Milwaukee Midget

[Milwaukee Midget]

Hey, I remember those Hartwells! Look great!

I'll hit the driver's side tonight - there is no down-time - only different issues to address.

I'm thinking this weekend might be a good opportunity to clean up and detail the engine bay.  The weatherman says we're looking at 60 degrees - hasn't been that warm here since the first week in February . . .

Chris,
Sending it back to the mfg is a pretty good idea, power to the ground leg is asking for trouble. When it comes to electronic anything on a car the ground connection is probably the most important. I would suggest a separate wire from the ground connection back to the battery ground plus additional ground wires to the engine block and anything else that is handy. You just can't have enough grounds, as long as they are all referenced to the battery ground.

Rex

Sent everything - including the electronic test chassis - all bolted together to Electromotive for them to test.  If it passes muster on their bench, it will be a bolt-up to the engine on the dyno.

On the car itself, not only is the ECU and the DFU grounded to the chassis, separate ground wires are attached to both, which share the bolt on the bellhousing with the ground strap.  I duplicated the same process on the test chassis - I just didn't pay close enough attention to the details.

I know it worked in the car - it's this "out-of-body" experience I've had a bit of trouble with.

Let's hope I haven't fried something.

[38flattie]

Chris, you'll get it sorted out, and when you do, I'm betting you have success on the salt!

See you in a couple of months- I'm not a big beer drinker, but if there is something you like from one of our Colorado breweries, I'll bring it with me.

[Milwaukee Midget]

See you in a couple of months- I'm not a big beer drinker, but if there is something you like from one of our Colorado breweries, I'll bring it with me.

Appreciate the offer, but as it happens, Kate's nephew, Nick, will be out from Boulder to help the project along - and bring supplies.

Interesting character.  He used to manage the Trek Mountain Bike Team, owns a company that trades in high end used and discontinued bicycle parts, and has worked with some pretty decent up-and-coming independent musicians.  He's started a project which is 1/2 whimsy, 1/2 brilliance -

http://galaxiesessions.com/about/

I've actually driven this car, but I haven't played guitar in it . . . yet.

[Milwaukee Midget]

A little Polygamy Porter (thanks, Don), a little patience, and viola – all Hartells installed.

Now if I had only remembered to charge the battery for the camera . . .

That Memory Lapse Pale Ale seems to have a long lasting effect . . .

[Tman]

I am sure I have crossed mountainbike paths with him after being in the industry so long.

Have Buddy bring you some cans of Dales Pale Ale and Old Chub!!

[Milwaukee Midget]

I am sure I have crossed mountainbike paths with him after being in the industry so long.

Have Buddy bring you some cans of Dales Pale Ale and Old Chub!!

Scotch Ale's for punters, mate. 

Dale's sounds intriguing - hops and more hops - just perfect after a hot, dry day of racing and/or swearing at a Midget.

The Sprecher Special Amber Vienna Style Lager comes in cans - I'm thinking that and Ol' Speckled Hen, along with the mead we whipped up, some Templeton Rye and Kate's requisite Hendrick's and Tonic will be the beverages of choice under the portable pygmy pop-up.  And whatever Fordboy puts in a request for.

Hmmmm . . . Fordboy . . . Probably going to have to bring the large cooler . . .



 

[gkabbt]

Scotch Ale's for punters, mate. 

Dale's sounds intriguing - hops and more hops - just perfect after a hot, dry day of racing and/or swearing at a Midget.

The Sprecher Special Amber Vienna Style Lager comes in cans - I'm thinking that and Ol' Speckled Hen, along with the mead we whipped up, some Templeton Rye and Kate's requisite Hendrick's and Tonic will be the beverages of choice under the portable pygmy pop-up.  And whatever Fordboy puts in a request for.

Hmmmm . . . Fordboy . . . Probably going to have to bring the large cooler . . .

Mmmmmm, more talk of beer!
I swear I going to have to drive out for the next dyno day!   

Gregg

[fordboy628]

And whatever Fordboy puts in a request for.

Hmmmm . . . Fordboy . . . Probably going to have to bring the large cooler . . .

Midget,

Yes, the large cooler is probably a good idea.    Not necessarily on my account though. . . . . . .
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc, etc
Fordboy

[Stainless1]

And whatever Fordboy puts in a request for.

Hmmmm . . . Fordboy . . . Probably going to have to bring the large cooler . . .

Midget,

Yes, the large cooler is probably a good idea.    Not necessarily on my account though. . . . . . .
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc, etc
Fordboy

Quality is good 
but quality in quantity is really good             

[Milwaukee Midget]

And whatever Fordboy puts in a request for.

Hmmmm . . . Fordboy . . . Probably going to have to bring the large cooler . . .

Midget,

Yes, the large cooler is probably a good idea.    Not necessarily on my account though. . . . . . .
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc, etc
Fordboy

Quality is good 
but quality in quantity is really good             

I'll bring both.  Save me a couple for after my runs - please . . .

[fordboy628]

And whatever Fordboy puts in a request for.

Hmmmm . . . Fordboy . . . Probably going to have to bring the large cooler . . .

Midget,

Yes, the large cooler is probably a good idea.    Not necessarily on my account though. . . . . . .
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc, etc
Fordboy

Quality is good 
but quality in quantity is really good             

I'll bring both.  Save me a couple for after my runs - please . . .

Well that ought to be motivation for a speedy run then!!!   

Let's see, 7 miles at a max of 22mph, would be about 20 minutes consumption time. . .   AND, it's SURE to be HOT. . . . . hmmmm. . . . . better be speedy. 
 
Consumptionboy

[Geo]

Let's see, 7 miles at a max of 22mph, would be about 20 minutes consumption time. . .   AND, it's SURE to be HOT. . . . . hmmmm. . . . . better be speedy. 

That's old news.  I heard rumors of big improvements this year.  What's the latest plan? 

Geo

[Milwaukee Midget]

Let's see, 7 miles at a max of 22mph, would be about 20 minutes consumption time. . .   AND, it's SURE to be HOT. . . . . hmmmm. . . . . better be speedy. 

That's old news.  I heard rumors of big improvements this year.  What's the latest plan? 

Geo

I just got off the phone with Electromotive, and indeed, I have ducked a bullet.  The unit tested as it should, it's being shipped out today via UPS, and I should see it on Monday.  I'll call and confirm a date for my Northern Illinois Recon mission.

Okay guys - I think it's fund raising time for Landracing.com!

If it's okay with Slim, I'd like to propose a DYNO-THON!!!

I'll contribute $1.00 per horsepower on our best pull to Landracing.com.  Fordboy will be the arbiter of the math, and I'll post up the print-outs.

You pick a monetary amount, multiply that by the horsepower "the Grenade" produces, and send Slim a check for that amount.

I'll chat with Jon, and we'll see if we can't make this a separate thread.

More info soon.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Unh, sure, as long as you (the guy that's starting this fund-raiser) make some kind of stipulation like "All multipliers must be two-digit whole integers or greater".  Thanks, Chris.

[Elmo Rodge]

Unh, sure, as long as you (the guy that's starting this fund-raiser) make some kind of stipulation like "All multipliers must be two-digit whole integers or greater".  Thanks, Chris.

Integers are already whole.  Wayno