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101. thanks everyone (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 12:51:59 -0700; Just wanted to thank everyone who gave me tips on alignment & tires, publicly and privately. I got a lot of great info that many people have to learn the hard way. I really appreciate it. Michael R.; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00289.html (6,383 bytes)
102. RE: So what IS going to happen to the Miata in 2003? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:13:22 -0700; Why not the new rotary? 250-275 hp and probably lighter than the 170 hp piston engine. That would put the Miata in Corvette (maybe even Z06) territory. I just doesn't make sense that Mazda is introdu; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00293.html (10,140 bytes)
103. RE: So what IS going to happen to the Miata in 2003? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:55:02 -0700; The RX-8 is a cool car, but it has 4 doors and more weight than the Miata. Since the primary benefit of a rotary engine is superior power to weight ratio, it belongs in a light, nimble car. With a ro; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00299.html (10,927 bytes)
104. RE: So what IS going to happen to the Miata in 2003? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:04:35 -0700; Motorbikes can control front and rear independently, and applying improper bias it is one of the most common errors made during emergency stops, leading to collisions. Because of this, some of the ne; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00306.html (12,001 bytes)
105. mystery: car pulls to the left ?! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:23:32 -0700; Hi all, seeking alignment advice. Car pulls to the left when driving. Has never done this before, was fine in the morning, parked for about 3 hours, was doing it when I started it up and drove away.; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00352.html (8,458 bytes)
106. RE: mystery: car pulls to the left ?! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:54:28 -0700; So far, some ideas but nothing seems to fit exactly. Tire problem: tire is somehow damaged and when it heats up it reduces the problem. -- possible, but all tires look OK on visual inspection with eq; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00361.html (10,963 bytes)
107. RE: mystery: car pulls to the left ?! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 14:14:32 -0700; Possibilities are: Tire problem: tire is somehow damaged and when it heats up it reduces the problem. -- possible, but all tires look OK on visual inspection with equal pressures and no leaks. Brake; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00364.html (10,465 bytes)
108. RE: mystery: car pulls to the left ?! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 14:38:15 -0700; This car changed _dramatically_ while sitting parked for 3 hours. The problem happens every time I drive the car and it's cold, no matter what roads I'm on. Almost goes away after a few miles of driv; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00368.html (10,346 bytes)
109. RE: mystery: car pulls to the left ?! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 07:41:52 -0700; Checked pressure when cold, and then when warm. Same all around in both cases. If it's a tire problem, it must be somewhere inside the tire, invisible to inspection and not related to pressures. All; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00413.html (10,378 bytes)
110. RE: Pull to Left (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 07:47:59 -0700; The power steering works just fine, does not leak, and the fluid is at the correct level. I tried pulling over and moving the steering wheel lock to lock a couple of times, but it did not affect the; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00414.html (8,173 bytes)
111. RE: Pull to Left (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:26:05 -0700; Thanks Ed. If the new tires don't fix the problem, then I will check this out.; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00423.html (10,710 bytes)
112. FW: mystery: car pulls to the left ?! (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:15:52 -0700; Turns out the right front shock came apart into two separate pieces when they jacked up the car. They screwed rod back into the shock and reassembled it, then completed the alignment. The car drives; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00538.html (12,341 bytes)
113. shocks, sunday's course, & excellent customer service (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:42:55 -0700; Well it turns the shock is totally wasted. The front of the car has been riding on springs alone, which goes a long way to explain the darty handling. It's interesting to see how the car handles diff; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00583.html (7,486 bytes)
114. RE: Sunday's Event at Candlestick (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:00:19 -0700; Ford rates the car at 390 HP but if you believe that you must be an insurance agent. Last I read they dynoed at 350 RWHP which would be > 400 HP at the crank. I believe this is common practice, as th; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00591.html (9,811 bytes)
115. RE: Sunday's Event at Candlestick (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:05:54 -0700; My bad. . . I saw the car come through the finish line, while sitting in my car on grid looking through the rear and front windshields of the car in front of me. I suppose I was indeed hallucinating!; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00618.html (12,002 bytes)
116. RE: Security at Stockton Autox 4/28 ?? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:18:28 -0700; If anyone's looking for a decent sit-down meal, last time I was at Stockton there were a few decent (better than fast food) Mexican restaurants within a few blocks from the site.; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00675.html (9,165 bytes)
117. RE: RallyCross location? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 14:19:07 -0700; Tire damage?!?! What about the paint damage? GGF is like driving in a gravel pit. I have the lack of paint on the rear fenders of my car to prove it. I actually used the face shield on my helmet last; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00692.html (8,340 bytes)
118. RE: tire rotating on rim? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:11:43 -0700; Plus, James, you are "true street". You drive on the same wheels all the; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00801.html (9,643 bytes)
119. DIY alignment? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:17:07 -0700; I found this post describing how to do alignment in your garage. Thought it would be of general interest. http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87812 Enjoy,; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00835.html (6,433 bytes)
120. RE: tire rotating on rim? (score: 1): Author: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 13:27:00 -0700; It could also be the extremely low tire pressures you run, James. You load the tire to well over 1 G of acceleration, and it has only 24 PSI in it . . . James, Are you sure the tires rotated on the r; /html/ba-autox/2002-04/msg00841.html (8,529 bytes)

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