Points #2 2012 post script

[e30Racer]

From what I understand, issues should happen with the lights when the sun is low in the sky due to the angle of reflections that result. Changing lights should not matter in that regard.

But, all we know for sure is that we have intermittent issues. Red cars break the timing board, shiny cars and sunlight reflect funny and case the lights to not trip, and there is a weak signal getting to the trailer. Let's aim to address all of these to be sure we have solid events in the future.

Lights or wireless transmitter? The lights take three AA batteries and we have always changed them every other event. The wireless transmitter has a large watch type battery in it that should be change yearly.

Then we have a bigger problem. The receiver was only getting about 2 bars signal from the transmitter at finish. Something is screwing up the signal if it's not the batteries. Is that the one that's missing the screw on the bottom? Any chance the internal antenna connection could have been compromised? We might need to look the transmitters over before the next event.

Let me clarify! I only changed the batteries in the wireless transmitters. I did not change the ones in the lights. So that is something to address. We will move the trailer closer to see if that helps in getting the signal as well. And the one with the screw missing could have an issue. That one has had wires re-soldered in it to take care of it not getting power from the battery. But we did not address any other issues because we didn't see anything other problems.

The good thing is we are working out the system and getting issues figured out. Progress is good!

[TouringBubble]

I think the lights were fine Mark. But yeah, we need to try to isolate the issues and work them out. John wanted to meet up and work on a BMW soon, so maybe I can get the lights from him at that time and try to work out some issues before the May event. I'll likely ask Ervin to help so we can work on all concerns.

[Erv]

You know I am willing to help. I still feel the event ran rather trouble free

[TouringBubble]

Agreed. We are heading in the right direction.

[HPEVOX]

I did a LOT of cooking in the off season to prepare for this year Heath....

You're the devil lol I went ahead and knocked C off his high horse. It's only a matter of time before you and Matt get bumped down

[EvoLady]

try if you must.

[c-evoVIII]

You're the devil lol I went ahead and knocked C off his high horse. It's only a matter of time before you and Matt get bumped down

What u did is knock the rust I collected in the off season off for me, and I'll try to not make the same mistake again!!!! watch out!!! im coming for u!! LOL C

[TouringBubble]

You're the devil lol I went ahead and knocked C off his high horse. It's only a matter of time before you and Matt get bumped down

Bring it. Sara and I are an immovable barrier atop the highest peak of SM triumphantry. You must first learn to crawl before you can scale Everest, young Heath.

[HPEVOX]

wuhahaha lol! Why you so mad C. don't take it so hard it's something you're going to have to get used to Yes Matt and Sara.. you fall next......

[nicktcr]

I still don't know why the SM crowd thinks they're cool. XP is clearly where it's at.

[EvoLady]

You mean the X rated class , yeah you guys are ok, but not as cool as us.

[nicktcr]

You mean the X rated class , yeah you guys are ok, but not as cool as us.

We're very X rated. And we are far cooler. It ain't even about the speed.

[Cholewa]

we gots swagger

[ZX3Focus]

You mean excessive oversteer = car swagger?

[Cholewa]

you just jelly with yo wwd