JWoesvra@aol.com wrote:
> How about the relevancy of things like...
>
> 1. Crank-fire, distributorless ignitions
hopefully not on vintage production cars like SVRA group 3
> 2. Alternate transmissions
Boy, I'd sure like to have a Datsun 5 speed in my TR3 but it doesnt feel
right
> 3. Dry sumps
see number 1
> 4. Roller rockers and cams
I'd prefer not and haven't done it yet myself. Lots of folks have and
maybe it buys them some reliability that's worth the investment
> 5. Radial vs bias-ply tires
Boy, talk about emotional - it was the hot topic in SVRA group 3 at
Mid-ohio last summer. There needs to be some peace between the race
organizers so that folks can take there cars to most any event and
race. It took me 5 weekends to figure out how to drive the Hoosiers on
my TR3. I did that so I could race with SVRA, others just walked away
and weren't willing to either go thru the agony or take what they feel
is a loss of performance. I wouldn't enjoy needing to switch back and
forth from one race to another so I just take my lumps at an HSR race
while I have a good time driving my car. On the other hand, I dont'
mind running 5th or 6th if I cant afford to be first.
> 6. Aftermarket heads and blocks
Please, no, not in the old prod car group. I feel guilty enough with my
carillo rods.
> 7. Your favorite issue............
Pursuit races! What a gass. Inverted start with start times based on
qualifying. We had most of a field of 15 or so cars arrive at the
finish line within a couple of secons of each other. And them mix of
speeds was enourmous. Vintage racing could benefit from lightening up a
bit. The prize money just doesn't warrant the level of angst generated.
>
> ...in Vintage Racing. Some of these things have been debated to death, pro
> and con.
> Most are becoming more and more available, and their use is increasing.
> Different clubs have different ways of viewing this kind of thing. What are
> your ideas on what approach you like best?
>
> JW
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