Wow... I just got home from work. Looks like Dave is retiring????? I don't get it.

Anyway, yeah, sometimes we're all busy and don't get to post much. I was barely on the forum at all today. Busy, busy day. I think I got on here to post for like 10 minutes, then had more work to do. Ugh. Anyway, dinner time.

 

Do I smell a change in routine? Robinson B-dubs (Buffalo Wild Wings) instead of Monroeville?

 

Huh? Where did this come from? Go OSU.

 

Wouldnt that be nice.

 

Yeah, unless you live in Greensburg...

 

Awesome where do you guys go for the wings? I know a place right by my house voted best wings in Pittsburgh by the post gazette like 3 or 4 times running it's called wings suds and spuds if anyone wants to check it out some other time but I'd be up for robinson just tell me where and when lol

Striker

07 Cobalt Coupe Ls in Victory Red

 

The routine is Gbg actually. Get it right. 3 nights last week... woot.




Heads up by the way... I got an infraction. Since it's Halfcent, I can see myself mouthing off... so a ban might be on the way.

 

Sweet. What did you get ticketed for?

 

Calling a kid an idiot because he said that ALL 2.4L Cobalt owners simply bought their car because they didn't want to pay the extra cash for an SS/SC.

 

Hmmmmmmm so many comments to comments on about the comments....

1) Mike, how often do you come out for wings for it to matter?

2) I thought that smell was Alicia's brakes from her track day, but maybe it's a change of venue... it's soo hard to distinguish

3) Dan, you know that is 100% and also the reason you bought it, so why argue??? It's like buying a V6 Camaro... Sure you can do it, but why?
( Note: The amount of sarcasm in this post is only a reflection of my good mood today. Not trying to get anyone riled up.. )

 

I can do Robinson so long as it's early, gotta work Friday.

 

Quick question for Dan or Al...

How much power can the stock 2.2 crank take? Would it be worth spending an extra $300 or so and just get the Eagle Forged 2.2 crank? I can get a stock 2.2 crank from GM for about ~450, and a few places sell the Eagle one for ~725. I thought maybe the forged one would be a bit lighter, help with the revs too since now the stroke will be longer.

Can't seem to find a used one on eBay or other forums, plus I don't know if I want a used one.

Also, is the flywheel bolt pattern the same? Would I need to get new bearings? Does this all need to get balanced at a shop is that a waste? Trying to get a complete shopping list. I want to yoink the block out this week sometime.

 

As a rule, I wouldn't want to reuse bearings from a different part. The wear pattern created by the previous part will be different. Kinda like a fingerprint.

Bearings are cheap and a sound investment. I'm not 100% sure if you would NEED it balanced, but if you want things the best you can, it can't hurt. Doing it right the 1st time is usually cheaper.

Can't answer the other questions.

 

You'll break rods before that crank will break, I hope . You have to use new bearings no matter what, both connecting rod and mains. I have no idea if either is lighter than the other tho.

 

^^ I want to steal your cherry picker sometime too. Let me know when your available.

 

I want a ride in your car ....that sounds pretty strong now ( in your sig) Also when can I get a ride on the choo-choo too. I was telling my wife about your job!

That's a shocker!

 

George!

How are you buddy???

Can't wait for Auto-X Season ( 2 weekends! ) to start to try out the new R-comps.

 

Let me know when you want a co-driver!

 

I'm open to one here and there. I don't want to do TOO many as I'm told I'm only going to get maybe half a season on the R-comps. I am not THAT worried about it, since I'm planning on buying a 2nd set later one once I see what kind of room I got, what I can fit, and how they work.

If I do nats this year ( which I'd like to ), I'll be buying a set before then for sure.

You let me know what your summer is going to look like and I'll let you know when the events are.

there's TONS going on.

 

I have my reasons.

 

Secrets.

 

Yeah... my point exactly.

Here's a bottle of antisocial behavior. Drink up!

 

id sure drink a bottle of anything rightnow

 

Well here's the thing. You are going to chew through the R comps a bit faster at first until you get used to the grip. I would budget 3 sets this year, with your nationals set going on about 3 autocrosses before you go to Kansas. This will get them juicey and sticky. I always found about 12 runs would get mine perfect.

That being said, I will be a bit easier on the tires than you. Nothing personal, I am used to driving on them and you will no doubt catch on pretty fast after the first set or so. However, I only would plan on me showing up for about 3-4 events during the whole year but it will give you a yard stick to compete against for times in the same car. Think of my return as Rocky 6 in autocrossing. The old timer gettin back in the ring to see what he can still do

It may be easiest to send me your calendar and I'll let you know what I can hit a few weeks in advance!

 

Hola. I smell summer.

Figured I'd sneak my way into here.

School's done for me Apr. 28!