Recent content by chuck baader

My car is eligible to run STL or ITS. I would like to run the STL class at the Majors in March/Road Atlanta but have no desire to run the other Majors. I would like to run either the ProIT series or the SARRC series. So the question: do the rules allow me to start in the STL class and switch to...

Registration is open for the Jim Stark at Robeling Road, April 27-28

Two year in a row undefeated ITA ProIT winning BMW 325e. Second at the ARRC 2012. 99% build no expense spared best of everything built by Mechanical Engineer Price $11500 includes new sway bars (larger) and new rear gear ratio...I am continuing to develop this car as the season nears and will...

SARRC Schedule: July 2013 6-7 * Double SARRC/Double ECR SEDiv Roebling 13-14 Chg# Double SARRC/Single ECR/PDX Atl Road Atlanta What happened to the two week between races within xxx miles rule?

Out of curiosity, there were quite a few ITS BMWs running in SEDIV before the implementation of the SIR. I want to know what killed the car. Non competitive HP, engine problems, lack of tune, etc.? Any comments. Thanks, Chuck

Two year in a row undefeated ITA ProIT winning BMW 325e. If you can't win with this car, you need another hobby. 99% build no expense spared SCCA ITA car that is undefeated in the past two years of SEDIV Road Atlanta ProIT. Sceond at the ARRC, 2012 Price 12k includes new Burns designed...

I am helping a friend move a cage from one car to another. He has cut the cage in various places (not the main hoop) to facilitate installation. My question is although we have sleeves to reinforce the cuts and holes drilled to plug weld, what else is required? Is there a diameter hole that...

My pistons, BMW 325e, do not have valve reliefs on the exhaust side. Due to a recent money shift, they now do. Changing pistons is not an option, but I would like to remove the sharp edges from the top of the piston. Viable options would be to scrape the offending metal, or light use of the die...

Having problems with wiring on the ITB project. The person that was doing the car died unexpectedly and I have been trying to finish the project. The under dash harness was lost in the transition and I have been unable to find one at a junk yard and they are NLA from Toyota. Anyone have any...

Self explanatory: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1753248 Scroll down to video....on third page are pictures of the aftermath. Now, tell me you don't need a H&N device??? Chuck

Question about the legality of substitution of the guibo. The stock piece (BMW) connects the drive shaft to the transmission and is made of rubber. The alternate is of aluminum with poly bushings to cushion the forces. Both perform the same function, but would the aluminum piece be legal? Is the...

Anyone have participation numbers for IT vs. National classes, nationwide? Thanks Chuck

Road Atlanta....schedule has been pulled from MotorsprotReg...Race still on? Chuck

Copy and paste link...CB http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/EC5583C0-9EA7-608A-A56010743AF616E0

I am building an ITB Celica GTS. It has the same rear suspension as the same year Supra, i.e., independent rear. That is the good news. The bad news is that no one makes ride height adjusters for the rear. The question: the NASCAR boys have adjustable spring perches available for the 5-5 1/2"...