- 1. Re: All Blowed up (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 08:04:18 -0800
- The problem with the '92 Civic (Si?) brakes is a lack of rear brake bias. The fronts do all the work and thus tend to overheat and warp rotors. I put on Porterfield R4-S rear pads only, OEM fronts, p
- /html/autox/2001-03/msg00777.html (7,598 bytes)
- 2. Re: All Blowed up (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:10:11 -0800
- In this particular case: '92 Civics will lock front tires under any aggressive braking, stopping distances are greatly increased due to excessive front bias. I researched brake pad coefficients and
- /html/autox/2001-03/msg00794.html (8,026 bytes)
- 3. 2001 ProSolo Graphics Package? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 12:17:06 -0800
- I'm cleaning up my car and need some advise on what graphics will/won't be needed for the '01 ProSolo season. Windshield, I've got the old "SCCA ProSolo", I know this is obsolete, I'll remove it. Rea
- /html/autox/2001-02/msg00095.html (6,925 bytes)
- 4. Solo2 Subsidizes Roadracing? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:52:34 -0800
- I just got my SCCA membership renewal notice. Each time I pay this I wonder where the $25 regional dues goes. Our local Solo2 (Southern California or CSCC) doesn't receive any regional dues from SCCA
- /html/autox/2000-11/msg00464.html (8,065 bytes)
- 5. Re: Solo2 Subsidizes Roadracing? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:33:02 -0800
- Thanks for all the responses. It seems each region is different, in the CSCC region it appears it works like this: -regional dues = $25 -the $25 goes to SCCA, then to the regional office of record -f
- /html/autox/2000-11/msg00494.html (8,816 bytes)
- 6. Re: Noise complaints (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 10:37:36 -0700
- I've been paying attention to sound levels ever since I built my CSP RX-7. Here's my take on the issues: 95dBa at 50 feet on slow response is achievable with only the few loudest cars having to make
- /html/autox/2000-09/msg01623.html (7,222 bytes)
- 7. Re: Fwd: Spokes: Keizer Wheels / Buyer Beware (please read) (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 21:25:05 -0700
- FWIW, when I asked about the mag centers Keiser said they were not intended for Solo2, drag race only, and not for heavy cars like my '81 RX-7. Never an issue with the aluminum centers, Bob Mosso
- /html/autox/2000-08/msg00293.html (13,392 bytes)
- 8. RX7 displacement, Caution Engineer Writting, DELETE NOW if you can't do (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:01:58 -0700
- Here's my perspective: The 13B will displace 1.3 liters per revolution, it will take 3 output shaft revolutions to cycle all the chambers and end up at the starting point. It displaced 1.3*3 liters i
- /html/autox/2000-08/msg00561.html (7,506 bytes)
- 9. Re: Lightweight wheels...drive only? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 18:44:16 -0700
- Sorry Jon, I disagree. I concur with dg, Eric, et al. My engineering degree isn't in physics but this seams quite clear to me. Personally I'd follow Andy's advise: "Put the light wheels on the end of
- /html/autox/2000-07/msg01731.html (8,703 bytes)
- 10. Re: Lightweight wheels...drive only? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 19:57:27 -0700
- You made some good points. It will require more energy to "spin up" the non drive wheels than the drive wheels due to inefficiencies. As you said, the flexing of the body won't be significant unless
- /html/autox/2000-07/msg01792.html (9,467 bytes)
- 11. Re: 1/4 Mile (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 20:28:32 -0700
- 1981 RX-7, in CSP trim: R/T = .533 seconds 60' = 2.053 330' = 5.770 660' = 8.855 MPH = 80.38 1000' = 11.523 1/4 = 13.793 MPH = 101 Check out http://www.pcmagic.net/mosso/performance.htm if your inter
- /html/autox/2000-06/msg00305.html (8,342 bytes)
- 12. Re: ?'s about lightened flywheel (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2000 19:35:30 -0700
- As the owner of a 4 pound flywheel and a 2 disc 5.5 inch Quarter-Master clutch, I feel qualified to say it will make you significantly faster accelerating thru 1st gear. The difference gets less as
- /html/autox/2000-06/msg00556.html (7,308 bytes)
- 13. Re: Keizer Wheels VS. Real Racing Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 21:21:44 -0700
- As the proud owner of Keizers: -they will weight close to 9 pounds once you have steel inserts and the valve stem installed -good luck finding a tire shop that won't F them up, I've been searching fo
- /html/autox/2000-06/msg01646.html (9,319 bytes)
- 14. Re: Corvette Z06 Torque (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <bobmosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 21:23:29 -0700
- Reading between the lines: The 2001 LS1 is rated: 300ft-lb@1000rpm 320ft-lb@1200rpm 340ft-lb@2500rpm 360 or 375@4400rpm The LS6 has the same intake manifold, and is/will be: 385@4800 with the comment
- /html/autox/2000-06/msg01927.html (8,280 bytes)
- 15. SoCal Event Nov 14 (score: 1)
- Author: Mosso <mosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 18:35:54 -0800
- Just a reminder, the next southern California Solo2 event, November 14th at the old Norton AFB (a.k.a. San Bernardino International Airport). Sorry, it won't be the last event of the millennium, deca
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00287.html (6,402 bytes)
- 16. Re: Pro Solo graphics feedback (score: 1)
- Author: Mosso <mosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 20:22:19 -0700
- Loved it! Added the professionalism Howard was looking for. If we could only EVERYBODY to conform, perhaps we would look good enough to attract a few new series sponsors. On the other side, it was a
- /html/autox/1999-10/msg01548.html (7,846 bytes)
- 17. Ultra Loud Silver RX-7 (score: 1)
- Author: Mosso <mosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 19:39:11 -0700
- Being the cause of some sound related issues for the Cal Club region I'd like to offer a couple points: 1) Sound restrictions are necessary so we can attract and keep solo2 sites. The proper sound li
- /html/autox/1999-09/msg01450.html (8,079 bytes)
- 18. Atwater Pro Results? (score: 1)
- Author: Mosso <mosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 18:19:47 -0700
- Anyone have results? Thanks....
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00021.html (6,256 bytes)
- 19. Honda Brake Pads (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <mosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 16:43:12 -0800
- Sorry to bring up an old topic, but my stock '92 Civic Si is in need of a rear brake job. I want to fix the inherent brake bias problem with this car by using pads on the rear that have a higher coef
- /html/autox/1999-02/msg01015.html (6,691 bytes)
- 20. Towing with the Ford V10 (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Mosso <mosso@pcmagic.net>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 09:11:35 -0800
- I'm in need for a new tow vehicle and have decided to go for a F250 V10. I'll be towing about 3500 lbs worth of race car and trailer, over 12000 feet on occasion. I'll also be towing 5500 lbs worth o
- /html/autox/1999-01/msg00491.html (6,919 bytes)
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