2012 MD/NOVA Auto-X Thread
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VPS, what is your experience level? Noel, I think it is one of those things that would have broken regardless. It was just expedited on hoosiers. The car is too fast to abandon now. I'll fix it up, and get it over to Andy on Saturday for a rear alignment. DJ Fitzpatrick is going to co-drive with me at the Pro, and finally got in.
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VPS, what is your experience level? Noel, I think it is one of those things that would have broken regardless. It was just expedited on hoosiers. The car is too fast to abandon now. I'll fix it up, and get it over to Andy on Saturday for a rear alignment. DJ Fitzpatrick is going to co-drive with me at the Pro, and finally got in.
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ProDarwing- How can your stock seat be dissolving? LOL. I have Sparco Evo’s. they fit ok, they rub a bit on the door but nothing bad, also I can also open the center console…I have 2 but only installed the driver side because; 1) They are only about 5lbs lighter than the stock ones. 2) If I need/ want to sit and relax during a long Autox I can on do it on the passenger seat. Yes, ingress –egress will be a lot harder with any fixed back seat. You can come over and try it; I may sell the other seat.
//Steve\\- I replied to your other post about your car. If you are concern about it, just run the right offset wheels and keep the hard top on to equalize the weight saving. There is no need to get a new car. Now, at a National event, you may have to run a different class. I may sell my TR wheels 17X9 +62 with 255 Star-Specs
Noel- Let me know when you want to sell your car! I will take it.
I really want to see the gap in times because I haven’t touched my car since last year. Depending on the results, I will decide what to upgrade. But most likely I need a big “driver” mod.
MazdaSC- James is that you? Any changes on your car for this year?
//Steve\\- I replied to your other post about your car. If you are concern about it, just run the right offset wheels and keep the hard top on to equalize the weight saving. There is no need to get a new car. Now, at a National event, you may have to run a different class. I may sell my TR wheels 17X9 +62 with 255 Star-Specs
Noel- Let me know when you want to sell your car! I will take it.
I really want to see the gap in times because I haven’t touched my car since last year. Depending on the results, I will decide what to upgrade. But most likely I need a big “driver” mod.
MazdaSC- James is that you? Any changes on your car for this year?
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but all joking aside. I've been racing and pushing my cars to the limits since I could drive. I do karting for fun, autox when I can afford it and have done studless ice racing in Alaska. I've also studied racing theory and put most of it to use to polish off a wide spectrum of racing(good at a lot of racing styles but not great at one and thats my down fall) I just enjoy being behind the wheel of my car. even if it's to go get a gallon of milk from the store lol.
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We are working on an altogether new site. It's really close but transferring the domain from host to host proved to be a serious pain!Looking forward to watching the local STR battles this year. Makes me wish I had bought an S2K. Almost
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Originally Posted by VPS_AP1' timestamp='1332685395' post='21541602
WTH is up with AI's web site? I wanna register for the 8th since it's my birthday but I can't figure out how. they still have last years events up
We are working on an altogether new site. It's really close but transferring the domain from host to host proved to be a serious pain!Looking forward to watching the local STR battles this year. Makes me wish I had bought an S2K. Almost
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I'm not so sure I will be there. I got 3 of the 4 arms on, but one of the bolts is seized, and it is rather clear it was never intended to be removed. There is no room for a even a socket to get in there. I bought an 18" wrench and plan to heat it up with a propane torch. If that doesn't work, the whole rear subframe has to be dropped out of the car. What a load of fail.
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I'm not so sure I will be there. I got 3 of the 4 arms on, but one of the bolts is seized, and it is rather clear it was never intended to be removed. There is no room for a even a socket to get in there. I bought an 18" wrench and plan to heat it up with a propane torch. If that doesn't work, the whole rear subframe has to be dropped out of the car. What a load of fail.