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141. Re: New to list (be kind) (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 11:12:34 -0400; I believe you'll be in B/SP which is, of course, a godawful fast class. Don't tell Dan Popp or Sam Strano that - they seem to do pretty well in their cars (Corvette and Camaro). I run a 3500 lb 6 cy; /html/autox/1999-07/msg01039.html (9,009 bytes)
142. Re: New to list (be kind) (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 13:52:15 -0400; Thanks Mark.... you're always the diplomatic one :-) Kent; /html/autox/1999-07/msg01054.html (7,582 bytes)
143. Traction control and ABS in S/P (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 09:38:23 -0400; Can ABS and/or traction control be defeated or eliminated in Street Prepared? Kent Rafferty; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00056.html (7,500 bytes)
144. Re: Type R's for sale? (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 10:21:00 -0400; These cars look like a lot of fun. How about a group buy :-) Seriously, I've watched prices locally and on the 'net and have yet to see one under $20k. They're very much in demand. I hear they're bei; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00058.html (7,191 bytes)
145. Re: Traction control and ABS in S/P (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 12:39:20 -0400; Theoretical question on the ABS. I'm more interested in the traction control system on my Supra. I think the systems are similar and defeating them would be similar from a rules perspective- that's w; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00075.html (8,932 bytes)
146. Re: Sun Roof (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:56:00 -0400; IMO, this would fall in the "comfort and convenience" area of the rulebook, BUT I could see a weenie (IMO) protest being made for anything from perceived weight savings to a potential change to the c; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00144.html (7,523 bytes)
147. Re: Left foot braking (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 14:46:27 -0400; Both my wife and I left foot brake most of the time on course. We currently have a Corvette and Supra (both 6-speeds). There is no consensus whether left foot braking is better or worse than right fo; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00209.html (9,071 bytes)
148. Re: a question (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:13:27 -0400; I had the chance to ride with Mark Daddio driving my point-andsquirt-car (Corvette) and he literally NEVER had the wheel straight. If he wasn't turning the wheel to exit one corner, he was turning t; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00369.html (8,935 bytes)
149. Re: Dumb newbie classification/pax question (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 09:41:51 -0400; The Supra started out in AS, but was moved to SS. While the stock version moved, the SP version remained in E/SP. At the time of its move to SS there wasn't much evidence to support a move of the SP; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00581.html (7,937 bytes)
150. Re: Turbo Rule - Target Car? (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:43:54 -0400; The update/backdate turbo rule certainly doesn't impact the Supra TT or RX-7 TT. In both cars, the turbos were essentially (exactly, I believe) the same throughout the model run. I think Andy B. was; /html/autox/1999-06/msg00934.html (8,017 bytes)
151. Re: Turbo guys get screwed again (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:47:14 -0400; Thank you, G.H. for explaining this for the list. Its good to have your input so we can get a more accurate picture of what's happening. Kent Rafferty E/SP Supra TT inquiry.; /html/autox/1999-06/msg01003.html (9,009 bytes)
152. Bigger is better; was P5 in Harrisburg (Hoosier tires on Miata) (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 09:25:38 -0400; So what's up with the SS Corvette running 315x35x17s (Kumhos?) on 9.5" rims (min. rec. rim is 10")? The car seems to work pretty well (fastest Vette at the Harrisburg Pro?) and everyone who's driven; /html/autox/1999-06/msg01373.html (8,260 bytes)
153. Re: Tire siping (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 09:17:09 -0400; Tire siping is commonly done by dirt track racers. They believe the siping (cutting small slits in the tread blocks) helps to heat the tire more quickly when its on the track. The siped tread blocks; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00170.html (7,422 bytes)
154. Re: Kumho for Drag Racing? (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 10:45:46 -0400; I just ran on Kumhos at the strip last week. In my experience, running autocross tires at the strip is a wash vs decent street tires (within about a tenth). You may get better grip, but you give up s; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00223.html (7,556 bytes)
155. Re: Asking for ideas... (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 15:09:10 -0400; Just a thought -- pick the best SS driver in your region, let him drive your HS car AND THEN let me know how unfair your HS pax is :-) Kent Rafferty; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00331.html (8,236 bytes)
156. Re: Asking for ideas... (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 15:53:02 -0400; I think the PAX index, while obviously imperfect, is the best way available to compare very dis-similar cars on constantly changing courses. It appears Ray thinks SS is getting an ever softer PAX ind; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00335.html (9,342 bytes)
157. Re: Asking for ideas... (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 17:03:07 -0400; Sure, but in who's favor and how do you develop a correctionfactor? We run very tight courses here in asphalt-challenged Pittsburgh. Even though there aren't many straights, IMO, the tight courses he; /html/autox/1999-05/msg00341.html (8,922 bytes)
158. SP Proposal (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 09:49:42 -0500; After reading the new SPAC proposal, I'm still befuddled by some of the classifications. For example, the M3 moves DOWN to Group 6 from CSP while many seemingly slower cars can be found in Groups I,; /html/autox/1999-04/msg00090.html (7,985 bytes)
159. Re: SP Proposal (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 12:46:34 -0500; Its unfortunate there's no place to bump the Loti and RX-7 TT in SP, so they'd go to P. I'm following the precedent set by the SCCA in not allowing the Viper to compete in Stock and sending it direct; /html/autox/1999-04/msg00106.html (9,894 bytes)
160. Re: SP Proposal (score: 1): Author: "Kent Rafferty" <gs96@sgi.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 13:28:51 -0500; Naw, Elans are real underdogs..... Lets look at the the top AND bottom of A/SP at 98 Nationals (from memory ;-): 1. Tri-Point RX-7 4. 911 2. Elan 5. Elan 3. Elan 6. Elan And now, the bottom: 7. Tri P; /html/autox/1999-04/msg00120.html (9,652 bytes)

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