday and drive back sunday evening.

Course will look something like this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cHZJMmcP...r_embedded

Ted
P.S. Where's Seth... we're finally getting rallycrosses in the south and he moved away! There are 5 more scheduled in the southeast (AL area) this year!]]>
If you have a car suitable, I'll pay gas up and split a hotel room in return for a co-drive. You cover your own entry fee. I have a trailer and tow vehicle if we need to tow. Anyone interested? More info here...
http://www.trscca.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1268

Entry fee is $65 and it starts noon saturday... can easily drive up saturday morning, run saturday, spend night, run sunday and drive back sunday evening.

Course will look something like this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cHZJMmcP...r_embedded

Ted
P.S. Where's Seth... we're finally getting rallycrosses in the south and he moved away! There are 5 more scheduled in the southeast (AL area) this year!]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10853.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:52:31 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10853.html ]]> ]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10851.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:53:09 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10851.html
Marc uses this car to compete in SCCA STS class races, so the engine is essentially stock, due to classing rules, with a few bolt on parts. Since rules on power modifications are so strict, he wanted to convert to E85 to gain any available horsepower. Marc competes on a National level in this car, and is currently ranked 3rd in the nation in his class.

Since he will be driving the car to all events, he wanted a 93 Octane map, as well as the E85 map, since E85 may not be accessible in all areas.

Here is the setup:

Stock D16a6
AEM Cold Air Intake
Custom Header (Made by Ari)
2 1/2" Exhaust, through a Burns Stainless Muffler

Stock fuel pump
Stock injectors

Tuned on Zdyne (Usually we recommend converting to OBD1, but due to class rules, Marc needed to run the OEM ECU.)



Here is the chart. The brown line is from the 93 Octane tune, and the green line is from the E85 tune. Notice that there are gains through out the powerband, resulting in around a 5% gain in peak power and torque.



The D16a6 is a low compression, low HP engine. Still, good power gains were had from simply swapping fuels and re-tuning. In a high compression, or boosted application, E85 will allow the tuner more freedom with ignition timing, allowing your engine to produce more power, with less risk of damage to the engine.






Click this picture for the video:

]]>
Marc uses this car to compete in SCCA STS class races, so the engine is essentially stock, due to classing rules, with a few bolt on parts. Since rules on power modifications are so strict, he wanted to convert to E85 to gain any available horsepower. Marc competes on a National level in this car, and is currently ranked 3rd in the nation in his class.

Since he will be driving the car to all events, he wanted a 93 Octane map, as well as the E85 map, since E85 may not be accessible in all areas.

Here is the setup:

Stock D16a6
AEM Cold Air Intake
Custom Header (Made by Ari)
2 1/2" Exhaust, through a Burns Stainless Muffler

Stock fuel pump
Stock injectors

Tuned on Zdyne (Usually we recommend converting to OBD1, but due to class rules, Marc needed to run the OEM ECU.)



Here is the chart. The brown line is from the 93 Octane tune, and the green line is from the E85 tune. Notice that there are gains through out the powerband, resulting in around a 5% gain in peak power and torque.



The D16a6 is a low compression, low HP engine. Still, good power gains were had from simply swapping fuels and re-tuning. In a high compression, or boosted application, E85 will allow the tuner more freedom with ignition timing, allowing your engine to produce more power, with less risk of damage to the engine.






Click this picture for the video:

]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10850.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:32:15 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10850.html

Hey everyone I'm organizing a monthly car show on the CU-ICAR campus off Laurens Road (turn on to Millennium Blvd). It will take place on September 19 from 12:30-3:00.
Hope to see you guys there. It should make for a fun afternoon. Let me know if you have any questions.

Located at 4 Research Drive]]>

Hey everyone I'm organizing a monthly car show on the CU-ICAR campus off Laurens Road (turn on to Millennium Blvd). It will take place on September 19 from 12:30-3:00.
Hope to see you guys there. It should make for a fun afternoon. Let me know if you have any questions.

Located at 4 Research Drive]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10849.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:22:50 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10849.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FQCBrZjx2Y]]>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FQCBrZjx2Y]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10848.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:41:41 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10848.html We have a new meeting time and place, 8pm on Thursday at Kinard 101 beginning this week.

Jim Pantas, Director of NASA-SE will be coming this week to give a short presentation about how to get involved with getting your car on track! We will also be talking about a weekly meet for dinner since our meeting time on campus is a little too late for dinner afterwards...

ALSO FREE PIZZA AT NEXT MEETING]]> We have a new meeting time and place, 8pm on Thursday at Kinard 101 beginning this week.

Jim Pantas, Director of NASA-SE will be coming this week to give a short presentation about how to get involved with getting your car on track! We will also be talking about a weekly meet for dinner since our meeting time on campus is a little too late for dinner afterwards...

ALSO FREE PIZZA AT NEXT MEETING]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10847.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:23:14 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10847.html http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10846.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:20:09 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10846.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tieA5wfcgH4&

Might not want to watch this one in class. ]]> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tieA5wfcgH4&

Might not want to watch this one in class. ]]> http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10845.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:40:20 -0400 http://www.clemsonscc.org/thread-10845.html