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by Philip Strong
Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010
Replies: 54
Views: 18454

Re: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010

Thanks a lot, Rick - you are the man.

Phil
by Philip Strong
Wed Jun 09, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Changing tires at the track
Replies: 50
Views: 18776

Re: Changing tires at the track

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by Philip Strong
Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010
Replies: 54
Views: 18454

Re: Lone Pine Time Trials - June 5-6th, 2010

It was a great event - Bret and I had a blast. A big thank you to all of the people who worked so hard to make it happen. Rick - are you going to be posting results, and, if so, when and where? Thanks again for a great weekend. Phil I'll post a link to the results here, probably later tonight. Pati...
by Philip Strong
Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Time Trails/PDX
Replies: 28
Views: 8772

Re: Time Trails/PDX

Per Gayle's first post, "At the June event at Auto Club Speedway group 4 is devoted to Time Trials. Time Trials for this event include PDX and Club Trials. The difference is PDX is focused on high performance driving and lots of instructor time and Club Trials is timed (if you want) and instruc...
by Philip Strong
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010
Replies: 54
Views: 18454

Re: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010

It was a great event - Bret and I had a blast. A big thank you to all of the people who worked so hard to make it happen.

Rick - are you going to be posting results, and, if so, when and where?

Thanks again for a great weekend.

Phil
by Philip Strong
Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010
Replies: 54
Views: 18454

Re: Lone Pine - June 5-6th, 2010

Bret and I will be there in the Miata (now Spec Miata suspension, cage, seats, and harnesses...)
by Philip Strong
Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Dell Hell
Replies: 48
Views: 16281

Re: Dell Hell

Sorry that you have had a bad experience with Dell. I have had 4 Dell systems, laptop and desktop, with several issues between them - all handled promptly and satisfactorily under service contracts. The company I work with is all Dell - no major problems. YMMV...
by Philip Strong
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Happy 10th Birthday to me
Replies: 36
Views: 11189

Re: Happy 10th Birthday to me

1980 - Long Beach Memorial Stadium. In fact within two months in 1980, I participated in my first autocross, went through the Solo 1 school and drove 14 hours to a hillclimb in Eureka, CA. Do you think Craig wanted to make sure I was hooked on the sport. The Safety Steward instruction in Bob Jardin...
by Philip Strong
Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Willing To.. Get Help.. for the Miata
Replies: 3
Views: 3426

Re: Willing To.. Get Help.. for the Miata

Get a step drill from Harbor Freight - cheap and quick.

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by Philip Strong
Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Extended Service Contracts
Replies: 6
Views: 2523

Extended Service Contracts

Anybody out there have any thoughts / knowledge on extended service (warranty) companies? In particular, any feedback on the Total Shield company / products?

Thanks for any info.

Phil
by Philip Strong
Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Lone Pine
Replies: 6
Views: 2718

Re: Lone Pine

Bump.
by Philip Strong
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Lone Pine
Replies: 6
Views: 2718

Lone Pine

Anybody know if Lone Pine is going to happen this year?
by Philip Strong
Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: How do you prep a JrKarter?
Replies: 31
Views: 9163

Re: How do you prep a JrKarter?

Do the Zoo - it really is a great one.
by Philip Strong
Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Engine (re)builder recommendations?
Replies: 16
Views: 5922

Re: Engine (re)builder recommendations?

We had to replace the motor in our Miata last year just before the Pro. We just primed the oil system and fired it up. We were only able to put about 500 miles on it to "break it in" before the tour, but we have had no problems - it runs strong and quiet. It is the fastest, easiest, and ma...
by Philip Strong
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 195-60-14 tires
Replies: 5
Views: 2435

Re: WTB 195-60-14 tires

Check Discount Tire Direct - $76.00/tire, free shipping, and a $80.00 rebate on a set of four.
by Philip Strong
Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: November 14 - 15, 2009 Solo School
Replies: 144
Views: 50736

Re: Confirmed Entrants: Solo School Nearly Full

Well, since my loaner Miata fell through (bad clutch), I will be renting a car for the school. Anyone have any suggestions for a rental (available at ONT or nearby) that would be best for someone who usually competes in a Miata? My son will be driving ours. I am thinking of a Mustang but would appre...
by Philip Strong
Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: November 14 - 15, 2009 Solo School
Replies: 144
Views: 50736

Re: Clarification for Solo School Entry Process

On the entry form it says not allowed....
by Philip Strong
Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: Events
Topic: November 14 - 15, 2009 Solo School
Replies: 144
Views: 50736

Re: Clarification for Solo School Entry Process

My son Bret and I are both interested - but we only have 1 Miata between us. I have considered renting a car for myself, but I would like something similar to the Miata. Would anybody be interested in renting out a Miata for the day? I will pay reasonable to generous rental rates, indemnify against ...
by Philip Strong
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: What's the lightest trailer for a C5 Z-06 ?
Replies: 33
Views: 7796

Re: What's the lightest trailer for a C5 Z-06 ?

Before we got our trailer, I was thinking of designing some quick connect towbar mounts that would mount on the Miata tie down eyes...
by Philip Strong
Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: What's the lightest trailer for a C5 Z-06 ?
Replies: 33
Views: 7796

Re: What's the lightest trailer for a C5 Z-06 ?

Have you considered a tow bar (and maybe an extra set of wheels / tires) and flat towing the Miata? No tongue weight issues, and much more within the towing capacity of the Previa.
by Philip Strong
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Entry List for 25th July El Toro Practice (CASOC)
Replies: 109
Views: 29765

Re: Entry List for 25th July El Toro Practice (CASOC)

+1 for SDR - they not only fill up later, their Champ events usually give you four runs. Here is a link - there are currently still openings for the August practice. Aside from a great group of people, there is always a decent lunch truck on site.... http://www.sdsolo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2075...
by Philip Strong
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I thought you were turning 40 this year?
Replies: 16
Views: 5357

Re: I thought you were turning 40 this year?

And I'm 40.0027 (yes, yesterday) and celebrated in fine style.... 14 miles of singletrack! http://www.kalman.org/will/images/Pinos_6-7-09s.jpg Yeah - I went out about 3 weeks to do 10 - 15 miles of single track - did about 1/4 mile, mild crash, and broke my kneecap in half. I'll be hitting 56 in tw...
by Philip Strong
Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2009 Lone Pine Time Trials
Replies: 102
Views: 85883

Re: 2009 Lone Pine Time Trials

Will results be posted anytime soon? Bret had a great time - much thanks to all who made it happen.
by Philip Strong
Wed May 20, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2009 Lone Pine Time Trials
Replies: 102
Views: 85883

Re: 2009 Lone Pine Time Trials

So, according to the posted rules, a bolt on hardtop is allowed but a roll bar inside the hard top is prohibited unless it is SCCA/GCR compliant and a minimum 5 point harness is utilized?
by Philip Strong
Wed May 20, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2009 Lone Pine Time Trials
Replies: 102
Views: 85883

Re: 2009 Lone Pine Time Trials

This thread is not resolving my issues - does anybody know what is going to be required / enforced this year at Lone Pine??? It is a moot point for me, as I am out of the car for several months due to breaking my kneecap coming off my mountain bike last week. My son Bret was still planning on runnin...