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41. Re: Nitrous Thread (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 12:53:55 -0600
There already is one. See Section 3.6B in the Solo II Rules. Its use is not allowed now under any circumstances in Solo II. I don't see why this should be changed. If it is not allowed in the first p
/html/autox/2002-02/msg00478.html (8,575 bytes)

42. Re: Nitrous Thread (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:47:51 -0600
stewards need to How about "Remove the bottle from the car?" I'm pretty sure that will disable most nitrous systems. ;<) Jay /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try
/html/autox/2002-02/msg00486.html (7,772 bytes)

43. Re: Spectators, TV, and such (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 13:03:32 -0600
see Consider yourself counted. ;<) sized chunk of I could offer several alternative suggestions, then. I would also observe that you just admitted to having a vested interest in seeing things turn ou
/html/autox/2002-01/msg00017.html (9,422 bytes)

44. Re: Byron's shock comments (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 07:10:17 -0600
Taken strictly as a matter of principle, I find it difficult to argue with the concept of requiring OEM-only shocks. As a practical matter, such a requirement would have the effect of outlawing a sig
/html/autox/2002-01/msg00180.html (8,716 bytes)

45. Re: Acceptable finish designs. (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:29:09 -0600
BTDT. One of my pet peeves. You may not always be able to force a change to a feature such as this for strictly safety-related reaons, but that doesn't change the fact that, IMHO, it's stupid. The be
/html/autox/2001-12/msg00264.html (9,510 bytes)

46. Re: [Solo2Atlanta] Why most autocrossers don't want their sport (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:22:02 -0600
If it is truly your belief that the majority of us prefer the status quo over what you propose (that is my belief, BTW), then just what is your justification for thinking that you know better than we
/html/autox/2001-12/msg00422.html (9,953 bytes)

47. Why most autocrossers don't want their sport on TV (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 11:53:39 -0600
It's abundantly evident that the requirements that would have to be met in order for our sport to get on TV - as articulated by those most in favor of this development - clearly result in something t
/html/autox/2001-12/msg00436.html (8,798 bytes)

48. Re: suspected illegalities (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 07:41:46 -0500
That's a much better approach than most newcomers take. The rulebook is cheap, and everyone who autocrosses should have one. Have you entered an event yet? Is this someone in your class? What is the
/html/autox/2001-10/msg00100.html (9,085 bytes)

49. Re: suspected illegalities (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 07:46:25 -0500
This would be absurdly difficult to verify, and it might well make some cars' OEM tires illegal. I know you weren't around, but this subject has been beaten to death _many_ times, both on this list a
/html/autox/2001-10/msg00109.html (9,646 bytes)

50. Re: Proposal for SP cars to compete in P ??? (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 22:14:17 -0500
Maybe because you want to run in SP. Lots of us do. Lots of engines are less expensive to build in SP-legal form than Porsches. Where did you get the "stock motor" and "$8k suspension" ideas? SP allo
/html/autox/2001-10/msg00127.html (11,738 bytes)

51. Re: Proposal for SP cars to compete in P ??? (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 07:10:18 -0500
Who said _anything_ about stock? I was referring to highly modified cars. This was to point out that "modern" enthusiast modifications like engine swaps have been going on since the '50s. In any case
/html/autox/2001-10/msg00131.html (9,973 bytes)

52. Re: Proposal for SP cars to compete in P ??? (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 07:47:37 -0500
Most "normally expendable" parts in an engine - rings, valve stem seals, bearings, valves - can legally be replaced by parts from sources other than the manufacturer, even in Stock, as long as the re
/html/autox/2001-10/msg00132.html (11,065 bytes)

53. Re: Proposal for SP cars to compete in P ??? (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 17:02:41 -0500
Uhh, no. That would be _thermal_ efficiency. You improve volumetric efficiency with changes to ports, induction systems, larger valves, different cam profiles, exhaust systems, etc. I have to disagre
/html/autox/2001-10/msg00150.html (10,331 bytes)

54. Re: [evolution-disc.] The Announcement Last Tuesday (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:43:12 -0500
"breaking" news whole thing A lot of that contradictory information was being broadcast on various radio networks. Within a few minutes of my wife's call giving me the news (about 8:05 Tuesday mornin
/html/autox/2001-09/msg00309.html (8,100 bytes)

55. Re: What's your dream car? (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:42:12 -0500
Second that motion. In my view, the 904 has the most seductive automotive shape ever created. My second choice would be a Lotus 23. A 246 Dino would be hard to turn down, too. ;<) Jay /// autox@autox
/html/autox/2001-08/msg00443.html (8,981 bytes)

56. Re: Women Drivers In Solo II (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:22:32 -0500
The subject has been the cause of much blasting in the past. ;<( As many times as the subject has been discussed, this is the first time I have seen this point made. People have advocated the elimina
/html/autox/2001-07/msg00107.html (8,194 bytes)

57. Re: Need help classing Lotus (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:34:32 -0500
I tried website but It won't be, in Stock or any other Category, since it is not being legally imported and does not meet US safety and environmental regulations. Lotus has built more than enough of
/html/autox/2001-06/msg00002.html (7,945 bytes)

58. Re: Need help classing Lotus (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:47:15 -0500
the recent Sorry to hear that. Hopefully, you won't take sincere disagreement as a flame. on the them out, I'm not sure that "needs" is the appropriate choice of terms. I believe what you're saying i
/html/autox/2001-06/msg00063.html (10,559 bytes)

59. Re: Need help classing Lotus (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 09:14:33 -0500
<snip all the reasons for having a streetable replicar> think they are So, your primary motivation for ownership is _not_ autocross. Yet Solo II nonetheless has a class where you can compete and have
/html/autox/2001-06/msg00102.html (10,269 bytes)

60. Re: Audi Does it Again. (score: 1)
Author: "Jay Mitchell" <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:56:25 -0500
Cadillacs, Here's another bit of info re:turbo engines and extra fuel in the exhaust. When you're overrunning the engine, the turbo has an unfortunate tendency to slow down. Blowoff valves can help r
/html/autox/2001-06/msg00291.html (8,513 bytes)


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