- 1. Re: Tweaked sway bar (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 20:32:50 -0800 (PST)
- I autocross frequently and I've always wondered what jacking the car up did for torsional rigidity over time. I've always jacked the front up via the front engine mount, and the rear from the metal b
- /html/autox/2001-03/msg00319.html (8,700 bytes)
- 2. Neon Autocross Maintenance. (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:09:50 -0800 (PST)
- Hi all, Now that it's the off season, I was wondering what sort of parts need to be replaced on a regularly autocrossed 1995 Neon Sport Coupe (non-ACR). I usually run about a dozen events a year. Are
- /html/autox/2000-12/msg01136.html (6,667 bytes)
- 3. Re: flying Neon belts (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:31:13 -0700 (PDT)
- Could it maybe be that the pulley holding the belt is deformed or has a sharp edge? It's definitely not normal to go thru that many if they're good belts and have been installed properly. Gerald
- /html/autox/2000-07/msg01238.html (7,550 bytes)
- 4. RE: No More Smog Testing in Florida! (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:14:58 -0700 (PDT)
- Speaking of electric cars, has anyone seen a Honda Insight or GM electric car (forgot what they were called) go out to an autocross event? All that torque at low rpm should be beneficial but the hea
- /html/autox/2000-06/msg00955.html (9,250 bytes)
- 5. Escort ZX2 S/R (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 18:39:19 -0700 (PDT)
- Has anyone heard where this car is going to be classed? I saw one at a local autocross (not competing) and recently took one for a test drive - it's definitely a pretty good driving "stock" car. Part
- /html/autox/2000-06/msg01861.html (6,607 bytes)
- 6. Re: Garage Sale - BFGoodrich T/A R1s (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 18:05:46 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Mark, I have a Neon that would be very happy on those shoes - my R1's are wearing a bit thin so I'm not sure if they'll las the year. Where are you located? Thanks, Gerald
- /html/autox/2000-05/msg00165.html (7,422 bytes)
- 7. Re: 2000 Celica GT-S & FWD layout (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 10:58:06 -0800 (PST)
- Yep, the Neons have exhaust at the back of the engine as well. The stock intake on Neons are very restrictive since it picks up air from the front of the engine bay, routes it toward the back (where
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00213.html (8,511 bytes)
- 8. Re: Honda Civic Si questions (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 23:21:36 -0800 (PST)
- Speaking of the GRM $1500 challenge, which car ended up winning? Gerald
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00236.html (6,666 bytes)
- 9. Re: Car-O-Scopes (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:25:35 -0800 (PST)
- I guess I'm pretty close to you personality wise Katie - I drive a Neon and they said I take way too much care of it, am too young for it, am too adventurous, and don't earn as much as typical Neon
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00655.html (7,645 bytes)
- 10. Re: Car-O-Scope: Can you care too much? (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:29:16 -0800 (PST)
- I have a feeling it has to do with that "How clean do you keep your car" question. Maybe we're all neat freaks or we're just too used to the autocross rules of having no loose objects in the car. :)
- /html/autox/1999-12/msg00656.html (7,823 bytes)
- 11. Re: G-Tech meter (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 19:53:43 -0800 (PST)
- Supposedly, the G-Techs are pretty accurate - the 91 mph you get from the G-tech is the speed at the end of the quarter mile. I think that most drag strips clock the 1/4 speed as an average speed ov
- /html/autox/1999-11/msg00906.html (7,251 bytes)
- 12. Re: Anyone rent a car for autocross? (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:01:25 -0700 (PDT)
- Since renting sports cars of any sort would probably be pretty expensive (plus they may have those black boxes which record your driving actions), you're probably left with only a few options. I've
- /html/autox/1999-09/msg00573.html (8,089 bytes)
- 13. Re: g-Force durability on Neon (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 23:14:18 -0700 (PDT)
- I heard that 225's all the way around didn't work on a Neon. They do fit, but supposedly they rub against the trailing arm under hard cornering - can anyone confirm? Gerald
- /html/autox/1999-07/msg00804.html (7,435 bytes)
- 14. Re: BFG rains for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 20:07:15 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Rich, I'm interested in the tires...where abouts do you live? Thanks, Gerald
- /html/autox/1999-07/msg00956.html (6,996 bytes)
- 15. Re: Another Question! (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 10:37:00 -0700 (PDT)
- I can relate - I just went from street tires (Pirelli P-700Z's to BFG R1's on my Neon, and I felt very unsure of where the limits were. There's no gradual increase of noise that tells you where the
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00539.html (8,348 bytes)
- 16. Camber Question (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 01:57:47 -0700 (PDT)
- Is there an ideal degree of negative camber for autox? Right now, I am at -2 degrees with some crash bolts. I'm also racing on BFG R1's, which by my understanding of their sidewall design also gives
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00926.html (6,777 bytes)
- 17. Re: tires for ST use (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 00:54:19 -0700 (PDT)
- Hey Lance, What are the rules behind ST? Maybe there's a webpage that has a listing of what can and cannot be done mod wise (we don't have ST in Canada). Also, are Neons in ST still able to get cont
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg01361.html (8,175 bytes)
- 18. Re: R/T sits higher with Konis? (score: 1)
- Author: Gerald Chen <gerald@infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 01:22:18 -0700 (PDT)
- Yes, you're right...I've put Koni's on my 95 Sport Coupe and it appears that it has raised it a bit (lucky I have some Eibach's or else the gap would be horrendous :) - it does make sense though, th
- /html/autox/1999-04/msg00500.html (7,650 bytes)
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