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261. Re: Cosworth Vega Engine (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:53:50 EDT
You may remember I.C.E. Racing, an eastern group who went 250 on gas with a turbo Cosworth Vega in a liner in 87. They also ran a 2 cylinder version in "I" class. I remember seeing one engine that ha
/html/land-speed/1999-09/msg00068.html (7,108 bytes)

262. Re: Strange stuff on the salt (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 19:39:05 EDT
Missed the bar stools but some things that have impressed me have been, The Boss 302 powered street ridden motorcycle that ran for 2 years, the 1920s styled car with a 38 Chevy Master frame (guy was
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00007.html (7,065 bytes)

263. Re: Driver Restraints (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 11:26:54 EDT
On my Vega the driver sits in back and cannot reach out with his hand when strapped in. My foot however is right next to the left side door, so we are required to have a safety net on the lower porti
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00013.html (6,984 bytes)

264. Re: Front Suspension (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 11:39:04 EDT
On the rarely disturbed Studebaker pickup project of mine an acquaintance of mine gave me a Mustang 2 junker from which I removed everything from the steering wheel to the tires. In my case I bought
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00014.html (6,992 bytes)

265. Re: Travel (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 12:01:37 EDT
I was just wondering, it takes me 11 hours from my drive way to end of road, if I roll right along with 1 fuel/food stop. How long does it take you ECTA guys? Rich
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00017.html (6,827 bytes)

266. Re: Bonneville (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 12:46:02 EDT
You can buy plugs at the ERC trailer. You might want to call and make sure they bring anything strange that you want. R F
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00020.html (6,462 bytes)

267. Re front suspension (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 13:03:05 EDT
Perhaps you could fabricate shackles that would bolt to the spring pads on the axle you now have and get a proper length spring at a trailer supply. You really only need one shackle and one fixed end
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00022.html (7,775 bytes)

268. Re: Fw: Re front suspension (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 12:20:22 EDT
Also the Turner and Whitley Stude pickup has the front axle bolted to the frame without springs and it usually makes it through the litis. I believe I saw convential semi elliptic leaf springs on T&W
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00035.html (7,188 bytes)

269. Re: B-Ville Bound (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 17:11:27 EDT
By this time next week I will be in eastern Nevada 9 hours away from home and 2 hours to the salt. Have fun all you cross-country racers. Rich Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00052.html (6,897 bytes)

270. Re: Pit Passes? (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:01:39 EDT
And then they will give you 3 or 4 pit passes at registration for your crew. At least they used to. Rich Fox.
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00064.html (6,356 bytes)

271. Re: Transmission Junk (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 08:46:43 EDT
Do not forget that under more typical conditions the salt will offer much better traction than was available this year. Rich Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-08/msg00131.html (6,404 bytes)

272. Re: Steering (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:03:04 EDT
I use a 12 inch wheel. It steers hard at pushing it through the pits speed, but its fine once we get going. I really like the room saved getting in and maybe hurrying to get out. Rich Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00010.html (6,474 bytes)

273. Re: Pit Stalls on the Salt (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 12:31:32 EDT
I also use heavy things to hold down corners of my tarp. For my sun shade I have lead filled coffee cans for the four corner poles. I have found spare electrical connectors and switches can be helpfu
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00018.html (7,070 bytes)

274. Re: Halon & forward facing fresh air ducts (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:12:52 EDT
I set off 5 lb. of Halon in a 32 5 window, perhaps this explains my current thought patterns. But we also used Halon for onboard engine fires at United Air Lines and in the computer room. The bottle
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00048.html (7,593 bytes)

275. Re: Push Rods (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 21:48:12 EDT
I have 541-388-8188 for Smith Bros. Been alot of area code changes around here lately. Good luck. Rich Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00060.html (6,502 bytes)

276. Re: H2O (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 12:51:36 EDT
I fill up at the motel. They remove the handles from the faucets outside so bring your channelocks. Rich Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00121.html (6,273 bytes)

277. Re: Pro class interior (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 17:32:32 EDT
Most cars I can think of in Pro have only drivers seat no upholstery but all factory sheet metal. Removing the headliner will not make you faster, was an argument I heard once at tech. R. Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00123.html (7,138 bytes)

278. Re: Salt record return runs (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:37:44 EDT
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00131.html (6,804 bytes)

279. Re: race course (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 15:00:12 EDT
Record return runs have been first thing after dawn in the far past when we ran both ways and I have made record return in the late afternoon. Don't forget the start line is 2 miles past the last tim
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00141.html (6,872 bytes)

280. Re: Bikes, Buggies and Rule Books (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 14:05:56 EDT
Anybody running a dumptruck motor has got to be allright. Rich Fox
/html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00185.html (6,513 bytes)


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