Seems like, reading the newspaper, that in most automobile accidents the victims complain of back and neck pain. Suppose you are on the track with a helmet...
Pfadt Racing has the best C5 oil cooler. Vented hood also helps Gary Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: "mitch-evans"...
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Feb 22, 2009 10:05 am
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Now that I am at my PC I can get more on the topic then using my Blackberry. I did the DeWitts radiator that is 2x as thick and has 50% more cooling surface on...
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Feb 22, 2009 3:12 pm
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Thanks for all the insight that you have experienced. I agree with everything that you have said. But, on the otherhand, Porsche has been running an air cooled...
The VW engine in an air cooled Porsche is the radiator that may or may not have as much of an air flow problem as our Corvettes do. I know that the rear engine...
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Feb 23, 2009 3:26 pm
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By the way I just love passing air or water cooled Porsches with my overheated Chevy. ... From: RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com...
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Feb 23, 2009 3:34 pm
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Are you sure that you still don't have pieces of the WG woodchuck blocking your oil cooler? ;-) Scott...
Gary, Again thanks for your input, but your responses do not fit my original question or what my intentions are. I have talked with Aaron several times and yes...
Mike, In that case the only way to drop the oil temperature 20 deg. for half an hour with OEM a cooler would be a function of your right foot or pack the oil...
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Feb 23, 2009 5:14 pm
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Mike J We missed you at the RCC meeting last night. I hope that you are feeling better soon. We all talked about oil coolers I found the following Frugal...
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Feb 24, 2009 3:50 pm
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Feb 24, 2009 4:17 pm
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July 26-28: Sunday-Tuesday – Mosport Driving School and Seminar with Ross Bentley - Mosport International Raceway, Canada Online Pre-Registration opens March...
The BMW Car Club of America has announced a partnership with Lockton Risk Services to provide a high-performance driving event insurance program, delivering...
Scott I looked into this type of insurance from two other companies but always stopped at the point that I could not figure out if they were legitimate or not....
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Mar 22, 2009 12:53 am
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Not knowing what you looked at or what your concerns were, all I can say is this did not raise any concerns w/me and in fact it looks pretty darn attractive. ...
I agree Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: "Scott Mackler" <smackler@...> Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:48:30 To:...
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Mar 22, 2009 4:22 pm
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I agree after looking into it more. It has a 5% deductable that makes it affordable. Gary ... From: RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com...
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Mar 23, 2009 12:39 am
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I have decided, after some research, to buy a Hans Device (Sport version) and a new full face helmet w/visor for my track days this year. I will relegate my...
See http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/EventDescriptions/Autocross.aspx The 2009 schedule of events is: Sat 5/16 BIMP - Batavia, NY Sun 6/7 SeAD - Romulus, NY (Saturday...
Scott, Smart, I have one. Gary ... From: RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RCCTrackers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of semackler Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009...
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Apr 8, 2009 1:47 am
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I'm surprised at the location of these events. 1-1/2 to 2 hour drive to an autocross is a bit extreme. The positive side might be low turn out meaning extra...
For HPDE, how important is a roll bar, especially if we are running a fixed roof coupe style car? Do you have one? What are the pluses & minuses (e.g., rear...
I have seen a C6 Corvette that had rolled during a HPDE and the roof was crushed down enough to be a concern. I have a Pfadt Chassis bar that is also my...
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Apr 10, 2009 12:30 pm
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Gary, Thanks. Was it bolted or welded install? Scott...
Bolt in and I had it powder coated at a shop next door to the installed. I got the light weight chromemolly bar. ... From: Scott Mackler To:...
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Apr 10, 2009 2:26 pm
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Scott, Bolting the chassis Bar (roll bar) is extremely difficult due to the fuel tanks being so close to the mount points. Front and rear. In addition proper...
The pfadt bar comes with nutserts that are inserted into the frame with a special tool. Ask Aaron Pfadt about the nut bolt holding strength . I do not think it...
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Apr 10, 2009 2:42 pm
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Welding will be stronger but a big problem with the gas tanks in that area. Bolt in can be removed if needed much easier then weld in bars. Sent from my...
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I used Carriage Stop Restorations 315-597-0005 for the installation and Modern Coating & Research Inc. for the powder coating 315-597-3517. I also had a set of...