In a message dated 10/16/00 9:38:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ultrawildcat@hotmail.com writes:
<< ok,since everybody had such fun with my last question,let's see if i can
start some more trouble.anybody care to give me their opinion on the subject
of shocks? since im going to rip the front out of the baby anyway,should i
or shouldn't i change over to tube shocks vs. these weird little boxes with
the levers coming out the top? and can somebody answer a really dumb newbie
question,what exactly constitues a rally?and why would i need a navigator? >>
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Part 1. Keep the lever shox. IMO it is not ecenomically feasible to put in
the tube shock conversion in a Midget. Just have the lever's rebuilt by
Peter C if you think they are not working properly. (Peter is a lister and
the foremost authority on lever shox in the USA, so contact him at
nosimport@mailbag.com for more info.) There is a lot of info on shox (or
shocks) in the list archives.
Part 2. There are two kinds of rallies. RoadRally is done on open, public
streets at legal speeds with other traffic on the roads. The challenge is to
stay on course and at the correct speed so that you come in to each
checkpoint at the correct time. Rallies are typically timed to 1/100 minute
and measured to 1/100 mile, so accuracy is important, and not that easy. No
additional equipment or helmet needed.
ProRally is a speed event held on closed (usually unpaved) roads. Cars are
prepped with roll cages and extra lights. Participants wear protective gear
and helmets. Cars must also be street legal so they can drive from one timed
stage to the next.
A navigator is required in both types of rallies to keep you on course.
If you need any other info, just ask me, or go to www.scca.org and find the
rally links.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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