- 261. Re: Atwater questions (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 17:46:08 -0700
- He is telling us that he thinks a car with more power, more tire, a completely redesigned chassis and suspension, and no LSD is faster than a car with LSD. Who would have thought? He is also telling
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00182.html (10,299 bytes)
- 262. Re: Atwater questions (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 18:42:21 -0700
- Hoosiers, Kumhos, street tires... I agree that if the tire is spinning and not driving, then it is useless. However, with a torque sensing limited slip differential, when the inside wheel starts to s
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00184.html (10,287 bytes)
- 263. Re: Atwater questions (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 09:50:42 -0700
- None. However, my point is that without a LSD, you can't send *any* power to the other wheel either. That's a big problem. Without an LSD, the amount of torque you can send to the outside wheel is li
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00203.html (11,900 bytes)
- 264. Re: Composit driveshaft (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 10:01:15 -0700
- Eric Asked: Street Mod (18.1.D): Drivetrain and related components (induction, ignition, fuel systems, etc.) are unrestricted except for the following limitations: [the limitations describe requireme
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00248.html (8,056 bytes)
- 265. Re: Pop-off valves in STX? (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 09:33:24 -0700
- 2. As I understand it, a blow off valve or pop off valve is a valve in the pressurized segment of the intake manifold which opens to vent some air when the pressure reaches a certain level. They can
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00349.html (8,349 bytes)
- 266. Re: The Boost Nazi (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 14:08:01 -0700
- It means his Miata has an engine that's normally found in the Ford Aspire :-) That was just a reference to the Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" bit. Sorry if I lost anyone... -- john@idsfa.net John Stimson http:
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00357.html (7,360 bytes)
- 267. Re: The Boost Nazi (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 14:19:53 -0700
- Sounds like you are into S.M. -- john@idsfa.net John Stimson http://www.idsfa.net/~john/ HMC Physics '94
- /html/ba-autox/2003-05/msg00358.html (7,144 bytes)
- 268. Re: Driving at GGF (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 09:47:39 -0700
- Fortunately for you, the event next weekend is at Candlestick (don't go to the wrong place!). In fact, there are no more GGF events on the schedule until July. The trick at GGF is to never get off th
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00104.html (8,475 bytes)
- 269. Re: Driving at GGF (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 09:46:37 -0700
- John, you did make a negative comment about the grip at Castle in your -- john@idsfa.net John Stimson http://www.idsfa.net/~john/ HMC Physics '94
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00130.html (8,655 bytes)
- 270. Re: Sunday - Peter's comments on Setup (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 14:23:43 -0700
- Maybe you should have offered to instruct! :-) But seriously, as far as I know the Saturday afternoon course will be the Sunday course run backwards. So it's not much of a preview. -- john@idsfa.net
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00141.html (7,286 bytes)
- 271. Re: Street Mod - Rules regarding wings and hoods. (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:29:29 -0700
- trunk lid (if any) or rear hatch (if any) must remain stock. Holes may be drilled to allow attachment of body kits, etc. This specifically allows replacement hoods, fenders, wings, front & rear fasci
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00176.html (8,029 bytes)
- 272. Re: Numbers for the Tour (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 12:16:54 -0700
- The supps for this year are in the issue of Sports Car I received on Monday. It's at home of course, so I can't check. -- john@idsfa.net John Stimson http://www.idsfa.net/~john/ HMC Physics '94
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00195.html (7,268 bytes)
- 273. Re: drivers at, was Re: Numbers for the Tour (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:08:28 -0700
- Yes, but only two drivers per run group. -- john@idsfa.net John Stimson http://www.idsfa.net/~john/ HMC Physics '94
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00204.html (11,920 bytes)
- 274. Re: classes (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 17:46:10 -0700
- Stock Street Touring (4 seaters only, see rules) Street Prepared Street Modified Prepared Modified There is a transcription of the classification rules online at http://www.moutons.org/sccasolo/ --
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00267.html (7,949 bytes)
- 275. Re: Autocross photos (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:58:34 -0700
- Chris, I don't know if you've seen the one I took of you blasting through the lake at Qualcomm, but it's in there with all my other autocross photos at http://www.idsfa.net/~john/photos/autocross/ --
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00273.html (6,979 bytes)
- 276. Re: adjustable shock tuning? (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:14:34 -0700
- This is coming from a very theoretical point of view, given that my "racing" shocks are non-adjustable and the extend of my input into the valve spec was "I want to go fast". I assume that you've rea
- /html/ba-autox/2003-04/msg00367.html (7,966 bytes)
- 277. San Diego Tour photos (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 08:45:16 -0800
- My photos from Saturday are posted at http://www.idsfa.net/~john/Images/Autocross/2003_San_Diego_Tour/ Captions will show up eventually. If it's slow, try later. It's only a wimpy ADSL line, not mean
- /html/ba-autox/2003-03/msg00141.html (6,779 bytes)
- 278. Re: Braking performance and ABS (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:53:40 -0800
- The answer to your question depends on the car in question. A basic ABS system senses whether you are locking up one or more wheels during braking and cuts brake pressure to those wheels. This is don
- /html/ba-autox/2003-03/msg00193.html (10,340 bytes)
- 279. Re: Braking performance and ABS (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 12:42:58 -0800
- If you run out into the dirty line, it's all over especially if you have ABS. Out of curiosity, what car were you driving? Some cars' ABS systems are more annoying than others'. -- john@idsfa.net Joh
- /html/ba-autox/2003-03/msg00220.html (8,799 bytes)
- 280. Re: Braking performance and ABS (score: 1)
- Author: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@harlie.idsfa.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 16:53:28 -0800
- Well then no wonder ABS hampers your braking performance! With the controller and hydraulics and pump and the batteries to power it all, it probably doubles the weight of the bike plus rider. PS - re
- /html/ba-autox/2003-03/msg00226.html (8,449 bytes)
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