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1. Re: How to Build a Race Car in Two Months (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2001 09:14:38 +0000; This was un-put-downable... Great site - thanks for the link - made my David; /html/vintage-race/2001-03/msg00074.html (7,418 bytes)
2. Re: Vintage Racing...it's only relative (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 09:45:17 +0100; I like the way the Ferrari is listed as 'two passenger'. Does that reflect the 'all engine, no chassis' approach? The drivers manual must start with:- 1 - this is not a usual car, for a start the 'st; /html/vintage-race/2001-03/msg00321.html (9,858 bytes)
3. Re: Vintage Racing...it's only relative (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:25:33 +0100; This reflects the bias of a Lancia fanatic. My Aurelia spec sheet reads: o Weight - excessive o Power - miserable However on real roads not drag strips the balance and geometry....; /html/vintage-race/2001-03/msg00322.html (10,457 bytes)
4. Re: Vintage Racing...it's only relative (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 14:43:24 +0100; There are a handful of American terms I really like - describing a car as a squirrel is one of them. On the Isle of Mann they still have a public road circuit. Asking for advice on lines for corners; /html/vintage-race/2001-03/msg00332.html (9,097 bytes)
5. Artful photos (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 09:32:06 +0000; I got a great shot of a friend in his first race being lapped by the leaders - looks like he's running second in with the heros. Not as remarkable a shot as you'd think as I had three chances to catc; /html/vintage-race/2000-12/msg00201.html (8,073 bytes)
6. Value of the high stake (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 14:52:21 +0000; Its an interesting line of thought. Maybe Vintage Racing should be means tested. Everyone out there needs to be committing a stupid proportion of their net wealth to ensure both the spectacle and en; /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00046.html (7,618 bytes)
7. Re: Value of the high stake (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 15:22:49 +0000; I know this. Vintage can be budget racing (last year's car still good, tyres last, minimial testing, low chance of damage, parts off the shelf, no need for proffessional crew and preparation). It can; /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00049.html (9,637 bytes)
8. Re: Value of the high stake (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 15:31:37 +0000; The point is that you HAVE to be in beyond your means to make it exciting for the spectators and to ensure you are going to be restrained. Don't want you going into the corner with a 50:50 attitude.; /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00052.html (8,603 bytes)
9. Re: Value of the high stake (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 10:03:31 +0000; invitation only events like Goodwood. The organizer says 'thank you for your interest but the car we r-e-a-l-l-y want to see is the X in your garage - get it on the button and bring it over and we'l; /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00105.html (8,833 bytes)
10. Re: But IS it a Vintage Racer? (was Eastlake) (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 10:05:36 +0000; We have replica racing here in the UK.; /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00106.html (8,138 bytes)
11. Re: Value of the high stake (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@MSDW.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 10:19:59 +0000; Relative to modern cars....; /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00107.html (7,819 bytes)
12. Re: Temporary Insulation (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 08:47:32 +0100; How about solving the problem the other way round and move the family into the Stor-It unit away from the smells and dust? You've then got the house heating to cure the resins. David; /html/vintage-race/2000-09/msg00020.html (7,964 bytes)
13. Re: Temporary Insulation (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 10:26:03 +0100; You remind me of my stock answer to the question "What does it cost to go racing?" The r-e-a-l cost is "All the jobs round the house done, two nights in a nice hotel near the circuit, and a day round; /html/vintage-race/2000-09/msg00025.html (8,814 bytes)
14. Re: Temporary Insulation (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 10:41:15 +0100; Financial advice? I read your summary after I sent a note on the 'real price of racing'. I have to agree with whoever it was that suggested 'buy something as the ransom and do it at home'. However b; /html/vintage-race/2000-09/msg00026.html (8,359 bytes)
15. UK tourists (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 15:00:08 +0100; My top tip is the Buggatti Trust at the foot of Prescot Hillclimb. Phone first as I'm not sure of the opening times. Lots of sectioned components, a couple of cars, lots of drawings and photos. Near; /html/vintage-race/2000-09/msg00104.html (8,625 bytes)
16. Re: Spridget Rollbar? (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 15:28:24 +0100; What about if the seat was a lot lower? David; /html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00022.html (8,106 bytes)
17. Re: Spridget Rollbar? (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 08:39:38 +0100; I have a full FIA cage in a Midget and still get the top up and down. Front screen hoop, rear hoop triangulated, bars at top of windows, bolt in door bars. The unknown is how FIA and SCCA regs differ; /html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00033.html (8,223 bytes)
18. Re: GT6 suspension mods (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 15:03:24 +0100; Interesting debate. We prize above all other cars on the grid those with period history running as close to the spec they were at. What if we now know they were illegal in period? What if the illegal; /html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00058.html (9,402 bytes)
19. Re: GT6 suspension mods (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 18:03:48 +0100; I share your obvious pleasure at unravelling these dilemmas. Much the same as the dilemma on the track - go for a pass or play safe. David; /html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00066.html (11,445 bytes)
20. Re: GT6 suspension mods (score: 1): Author: David Laver <David.Laver@msdw.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 18:05:26 +0100; That raised the biggest smile. I hope you are always sure to have it park next to a full size one for comparison. David; /html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00067.html (8,391 bytes)

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