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  1. Thread: Steve Johnson

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    Thanks!

    Thanks!
  2. Thread: Steve Johnson

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    I havent seen much in the press but Steve Johnson...

    I havent seen much in the press but Steve Johnson has resigned from SCCA President to take a similar position with CART. Any ideas on how this will affect our sport?
    I havent liked some of the...
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    There are several forces at play in this process....

    There are several forces at play in this process. 1) the '99 miata has been approved for SM and in Pro SM, the '06 MX5 will be the preferred model; 2) with National classification, SM will become...
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    This discussion reminds me why I do not feel safe...

    This discussion reminds me why I do not feel safe on the lakes around my home. Your ability to go fast on the water(a very hard substance at speed) is limited only by your imagination and credit...
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    Finally the H-word intake rule is being exposed...

    Finally the H-word intake rule is being exposed and addressed. Yes, I know that I am not guaranteed a competitive car but writing a rule that allows one brand a very real competitive advantage is...
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    I got "mugged" one time and after consulting with...

    I got "mugged" one time and after consulting with friendly stewards, I went to the offending driver to ask for an explanation. He cussed me and told me to leave his paddock space. I protested him...
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    The only real issue for me is the long term...

    The only real issue for me is the long term implications for GM(and really the whole car/truck business) because once they offer this incentive (and all domestic manuf will have to respond), how do...
  8. Arguably, the help provided to you by the local...

    Arguably, the help provided to you by the local body shop/parts store/whoever is income to you and you are still involved in hobby business with no hope of deducting the expenses or at best,...
  9. There was a very good pamphlet written a number...

    There was a very good pamphlet written a number of years ago about the subject. I have never tried to write off my business since my racing is done out of my practice area and has little if any...
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    One of the best stress-relievers I know before a...

    One of the best stress-relievers I know before a race is to spray down the car with windex and wipe off each panel. A spray bottle of somewhat diluted windex seems to work best and is cheap.
    I keep...
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    I would suggest adding a heavy duty wench to the...

    I would suggest adding a heavy duty wench to the trailer. Makes loading/unloading very easy and if you ever have a wrecked or disabled vehicle, you will really appreciate it. YMMV
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    why did you pull thru the weigh station? I have...

    why did you pull thru the weigh station? I have always been told that the DOT guys will rip you a new one if you present your tow package to them.
    With SCCA health requirements for driver...
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    I think that the correct answer is "it depends"(a...

    I think that the correct answer is "it depends"(a lawyerly answer as I call it) since some cars need the longer run for backpressure or tuning. Testing is the only way to really answer the question...
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    I dislike using rubber valve stems in racing...

    I dislike using rubber valve stems in racing wheels due to the frequent handling that occurs in the race tire mounting process. It is just too easy to bend/break the stem.
    There are issues with...
  15. Thread: Gaining weight

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    Various safety items: 1)Reinforce battery and...

    Various safety items: 1)Reinforce battery and fire extinguisher mounts(use metal plate rather than washer). 2)Add bars to cage(1.5# per ft for .095) 3)Add driver aids(cool suit or helmet blower) ...
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    Nikon lenses are incredible but the price is...

    Nikon lenses are incredible but the price is extremely high.
    I found that I prefer the high quality face shields and no sun glasses. One less thing to aggravate or distract. I surrender my...
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    Any hearing aid company can make you the molded...

    Any hearing aid company can make you the molded ear plugs. I have a plug for my left ear and race with a soft plug in my right ear. There have been some times when I have taped the molded plug onto...
  18. Thread: Window Net

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    My experiment with vinyl coated cable passed with...

    My experiment with vinyl coated cable passed with no comment. So much does depend on the tech guy with the pen. Now he didnt like the fuel tester(even though it is the one used by NHRA or maybe...
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    The real question is what shape was the GCR in...

    The real question is what shape was the GCR in when you got it? Some books evidently were shipped with only a rubber band holding the package together; others were shrink wrapped. Contact SCCA if...
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    My wife goes ballistic every time she sees one of...

    My wife goes ballistic every time she sees one of the "foxy types in the driver suit" ad. Something about chauvenistic.
    She wore my old Pyrotec suit when she did her drivers school. Looked better...
  21. Thread: Which Belts?

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    It is difficult but not impossible to properly...

    It is difficult but not impossible to properly locate the crotch strap on 5 point system. Six points generally attach at the same point as lap belt so the locating point is behind the driver and...
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    We've seen the effect of "sloppy wording" in IT...

    We've seen the effect of "sloppy wording" in IT and SM and unintended consequences. "up to" in my opinion allows someone to reduce the size of their wheels. It would be better to state that wheel...
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    When I can I use the local guy ie tow vehicle,...

    When I can I use the local guy ie tow vehicle, wife's vehicle, trailer tires, but he cannot usually get me the performance tire that I want on my street Miata, Maxima or racecar. So he doesnt get...
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    I have always felt that if I can get my front...

    I have always felt that if I can get my front fender on the "hip" of the car being passed, the corner will be mine but depending on who the other car is, I will leave myself some margin to pull back...
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    Racey, did any Probe models have an aluminum...

    Racey, did any Probe models have an aluminum hood? Maybe some of the GT models. Have you checked into aftermarket fenders that are lighter weight? Creativity, girl, creativity is necessary.
    In...
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