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by Toby Larsson
Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: For anyone curious about SCCA Club Racing, ACS 1/17-1/19
Replies: 4
Views: 3497

For anyone curious about SCCA Club Racing, ACS 1/17-1/19

SCCA Club Racing will have our season opening Majors Race inside the Speedway this coming weekend. For anyone interested to check out some nice cars and great racing, just drive in to the speedway thru the tunnel on the right before you get to lot 12. Free entry and lots of seating ;) Weekend schedu...
by Toby Larsson
Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Enkei RPF1 5x100 16x7 35
Replies: 4
Views: 2620

Re: Enkei RPF1 5x100 16x7 35

I'll take them.
by Toby Larsson
Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: Kosei K4R for FR-S BRZ various Toyota VW
Replies: 2
Views: 2150

Re: FS: Kosei K4R for FR-S BRZ various Toyota VW

Ed Holley wrote:Toby: This sounds like a heck of a deal for someone who can use them.
Thanks Ed, I think so too. I nice set for street use, one for solo/track use and a spare rim.

Here are the specs.
Offset: 36mm
Backspacing: 5.83"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Weight: 15.8 lbs
by Toby Larsson
Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: Kosei K4R for FR-S BRZ various Toyota VW
Replies: 2
Views: 2150

FS: Kosei K4R for FR-S BRZ various Toyota VW

Nine 17x8 Kosei's Four are in near new condition, four more have some paint damage and one was bent and repaired to be a spare. $700.00 for all. Available for pick up at PCA El Toro on 11/17 or 12/8. At AAA Speedway on 1/17-1/19 during the BFG Supertour/Majors race inside the roval (looks like there...
by Toby Larsson
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Clever ideas for CST?
Replies: 36
Views: 17177

Re: Clever ideas for CST?

http://www.trackhq.com/forums/f310/2003 ... pair-6725/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Toby Larsson
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Trying to figure out shock valving
Replies: 21
Views: 9578

Re: Trying to figure out shock valving

Dennis Grant's "Autocross to Win" site is also a fantastic resource, and easier to read than the Kaz Tech Tips. Here are the relevant pages: I remember Dennis.... This is a good place to learn and ask questions http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=800&page=1" onclick=&quo...
by Toby Larsson
Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Trying to figure out shock valving
Replies: 21
Views: 9578

Re: Trying to figure out shock valving

I have no intention for using any valving numbers I come up with, suspension tuning is very much a mystery to me. This question sort of started because of a conversation I had with a shock engineer I work with. He plugged my car into Matlab and came up with some very basic numbers that didn't quite...
by Toby Larsson
Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Trying to figure out shock valving
Replies: 21
Views: 9578

Re: Trying to figure out shock valving

We have two very talented suspension guys in our region, I would talk to them before you try to calculate shock valving on your own. Guy Ankeny mainly works on Penske's but can also service some Bilsteins. Bret Norgard worked for Bilstein Motorsports for years but now has his own business, you can r...
by Toby Larsson
Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: (SOLD) 1990 Spec Miata 1.6L
Replies: 11
Views: 7393

Re: (For Sale) 1990 Spec Miata 1.6L (or STL/ITA/FP)

Brian Linn wrote:
This is way cheaper than starting from scratch if you include the cost of the donor car, hard top, cage, suspension kit, wheels and a built engine.
Having seen Brian's FP Miata and the attention to detail in preparation, I'm positive this is a bargain.

Bump for a good guy/seller :thumbup:
by Toby Larsson
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: NA Miata 1.8 Motor Rebuilds, used FS?
Replies: 8
Views: 3731

Re: NA Miata 1.8 Motor Rebuilds, used FS?

Am going to do a Compression test this weekend on mine to see where I am at. Clicked over 205K recently! A leak down test will tell you more about your engines condition than a compression test. Thanks Toby. Wasn't prepared for a leak down back when I posted. Am now. My current motor, cold leak dow...
by Toby Larsson
Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: BMW brake job in Irvine
Replies: 3
Views: 3113

Re: BMW brake job in Irvine

Mike Simanyi's house?


These guys are in Anaheim Hills, good people and fellow racers, talk to Dale http://www.windigoauto.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Toby Larsson
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Any advise on Hankook Ventus z214?
Replies: 21
Views: 8489

Re: Any advise on Hankook Ventus z214?

I'm mostly concerned with road racing, since this car is being built for a specific class. I wasn't sure if the Hankooks were like the Hoosier R6 or the BFG R1S tires. I ran the C51 225/45/17 last weekend at Buttonwillow on a 2900 lb Fwd. I ran 4 races plus qualifying on a set with one previous ses...
by Toby Larsson
Fri Aug 30, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: NA Miata 1.8 Motor Rebuilds, used FS?
Replies: 8
Views: 3731

Re: NA Miata 1.8 Motor Rebuilds, used FS?

Pete Loney wrote:Am going to do a Compression test this weekend on mine to see where I am at.

Clicked over 205K recently!
A leak down test will tell you more about your engines condition than a compression test.
by Toby Larsson
Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2001 ford escort race car
Replies: 16
Views: 7936

Re: 2001 ford escort race car

KJ Christopher wrote:Is it built for any particular class and/or sanctioning body?
Safety equipment appears to be legal for NASA TT, but would not pass tech for SCCA/NASA w2w.
However a 4 point is probably not the best idea for track use, still seems like a good deal.
by Toby Larsson
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Road race license
Replies: 4
Views: 3664

Re: Road race license

The March Superschool is all you need, if you pass the Thursday thru Saturday school you can race your first race on Sunday.
If you want to get your license sooner than next March you can take the Fastlane school at Willow Springs, they are open all year.
by Toby Larsson
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: New to Autocross/New to the Forum
Topic: New to the area
Replies: 16
Views: 9019

Re: New to the area

I thought Ron Chapman said there was going to be a PDX for the Chuckwalla race too but I don't see it on the schedule?
http://www.sdr-scca.com/rr/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Toby Larsson
Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 24' TPD Vortech
Replies: 2
Views: 2168

Re: 24' TPD Vortech

This will sell in a couple of days on trackhq.com.
It's generally frown upon if your first post is a for sale post. You will probably be fine since you know some of the regulars like Oli T Emilio Cervantes and Vincent Wong.
by Toby Larsson
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Tire mounting and balancing
Replies: 16
Views: 7416

Re: Tire mounting and balancing

I have a minor sponsorship with a tire dealer here in the High Desert. When they don't do it for free for me, they charge $10 per tire...mounted and balanced. Must be a High Desert thing, I have the same deal :thumbup: Bob's Tire! Toby, where do you live? "@4000 feet" would suggest Oak Hi...
by Toby Larsson
Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: USPS Muscle Car Stamps!
Replies: 3
Views: 2327

Re: USPS Muscle Car Stamps!

Marshall Grice wrote:
Bill Schenker wrote:Awesome!!! Gonna buy a bunch; but no Camero? Mistake!
what the hell is a camero? who made the mistake?
My speech to text does stuff like that all the time but Bill cant even blame his accent
by Toby Larsson
Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Tire mounting and balancing
Replies: 16
Views: 7416

Re: Tire mounting and balancing

Ed Holley wrote: I have a minor sponsorship with a tire dealer here in the High Desert. When they don't do it for free for me, they charge $10 per tire...mounted and balanced.
Must be a High Desert thing, I have the same deal :thumbup:
by Toby Larsson
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: Events
Topic: March 9 Practice Entry List
Replies: 24
Views: 18232

Re: April 9 Practice Entry List

Please give my entry to someone on the waiting list, we will not be able to attend.
by Toby Larsson
Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Supra ASP Car and Trailer for sale - SOLD
Replies: 20
Views: 22046

Re: Supra ASP Car and Trailer for sale - $27K obo

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:Sale is pending.
Somebody is getting a really great car. Wish it was me :(
by Toby Larsson
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: SOLD // Fire System
Replies: 8
Views: 4092

Re: FS // Fire System

Most newer systems are AFFF or FE36, AFFF seems to be the more popular one.

Some opinions here http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/ ... 048/page1/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Toby Larsson
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Supra ASP Car and Trailer for sale - SOLD
Replies: 20
Views: 22046

Re: Supra ASP Car and Trailer for sale - $27K obo

Mark DeShon wrote:Toby.
You must not know Jason :)
by Toby Larsson
Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Supra ASP Car and Trailer for sale - SOLD
Replies: 20
Views: 22046

Re: Supra ASP Car and Trailer for sale - $27K

Justin Tsang wrote:Just wondering... What's the mileage on the car?
Aaron can give you an exact # but I seem to recall it was around 130K, but it's a Toyota so it's the same as 35K on any other car :)