WE MADE IT TO FLORIDA!!! SICK WEEK & DRIFTING? We meet up with @Taylordrifts at ORLANDO!

Summary

On a road trip to Florida, a group runs into multiple vehicle issues, from a fuel pump failing on an El Camino to problems with the fuel injection system on a Corvette drift car belonging to YouTube star Taylor Ray. They meet adversity with positivity, finding solutions to get back on the road and make it to the Orlando Speed World track to connect with Taylor Ray over their shared interest in cars and racing.

Takeaways

• 😞 The group was looking forward to the Florida trip, but will have to drive in the rain.
• 🛻 They realized finding parking for the trucks and trailers at the hotel would be challenging.
• 😴 One of them had trouble sleeping due to snoring issues.
• 🍱 One was irritable and wanted expensive hotel food.
• ⛽ They had to stop for fuel in the morning since some were low.
• 🔥 One got burned while looking under the hood of a car.
• 🚗 They went to pick up the broken down car to avoid impound fees.
• 🚦 One car broke down shortly after leaving the house.
• 🤝 They met and talked with a YouTube personality about racing.
• 😀 One took a ride in a high powered drift car.

Q & A

Why was the group traveling to Florida?

They were taking a trip to Florida and were looking forward to it. They had cleaned up the truck and trailer at the car wash in preparation for the trip.

What was the problem when they arrived at the hotel parking lot?

The hotel was surrounded by townhouses and strip malls, so there was no place to park the trucks and trailers. The parking garage was not suitable either.

Why was Steve irritable when they checked into the hotel?

Steve was irritable and hungry when they checked in because the only food available was overpriced Ramen noodles.

Why did they have to stop for fuel in the morning?

Billy and the kids were running low on fuel the night before. Bob's truck had enough to make it through the night, but they needed to stop in the morning for Billy to fill up.

What happened to Jimmy Dale?

Jimmy Dale's Monte Carlo broke down and overheated. When he looked under the hood, he burned his hands badly and had to go to the hospital.

Why did the narrator's car break down?

The fuel pump in the El Camino failed, so it wasn't getting fuel from the tank. This left him stranded briefly.

Who is Taylor Ray?

Taylor Ray is a YouTube personality known for drifting videos. He recently got into no prep drag racing and the kids were excited to meet up with him.

What problems did Taylor Ray's Corvette have?

Taylor was having fuel system problems with his twin turbo 427 CI LS powered Corvette drift car. It was losing an entire bank of cylinders randomly.

Did the narrator get to ride in Taylor's Corvette?

No, unfortunately the narrator did not get to ride in the Corvette due to the ongoing engine issues Taylor was diagnosing.

What did the narrator and Taylor Ray talk about regarding fuel systems?

They discussed the narrator's preference for carburetors over fuel injection. The narrator offered to let Taylor try a carburetor on his Corvette as a troubleshooting step.