Team Onasled and M7
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From: oHIo
Nice Opportunity ... Glad to see you taking it ALL in !!!
Me envious ...I pitted, crewed, drove, sweated and was frustrated ALL by myself at Mid-Ohio on Friday (Lost about 20mph on the straights, JCW intake wires broke, power steering went out, exhaust-header issues)
Minzila was there to watch and shoot the "ship" ..... Car goes in to the dealer today to get "fixed"
Me envious ...I pitted, crewed, drove, sweated and was frustrated ALL by myself at Mid-Ohio on Friday (Lost about 20mph on the straights, JCW intake wires broke, power steering went out, exhaust-header issues)
Minzila was there to watch and shoot the "ship" ..... Car goes in to the dealer today to get "fixed"
Amit,
I'll be focused towards BMWCCA D Modified. I will also check out NASA GTS (I think that's the class)
Phil.
Yikes... sorry to hear about those problems. Please keep us informed on what the problems just were.
I'll be focused towards BMWCCA D Modified. I will also check out NASA GTS (I think that's the class)
Phil.
Yikes... sorry to hear about those problems. Please keep us informed on what the problems just were.
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From: oHIo
Originally Posted by onasled
Amit,
I'll be focused towards BMWCCA D Modified. I will also check out NASA GTS (I think that's the class)
Phil.
Yikes... sorry to hear about those problems. Please keep us informed on what the problems just were.
I'll be focused towards BMWCCA D Modified. I will also check out NASA GTS (I think that's the class)
Phil.
Yikes... sorry to hear about those problems. Please keep us informed on what the problems just were.
Originally Posted by onasled
Well, first things first....
, I call it team "onasled", but I'm open to ideas from my friends here on NAM.... 
I consider today to be a big start for this project. Peter, of M7, has been a great support to date and we have made some very encouraging steps in the last few days toward a very 'cool' race car. Truly, I couldn't have asked for a better supporter for team onasled, as M7 has gone out of their way to help me try and meet my goals, which are ones that I believe will make this Mini community proud. The fact is that it has been your support here that did in fact help me with this God awful decision of campaigning my Mini S rather then just buying a track prepared M3
. I feel that many of the members of NAM should truly feel a connection with this car. Always know that you are more then welcome to feel as though you are part of this team.
As things are going now, it looks like we may not be hitting the track until mid to late spring. Wish it were sooner, but this project's goals have been raised in the past month and I have had to put it on hold untill I new exactly what I was ending up doing. It's also important for me to not rush and then have a car with issues on the track. I'll be hitting as many DEs as possible before I enter a race. This car will be very different from what it was, and it may take me some good track time to feel comfortable enough to get it in the way of others in a race.
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You can count on some great new videos.
Greg V
, I call it team "onasled", but I'm open to ideas from my friends here on NAM.... I consider today to be a big start for this project. Peter, of M7, has been a great support to date and we have made some very encouraging steps in the last few days toward a very 'cool' race car. Truly, I couldn't have asked for a better supporter for team onasled, as M7 has gone out of their way to help me try and meet my goals, which are ones that I believe will make this Mini community proud. The fact is that it has been your support here that did in fact help me with this God awful decision of campaigning my Mini S rather then just buying a track prepared M3
. I feel that many of the members of NAM should truly feel a connection with this car. Always know that you are more then welcome to feel as though you are part of this team. As things are going now, it looks like we may not be hitting the track until mid to late spring. Wish it were sooner, but this project's goals have been raised in the past month and I have had to put it on hold untill I new exactly what I was ending up doing. It's also important for me to not rush and then have a car with issues on the track. I'll be hitting as many DEs as possible before I enter a race. This car will be very different from what it was, and it may take me some good track time to feel comfortable enough to get it in the way of others in a race.
. You can count on some great new videos.
Some updates:
I've got some photos from this last week still in the camera that I will work on getting the computer. I hope to have a web site up shortly. - Today the new '05 transmission came in. It's still sitting in the back of the Suburban. What a nice tidy package this Mini tranny is. Easy enough for one person to carry around.
- Various parts have started to litter the shop, such as a new ATL 12 gal. aluminum fuel cell, fire suppression system, Tilton pedal set, Kirkey series 55 seat, and a pile of 1.75x.95 DOM steel tubing.
- Peter called today with some very encouraging news on something that, to me, will be the coolest part of this car. I really don't want to say more about it yet though... All I can say is that this project will be bring the Mini community some new and very cool parts via M7.
Greg V
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Originally Posted by RED FURY
I just got off the phone with MINI dealer ...burned out CAT and I need a new power steering pump, pump replcaed under warranty/ MINI-USA, I will get a new CAT for my header and hope that fixes it ... Meanwhile stock manifold goes back on
I have had the power steering fan go out which cause the power steering to fail during a race...not fun.
Also had two headers fail with melted cats, track speeds I discovered will destroy the cats. I have since gone to headers without the cat, no more problems.
Remember, my car has not been street-legal for long time....pretty soon you will have to decide on turning your car into a track car only.
Good luck,
Steve
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From: oHIo
Originally Posted by Paulo
Hi Phil, sorry to here you had problems.
I have had the power steering fan go out which cause the power steering to fail during a race...not fun.
Also had two headers fail with melted cats, track speeds I discovered will destroy the cats. I have since gone to headers without the cat, no more problems.
Remember, my car has not been street-legal for long time....pretty soon you will have to decide on turning your car into a track car only.
Good luck,
Steve
I have had the power steering fan go out which cause the power steering to fail during a race...not fun.
Also had two headers fail with melted cats, track speeds I discovered will destroy the cats. I have since gone to headers without the cat, no more problems.
Remember, my car has not been street-legal for long time....pretty soon you will have to decide on turning your car into a track car only.
Good luck,
Steve
Yes,,, I will I get the car back today, with the stock manifold back on... and a bill for replacement O2 sensor, gasket (melted) and labor .... I will have to wait for a new CAT to be sent and some welding to be done
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From: Sammamish, WA
Same thing happened to me
Paulo and Red Fury,
Melted the matrix in MINI's CAT last year during an enduro track day. Haven't heard of other failures, except yours. But, not surprised at all.
Replaced the CAT in my MINI with a stock item but welded flanges in the appropriate places. Now, I replace the CAT at the trackside with a "track pipe" and reinstall the CAT for the drive home. Glad that I did and have had no more problems. Want to keep my MINI as a dual purpose car. Here is the link that I posted if anyone is interested: http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=30302
Regards,
John Petrich in Seattle
Melted the matrix in MINI's CAT last year during an enduro track day. Haven't heard of other failures, except yours. But, not surprised at all.
Replaced the CAT in my MINI with a stock item but welded flanges in the appropriate places. Now, I replace the CAT at the trackside with a "track pipe" and reinstall the CAT for the drive home. Glad that I did and have had no more problems. Want to keep my MINI as a dual purpose car. Here is the link that I posted if anyone is interested: http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=30302
Regards,
John Petrich in Seattle
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From: oHIo
John,
I know of several more people in the same boat over the years, mainly with headers ...burned out CATs
I lost 20 mph in top end speed, lots of torque and HP, but still had a good track outing !!!!
here is what you need:
http://www.mini-madness.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=166
I know of several more people in the same boat over the years, mainly with headers ...burned out CATs
I lost 20 mph in top end speed, lots of torque and HP, but still had a good track outing !!!!
here is what you need:
http://www.mini-madness.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=166
Aaaaahhhh, got to drive a friend's Mini today.
Really, it's been so long that I forgot what a great car this is.
Needles to say, I left some fresh tire marks down my road
Really, it's been so long that I forgot what a great car this is.
Needles to say, I left some fresh tire marks down my road
Originally Posted by FlynHawaiian
is your car all done and almost ready to go?
Thanks for asking.
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From: L.A ca
Originally Posted by onasled
Aaaaahhhh, got to drive a friend's Mini today.
Really, it's been so long that I forgot what a great car this is.
Needles to say, I left some fresh tire marks down my road
Really, it's been so long that I forgot what a great car this is.
Needles to say, I left some fresh tire marks down my road
Randy
M7 Tuning
Originally Posted by pbraun
So, who is PLN's engine builder? Dave A?
Originally Posted by herbie hind
so .... if we all make a donation to team onasled will that help defeat the critics? ....bingo!!!! seriously i'll only end up buying beer .
Hey Greg,
I found these while checking out a friend's pics from Lime Rock, do you remember this...?
Images courtesy of Peter Wan aka Uptick.
I found these while checking out a friend's pics from Lime Rock, do you remember this...?
Images courtesy of Peter Wan aka Uptick.
Last edited by onasled; Sep 15, 2007 at 06:34 PM.
.... ahhhhh, those were the days...
Actually that's before the major mods went in and the car was still bearable on the street.
Thanks Joaquin. Was really good seeing you at LRP. Once again, just wish it was not such a short one.
Thanks for your help also with the race car project..
Actually that's before the major mods went in and the car was still bearable on the street.
Thanks Joaquin. Was really good seeing you at LRP. Once again, just wish it was not such a short one.
Thanks for your help also with the race car project..
pug poo picker-upper
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From: California
Originally Posted by onasled
Actually that's before the major mods went in
Partial roll cage, F/R BBK, M7 aero wing, wheels/tires, exhaust (and that's only the stuff that is visible)
Last edited by dave; Sep 8, 2006 at 01:17 PM.
Originally Posted by onasled
.... ahhhhh, those were the days...
Actually that's before the major mods went in and the car was still bearable on the street.
Thanks Joaquin. Was really good seeing you at LRP. Once again, just wish it was not such a short one.
Thanks for your help also with the race car project..
Actually that's before the major mods went in and the car was still bearable on the street.
Thanks Joaquin. Was really good seeing you at LRP. Once again, just wish it was not such a short one.
Thanks for your help also with the race car project..
I thought you might like to see those pics.
Dave, very good point. I didn't even think of that.
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From: Sammamish, WA
how did it happen?
Red Fury,
How did this happen to your CAT?
The same thing happened to my CAT after a 90 minute "enduro" track session. The reason I stopped the session was to leave the track to buy more gas!
I'm interested in your experience because I am thinking of doing track days again with my CAT in place. This year have been using a track pipe, but, it is a hassle to keep removing the CAT and installing the track pipe for every track day. Don't want to trash my CAT again. Why did your CAT fail?
John Petrich in Seattle
How did this happen to your CAT?
The same thing happened to my CAT after a 90 minute "enduro" track session. The reason I stopped the session was to leave the track to buy more gas!
I'm interested in your experience because I am thinking of doing track days again with my CAT in place. This year have been using a track pipe, but, it is a hassle to keep removing the CAT and installing the track pipe for every track day. Don't want to trash my CAT again. Why did your CAT fail?
John Petrich in Seattle