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1. re: C5 vs Worker, guess who lost? (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:51:34 -0500; (discussed on the Atlanta list this morning, re-post of my response) OK, Mark, you just rang my bell. I was the person that he claimed to see, and thus stopped. Roger was given a re-run. We, the enti; /html/autox/2002-03/msg00079.html (9,433 bytes)
2. RE: 800 lb. foot in mouth (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 12:02:23 -0500; No, it's the manufacturers that set different amounts. And while I would have thought (as you do) that this would be a standard based on lug bolt diameter, it's not. For example, on my BMW the proper; /html/autox/2002-02/msg00027.html (7,793 bytes)
3. Re: 2 pump jack (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:19:58 -0500; Nah - I have that one, or its close cousin. And I paid $30 or so. One pump lifts the arm to the bottom of the car, regardless of of high it is. But then you have to pump normally to actually lift. A; /html/autox/2002-02/msg00042.html (8,672 bytes)
4. re: Where's the disc? (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:27:00 -0500; You liked the CD? Huh. I'm not in the know, but you're the first person I have HEARD about that liked it. So there was a ton of negative feedback, and no positive feedback that I heard of (but then o; /html/autox/2002-02/msg00095.html (8,236 bytes)
5. re: FM Transmitters (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:36:55 -0500; Having announcements over the radio is a great idea. One of the regions I autocross in does it, and I love it! As soon as I cross the finish, I redirect my attention to the radio and hear my time. B; /html/autox/2002-01/msg00309.html (8,826 bytes)
6. re: electric Impact gun info needed (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 13:43:17 -0500; My advice? Stay manual. It seems to me that with my X shaped lug wrench, I am nearly as fast as the electric folks, with half the setup time. I have spray painted the proper lug size/end, so I don't; /html/autox/2002-01/msg00413.html (8,401 bytes)
7. RE: GRM doesn't seem to like ESP... (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:29:07 -0500; Amen to that. GRM is one of the few mags that gets read as soon as I get home from the mailbox. Granted, they haven't done any "project M Coupes" yet, but seems that their balance is the best I have; /html/autox/2001-12/msg00181.html (9,151 bytes)
8. Re: Acceptable finish designs. (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:47:52 -0500; I have done a ton of autocrosses (nearly every warm weekend the last three years). Only one did I hate the finish. A recent PCA (Porsche club) event. Sharp left jink, at the outside of the turn was t; /html/autox/2001-12/msg00259.html (9,459 bytes)
9. Re: Solo on TV (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:29:34 -0500; Man, G.H., you hit the nail on the head. Ben and I have discussed this before. . . My claim being that in Atlanta, I could have 400-500 people show up at the next event if I wrote a nice article with; /html/autox/2001-12/msg00353.html (8,675 bytes)
10. re: Course design safety - formerly Re: autox insurance (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 10:59:37 -0500; I Agree, Roger. The few accidents that I have seen (outside the Dogwood Grand Prix, which is a more-dangerous-than-normal event) have been at spots that I, even after the accident, had thought weren'; /html/autox/2001-12/msg00481.html (9,501 bytes)
11. Re: electricity (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 09:02:18 -0500; In Atlanta we use the long extension cord theory. Great unless you walk near the generator. . . But in Nashville, where I do a half dozen events a year, they just bought a new generator this year. Fa; /html/autox/2001-12/msg00533.html (8,239 bytes)
12. re: suspected illegalities (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 09:24:10 -0400; Ah, a tough problem - probably. Protests are usually only filed at National level events. Sometimes at Divisional events. Have never seen/heard of one filed at a local event. But most folks will chan; /html/autox/2001-10/msg00101.html (10,151 bytes)
13. re: need trainer or driving school (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 07:58:45 -0400; Hi Jackie - Welcome to the world of autocrossing! You're gonna love it! Mid-October, huh? Even that far south, that is near the end of the season I believe - as in you won't find many autocrosses bet; /html/autox/2001-09/msg00160.html (9,143 bytes)
14. re: BMW back seats (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:35:54 -0400; Sorry, Will, I don't know. My BMW has no rear seats. But I know where you can find out. Go to www.bimmer.org. Select M3 (E36). This takes you to the forum - a very useful place to be. Search the arch; /html/autox/2001-09/msg00566.html (7,764 bytes)
15. re: BMW back seats (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 09:00:06 -0400; Was just passing by. Found a description of rear seat removal - and there is a trick to it. http://members.home.net/jimbassett/harness.htm Chris Eckles Atlanta Sorry, Will, I don't know. My BMW has n; /html/autox/2001-09/msg00569.html (7,570 bytes)
16. Re: Wheel / Tire suggestion (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:26:59 -0400; Wayne, I totally agree with Andrew. Stay on stock tires for at least your first "season" (definition of which depends on frequency of autocrossing: normal person, 1 year; me, 2 months). You will lear; /html/autox/2001-09/msg00573.html (9,619 bytes)
17. re: FM Transmitters (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 07:58:52 -0400; Well, Travis, I looked into this (with a friend) for the Atlanta region last year. Got a ton of good information. First of all, there are limits on transmission power (and antenna length, and. . .) b; /html/autox/2001-08/msg00035.html (8,220 bytes)
18. re: Miata help... (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:24:39 -0400; My Miata did something similar - though I admit not as badly. I had decided to wash the engine, and scrubbed it down pretty good. Ran very badly for a day or two, then I found that one or two of the; /html/autox/2001-07/msg00286.html (8,598 bytes)
19. re: Race tire questions (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 08:13:03 -0400; It's your choice. Safety is not an issue. I have recently seen one or two cars with tape over the stick-on weights. And, in walking courses (half the time between events) I typically find one or two; /html/autox/2001-07/msg00497.html (9,283 bytes)
20. Re: Tow Truck Question (score: 1): Author: Chris Eckles <MRoadster@compuserve.com>; Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 08:18:59 -0400; Well, wouldn't have thought it necessary with one of these new fangled high tech engines, but. . . Time to read the plugs. On a deserted highway, after the engine is warmed, while cruising at your no; /html/autox/2001-05/msg00353.html (10,710 bytes)

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