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    I’ve been racing since May 2006, still a newbie I...

    I’ve been racing since May 2006, still a newbie I guess, and so I remember what you are going through. My thoughts…

    Can’t say it enough, get the book. It will either scare you off completely, or...
  2. Thanks guys! Tom, Search function, your right,...

    Thanks guys! Tom, Search function, your right, my bad.
  3. I just purchased a new fire suppression system...

    I just purchased a new fire suppression system that has three nozzles. Obviously one should be in the cab, but where should the others one go? Gas tank? If so then where? Engine compartment? If...
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    I drive and ITB Accord racecar and have a 73 914...

    I drive and ITB Accord racecar and have a 73 914 2.0 with FI as a weekend car. Yes that's right original FI on a 914. Its in excellent condition, almost perfect interior, no rust, sprung just...
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    Solid engine stayrod? IMO not a good idea, in...

    Solid engine stayrod? IMO not a good idea, in fact, bad idea... what i have found is that every thing else rattles loose. I've had more than a handfull of bolts work their way out of the car...
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    manny - Great racing, everybody was fighting!! ...

    manny - Great racing, everybody was fighting!! Here was the breakdown in B

    SARRC race (pos 1-10)
    Keane, Horn, Loper, Weber, Alander, Kalfas, M McCormick, Radhay, Fuller, G. McCormick

    Regional...
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    Luckily, they didn't have to cut anyone. Fields...

    Luckily, they didn't have to cut anyone. Fields were thick but no one was forced to watch from the sideline. However on the test day the caterer decided not to serve any food! He said there were...
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    Sweet! Thanks!

    Sweet! Thanks!
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    After a conversation with some people at Sebring,...

    After a conversation with some people at Sebring, looks like you just show up at the Elan on the day. Just seems a little fishy as things are usually setup so strict everywhere else. Deanna gave me...
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    Does anyone know if there is a place online or a...

    Does anyone know if there is a place online or a phone number to call to sign up for the SCCA Sebring Test day on Feb 23rd? Do I just show up at the Chateau Elan and get in line?

    Thanks!
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    I'm religious about breaking in pads on old...

    I'm religious about breaking in pads on old rotors because I was told that the rotors should already have some pad material on them before you break in new pads. My trouble is that I’ve got new and...
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    I have a new set of rotors and a new set of brake...

    I have a new set of rotors and a new set of brake pads. How should break them in. In the past I have always run new rotors with old pads to break in the new rotors, or old rotors with new pads to...
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    I bought 8 tires and rims from TireRack. Had...

    I bought 8 tires and rims from TireRack. Had them mount, balance, and heat cycle them before shipping. Two of the tires blistered and came apart. Two others have splits on the sides about 1.5 to 2...
  14. Thread: Crank Scraper

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    hoop... 2007 GCR: GCR - 126: (Defenitions)...

    hoop...

    2007 GCR:

    GCR - 126: (Defenitions)
    Scraper - A passive internal attachment to an oil pan whose purpose is to control the return flow of lubricant by removing it from the rotating...
  15. Jake - I agree with your points, depressing, but...

    Jake - I agree with your points, depressing, but then i start doing a little math and get back excited. Case: Sebring Winter National/Regional, 350+ cars. I got 8 people in, lets say we can each...
  16. Maybe this is a different thread, but if we're...

    Maybe this is a different thread, but if we're all here to promote scca then...

    Each one of us should be working to get people to the track. Seeing a race live gets people excited about it. If...
  17. Thread: Crank Scraper

    by loperdw
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    Purchased a crank scraper (Teflon version) over...

    Purchased a crank scraper (Teflon version) over the Christmas break and now finally have time to install. I was wondering if anyone has done an install, how bad was it, did it take a while to get...
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    I really should thank everyone that helped us...

    I really should thank everyone that helped us hold the car from continuing to roll off the flat bed and then helped us push it back up. Just a little bit scary. There were a lot of strong backs and...
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    Thanks for the concern. Car (Accord LXI...

    Thanks for the concern. Car (Accord LXI hatchback) is fine now, here’s the breakdown. Wheel studs broke off the LF going into turn 10, which tore up the LF fender, dragged the lower control arm...
  20. Thread: accord headers

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    I have a set of Justons headers that I've had...

    I have a set of Justons headers that I've had Jet-Hot coated. Can't say enough good things, other than i want to be in line for next set he comes up with. Great Job Juston! :happy204:
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    I recently purchased an ITB Accord. This past...

    I recently purchased an ITB Accord. This past weekend at a race a competitor pointed out that the bushings on the Torque Rod on my car have been removed and welded shut. As this is something that I...
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    I had the oil seal replaced. Because of my time...

    I had the oil seal replaced. Because of my time frame and lack of knowlege, I didn't have enough trust in my ability to pull it myself as I was planning to run at Sebring this past weekend. I had a...
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    This is great information and I have to thank you...

    This is great information and I have to thank you for the time. I started pulling things apart last night but haven't been able to get the crankshaft pulley off just yet, pain in the arse... I'll...
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    [attachmentid=433]I am the recent owner of an ITB...

    [attachmentid=433]I am the recent owner of an ITB 87 Accord LXI and am working on tracking down an oil leak. This just started last night from what I can tell, however I have not had the car running...
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