Finally got some new videos up from Import Face Off Dec 17. The car I think is finally not breaking parts, although the times suffered a slight amount. We made some changes to the suspension and the car finally doesn't "hit" as hard on launch. 5 consistant low-10 passes with no cracked output shaft, and no broken rear end! Thought you might like to see the vids, let me know what you think...

http://www.jigsawrx7.com/videos.html

P.S. - The 4 videos won't work with Firefox (I'm not sure why yet), but will with Internet Explorer.

 

Yeah I just seen these videos right before you posted. Are you already testing the HKS coilovers? Awesome keep the vids coming

 

Congrats Dan! That's great news. Nice way to start the new year. You guys down south are lucky you can test all year round!

Anthony

 

Thanks! I hope we finally found the problem. I wish we could still test here, but the tracks have been closed for some time now. I was just lucky enough to find an event so close (about 5 hrs away) and so late in the year!

 

Yeah, I've been testing with the coilovers since Moroso #2 in august. But the setup hasn't helped with the breakage issue until now. I Hope we found the issue, I need to do more testing, but the tracks are closed, and I need sponsor money! My wallet looks like this.... \/. Haha! You should have seen the girl driving the Supra (www.bikiniracer.com)! WOW! She was actually really nice, real sharp, and hot! Imagine that! I don't know what it is with me racing against hot girls....First Julie, and now Anna....whose next. Haha.

 

Glad to see that your getting a handle on your part breakage issues. I really enjoyed seeing your car in person and it was nice meeting you.

Good luck in the future!!!

Allen

 

Looks awesome Dan. PPG will have my output shaft done in a couple weeks if your interested. It'll work in a all stock tranny too. Also, Ari told me he was having something done for the output shaft as well.
Ernie

 

I was wondering about Ari isn't he at low Nines? BTW great Job Dan you'll get 9.50's soon you've got the power.

 

I am definitely interested! I'm glad to hear that they are accomidating for us. Do you know what the shaft witll be made out of?

 

Yeah, he has been in the low nines. He is working with issues of his own. Thanks for the compliment.

 

your my hero Dan
Hope we can line up in moroso if you make down here this year for NHRA
Hope to have my car there...even tho I'm going to get my *** handed to me...lol
It'll be a fun event

 

Dan,
This is per their words.

The Advanced Pfitzner Heat Treating Process

The last phase of the gear set production is heat treatment (case hardening). This is not a new approach to strengthening metal componentry and most clientele of the automotive industry would be familiar with the process of parts being dipped into a heat treating salt bath containing various elements but most importantly carbon.


The “Controlled Atmosphere” heat treatment process Pfitzner Performance Gearbox apply is a more precise and refined method from the original salt bath heat treating. Using a computer controlled atmosphere (furnace) where carbon and other elements are monitored and maintained at optimum levels via highly advanced software and sensors, ensures accurate and efficient heat treating, consistently producing a well hardened and strengthened product for Pfitzner customers.

High temperature levels are produced to attract and infuse carbon onto the surface of the product, penetrating to calculated design depths to harden it. “Rockwell” tests (an international standard of hardness testing) are performed at regular intervals with sacrificial components as a form of ongoing quality control.

Competitor Heat Treating Process

The basic heat treating technique is at times “hit and miss” given element levels fluctuate and more specifically carbon content is “guestimated” producing inconsistencies with this practice. Salt Bath techniques were developed pre the 1950’s and have not evolved since then.


The actual material is going to be the same as the gear set. I believe its a case hardened steel. Supposed to be strong as hell. HAS to be better then stock crap.

 

It sounds like its the stock steel shaft, but heat treated with a "carbon lacing" type of effect. I hope it holds better than the original. Do you know how much the shaft itself is going to cost?

 

Thanks for the kind words, I hope to be able to make it the whole season this year, but I'm just not sure yet. If I do, I hope to see you there!

 

Very nice runs! Its hard to tell from the vid but it looks like you almost have those front wheels coming off the ground

 

Close! Ari got a great picture! Check it out....

 

Won't know for a couple more weeks. I'll keep you posted though.

 

Well, I wish all you guys good luck period. Now its not even an issue getting the engines to hold up but the drivetrain more or less. I look forward to seeing some great race footage in '07 from everybody.

I making friendly bets with my buddy's that you'll run 9.60's at least this year, how about it dan I think u can do it. U to ErnieT I see 9's within a year, last time u ran u did ur burnouts like u had something against Budds Creek, all I saw was smoke!
Again good luck guys.

 

That is an awesome pic!

 

Yeah he ain't gonna have a muffler if he keeps that up. Hey Zinx I don't think Danica Patrick would agree with that Avater

 

Thanks for the kind words! I hope to make it happen. There are a lot of variables, the most which is $$$. Only time will tell.......

 

Any Time man!!