- 41. Re: drivers & cars in stock (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 19:56:03 EST
- Woo-hoo! That's worth an article for those that forget the driver is the most important element. And the similar car thing is worth noting... George Emery gemery@aol.com http://members.aol.com/gemery
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg01019.html (6,997 bytes)
- 42. Re: New car classifications -- I'M done. (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:30:10 EST
- Richard Nichols - You've heard from, maybe, a half dozen of the 800-1000 team.net subscribers with the experienced folks saying you're barking up the wrong tree. We've all heard your arguments before
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg01044.html (8,265 bytes)
- 43. Re: New car classifications (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 15:17:33 EST
- Tom Gentry asks: CP. As someone else wrote, leave the subframe connectors off and you're ESP. If you're in California and the subframe connectors are really important to you, then consider one of the
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg01053.html (10,841 bytes)
- 44. Re: New car classifications (still long) (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 17:16:52 EST
- Not a problem here! (trimmed down quotes and well written!) In a broad view, how is this different from a bucket system? If one chooses subframe connectors and the result is uncompetitive in SCCA's c
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg01061.html (10,536 bytes)
- 45. RE: Lucy has an ailment! (Miata Question) (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:37:20 EST
- Ace Reporter reports: My vote would be a flat-spot. Miatae are prone to them and, sadly, once you get one it just gets worse unless you rotate the tires to the rear. George Emery gemery@aol.com http:
- /html/autox/1999-03/msg01838.html (7,534 bytes)
- 46. Re: GT6 Mk3 in CSP (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 13:48:41 EST
- Phil E. mentioned fender flares in SP... yes, but that's not the problem. you use wider-than-stock rims/tires and turn the steering wheel, they rub in the middle of the footwells. Judicious use of a
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg00019.html (7,527 bytes)
- 47. Re: GT6 Mk3 in CSP (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:56:32 EST
- Mike Bultemeier asks: Don't be so close-minded :-) Just because we've never seen it done, doesn't mean it's impossible! Austin-Healy Sprite/MG Midget, Fiat 600/800, Fiat 850, Austin/Morris Mini, Hond
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg00023.html (7,586 bytes)
- 48. AP Fiero vs. Lotus (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 20:26:05 EST
- Reality Check (tm): AP 4-cyl Fiero 2.5 liters 48mm DCOE x2 (unlimited venturi) 1900 lbs 10" wide rims AP Lotus Elan 1.6 liters 40mm DCOE x2 (32mm venturi) 1470 lbs 7" wide rims Looks like adequate ca
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg00399.html (7,091 bytes)
- 49. re: Lotii in ALL classes (was DM & E Mod Weights) (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 15:43:42 EST
- Once again, you're not making sense. Regardless of the weight, in a class that allows unlimited engine swaps, why would you ever expect a normally aspirated 2.3 motor to be competitive? Isn't that wh
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg00524.html (8,528 bytes)
- 50. Re: A Different D/E Mod Approach (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 20:43:24 EST
- George Ryan - I understand you have a 2.3 liter quad4 in a legal AP Fiero, despite 4-cyl Fieros coming with 2.5 liters, due to it being legal in roadracing's GT class, correct? You complained that a
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg00629.html (11,346 bytes)
- 51. RE: Ruling ... (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 12:24:17 EST
- Rob Roten asks: Correct, with one exception: you may use any front swaybar bushing and front swaybar endlinks since the front swaybar is unlimited in Stock. George Emery gemery@aol.com http://members
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg00929.html (6,571 bytes)
- 52. re:Dyno accuracy for OBDII cars (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 13:29:27 EST
- Knowing nothing of OBDII cars, my comments are worthless... However, I'd reason that if the systems can adapt quickly, then the dyno runs are always valid... repeatable dyno runs would be even better
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg01353.html (7,477 bytes)
- 53. Re: Downforce (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:54:55 EST
- Weight actually helps the bigger, heavier car in a steady-state corner (more downforce!), though the extra momentum cancels that out. The lighter car has the advantage when it changes direction, such
- /html/autox/1999-01/msg00328.html (7,482 bytes)
- 54. GT6 Mk3 in CSP (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 14:36:08 EST
- As much as I'm fond of the beasts, they're probably not competitive these days. Biggest hurdle is getting fender clearance in the front for really wide rims/tires; however, the Spitfire guys seem to
- /html/autox/1999-01/msg01136.html (7,778 bytes)
- 55. Re: GT6 Mk3 in CSP (score: 1)
- Author: Gemery@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:37:57 EST
- Mike Bultemeier asks: "Check SCCA web site". Okay, I'll quit being a smartass for a couple minutes: AP, minimum weight 1800 lbs. It, along with the TVRs, were former FP cars. In AP trim, it's fairly
- /html/autox/1999-01/msg01148.html (7,145 bytes)
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