Reviewing my performance on the track, I have found, that I can get use from shift light. So I developed some digital one:
Development:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2338982599823033755&hl=en
Testing:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7589142863918180962&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3837530617030326719&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=993669843614644269&hl=en
Prototype is a bit raw, but does the work. I am planning to make it 4 or 5 led bar, like on WRC Groholm's peugeot.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Some news, some pictures :)
If you are watching this space - you may have noticed, that there are no updates for last few month's. Actually I'm still busy with my human carrier, work, personal life, etc. However there's some progress. I just was too lazy to write those small things here ;).
First, at the end of September, while it was dry and shiny (and the last day for the "summer" insurance), went for a spin, with G-Meter attached. Clutch slipped badly, but after few runs, I've managed to get this 0-60 time:
Not bad for my heavy underpowered coupe with destroyed clutch...
Maybe the shiny logo was the reason? Here is the satisfied smile after a run (oil on pavement is not from it ;))
Note that the blue samco in a picture was replaced by exactly the same looking, but different shape and measurements one. Now it sits more in a place, and I don't need piece of black hose any more. That was last blown hose at the track. Hope it will be the last ever ;).
And of course old/new flywheel and clutch (not in a picture, it just standard remanufactured SACHS disk, and LUK pressure plate). Happy revving awaits :)~
Thing looks little dirty, but it is in good condition. Decided no to go ebay 6 puck way, because got light flywheel and remanufactured SACHS dirty cheap. Let's hope it will hold my harsh clutch engagement.
First, at the end of September, while it was dry and shiny (and the last day for the "summer" insurance), went for a spin, with G-Meter attached. Clutch slipped badly, but after few runs, I've managed to get this 0-60 time:
Not bad for my heavy underpowered coupe with destroyed clutch...Maybe the shiny logo was the reason? Here is the satisfied smile after a run (oil on pavement is not from it ;))
Note that the blue samco in a picture was replaced by exactly the same looking, but different shape and measurements one. Now it sits more in a place, and I don't need piece of black hose any more. That was last blown hose at the track. Hope it will be the last ever ;).And of course old/new flywheel and clutch (not in a picture, it just standard remanufactured SACHS disk, and LUK pressure plate). Happy revving awaits :)~
Thing looks little dirty, but it is in good condition. Decided no to go ebay 6 puck way, because got light flywheel and remanufactured SACHS dirty cheap. Let's hope it will hold my harsh clutch engagement.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Just to show, that something is done at the garage
At the moment I'm busy with my human carrier (trying to fight the rust somehow, and paint places which rusted). I use spray putty to fill scratches. It takes time to dry before you can spray new layer. So there's some time which can be spent on better purpose than watching the wall ;).
Somebody maybe noticed, that front grille is from old typ81 coupe. It carries 5E logo, not the quattro inscription. It's not terribly wrong, but it's good when it's better. Found quattro logo from my old 80 laying in pile of rubbish at the garage. It was quite worn out after 20 years of trusty service. So decided to refresh it a bit. Here are pictures of the progress:
And the final result (looks about 7 from 10, but much better than original condition):
Somebody maybe noticed, that front grille is from old typ81 coupe. It carries 5E logo, not the quattro inscription. It's not terribly wrong, but it's good when it's better. Found quattro logo from my old 80 laying in pile of rubbish at the garage. It was quite worn out after 20 years of trusty service. So decided to refresh it a bit. Here are pictures of the progress:
And the final result (looks about 7 from 10, but much better than original condition):
Sunday, September 9, 2007
One month resume
So, just to brake the silence a bit. Resume of the month, that passed. It was really more shopping time, than working with car.
Bought IR thermometer. Very nice toy. Found, that my oil temperature gauge lies about 10-15 degrees which is good :). And that water temperature gauge doesn't lie to me. Which is also good.
Bought some cheap accelerometer. Measures G's, acceleration, horsepower, breaking distance. Seems to be not very optimistic (like Tesla G-Meter old versions were). Measured friends 220v - 10.2 seconds 0-100, 54 meters 100-0. That's very non optimistic, which is good ;).
Still thinking what clutch to buy, was offered SPEC, clutchnet (very expensive race piece) and local made one. Tend to buy local one together with new pressure plate from LUK or SACHS.
Also the main point is roll cage selection. Yes, the beautiful interrior must go. It's sad, I don't like very much, however I like my health more, so sane mind won. It will be professional roll cage this winter in the car. This means complete tearing apart whole thing (I promise pictures).
One more thing - cleaned the car (especialy wheels) and went to local audi show:
My car was standing in the very respectfull company of rally-cross urquattro, and heavy modified red ur (only white wheel is in the picture).
Bought IR thermometer. Very nice toy. Found, that my oil temperature gauge lies about 10-15 degrees which is good :). And that water temperature gauge doesn't lie to me. Which is also good.
Bought some cheap accelerometer. Measures G's, acceleration, horsepower, breaking distance. Seems to be not very optimistic (like Tesla G-Meter old versions were). Measured friends 220v - 10.2 seconds 0-100, 54 meters 100-0. That's very non optimistic, which is good ;).
Still thinking what clutch to buy, was offered SPEC, clutchnet (very expensive race piece) and local made one. Tend to buy local one together with new pressure plate from LUK or SACHS.
Also the main point is roll cage selection. Yes, the beautiful interrior must go. It's sad, I don't like very much, however I like my health more, so sane mind won. It will be professional roll cage this winter in the car. This means complete tearing apart whole thing (I promise pictures).
One more thing - cleaned the car (especialy wheels) and went to local audi show:
My car was standing in the very respectfull company of rally-cross urquattro, and heavy modified red ur (only white wheel is in the picture).
Sunday, August 12, 2007
2007.08.10 - kupplung schaden :(
In short - put aggresive chip inside moronic, went to race track, ruined clutch. It seems that clutch plate or pressure plate leaf spring gave up. Pedal is soft, max speed is ~130kmph, engine happily revving at higher speeds, and the speed is not rising. Back in to the garage for a looong time (no planned funds for the new clutch and pressure plate). Will pull engine and box someday. Maybe in autumn? Silence starts...
Monday, August 6, 2007
Searching for the boost leak
Due to low boost (1.3 bar instead of 1.5) searched for the boost leak. Spent half of the day trying to pump up the system, however it was not possible with one pump. The air was escaping faster than I was able to pump. So I've tightened the clamps again and went to some drive :) :
video
Also during the drive (not in video), tried to run sharper in one usual corner - massive understeer at low speed :(. Bad wheel alignment is serious for handling. Will try to align front myself. Will see what that will bring ;).
video
Also during the drive (not in video), tried to run sharper in one usual corner - massive understeer at low speed :(. Bad wheel alignment is serious for handling. Will try to align front myself. Will see what that will bring ;).
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Exaust bump stop
Still fighting with exaust movement. After my rubber/duct tape temporary item melted at the track (after boost hose blew off, and the exaust was really hot), exaust pipe was happily melting the rear bumper. So I need something more rigid. Yes, and more clamps ;). Here is the result:
Adding more flexibility benefits whole system, now the engine is not trying to break the exaust off the turbo, but pushes rubber. After engine returns to the initial position - the exaust returns also. Went to the street for a test drive - after some pushing, exaust still in place. Good :). For some reason DVR refused to record this run. This is bad. I think I need to rethink whole on-board camera concept.
Adding more flexibility benefits whole system, now the engine is not trying to break the exaust off the turbo, but pushes rubber. After engine returns to the initial position - the exaust returns also. Went to the street for a test drive - after some pushing, exaust still in place. Good :). For some reason DVR refused to record this run. This is bad. I think I need to rethink whole on-board camera concept.
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