87 replies to this topic

[Jim Drago]

How about the link with the 1.6 having the 99 plus torque. Then the 1.6 could do something with the 99 after catching the 99.

It is in the same link as the one where the 1.6 weighs 2400 lbs..

[Tyler Dahl]

How about we allow the V8roadsters subframe with the 99+ steering rack and allow 1.8 swap to 2001+ with custom wiring harness and ecu. That way all cars can upgrade subframe and 95% of the cars would upgrade engines. We all get to spend money, Yeah!!!!

[Danny Steyn]

You presume a lot Mr. Steyn.

Moose you are right. That was presumptive of me. My apologies, no disrespect intended. Personally I do enjoy your posts and the debate they often stir up

[Tom Sager]

Any spec racer Ford drivers lurking?

Do people in SRF buy a dozen motors to get one "good one"?

Some of the stories I've heard suggest that the SRF crowd are willing to go to greater extremes than the SM crowd to find those last few tenths. This most likely because the greater restrictions (sealed motors) cause them to explore even further past the point of diminishing returns than we do. One way to get a "good" motor is to find a way to cheat the seals. It's been done.

[Jim Drago]

I've got a f@ck'n Springfield Dyno exhaust already. I bought a MazdaComp exhaust, a BSI exhaust, and a SD. I also have a stock airbox, a racing beat, an SP1 and an SP2 intakes.

It is guys like you who are doing all of this buying and testing who are ruining the class!

[Rob Burgoon]

I'm just trying to give the guy what he asked for.

You need the link to that Video of the the 1.6 pushing the 99 all the way up the hill and the front straight again? My 99 BTW

That says nothing whatsoever about parity if it was at high speed.

[Jim Drago]

There was no "if" in my post

[Ron Alan]

However, I must say I really enjoy the way many of you presume to know exactly how I think.

Did someone let my wife on the forum??

[LarryKing]

It is guys like you who are doing all of this buying and testing who are ruining the class!

Don't hate the playa, hate the game.

[Alex Bolanos]

Then we can all move on to complaining about coaching cost and people that just spend more time practicing - as we do in sailing.

Before Traqmate had a good display, I had both a Racepak G2X (predictive lap/shift lights/etc) and a Traqmate (just for data with the team) in my car. I used to get "look at this guy outspending me, what fuckin BS in a spec class" look all the time.... It's always something, always.

[LarryKing]

And how did that make you feel?

[Johnny D]

Did someone let my wife on the forum??

And how did that make you feel?

IDK, is your wife a psychologist ?

[Alex Bolanos]

And how did that make you feel?

Like if the power feed to the two dataloggers went out I'd lose at least 3 seconds per lap.

[FTodaro]

My take on parity, life, ain't fair, taxes, ain't fair, why should racing be fair? I will take every legal advantage I can.

[LarryKing]

What is spec racing?

The founding premise of Spec Miata was to have equal, LOW COST cars, ie., a driver's class not an out-spender's class.

Yep, it's too late to fix it.

Damn shame.

[FTodaro]

What is spec racing?

The founding premise of Spec Miata was to have equal, LOW COST cars, ie., a driver's class not an out-spender's class.

Yep, it's too late to fix it.

Damn shame.

It is equal within in a range of reason, there are variables, but much of that is you the driver. I think things are pritty fair, an unpopular view I know.

[David L]

I don't think that is an unpopular idea. I believe MOST people would agree that the class is about as fair as it can get. The only people that don't believe this also can't accept the fact they don't know how to drive. .

[Jim Drago]

What is spec racing?

The founding premise of Spec Miata was to have equal, LOW COST cars, ie., a driver's class not an out-spender's class.

Yep, it's too late to fix it.

Damn shame.

Denny
You have become so negative, sarcastic and pessimistic about everything . I haven't seen a positive or constructive post from you in so long, I can't even remember. Very sad, back in the Old Specmiata.com days the tone of your posts was so different, your posts are unrecognizable from the guy that posted then. It is sad, your obviously not happy with the class, where it is now and where it is headed. From the sidelines, you look like a guy that is clearly not having fun in the class, maybe it's time for a break? It seems to me that more than SM and SCCA rules are driving you to this level of frustration and negativity? My sincere hope is that SM or whatever has gotten you so down and negative turns around for the better.
Jim

[LarryKing]

A counter-point to your generalization:

[on 2013 Majors/Super Tour Schedule thread] Posted 11-29-2012 11:35 AM: Ooooo, MIS could be fun, love them rovals.

Was that not a positive statement about the Majors?
Is a forum not a place for the open exchange of opinions?
Your site - cancel my privileges at will.

[FTodaro]

A counter-point to your generalization:

Was that not a positive statement about the Majors?
Is a forum not a place for the open exchange of opinions?
Your site - cancel my privileges at will.

You just need to get back on track, and sipping a cold one, when the race is done. The off season can get a little depressing, if that is true for you, do what I do, trailer the car south and get a fix.