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181. Two hour work shifts (was: Why not "pro" cone chasers?) (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 17:52:26 -0500; I realize that this is an old thread, that I'm way behind. Just got back from my honeymoon and I'm catching up. IMHO, work shifts should never be two hours. If they are, then perhaps it's time for yo; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00103.html (7,746 bytes)
182. Re: Secrets of Solo Racing book: A worthwhile investment? (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 16:46:12 -0500; You're right about the video, but you're wrong that it's WAY 80's. It was filmed in 1991. I know for sure because there's footage of me in there, getting all kinds of sideways approaching the tight r; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00152.html (7,769 bytes)
183. Re: Pro Solo graphics feedback (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 17:14:20 -0500; I understand why it happened, but the numbers were less than the 8" tall, 1.25" stroke required by the Solo II Rules. That's because some of the cars in the Pro classes supposedly couldn't fit 8" tal; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00157.html (7,558 bytes)
184. Congrats to Pete Calhoun! (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 16:50:31 -0500; I'd like to publically express my congratulations to our very own Pete Calhoun for his overall win in the Formula One Pick Six competition (see http://www.motorsport.com/Pick6/). Pete was first overa; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00199.html (6,948 bytes)
185. Re: What happened to Stock Class? (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:45:35 -0500; My gut feeling is that the "lower" Stock classes (especially GS and HS) have been largely redefined as compared with, say, 10 years ago. The way I remember it, HS used to be for non-sports cars. That; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00451.html (9,449 bytes)
186. Re: Conquest to GS to C Mod (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 12:13:58 -0500; If you're trying to say that a Formula Ford is easier to drive fast than a production street car, then I agree. If you're trying to say that driving one fast guarantees a trophy, then I'd certainly d; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00592.html (8,922 bytes)
187. Re: Conquest to GS to C Mod (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:48:43 -0500; Actually, I strongly disagree with this comment. I think a well-set-up Formula Ford is much easier to drive fast than a street car, and is fairly forgiving, at least of smaller mistakes. I tell peopl; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00649.html (9,000 bytes)
188. Re: Roll bars in SP (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 11:58:01 -0500; Cool! What cars have this fabulous feature (other than Suburbans and minivans?) Mark; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00714.html (6,976 bytes)
189. Re: Stock Category brake lines (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 15:27:58 -0500; Because little bits of grit and grime get inside the braiding while driving in the rain, snow, mud, or other messy stuff. Then as the hose flexes (as it does whenever you turn the wheel or hit a bump; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00807.html (8,680 bytes)
190. Re: A Friday Physics Problem (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 11:02:25 -0500; Are there people who don't? Mark; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00943.html (7,782 bytes)
191. Re: Axle ratio (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 11:14:54 -0500; It's unfortunately not that simple. (1) At what speed would you hit the rev limiter in each gear with each axle ratio? Would the 3.9 necessitate enough shifts to third (and back down to second) that; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00944.html (7,246 bytes)
192. Re: Do Porsche Boxsters have LSD? (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 14:08:29 -0500; The Boxster S is indeed available with 7.5x18 front and 10x18 rear, with the "Turbo-look wheels" option. There are also 7.5x18 front and 9x18 rear options. There are a couple of 17" options as well,; /html/autox/1999-11/msg01155.html (8,521 bytes)
193. Re: Do Porsche Boxsters have LSD? (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 14:12:24 -0500; My dad and I drove one this past weekend, and he will be getting one. We drove it back-to-back with his '97 Boxster, and the S has a LOT more power, and with the six-speed, the ratios feel better (bu; /html/autox/1999-11/msg01156.html (8,745 bytes)
194. Re: Do Porsche Boxsters have LSD? (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 14:14:01 -0500; Not quite right. The 180-horsepower Audi TT's (FWD and Quattro) are in GS. The 225-horsepower version (Quattro only) will be in AS, when it shows up next summer. Look for one in my driveway, assuming; /html/autox/1999-11/msg01157.html (8,223 bytes)
195. Re: Do Porsche Boxsters have LSD? (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:51:18 -0500; I'm certain this is true for two of the 18" wheel options (one with 10 narrow spokes, the other mesh-type), but I'm not convinced about the "turbo-look" wheel option (five twisted spokes). I saw it o; /html/autox/1999-11/msg01211.html (8,294 bytes)
196. Re: C4 Vette (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 14:32:38 -0400; And local clubs (individual SCCA regions) are free to start up such a class, regardless of whether it is also offered at Nationals, Divisionals, and National Tours. If there's a big market to be tapp; /html/autox/1999-10/msg00169.html (7,899 bytes)
197. Re: Pictures from Nationals (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 11:02:07 -0400; Thanks! To make my point about the readability of numbers, can anyone tell me what number this car is? In fact, can anyone tell me if this car has numbers on it? http://www.detroitneonowners.org/cout; /html/autox/1999-10/msg00206.html (8,199 bytes)
198. Re: Pictures from Nationals (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 13:43:38 -0400; Okay, I want to clarify that this is not meant as a personal attack. I'm just trying to demonstrate my earlier point about contrast, because an awful lot of people suggested that I use pictures to ma; /html/autox/1999-10/msg00215.html (9,608 bytes)
199. Re: Autocross Timing/Scoring Software (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 11:02:34 -0400; For many of us, this fundamental design assumption doesn't work. As scoring systems advance, we want networked databases so that the computer at registration (which is still open while the morning he; /html/autox/1999-10/msg00295.html (8,935 bytes)
200. Re: G-Analyst for sale... (score: 1): Author: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 11:08:59 -0400; I think Byron Short has a freely-available download program for the G-Analyst; check at http://www.extremegeez.com/. Alternately, you can use his Geez! package to view G-Analyst runs, just like you c; /html/autox/1999-10/msg00296.html (7,159 bytes)

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