- 21. Firestone 500 all over again? (tire safety note) (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 10:26:57 -0700 (PDT)
- According to an article in this week's Automotive News, the NHTSA has opened a defect investigation on the Firestone ATX, ATX II, and Wilderness models of truck tires. There have been reports of a nu
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00643.html (6,917 bytes)
- 22. Re: Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 15:47:43 -0700 (PDT)
- You sure about that? Last I checked, the paperwork specified Kumho V700's only... == __________________________________________________ Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00781.html (7,947 bytes)
- 23. RE: The new DSP - Which cars are the ones to have??? (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 09:04:59 -0800 (PST)
- Kind of big'n'hefty compared to a X1/9 or A1 VW...otoh, its twin sister the 626 is listed in FSP. I've wondered if any 626's will come to the party next year. Craig Blome '96 Miata, '85 Corolla GT-S,
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00026.html (7,784 bytes)
- 24. Re: Focus Possibilities? (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:20:09 -0800 (PST)
- I wouldn't call it "extremely" light...it's still like 2500#. I have reports from some TAMSCC members that the standard Focus can't handle to save itself. No word on the ZX3. According to the Decembe
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00048.html (7,620 bytes)
- 25. Re: The Ultimate BSP Vette(The info that u were probably looking 4) (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:57:55 -0800 (PST)
- Good summary, Adam. Wanted to add that major revisions were made to the C4 chassis in '88; the rear suspension geometry was reworked for a lower roll center, and the front for "zero scrub radius" (in
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00152.html (9,337 bytes)
- 26. Re: Driving While Stupid (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 08:48:35 -0800 (PST)
- I wish they were kidding! The only collision I've ever been involved in was a (fast, SCARY) T-bone that happened when a woman tried to cross a highway in front of me w/o yielding. Once the shakes wor
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00284.html (8,489 bytes)
- 27. Re: This is team.net, not an english class! (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 07:37:53 -0800 (PST)
- .-- .... .- - / .... . / ... .- .. -.. / ... - -- .--. Craig B. :)
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00400.html (8,400 bytes)
- 28. re: driving while stupid (HMMWV engines) (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:20:24 -0800 (PST)
- Which brings up an old question...if you drive OVER a cone without hitting it, does it count as a penalty? Craig B.
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00430.html (7,405 bytes)
- 29. Re: MR2-s vs. Miata in Automobile Mag & SF Car Show (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:34:27 -0800 (PST)
- It's a nice theory, but if you work out this example for a 'regulation' 45' radius corner (I just did), the Elan can cut exactly 0.2" closer to the cone than the Miata. I'd call that a "second order
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00529.html (8,165 bytes)
- 30. RE: Tire size for a Miata running 14" wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:27:27 -0800 (PST)
- I used to run 225/50R15's on 15x6 OEM wheels on my '96 Miata M-edition (similar width, 1" larger dia), and had the same problem with the sway bar rubbing. I found that putting 1/4" spacers on the hub
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00551.html (7,747 bytes)
- 31. Re: car-o-scope (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 21:52:13 -0800 (PST)
- They done matched me up wid' one o'them Pepe Le Pew-gets too. Whatizat? If'n it ain't some fancy-pants Europeen huntin' rifle I ain't int'rested...
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00574.html (8,031 bytes)
- 32. Pug parts (was RE: Car-O-Scope) (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 09:45:57 -0800 (PST)
- <http://www.frenchrev.com/> est reconnu en Amerique du Nord comme étant concessionaire PEUGEOT. (Right here in Austin, too.) hope this helps *someone*, :) Craig Blom
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00694.html (7,113 bytes)
- 33. Re: Pug parts (was RE: Car-O-Scope) (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:20:49 -0800 (PST)
- It's ironic that Spanish is useful here in Austin for just about everything _except_ ordering a beer or finding the restroom...on Sixth Street, you have to speak Slacker to do that. :) (Richard Link
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00697.html (7,557 bytes)
- 34. RE: Check this out, Interested anyone...? (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 22:17:41 -0800 (PST)
- Yikes, easy there, Xena! Spilling your opponents' blood on the course is sure to get you black flagged. Oil-Dri doesn't pick the stuff up either. ;) Craig B.
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00759.html (8,800 bytes)
- 35. Re: WTB BMW 524TD (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 22:21:31 -0800 (PST)
- uhh...unless you're towing a jetski, I don't think a 5 will have the heft to handle a trailer safely. You could always get a Lincoln Mark VII with the same motor...all the power and just half the acc
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00760.html (6,997 bytes)
- 36. Re: Custom Sway Bars..who? (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 15:09:42 -0800 (PST)
- also <http://www.swayaway.com/> CAB
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00825.html (6,783 bytes)
- 37. Re: Weight Transfer Question (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:35:01 -0800 (PST)
- Never had a blowout so I haven't got experimental data, :) but controllability in a front tire blowout will be affected by the suspension's scrub radius and kingpin inclination. Most cars have a slig
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00886.html (7,356 bytes)
- 38. Re: On-board Telemetry / Nissan Skyline GT-R (2nd try) (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 06:46:14 -0800 (PST)
- This sort of stuff is feasible today. OBD-II cars are capable of recording at least some of these parameters from the factory...it's a matter of tapping in to the system. I forget how they do torque
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00921.html (8,186 bytes)
- 39. Re: Phoenix Divisional? (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 06:52:10 -0800 (PST)
- "Failure Analysis"...what a great euphemism for "th' car broke..."
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00922.html (8,008 bytes)
- 40. Re: [PhAX]- Ultimate track/Autocross junkie Gift. (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Blome <cblome@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:42:14 -0800 (PST)
- Open to interpretation, methinks; the rule is "no motorized skateboards". I don't know the canonical definition but something with two wheels, handlebar steering, and a drum brake isn't a skateboard
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00947.html (7,742 bytes)
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