Philly SCCA event in Dover DE....

[Sam Strano]

Anyone else going? I see a few other Mustangs signed up other than my normal gang. I'll be there in my 2011 that I won Nationals with last year (one of the last times before I'm off to ESP). Mike Snyder and Lee Piccione will be there in the Shelby GT I won the previous 3 National Championships with too!

Come say hi, Strano Performance Parts will have Mustangs out in force! The event is being held @ Dover International Speedway.

 

[Chris B.]

I didn't go due to work, by my friend Eric went with his new 2011 WRX. I haven't seen him yet to ask how he did. He did mention someone was desigining the course that didn't design a course before. I am curious how it turned out.

 

[jayel579]

I wasnt there but here are pics from the event...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/autox4u/sets/72157626186426149/

 

[Sam Strano]

I didn't go due to work, by my friend Eric went with his new 2011 WRX. I haven't seen him yet to ask how he did. He did mention someone was desigining the course that didn't design a course before. I am curious how it turned out.

Eric Simmons? He did pretty well (helped in no doubt by his Strano Performance Parts supplied Koni's). The '11 WRX looks to be a great car for D-stock.

I had some issues. The lot is dirty and we ran first heat. And my gremlin is back that costs me about 200 hp... which isn't much fun since I was to start the ESP build soon.

 

[Chris B.]

Yes, Eric Simmons. He better do well in the '11 WRX because he told me he has to keep it for a few years, unlike his 103 previous cars.

Any clue to what is causing the loss of power?

 

[Sam Strano]

We know what's happening, just don't know why still. Luckily I've got some help from a Ford powertrain engineer, and we're proceeding with some new ideas. It's got me in a bind since I have to start prepping the car, or fall back to my Camaro for ESP (which I don't want to do, while fast I've been there done that).

 

[JesseW.]

hopefully its something easy and not the traction/stability control going stupid.

mine was losing power off boost (stumbling) at last month's autocross and it turned out i had 4 loose sparkplugs... changed them, made sure the new one's were tight, full power back.

 

[Sam Strano]

It's an issue with one of cam sensors dropping out, just haven't figured out why yet.

 

[jayel579]

You think they would have found the issue already. Are any of the Grand Am/Continential Tire Cup mustangs having the same issues with that motor Sam?

 

[Sam Strano]

Well, they had an issue that seemed the same, but it's a little different. We're on it. I'm getting some great help from some friends @ Ford. Just hope we can fix it soon.

 

[jayel579]

As long as its sorted by the NJ Pro, I saw you're registered in ESP. My home region is hosting that btw, I will be there working.