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I totally agree about the driver needing most of the work, especially in my case :)
But I'm not sure what you mean by what is "almost completely untrue" about buidling your own car and learning...

My seat is a Sparco Evo 2, helmet is Bell X-15. I used the brackets that came with the seat. The back of the seat is basically touching the floor, the front about 1.5" of clearance.

This might not be what you want to hear, but I think you need to lower your seat. I have an ITS 2nd gen and yes, they don't have a lot of headroom. I'm 6'-2" with a long torso, and I fit (barely)...

There is value to building your own car, espeically if you aren't a decent auto mechanic.

Many posts on this topic are too quick to discourage building your own car. For most of us, the reason we...

After every race weekend, the brake fluid in the reservoir turns slightly dark (black). It seems to get worse as I let it sit. Could the brake fluid (Wilwood 570) be attacking the seals? There is...

I'll start with the very basics:
You want the "GTU" model (also called "Sport" model in '86, I think)
It has the lightweight hood, 5-lug wheels and 4-piston brakes.

Rear kit, the two gold ones on the far left in the pic

Judging from the responses,

a) it's probably not (or definitely not) legal to mount a pad directly to the bottom of the rocker panel, per IIDSYCYC
B) it's probably not a good idea to support 1/2...

The kit includes:
- Eibach ERS springs, front 7" x 400lb, rear 10" x 250lb
- Koni Sport adjustable shocks, front and rear
- Strut body for front, upper perches and adjustable lower perches for all...

Is it legal to install pads underneath the rocker panel, so you can jack the whole side of the car up without mashing the pinch rail?
I couldn't find this anywhere in the GCR or ITCS.
Thanks,
Mike

Yes, I think so. I mistakenly assumed it was for the top end of the shock like every other part in the kit. The old washers are still usable, but these are much prettier. Thanks!
Mike

Hello all,
I have an 86 RX7 GTU, ITS prep. Suspension was stock and just received the IT suspension upgrade kit from MazdaMotorsports.
All is good except I have a question about a part included...

I have a Sparco Evo2, and I'm 6'-2", 230lb with long torso {torso challenged?)
It fit's well with a little work.

You always get screwed on dealer trade-ins, so "making a good deal on it" is impossible anyway. Selling to a private party is the only way to go. If this is not an option for you, just know what to...

I bought a Mazda6 with the S-plan a few months ago. It's a fixed price, around $150 below invoice I believe, but it varies with the model and options. There is also an "E" (?) plan where you save...

I'm a newbie to racing, but here's what I "know"...

At this time, both the SCCA and ICSCC use Pacific Raceways. It didn't used to be this way. Pacific Raceways, back when it was SIR, was deemed...

Darin,
It was great meeting you at Bremerton, had a blast doing my first novice races. I'm looking forward to getting the RX-7 in better shape, may have something for you in a couple of years. ...

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice toward quieting my exhaust system.

My car is a recently-built ITS 86 GTU, and I've only taken it to two tracks so far. At the first track I...