Caprice countdown to 300k

Non-repair car talk
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

WP_20160111_17_24_33_Pro.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Adam
Posts: 2273
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:50 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by Adam »

Jenn's Civic hit that over Thanksgiving.
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

My car will do donuts at 300k. I think it is looking forward to it.

I don't think I am going to break anything. I ran it up to 100 the other morning chasing this 3-series. Last night I did some shenanigans on a ramp due to a VERY slow car in front of me (rode the brakes, punched it, did a 2-1 and went sideways for a second or two, just to relieve some stress). It was fine.

My only real concern is a fire from high engine bay temps. Normally under full power I'd be building speed and thus lots of air would be entering the engine bay, like around the exhaust manifolds. There is various grease and oil all over the place, though I don't know how combustible it really is. The other thing is, I sort of haven't washed it in a long time, and I used to wash both the engine bay and spray underneath. So there will be more stuff than usual.

If I could hold it in 1st, then I'd really have no concerns other than heat. A bunch of 1-2s and 2-1s is probably not going to be good for it. With a posi carrier, I will have no axle issues.

Well, I also want to stop before the tires are down to belts...
Fast_Ed
Posts: 550
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:45 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by Fast_Ed »

I have fire extinguishers. We should prob bring the big garage one at least... Maybe a little one so we don't have to waste a big one on a small fire.
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

This was supposed to be the 299,250 update.
WP_20160122_06_12_33_Pro.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

299,300+...

Still thinking mid-Feb or so.
Adam
Posts: 2273
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:50 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by Adam »

kevm14 wrote:299,300+...

Still thinking mid-Feb or so.
At this rate, my Fleetwood might get there first...
/s
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

299,5xx.
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

WP_20160210_06_10_05_Pro.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
kevm14
Posts: 16024
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:28 pm

Re: Caprice countdown to 300k

Post by kevm14 »

When I get home it will be like 299,995 or something. Unless I go out to lunch.
WP_20160218_06_32_08_Pro.jpg
Oh, I forgot I am going to someone's retirement thing after work. So it will definitely roll 300k while driving home tonight.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Post Reply