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by Steve Lepper
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: XP Corvette. thread has been hijacked enough so...
Replies: 46
Views: 18908

Re: XP Corvette. thread has been hijacked enough so...

That would be awesome... hope you can let us know when that happens.
by Steve Lepper
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: XP Corvette. thread has been hijacked enough so...
Replies: 46
Views: 18908

Re: XP Corvette. thread has been hijacked enough so...

Rick Brown wrote:They expected us to remove all the tire marks after the event.
I wonder what they thought after the drift event...
by Steve Lepper
Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: March FasTrack
Replies: 10
Views: 5769

Re: March FasTrack

Pickup trucks in SM?

Hmmm... how hard would it be to get 500 pounds out of my S-Runner? }:)
by Steve Lepper
Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: XP Corvette. thread has been hijacked enough so...
Replies: 46
Views: 18908

Re: XP Corvette. thread has been hijacked enough so...

Jungleland... wasn't that a Springsteen song? That was the Ford Aerospace lot in Newport. I stumbled across it driving by and stopped to watch. Lion Country... I remember getting air over one of the "jumps" in the lot. Not solo, but how about a vintage event on the old Pomona Fairplex cour...
by Steve Lepper
Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: El Toro Pro co-drive
Replies: 2
Views: 2100

Wanted: El Toro Pro co-drive

Anyone out there want a tire-warmer? My recent experience is in rear-drive cars, but I started my auto-x career in a front-driver (in 1985) so have experience there as well (but likely also a bit of rust) so would welcome any opportunity. Happy to help out with whatever you need for the event. Messa...
by Steve Lepper
Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Events
Topic: San Diego National Tour registration open, March 30-31, 2013
Replies: 40
Views: 16273

Re: San Diego National Tour registration open, March 30-31, 2013

Kurt Rahn wrote: +1. I can't do it; not even going to ask.
Same here. There are about three days out of the year where this applies to me as well... unfortunately for SCCA, Easter is one of those three.
by Steve Lepper
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:02 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS 16x7.5 SSR wheels type C
Replies: 2
Views: 2106

Re: FS 16x7.5 SSR wheels type C

What offset are they?
by Steve Lepper
Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Need an awsome tow vehicle?
Replies: 5
Views: 3869

Re: Need an awsome tow vehicle?

Having been looking for this exact generation of truck, I can attest that this is a great deal. At this price, most of them out there have 200K miles or more.
Unfortunately, I have to find one with a back seat.

Mako, hook them nose to tail and use 'em like a train.
by Steve Lepper
Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Jan FasTrack
Replies: 4
Views: 3074

Re: Jan FasTrack

Finally, a car they actually didn't move to C stock!
by Steve Lepper
Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Co-Driver Wanted: National Level STC Civic
Replies: 5
Views: 3322

Re: Co-Driver Wanted: National Level STC Civic

You know, I've had a few people tell me my driving style would be well suited to one of these cars...
by Steve Lepper
Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: Used 99-05 Miata Koni 8042 DA Shocks
Replies: 1
Views: 1887

Re: FS: Used 99-05 Miata Koni 8042 DA Shocks

So I guess they're not going back on this car I have sitting in pieces? :)
by Steve Lepper
Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: NB Miata Tires Recommendations for DD/AX
Replies: 36
Views: 16276

Re: NB Miata Tires Recommendations for DD/AX

What car are you racing? Your picture shows an NB, which means you should be on 15" (or 16") wheels not 14's
by Steve Lepper
Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: towing help in Corona
Replies: 4
Views: 3178

Re: towing help in Corona

I don't have a trailer that big, but if you know of a truck and trailer that can carry it, I'm around the next few days and am licensed to tow over 10K lbs.
Also can offer a free outdoor storage spot if they need it.
by Steve Lepper
Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Nov Fastrack
Replies: 9
Views: 4616

Re: Nov Fastrack

Sean Fenstermacher wrote:Woah! RT tires now 140 treadwear and up?

This month. It was something different last month. What's it going to be next month?
by Steve Lepper
Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Who needs a new race car?
Replies: 3
Views: 2492

Who needs a new race car?

And do you want a co-driver?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3359132764.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So it needs some engine work... it's a Chevy, how hard can it be? }:)
by Steve Lepper
Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Hey, Firemen, thank you very much!!
Replies: 6
Views: 4804

Re: Hey, Firemen, thank you very much!!

Always a bummer to have something like this happen, but I'm very happy to hear the damage is not more serious!
by Steve Lepper
Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: End Link Question ...
Replies: 13
Views: 7581

Re: End Link Question ...

Best thing you can do is throw away those RB links and get yourself something with proper rod ends. Those give you all kinds of stiction and binding issues, adding a lot of hysteresis and unpredictability to it's action.
by Steve Lepper
Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Glen Helen Practice/RallyX #5, Oct 20-21
Replies: 15
Views: 5097

Re: Glen Helen Practice/RallyX #5, Oct 20-21

Awesome... thanks Jay! I can definitely be there Saturday, (and just registered) and will know about Sunday shortly.

I also just found out my local rental car lot has a V6 Camaro... }:)
by Steve Lepper
Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Glen Helen Practice/RallyX #5, Oct 20-21
Replies: 15
Views: 5097

Re: Glen Helen Practice/RallyX #5, Oct 20-21

Anyone with a rear-wheel drive car looking for a codriver? Send me a PM.
by Steve Lepper
Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS: 2007 Ford Mustang
Replies: 12
Views: 5918

Re: FS: 2007 Ford Mustang

Wow... if my MX-5 hadn't literally sold LAST WEEK, I'd be all over trading for this.

This takes me back to my roots... my first real auto-x car was an F/S 1990 Mustang.

Good luck with the sale.
by Steve Lepper
Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: September Fastrack
Replies: 20
Views: 6688

Re: September Fastrack

No John, this doesn't mean I have a problem with anybody involved as a person, and I'm not painting every person who has ever served with the same brush. However, there are several cases where personal interest got in the way of clear decision making. If you want to know specific instances, I'll be ...
by Steve Lepper
Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: September Fastrack
Replies: 20
Views: 6688

Re: September Fastrack

No, that means that somebody on the board (or one of their good buddies) owns an E9x M3. Look who shows up driving one next year. As usual, it's not about what's good for the class, it's about what's good for ME. Have you ever spent time on one of the advisory committees? It would be extremely diff...
by Steve Lepper
Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: September Fastrack
Replies: 20
Views: 6688

Re: September Fastrack

No, that means that somebody on the board (or one of their good buddies) owns an E9x M3. Look who shows up driving one next year. I'm sorry you think like that. Nothing personal John, but there are far too many instances of where a rule set gets implemented or a car gets moved, and lo and behold it...
by Steve Lepper
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: September Fastrack
Replies: 20
Views: 6688

Re: September Fastrack

Solo section, http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/12-fastrack-sept-solo.pdf . My letter was not recommended. Oh really??? So putting an E9x M3 (faster than the 3 Audi models I proposed) in FS with a softer index is the right move? }:) No, that means that somebody on the board (or one of thei...
by Steve Lepper
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Where to source used Miata engines ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3343

Re: Where to source used Miata engines ?

I'm with Max on this one... I will never buy a mechanical part from Sports Imports.

Make a call to Mazdaspeed... last year when I needed a crate engine they had some really great prices on complete, new engines.