- 101. M3's in ESP - Mid Season Opinion <Long and thought out!> (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 06:16:38 -0700
- I hope that this post reaches all of the ESP, CSP and BSP competitors that have jumped to conclusions (right or wrong) about the M3 move to ESP from CSP. I originally thought that the M3 would be a g
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00501.html (9,263 bytes)
- 102. Was M3's - now Pro, why drive faster? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:22:38 -0700
- I would say this: If you don't drive faster on Sunday, you will get passed up. I came from 5th on Saturday afternoon to finish second in Peru...the 1st place driver ended up in 3rd, he didn't go any
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00527.html (8,153 bytes)
- 103. Re: Corvette Z06 - Competition for SS? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 20:41:23 -0700
- I think the current hardtop Vette has REAL potential in SS. At 3050 lbs, the car is well over 150 lbs lighter than I thought it was going to be. 345hp and huge wheels make for a real sweet car. The Z
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00671.html (7,974 bytes)
- 104. Petersburg Results Link - here... (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 18:14:36 -0700
- http://www.scca.org/amateur/prosolo2/2000/peru/results.html The results are there.... AB
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00787.html (6,682 bytes)
- 105. Re: AWD cars at ProSolos (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 09:03:00 -0700
- You make a very interesting point, one that many have thought of in the recent past. I can tell you that officially that the SCAC (Stock Class Advisory Committee) does NOT consider Pro Solo when reco
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00820.html (10,145 bytes)
- 106. Wrong SP Classes?!?! (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 10:04:56 -0700
- Understand that the 'problem' with the classing of the WS6 and the SS are in the STOCK classes, not in the SP classes. Many don't understand this issue but it is what it is: The SS and the WS6 at one
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00829.html (8,522 bytes)
- 107. Was nutty ESP - now Classing cars vs. people (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 12:28:56 -0700
- Understand that using people as a barometer is OK - WHEN you have 2 'A' drivers to compare. I look to the results in Peru as a great sample that should be weighed heavily in this decision at the end
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00842.html (8,184 bytes)
- 108. <Was clarification> Now Speed of AWD (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 09:20:50 -0700
- I have to disagree with you. You are comparing two cars that are not alike in any way. The reason a CamaroBird runs 105mph in the 1/4 mile is because it has 300+ flywheel hp. The reason you can run
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00914.html (8,712 bytes)
- 109. Re: <Was clarification> Now Speed of AWD and Pro Solo (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:06:56 -0700
- I suppose I can buy into some of that...I would have to see it and feel it As this relates to Pro solo, the speed at the end of the straight is not the 'equalizing' factor some have painted it to be
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00932.html (9,091 bytes)
- 110. Re: Require SCCA membership? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 11:29:52 -0800
- Good thing you cleared that up! Here in NER we have been getting 180+ with a few events a year over 210. We have discussed these items and kind of put them on hold. We are at the point where we are s
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00299.html (9,064 bytes)
- 111. Re: Converted Schoolbus Motorhomes (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 06:43:25 -0800
- A few years ago, one of the NER members who ran the NESCC series had a gutted school bus that he fit his CP Monza in. No cutting of the outside, just hollow inside. Monster ramps, tools and 2 or 3 ro
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00484.html (8,109 bytes)
- 112. AM Turnout (was Fine print) (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 05:36:42 -0800
- The Snipester touched on why AM is losing members. The cost of entry is WAY to high. The monsters that are being built now (Phantom, Dragon) are hand built from the ground up with thousands of engine
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00915.html (10,633 bytes)
- 113. Re: AM Turnout (was Fine print) (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 07:04:14 -0800
- I think people are quoting the 6-digit figure from about 3 years ago when Cheng and Milligan were asked to estimate a duplication cost. That $100K+ figure included the costs associated with engineeri
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00926.html (8,036 bytes)
- 114. Re: AM turnout (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:28:25 -0800
- Keeping in mind that a truly unlimited class may have just the opposite result as you are looking for. When there are no rules, money becomes a bigger factor. Cars get more advanced and more costly.
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00946.html (8,186 bytes)
- 115. Leverone ACR Neon For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 07:46:47 -0800
- <Posting for Nick and Paula: Their Y2K ride has twin turbos and I make the 1997 Dodge Neon ACR, black, A/C, AM/FM stereo cassette, nationals interior package, nice condition inside and out. This car
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00083.html (7,191 bytes)
- 116. Re: [Fwd: SCAC/ Team.net] (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 16:20:42 -0800
- I think this is exactly the point. No one should be flamed for what they say, but HOW they say it is critical. I think most people are jumping on you because it *appears* like you spew forth your opi
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00267.html (7,527 bytes)
- 117. Re: Cheap Mobil 1 ? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 06:07:04 -0800
- At certain Wally-Worlds, you can get the 5 quart jug for $14.95. Not bad. Andy 'Mobil 1 to the bone" Bettencourt
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00371.html (6,482 bytes)
- 118. Re: different review of the S2000 (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:39:13 -0800
- After reading this, I would never read another review from this guy in a million - This gentleman clearly doens't understand anything about powerbands. He wants to get slapped into the back of his se
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00598.html (13,824 bytes)
- 119. Re: Axle ratio (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 06:59:06 -0800
- That's a tough question. In my mind it would depend on where the 3.9 put you at the top of second. If the car has solid accelleration to start with, I would take the longer legs. If it could use some
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00940.html (7,092 bytes)
- 120. Re: BMW M3 Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 22:40:26 -0800
- Couple of differing opinions from my 1997 experience with a 1995 E36 M3: Wheels: It has been generally accepted that you can run the 8.5's in the rear of the 1995 cars as the 'forged wheel' option ha
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg01074.html (10,899 bytes)
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