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Re: Technology

To: Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Technology
From: Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 04:18:25 -0700
I see working a new car up to high speed (250+) as similar to crossing a 
mine field.
You can take your time and use the right equipment or rely on luck.
Bryan

Dave Dahlgren wrote:

>So you are using plasti-gage for setting clearances right..
>As far as trying to go in the mid 200's with a new suspension why wouldn't
>you want to instrument it? in the bigger picture it does not cost nearly as
>much as everyone pretends compared to the rest of the effort. Personally I
>would do everything I could to have the safest car possible and data acq
>does make the car safer if you are working your speed up and seeing what is
>happening with the car that the driver did not notice. remember we are
>amateurs.
>Dave






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