Recent content by Crack Monkey

You'll have to take the wife - I have a ceiling to repair. I got pwned by a ceiling fan.

That sucked, especially bailing on turn 10 and landing in the sand pit. Spinning other peoples RX-7s is so much more fun.

I'll rent you the Civic. (2thumbs)

I instruct for NASA-VA and used to club race with NASA and the SCCA. I've found there are two types of track-noobs who are hard on brakes. The first are experienced autocrossers, who know how to use the brakes properly and can quickly get the corner exit speed to need all the brake they have...

I agree with DistantTea. Get some real track pads, like the Carbotech P+. Bed them in a few days before you go to the track - instructions should be in the box - usually involved 5-6 stops from highway speeds then letting them cool overnight. Use street pads (hawk HPS, Axxis Ultimate, etc) on...

blah x3 Yes, you can remove the catalytic convertor and any other emmissions related crap. Gonna try to beat the Bimmers? Good luck.

The bold part is the key. Not that I'm claiming Schumacher couldn't win with another team - he certainly has proven he can - but that the combination of MS and Ferrari is nearly unbeatable. The fact that RB is usually on the podium alongside MS speaks to the technical proficiency of Ferrari's...

All DOT tires are legal for SM2. There is no current exclusion list AFAIK. Bring the rulebook next time and run SM2. As for cheaters and losers and all that gobbledygook - were not getting paid for this, at best we get a $10 trophy and the respect and admiration of our peers (and maybe a free...

Yikes! That's super expensive for an autocross. DC region events are $25 for SCCA memebers and $35 for non-SCCA members. Helmet use is free. And DC runs some of the biggest, best organzied events in the country. Once you've been out a few times, you'll see who the fast guys are in each...

Oh, back to the original question... If you can verify the car has run and passed smog in the last 6 months or so, anywhere from $500-$2500 is reasonable based on condition. if you can't verify the car runs and has a reasonable motor, I wouldn't pay more than $500. I've owned two FBs. The...

You can bet it will also need: - ball joints - tie rods - radiator/heater hoses - oil cooler lines (I think the 80 had the front-mount with fabric lines) - spark plugs, wires, dist cap and rotor (and points? was the 80 pre-elec ignition?) Possibly will need: - battery - front suspension...

Regions are free to make or change rules to their hearts' content. And this is one case where it does make sense - no noobies are going to be in the running for a trophy, so having them do ride alongs before their own runs makes sense (and in regions that do not explicity allow pre-rides...

This is technically illegal by SCCA rules. No competitor is allowed to pre-run the course (only walking - no bikes, mopeds/ATVs, or ride-alongs). Of course, since this is your first time, go ahead and do as many ride-alongs as you can. Do them before or after your own runs - just to get a...

Good friends. Roommates for three years. I can take credit for getting him into RX-7s (I'm surprised he's still talking to me, even more surprised his wife still talks to me). I'm looking into a P5 to replace my GMC Sierra. Sold the racecar, so don't need a oversized gas-guzzler anymore. P5...

I think most FSM have the boost specification. I know the FWD turbo Volvos have it spelled out. Without it, how would a tech know where to set it?