2009 One Lap of America

[GreenGSX]

I added a blog that details my tire selection process. I'd like to think it was a long tedious process that involved hours of research but in the end all I had to do is find a tire that met the benchmark for performance and price. Here it is.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/502-tire-selection.html

 

[GreenGSX]

Got the transmission installed and built a battery box over the weekend. For more details check out the latest blog entry..

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/503-transmission-2.html

 

[GreenGSX]

I've been getting a lot of inquires from guys wanting to lend a hand. In response I've posted another blog which details, for now, how everybody can help out. Soon we will have an official marketing page set-up but that isn't set to launch till the end of February.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/504-everybody-can-help-out.html

Thanks,

Tim

 

[JrCRXHF]

Good job guys and Good luck.

 

[mindset]

We are bringing a trailer for sure. Some of the things on the trailer are going to be a spare transmission, wheels, alt, brakes, etc..etc. Bringing the car and us back home is priority number one. I've tracked my Eclipse on race tires and on KhumoMX's so I know what tires can do for you. I also know that if you drive them right a crappy tire like the KhumoMX can keep up with Porsche's and vette's on race tires. So the short answer on tires is as much as we would love the best tire out there we have a budget that is stretched as thin a wire. So $200 a pop tires are out. Although we haven't finalized a tire choice yet we are considering the starspecs in a 255/40.

We would love to see fellow DSM guys across the country so PM me your contract info and we'll add you to the list. Just keep in mind that we will be hustling so we may not have lots of time to hang out. If you can't make it out to see us run we'll have everything streaming live so you can ride along with us.

Cool! Is that just going to be on a site you guys are going to set up? Make sure you post the link.

And not to be pushy on you but could I see a shot of the bay when you guys are done? Thanks

 

[GreenGSX]

Cool! Is that just going to be on a site you guys are going to set up? Make sure you post the link.

And not to be pushy on you but could I see a shot of the bay when you guys are done? Thanks

I am pretty sure the live stream will be on both sites. But stay tuned on DSMtuners because they are getting all the good stuff first including streams, video, photo's, and blogs.

Keep an eye on the blog page and you will find lots of shots of the engine bay as we build up for the race. As we near the start we will have better "glamor" shots to share as well.

 

[GreenGSX]

Parts are starting to make there way in with the biggest addition being a big stack of StarSpecs. I also got a 12ft section of high temp brake cooling ducting which is a departure from the dryer hose I normally use. I made the switch because I wanted to make sure it would last the whole trip. For a helmet I chose the G-Force modified which is a SA2005 certified helmet that features a big eye port and a channel in the padding for glasses. Also got a few quarts of ATE super blue which has worked great for me in the past and is less then $15 a can.

When new parts show up to the house its like Christmas for my little girl. She has more fun with the boxes then she does with stuff thats inside.

 

[eviltsi]

I would love to do this....

Good luck guys, I know you'll represent us well!!!

 

[GreenGSX]

I got a little bit of work done last night. I worked on modifying the brake line brackets that mount to the front struts. The lower collar on my DSS coilovers was hitting the stock ones so I welded on a tab to drop them a 1/2". We also had a meeting to set the schedule for March and really work on the "to do" list of mechanical items. Sunday is our next big work day and also when we get the trailer hitch. Not really enough to blog so I'll just put the photo's here.

 

[GreenGSX]

We are practicing our live video streaming at the monthly RochesterDSM club meeting. Its a dyno day at Street Tuned Motor Sports. The OLOA VR4 isn't ready for the dyno but when it is this is how we will bring it to you.

Rochester DSM OneLap Media

 

[GreenGSX]

The Rochester DSM One Lap team has officially started its sponsorship campaign and is currently looking for additional sponsors to help us offset the cost of this trip. With a worldwide audience, the One Lap of America, offers a unique opportunity to get your company name or your brand spread across America.

We have a broad spectrum of available packages and prices including options for video sponsors, car sponsors, and individuals who just want to lend a hand. For more information please visit the RochesterDSM One Lap of America website at:

Rochester DSM OneLap Sponsors

There is a pdf brochure at the bottom of the page and the different sponsor packages can be found in the green tab below the photo.

Contact us at:
[email protected]
or
585-598-4881

 

[GreenGSX]

Steve and I worked on getting the VPC out of the car, the upper IC pipes mocked up, and a temp install of the L1R turbo. We have our fingers crossed in hopes of getting the car to roll out of the garage this weekend.

You can read all about it and check out more photo's here:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/516-getting-closer-2.html

 

[GreenGSX]

The forcast called for warm weather so I took a day off from work to do some welding. I worked on putting an exhaust together for the VR4 that combined the system off the Eclipse with parts from the VR4 along with a pair of resonators to quite things down a bit. I am really happy how it turned out.

You can read more about it and check out more photo's on the blog...

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/518-building-exhaust.html

 

[GreenGSX]

I wasn't as productive on Saturday as I was on Sunday. I worked on getting the L1R turbo installed and that led to me building a new lower intercooler pipe and a host of other small nagging little issues. In the end the car didn't start like I had wanted it to but progress is progress so I will just have to wait until next weekend to get this rolling.

For more details and photo's check out the blog entry:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/522-installing-turbo.html

 

[420aWanaGoFAst]

Yea The one lap is bad ass my cousin has done it for 2 years running he was the green noble m400 derek whitis as well as his bmw m6 he says its an absolute blast

 

[GreenGSX]

Steve and I got everything buttoned up and we gave it a shot getting her started. The trouble was we forgot the laptop to set up ECMlink and the breaker for the battery kept tripping. The best we could do is a backfire. Check out the blog for more details and photot's.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/525-almost-there.html

 

[JMGSX]

I may be able to come out to the BeaveRun event. I grew up a few miles from there and have family there. I also can make a few calls to see if I can get the support of a machine shop in the event that anything drastic happens.

 

[GreenGSX]

teaser

 

[GreenGSX]

We've landed another sponsor. Actually its kind of a tandom or sorts.

Art Hoffman and FP have teamed up to lend us a complete FP3052 turbo system. Read all about here in our blog.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/526-little-more-power.html

 

[GreenGSX]

RochesterDSM is proud to announce that GalantVR4.com has signed on as a premier sponsor of the One Lap team. You can read all about it in our blog here..

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blog...m-one-lap.html

 

[UofACATS]

Art Hoffman and FP have teamed up to lend us a complete FP3052 turbo system.

Oh man you got a good turbo, that's AWESOME.

 

[GreenGSX]

I just got back from the alignment shop. We have a Firestone service center about 2 minutes from where I work and the guys there are great and if you get one of there lifetime alignments you never have to pay one again. It comes in really handy when you have a car like the One Lap VR4 where we are going to be constantly tweaking it until we get it right.

I have the ride height set just a touch lower then stock and here are my after alignment specs.

Front left
-2.63 camber
0.1 degrees toe
3.26 caster

Front right
-2.7 camber
0.1 degrees of toe
3.38 caster

Rear left
-2.3 camber
0.0 degrees toe

Rear right
-2.3 camber
0.0 degrees toe

Rear thrust angle
0.0

 

[GreenGSX]

Today was a long day getting the last projects finished up before we go to Beaverun this upcoming weekend. Today we got the trailer hitch installed, the radiator installed, one of the brake cooling ducts installed, the passenger side half-shaft, and the hoods swapped.

You can read more about it and check out the photos here in our blog.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/532-getting-ready-beaverun.html

 

[GreenGSX]

The Rochester DSM One Lap of America team is proud to announce that they have partnered with Dr. Robert Eden M.D. and the Children's Medical Group of Rhode Island as a premier sponsor.

The Children's Medical Group was launched in 1994 with the mission of providing expert pediatric and adolescent medical care in a university based and affiliated private practice setting.

www.childrensmedicalgroupri.com

You can read all about it on our blog here:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blo...l-group-ri-sponsors-rochesterdsm-one-lap.html

 

[GreenGSX]

It's been a long day and half but the One Lap Galant VR4 is now sporting rally colors.

For more details and photos check out these blogs,

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/537-paint.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/538-paint-2.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/greengsx/539-paint-3.html