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1. Re: MR-S SF Car Show (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 12:14:17 -0800; No, this was the full "blown" turbo model. It was the '97 model year and in fact it received some upgraded content like a 6-speed. The price cut was a whopping 10k from around 50 large down to 40. Th; /html/autox/1999-12/msg00564.html (7,830 bytes)
2. Re: Yoko A032R tires (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:26:37 -0800; I agree. Most of the people I know who run them also do club drivers schools. They like the A032s because they wear very well at the track. They are a good compromise for cost/wear/performance for tr; /html/autox/1999-12/msg00588.html (6,922 bytes)
3. Re: Superspeedways (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 08:12:03 -0800; I was discussing this last night with a friend who races in SCCA IT. That's not Indy cars or F1 by a long shot, but it was interesting to get a racer's perspective. He noted that the wall Greg hit wa; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00071.html (8,299 bytes)
4. re: Auto Cross Groups In Florida Panhandle (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 19:14:29 -0800; Funny you should ask! I'm in Panama City from the DC region for two months on business and recently asked the same question to see if taking the R1s along was a good idea. It was, I did! There was an; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00301.html (8,044 bytes)
5. Re: SP VTEC loophole (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 08:59:26 -0800; ... Basically similar in concept to BMW's VANOS. Cam timing is advanced or retarded continuously by the computer. Depending on the model and what part of the world you're in, either the intake, or bo; /html/autox/1999-11/msg00492.html (8,616 bytes)
6. RE: BMW M3 Questions (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 17:54:31 -0800; Brad, same boat for me, but I took the plunge when I found one with some minor paint damage well under blue book. Don't let costs keep you away. Most horror stories come from people who can't do any; /html/autox/1999-11/msg01134.html (8,690 bytes)
7. Florida Panhandle Events Nov-Dec? (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 10:33:13 -0700; To "all y'all" down in the Florida Panhandle area, any events from 1 Nov - 17 Dec? I'll be in Panama City on business and was wondering if I should bring the R1s when I drive down from DC. Thanks! --; /html/autox/1999-10/msg00601.html (6,861 bytes)
8. X-Stock? BMW Z8... 400hp, 3000#, 0-60 in low 4's (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 21:48:48 -0700; Hate to ruin a dream, but... I don't think it will outperform a C5. There, I'm a BMW nut and I said it. The problem is that the M Roadster already weighs 3000 lb or more. The Z8 is going to be a flag; /html/autox/1999-09/msg01792.html (7,729 bytes)
9. re: Front end pushing on MR2 (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 18:47:55 -0700; Don't know a darn thing about MR2s, so I can't help with your setup, but I am the evil course designer. As far as having a bad day, how your line was in that corner? Did you notice in the walk throug; /html/autox/1999-07/msg01071.html (8,042 bytes)
10. Re: Large course design questions (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 09:23:55 -0700; Lots of good input here... especially those that said not to use a set time. Your starters are the key. They must be aware of who's fast, slow, likely to spin out, novice, etc. Make sure you have exp; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00552.html (9,729 bytes)
11. MD & PA Region Sound Requirements (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 21:53:43 -0700; ... Well, judging by the dB level of some of the cars (or things resembling cars) I've seen run at Ft. Meade (corner workers with fingers in ears), I'd say if there is a limit, it's not enforced. Don; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00973.html (7,577 bytes)
12. MD & PA Region Sound Requirements (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 17:34:24 -0700; The question was asked about sound level limits at Ft. Meade and Harrisburg for MWCSCC events. The answer from the MWCSCC and ALTD prez (the person who would ultimately make the call) is that it is a; /html/autox/1999-05/msg01061.html (7,058 bytes)
13. Re: More course design (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:55:59 -0800; I'd like those courses too, but one thing bothers me. I like turns over 90 degrees. What would the Monaco grand prix be without it's hairpin? What's wrong with a 180 or even 360 degree skidpad turn?; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00664.html (8,279 bytes)
14. Re: D Stock BMW 318ti (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:18:29 -0800; I can second this as far as being competitive in DS is concerned. I owned a '95 Sport Coupe DOHC, and presently own a '97 318ti w/ Sport suspension. Because autocross was not my primary purpose for t; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00728.html (8,820 bytes)
15. Re: D Stock BMW 318ti (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 15:14:02 -0800; Want to hear something even funnier? It's ~250 lb lighter than a M Roadster! Actually, the ti is a lot bigger than a Metro or Festiva. The ti is bigger than an E36 M3... minus eight inches of trunk.; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00741.html (8,557 bytes)
16. re: Cars and quality (Neons, etc.) (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 11:48:49 -0800; I agree... with some qualifiers. The amount of NVH usually only indicates how much $$ a car maker has spent eliminating NVH. You could make a Neon as quiet as a BMW if you put 10 grand into the price; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00834.html (9,428 bytes)
17. Course Design Graphics Software (score: 1): Author: Ron Katona <ron3b@cris.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 14:28:54 -0800; Speaking of course design... which graphics packages create the best course maps? I'd like to find a cheap commercial or shareware program so I can create maps. What are you course designers using ou; /html/autox/1999-03/msg01694.html (6,387 bytes)

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