V1 Stretch’s ext. track goblin #386 SS/TC

[Rauq]

No chance there's an extra seal in there?

 

[Stretch2126]

No chance there's an extra seal in there?

Nope cause I pull it out every time. I’ll try a different combination tomorrow and see if it holds. It’s just weird that it works for a couple hours. I wasn’t sure if the master cylinder was going out, but it’s very obviously leaking through the trans from that block.
I’m not nearly as pressed because the trans shouldn’t have to come out for the 4th time recently.

 

[Gtstorey]

Probably a damaged seal that works when pressure is applied but relaxes after the pressure is not applied and starts to leak. You might me able to replace with an oring if you can find the right size.

 

[Stretch2126]

I changed the seal with one from a new clutch pipe and so far it’s working. We’ll see if it leaks tomorrow

 

[Stretch2126]

New seal worked. It doesn’t like down the clutch pipe or at the flare fitting in the trans. It still has a drip so I’m not sure if it’s leftover or if the new Throwout is leaking. The pedal feels good now though and never loses pressure so we’ll see. I’m putting on panels later.

 

[Stretch2126]

Got the new wheels and tires mounted. 15x10 jegs wheels with 245 falken rt660s. New ARP studs all the way around too.

 

[Stretch2126]

Finally got the car legal today. Florida tag and all. The truck broke down 30 minutes out and the tow truck brought us to the dmv. Car gets the ok so we take it to get a part for the truck at the store. We get back for the truck to not work so now we’re being towed back for a 2 hour trip. One car legal for the price of another I guess

 

[comegetjoe]

Got the new wheels and tires mounted. 15x10 jegs wheels with 245 falken rt660s. New ARP studs all the way around too.
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Lovin those wheels.

 

[Stretch2126]

My car next to my friends freshly detailed 350z. Puddles are not friendly

 

[Stretch2126]

Finally took the car to an autocross event. Took a little to get used to the car and ended up spinning out on the last run going for a fast run. It’s wild how different I feel like I have to drive the car compared to my old mustang or the cobalt.

DF goblin 1st autocross

 

[Rttoys]

Good run.
And yep. Completely different feeling than any front engine car.

 

[JBINTX]

Finally took the car to an autocross event. Took a little to get used to the car and ended up spinning out on the last run going for a fast run. It’s wild how different I feel like I have to drive the car compared to my old mustang or the cobalt.

DF goblin 1st autocross

Nice run on a tight little course! Plenty of Vettes there I hope you beat!!!

 

[Stretch2126]

Nice run on a tight little course! Plenty of Vettes there I hope you beat!!!

Most of them I did but some of those guys are insane. I finally got to watch a C8 pushed to its limits. And the fastest guy was 2-3 seconds faster than me. Makes me believe in Hoosier A7s and 25 years of racing experience lol. Lots of nice drivers to learn from.

 

[JBINTX]

Most of them I did but some of those guys are insane. I finally got to watch a C8 pushed to its limits. And the fastest guy was 2-3 seconds faster than me. Makes me believe in Hoosier A7s and 25 years of racing experience lol. Lots of nice drivers to learn from.

The tires alone will give you 2-3 sec.

 

[Rttoys]

Endless suspension settings and tire pressure changes are in your future.

and yes, tires make a huge difference

 

[Stretch2126]

Anyone else not be able to put the sway bar on with the muffler? I put the sway bar on but the bottom loop of the muffler would hit and then not seal on the header. Just wondering if it was common for turbo guys

 

[Gtstorey]

I didn't have any issues with the soft ride sway bar and SS endlinks. And I think the SS endlinks just meant more ground clearance.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Anyone else not be able to put the sway bar on with the muffler? I put the sway bar on but the bottom loop of the muffler would hit and then not seal on the header. Just wondering if it was common for turbo guys

Photo of where you are getting the interference?

 

[Stretch2126]

I took it off and put the muffler back on it last weekend before I went racing. It’s an ss bar with the end links. I wasn’t sure if the mufflers are all welded a bit different cause it almost fits.

 

[Stretch2126]

unless I put it on backwards but I wouldn’t think it would be possible with the bends in it