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    Oil cooler rule interpretation

    I currently have my oil cooler mounted in front of my radiator behind the standard grill opening. I would like to move the cooler to the lower portion of the front valance. This will require cutting a rectangular opening in the valance to let air past. The rule reads: "Oil cooler(s) may be added...
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    "new" BRG R1's

    So I was looking into tires for next year and have heard some very positive feedback from my tire guys on the "new" BFG R1's. Has anyone invested in them yet and what do you think. So far I have heard they are real fast...
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    R side restraint system

    Has anyone researched the available right side restraint nets and kits? Who, what,where, why...
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    Hoosier RS05

    Are the new hoosiers out yet and has anyone tried them? ------------------ Peter Linssen ITE Volvo 740 Turbo ITB Opel Manta Oregon Region
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    ITB Opel ready to go

    Well it's been three years since I started rebuilding my 72 ITB Manta that I originally raced in the late 80's and eary 90's in the SFR. It was on the back burner while I finished my ITE car that I am currently driving. Right now it looks to good to race, but time will undoubtedly take care of...
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    I know it blows, but let's talk Joe Harlan

    I have posted around on the oregon region ITE forum (also blows due to inactivity) and have talked to you briefly regarding oregon region ITE rules concerning fender modification for tire clearance. I need to get some sort of concensus on the interpretation of the rule so I can decide if I will...
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    Rules interpretation

    Here is an excerpt from the oregon region SCCA ITE rules. I believe it would allow me to flare the fenders to fit tires/wheels. What do you think? Body / Structure: Body / Structure modifications are limited to the ITCS preparation rules (17.1.4.D.8) except for the following: 1. Fender...
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    Volvo Oddball

    Finished my first Novice race last weekend in a new car I just built. I believe it is the only Volvo 740 turbo in ITE anywherein the US. So far I am turning laps within 3 seconds of the winning ITE times at PIR. I can't imagine the car will not be competetive by next year. Some pics can be found...
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    pre-race check sheets

    Next weekend I have my first novice race after being out of competition for about ten years. I was sorting out check sheets for gear, equipment, the car, pre-session, post-session... before building some spread sheets. Then I thought that some of you may already have spreadsheets that I could...
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