April Fastrack

[lateapex911]

Josh-

. I keep forgetting to ask my brother to get me the shop manual and/or fill out the sheet for me. Last night I posted it because I came on here for the first time in several weeks to put up an update for the Impact Racing issues and read this thread which reminded me about it. I know my brother lurks and posts so he would see it.

Raymond

Psst..Raymond. This Dude...named Bell, says he invented this device called a telephone. Yea, somebody elses disputes him, but whatever. And now, it's actually wireless! So you could like, ummmm CALL your brother?? Or, and this is another "phone" thing, you can type a little message to him and send it from your phone to his!! Wild, I know! It's called 'texting"...all the kids are doing it.

Then there's this other invention, which I know you have, cuz you typed on it to post here, called a computer. You can even use it to send a message to him! Sooo many options...it's just mind boggling!

[Jeremy Billiel]

Psst..Raymond. This Dude...named Bell, says he invented this device called a telephone. Yea, somebody elses disputes him, but whatever. And now, it's actually wireless! So you could like, ummmm CALL your brother?? Or, and this is another "phone" thing, you can type a little message to him and send it from your phone to his!! Wild, I know! It's called 'texting"...all the kids are doing it.

Then there's this other invention, which I know you have, cuz you typed on it to post here, called a computer. You can even use it to send a message to him! Sooo many options...it's just mind boggling!

Jake come on know... Don't you know that in NH they don't have such amentities?

[lateapex911]

Ha ha....yea, they ARE in the sticks, LOl. (Although...Have you seen Raymonds house? He's not exactly slumming it!)

We'll see who contacts Stephen first...I sent him a message over facebook.

[StephenB]

We'll see who contacts Stephen first...I sent him a message over facebook.

He actually called me! But I'd rather respond to you: ) so next Wednesday he is riding to NY with me so I am grabbing the Bentley and he WILL fill it out and send in the VTS before he heads home. But my concern is that IF he is going to build a new car he should build the 90 coupe quattro I gave him. And I thought that VTS already went in. My x-type request can be set aside, I have made the move in another direction.

Stephen

[JoshS]

But my concern is that IF he is going to build a new car he should build the 90 coupe quattro I gave him. And I thought that VTS already went in. My x-type request can be set aside, I have made the move in another direction.

The VTS sheet for the 90-based Coupe Quattro was received with letter #640 (not from you though, it was from someone else) and we discussed it last month. It's on the CRB's agenda now.

We never got a letter about the Jaguar X-Type.

[pfcs]

"Jeff they both have the 2.22"

Correct. And here we go again! The 4000Quattro has a JT engine, isted in ETKA @121hp (factory/current spec) whereas Bently (old/non-factory) spec is 115 @5500.

The Coupe GT has a different engine code-KX @120hp (ETKA/mfgr) vs 110 in Bently.

[The Bentley manuals are NOT factory. They are not "factory" shop manuals. (there is a problem in the rules regarding workshop manuals/what is real/true-for most cars factory no longer exist in print and what is, isn't official mfgr info or the final word) When I got my factory 142 Volvo manual from Volvo NA in 1984, it was one of two they had; they kept the last one for archiving. Audi went to repair/tech information on microfilm over 30 years ago, and now on DVD or online. The requirement to carry a factory manual is nearly impossible to comply with. The issue of Audi HP, however, illustrates the problem of relying on unofficial info]

Other considerations?: better weight distribution, MUCH better brakes, real (upper/lower dbl "wishbone" type) rear suspension, better aereo?
And, of course, the best 4wd system around.

And the 80/90Q-they have the 2.3L NG hi comp/133hp engine like the 87 "SuperCoupe"

[RacerBill]

OK, the moderators may want to start a new thread with this post, but Rules and Regs is a good place to start.

CRB Sound language

Merideth/Sheridan, motion to approve the following GCR change:
Approved: Butler, Creighton, Gordy, Kephart, Langlotz, Lewis, Lybarger, Merideth, Noble, Sheridan, Wannarka. Abstain: Patullo.
Effective immediately 3/9/10.

5.7.3. Standards

A sound level instrument (meter) that meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S1.4-1983 Class 2 or better shall
be used. The primary maximum for SCCA Sound Control shall be a sound pressure level of 103dB “A” frequency weighted

(dBA) measured on the fast response setting at 50 feet (+/- 2 feet) from the edge of the track pavement, and/ or artificial

markers indicating track edge. Lower

(Other) maximum levels may be imposed at specific venues or events. These lower

(alternate)

levels shall be noted in the Supplemental Regulations. All sound readings shall be truncated to the lower whole
EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED April 2010

number. (Anything after the decimal point is ignored.)

Change the sentence “Lower maximum levels may be imposed at specific venues or events.” to read, “Other maximum
levels may be imposed at specific venues or events.” The next sentence would also drop the word “lower” and replace with
“alternate”.

BoD discussion on enforcement of sound rules, intended for exceptions and on a track by track basis. Some Divisions may
determine not to enforce sound based on local tracks. Exec Stewards with Regions will make determination. Sound will still

be monitored.

What's the opinion of the group on this change? Good? Bad? I was Chief of Sound Control for two regions for 18 years, so I have my opinions.