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What is the current recommendation for a consistent handling tire for IT? I'm more concerned with driver development than pure speed. I'm leaning towards the BGF R1, but Toyo is still in the hunt. Thoughts?

I'm getting back to club racing after a decade and noticed this forum has become stagnant as Facebook has taken over. Anyone else not using Facebook?

Does anyone work with a or have access to a current FIA spec GT/Touring car that can post or send photographs of where the FIA required fuel automatic shut off valve and fuel vent valve w/ 200mbar pressure relief setting are plumbed and located. For those not familiar with these devices ATL UK...

I'm looking at used diesel trucks for a tow vehicle and some friends say get 2WD for the higher towing capacity and lower vehicle weight while other friends say you never know when you'll need to use 4WD. Thoughts on this?

I stumbled across this when seeing what cars the SR20DE was available in. http://www.motoiq.com/projects/project_infiniti_g20_racecar.aspx Seems like the P10 chassis with the SR20DE would be a decent contender. Sorta like an FWD Audi A4 with a transverse engine. Both are multi-link/strut...

I'm looking for 50mm Ø Bilstein strut inserts. These are popular in rallying and will allow me to share 46mm pistons front and rear. Does anyone know the P/N for these inserts? The more common Bilstein struts are 40mm Ø and use a 36mm piston.

While my car is at the fabricators I'm spec'ing out parts for my engine build. I have a Total Seal ring set, but I'm looking at oil control ring options. I'd like to get my hands on a set of Hastings Flex-vent oil control rings, but they don't appear to be available in my size. Any tips on oil...

I'm looking at the different styles of race shoes and I'm curious as to what most folks use: hi-tops, mid-tops, or low tops. The hi-top styles offer the most ankle support and protection, but seem to limit ankle rolling for heel-toeing (required for the pedal arrangement on my car). Protection...

I'm trying to decide between these suits: OMP Technica Light Technica Plus http://www.shopatron.com/products/category/SUITS/660.0.1.1.27754.27769.0.0.0 Momo Pro Racer http://www.lpiracing.com/Momo-Suit-Pro-Racer-R500-12516p123931.htm Anyone using these suits? Likes/dislikes? My...

I'm not a VW guy, but ya'll are the CIS masters. Anyways I'm running CIS on my Volvo 240 and I would like to know what the hot ignition setups are for the CIS cars. My stock ignition is Bosch breakerless and is a decent system, but I'm currently looking at the MSD 6AL2 with the computer...

Is everyone running the 675 lb/in front/225 lb/in spring rates from the BHP Developments kit?

How many endurance cars have redudancy systems in place? Specifically redundant ignition coils, ignition boxes (ala MSD) & fuel pumps?

Does anyone know of a Vendor who offers free shipping on scale pads? I'm specifically looking at the Intercomp SW500 as the price is now lower. Also Speedway offers the storage case for free, but the shipping is $100+ so it's not as sweet a deal. Any leads?

I'm looking at window net installation kits and I would like to know which latch mechanism is the fastest to unlatch/relatch for driver changes. The common options are: seat belt buckle seatbelt latch, NASCAR style spring rod I plan on hinging the rear part so that I only have to attach one...

Is there a big difference on driver fatigue running a power steering car vs. manual steering? Are the parasitic losses of the PS pump worth the benefit of driver comfort?

Is a seat mounting structure like this (see link) okay for IT use under the new rules? http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/swanky-swede/ My fabricator wants to include mounts for a passenger seat and wants them on the same structure. His thought is that the seats will shift together...

I'm shopping for fire systems (already decided on one after reading Charles Espenlaub's article in Grassroots Motorsports: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/fighting-fire/) and I'm not sure if I should go with a driver actuated system or an automatic actuated system. Are most folks...

I'm getting ready to purchase a side net and I've noticed some Continental Challenge cars use dual side nets. I can't find a regulation that requires this, but it does seem logical to protect the driver's head from both sides. Is anyone using this type of setup? Here are some pictures of the...

I need to get a fuel cell by August 1st for my fabricator to install in my ITB Volvo 240. With that in mind I plan on participating in some endurance events with my car and I would like some recommendations on cell size and filling setups. Any recommendations?

I'm going to Tampa to fit up my race seat and get my rollcage installed. To do that I need to take my Racetech seat with me. Has anyone wrapped a seat up and taken it as luggage on a commercial airline flight?