Actually pouring down rain here now... I too have a car with multiple "problems" that won't be raced without some serious time and money. You found some weak area's that need attention. Good job! It's amazing the things that call for attention when you are right there with a wipe rag. I used to remove the back tires (kind of a PITA) and wipe down the ENTIRE car after every race. I slacked on it the last few years racing it so gently in S/ST on the Div. trail. Now it needs everything! "And while I'm at it I really want to do this" snowballs into my brain and GOOD GOD it's NEVER ending!