- 101. Re: "ZX2 S/R"...trunk kits anyone? (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 19:57:24 -0400
- It'll be interesting to compare 0-60 times, something I haven't done. The ZX-2 Hot with the 140hp Zetec of the Contour should move the smaller car right along. Body roll and ride height can be easil
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00394.html (8,499 bytes)
- 102. Re: Neon ACR and the SCCA (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 14:56:17 -0400
- racing like it, Perhaps Ford is doing so with the ZX-2 S/R that started this whole thread. Here's hoping it's what it's cracked up to be - everyone will win in the end. You may be a little biased to
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00451.html (9,889 bytes)
- 103. Re: a question (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 16:01:31 -0400
- Unless, like me, you have a car that doesn't understeer... :) Still working on fixing that. A high torque RWD car like the SVO (or even low torque like mine with the appropriate camber on that turn)
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00461.html (9,562 bytes)
- 104. Re: a question (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 16:18:51 -0400
- Well, I don't know about nothing - braking first, maintaining speed through the corner, then getting on the gas as you straighten out is how you do it in any car. It's the specifics of what you do w
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00464.html (8,178 bytes)
- 105. Re: Neon ACR and the SCCA (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 16:24:41 -0400
- At our local BMW club events, non-BMWs get lumped into very large classes - "non-BMW, 2.0 liter and under, street tires," for example. My Tracer had no chance against the Neons and Miatas in its cla
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00466.html (9,062 bytes)
- 106. Re: ZX2 S/R"...anybody seen one? (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 09:43:16 -0400
- The Escorts, with some notable exceptions, generally aren't. They don't have the potential of a Neon, Civic Si, or even a Saturn coupe to begin with, nor do they have nearly as much of an aftermarke
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00508.html (7,387 bytes)
- 107. Re: Another Question! (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 10:31:21 -0400
- This is a very important part - you can't go fast until you know where you're going! However, all this analysis should be done before your run, not during! Anticipating upcoming sections should come
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00518.html (10,697 bytes)
- 108. Re: Wankeling (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 10:58:11 -0400
- Yeah - just you TRY getting parts for that now - we blew up the factory!!! - Justin
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00528.html (7,028 bytes)
- 109. Re: 87 Mr2 For Sale Cheap (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 16:38:17 -0400
- When I read this, I wished for two things: 1. That I could get to Wood Dale, IL to check it out and snag it 2. That I hadn't just helped my gf get a dud BMW 2002 so that I could afford it! Then agai
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00546.html (7,033 bytes)
- 110. Re: Wider is better? (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 09:49:17 -0400
- I haven't been using race tires (not in the microscopic budget at this time), but having run both 185s and 205 on my car, maybe I can shed some light anyway. It seems that way, but after two events t
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00582.html (7,153 bytes)
- 111. Re: insurance on [non?]performance cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:50:13 -0400
- Wow - I'd think that a 2 seat mid-engine car like an MR2 would clearly be on their hot rod list. Apparently I'm wrong! Not a bad thing. Maybe they figure that you wouldn't ever want to race the NA ve
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00589.html (7,047 bytes)
- 112. Re: Thanks! (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:16:32 -0400
- I prefer the Animaniacs version: "We like you! We have no taste, but we like you!" >:) - Justin, ducking for cover
- /html/autox/1999-06/msg00593.html (6,503 bytes)
- 113. Re: Street Tire Handicap (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 12:48:42 -0400
- [Disclaimer: The following post is a JOKE. You know, humor! If you can't deal with that, please press your DELETE key now.] OK, how about this solution to settle the handicap system once and for all:
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00406.html (9,170 bytes)
- 114. Re: photography question (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:03:27 -0400
- Well, my idea doesn't involve a camera of the film variety but would be effective... Camcorders are relatively inexpensive these days, and come with more powerful zooms than most 35mm cameras. A 32x
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00427.html (8,763 bytes)
- 115. Re: Large course design questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 09:47:27 -0400
- used Much of this depends on the actual design of the course itself. The Boston Chapter BMW CCA, for example, has a rather long course this year. I'm running it in around 90 seconds. Fastest time la
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00527.html (9,629 bytes)
- 116. Re: Large course design questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 12:11:17 -0400
- Exactly. Our course is around 80-90 seconds, depending on the car and driver. I haven't timed it, but we probably wait about 30-40 seconds before starting the next car. The key is that we don't star
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00534.html (10,028 bytes)
- 117. Re: photography question (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:45:43 -0400
- Yes - pull it all the way out of its cartridge, then twirl it over your head. You're doing donuts. :) - Justin
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00642.html (7,985 bytes)
- 118. Re: parts swap questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 11:11:36 -0400
- In stock, you can only run a configuration that was available from the factory in that particular model year in stock form. For instance, I added a factory 17mm rear sway bar to my '83 BMW 320i that
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00764.html (8,425 bytes)
- 119. Re: parts swap questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 12:06:53 -0400
- Duh - the answer's been staring me in the face all along. After comparing the ST rules and my car, it's a perfect match. ST will let me do what I've already done and what I want to do to the car, an
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00767.html (7,895 bytes)
- 120. Out to launch :) (score: 1)
- Author: "Justin Hughes" <ka1ult@channel1.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 11:35:17 -0400
- One thing I've been surprised about on this list is although there is much discussion of rules 'n' regs, tires, and various car parts/upgrades, there isn't a whole lot of discussion on driving techi
- /html/autox/1999-05/msg00861.html (7,953 bytes)
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