Can you believe August is almost over? By now, you should have a ride that rolls, steers, and spins its wheels on the blocks. But building the car is only half the battle…..now it’s time to fine-tune it so you don’t break down on race day!
Use this week’s testing data to fix issues before pre-scrutineering next month:
The Diagnostic Checklist:
The Heat Diagnostic: Run your motor on the blocks for 3 minutes, shut it down, and safely feel the motor controller box. Is it running super hot? If it’s cooking, check your wiring for bad connections or cut some cooling vents into your protective mounting panel.
The Alignment Check: Double-check your front wheel alignment! Grab a tape measure and measure across the front and back of your front tires to make sure that 2–3mm of toe-in hasn’t slipped out of place while moving the car around the shop.
Small tweaks on the shop floor right now will save you from major heartbreak on race day. Keep fine-tuning, teams!
