Transmission update...and MORE!

Okay, so transmission broke on August 16th, and I quickly found an appropriate one (from a 911SC) on eBay and picked it up on August 23rd, and installed it (with much help from an old friend) on August 28-30. The car was ready for VIR September 4-6, and performed flawlessly on the drive down, hours on the track, and the drive back (>250 miles each way). A few special things about the weekend:

• On the way down, I stopped off near Richmond and bought a coupe roller, to try to get ready for the track by next season. The caveat is that it stays in Richmond until I complete my promise to the spouse to get the house cleaned out. Making good progress so far (nothing like the right incentive!).
  
• While at VIR I took and passed my race checkout drive. I hope to take a NASA class next spring (in the coupe :D). Better learn those rules...
• I drove a 2:24:84 in my Targa with an almost-stock suspension (improved bushings and slightly larger torsion bars)--I was pleased
  

So one step closer. Lots to do between now and next spring, but it's DE's, instructing, and cleaning the house for now. (oops, and work too, of course).