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1. RE: All Hail Mighty GS! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 17:46:25 -0800; Is a better P/W ratio really the _only_ advantage that SS cars have? They also tend to be better balanced with a lower CG than GS. That should equate to more nimble even under impaired traction! Many; /html/ba-autox/2001-02/msg00023.html (9,451 bytes)
2. RE: Cars break, was: Re: Question... (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 14:25:07 -0800; There are people on corrall.net who've gotten better drag times with the live axle but I've heard others saying the live axle impairs handling. My Panoz has the Ford IRS and at 320 hp on a 2450 lb. c; /html/ba-autox/2001-02/msg00107.html (9,582 bytes)
3. RE: fuel mileage (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 13:40:05 -0800; It depends on the engine, the gearing and the wind resistance. The latter tends to dominate since it goes up exponentially with speed. The best engine speed is usually low RPM but not necessarily the; /html/ba-autox/2001-02/msg00117.html (9,265 bytes)
4. Re: hp, torque, and autox (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2001 09:29:15 -0800; Andy and Kevin are right on. The key concept is that torque is _not_ conserved through the drive train. Torque at the wheel of the car is all that matters, and this is equal to torque at the cranksha; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00021.html (10,903 bytes)
5. Re: hp, torque, and autox (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2001 09:54:47 -0800; It's admirably flat for a high RPM engine, but it does not reach the flat area until 2750 RPM. The low torque from idle to 2750 could make for difficult launches. Looking at that torque curve, I'd gu; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00024.html (8,794 bytes)
6. Re: hp, torque, and autox (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2001 10:19:49 -0800; You are a brave man, I don't know whether I'd have the guts to dump the clutch at 8,000 RPM! The VFR 750 and Magna engines are mostly the same with the same block, pistons, heads, displacement, etc.; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00026.html (8,774 bytes)
7. seeking oil filter and tire info (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2001 16:23:34 -0800; I'm about to do the 4k oil change on my Roadster, which has the 4.6L Ford Cobra V8. This is the earliest point at which they recommend to use synthetic oil, so the Mobil 1 synthetic 5-30 is going in.; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00131.html (8,145 bytes)
8. Re: ? Re: seeking oil filter and tire info (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 09:34:38 -0800; Thanks for the info on the oil & filters. The utility of synth oil depends on who you ask. It seems to be an especially religious issue with motorcyclists. I owned several Japanese air-cooled high-RP; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00146.html (10,528 bytes)
9. Re: ? Re: seeking oil filter and tire info (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 11:03:22 -0800; Losing compression isn't all that bad as long as it's even across the cylinders. My trusty old Civic doesn't have the compression it used to have and has lost much of what little power it once did ha; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00151.html (9,631 bytes)
10. [Fwd: Re: seeking oil filter and tire info] (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:19:30 -0800; Forwarded for general info. . . I've been trying to do the same thing. I just called 800 275-6624 and they said the filters are available at: K-Mart, Autozone, GI Joe's, VIP Discount, Auto Barn, and; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00174.html (7,593 bytes)
11. Re: [Fwd: Re: seeking oil filter and tire info] (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:33:17 -0800; I tried Mobil's e-store. It didn't work very well with Netscape or with IE, the order form where you enter your credit card number is not encrypted, and the site crashed. Their lubricant technology w; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00176.html (8,545 bytes)
12. Re: [Fwd: Re: seeking oil filter and tire info] (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:36:04 -0800; You can order from them directly, without using their web site, by calling 1-800-966-2451.; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00177.html (8,921 bytes)
13. Re: seeking oil filter (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:44:18 -0800; The Mobil 1 filters cost about $10, and from what I read they seem to be one of the best. The Amsoil filters also seem very good, though one auto shop in San Carlos said they'd cost about $20 each to; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00181.html (10,772 bytes)
14. Re: seeking oil filter (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:45:12 -0800; P.S. Somebody also mentioned a Hastings oil filter as being high -- Michael R. Clements mrc01@flash.net It doesn't matter who votes, it only matters who counts the votes. -- Joesph Stalin; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00182.html (11,577 bytes)
15. Re: seeking oil filter (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:13:58 -0800; Barry, that's what one of the auto shop guys I called said, but I couldn't find it. And I called Amsoil on their 800 line and they couldn't tell me where it was either. Do you know where it is? -- Mi; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00189.html (12,944 bytes)
16. when a Ferrari or Viper is too slow. . . (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:41:41 -0800; Saw this monster at the San Jose auto show today: http://www.ultimacars.com -- Michael R. Clements mrc01@flash.net Truth may be rare, but the supply has always exceeded the demand.; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00241.html (7,041 bytes)
17. Re: when a Ferrari or Viper is too slow. . . (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 08:21:25 -0800; Wow. It says a lot for the frame of the car, which was still intact and driver survived!; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00251.html (8,287 bytes)
18. Re: Helmet (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 21:35:02 -0800; You can also try out "Cycle Gear". They are a small chain of stores all over the bay area, and sell all kinds of motorcycle gear at decent prices. Over the years, I've bought a bunch of stuff there,; /html/ba-autox/2001-01/msg00471.html (8,201 bytes)
19. Re: How many cylinders do you have? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 07:56:40 -0800; Total count = 70. I never owned a car until I got out of college, so the historical count is heavily weighted toward motorbikes. I didn't realize how many until I started counting. That first car I e; /html/ba-autox/2000-12/msg00264.html (10,946 bytes)
20. Re: How many cylinders do you have? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 14:09:11 -0800; Looks like my vehicle power to weight ratio is also improving: 2400 / 70 = 34 lbs/hp - '90 honda civic, 0-60 in about 16 seconds 2800 / 275 = 10.2 lbs/hp - '95 RX-7, 0-60 in 4.83 seconds 540 (+ 170); /html/ba-autox/2000-12/msg00378.html (9,026 bytes)

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