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So something is not right in my supercharger and I'm not sure what my status will be for this weekend. I'm thinking its a problem with the bypass valve that I might be able to work around, Or I could run my car boostless Not sure just yet what my options are and it will require some more investigation the next couple evenings.

Anyway, I thought I'd see if I could line up a potential co-drive as a backup. No offense to those that drive other configurations, but I like fast RWD cars. If I want a chance at FTDing and securing the Dishman cup, probably my only hope is another supercharged Miata similar to mine (Hint Hint Jeff Eng ). But since I've been thinking of getting one and will probably own one one day I certainly wouldn't turn down a drive in Z06 to help convince me I need one. I would certainly reimburse for tire wear. I also had planned to do both days, so anyone offering a ride for both would be a big bonus, especially if its a car unlike my own since I could get some practice Saturday.

Hey Les,

I would be more than willing to let you co-drive my car or help you out diagnosing the s/c, but I haven't found a place to stay up there yet, so it looks like I will not being going to Danville. If something changes I'll let you know.

What kind of problems are you experiencing with the s/c?

Jeff

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Bummer, you could crash at my place in Raleigh, I plan to commute both days. Were you planning for both days? As for the s/c, there is a strange noise I haven't diagnosed, I do know that the bypass valve is no longer functioning and is currently stuck closed.

Both the Sleep Inn and Comfort Inn had rooms as of yesterday.

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Doesn't Donnie owe you a co-drive in the Spyder

When's nationals?

Yeah, I was going to mention that, I'd really like to give that car a whirl, but since he is not registered for the event, I figured I'd let him slide. I could understand his reluctance anyways, I'm sure it would be awfully humiliating for him to get beaten like a drum in his own car.

Hahahaha. You funny guys.

Nope, I'm not going to be there. Something about spending 11 straight days gone to Topeka makes me want to spend time with family.


--Donnie

Best wEstern too

Les,

Can you tell if the diaphragm is torn or if the bypass armature is sticking?
When I was diagnosing my boost leak a few months ago, I noticed the armature on my bypass valve was sticking part way through its travel motion. To fix it I added a washer to the base of the armature so that it moved freely. I'm not sure if you might have the same problem without looking at it, but you may want to check it. Next I would check for vacuum leaks. If the bypass is torn, I hope you can get a replacement quickly.

I was planning on going up there for both days. How far are you from Danville? I'm on a limited budget right now, so I don't want to get a hotel room, unless I can split the costs. If you're not too far from the site, I might take you up on your offer.

Jeff

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GS - 17 Honda Civic Si
STS - 91 Honda Civic Si
S04 - 00 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS

http://www.kestrelracing.com

I can manually actuate the armature, so I'm guessin the diaphragm is torn. I detached the vaccuum line from the diaphragm last night with the engine running in hopes that the busted diaphragm was making the other noise, but it made no difference, the noise was still there. And when I put my finger over the detached hose, there was quite alot of suction there, so I don't think there is a problem with enough vaccuum. I really have no idea what else this noise could be, and BRP has not responded yet to my request for help.

As for this weekend, my house is in Raleigh, so its like 1:15 to Danville. Not a bad commute at all since it is a nice drive, but we could get a hotel room also if one is available. We can take this conversation to PM...