Really sad to learn about the issues. I'd fix up the gearbox / trans and give it one last go. If it doesn't respond the right way, move on. I believe giving it more time and not enjoying the result isn't worth it, IMO. Find something that brings the joy back. Good luck!
Don’t lose hope, Will. You’re so close to getting the car perfect.
Well... that was disappointing.
Left on Friday yesterday for Laguna. For those you who don't know. The entire state of California is basically on fire right now. Luckily for us, the track event was still on despite 10000 acre fire raging right next door.
Didn't matter though.... I'll elaborate.
Got let out in the early morning to do some laps around the track. Just wanted to stretch her legs and see what she could do.
Car was driving really funny from the get go. Felt SUPER sluggish but figured maybe it was just cold and it was still warming up. Anyways, once the tires were hot enough I decided to push her a little bit more. As soon I did, the car popped out of gear and I could hear rattling. Crap.
For a moment, I thought I had somehow money shifted, but then I realized I was mid turn so there was no way I was even shifting. Slowed it down. Put her back in second....then third. Still fine. Gave it a bit more gas... getting back to speed ... trying 4th gear.... Nope. Completely gone. Car was making an extremely loud rattling sound. (hard to describe but it sounds like ice in a blender).
Done for the day. That was at 9:20 am. Literally, the second lap of the entire day. Ridiculous.
At this point, I'm pretty frustrated with the car. Just feels like I've been solving issue after issue for the past 6 months or so. I'm not sure what to do right now other than to fix the car so it can run. But i am seriously considering moving to another platform.
It's not even about the money spent. I don't have a lot of time to go out and track these days so to have a car that can only run 20% makes things that much more frustrating.
Could just use this opportunity to install a sequential transmission instead. Several reputable companies make sequentials for the FK8.
link?
Here you go:
As I mentioned before, I think I enjoy rowing my gears in this car. I think if the car had about 100 more hp, it might be worth it to look into a sequential. But at this stage, it's just something I really enjoy doing with the car.
Got to say, man, would be a shame to see you leave this platform. I'm sure you're build has been an inspiration for many on this platform and FB alike. I guess it goes to show, need to pay to play. Especially when you start pushing it past a certain point.
Yeah! Can you shoot me over his info?
