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Gary Sheehan's Long Beach GP Blog Updates part 2

GarySheehan 04-05-2007 05:39 PM

[QUOTE=STi-MAN;17619596]you guys are still running the stock u subframe? why not opt for a lighter weight one?[/QUOTE]

It has been modified and is doing more than it was originally designed for.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
[url]www.garysheehan.com[/url]
[url]www.myspace.com/garysheehan[/url]
[email�protected] 04-05-2007 08:26 PM

[QUOTE=jblaine;17617517]Is it just me, or are you guys cutting it awful close? Isn't the race in like... 9 days or so? :confused:[/QUOTE]

In Gary timing, he has YEARS of time left :lol:

looking good guys

i left you a message earlier.
Tom
MPME 04-05-2007 11:19 PM

[QUOTE=STi-MAN;17619596]you guys are still running the stock u subframe? why not opt for a lighter weight one?[/QUOTE]

PM me and I'll give you the address where to send yours to.
CirrusWRX 04-05-2007 11:45 PM

Any chance this race is going to be broadcast live?? (I know it won't be a bunch of tube framed fiberglass shells doing roundy rounds, but one can hope...)
Patrick Olsen 04-06-2007 12:30 AM

[QUOTE=CirrusWRX;17624018](I know it won't be a bunch of tube framed fiberglass shells doing roundy rounds, but one can hope...)[/QUOTE]
Fiberglass shells? What series is that? :confused:
pio!pio! 04-06-2007 01:04 AM

trans am perhaps?
mpj_becks 04-06-2007 01:42 AM

Looking good Gary!

Good luck with all the remaining prep and test day prior to getting out there and mixing it up with big dogs at Long Beach.

Mike
Justin911 04-06-2007 04:03 AM

[QUOTE=GarySheehan;17617865]Things are closer than we'd like them to be, but we'll definitely be hitting the track for shake-down and set-up testing prior to Long Beach. Also consider that these photos are nearly a week old now. There's a lot more that's been done.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
[url]www.garysheehan.com[/url]
[url]www.myspace.com/garysheehan[/url][/QUOTE]

Thats awesome Gary. i am glad to hear all is going well. Good luck with the testing and see you next weekend!
CirrusWRX 04-06-2007 10:05 AM

[QUOTE=Patrick Olsen;17624451]Fiberglass shells? What series is that? :confused:[/QUOTE]

Awwww man I'm so busted! I meant NASCAR but I must be retarded cause I guess it's really sheet-metal not fiberglass.

I am SUCH an idiot thanks for pointing it out to me!!!!!! :)

I must have confused everybody with what I was saying!!!!!!
shemoves 04-06-2007 12:04 PM

[QUOTE=CirrusWRX;17627322]Awwww man I'm so busted! I meant NASCAR but I must be retarded cause I guess it's really sheet-metal not fiberglass.

I am SUCH an idiot thanks for pointing it out to me!!!!!! :)

I must have confused everybody with what I was saying!!!!!![/QUOTE]

I thought they used fiberglass too.

left...
[email�protected] 04-06-2007 01:56 PM

[QUOTE=shemoves;17628658]I thought they used fiberglass too.

left...[/QUOTE]

they use kevlar front and rear bumpers the rest of the "body" is steel.

i know. i used to build the front and rear bumpers at Roush racing. that jerb ranked only slightly higher than guy that cleans the grease traps at the taco shop.
spazegun2213 04-06-2007 02:16 PM

Gary,
whats it like to use non power brakes? i noticed that the tiltons are not vacuum assisted (of it least it does not look like it).

-Ross
chkltcow 04-06-2007 02:22 PM

[QUOTE=CirrusWRX;17624018]Any chance this race is going to be broadcast live?? [/QUOTE]

Speed Channel
Saturday, April 21
GT - 3:00 p.m.
Eastern Time
Hotrodguru 04-06-2007 02:28 PM

Just hit up your myspace Gary..."Gary Sheehan has 34 billion friends"

:lol:
spazegun2213 04-06-2007 02:35 PM

[QUOTE=Hotrodguru;17630561]Just hit up your myspace Gary..."Gary Sheehan has 34 billion friends"

:lol:[/QUOTE]

yup, garys a pimp :disco:
GarySheehan 04-06-2007 03:17 PM

[QUOTE=spazegun2213;17630413]Gary,
whats it like to use non power brakes? i noticed that the tiltons are not vacuum assisted (of it least it does not look like it).

-Ross[/QUOTE]
Tends to be a more firm, linear pedal. The key is that everything in the system has to be taken into account. You size the master cylinders based on pedal ratio of the pedal box, piston area and rotor diameter.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
[url]www.garysheehan.com[/url]
[url]www.myspace.com/garysheehan[/url]
CirrusWRX 04-06-2007 03:29 PM

[QUOTE=chkltcow;17630482]Speed Channel
Saturday, April 21
GT - 3:00 p.m.
Eastern Time[/QUOTE]

Thank you! :)

Sadly, it appears according to [url]www.world-challenge.com[/url] that the actual race takes place on April 13-15. April 15 also happens to be the "Samsung 500 NASCAR" event, so that would probably explain why Speed will be showing the race on the following Saturday, April 21.
TyrannoSullyRex 04-06-2007 03:33 PM

[QUOTE=CirrusWRX;17631310]Thank you! :)

Sadly, it appears according to [url]www.world-challenge.com[/url] that the actual race takes place on April 13-15. April 15 also happens to be the "Samsung 500 NASCAR" event, so that would probably explain why Speed will be showing the race on the following Saturday, April 21.[/QUOTE]
The Speed GT and Touring have typically been shown a week late.
spazegun2213 04-06-2007 04:01 PM

[QUOTE=GarySheehan;17631179]Tends to be a more firm, linear pedal. The key is that everything in the system has to be taken into account. You size the master cylinders based on pedal ratio of the pedal box, piston area and rotor diameter.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
[url]www.garysheehan.com[/url]
[url]www.myspace.com/garysheehan[/url][/QUOTE]

wow, sounds complicated... lol

good luck
chkltcow 04-06-2007 05:33 PM

[QUOTE=CirrusWRX;17631310]Thank you! :)

Sadly, it appears according to [url]www.world-challenge.com[/url] that the actual race takes place on April 13-15. April 15 also happens to be the "Samsung 500 NASCAR" event, so that would probably explain why Speed will be showing the race on the following Saturday, April 21.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's where I got the info from. It's a shame we don't get to see these things live, and there's not more road racing... but alas, we all knew it was coming when they moved the Speed TV headquarters to Charlotte so they'd be closer to our NASCAR Mecca here in NC :(
GarySheehan 04-08-2007 02:32 PM

Happy Easter Update!
Sitting in an airport getting ready to fly home on Easter Sunday. I spent the day with the team working on the car all day yesterday. Things are coming along nicely, the work is top notch, but there is still quite a bit of critical work to do.

The team has become more reserved about what info and pictures can be shared about the car as we approach race day. We definitely don't want to show all of our cards to the competition. So I will be releasing photos as they are approved for public release.

So here's one of the photos I can release. This is how we are getting one air duct to the rotor. The frame rails' outside wall was cut from the car, leaving a fairly large "C" channel. A 3" tube was inserted into the channel, then the channel was reboxed to secure the duct and return the frame to it's previous strength. This gives the duct a nice clean shot from the front of the car into the wheel well. It's beautiful work and looks fantastic painted. As you can imagine, finding room past a 305mm wide tire is tricky, this solution will work very well!

The Brembo brakes have been installed on the car front and rear. 355mm 78 vane front and 328mm 48 vane rear rotors, 4-piston monoblocks up front, 4 piston rears. In order to get the rear rotors and calipers on, the stock backing plate (and e-brake hardware, of course) had to be removed. Brembo fabricated a new bracket that bolts into the same location that the backing plate did. A very nice touch is that the bracket also has a mount for the stock wheel speed sensor.

Along with the new brakes, the new master cylinders came in and were installed. I've still got a bit of tweaking to do with the pedal assembly. Since everything is adjustable, it takes a bit of effort to position everything where you think you want them. And with a brand new system like this, it's not necessarily as easy as turning an adjustment screw. The threaded shafts on the new master cylinders are too long and position the brake pedal too close to me, so those shafts will have to be cut down. The linkage from the Tilton throttle pedal to the stock/modified electronic throttle is also a bit too long, so that will require modification as well.

The Motec chassis and engine wiring looms are in the car and those things are works of art. Every connector is right where it's supposed to be with no extraneous connectors or wiring anywhere. That harness itself must have saved 35 pounds and makes the engine bay and interior look so clean! Motec also finished wiring the center console and got that back to us. It reminds me of the cockpit of an airplane. Switches, knobs, levers, relays, breakers, etc. it's all there. To me, this center console screams racecar louder than anything else in the interior. It's all business. The ADL and M800 are also mounted and ready to go. Motec has the steering wheel and is building the loom for that right now.

Jamie got the final structure of the side exhaust complete late in the week so Nick finished up the last touches on it last night. The exhaust exits through the side skirt at about a 45 degree angle. Nick fabricated an aluminum heat shield to protect the skirt that looks like it came out of the same mold that the fiberglass did. It's gorgeous! Beware to any that get to see this car at speed on the passenger side of the car. You will get an earful!

Most of the bodywork has been painted and installed. Still have some work to do on the nose and splitter. Last year's wing structure has been scrapped. The new aluminum wing stanchions pass through slits in the rear fenders either side of the trunk lid and go all the way to the floor of the trunk, where they are bolted to transmit downforce directly to the frame rails.

I can't tell you how different the car is this year. There's not a single bolt that passes through sheetmetal in the interior to secure anything. Everything has its own custom pedestal, platform or pad welded into the floor with threaded bungs to bolt to. Every factory hole in the sheetmetal has had a plug made for it that's been welded into place. I can't wait for everyone to see it.

So, one more Herculean push to get the car nearly completed today. The car goes to Motec tomorrow to configure the M800. From there it will go to the chassis dyno for gross tuning and initial engine break in. Then the car is on track Tuesday for the chassis shakedown and fine tuning the engine maps and making sure all the systems are programmed correctly. Wednesday will be another test day focusing on chassis tuning. Then the car goes back to the shop for some clean-up and final prep. We load into the Long Beach paddock Thursday morning. If everything goes according to plan, the SCCA will have an area set up on Pine street Thursday evening where several of the WCGT cars will be on public display, including ours.

A police escort will lead the racecars from the paddock area through the city streets to the display area on Pine. Should be a hoot!

More photos and info soon.
Element Tuning 04-08-2007 02:39 PM

Gary,

Good luck! I'll be cheering you guys on from the sidelines!

Thanks,
Phil
[url]www.elementtuning.com[/url]
jblaine 04-08-2007 02:58 PM

That's like reading a car enthusiast erotica story. Can't wait to plop myself in front of the TV on race day. It would be nice to have a good finish, but... just finish :)
drees 04-08-2007 03:13 PM

Great post, Gary, glad to hear that everything is coming along well and things are on target even though the schedule is tight. :)
STi-MAN 04-08-2007 03:26 PM

gary good luck.. and thanks for all the great info. MPME if i had a extra ligthened subframe and alot of money i would donate one to you guys hahah.
tdm74 04-08-2007 08:17 PM

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franke3c 04-09-2007 02:37 AM

+1 for more pictures..

good luck with the race!
bubba03wrx 04-09-2007 04:18 AM

r u guys going to take incar video footage again? I enjoyed watching last years
gimmewar 04-09-2007 04:42 AM

amazing transformation from last years car.

it's obvious you guys are making more of a race car this season, did funding go up or was it just time spent petitioning the ruling committee into letting you guys do more?

Mike
rbahr 04-09-2007 09:21 AM

Hi Gary,

Best of luck.

Can you share a picture of the 'backing plate' you are using for brake cooling?

TIA

Ray
javid 04-09-2007 03:57 PM

Good luck to Gary and all of the ESX GT team!

Make us proud.

Javid
6Gun Racing
AdsWRX 04-09-2007 09:43 PM

I am on a plane tomorrow night Gary. I land at midnight in LA. Cya soon. Adam
shemoves 04-10-2007 11:40 AM

[QUOTE=STi-MAN;17648434]gary good luck.. and thanks for all the great info. MPME if i had a extra ligthened subframe and alot of money i would donate one to you guys hahah.[/QUOTE]

Are you guys in need of a subframe replacement? I would be able to source either for you.
TurboRX 04-12-2007 06:07 AM

hope everything is going according to your timeline. I assume youve all been extremely busy this week, I just hope all your hard work pays off. Good luck you guys!
Need BB 04-13-2007 05:39 PM

Practice session begins soon!
Patrick L 04-13-2007 06:16 PM

I better see daliy updates with pictures on here from you guys that are out there. :p
Patrick L 04-13-2007 06:21 PM

[QUOTE=Need BB;17718738]Practice session begins soon![/QUOTE]

Not till 5:35pm PST
grippgoat 04-13-2007 06:51 PM

[QUOTE=Top_Dog;17719219]Not till 5:35pm PST[/QUOTE]

Is there a website that will have live timing?

-Mike
Joel Gat, 1.8L 04-13-2007 06:54 PM

Hello,

Mike, click on the session you want to see (ie, Practice 1), here:
[url]http://www.world-challenge.com/events/index.php?base=25&story=2007%20Toyota%20Grand%20Prix%20of%20Long%20Beach#[/url]

Joel
grippgoat 04-13-2007 07:53 PM

[QUOTE=Joel Gat, 1.8L;17719525]Hello,

Mike, click on the session you want to see (ie, Practice 1), here:
[url]http://www.world-challenge.com/events/index.php?base=25&story=2007%20Toyota%20Grand%20Prix%20of%20Long%20Beach#[/url]

Joel[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Got it up and ready to go. Woot!

Is this a combined TC and GT practice? I see Eric Curran on the list...

-Mike
Patrick L 04-13-2007 08:02 PM

GT only at LBGP
TC is off
grippgoat 04-13-2007 08:35 PM

Times are starting to come in!

-Mike

EDIT: "7:39:10pm No. 27 Sheehan is slow on the front straight, with smoke coming from the back of the car. "

Goat damnit >_<
bastich 04-13-2007 08:40 PM

damn

maybe they can get it fixed.
zzyzx 04-13-2007 08:42 PM

"Car 27 needs to be removed from the front straight..."

Well, that didn't last long. Looks like it's going to be a long night in the pits.
grippgoat 04-13-2007 08:42 PM

Not to mention:

7:40:52pm Car No. 27 needs to be removed from the front straight.
7:40:30pm RED FLAG


*sigh*

-Mike
STi-MAN 04-13-2007 08:44 PM

hope things get worked out.
remowgn 04-13-2007 08:46 PM

Here's to hoping it's something small... :(
STi-MAN 04-13-2007 08:48 PM

friday the 13th... sucks to happen in the second lap.
Patrick L 04-13-2007 09:20 PM

Joel, any info on what happen?
Need BB 04-13-2007 09:28 PM

Not new to SCCA SPEED World Challenge, but making his first appearance since Long Beach last year is the No. 27 Subaru WRX STi of Gary Sheehan. The ESX Motorsports team endured engine problems before the car even arrived at the track, but is hoping for better luck once the rubber hits the road.
Abdias 04-13-2007 09:58 PM

any updates?

hope it can be sorted out quickly.
subeesteve25 04-14-2007 01:48 AM

looking forward to see this car beat up on some vettes and vipers. practice tomorrow at 9:35 am, I cannot wait.
Need BB 04-14-2007 02:41 AM

Here a photo from the Speed GT's Website.

[IMG]http://www.world-challenge.com/files/photos/DSC_6963-720.jpg[/IMG]
Justin911 04-14-2007 02:50 AM

damn the car looks so good! i can't wait for sunday! good luck Gary. I look forward to saying hi to ya again in the garage!

Justin
Need BB 04-14-2007 12:42 PM

Car is not out for the 2nd practice! Was it forced to retire for the race?
Patrick L 04-14-2007 12:43 PM

I guess they didn't get the car fixed. He's not showing up on T&S on the second practice right now.
shemoves 04-14-2007 02:37 PM

I know how rumors can fly on NASIOC, but I really hope they can race on Sunday. Any updates?
Rally_wgn 04-14-2007 03:00 PM

Here's hoping they get the car running for the race.
shemoves 04-14-2007 03:24 PM

Do they have to be at all the practice/Qual sessions in order in order to race?
cooleyjb 04-14-2007 03:29 PM

Nope.

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