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I was just wondering what is the best oil/weight/dyno/synthentic combination for a car participating in ITA/IT7 events in the SE?

...and I was told by the supplier (safe-quip.com) that the nets he has is stock do not meet the new SCCA regulations. He said that the new ones are "thicker". Has anyone heard of anything? If so, what is the new spec?

OK....new racer question.....I am looking to purchase some wheels for my 80 RX7. I was looking at the diamond racing wheels, since they offer a resonably priced 4x110. They offer both 13" and 14" sizes. Which is better? Lets say for arguments sake that for all around use, 13" is better...

My new IT7 car came with the rollcage already installed. I need clarification on a couple of things. 1. Can the front of the rollcage pass thru the firewall? If not, can the rollcage attach to the firewall? 2. Between the rear shock towers, we have a bar attached left to right. The downtubes...

When I bought my 1st gen, it came with a rebuilt/refreshed 12a motor with 0 hours. What is the best way to break in this motor? I would assume that showing up for school next year with a motor with 0 hours, and runing it on the track is not the smartest thing to do. I am interested in doing some...

I am completing the build of my ITA/IT7 1st gen, and I am in the market for a fuel cell. In reading the GCR, it states that fuel cells must be FIA-FT3 or higher. It also states that they are required, but not for IT. So, my question is this; If I install a fuel cell in this car, what regs must...

I am looking to get into IT racing next year. I have been looking at a 79 RX7 and and 85 GTI. I have heard the pros and the cons for using either of these cars. What do you guys/gals think? What is the best car for a first time racer? I have heard that parts for the 1st gen RX7's are...

I see a lot of racers have a racing company...like so-and-so motorsports or "Joe's Racing"...what is the advantage or purpose of this? What are the benefits?

I am looking at purchasing a first gen RX7 that has been in storage for five years. It was being prepared for IT, with cage, suspension, and a few other items completed. What would be my major concerns? Anything that I need to really look for before the purchase? Any major rule changes in the...