New FST Wizzy Bits for 2013
While not attempting to be as controversial as say the Radon RN-10, I do like to make improvements in attempt to make the weekend just a little bit more relaxed.
Most FST's need ballast to make the minimum weight. At the same time, we need to charge the batteries in our cars between sessions. A perfect opportunity for the addition of a wizzy bit and the subtraction of ballast
This winters "wizzy bit" addition was a smart charger mounted on-board with a permenent connection to the battery. Got mine on a "Christmas Blow Out" from Northern Tool. It's the NPower 2 amp smart charger and I got it for $19.00. I've mounted it in front of the dash bulkhead and will have a 120v plug accessable for between session charging. I've attached photos for viewing pleasure.
Need to disclose that this is not my idea. Jim Nash has had a "Battery Tender" mounted on board the Mission for a good while. A great idea and credit should go to the originator.
I mostly wanted this addition as now I won't need to remember to bring a charger with me..... It's mounted in the race car! One less thing I need to haul to the track.
battery charger disconnect
If you're determined to overdo it, tap off the power cord of the charger with a 120v coil relay to close the charge circuit when plugged in......
Back in my Corvair days, I read that those fans pulled about 14 hp @ 5000 rpm, no wonder it felt like a turbo when the belt left