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by Mike Simanyi
Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Miata year/model recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 9567

Re: Miata year/model recommendations

To clarify Shane's comment, when he says the wheels may be +/- one inch, he means the diameter of the wheels, not their width. In Street you can use replacement wheels with the same width as OE, +/- 1" in diameter, and +/- 7mm on the offset of the wheel as installed. (Post a question in respons...
by Mike Simanyi
Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: CST Tire Treadwear Rules Change
Replies: 25
Views: 46760

Re: CST Tire Treadwear Rules Change

David, you know I respect you a lot. I appreciate your comments, but I still fail to see how this helps our current or prospective members. Right now we have CSM and CST. It seems to me we're trying to move the bar so that someone, or maybe a couple someones, can put tires on that are currently not ...
by Mike Simanyi
Tue Oct 02, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: CST Tire Treadwear Rules Change
Replies: 25
Views: 46760

Re: CST Tire Treadwear Rules Change

I have information from what I believe is a very good source that one of the top R compound manufacturers actually is considering a slightly longer lived "R compound". My guess is that you do NOT want that tire - or even the current A7, as Anthony points out - legal in CST. That's why we h...
by Mike Simanyi
Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Excellent course this weekend
Replies: 17
Views: 25487

Re: Excellent course this weekend

I totally agree with all the kudos above. The course seemed so simple on both days, but that just set me up for identifying CLEARLY all the places I was screwing up. Awesome work by you Reed! I honestly don't know what was causing the DNFs on Sunday, but I watched at least two people DNF on the very...
by Mike Simanyi
Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: 2018 Points Card....Apply Now...
Replies: 13
Views: 19425

Re: 2018 Points Card....Apply Now...

Your magnetics don't meet our requirements. But for the right six-pack... (Channeling Brausen for ya.) ;)
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Can I run Novice? Tire suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 14432

Re: Can I run Novice? Tire suggestions

Welcome back Earl! Definitely check in with the Wongs - I'm pretty sure they'll know the answer or they can check in with Brian Peters who'll know. Just a quick reminder that you can go up or down 1" in wheel diameter, so if the 20" wheels are standard in your car you can change them or le...
by Mike Simanyi
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Course setup workers, August 11-12 event
Replies: 7
Views: 5694

Re: Course setup workers, August 11-12 event

Michael - you're good for Friday and Saturday. I'll post here about the scheduling as soon as I know, which likely will be later today.

Reed - you're first in line for Saturday changeover, depending on Anthony. I'll post here once this all gels.

Thanks guys!

Mike
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Course setup workers, August 11-12 event
Replies: 7
Views: 5694

Course setup workers, August 11-12 event

I still don't know if we'll be able to set up starting midday Friday or not, but I need at least one and possibly two more setup workers to help me set our course. If we can start Friday afternoon, I'd like to start around 1:30. If we can't start that early, it's possible we'll have to hold off unti...
by Mike Simanyi
Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:58 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: New to the area, been around the cones once or twice..
Replies: 12
Views: 10691

Re: New to the area, been around the cones once or twice..

I'm a bit late to the party Shane, but I'll just add: Welcome to the region! Get something - anything - and join us at El Toro in a couple weeks. Be sure to sign up in advance. And even if you don't, get your butt out to the event to say hi and meet the yokels. You're an announcer type. Max is an an...
by Mike Simanyi
Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Sunday's Event
Replies: 1
Views: 1876

Re: Sunday's Event

Agreed! Thank you everyone for all your hard work, and for coming out to join us.

And thank *you* Brian for working the lane change box near the finish. That kept you guys busy, from what I saw.
by Mike Simanyi
Mon May 14, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: I did a thing....
Replies: 4
Views: 3972

Re: I did a thing....

Woo hoo! Welcome back Will!
by Mike Simanyi
Fri May 11, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Replies: 1187
Views: 4088920

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Paul, Based on the mods you performed, neither technically belong in Street. Your safest bet from a classing standpoint is to run in CST, but don't expect to come out on the podium there as the competitors can be quite fast. Your other option may be STS, under the catch-all in the rules. The car wit...
by Mike Simanyi
Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: Rules Proposal - Octane
Replies: 58
Views: 164686

Re: Rules Proposal - Octane

Buy 91, run 91. It won't affect your placing in Lincoln.

Soup.
by Mike Simanyi
Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: Rules Proposal - Octane
Replies: 58
Views: 164686

Re: Rules Proposal - Octane

Because newbies wanna spend $10+ per gallon to have their butts kicked?

This isn’t even slightly about being more inclusive.
by Mike Simanyi
Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: Rules Proposal - Octane
Replies: 58
Views: 164686

Re: Rules Proposal - Octane

Perhaps I'm being naive, but my *hope* is that all our competitors value the competitive spirit and developing their skills more than they value cheating.

I know I hate the feeling when I lose, but greatly appreciate a hard-earned win.
by Mike Simanyi
Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: Rules Proposal - Octane
Replies: 58
Views: 164686

Re: Rules Proposal - Octane

True - he can run in a different class, one that allows the octane he wants to run.
by Mike Simanyi
Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: Public Rules Discussion
Topic: Rules Proposal - Octane
Replies: 58
Views: 164686

Re: Rules Proposal - Octane

It's not an option. The fuel requirements are in 3.6, which is a required section of the national rules.

We can't "supp regs" that out of existence if we want to operate SCCA events.
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Got the win at last weekends Optima Ultimate Street Car event!
Replies: 8
Views: 10127

Re: Got the win at last weekends Optima Ultimate Street Car event!

Congrats on the Optima event Chad, but I have to say I was incredibly impressed by the times you put down at the Pro for your win in CAM.

Your car *and* your driving seem to be hitting their stride.

Mike
by Mike Simanyi
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Temporary Vehicle Number??
Replies: 5
Views: 3970

Re: Temporary Vehicle Number??

Steve - your penance for letting your points card lapse is... hmm...

HS Fiat 500. The electric one.

But only for the next 5 events. After that, you're free to run whatever you want. ;)




Welcome back!
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: Events
Topic: March 4 Event Recap
Replies: 1
Views: 1625

Re: March 4 Event Recap

Nice writeup! Thank you Lauren.
by Mike Simanyi
Wed Mar 07, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: First auto cross this weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 11588

Re: First auto cross this weekend

To simplify it for you Jose, at a minimum you need: The Spec suspension package from Tire Rack. Yes, you need the front struts, rear shocks, Pro Plus kit (springs and bars) and the alignment kit (rear arms.) No, you can't use the standard Koni FRS/BRZ dampers or even the factory dampers. The Spec da...
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Car Seat Cover
Replies: 4
Views: 3257

Re: Car Seat Cover

I have no experience with any other cover, so I am not able to provide any feedback on it. Sorry Mysto.
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Car Seat Cover
Replies: 4
Views: 3257

Re: Car Seat Cover

I use these after the gym or any time I've made a mess of myself - say, climbing around beneath a car, lying on the ground. Waterproof, washable. They aren't a "snug" fit, in that they just drape over the seat back / headrest and hang down from that, but it probably does what you need it t...
by Mike Simanyi
Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whoo Hoo! The PRO Solo is Here!
Replies: 21
Views: 42518

Re: Whoo Hoo! The PRO Solo is Here!

I'm looking forward to it. Big time, muchly.