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by Steve Lepper
Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: STS Rule question and answer!
Replies: 7
Views: 4103

Re: STS Rule question and answer!

Steve, that's just because you're you. :lol: Good work! I have all those brochures from when I bought my '97 new, so had I known I could have saved you a lot of trouble. An R-package car would be legal... you just have to take the Torsen diff out and install a factory open unit (don't get me started...
by Steve Lepper
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 99 Miata with 42.9k miles
Replies: 7
Views: 3568

Re: 99 Miata with 43.8k miles

Wow, that's pretty.

Based on some actual sales I've seen recently, that's a very fair price... hope it finds a good home!
by Steve Lepper
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED : Need to borrow a set of wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 3975

Re: WANTED : Need to borrow a set of wheels

Why couldn't they have used the 114.3 bolt circle like the rest of the world?
by Steve Lepper
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Technical advice - Muffler
Replies: 5
Views: 3035

Re: Technical advice - Muffler

Bobby is right... if you have stock catalysts, mufflers are just for sound quality.
by Steve Lepper
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Porsche's LA Track! Thanks Pete L
Replies: 14
Views: 9651

Re: Porsche's LA Track! Thanks Pete L

I've already talked to a Porsche employee about this, and they stated that they "intend to make it available to other groups." It is expected to be open by the end of 2014. Over the weekend, I was also told that our local PCA folks are currently talking to the home office in Altanta to get...
by Steve Lepper
Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Trying to figure out shock valving
Replies: 21
Views: 9669

Re: Trying to figure out shock valving

Well Marshal, you can change all kinds of parts in your class so you don't have that problem...

My stock class guys with those shocks? They have championships.
by Steve Lepper
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Trying to figure out shock valving
Replies: 21
Views: 9669

Re: Trying to figure out shock valving

Throw the math book out the window. As Jason hints at in his post, shocks are often used to make up for other limitations in your car's suspension. Having had some direct experience with this, I could quote you numbers that you wouldn't believe. Spring and shock rates you car needs for racing are fa...
by Steve Lepper
Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Latest Great Park Developments
Replies: 27
Views: 12479

Re: Latest Great Park Developments

You know the place is a Superfund site...
http://yosemite.epa.gov/r9/sfund/r9sfdo ... 6170023208

Some interesting graphics and info on this page:
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/09/29 ... -veterans/
by Steve Lepper
Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Nov FasTrack
Replies: 4
Views: 3286

Re: Nov FasTrack

Thanks KJ, I would be interested in knowing more.
by Steve Lepper
Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Nov FasTrack
Replies: 4
Views: 3286

Re: Nov FasTrack

#11316 Steering Wheel Clarification Based on member feedback, the previously-published proposal regarding this item has been withdrawn per STAC recommendation. is "member feedback" ever published? Everyone I talked to regarding this was in favor of it, so I would be curious to see what ot...
by Steve Lepper
Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Latest Great Park Developments
Replies: 27
Views: 12479

Re: Latest Great Park Developments

Yeah, I want to live on top of a toxic waste plume...
by Steve Lepper
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Would you like to instruct as your work assignment? - 10/6
Replies: 3
Views: 2260

Re: Would you like to instruct as your work assignment? - 10/6

Leonard, I'm available if you still need an instructor.
by Steve Lepper
Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Stock class legality of replacment convertable top
Replies: 6
Views: 3191

Re: Stock class legality of replacment convertable top

You don't want to buy a hard top for the NC because they are about twice the cost of the NA/NB tops!

Good news on the top replacement... I remember that being an issue in the early vinyl-top cars (mine was cloth) so I'm glad they are working with you on that.
by Steve Lepper
Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:23 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: STX solstice discussion split from Tim's for sale thread...
Replies: 33
Views: 18262

Re: STX solstice discussion split from Tim's for sale thread...

Now, why again are they moving the Solstice to B/S? }:)
by Steve Lepper
Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: NA Miata Doors
Replies: 5
Views: 2829

Re: NA Miata Doors

Fred,

You've got mail.
by Steve Lepper
Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Alpine AutoX Aug 17th (Big Bear)
Replies: 60
Views: 25137

Re: Alpine AutoX Aug 17th (Big Bear)

Neverlift Here's some original O'blenes artwork. http://www.JayComservices.com/images/bb2a.jpg I tried that once, too... didn't make it nearly that far. :lol: Great job, Jay! Everything about the event was terrific: the course was fun, the competitors and crew were great, and the venue was spectacu...
by Steve Lepper
Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Why Get Your Start at Autocross Sunday?
Replies: 35
Views: 19212

Re: Why Get Your Start at Autocross Sunday?

But in thinking about, is doesn't make much sense that they can take an instructor along to help them go faster, yet not take a friend along for some fun or pointers. They already CAN take a friend along, it just makes the run a DSQ, but everyone keeps forgetting that little detail. ... and then th...
by Steve Lepper
Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Why Get Your Start at Autocross Sunday?
Replies: 35
Views: 19212

Re: Why Get Your Start at Autocross Sunday?

One other item that we should promote with newbies is the Time Only class, because this is the only place they can have passengers in the car on a Sunday (with the exception of a dedicated "Instructor" run.) Odds are they are here on the invite of a more experienced friend, and TO is a gre...
by Steve Lepper
Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: National Champion Solstice For Sale
Replies: 18
Views: 8525

Re: National Champion Solstice For Sale

I heard he was getting a new FR-s for Ryan to drive next year...
by Steve Lepper
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB: Miata parts; 1995 DD, Suspension
Replies: 17
Views: 8593

Re: WTB: Miata parts; 1995 DD, Suspension

Redline 75/90 NS is the right choice for the transmission.

Do NOT use MTL: the pile of shrapnel currently on my bench at work is proof why not.
by Steve Lepper
Tue May 28, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Top Time of Day ... under Event Results ?
Replies: 20
Views: 10029

Re: Top Time of Day ... under Event Results ?

CST is a catch all class so he could easily be STC legal. If you know of something that makes his car not STC legal, that should be the basis of your protest. Okay let me explain how I interpret this. Theoretically speaking, I could register in motorsportreg with the Class Novice and with an STS Pa...
by Steve Lepper
Mon May 27, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Looking for free/cheap 15" Miata tires, Drift Clinic
Replies: 8
Views: 3973

Re: Looking for free/cheap 15" Miata tires, Drift Clinic

I have some used 205 RS-3's you can have.
by Steve Lepper
Tue May 21, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Street
Replies: 77
Views: 34669

Re: Street

Ed Holley wrote:P.S. "Avert your gaze"? Do you really talk like that? }:)
Yes, he does. ;)
by Steve Lepper
Tue May 21, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: June Fastrack
Replies: 7
Views: 4435

Re: June Fastrack

G Stock looks interesting. Glad to see the Reliant Robin Type R made the list! Maybe we should teach course workers the proper technique to right-side a rolled car... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bIn_ZgHJaE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What's more disturbing is that t...
by Steve Lepper
Thu May 16, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Solo Talk
Topic: Street
Replies: 77
Views: 34669

Re: Street

RE: the GS fail. We were given our orders to get to, at most, 8 classes. No one is suggesting it is perfect. If you have real world experience that adds to the process, please (please) send your letters!! So...one of these great ideas was to move 1999-2005 Miatas from CS into ES. A quick check of 2...