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The rear pads on the car need to be replaced before the SIC next weekend. They probably should've been done before the last race weekend, so they're pretty close to done. My dilema is that I won't be there for the practice day and I'll have to bed them in on Saturday. There's two 20 minute...

Reading through the info on the Barber race there is mention that there is limited space in the paddock. Exactly what does this mean? I've never even been to the track, never mind actually racing there so I'm wondering if people don't park in the paddock then where do they park? If you wind...

This may be retarded, but at least it's not about SM. What "grease" do you guys use to lube your brake caliper slide pins? I've been using the brake caliper grease they sell at the auto parts stores, but that stuff seems almost too thin and it feels like the slide pin scrapes against the bore...

I have a steel braided hose that goes from my power steering pump to the rack that has rubbed through and is leaking. I'm pretty sure it's 3 AN hose, but when I took it off the connectors are 6 AN. I'm kinda scratching my head as I was thinking the connectors would be the same size as the...

Should be interesting to see who can handle it and who does donuts all the time. I'd hate to be driving one of those cars without TC in a downpour. Course, this is only possible since they're going to controlled ECUs, which seems like it takes some of the technology out of the equation. David

Time to start prepping the car for the season and I'm going to change out the diff and trans fluids. So what kind of fluids are you guys using? I was reading through some of the stuff on Redline's website and all it did was confuse me. Here's what appear to be the choices from Redline (it...

So who watched the Busch race from Mexico city last weekend (they had replay on in the lunch room today, which made me think of it)? Yeah, I know, it's NASCAR minor league, but it was a road course and a lot of road race guys were driving. Anyways, those who watched it what did you think of...

The Dakar started yesterday and the recap is being shown at 3pm and 6:30pm daily on VS. Looks like they've gone back to using the British/European show instead of trying to do their own like last year, which focused on assmaster Robbie Gordon. It's much better this year. David

I found after the last race that the spoke on one of my rims is cracked all the way through. Kinda pissed me off as these are Volk TE37s, which are forged and are supposed to be super strong. I guess the stress over time caused it. Anyways, I checked around and TE37s in a +15 offset are...

I normally drive the car on and off the trailer and the last couple race weekends I wasn't sure the car was going to run to get it back on (fuel line broke and starter ground cable broke - both fixed enough to drive the car on). I've had a winch on the list of things to get for the trailer and...

I started a new thread cause I need more help. Things were going pretty good. Mainly just had to disconnect hoses and wiring connectors to be able to remove the manifold. The only gotcha was when I moved the power steering pump out of the way to reach the bolt on the bottom side of the...

The car started running pretty hot towards the end of the last race so I slowed down and was able to finish the race without losing a position (I was pretty far ahead of the guy behind me). I was able to keep engine temps around 200. Anyways, I got myself a coolant system pressure tester and...

I'm going to have to carry 100 lbs of ballast for the first race or two until I get my cage beefed up, cool suit installed, and whatever other things I think of to add weight. Somebody suggested using gym weights from Wal-mart and the one near me had 45 lb plates for $25. So I got two and then...

What are you guys using for pads and rotors? I need new pads and I think I'm going to get new rotors as well. I guess there's the usual suspects for pads: Hawk Blue, EBC, etc. For rotors, are the AutoZone/Advanced/NAPA/name your chain rotors just as good as the Brembos? Thanks. David

My second post today - guess I'm on a roll. I got a new steering wheel and wouldn't you know, it centers differently on the mounting hub than my old one. I'd also like to get the car corner weighted and just plain check the alignment settings. Where do you guys in Atlanta go to get your...

I managed to make 3 SARRC races this year in my rookie season and have duely received my SIC invitation. I had a quick question on qualifying. I seem to remember reading somewhere that you needed to qualify within some percentage (think it was 10%) of the pole in your class for the SIC. I...

Is this a fairly accurate map of the AMS road course? http://www.racingcircuits.net/UnitedStates...tlantaRoad.html Anybody got some hints? I'm guessing it's flat out on the oval in an ITA car. Thanks. David

I think I blew a left rear shock this weekend after an off track excursion. At least that's the only thing I can figure. I didn't think a blown shock would affect static ride height, but nothing looks bent and the car sits lower on that side. Anyways, anybody know of a local Atlanta area shop...

Who's going to be at Roebling this weekend (besides Chuck)? I'll be there Friday through Sunday. Look for the black number 17 240sx with "Whee" in big green letters (You'll get it if you've ever seen one of Bob Stretch's cars on know the name of his company ). Anybody got any quick tips for...

Looks like it may be stormy in Savannah on Sunday. What size rain tires are you guys running? I have 225/45 Hoosiers on one set of rims and 215/(forget the aspect, may be 60) Toyos on another set. The Toyos may work as intermediates, but they look a little worn. They definitely won't work as...