August 19, 2008 - Okay, we know the car's set up.
So it's time to start working on the other aspects of preparing for the race. The countdown is on.
First, it's time to fit a spare tire in the trunk. I couldn't do this before I had a full-depth tire on hand. It'll change the handling slightly but not enough to worry me. A bigger worry was making it fit! A little bit of clearancing on the rear of the trunk (ie, I sawed a slot in it and hit it with a hammer) lets me slide the wheel right into place. A stud was attached to the bottom of the trunk so a wingnut can hold the wheel in place. |
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