Mark, a couple of the socket screws that hold the CV joint onto the adapter (GXBX end) loosened up. I found them by checking them, along with a lot of stuff, after a couple of sessions. I re torqued them to 35 PSI but they will need to be cross drilled and safety wired from now on.
The check list goes something like this.
Write down and record impressions after each session along with settings and changes as they are done. Record effects of changes. Include air temp and track temps if known.
Tire pressures (every session)
Body stays (every session)
Wing mount (every session)
Lug nuts (every session)
suspension inboard, include shocks (pre check, lunch, conclusion of day)
suspension outboard, include toe link (PLC)
Roll bars (PLC)
Ball joints , axle bolt carter pin (PLC)
Half shafts all (PLC)
Calipers, mount bolts, pad stays (PLC)
engine mounts (PLC)
Starter tight (PLC)
GRBX mounts (PLC)
Oil level (PLC)
Water level (check for coolant in overflow tank) (PLC)
BRBX leaks (PLC)
Brake fluid leaks (PLC)
Shifter tight (in use)
Steering tight (in use)
Peddle BX normal (in use)
Seats tight (in use)
Anything you find at end of the day check (conclusion) and defer to tomorrow (or future work) write down in log book.
Anything else that you have time to do like camera mounts, mirrors, passenger seat and belts etc. Do when possible.
Pay special attention to driver controls all the time (brake peddle feel, steering tight, and shifter tight and good to go. Get into the habit of looking over gauges on straight on every lap.
IF SOMETHING FEELS WRONG, IT IS, SLOW DOWN AND STOP!!!!. figure it out and fix it or confirm you are ok before you go back out. Pretend you are checking out a airplane and you are a 1000 feet off the ground.
Develop you own system that will insure you check all the important stuff AND is a system that you will actually use. Make it simple but make sure you do this stuff. People will ask you all day long "what is this, did you build it , bla bla bla. Ask them to wait until you are done doing the check sheet stuff then enjoy the conversation. This is a important point because it will happen and you only have so much time to get things done.
Run a lot of slow laps to start with. Don't get caught up in the fun at first, just work your shake down plan. I'm not trying to preach but I have hurt myself on bikes by getting into a hurry and NOT adhering to carefully planned processes.
If you loose a caliper bolt, have a half shaft come off, or a rear clam blow off you will really have a very bad day! You should be able to come home with a lot of confidence and pride in your new build and a nicely written list of things to be done along with a cool story to tell your friends. Have fun but be careful.
