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After some conversations with Toyo folks, my conclusion is that it's an issue that's lost in translation. When you ask if the tires all use the same compound , they say yes.. when you ask if the tires all use the same construction , they say no. I've been using the 195 Toyo not because it's faster (...

If those are the Race model, they will be awfully stiff for stock springs on a street car.

To use stock springs, remove the threaded collars and install the original metal spring cup and circlip that came with the shocks. Also, you need to use the rubber insulators that came with the stock springs.

Michael, I can help out any time... I mention Friday because I'm 15 minutes away so it's easy to stop by if you need me.

If there are any gate worker slots available for Friday, I'm local so can easily help out.

http://www.facebook.com/events/310469822352209/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MZoL9azYzqI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Yeah, they do this periodically. Really helps the image of the rest of us who ride .................... :roll: Idiots. :rol...

Doug Kott wrote: I've heard differently. And who says it has to be front-mounted?

All the Subaru's Ive seen are top-mounted from the factory, and there's plenty of room on top of this engine.

The most disappointing stat I've seen so far: 59.2 mph in 2nd gear. Might work out well for ST(X?)... wonder how high the redline can be bumped?

Kurt, Since this is a test day before a PRO SOLO, can we please get a Pro-style start included with this course? If not the full-length run like our traditional Pro courses, can we at least remain straight until we make the shift to 2nd? These turns and kinks right off the start gear prevent us from...

I know where there's a car, but I need to find the time and money (mainly money) to get it there.

Too bad the Nationals / Pro Solo finals don't move around the country...

This has been a very interesting conversation to follow. But really, who cares ? :heyes: Speaking of the FRS, how did it do when our drivers took it around the course yesterday? We didn't get to stay long enough to watch. It ran... some times.... that were... relatively faster or slower than.... so...

No 500, yet all the other "B-Spec" cars can run?

Yet, the older Toyota Yaris was allowed? As I recall, It's taller and narrower.

Britt Dollmeyer wrote:5 x 114.3
They fit NC Miata's, Mustangs...

Careful on Miatas... they will rub on the inner fender panels with STR tire sizes and camber. On a street-friendly setup and narrower tires, they're fine except they tag the back of the front control arm on full lock.

Ken,

You've got mail.

Steve, before considering such a purchase, consider not only fitting, but getting in and out. It's challenging even for the physically fit. Since I"m not a member of that group, it's double the challenge for me. You definitely won't be changing drivers after every run. :mrt: That said, I do lo...

Finally, a car light enough to tow behind my Tacoma.

Interesting. The Southwest corner of the base is where some of the worst ground pollution is: those ramps outside the buildings we drive around on our way in is where the aircraft were solvent-washed to remove exhaust and oil residue, and most of it was just allowed to run off into the ground. There...

So, THIS is what you guys do at work these days...

Yeah, they're complaining about noise from street-legal drags.

People, these cars have mufflers... you can't hear them from your trailer park. Go back to cooking your crack. }:)

Doing it properly: http://public.fotki.com/makofoto/2012-racing/cscc-february-race/mg-2859.html http://public.fotki.com/makofoto/2012-racing/cscc-february-race/mg-2718.html Even through it's a funky font, these are still pretty easy to read thanks to the contrasting outline: http://public.fotki.com/...

This has been a long-standing peeve of mine as well. Coming from Club Racing years ago and knowing what sticklers they are about numbers (with good reason) I've always been amazed at what we allow.

Kurt, if you need backup number-nazi at tech, I'll be glad to do it.

A little birdie told me that Mr. Huffman is going to try to take the overall this year...Marshall: Got any tricks up your sleeve? hmm, i could blow up the diff a couple more times right after I take top pax and oil down the course. ...? Not the cheapest way, but it's certainly proven to be effectiv...

We don't have the man power to run the grid "nationals style". However, we can make it look the same and pull cars from the line in that fashion. All we need to do is make grid look like your typical chevron style parking lot: -------> \ \ \ \ \ \ . ----------> / / / / / / -------> \ \ \ ...

If you want to win, buy x-runs, get in the 2-driver lane. If you're worried about tire wear, nobody says you have to take all of them. We may see a day (and we almost did yesterday in group 4) where all of the cars are two driver / X runs. The only way I see to equalize that would be to adapt a &quo...

If anyone is interested in a nice X1/9, my neighbor in Santa Barbara has one (along with a Ferrari Dino, rare Turbo Lancia Monte Carlo, Brabus Smart car, and a Honda CR-Z) Year: 1974;Mileage - I'll have to check [he's been laid up sick]; Color: Kelley Green / Blk; All Stock, but Smog rail removed (...

Thanks to all for the input.

I think I have everything but the K, so this weekend's classing might have a bit of a ransom note feel to it...