I'm finally getting over a major eye flare-up from the Granular Corneal Dystrophy I have. This episode all started on Canada Day weekend, and is just now getting settled. I still have a little discomfort, and a bit of light sensitivity. I have never had a case this bad in my life, but I'm really hoping that it is completely gone for my race on Saturday, and my week-long stay-vacation starting Monday.
On the Friday before Canada Day I had to replace my O2 sensors in the Sentra, becasue I failed spectacularly on my emissions test. (I did get the conditional pass though so no need to worry about driving illegally without valid plate stickers). Because I have a modified exhaust I need to extend the secondary O2 sensor which means I had to splice it. Now this was a job and a half since finding steel wire is not so simple. I have about 4 other O2 sensors so I made the lengths out of multiple pieces, and crimped them with wire couplers. Long story short, I had to wait until my eyes were clear enough to finish the job, so the Sentra was on jack stands for a good week and a half before I could get to finishing the job.
The final front bumper splitter has been pulled and this thing looks amazing! Granted I could only get white textured ABS but I really don't care. I'll post some pics of it. Now I have to build the support rods, and Wayne Yeates of Way's Performance Services will build the undertray out of alluminum sheet. I think this won't be ready by the end of the race season, but it'll be ready for the 2013 season. I can't wait to get that sorted and test it out.
Next thing to deal with after this weekend's race is the steering column issue I am having. The popping and sudden alignment changes is still ongoing. I checked the bracket bolts and they are fine. It may be an internal thing, so I may need to get my spare rack and pinion and have it rebuilt. We'll see.
Also, my clutch is starting to go it sounds like, but I'm hoping it will last till the end of the season. It's just another thing to deal with. Joy.
Not a terribly exciting post, I'm still not in my normal feel-good mental states.
Till next time...
