Assuming I get my car back in time to meet up at the track I'm going to try to bring a laptop with me for data logging, just be sure to bring the cables!
No problems here man, the only time my tires get shine is from the dealer. I've had problems with dry rot in previous cars from tire shine so I stay away from it now.
Preloader should wash his car with dish soap to strip any wax and then clay bar it to get rid of any leftover dirt. that's gotta be go for a pound or two.
I'm surprised he went so in depth to shave weight from the Derp mobile. Have you seen his old car? its got a freaking lip ring must weigh like 15 lbs...