MUCH better! Results were still the same. Another 3rd place but I was within 10 seconds a lap of the two other riders and a few laps matched and a few laps had faster times. Overall I was very impressed with the changes. I missed 2nd gear on the holeshot but stole 2nd away after about the first 1/4 lap and held it till 2 laps left when I had to pull off to refuel. The change from pump gas dome to race gas dome in the ESR310PV made a pretty big difference out of the corners. Had a lot more grunt and seemed to help it get into the powerband that much faster. 175psi to 190psi. You'd think wouldn't be that big of a deal but it really was. I didn't have time to do any machining to get it to 205psi where I'd like to see it so I just ran it as it came from Eddie. It responded well to the 50/50 blend of 110 Sunoco and 93 octane. Can't forget the Klotz Super Techniplate. Been cleaning the powervalve after every race and it's doing really super not gunking up on it. Still sliding perfectly.
Also ditched the PEP fronts for a set of TRX450R's. That was a very smart move. My a-arms are a bit longer than stock so the new shocks line up well. Bit stiffer so I tightened up the rear as well and really loved the ride and feedback on the race course yesterday. Probably putting the PEP's up for sale here shortly. lol
So going from being a minute to minute and a half down on 1st and 2nd to running very similar lap times...I think the upgrades were good ones. Now to get the psi up to 205 and really smile.
Also side note. Retiring the Honda CR-V after this race. The wife and I both got newer vehicles so I'm kind of sad to see her go. She hauled me and the R around many, many times and still pulled over 24mpg. She was a good tow vehicle and will be missed. But not for too long as a 7.3 powerstroke is taking her place. Not the fuel economy but a little bit of an upgrade.
