Recent content by MMiskoe

I'm looking to see if there are any guys w/ a tech license in a position to an annual tech in the Concord NH area. Two cars, both with annuals that expire in April who are planning to go to NJ for a race and would much rather have two cars w/ valid inspections on them before we leave. If you...

Anyone have a good source of metric fasteners w/ the same 10-12-14 hex size as found in Nissans? Most places use 13-15-17 and its a real pain to have different sizes intermixed. I've also found that many places that sell the fasteners don't list the hex size, only the diameter and pitch...

For those of you racing in the NER double this weekend you will all find out soon enough the changes that were made to the track, but here's a little preview. I was there today for a COM event and the construction work in the infield has changed several things on & off the track. - South...

Does anyone have experience with wheels aging out? I know this is a subjective question based on type of wheel, use, care etc. But we're not talking F1 wheels that are used once. The wheels in question are 14x7 Borbetts from a 1.8L Miata that sees use in HDPE events and long enduros only...

Just out of curiosity, why is there no Sunday portion of the April school/race at NHMS in April? NHMS site is silent for what is going on Sunday the 19th. Hope everyone has had a safe & happy Christmas & New Years. May Santa have brought you all those goodies that are sure to shave umpteen...

I need to replace my radio ear pcs and looking at either a custom or semi custom set. Any thoughts on the merits of either? Are the custom ones worth the cost & hassles of getting molds made? The foam ones were a pain, impossible to clean, didn't do much for noise cancelling, hard to keep in...

Anyone ever use VCT (vinyl 12"x12"x1/8" tile) in their enclosed trailer? I'm curious how it holds up. I got a good deal (free) on more than enough off white tile but I'm curious how it will hold up. I looked through this forum and saw posts about linoleum and rubber floors, but none for VCT...

In the northeast, ITS and ITB usually run together. Usually the group is about 12-18 ITS cars, 8-12 ITB cars (others jump in if I am wrong here, but I don't gather it matters). There has been some low level grumblings about the two classes having to run together. Unfortunately, I think its a...

I've got a new set of front shocks that have a 15mm OD shank at the top. The spherical bearing in the camber plate and upper spring perch are both 5/8"ID. The vendor I bought the shocks from basically said I could buy a set of their camber plates, or I was 'screwed'. Outside of finding a...

With the option of a OE 14" car going up to a 15", would you do it and why? For the record, its an ITA Miata. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the increased wheel size at 15"? On paper it seems to me that the smaller diameter will be a lighter wheel & tire, and more specifically, will...

Plain & simple, I would like to see the CRB make a change to allow jack points. I’ve gone far enough to write up a proposal & send it to both the ITAC and CRB which included a proposed wording for the GCR. In an effort to help move this along I’d like some feedback. Read it, pick it apart...

Pit talk shows the enduro on Sunday and only being 5 hours long. Entry form says Saturday and its 6 hours. I am hoping the entry form is correct. Thanks Matt

I am in the process of replacing my truck & started looking for brake controllers. The last time I bought on was before the internet existed so choices were limited to what the local RV supplier had on their shelf. I ended up w/ a Drawtight (sp?) which has served very well, but is going to get...

Because I wanted to know, I asked the tech guys to test some fuel for me at the last race. I had some pump gas, some race fuel (Powermist TWS) - they all failed. The pump gas I thougth would be questionable since the pump sticker says it has 10% ethanol in it. I really had no intention of...

My Nissan has about a 20 HP/Ft-lb difference between its peak torque & HP numbers, torque being higher. In looking at gear ratios, the two choices (the two easy choices) each have their merits for where I am shifting on track. The torque curve is moderatly flat, but where it crosses the HP...