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by mla163
Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Fire Extinguisher
Replies: 5
Views: 6389

Re: Fire Extinguisher

kyle.bowker wrote:
mla163 wrote:And most fire extinguishers will eat through rubber (not sure about Halon).
See my warning above about dry chemical fire extinguishers. There is a reason they use Halon on airplanes and race cars.
I can't be expected to read the whole post. :p
by mla163
Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Fire Extinguisher
Replies: 5
Views: 6389

Re: Fire Extinguisher

I keep one in my car as well. Of course, if your engine catches on fire, you probably just want to let it burn. And most fire extinguishers will eat through rubber (not sure about Halon). The main reason I keep it is to keep a little problem from turning into a big one (brakes, maybe). I've seen car...
by mla163
Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Lighter wheels or suspension upgrade?
Replies: 8
Views: 2599

Re: Lighter wheels or suspension upgrade?

First and foremost, do you have tires? I rode with you at Woodbridge, the car felt great, but lacked grip. If you are running the MIni GP (as I recall), I'd throw on some good tires (or a separate set of wheels with new tires) and call it a day. Minis out of the box are pretty cool. Other than that,...
by mla163
Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie 9-25
Replies: 62
Views: 56486

Re: Bowie 9-25

Unless my coilovers are magically warped from San Diego to NoVA, they won't be on by saturday. For the record Fatcat Motorsports does not deliver there products on time, they don't return emails, but they sure will cash the check as soon as they get it. Without coilovers, the wheels I have won't fi...
by mla163
Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie 9-25
Replies: 62
Views: 56486

Re: Bowie 9-25

Unless my coilovers are magically warped from San Diego to NoVA, they won't be on by saturday. For the record Fatcat Motorsports does not deliver there products on time, they don't return emails, but they sure will cash the check as soon as they get it. Without coilovers, the wheels I have won't fit...
by mla163
Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie 9-25
Replies: 62
Views: 56486

Re: Bowie 9-25

I should be out with the new MIata setup. I'll probably be finishing suspension work in the parking lot (paging Dan & Franklin).
by mla163
Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie on Saturday August 28th
Replies: 72
Views: 33478

Re: Bowie on Saturday August 28th

I am pretty sure its just air in the lines at least that's what I am hoping. But its only when they get hot. When on the street they feel pretty good, not brand new good, but they don't fade like they were after 2 runs auto-xing. Also the pads are Hawk HPS, so they should be able to handle auto-x j...
by mla163
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: SLR camera
Replies: 7
Views: 10873

Re: SLR camera

bugman1964 wrote:...Right now we have been using a cannon...
Good lord. Be careful.
by mla163
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Miata performance alignment in MD/DC/VA Area?
Replies: 13
Views: 12853

Re: Miata performance alignment in MD/DC/VA Area?

flohtingPoint wrote:I'm extravagantly ignorant when it comes to labor prices and such, but PTuning just quoted me $855 worth of labor (no parts, I have everything needed, just no time) to do my wheel bearings and wheel studs. I dont know if this is cheap or not.
seems like a lot to me.
by mla163
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: For sale or trade
Topic: PA: 1995 Mazda Miata - Track Ready
Replies: 13
Views: 6820

Re: PA: 1995 Mazda Miata - Track Ready

If you part out, I am interested in the suspension
by mla163
Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Woodbridge Autocross Saturday 7/10/10
Replies: 46
Views: 6160

Re: Woodbridge Autocross Saturday 7/10/10

Hi everyone. I just wanted to say hi...this will be my first autocross event ever, and I'm really looking forward to it. To bad the weather may be a problem. It will be awesome to really see what my MINI can do. I wish I would have found out about autocross sooner, it looks like a blast. See you to...
by mla163
Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Mid-A Autocross Google Calendar
Replies: 11
Views: 4784

Re: Mid-A Autocross Google Calendar

This was updated for 2010 for those that have used it.
by mla163
Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Mounting and balancing tires for a reasonable rate?
Replies: 5
Views: 1540

Re: Mounting and balancing tires for a reasonable rate?

walmart will do it for next to nothing. ive never used them, but ive heard its a bargain
by mla163
Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:19 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Woodbridge 05/29/2010
Replies: 58
Views: 6282

Re: Woodbridge 05/29/2010

Thanks for letting me drive your car again, Jacob. I love that thing.
by mla163
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: windshield replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 725

Re: windshield replacement

"That Glass Place" did mine. Good price, good work.
by mla163
Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Tenative Awards Lunch around 2 pm Saturday February 20th
Replies: 38
Views: 9980

Re: Tenative Awards Lunch around 2 pm Saturday February 20th

sounds good, I plan on making it
by mla163
Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Tenative Bowie and Woodbridge 2010 Dates
Replies: 42
Views: 7878

Re: Tenative Bowie and Woodbridge 2010 Dates

I'll make a huge google calendar for all the events again.

Some people found this useful.
by mla163
Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Your opinion - which autocrosses did you like/hate?
Replies: 64
Views: 11911

Re: Your opinion - which autocrosses did you like/hate?

Jim Harris wrote:Has the club ever considered Blue Crab Stadium in Waldorf? That is a first class lot and can't be too expensive. Worth trying next year for sure.
Seconded, it's a great lot (and cheap)
by mla163
Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Your opinion - which autocrosses did you like/hate?
Replies: 64
Views: 11911

Re: Your opinion - which autocrosses did you like/hate?

I was very excited about Summit at first. The surface has its limitations, but I don't hate it. It forces you to drive smoothly. What I did not like about the venue is the lack of run off room. The dirt (mud) circles are filled with rocks and logs, an off can cause some damage. Tire walls were stack...
by mla163
Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Suggestions for Next Season, Small Bore and Beyond
Replies: 46
Views: 7846

Re: Suggestions for Next Season, Small Bore and Beyond

I might as well weigh in. Novice class was brought up before (maybe by me). I like the idea to promote new drivers like Denise. Some clubs have a novice class where if you win an event, then you can not compete in novice class again. It deters "ringers" from winning the entire season in a ...
by mla163
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: HGS, fairwell to 2009 CDC ax season
Replies: 26
Views: 4287

Re: HGS, fairwell to 2009 CDC ax season

dhowell wrote: If only we had winter autocross...
philly SCCA has a winter series if you are up for a drive
by mla163
Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Congratulations!
Replies: 2
Views: 731

Re: Congratulations!

We'll have to wait for the official results to come out, but it looks like I got Matt by a point or so for the season championship. (Mike Moran had the most points, but as an organizer wasn't eligible for the championship). I didn't start the season with the intention of competing, but it got very e...
by mla163
Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: HGS, fairwell to 2009 CDC ax season
Replies: 26
Views: 4287

Re: HGS, fairwell to 2009 CDC ax season

Personally, I had a blast this year. I think I did over 30 events with 3 clubs over the last 8 months. That's roughly one a weekend. In one case, I went to three autocrosses in two days. I met a lot of new people, got to play with cars, and hopefully became a better driver. I have mixed emotions abo...
by mla163
Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:13 am
Forum: For sale or trade
Topic: 1995 Miata, practically stock - excellent project base
Replies: 7
Views: 1339

Re: 1995 Miata, practically stock - excellent project base

ummm

Interested. Are you a CDC member?
by mla163
Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Championship Points
Replies: 27
Views: 3830

Re: Championship Points

JoeTR6 wrote:Tug-of-war. I'd like to see what happens when the Suxass is chained to a Cobra.
I have actually done this. 1972 Camaro vs a Jeep wrangler. Axles chained together.

The Camaro won heartily. It dragged the jeep with 4 spinning wheels down the road.