Wishing a fellow Corvette driver a speedy recovery...get well soon!
And Max, with the stock market tanking, don't knock us for having our money tied up in gold medallions!
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- Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:39 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Emergency Surgery for Steve Towers
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14757
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:52 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: AC compressor help.. >_<
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1917
Re: AC compressor help.. >_<
Hey Jeff,
I'm no a/c expert, but I beleieve the compressor is clutched, to reduce power consumption when the a/c is off or under full-throttle acceleration. So maybe the compressor is seized and it freewheels only when the clutch is disengaged. Could be why the original belt failed.
I'm no a/c expert, but I beleieve the compressor is clutched, to reduce power consumption when the a/c is off or under full-throttle acceleration. So maybe the compressor is seized and it freewheels only when the clutch is disengaged. Could be why the original belt failed.
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:31 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Possible training required
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2180
Re: Possible training required
With all that caster, they practically steer themselves.
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:59 pm
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: 2001 Miata Sport Pkg
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10631
Re: 2001 Miata Sport Pkg
Just think, Max, for the price of the shocks alone on your STR car, you could own Steve's NB!
I'm tempted too. It wouldn't be the first Miata I've bought from Steve!!!
I'm tempted too. It wouldn't be the first Miata I've bought from Steve!!!
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:42 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: 1992 MX-5 Miata
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12622
Re: 1992 MX-5 Miata
If you know your Star Wars trivia, the reference to parsecs was because the ship could take a shorter route, that was how fast it was. "Han Solo claimed that his Millennium Falcon "made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs". A parsec was a unit of distance, not time. Solo was n...
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:32 am
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Alignment Shop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3336
Re: Alignment Shop
Glad it worked out, Tom.
Rob Bymar's a great guy. I got the referral from my co-worker Andy Bornhop...their kids played on the same soccer team together.
Rob Bymar's a great guy. I got the referral from my co-worker Andy Bornhop...their kids played on the same soccer team together.
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:59 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: WTB fast street tires 215-45x16 or similar size
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5891
Re: WTB fast street tires 215-45x16 or similar size
Through mail order, either Tire Rack or Discount Tire Direct.
Locally, I like Tucker Tire...I-5 at Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel or thereabouts.
Locally, I like Tucker Tire...I-5 at Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel or thereabouts.
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:30 am
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Alignment Shop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3336
Re: Alignment Shop
Another great choice: Bymar Wheel & Tire, off Via Fabricante in Mission Viejo.
Talk to Rob. I just had the Vette done there, for about $79. Mention my name and he'll charge you another $20.
Talk to Rob. I just had the Vette done there, for about $79. Mention my name and he'll charge you another $20.
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:31 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The Official No$ Champ Photo/Video Thread
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14293
Re: The Official No$ Champ Photo/Video Thread
Some of Jeff's nice work (and an excuse to show pics of my car! ):
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:57 pm
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
- Replies: 30
- Views: 14157
Re: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
Arrrr, nice one, matey! At least we're bumping the thread!Will Kalman wrote:Needs an anchor, eh? OK, I'll see myself out...Doug Kott wrote:Sorry about thread drift...seems to be my specialty.
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:47 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The Official No$ Champ Photo/Video Thread
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14293
Re: The Official No$ Champ Photo/Video Thread
Great stuff, Jeff! Those slow-shutter pan blurs really give the feeling of speed!
Sorry about the sunburn...I'll send you a check for some photos and a tube of SPF60.
--Doug
Sorry about the sunburn...I'll send you a check for some photos and a tube of SPF60.
--Doug
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:43 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The Official No$ Champ Photo/Video Thread
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14293
Re: The Official No$ Champ Photo/Video Thread
Two videos in one!
Roof mount was my best run, 70.655. Driver's-side mount was slower, but an interesting angle nonetheless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OnvTI8g9KU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Roof mount was my best run, 70.655. Driver's-side mount was slower, but an interesting angle nonetheless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OnvTI8g9KU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Aug 13, Practice *Full* Wait list: Check Regularly
- Replies: 33
- Views: 15728
Re: Aug 13, Practice Open for Registration
Sorry Doug, at this point I can't say you are in. I think it will be a well subscribed practice given it's proximity on the calendar to the big show. You could have checked Seb's friends though. ;) Edit: Thanks for the link Jack. I was :sleepy: No big deal if I don't get in...just offering up my wi...
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:07 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Aug 13, Practice *Full* Wait list: Check Regularly
- Replies: 33
- Views: 15728
Re: Aug 13, Practice Open for Registration
Hey Sebastian,
I entered and checked "other." I can't help with Sunday tear-down, but I can be there on Friday at 4 p.m. or so for course setup. Let me know.
--Doug
I entered and checked "other." I can't help with Sunday tear-down, but I can be there on Friday at 4 p.m. or so for course setup. Let me know.
--Doug
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:38 pm
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
- Replies: 30
- Views: 14157
Re: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
[...I've always wanted a Vette (that's Corvette, not Chevette. :mrgreen: ). The Chevy is just a better all-'rounder, and more fun to cruise around in on the weekends. Thanks for clarifying that. Cruising around on the weekends is certainly more appropriate in a Corvette: http://upload.wikimedia.org...
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:05 pm
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Which Miata to get???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5809
Re: Which Miata to get???
Mazda didn't actually drop the Miata name like they said they were going to in 2005. It's kind of odd...they did drop "Miata" for a year or two, but then they brought it back. I question Mazda's logic in dropping the Miata name, even if only briefly. There's so much brand equity and feel-...
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:43 pm
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
- Replies: 30
- Views: 14157
Re: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
Street touring R in my 06 s2000 Why would you move to a more expensive car in a slower class???? These days, almost without exception, STR is a quicker class than ST. And I can relate about going with a car that's a better daily driver. I had my MR2 Spyder set up pretty well, but I wanted a new cha...
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:37 am
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9830
Re: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
Thanks, Jeff. As a veteran of many photo shoots over the years (assisting, rather than shooting), I know it's all about the light!
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:50 am
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9830
Re: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
Hi Jeff,
Did you end up staying for my run group after lunch?
***fingers crossed***
If so, I'd love to buy a shot or two.
Did you end up staying for my run group after lunch?
***fingers crossed***
If so, I'd love to buy a shot or two.
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:17 pm
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9830
Re: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
Hi Jeff,
I'm running right after lunch. I'd understand if you leave early. Hope the new lens works out well!
--Doug
I'm running right after lunch. I'd understand if you leave early. Hope the new lens works out well!
--Doug
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:15 pm
- Forum: Solo Talk
- Topic: Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9830
Paging photographers for the No $ event, 7/24
Hi guys,
Is anyone planning on shooting pics....Mako, or Jeff? I'd gladly purchase a few of my Corvette (#300) if the pics come out nice.
--Doug
Is anyone planning on shooting pics....Mako, or Jeff? I'd gladly purchase a few of my Corvette (#300) if the pics come out nice.
--Doug
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:25 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
- Replies: 30
- Views: 14157
Re: FS: Street Touring - 1991 Honda Civic Si
Sounds like a great deal. What are you going to drive next?
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:21 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Tight Course
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3992
Re: Tight Course
Dang!! I think I might DNF on that course. "Let's see, on the 32nd 3-foot-radius wallom, do I enter on the left or right?" Amazing bike control!
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:23 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2011 Novice School Pictures/Video Thread
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4928
Re: 2011 Novice School Pictures/Video Thread
Come to the Dark Side, QV...Quoc-Viet Dang wrote:Nice vids!
Hey Steve, I'm also looking for a Corvette... }:)
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:21 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2011 Novice School Pictures/Video Thread
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4928
Re: 2011 Novice School Pictures/Video Thread
@ Mike ... you need this: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326644_200326644?cm_ite=134783&cm_pla=Auto%20Repair%3ETire%20Equipment&cm_cat=Google&cm_ven=Aggregates They work great for nail punctures. I once fixed a Kumho Victoracer tire on my old 944 with a kit like this,...