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261. Re: PEE Rating (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:33:56 -0600; Time for a God joke? George Wallace actually died from that assassin's bullet. When he got to Heaven, God decided the world would be a better place if he was sent back to undo all the damage he had d; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00108.html (8,064 bytes)
262. Re: Are roller rockers OK? (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 10:32:36 -0600; I will not run roller rockers I will not run roller rockers I will not run roller rockers I will not run roller rockers I will not run roller rockers I will not run roller rockers ... The shirt had b; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00125.html (7,389 bytes)
263. Re: Roller rockers, etc (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:30:21 -0600; Ted Smith makes some good points about inspection, just wanting to have a good place to run an authentic car, etc. In comparing CSRG and HMSA, there are a few caveats to keep in mind. I also race wit; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00132.html (9,536 bytes)
264. Re: Roller rockers, etc (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:16:06 -0600; See my $0.02 worth below... Aw, shucks. No roasted rookie for lunch. ;=) Afraid so. The roller rockers (and roller cams) allow the motor to turn a lot more RPMs without becoming a grinding mill for o; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00140.html (10,238 bytes)
265. Re: vintage philosophy? (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:32:16 -0600; This is basically the "historic" vs. "point in time" discussion. I say if the modification was available before the vintage racing cut-off date for your class, then you should be allowed to do it. If; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00165.html (9,564 bytes)
266. Relay question for VARAC (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 15:13:01 -0600; A question came up on the Alfa Digest regarding Alfa GTV eligibility. A fellow in Canada is looking at a couple of cars as candidates for VARAC racing. One car is a '70 GT Junior, which easily qualif; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00166.html (7,194 bytes)
267. Re: Help from VARACV (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 08:19:34 -0800; Actually, it looks like Jim Hayes relayed the same question I did. The Alfa GT Junior came with either a 1300 or 1600 motor. I'm not sure if they had a a 1600 in 1970. The 1300 was much more common.; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00198.html (7,676 bytes)
268. RE: saving $ building engines yourself (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 17:35:37 -0800; Chuck certainly has a valid point about the BMC A motor. In the long run, most people would be better off buying a motor from a well know builder. The same applies to Formula Vee motors. Most of the; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00203.html (9,227 bytes)
269. Re: Rocker Arm Ratio (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 10:21:50 -0800; Well, Elgin Cams might be a bit of a long distance call for somebody in Oz, but here's the #: 650-364-2187. They are in Redwood City, CA. They do good work. Yes, that area code DID change recently.; /html/vintage-race/1999-01/msg00252.html (7,323 bytes)
270. Re: SU-needle software (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 10:27:36 -0800; I found it at: ftp://ftp.team.net/sol/suneedle.exe; /html/vintage-race/1998-12/msg00017.html (6,594 bytes)
271. Re: fitting a newcomer (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 11:16:18 -0800; I'd say try a car on for size. I've seen some pretty tall guys climb out of Formula Fords. I've seen a six-footer climb out of a Formula Vee, but I don't know about 6'3". The other choice would be a; /html/vintage-race/1998-12/msg00050.html (7,170 bytes)
272. Re: Wires, etc. (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 11:31:26 -0800; If you fit a high voltage coil, you are also supposed to fit wide-gap plugs. The comment about the coil only producing enough voltage to arc over the plugs is correct. There is an optimum for each co; /html/vintage-race/1998-12/msg00051.html (7,001 bytes)
273. Re: The Perfect Vintage Race Car (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 11:43:58 -0800; It depends on what you mean by "reasonably priced." ;=) If you want a closed car, under $20K, acceptable by the most picky clubs, then yes, the 750 (or 101) Alfa Sprint is a great choice. As you go u; /html/vintage-race/1998-12/msg00053.html (9,297 bytes)
274. Re: Tar On My Tires (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 10:58:09 -0800; Guys, I was there too. My car wears the hard compound Dunlops. I was definitely picking up more material than I was putting down. ;=( I found that I could scrape the goo off after each session by dri; /html/vintage-race/1998-12/msg00131.html (8,726 bytes)
275. Re: Volkswagon Model SP2 (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 14:32:31 -0800; I thought I've heard of a Daimler SP2. I don't know much about it.; /html/vintage-race/1998-12/msg00180.html (7,230 bytes)
276. Re: Condensation? (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 14:50:29 -0800; I run a cast Al valve cover (Fiat 1100) with no such condensation. Perhaps you have excessive blowby. Where is the engine breather? Is the hose full of grey mayonnaise? The only time I had some water; /html/vintage-race/1998-11/msg00044.html (7,025 bytes)
277. RE: Condensation (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:29:17 -0800; I agree with Gerald. I have to block my oil cooler in cool weather or the temp won't even reach 180. Even when running a bit cool, I still don't see the kind of condensation Jack does. I used to see; /html/vintage-race/1998-11/msg00066.html (7,738 bytes)
278. Re: new thread - Gauges! (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 17:16:45 -0800; You can still buy the old style SW mechanical gauges. I had to replace one in my car due to a busted capillary, and the only visible difference was in the paint on the tail end of the pointer. I also; /html/vintage-race/1998-11/msg00093.html (8,769 bytes)
279. Re: new thread - Gauges! (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:42:39 -0800; Well, just call me a drunken sailor. I bought the gauge at an auto parts store not known for low prices. The -3 hose I used is teflon lined. Now I'm not sure where I saw a higher price on the Aeroqui; /html/vintage-race/1998-11/msg00103.html (9,266 bytes)
280. Re: Flex hose (score: 1): Author: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:54:39 -0800; 2 suggestions: There is a sleeve you can put over the braided hose that is fire-retardant. The Pegasus catalog calls it a "fire proof sleeve", but we all know nothing is really fire proof. It's braid; /html/vintage-race/1998-11/msg00108.html (7,908 bytes)

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