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61. Re: Why smaller wheels in Prepared? (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:24:51 -0700; I think it's the 5.5 -7" rim limits in DP and EP that raise the eyebrows (and the sweat beads on the tire changers) more than anything. 9.5" slicks on a 13x6 is not a real pretty sight :( (on a 1725; /html/autox/1999-04/msg01506.html (9,260 bytes)
62. Re: CRX 13x7" wheel offset? (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 11:26:43 -0700; The early cars could run 5-6" of backspace (most of the wheel suppliers you will talk to will deal with backspace, not offset numbers) - you should be able to land somewhere there. You will want to t; /html/autox/1999-04/msg01574.html (7,609 bytes)
63. Re: Integra-Heel & Toe & RWD! (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 00:24:22 -0700; Back in my miata days, a good heel and toe downshift was a must, not to spare the tranny, but to keep from upsetting the drive(rear) wheels upon corner entry. Especially on 3-2's at 40+ mph. Can you; /html/autox/1999-04/msg01631.html (7,269 bytes)
64. Re: Clutchless shifts/rev matching...WAS Re: Heel & Toe & RWD! (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:47:39 -0700; A great book (Going faster - Skip Barber something...) at Barnes & Nobles I was flipping through had lots of anecdotes and tips from many semi famous drivers (Dorsey Schroeder, Brian Till) and even i; /html/autox/1999-04/msg01651.html (8,445 bytes)
65. Re: Pro Solo Expo Oklahoma (score: 1): Author: Stan Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 09:37:24 -0600; The event is for real, and should be a lot of fun. Consider it a precursor to the real thing at the same location next year if all goes well. I do understand the distance issue, the closest Pro for m; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00169.html (7,808 bytes)
66. Re: Interesting Meridian Tour Results (score: 1): Author: Stan Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 09:42:03 -0600; There was significant rain during some heats on saturday, notably 4th heat, which ran in a downpour, plus damp conditions and sprinkles off and on throughout the day. ESp ran relativley early, in dam; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00171.html (7,648 bytes)
67. Re: Streets as rain tires? (score: 1): Author: Stan Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 05 Mar 1999 15:31:38 -0600; Up until you actually hydroplane in a deep puddle, the stickier compound of your R-tires will always be better than the streets. It is so rare that you run in puddles and downpour(flame suit on), tha; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00348.html (8,608 bytes)
68. RE: Floor jacks for _low_ cars. (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:34:28 -0800; Another option - which you may need even with ramps - is to remove the front wheels of your jack, as well as the swiveling contact plate - that will buy you an extra inch or more. Stan; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00660.html (6,961 bytes)
69. Blitz wheel blowout sale (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 16:14:32 -0800; This is from the miata list - Blitz wheels on sale - very lw prices - $130-$160 - see: http://www.steelwheels.com/blitz.htm Some like the 02's are pretty light, and are in stock class sizes and offse; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00671.html (6,377 bytes)
70. Re: ECLIPSE REACTION (score: 1): Author: Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 00:00:40 -0600; Overdog might be a little strong, when you weigh 500lbs more (3100lbs)than a Type R or MX 6 on the same width (6.5") wheel, and do not have the balance of an F-body. I do have to admit the car transi; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00701.html (7,987 bytes)
71. Neat race car classifieds (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 16:06:42 -0800; Check out http://www.racecarads.com In the sports car section - lots more than I would have expected to find outside of Sportscar's ads. Stan; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00753.html (6,534 bytes)
72. Re: Wheel/tire research (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:03:08 -0800; Check out http://www.konigwheels.com/guide/weights.html http://integra.vtec.net/wheels/wwd.htm http://www.volkracing.co.jp/ehome.html for some info. Stan; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00853.html (7,048 bytes)
73. Re: Impreza 2.5RS tire size?? (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 10:58:34 -0800; Not sure what you will run into with strut clearance issues, but a good tire for the rim size (16x7) and weight is either the 225/50/16 or the 245/45/16 (yes, it will fit the wheel and work well). St; /html/autox/1999-03/msg00919.html (6,929 bytes)
74. Re: Rev limiter on Eclipse GS-X? (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 12:39:25 -0800; The limiter on my Talon Tsi AWD kicks in around 7700-7800 rpm - I think the redline is at around 7000rpm. The power fall off so bad up there that I usually shift at 6500 - 7000rpm. Stan Whitney; /html/autox/1999-03/msg01046.html (7,598 bytes)
75. Re: National caliber cars have A/C (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 10:08:39 -0800; The typical AC system weight on a miata was around 25-35 lbs, with the heaviest piece (compressor - only 15 lbs!) mounted very low on the block. I kicked myself after sweaing to get all the pieces ou; /html/autox/1999-03/msg01412.html (8,692 bytes)
76. Re: how to align your car at home? (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:36:45 -0800; A piece of square tubing a little wider than your track, with verticals welded on each end (again a litle wider that the outside edge of the tires). This then becomes your fixed measuring point, lay; /html/autox/1999-03/msg01421.html (8,905 bytes)
77. Re: Interesting observation, GSX vs Probe (score: 1): Author: Stan Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:48:40 -0600; I used to onw a 94 Probe GT, and that car, in 3rd or 4th, was very quick from 50-90, my seat of the pants tells me the talon is faster, but only if I pick the right gear - it feels better in a tall g; /html/autox/1999-03/msg01674.html (9,084 bytes)
78. Re: Project car ideas? (score: 1): Author: Stan Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 15:10:26 -0600; You picked the right candidates - the rx7 would be my suggestion, for great parts availability, and good old fashioned tail out driving fun :) Stan; /html/autox/1999-03/msg01752.html (6,887 bytes)
79. Re: Street Touring rules evolution question (score: 1): Author: whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 11:31:02 -0800; The car should be legal, as there is no FWD/RWD stipulation - in fact, I know a 318is has been run in ST. As for the tires, as long as they meet the treadwear rating and have escaped the exclusion li; /html/autox/1999-02/msg00158.html (9,171 bytes)
80. Re: Civic throttle body (score: 1): Author: Whitney <whitneys@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 07 Feb 1999 21:52:59 -0600; For EP, you can port, but not change the bore size of the throttle body, if you want to stay in the 'stock fuel injection/no weight penalty' zone. For CSP, you can do anything you want, but an overbo; /html/autox/1999-02/msg00327.html (7,193 bytes)

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