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by honda#72
Fri May 03, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Rule clarification about Miatas
Replies: 54
Views: 34198

Re: Rule clarification about Miatas

The rule makes perfect sense. I got the 2393 lb from the Kelly Blue Book web site. The reason I'm most interested in S5 is because there are more season-long competitors. In 2012, S4 seemed to be more hit and miss, entry-wise. My other thought is that I may learn faster by having consistent, quick ...
by honda#72
Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insuring a hill climb car for the street
Replies: 16
Views: 3368

Re: Insuring a hill climb car for the street

Rabbit Farmer wrote:Life can be shortened with the wrong tow vehicle.
VERY Good point Steve. It should also be noted that if you think peolpe drive like morons before you start towing large loads, just wait till you start towing, people in front of you seam to become even less aware of physics and inertia laws.
by honda#72
Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insuring a hill climb car for the street
Replies: 16
Views: 3368

Re: Insuring a hill climb car for the street

Does anyone have any recommendations for make/model/specification of trailer that would be "appropriate" for using my Mazda2 to tow a Miata? The power to weight ratio (and brake-to-weight ratio) of Jamie's minivan + M3 can't be much different than a Mazda2 + Miata. (The 2 is slightly more...
by honda#72
Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: My '86 GTI build
Replies: 556
Views: 158287

Re: My '86 GTI build

Walter, last I knew DSG was closing shop, the guyas are parting ways and the dyno is for sale.
by honda#72
Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Legal or not
Replies: 43
Views: 5845

Re: Legal or not

Don't forget gloves. And yes, I will say a black helmet and no roof can get quite warm. Okemo, no roof, black helmet and a tendency for me to overheat easy are why I also kept a/c and use a flexible hose to blow air right into my face opening. I have to agree with kevin, the darth vader look is cool...
by honda#72
Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Rule clarification about Miatas
Replies: 54
Views: 34198

Re: Rule clarification about Miatas

I ran the S2k for a season with no cage. Factory rollbars, and arm restraits, with the soft top. Walter makes a good point about the fabric coming apart and not keeping your arms in. Kevin also has a good point about any cars' window breaking and not keeping arms in. Maybe with the exception of lexa...
by honda#72
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: My '86 GTI build
Replies: 556
Views: 158287

Re: My '86 GTI build

Very good point about fuel mapped systems without a Lamda input. Thanks for posting info on the fuel types, and ethanol contents. I have been thinking of using a race or marine fuel for storing the race car in winter, and sleds in the summer. I was unaware that the Sunoco 100 had that high of a etha...
by honda#72
Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Ascutney
Topic: Ascutney #2 (2012) Videos and Photos and Thanks
Replies: 54
Views: 8989

Re: Ascutney #2 (2012) Videos and Photos and Thanks

The rubber is from a drift event held between the Max Long Ascutney, and the Neha Ascutney. Wish I had know about it.
by honda#72
Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: Ascutney
Topic: Ascutney #2 (2012) Videos and Photos and Thanks
Replies: 54
Views: 8989

Re: Ascutney #2 (2012) Videos and Photos and Thanks

Glad I went to the event, even though doing the short course was a bit unfullfilling after doing the long course a few weeks prior. The reason I am glad I went mostly, was visiting with friends and seeing everyone. Also glad I listened to Kevin Dennis and stayed sunday and towed back monday as I had...
by honda#72
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Ascutney
Topic: Ascutney II Length Change
Replies: 60
Views: 10258

Re: Ascutney II Length Change

New idea to make everyone who hates the crown or the top, happy. Finish is at check one. Mike Wilson wins in the GTR with a time of 9.03 seconds because a break out, is yet to be established. I finish with a personal best of 14.86 seconds and the new break out time is 12.53 seconds. What's next a hi...