Yes, the studs I have only have a limited engagement before they bottom on the unthreaded portion, so they put more stress on the threads. On the other hand, the fact that with Loctite the threads...
Type: Posts; User: Jim Susko
Yes, the studs I have only have a limited engagement before they bottom on the unthreaded portion, so they put more stress on the threads. On the other hand, the fact that with Loctite the threads...
My previous statement on this subject was meant to say the wheel parted from the car when the studs pulled out. Apparently when I edited it I failed to update my edit. I apologize for any...
I recently had a call from a first gen Mazda customer whose Brembo rotor he just purchased lasted about three laps before it parted from the car. He called a reputable Mazda prep shop and asked them...
As usual, there is a lot of theorizing and speculating about this topic but little in the way of usable information. I have found that the only way to know the effects of something is track testing...
Thanks, guys, for all your help! I think I got the picture now. You saved me a lot of trouble.
Jim
After finally losing an apex seal in my IT7 Mazda in the first 10 minutes of this season I am looking for a better radiator system. I currenltly have the 81 style over/under water/oil cooler system...
As a former member of the Solo Events Board, which is responsible for writing and interpreting the rules for Solo II, I have some insight into how these rules are written and interpreted.
The GCR...
Hey, guys, I'm looking for first gen big bearing struts. The seat for the outer bearing race (right behind the spindle threads) measures .786 or 22mm. Anyone have spares they will part with, or a...
When you lost your original engine you may have sent some debris through your oil cooler, causing the thermostatic bypass to stick open and reducing the cooling available. It would also lower your...
GGNAGY WROTE "The fact that Jim from G-Force responded after the response in Fastrack makes me wonder if perhaps one of the things the proposal was missing was letters of support from G-Force,...
I have a set of control arms with 3/4 inch spherical metal bushings that I used for many years that I could sell. They seem to have little to no wear on them. I only took off due to the fact I...
I won't beat a dead horse because I think you've gotten some good advice here. But I know of a 79 in excellent shape and only some patches of surface rust that would be a great starter car if anyone...
Scott,
I like this idea because of the opportunity to run in a national class relatively cheaply. My own circumstances would probably preclude doing so right away--just got married at 60, a five...
Dave,
I see your standing by the GCR definition but for one thing it is not complete. Following your logic almost any link will qualify as a "traction bar." That sends up red flags around the...
David Dewherst writes:
"If the OEM links are not traction bars please remove either the upper set or the lower set (without the Tri-link) & infrom me how much traction your rear axle generates. If...
David Dewherst wrote "My take on the rule would be that as long as traction bars "may be addded or substituted" (not free when subsituted) a threaded tube with rod ends with the whole assembly being...
"I do have one very speculative question though...Why aren't the rear upper links traction bars??? Traction bars are free..." -Tak
#29 ITA
SFR SCCA
Tak, I've never interpreted the rules as...
Swaybars should be used as a tuning tool, not as a major suspension component. On a car that has the ride springs properly damped and the roll center height properly located, adding a large sway bar...
I'd say weld it. It will anneal itself. But if you are cracking the headers it is probably because you are running lean. Since I got my temps right I've never had a problem.
Jim Susko
Let me add to my comments. In this club, if you want an assured 1st place car, just buy a Honda. Any Honda. Old or new, sedan, sports car, doesn't matter. Solo II, Club Racing, doesn't matter. ...
Regarding the fast track response to reclassing of the ITA mazda to ITB by Boswoj that the request was dismissed in the "Not recommended for implementation at this time" section with the obligatory...
I think the 13 inch tire and rim, particularly the Hoosier 225/45R-13, is the best.
A larger diameter tire reduces the mechanical advantage of the brakes, so braking is improved.
A larger...
Jake, to keep this simple I think you are right on. Move the car to ITB with a wheel change or even without it and the car will be competitive, but not an overdog. I did the stats myself several...
The EGT is very helpful. Mount it about a food from the exhaust flange, then go to a DynoJet Dynamometer that has A/F monitoring and get your engine HP/Torque overlaid with A/F. The ideal A/F is...
According to the factory microfishe the thing is called an insulator. Therefore I would have to say it is a mandatory part of the intake system. At that point I think all of your other questions...