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Jason Uyeda wrote:
If only KMo were in the country to defend himself... Speaking of that... BSP S2000, BRING IT!

Do you think they will let him back in? He looks kind of shandy.

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:Sure you don't need a co-driver to help with that?! haha.

Wow, someone has turned into a thread-jacking co-drive whore.

Jason Isley BS RX8 wrote:

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:Sure you don't need a co-driver to help with that?! haha.

Wow, someone has turned into a thread-jacking co-drive whore.

HEY, it's totally on topic, haha. what am I doing in 2009? whoring myself out for another drive.

Though I agree that Jason Uyeda needs my help neither Financially nor Mechanically so wouldn't my services wouldn't be required.

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:
Though I agree that Jason Uyeda needs my help neither Financially nor Mechanically so wouldn't my services wouldn't be required.

What about physically?

Michael Palero wrote:

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:
Though I agree that Jason Uyeda needs my help neither Financially nor Mechanically so wouldn't my services wouldn't be required.

What about physically?

I'm sure he's got something worked out with Ann... or Mark.

Max Hayter wrote:I'm committed to driving either a STS2 Miata, a STU STI, a DS 09 WRX, an AS STI or a SS Z06. Hopefully things will clarify themselves in a few weeks!

I only wish I could have a focus like that, clear & with resolve, on on.



I will flog the c5z at least once more, ss down south & maybe asp in Fontucky for a change.

STX in the Si in NER.

will miss you guys

Ashley Armstrong wrote:STX in the Si in NER.

will miss you guys

Wat!! Are you moving?

Max Hayter wrote:

Ashley Armstrong wrote:STX in the Si in NER.

will miss you guys

Wat!! Are you moving?

Yes sir

Ashley Armstrong wrote:

Max Hayter wrote:

Ashley Armstrong wrote:STX in the Si in NER.

will miss you guys

Wat!! Are you moving?

Yes sir

Why - have you joined a cult?

Ash has been captured by her "Hot White Oppressor"

Steve Ekstrand wrote:Ash has been captured by her "Hot White Oppressor"

Haha that's right!

Max Hayter wrote:

Ashley Armstrong wrote: Yes sir

Why - have you joined a cult?

The east coast rejected Bill's Application but accepted Ashley's.

Marshall Grice wrote:

Jason Isley BS RX8 wrote:

Steve Ekstrand wrote:Civics change over time. Sometimes over the same lap. Flexi Flyers.

And the class evolves.

And the setup for 205-40-16 Flakens is different than the setup for 195-50-15 'stones.

If we were discussing a fast car this September the comment makes sense, but how long go was that DSQ?

I wonder if anything has changed on the Kmo car since it was top dog... I would bet it still has the same oil in it, and is just as fast.

I think even Ken admits that his car needs setup work to be back in the game.

I dunno if Ken is qualified to decide, not like he did any setup on it in the first place...

How would the setup for XSs differ from MXs? Car could probably stand to go up 50lbs. in spring rate with the new breed of tires and get a new cat, an air dam, and Bisimoto header if so inclined. There hasn't really been much innovation in the Civics since 2004 IMO. A couple guys spent some money on shocks (Ken, your Koni yellows are over 5 years old now), but no real must-have mods. Definitely a greater depth of talent and well-sorted cars though.

What's this about 914s not being competitive? They're a potential overdog in SM2 IMO! Would even be an ok choice for XP.

I'm hoping to make it back next year by the SD Tour, keeping fingers crossed for what appears to be a Viper-friendly Lincoln. If anybody has a dead 335/30-18 A6 they'd like to give away, let me know.

Jason Rhoades wrote: What's this about 914s not being competitive? They're a potential overdog in SM2 IMO! Would even be an ok choice for XP.

I actualy kinda agree with this. The car doesn't weigh anything and with the SM engine allowances it would be pretty impressive. Real question is, who's gunna dump 20grand into a 914.

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:

Jason Rhoades wrote: What's this about 914s not being competitive? They're a potential overdog in SM2 IMO! Would even be an ok choice for XP.

I actualy kinda agree with this. The car doesn't weigh anything and with the SM engine allowances it would be pretty impressive. Real question is, who's gunna dump 20grand into a 914.

i don't think anyone said they weren't competitive overall, just not in dsp trim. Especially when the 914 in question is already well on it's way to a mod class, trying to make it SP legal would be a huge waste of money.

Marshall Grice wrote:

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:

Jason Rhoades wrote: What's this about 914s not being competitive? They're a potential overdog in SM2 IMO! Would even be an ok choice for XP.

I actualy kinda agree with this. The car doesn't weigh anything and with the SM engine allowances it would be pretty impressive. Real question is, who's gunna dump 20grand into a 914.

i don't think anyone said they weren't competitive overall, just not in dsp trim. Especially when the 914 in question is already well on it's way to a mod class, trying to make it SP legal would be a huge waste of money.

kinda depends on how you look at it.

the engine mods are all basically wiped clean due to the complete unreliable factor, so I'd be starting with a stock engine.

it's mostly the flares and brakes, and the lack of interior.. >_<

i think it'd cost less to go DSP, and have a car that can last a weekend, than to try to make a mod car out of it that can last the weekend.

In XP you wouldn't be limited to the standard 914 engine. Turbo can be done, but it incurs a weight penalty.

In EM you could stick a rotary in it.

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:In XP you wouldn't be limited to the standard 914 engine. Turbo can be done, but it incurs a weight penalty.

In EM you could stick a rotary in it.

You could do the rotary in XP if desired, make of engine is not restricted there, unlike SM. Though unless you're a masochist, an LSx motor makes more sense.

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:In XP you wouldn't be limited to the standard 914 engine. Turbo can be done, but it incurs a weight penalty.

In EM you could stick a rotary in it.

the turbo isn't the problem.

the inability of the motor to hold together under boost, is the problem..

Jeff Shyu wrote:

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:In XP you wouldn't be limited to the standard 914 engine. Turbo can be done, but it incurs a weight penalty.

In EM you could stick a rotary in it.

the turbo isn't the problem.

the inability of the motor to hold together under boost, is the problem..

but if you don't have to use the ancient air-cool design ...

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:

Jeff Shyu wrote:

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:In XP you wouldn't be limited to the standard 914 engine. Turbo can be done, but it incurs a weight penalty.

In EM you could stick a rotary in it.

the turbo isn't the problem.

the inability of the motor to hold together under boost, is the problem..

but if you don't have to use the ancient air-cool design ...

if i was going that route, I'd just go with a SBC. cheaper and more power.. that, and my friend makes the kits.

i dunno, an STi (or just a 2.0 wrx)motor might be a better choice then an lsx motor because of the lower displacement based min weight.

1970lbs for turbo'd sti 914 vs a 5.7l lsx motor at 2454 in xp.

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I'm hoping to make it back next year by the SD Tour, keeping fingers crossed for what appears to be a Viper-friendly Lincoln. If anybody has a dead 335/30-18 A6 they'd like to give away, let me know.[/quote]

You gonna try and fit those on the front of the Viper? I might have Rob Boynton's old rears sitting around somewhere (335-30-18 A6) but don't know for sure. How soon you looking to try those?

Speaking of the Civic J-Rho, the car needs some work so hopefully I can talk you into revamping the relic. I'd love to try the Motons I saw on Mike King's STS2 CRX.

Ken, why are you obsessed with the shiny orange shocks? What makes them better than a 28? Who's going to be the first to drop the Sachs bomb

A 914 is certainly an interesting car, I was on the verge but after the weight addition decided to bail. 20k won't even pay for a decent motor for that car. Who want's to put a shitty Boxer in it when you can have a killer 3.6/8

And, for the record, there seems to be some confusion. The S2k is staying in the garage, I'm running the Elise, hopefully it will be more reliable this year. And Aaron won't fit well into it, so I don't have to worry about him trying to bum a co-drive