Panoz Esperanteesperante GGTSGTTSS RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance
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PanozPanoz EsperanteEsperante GGTSGTTSS RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance Quaker State – Recommended fill for the GTS Welcome to the Panoz family. We want to thank you for all of the time The Power to Reduce Friction that you have taken and for placing your trust in us by purchasing a Panoz Esperante GTS Race Car. We look forward to working and playing with you at the race track. This manual is meant to assist you in the care, tuning and enjoyment of your GTS. The information compiled in this book is from our own experience and that of your fellow racers. This manual will be constantly updated as components are upgraded and information is accumulated. We would also appreciate your input for future revisions to this book. This manual will not provide specific race set-ups and strategies. We will explain how to tune your suspension but other than a neutral starting point we won’t tell you how to set your suspension for individual events. For fur- ther information about race strategies, suspension tuning, car set-ups and driving techniques we recommend the following books: • Tune to Win- Carroll Smith • Drive to Win- Carroll Smith • Prepare to Win- Carroll Smith Taking Delivery We have checked and double-checked the condition of the car. It should be in good condition, however, we strongly suggest going through the car with a torque wrench and a careful eye before you take it to the track. If anything is wrong or out of place please let us know, we want to make sure our system is working. Please familiarize yourself with the basic layout of the car. Note the elec- trical shut-off switch, fire extinguisher equipment and the fuel system safety features. Pay attention to where the shipper tied the car down to the trailer. There are many choices for tying down the car. The primary consideration is for safety. Be sure to avoid damage to fuel lines, brake lines, suspension parts and electrical wires when you tie it down to your own trailer. PanozPanoz EsperanteEsperante GGTSGTTSS RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2. THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT WITHSTAND ALL FORESEEABLE IMPACTS WHICH MAY OCCUR WARNING Indicates a strong possibility DURING IT’S NORMAL INTENDED USE AS A of severe personal injury or loss of life RACING VEHICLE WITHOUT POSSIBLE INJURY if instructions are not followed. TO OR DEATH OF THE DRIVER OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY EFFECT IT’S PERFORMANCE AND SAFE USE. CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of , personal injury or equipment damage 3. OTHER RACE PARTICIPANTS, THEIR AUTO- if instructions are not followed. MOBILES, TRACK CONDITIONS AND OTHER FACTORS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE NOTE: Gives helpful information. VEHICLE DESIGNER, MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR AND SELLER MAY CONTRIBUTE Detailed descriptions of standard workshop TO THE ABOVE DANGERS AND RISKS. THE OWNER AND DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE HERE procedures, safety principles and service BY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE MAY BE operations are NOT included. It is important OTHER RISKS AND DANGERS WHICH ARE NOT to note that this manual contains Some REASONABLY FORESEEABLE TO THE VEHICLE warnings and cautions against some specific DESIGNER, MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR service methods which could cause PER- AND SELLER. SONAL INJURY to service personnel or 4. THE OWNER AND DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE could damage a vehicle or render it unsafe. HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE Please understand that those warnings READ THE WARNING STATED HEREIN AND could not cover all conceivable ways in THAT THEY VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND which service, whether or not recommended ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND DANGERS, by Panoz, might be done or of the possibility INCLUDING SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY OR hazardous consequences of each conceivable DEATH AND ANY AND ALL RELATED DAMAGES, way, nor could Panoz investigate all such HOWEVER CAUSED AND WHETHER CAUSED IN ways. Anyone using service procedures or WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR tools, whether or not recommended by FAULT OF THE VEHICLE DESIGNER, MANUFAC- TURER, DISTRIBUTOR OR SELLER. Panoz, must satisfy himself thoroughly that neither personal safety nor vehicle safety will 5. DO NOT OPERATE THIS VEHICLE IF YOU ARE be jeopardized by the service methods or NOT FULLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED WITH tools selected. SKILLS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A HIGH SPEED AND HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING WARNING: VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE. 1. THIS VEHICLE IS INTENDED FOR USE AS A HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING VEHICLE. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND/OR RACING OF HIGH SPEED AND HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH. Page 2 PanozPanoz EsperanteEsperante GGTSGTTSS RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance GENERAL SAFETY BRAKE DUST CARBON MONOXIDE Wear a dust mask when dealing with brake assem- If the engine must be running to do some work, blies or cleaning the rotors to minimize the hazard make sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the caused by airborne asbestos fibers. engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon BRAKE FLUID monoxide gas that can cause loss of con- CAUTION: sciousness and may lead to death Spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts will Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust damage them. evacuation system in an enclosed area KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! GASOLINE Work in a well ventilated area, keep cigarettes, flames or sparks away from work area or where gaso- line is stored. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! HOT COMPONENTS Engine and exhaust systems parts become very hot and remain hot for some time after the engine is run. Wear insulated gloves or wait until the engine and exhaust system have cooled before handling these parts. USED ENGINE OIL Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! Page 3 PanozPanoz EsperanteEsperante GGTSGTTSS RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance GET TO KNOW YOUR PANOZ GTS Fuel Cell Your fuel cell should be serviced at least once a year. Driver’s seat The fuel pick up screens should be replaced, the We did not install the driver’s seat. This allows you to check valves should checked for proper operation and position the seat as you see fit. All of the hardware is the fuel cell gaskets and gas cap gasket should be included. Installation instructions are on page 11. replaced. Most importantly, the bladder should be inspected for any fuel leaks or blistering. Any damage Seat Belts or broken components should be replaced before use. Seat belts have a shelf life of approximately 2 years. Your fuel cell has a build date printed on a label locat- Take note of the date printed on the tag of your seat ed on the right side of the tank. You can see it through belts and plan to replace them every 2 years from the the right rear wheel well. Take note of the date and date printed on the tag. expect to test or replace the fuel cell after 3 years or if a leak is detected. Jetting/Tuning Your car is delivered with the following jets: Aircraft Rubber Manufacturing, Inc. 76 Fronts 250 SE Timber Ave. 81 Rears Redmond, Oregon 97756 This refers to the jetting guide (110 leaded racing gas). (541) 923-6005 / (800) 433-6524 The jetting guide is to be used as a reference only. In FAX (541) 923-6015 most cases this is a good safe starting point. It is your www.fuelsafe.com responsibility to read the spark plugs and tailpipe www.aircraftrubber.com color. Colder ambient temperatures require more fuel. It is a good idea to fit the the car with exhaust gas Fire Bottles temperature (EGT) probes. The ignition timing is set Be sure to pull the pins and check the gauges of to 36° total advance (rpm over 3000). We do not rec- your fire bottles to ensure that they are full before and ommend advancing the timing further than that. You during each event. will not gain any more horsepower, and you could put the motor into a detonation condition. Detonation Fluids usually occurs at peak torque around 4000 RPMs. • Check fluid levels after each time on the track. We recommend running leaded race fuel. Unleaded Engine oil is Quaker State Full Synthetic 5w50 or fuels are too difficult to tune (DO NOT USE). Reading 5w40 (9 quarts total fill) a spark plug burning unleaded gas is very difficult. • Transmission Fluid is 2.5 quarts Quaker State Full Detailed information can be found in the Engine tuning Synthetic 75W-90 GL-4 section on page17. • Differential is Quaker State Full Synthetic GL-5 (3 quarts total fill). Brakes • Water is Red Line Water Wetter (one bottle) Your car is delivered with new brake rotors and pads. • Brake Fluid (bleed after each race weekend/event) Your front rotors come pre-bedded. The rear rotors Brembo Racing LCF600 (Brembo does not recom- are not. Brembo has not found it necessary to pre-bed mend mixing brake fluids, if you are planning to the rear rotors. They will get bedded when you bed use a different fluid you should flush the system your pads. You should bed the pads using the follow- completely). ing procedure. Hydraulic Clutch uses Quaker State DOT 3 1. Drive the vehicle in an aggressive Sunday drive (550°F).