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by v10climber
Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: Track Wheels
Replies: 37
Views: 25194

Re: Track Wheels

I would call Enkei and give em hell. That's ridiculous that the wheel should fail after less than 100 on-track hours.

FWIW a 225 is about all you can really fit on a R53 without modifying fenders. An R56 can squeeze 235s.
by v10climber
Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Track Days
Topic: Track Wheels
Replies: 37
Views: 25194

Re: Track Wheels

I love CCWs but unless you need the custom offsets and builds they can provide I think they're pricey. They're not immune to fatigue either. Lee just replaced 4 centers on the CCWs he uses on the BSP BMW that Caitlin drove at Nats. A few of the spokes were cracked clean through. Of course these are ...
by v10climber
Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: For sale or trade
Topic: 1987 Toyota MR2 - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 958

Re: 1987 Toyota MR2 - $2700 OBO

Needs pictures....

Any rust on the car?


There's one noticeable patch driver-rear quarter, at the corner.

I'll snap some pics when this rain lets up! Or possibly post some not-so good ones.

-Ed
by v10climber
Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie September 28th Results
Replies: 8
Views: 1055

Re: Bowie September 28th Results

Not that it really matters but my fast time was in Jerry's STI.

Great driving Jerry!
by v10climber
Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: Membership
Topic: Newbie ??
Replies: 3
Views: 6405

Re: Newbie ??

DOT is acceptable however SNELL 2005 or newer is preferred. Open/Closed face doesn't matter. We do have loaner helmets available for you to use while you're at the auto-x.
by v10climber
Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Autox Bowie 8/31/13 ($10 2nd Slot discount) & Dent Removal
Replies: 25
Views: 14878

Re: Autox Bowie 8/31/13 ($10 2nd Slot discount) & Dent Remov

the Mini popped a coolant leak again... same thing as the last auto-x. Didn't even make it past the course testing runs. The dealer thought they fixed it after replacing the water pump and cooling fan. We dropped it back off and they're going to fix it while we're out at Nationals. Hopefully they ge...
by v10climber
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Autox Bowie 8/31/13 ($10 2nd Slot discount) & Dent Removal
Replies: 25
Views: 14878

Re: Autox Bowie 8/31/13 ($10 2nd Slot discount) & Dent Remov

Nathan Atkins wrote:Sweet dude, I'll be there on new tires, I'm now 245 section instead of 225, this combined with my sparkly red paint has bestowed unto the rx8 an additional 10 imaginary(or is it?!) horsepowers! :o
I've got some extra stickers laying around if you want to add another zero to that 10hp :lol:
by v10climber
Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Autox Bowie 8/31/13 ($10 2nd Slot discount) & Dent Removal
Replies: 25
Views: 14878

Re: Autox Bowie 8/31/13 ($10 2nd Slot discount) & Dent Remov

70Mav wrote:Is this an event that will open to non members later in the week?

Thanks
Chris.
Yep Ed will open it up to non-members later.
by v10climber
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: 2011 Ford Mustang 3.7 V6 with 6sp manual into 2005 RX8
Replies: 14
Views: 4930

Re: 2011 Ford Mustang 3.7 V6 with 6sp manual into 2005 RX8

As far as fab work, there's motor and xmsn mounts, rear diff brackets, mod driveshaft and half shafts, transmission tunnel modification, oil pan reshaping, custom intake plenum, fuel lines, cultch hydraulic lines, brake booster modification, comprehensive wiring reconfiguration and electronics fidd...
by v10climber
Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: 2011 Ford Mustang 3.7 V6 with 6sp manual into 2005 RX8
Replies: 14
Views: 4930

Re: 2011 Ford Mustang 3.7 V6 with 6sp manual into 2005 RX8

You can always register in a state that doesn't have inspection (like Florida) however then you need to prove residence in Florida somehow. I thought there was a way you could tell VA that the car was garaged in a county without inspections and get around it like that. Not sure what Maryland's rules...
by v10climber
Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: School Me
Replies: 8
Views: 2784

Re: School Me

Who did you e-mail at the SCCA? I would guess they'd want you to take the phase 1 school first but if you tell them where you're at as a driver they may be able to suggest what you should take. I personally think you should probably take the Phase 1 school before the phase 2. I know I thought the Ev...
by v10climber
Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Huge Empty Lot - Victory Center on Eisenhower (Alexandria)
Replies: 19
Views: 7094

Re: Huge Empty Lot - Victory Center on Eisenhower (Alexandri

I'd be there on Sunday but there's an AI event that day. Anyone that does go should bring plenty of patients, they aren't as smooth as CDC :) To AI's defense, it was a double event and the cross over on the afternoon course is what really slowed things down. Aside from that, I think the event went ...
by v10climber
Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: SPK 24 hr enduro Saturday August 3rd
Replies: 14
Views: 6969

Re: SPK 24 hr enduro Saturday August 3rd

Nathan Atkins wrote:another is a dirt oval racer
He does realize that there are right hand turns at a kart track right? ;) :lol:
by v10climber
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Huge Empty Lot - Victory Center on Eisenhower (Alexandria)
Replies: 19
Views: 7094

Re: Huge Empty Lot - Victory Center on Eisenhower (Alexandri

Denise's Corvette club (CCA) uses the lot at Lincoln Tech in Columbia, MD (coordinates: 39.175, -76.834). Measuring via Google Earth, it looks like it is 500 x 360 ft which is larger than Harry Grove (around 400 x 270). It's not the best lot - there are light poles and some bumps / potholes, but if...
by v10climber
Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next Autox ($10 discount 2nd slot) 7/13/13 Woodbridge VA
Replies: 9
Views: 1470

Re: Next Autox ($10 discount 2nd slot) 7/13/13 Woodbridge VA

You can't drive mine Nick....then again I can't drive mine either...darn Winchester event took out an axle half shaft in the Vette ... Fortunately the car made it home in one piece but its pretty clackety with a cracked CV joint :( The downside of 500HP and 345mm rear tires... May be awhile before ...
by v10climber
Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next Autox ($10 discount 2nd slot) 7/13/13 Woodbridge VA
Replies: 9
Views: 1470

Re: Next Autox ($10 discount 2nd slot) 7/13/13 Woodbridge VA

Who wants to let me drive their car!?!?!!?

I'm not sure Ed will let me auto-x the Avalanche :lol: Maybe if I unhitch the CDC trailer... :P
by v10climber
Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:48 am
Forum: Freebies
Topic: Free Z1 Star Specs in 245-40-18
Replies: 3
Views: 5613

Re: Free Z1 Star Specs in 245-40-18

Dibbs!!!!!!! Ill totally take those off your hands, I would totally risk flame engulfment for an extra 20mm of tread width ;) I'm going to the Woodbridge event so I can just swing by and grab them on my way home if youd rather not haul them to the event. Thanks Nick! I'm driving the truck/trailer t...
by v10climber
Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Freebies
Topic: Free Z1 Star Specs in 245-40-18
Replies: 3
Views: 5613

Free Z1 Star Specs in 245-40-18

Nate gets first dibs on these... I have some Z1s off the STI that I took off at the end of last season. They're just sitting around in my garage taking up space and with the introduction of the Z2/rival won't ever be going back on the car. I figured somebody might be able to get some use out of them...
by v10climber
Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB: WRX Rear Sway Bar
Replies: 4
Views: 1736

Re: WTB: WRX Rear Sway Bar

Yep I have the Strano bar on the front of my car. Removed the oversteer, which is good, but has created quite a bit of understeer. I wanted to see if I could find cheap way to test out trying to dial some of that back out with a slightly stiffer rear bar. I have talked to Sam personally at an event...
by v10climber
Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB: WRX Rear Sway Bar
Replies: 4
Views: 1736

Re: WTB: WRX Rear Sway Bar

Out of curiosity why are you trying to find a stiffer rear bar? I thought most of the FRS guys were running stiffer front bars? Have you talked to Strano about the setup on his FRS? I know he's only one man but he's pretty darn good at car setup and I would suspect he's "close" on the setu...
by v10climber
Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: R-Comps when it's calling for rain?
Replies: 16
Views: 2843

Re: R-Comps when it's calling for rain?

Should take 10 minutes to swap tires, unless you get in your own way :? Lies. I'm gonna time you this weekend. And you have to start with the race tires still on the trailer and all your tools away. :lol: It takes me about 20 minutes from starting to jack the car up and grabbing the other wheels ou...
by v10climber
Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: R-Comps when it's calling for rain?
Replies: 16
Views: 2843

Re: R-Comps when it's calling for rain?

I was searching the internetz but couldn't find what I was looking for. I believe in the lastest version of GRM they did a comparison between the Hoosier Rain tires, Hoosier A6s and a street tire (z2s maybe?). Anyways the Hoosiers had a large change in time between wet and dry. Like 10 seconds. The ...
by v10climber
Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next Autox ($10 discount 2nd slot) 6/29/13 Winchester VA
Replies: 18
Views: 8029

Re: Next Autox ($10 discount 2nd slot) 6/29/13 Winchester VA

I have already completed the reservation. Do I have to redo the reservation form just to move on to the registration page? Nope you should be good... after completing this page http://capitaldrivingclub.com/rsvp/autox_registration.php?eventid=185 you're good and you should first get an email saying...
by v10climber
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: MD Inspection
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Re: MD Inspection

I am looking at possibly buying a project Miata that will need some work. It is a 97' so I'll have to get it inspected (not old enough for historic). I am looking to see if anyone knows an inspection station where they don't grill the small details. This thing is gonna need work, but I really don't...
by v10climber
Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Track Days
Topic: Hyperfest
Replies: 35
Views: 9860

Re: Hyperfest

But it needs to be on a mini...

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