DeTomaso Mailing List: March 2001, Message #199

Do NOT run the race on H-rated rubber.....Go with "NEW" Y (186 Mph) or Z
rated tires.
MD

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	scott black [SMTP:timepiecepr@yahoo.com]
> Sent:	Monday, March 05, 2001 12:32 PM
> To:	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject:	Need road racing advice
> 
> To all you road racers out there,
> 
> Mike Frazier and I are planning our assault on the Big Bend
> race (similar to the Silver State) in the first weekend of
> April.  We plan to run in the 100-average class for our
> first foray into this type of competition.  Unlike SS, this
> event is run in two legs with each person getting to drive
> one or both.  We plan to each drive a leg.  
> 
> 
> The car is basically sound having the following work
> completed in the past 18 months:
> 
> Rebuilt motor
> Rebuilt ZF
> New suspension including Koni's
> GTS springs
> 10 qt. oil pan
> 10" Campy's and new H rated BF Goodrich tires all around
> New Wilwood brakes with Porsche rotors on the front
> New hi-volume alum. water pump
> 
> I also have the lay down kit on the radiator with two
> Wilkinson sucker fans.  The new alum. radiator from him is
> still sitting in the box awaiting installation.
> 
> To prep, Frank Jerome is going to:
> 
> 1. install my racing seat
> 2. install a set of drivers side racing seat belts
> 3. install the fire extinguisher
> 4. change the synthetic oil in my 10 qt pan
> 5. tune the car 
> 6. put on a new front spoiler
> 7. check the u-joints & trans
> 8. perform a general racing tech of the Pantera
> 
> 
> We hope to borrow a trailer from one of the local Pantera
> guys and tow the car out.  I don't have a scanner, stop
> watch or GPS yet.  I doubt I'll invest in GPS at this
> point.  Any advice for us first timers?  
> 
> Scott Black
> 
> 
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