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121. Re: allowed modifications (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 08:17:28 -0800; Malcolm: Well put. Yes, the GCR's are available from SCCA National in the form of the "Production Car Specifications" which details how the vehicle came from the factory. You will then need to add to; /html/vintage-race/1997-02/msg00082.html (10,436 bytes)
122. Re: Carbon/Kevlar Brake Pads (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 05:39:03 -0800; Myles: You are correct in your theory about thickness of the pad reducing the head build-up as it acts as a "heat sink". The other problem is the effectiveness of the bonding of the pad material to t; /html/vintage-race/1997-02/msg00132.html (9,031 bytes)
123. Re: Racing a Special (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 05:19:06 -0800; This depends on the driver and their adaptability... I would imagine it would take some getting used to but not be unsurmountable... Whoa, baby! The light weight should yeild some incredible cornerin; /html/vintage-race/1997-02/msg00202.html (9,982 bytes)
124. Lola T-200 Bodywork and Parts (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 11:33:19 -0800; Ok, so I said I'd never own another British car after buying my first Porsche, but that didn't include Formula cars... Having recently acquired a '70 Lola T-200 FF, I am now looking for a source for; /html/vintage-race/1997-01/msg00008.html (7,058 bytes)
125. Re: Which race club to join ? (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 05:29:44 -0800; Gerry: As a thumbnail sketch, SVRA will want the car to be original in its configuration to the racing specifications to the year of manufacture. They are very serious about this area (which I, perso; /html/vintage-race/1997-01/msg00021.html (10,420 bytes)
126. Re: Introduction (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 18:59:32 -0800; Hey! Hey! SCCA's much maligned reputation may be somewhat deserved in the "sports Rambo" classes and others like it (get it, "IT") but their Vintage Program (which is the area WE are most interested; /html/vintage-race/1997-01/msg00056.html (8,877 bytes)
127. Re: What is vintage racing / Introduction (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 05:27:06 -0800; Chris: No need to keep your mouth shut. By asking your questions, you have given us all a chance to remind one another what Vintage Racing is all about - old cars and, for the lucky, the chance to ra; /html/vintage-race/1997-01/msg00081.html (8,272 bytes)
128. Re: BAD NEWS! (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 18:58:06 -0700; I truly hope that the reason for the cancellation is other than that specified. It would be sad if organizing bodies begin to control access to venues used for staging Vintage/Historic races; the phi; /html/vintage-race/1996-10/msg00047.html (7,484 bytes)
129. Re: Vintage Race Dilemas... (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 00:28:21 -0700; That's part of the vintage racing philosophy - safety first and no contact. Every competitor is supposed to be watching out for every other competitor while on the track! The issue of "protection" SH; /html/vintage-race/1996-10/msg00086.html (10,457 bytes)
130. Re: More vintage race questions (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 00:34:51 -0700; Hear! Hear! The Trans Am and Can Am cars are intimidating enough but the stock cars REALLY give you the shakes as they go by. They may be the best buy in terms of "Bang for the Buck" and they do have; /html/vintage-race/1996-10/msg00087.html (8,857 bytes)
131. Re: math question (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Sep 1996 13:39:52 -0700; Terry: Here is the old Basic program I wrote to do the calculations. It can run on any version of Basic - including that on an old 8088 processor (am I dating myself?). Anyway, if you know Basic, you; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00007.html (9,710 bytes)
132. Re: Games? (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 04 Sep 1996 06:37:55 -0700; When I originally registered my T1 (Vintage equipment already!) and Indycar Racing, I asked when they would develop a "sportscar" track pack including, say, Daytona, Sebring, Road Atlanta, Lime Rock,; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00019.html (7,951 bytes)
133. Re: games (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 06 Sep 1996 06:50:15 -0700; Funny thing... I only read one dissenting post. Is the Web not a self-managed democracy??? Did someone take ownership while I was dozing at my terminal? As an alternative, I would wonder if there are; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00035.html (8,702 bytes)
134. Re: The Wager.... (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 07:21:49 -0700; I could be wrong, but I think it's a net abbreviation for matzah balls (encripted version). So, I can understand his being proud of them but my question is, "How does he fit them all in the seat?" ..; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00061.html (7,734 bytes)
135. Re: summary piston/head (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 23:39:36 -0700; Just which Porsches do you mean? The early 911s had 2.0 liter engines and disc brakes from the get-go!! Or are you referring to the "killer" 356s (which blow by my early 911 in the corners and on the; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00093.html (7,110 bytes)
136. Re: Spin Physics (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 10:02:50 -0700; John: The condensed version goes like this... DON'T LIFT!!!! *8o) (Driver of short-wheelbase 911s... ); /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00129.html (8,182 bytes)
137. Re: Spin Physics (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 08:00:50 -0700; I have to side with the right-foot theory myself... up to a point. My cars (911s) do not behave like some "others" in that a spin can most often be avoided by planting the right foot (most of the wei; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00139.html (9,658 bytes)
138. Re: a spin on the physics (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 10:02:49 -0700; Actually, this has ALWAYS been the condition. The launch area is treated with a traction-improving substance which, in the dry, helps add grip. However, in the rain... well, it's just like black ice!; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00170.html (8,472 bytes)
139. Re: a spin on the physics (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 07:34:22 -0700; Are you KIDDING??? In South Florida you better know about rain line or you're in for a rude surprise! Unfortunately, the treated area of the drag strip was simply undrivable at any real speed... it w; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00174.html (8,555 bytes)
140. Re: Fuel Cell/Storage (score: 1): Author: "John A. Rollins" <nobozos@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 15:51:45 -0700; Gary: I am told the race fuel (108 Octane) does not suffer from the same deposit-making symptoms as pump (93 Octane) gas. I would think this would lead one to store the car full of fuel for the dorma; /html/vintage-race/1996-09/msg00188.html (7,028 bytes)

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