Why? How do I know .... High heat ?

My car is used daily and visits about 8-10 tracks a year, usual track events, higher HP MCS, modified, 7500 redline

 

Red Fury,
I know how mine happened. I think that your "high heat" theory is correct.

But, your number of track days doesn't seem out of line. What about the length of the sessions? My CAT failure seemed to occur after a very long track session, 90 minutes, and got progressively worse there after.

Understanding the failure mode has implications for anyone who wants to track their MINI. I haven't heard of failures when the sessions are 20 minutes long, with a cool down lap. That said, I wonder if tracking a MINI leads to progressive CAT failure. Don't know. I have a track pipe that I insert to replace the CAT for track days only. See this link:
http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=30302

Regards,
John Petrich in Seattle

 

Any more news on the car, onasled?

mb

 

Greg has been busy with his car and progress is going well. He's been cautious about his posts. The car will be very trick and far different than the average race MINI. I've seen the car and pics in private. We'll all have to wait for it's preview this spring. Trust me it's going to be different. Enough said.

Hope I didn't say too much Greg!!!!!!!!!

 

No Larry, didn't say too much ..

Possible future article about the car coming up in Roundel.
Still tons to do. Just know that every bolt on this car is being scrutinized. We had some suspension design issues, but the outcome will be even more rewarding.
One of the reasons that so much time is being taken is that I personally am doing a lot of the work. Learning to mill and turn new aluminum bushings is my latest thing. It's a good feeling knowing that I personally know every bolt and weld on this car.

 

Sounds awesome - can't wait for the roundel article.

mb

 

Let us know when we can drive it !!!

I will be looking to head to some track days in April for sure




Or Maybe drive alongside, or behind it

 

You've sure come a long way in the last three years...

BTW...did you ever get my PM about the graphics?

 

I went up to Greg's tonight with Randy from M7 and checked out the car and snapped some pics. I thought you guys might want to see what's going on, this car is going to be awesome when it's done!

 

Nice job Greg!

Now I guess I'll have another reason to call you!

Looking forward to see you run the beast at the Toronto Cart race in July! (no pressure )

Alain

 

Now the cat is out of the bag. I still think the rear arms off my GP would have been nice on that thing. Nice job. Don't give out too much info.

 

Greg,
Did you see Way's photos of the cars in the UK Challenge? One I thought was interesting showed the rear anti-rool bar mounted on the foor of the boot with the end-links going down through the floor.
http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r...England056.jpg
Jim

 

 

Nice pics.

That's fantabulous!:impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient :impatient



I wonder what it would be like to drive on the street!
Oops my fillings got loose.

 

Check The R56 P/N. They should be cheaper. Hint hint

 

We may get to find out as Greg did point out that the car is still registered The attention to detail so far leads me to beleive that the remaining plans for the completion of this car will be accomplished to the same impecable standard. The staff he has working on the car has a very impressive resume and it was great to get to meet them and talk about past acquaintances from the early 70's The Mini communtiy will be proud of this one when it gets it's chance to go out and fight with the " big ' boys . I can't wait

Randy M7 Tuning

 

Did the Motons not work out?

 

Greg has the Leda's on the car at present but I do not know what his plans wil be once the car is actually on the track. I am presently working with another track car that does have the Motons on it and he is very happy with the results.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Yea, he probably wont have to rebuild the Motons every season...

Is Greg going to be doing BMWCCA stuff only?

And do I see a place for a side exit exhaust?

-Brian

 

ASFDABDABA!!!!!

I need some new underwear!

 

The Motons is a long story, so I won't go into it. The Ledas are scarry, but should get us started. They are a top shock for sure, but as Brian says, they leak when you look at them.
I will concentrate mostly in BMWCCA and may do NASA GTS.
Yes, side exhaust.

 

Damn You Greg

You keep giving away your super secret corporate stuff.

 

Very nice Greg.

Have you thought about USTCC through NASA? You should do very well with a car like that.

Are you shooting for next season, or do you think you can get it out to the track in 2007? Maybe just development?

-Brian

 

Randy, thanks for the nice feedback. Yes, I am very lucky to have Ted Sullivan as a friend and neighbor. His design and build experience is priceless. Also David Morrow is a very talented and dedicated friend who keeps me reeled in to reality ..

Just to note that the car in my sig, a GT1 tube frame Camano was designed, built, and raced by Ted. That car is now owned by another, but a sister car was just re-obtained by Ted from a past customer that passed away. The chassis was left out in the elements for a year and needs a bunch of TLC, but we hope to have that car on the track this season.

Was great to see you Randy and Partsman.

 

What can I say Brian .... I was shooting for the '06 season ..
I 'plan' on having the car on the track by spring.