Archive for March, 2006

Team 2.19 moves into secret desert race facility

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

1951 Spartan desert race HQ

More Ponies

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

I bolted 15 to 20 horsepower on to the Scuderia Jeep today.

Throttle Body Spacer
Rusty’s throttle body spacer installed.

Fuel Injection Performance Kit
The final installation of the Rusty’s Fuel Injection Performance Kit featuring a K&N Filter.

Racing Stripe

Monday, March 27th, 2006

Stripe
A racing strip was a much needed addition to the Scuderia Jeep.

Sunday Driving with Team 2.19

Saturday, March 25th, 2006

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Team 2.19 testing in Johnson City, Texas.

There’s no turning back now…

Saturday, March 25th, 2006

I performed some necessary body modifications on the Jeep this morning.
before
Removal of fender skirts compete.

bumper cap
Front Bumper Caps removed. I also removed the washer bottle mounted in the front bumper.

tire profile
Front tire profile shot after skirt removal.

Rear Fender
Rear fender after skirt removal.

Rear Bumper Cap
Rear bumper cap removal. Ready for Sawzall.
First Cut
The first cut.

Front Driver
Front driver’s side complete. Ready for grinding.

Front Passenger
Front passenger side complete. Grinding the edges prevents trips to the hospital.

No clearance issues now.

Sunday drivin’ w/team 2.19

Sunday, March 19th, 2006

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Driver 2.19 wrecked his video on turn 13. He’s currently in the garage hammering out his fenders. Look at this selection until he gets her running again. -Señor

UPDATE Scuderia Jeep… for real.

Sunday, March 19th, 2006

Stage two of Scuderia Jeep preparation.

I improved air flow by cutting large holes in stock airbox. This will soon be replaced with a custom K&N-Style Fuel Injection Performance Kit.
Airbox front

Airbox Side

Airbox Engine Side
Some would say to leave a heat barrier between the intake and the engine. I say “More Airflow!”

I’m reducing weight by removing any excess material I can find.

Driver's Door
Inside of driver’s side door before reinforcement.

Back Door
The Jeep’s rear door without the rear window washer motor. Taking it out proved a significant weight reduction. Ultimately the door will be removed.

Fire Extinguisher
I bolted a steel bracket to the floor to reinforce the fire extinguisher mount.

Scuderia Front
The new grill and taped headlights.

Sparkle Logo
Sparkle Colored Race Logo.

No exhaust pipe
Look, no tail pipe!

old muffler
The old muffler and tail pipe.
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Sounds much better. Almost like a homemade Tubi Style.
Stay tuned… The Scuderia plans to win this Mutha!!

Carrera del Señor prototype ready to run.

Saturday, March 18th, 2006


I got a little help from Rusty’s Offroad.

Señor de Carrera out for a test drive

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

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Got rid of the rest of the plastic and the headliner today. Added a can of STP “Jet Fuel” Fuel System Cleaner and filled up with a tank of Shell high test.