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by Michael Wood
Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Not Just SUV's ... Fiat 500 Also
Replies: 116
Views: 51898

Re: Not Just SUV's ... Fiat 500 Also

SCCA's roll over criteria is outdated. John, it is more a matter of the data no longer being available. The previously accepted SSF calculation which served for years is no longer given. Calculating wouldn't be a problem, except the needed data is limited and conflicting (depending on source). So, ...
by Michael Wood
Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Tired of being penalized for being a single driver car!
Replies: 47
Views: 16611

Re: Tired of being penalized for being a single driver car!

Jayson Woodruff wrote:
Michael Wood wrote:National supps
National Tour supps are not national rules.

Go back under the bridge ;-)

Jay W
yeah, but...supps or rules, right is right :P

...back under my bridge, now... :lol:
by Michael Wood
Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Tired of being penalized for being a single driver car!
Replies: 47
Views: 16611

Re: Tired of being penalized for being a single driver car!

NorCal troll alert :lol: You guys have two fundamental issues: "X runs" should not be allowed in the same run group as competition runs. Two driver cars, by National supps, require driver switch between runs. ...now back to your regular programming...and, No, nobody asked my opinion... ;)
by Michael Wood
Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: March FasTrack
Replies: 26
Views: 9146

Re: March FasTrack

by Michael Wood
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: El Toro
Replies: 32
Views: 12831

Re: El Toro

It is great to hear that El Toro should be around for a couple/few more years...good sites, in CA at least, are hard to come by! But, that time will go by quickly and (I think, anyhow) we all (CA autocrossers) need to think about the long term plan to ensure quality autocross in our state. Between t...
by Michael Wood
Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:09 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: El Toro
Replies: 32
Views: 12831

Re: El Toro

According to the Orange County Register, they broke ground for the first homes within the "Park" area on January 31, 2012 with homes expected to be occupied in early 2013. The first phase looks like it is off of Irvine Blvd and north of the runways. This looks to be less than a mile from ...
by Michael Wood
Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:09 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: El Toro
Replies: 32
Views: 12831

Re: El Toro

dbl post
by Michael Wood
Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: El Toro
Replies: 32
Views: 12831

El Toro

Is it true they've broken ground on the redevelopment program at El Toro?
by Michael Wood
Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Sold***Sold***Sold*** 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder
Replies: 17
Views: 6286

Re: Sold***Sold***Sold*** 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder

If anyone has interest, this car could be for sale again. Same price, but I'll add a set of custom ProParts built Koni DA's to the equation. Fantastic car and could be a real player in STR, but my purchase of a CM car has led to my losing interest in STR and make it more sensible to send this nearly...
by Michael Wood
Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Is there a potential new 2012 great STR car?
Replies: 17
Views: 6487

Re: Is there a potential new 2012 great STR car?

I agree with Jayson, we should see more MR2 Spyders in STR. I know of a couple that are being built and the results are encouraging. When it comes to street tires, light is right! Matter of fact, if anyone wants to give it a try with a fantastic car that already has some of the hard parts, mine coul...
by Michael Wood
Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Fortune Auto Coilovers???
Replies: 14
Views: 6343

Re: Fortune Auto Coilovers???

It really depends on how serious you want to be, what your aspirations/expectations are, and how much you want to spend. Back when I had my MR2 (Mike Wood's car now), I had a set of BC Racing coilovers (Japanese-made, I think) that I bought for about $1000 total that worked wonderfully with 6K spri...
by Michael Wood
Sat Oct 29, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Fortune Auto Coilovers???
Replies: 14
Views: 6343

Re: Fortune Auto Coilovers???

when I see a damper with a knob that has 30 positions effecting both compression and rebound, my first thought is "run away" ;)
by Michael Wood
Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: November Fastrack
Replies: 5
Views: 3182

Re: November Fastrack

If I use the ST* ECU ruling as an indicator of the direction of "ST", it makes me less interested in playing there. I wrote my letter, so I must have been in the minority or outside the agenda.
by Michael Wood
Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Looking for CM car
Replies: 14
Views: 5259

Re: Looking for CM car

Pretty car, but I'm interested in the '84-'94 era with inboard suspension. Thanks for posting. The price seems pretty reasonable for a Merlyn, as IIRC they have a really good following in vintage racing and a solid reputation. I wonder if it is because the 29/31 cars are kind of "tweeners"...
by Michael Wood
Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Looking for CM car
Replies: 14
Views: 5259

Re: Looking for CM car

Thanks, Eric. I sent an email, we'll see what the deal is...

edit: the VD in SD is sold.
by Michael Wood
Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:22 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Looking for CM car
Replies: 14
Views: 5259

Re: Looking for CM car

Yeah...I'd expect it is gone.

There's another Swift for sale up here that looks ok, but the guy wants all the money ($17.7k)...which is probably why it has been for sale since June.
by Michael Wood
Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Looking for CM car
Replies: 14
Views: 5259

Re: Looking for CM car

Thanks, Jason. I left Jim a voicemail, we'll see what happens...I'd be all OVER that car. Doug, I still have Mr.Two. Actually found a set of DA Konis built by ProParts that I'll be installing (hopefully) this weekend. I'm also mounting up a set of Toyos on the stock rims, for daily driver use and ge...
by Michael Wood
Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Looking for CM car
Replies: 14
Views: 5259

Re: Looking for CM car

Good stuff, thanks guys. Sounds like a good group is forming out here, for sure.

I drove Mark Mervich's VD this weekend at Marina and the hook was set...I had been thinking about it for awhile, but now I NEED a CM car.
by Michael Wood
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Looking for CM car
Replies: 14
Views: 5259

Looking for CM car

This should probably go in classifieds, but maybe not, as there's a discussion combined... I'm looking to buy a CM car, as I've sold my Shelby. In a perfect world, I'd find a Swift DB1 that was turnkey for no more than $12,000. Seeing as one just went on ebay for $10,200, that seems reasonable. Now,...
by Michael Wood
Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Course previewing via video
Replies: 41
Views: 16864

Re: Course previewing via video

Before reading this thread, I never gave any thought to the topic.

After reading this thread, I will never give any further thought to the topic :D
by Michael Wood
Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Lincoln co-drive
Replies: 11
Views: 5170

Re: Lincoln co-drive

delete
by Michael Wood
Sat Aug 27, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Hillman IMP?
Replies: 37
Views: 12673

Re: Hillman IMP?

I have a Sunbeam Tiger, which is a kind of a cousin to the Imp, as both were under the Rootes Group umbrella. So, I know a little bit about the Hillman's. Back in the day, they were pretty successful in International Rally (think Monte Carlo etc) and well supported. They also had some success in Bri...
by Michael Wood
Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Stock (ST Indexed) class - National recognition???
Replies: 2
Views: 1591

Re: Stock (ST Indexed) class - National recognition???

I'm really looking forward to seeing the level of support this proposal finds...and, I don't think it unreasonable to imagine contingency and other "National" type support. It should be enough to draw out all those who are even mildly in favor of street tires in stock and provide a meaning...
by Michael Wood
Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Pro Parts contact
Replies: 0
Views: 1168

Pro Parts contact

I'm trying to get some information on a set of custom Koni DA yellows built by Pro Parts, probably around 2004 or so. They were built for either Rod McGeorge or Tim Aro and they fit the Toyota MR2 Spyder. In a perfect world, I'd like to get dyno plots and any record of revalve/rebuilds since built. ...
by Michael Wood
Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Lincoln co-drive
Replies: 11
Views: 5170

Re: Lincoln co-drive

Boy, if you had asked a couple of days ago, I would have definitely been interested in co driving at Nationals. I love autocrossing C5's. But, I've picked up a ride in an STX car...a real STX car ;)