It didn’t go according to plan, but the demolition derby effort was one hell of a ride. After five months, five full-day mod sessions, ~$1000, countless hours on the tech components and logistics, my glorious crashfest ended in 20 seconds with a head-on collision. Even worse, there was no in-camera video because one of the [...]
Also tagged demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, JV, projectsWe’re done! This fifth mod session was the last one, and we finished everything. Now to worry about everything else… Today’s work was simple, allowing for coffee, beer, and chill-out time. Among the things we worked on and finished: (1) Draining the coolant system and replacing it with water. (2) Snipping some loose wires. (3) [...]
Also tagged coffee, demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, PF, projects, RPThis was the fourth and final true demolition derby modification session, so we had to make it count. And we did, thanks to the efforts of PF (way to get out the windows!) and RP (way to drag me along on ideas I think are incredibly stupid but work out!). Chain Everything Down Securing the [...]
Also tagged demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, PF, projects, RPThe third demolition derby modification session was a slow but steady success, as we knocked out a few to-do items and made it easy to finish a few others in the next session. Thanks to both RP and PF for their brains and brawn. The Battery Finally, the battery requirements can be scratched off our [...]
Also tagged demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, PF, projects, RPThe second demolition derby mod session was held yesterday, following the initial session a few weeks ago that sketched out the changes. Yesterday’s session was productive and lots of fun. Thanks again to RP for doing a great job in leading the mod efforts; it has been a blast. The Battery The last mod session [...]
Also tagged demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, projects, RPAlthough we are all mentally prepared for the demolition derby, there are a number of modifications needed to properly prepare the car. Thankfully, RP is as excited about this project as I am and, like old times, is contributing his skills. Yesterday was our first mod session, and this is an after-action report of sorts. [...]
Also tagged demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, projects, RPIt is time to post a general update to my demolition derby project, Jason at the Derby, although these types of updates are generally reserved for the mailing list (see the derby Web site for instructions on how to join the mailing list). Driving This is my first real go at driving stick, and I [...]
Also tagged BS, demolition derby, help, Jason Koepke, MB, PMS, projects, RPThe latest go in the saga of teaching two 20-something women how to drive has been posted. I can’t believe she gave away my gardening secret.
Also tagged coffee, JG, lessons, SD, Washington City PaperAnother entry for the Washington City Paper writers who are learning how to drive. Proceed carefully. Find past ones here.
Also tagged JG, lessons, SD, Washington City Paper, Washington DCI wrote a bit ago about how two Washington City Paper writers, who are also my friends, are learning how to drive. Turns out they had their second lesson this past weekend, and it’s very funny–probably because, unlike most City Paper writers, they know how to write. Come on, it wouldn’t be a post about [...]
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