Crunch Time!

I now have about 48 hours left to prepare for the Tire Rack One Lap of America 2008!  Panic is setting in.  What have I forgotten?  What do I need to do?

Well, I've decided not to do an exhaust.  I'd rather order some parts, a decent muffler and resonator, some mandrel bends, etc and have a trusted friend weld it for me than to be in a rush and have an exhaust shop bend up something that's less than optimal.  There's not a ton to gain from an exhaust on this car anyway, might as well try to get it right and get the most from it.  So, as much as it would be nice to be able to hear the car more on track... we'll just have to get by with being the quietest car out there this time!

With that decision, there really isn't any other major prep to do.  I need to wash the car.  I need to Rain-X the windows.  I need to pack everything and load the car.  That's about it.

Except for all that stuff I'm forgetting.

Oh, and wouldn't you know I picked up a bug from one of those darned kids at the BMW school?  It's not bad, and I hope my good ol' immune system kicks it. (my wife calls me a "carrier" because I don't often get really sick)  Felt a little tickle in my throat yesterday... almost wrote it off to talking and yelling all day Sunday, but I knew better.  Today, that is gone, but I have swollen glands in my neck (a good sign that the immune system is at least TRYING) and my ears are ringing a helluva lot more than usual. (chronic tinnitis is a bitch)  Anyway, if I see any more symptoms that concern me tomorrow, I might swing by a doctor and beg for some antibiotics to ensure that I don't have problems on the road next week.