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Forum: 993 Forum
04-28-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,484
Posted By David in Chicago

(I wrote this a few years back in a similar...

(I wrote this a few years back in a similar thread - hope it's still useful).

From inside the circuit, there's not much spectator access to the "back" of the circuit (ie: from Tertre Rouge down...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-11-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,562
Posted By David in Chicago

There's also a pretty-new Baymont Inn in...

There's also a pretty-new Baymont Inn in Plymouth. Not the homey feel of the Osthoff or Siebken's or Vic Village, but still very close to track, free breakfast and (not kidding) being located in the...
Forum: 993 Forum
05-30-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By David in Chicago

http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=WheelD...

http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=WheelDetail&id=77
Forum: 993 Forum
03-01-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,881
Posted By David in Chicago

Just one guy's recommendation: Several years...

Just one guy's recommendation:

Several years ago, multi-time TransAm champion Paul Gentilozzi wrote an article for Autoweek entitled, "Ready For The Rocking Chair?" I regard this article as the...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-07-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,080
Posted By David in Chicago

Sounds like the first one is a close-in,...

Sounds like the first one is a close-in, instant-on encounter with K-band (ie: the cop was a skilled operator).

The second one sounds either like VASCAR (no radar, no laser, just a distance...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
11-15-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,138
Posted By David in Chicago

Great post - thanks.

Great post - thanks.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
11-15-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,138
Posted By David in Chicago

I understand and, of course, it makes sense for...

I understand and, of course, it makes sense for FL to "hibernate" in the TRG business model (ie: let someone else pay the bills for a while) - perfectly logical until GA/ALMS formalize their GT rules...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
11-15-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,138
Posted By David in Chicago

So this pretty much does it for the RSR - it's an...

So this pretty much does it for the RSR - it's an orphan now, right?

Where would an RSR race now? There's no GT-1 series (and Porsche wasn't interested when there was). ALMS just surrendered...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-30-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,450
Posted By David in Chicago

When I first learned to heel and toe, I was...

When I first learned to heel and toe, I was helped greatly by - in my opinion - the single best primer on all aspects of performance/race driving, Alan Johnson's classic, "Driving in Competition."
...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
08-03-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,305
Posted By David in Chicago

Awesome. The car has "two seats" (ahem)...

Awesome.

The car has "two seats" (ahem) because the ACO rules required that - and some luggage storage! Not sure if these requirements are still in the rules.

The driver's seat is on the wrong...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-13-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,693
Posted By David in Chicago

Correct. The manufactuers say they're committed...

Correct. The manufactuers say they're committed to GT but, as Pro/Am split has shown, they're only too happy to have the world's "Gentleman Racers" write the check to campaign the cars.

BMW's...
Forum: 993 Forum
05-24-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,789
Posted By David in Chicago

You resurrected a 10 year old thread for this? ...

You resurrected a 10 year old thread for this?

Is this what you're looking for: http://www.weekendrides.com

Hope this helps.

Regards to all.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
05-18-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,030
Posted By David in Chicago

The problem is even worse than so far discussed. ...

The problem is even worse than so far discussed.

As long as ALMS and GA are competing for "ownership" of GT racing in the US, neither will ever move to the obvious solution - implement the global...
Forum: 993 Forum
05-15-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,031
Posted By David in Chicago

Hawg: Perfect Power and Midwest Eurosport...

Hawg:

Perfect Power and Midwest Eurosport have both provided me with excellent service.

I haven't worked with Fischer, but I think they've got a loyal following.

Motorworks is a Porsche...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-25-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,847
Posted By David in Chicago

Bob, Thanks for pointing this out - first...

Bob,

Thanks for pointing this out - first I've heard of it. Can you provide pics and (asking too much) part numbers for the inline valves which fail? Or (hoping) is it the connecting hoses which...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
03-16-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,550
Posted By David in Chicago

But ..... wait ..... they say it's "all for the...

But ..... wait ..... they say it's "all for the fans," don't they?

Seriously, ALMS has entered the third circle of commercial TV hell.

In the first circle, you can sell your product to TV (ie:...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-13-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,347
Posted By David in Chicago

Mechanic Recommendation Needed for NYC

Tried search, but didn't get a good result.

A good friend has had it with the Manhattan dealer scene. No surprise there, based on the posts all over RL.

Can anyone suggest a good independent...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-19-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By David in Chicago

You're looking for VW p/n 895-955-429-A - it's a...

You're looking for VW p/n 895-955-429-A - it's a rubber insert for a Passat, and you need two of 'em. You've got to cut the length down, but that's easy.

That said, as others have noted, the OEM...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-10-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,871
Posted By David in Chicago

Good to hear from you, Mike. I just put...

Good to hear from you, Mike.

I just put Pilot Sport PS2 on my car. For me - and with due respect to the other well-made brands - I've always found Michelins to be tops in build quality. As well,...
Forum: 993 Forum
11-29-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,837
Posted By David in Chicago

LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is the...

LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is the acronym for laser.

Yes, laser must be stationary when operated, for at least two reasons. First, the operator has to aim the beam, which'd be hard to...
Forum: 993 Forum
10-24-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By David in Chicago

Can tranny be lubed without removing and...

Can tranny be lubed without removing and splitting case?

Regards to all.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
10-22-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,291
Posted By David in Chicago

So, if the "one race per country" rule is now off...

So, if the "one race per country" rule is now off the table, can we have Imola back?

Regards to all.
Forum: 993 Forum
10-04-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 41,431
Posted By David in Chicago

1. RJT (JoAnne and Robert BW Park Crest ) 2....

1. RJT (JoAnne and Robert BW Park Crest )
2. CHUCK W (Chuck Staying at the Hyatt)
3. Race911 (Ken and Karen)
4. LvnTheDrm (Brian and son at the Marriott)
5. 95C4VanIsle (Bret and Libby-Quality...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-24-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 19,021
Posted By David in Chicago

Brilliantly done and thank you. Please continue...

Brilliantly done and thank you. Please continue the series.
Forum: 993 Forum
09-19-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
Posted By David in Chicago

George - What if C2 with ABD? Thanks...

George -

What if C2 with ABD?

Thanks and regards to all.
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