The first test drive is imminent
After many labor-intensive hours and countless work on the DD2.JZ, it’s finally time to get down to business! The very first, proper test drive with the car is about take place at the racetrack in Greinbach near Hartberg. But before that Daniel and Christian have to complete some routine checks.
This includes an oil change which is essential due to the previously used 10W40 oil for the first engine startup. Unfortunatelly it is not suitable for hard racetrack operations and has to be therefore replaced with a high quality 10W60 oil.
The freedom of movement of the front wheels has to be checked as well, because with the installation of the Wisefab kit also the driving geometry has been changed. A track plate with 5 mm and 19 inch rims prevent the striping of tires on the body and the axle parts.
Finally, it goes on to the racetrack on the DD2.JZ for the first time properly put to the acid test. Without waiting too long, the two technicians unload the car and immediately get behind the wheel.
After only a short driving session, the DD2.JZ holds on unexpectedly at the racetrack. The two are forced to push the vehicle back to the pit lane, where a comprehensive troubleshooting is imminent.
The suspicion of a torn drive shaft can be confirmed there. Both sides did not stand up to the brute force of the DD2.JZ. The solution: To prevent such a defect on the next trip, narrower tires will be mounted on the rear axle. In addition, the used drive shaft is about to be replaced with a new one.
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Further information can be found here on the main page of the DOTZ DD2.JZ project.
