Search:

Type: Posts; User: mgyip

Page 1 of 14 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Sticky: A sizable part of Impact's business is/was in...

    A sizable part of Impact's business is/was in kids' safety equipment - in other words, buyers who want absolutely NO QUESTION about the quality and performance of the equipment. The sanctioning...
  2. Sticky: That's what Impact's lawyers have been doing this...

    That's what Impact's lawyers have been doing this week - if this were an isolated incident of impropriety or if the CEO hadn't admitted that they were producing their own SFI labels, they'd probably...
  3. Sticky: Regardless of the fee for a label, the discussion...

    Regardless of the fee for a label, the discussion on this thread has been "SFI only cares about a label - they don't certify after the initial product test". From what I can tell from FIA, the same...
  4. Sticky: If a 3rd Party shouldn't have the power to say...

    If a 3rd Party shouldn't have the power to say "yay" or "nay" on a product, then who should? Does this mean that we need a truly independent regulating body who makes its money elsewhere?

    If I...
  5. Thread: Tranny fluid?

    by mgyip
    Replies
    11
    Views
    4,030

    If you're using a Quaife, they suggest "factory...

    If you're using a Quaife, they suggest "factory synthetic" or at least NOT a RedLine Shockproof. Quaife is very quick to point out that RedLine produces an excellent product but that it the...
  6. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    In theory, the 2.0l 16v used CIS-E Moronic which...

    In theory, the 2.0l 16v used CIS-E Moronic which should be more tunable than CIS-E. My car is roughly at the 2.0L 16v weight (well, it used to be) and it didn't seem to make the car significantly...
  7. Thread: Golf spec

    by mgyip
    Replies
    27
    Views
    10,103

    In the A2 chassis, the 1.8L 8V was factory...

    In the A2 chassis, the 1.8L 8V was factory equipped (detuned?) with a 3.67 FD as was the 1.8L and 2.0L 16v. In the A2 chassis, the Rabbit GTi was equipped with either the 3.89 or 3.94 FD which...
  8. Thread: Febi or Meyle?

    by mgyip
    Replies
    11
    Views
    6,191

    Mk1 hubs are great - unlike the Mk2 hubs, the Mk1...

    Mk1 hubs are great - unlike the Mk2 hubs, the Mk1 hubs ALWAYS fail...

    BTW - want to buy some old German Febi hubs and FAG bearings for a Mk1? I have a set that's been collecting dust since I sold...
  9. Thread: Febi or Meyle?

    by mgyip
    Replies
    11
    Views
    6,191

    Just remember, "Made in Japan" used to be like...

    Just remember, "Made in Japan" used to be like swearing in public but these days, people are fighting to buy Japanese products. "Made in China" isn't the worse option available - I've been using...
  10. Replies
    7
    Views
    2,091

    Fortunately, the EV folks at Summit Point should...

    Fortunately, the EV folks at Summit Point should have all the equipment necessary to operate the Eject system - both Shock Doctor (the manufacturer of Eject) and a certain Motorsports Safety...
  11. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    I'd considered switching to a 2.0L 16v BUT I have...

    I'd considered switching to a 2.0L 16v BUT I have 5 1.8 16vs reposing quietly in my garage. Beyond that, the VW fanbois worship the 2.0L 16v so finding one (or more) is a pricey proposition. I'll...
  12. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    Money injection ALWAYS helps (which is why I...

    Money injection ALWAYS helps (which is why I don't race in a GT class where cubic dollars always beats talent). A better driver certainly wouldn't hurt the GTi, that's fer sure.

    Maybe I'll have...
  13. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    Stock HP in a 1.8L 16v VW is 123hp (advertised)...

    Stock HP in a 1.8L 16v VW is 123hp (advertised) and 127hp for the 2.0L 16v.
  14. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    Thanks but no thanks - a local racer built a...

    Thanks but no thanks - a local racer built a 911-E for ITS and is now selling it b/c it apparently doesn't meet his level of competitiveness. Having raced side-by-side with the car and watching it...
  15. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    I truly hope that's NOT what the future has in...

    I truly hope that's NOT what the future has in store for SCCA - NASA is already doing that with their Spec (fill-in-the-blank) series including Pinatas, Foci, 3-Series BMWs and I'm sure there will be...
  16. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    DFL is certainly a relative term - we have cars...

    DFL is certainly a relative term - we have cars that are well prepared and driven "gently" by drivers whose talent isn't at "the next level". Having a tiny bit of experience, I feel that I'm...
  17. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    Because it's still too fast for ITB. The...

    Because it's still too fast for ITB. The Catch-22 in this game (and I'll well aware of it and not complaining as much as stating fact) is that SCCA provides us a place to race but does NOT guarantee...
  18. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    In those terms, both power and handling are weak...

    In those terms, both power and handling are weak points for the A2 chassis in general, especially with the current rules of "open ECUs BUT no standalone units". Ironically, the CRB hides behind "Not...
  19. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    I know - we're in the midst of converting an ITB...

    I know - we're in the midst of converting an ITB car to ITA - talk about the irony.

    Then again, we have an A3 ITB car in our area that's doing quite well. I'm sure there would be an ITB revolt if...
  20. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    I think you're confusing Wreck Pinata with Wreck...

    I think you're confusing Wreck Pinata with Wreck RX-7 - IT7 came into being b/c SCCA couldn't get their heads out of their butts to realize that the RX-7s (ITA) were getting slaughtered by the...
  21. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    I've getting WALKED by CRXs with stock final...

    I've getting WALKED by CRXs with stock final drives and Integras with 300K on the engine... Sure, I can spend big dollars and get the car back into the top 10 but I have serious doubts that the 16v...
  22. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    Just a quick update - after what I've seen this...

    Just a quick update - after what I've seen this w/e, the 16v GTi in 1.8l trim simply is NOT competitive in ITA. In other words, whomever is building one can either spend s**tloads of money to bring...
  23. Thread: 16v Rebuild

    by mgyip
    Replies
    5
    Views
    1,986

    James - if you haven't already, start collecting...

    James - if you haven't already, start collecting spares. A well used but rebuildable 16v should be available for $100 or less - look for one that was removed for a VR6 swap and take EVERYTHING that...
  24. Replies
    85
    Views
    21,708

    That's always the question - just b/c a car wins...

    That's always the question - just b/c a car wins a race doesn't mean that it's competitive if the "usual" leaders didn't show for the event.

    I've been racing a 1.8 16v for years (b/c I'm stupid)...
  25. Replies
    148
    Views
    40,855

    The black Mercedes - RC Imports

    The black Mercedes - RC Imports
Results 1 to 25 of 345
Page 1 of 14 1 2 3 4