James,
I have a new theory; I think the closer people live to GGF, the better their
traction gets. I guess that explains your "instant hook up".
--Navid
> -----Original Message-----
> From: james creasy [mailto:james@thevenom.net]
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 11:49 AM
> To: Larrybsp@aol.com; geewiz@mac.com
> Cc: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: What's drawing new members?
>
>
> Larry,
>
> i probably have more power than you, but since i switched to
> the new ECSTAs,
> i can tromp on it in 2nd or even 1st, even at GGF and get
> instant hook up.
> the sidewall is a little (or a lot softer) and takes power
> really well. in
> fact, ive been trying to loosen up the rear of the car a
> little because i
> havent been able to get any throttle steer lately unless i do
> rally style
> turns. they are pretty amazing.
>
> -james "zero wheelspin" creasy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Larrybsp@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: What's drawing new members?
>
>
> > from:larrybsp@aol.com (Larry Stark)
> >
> > I don't think I disparaged any new autocrosser.
> I pointed out
> > times have changed and so has society. I ran SFR Solo II
> events for 17 or
> 18
> > years before I switched to Road Racing. I've run in the DP,
> SS, BSP and
> ASP
> > classes. I served for years on the Solo II steering
> commitee and I've
> chaired
> > events. I think its fair to say I've made my positive
> contribution. I'm
> also
> > sure that those few old timers who still might remember me
> would greet me
> > with a smile if I run a Solo II event. Unfortunately trying
> to run a Solo
> II
> > event with the power my car has now on Kumho V700's (they
> work great when
> up
> > to temp) at current Solo II sites would be a joke. I'd
> light up the tires
> > every time I hit the gas. FWIW.
> >
> >
> Larry
> >
> >
> > > . You can't make everyone
> > > love what you love. What you *can* do is be helpful and
> friendly to new
> > > folks, and make them feel welcome if they want to stay.
> Which, Larry, I
> > > don't think your sentiment does.
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