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by dfoulk
Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: SCCA Classifieds
Topic: WTB suzuki swift gti engine/car
Replies: 2
Views: 2342

I wish you luck with your new project. I love those Suzuki Swift GTIs. The engines are eager, rev happy little beasties. I almost bought one when they could still be had new.
by dfoulk
Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: Solo
Topic: What now?
Replies: 119
Views: 28344

Re: What now?

Bringing this back up... Still debating trading for a Focus ST versus buying a 2nd car like an AP2 (which is something I won't have time to do until March or later)... One of the things I don't like about the FoST is that you can't get any front shocks for a '14, and with another change for the 15'...
by dfoulk
Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Solo
Topic: What now?
Replies: 119
Views: 28344

If the RS lives up to the rumors, it will have all wheel drive. The 2.3 Ecoboost that is available in the 2015 Mustang is pretty much confirmed for the RS.
by dfoulk
Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: SCCA Classifieds
Topic: cheap car, van or truck needed
Replies: 20
Views: 7457

I am not familiar with old Toyotas but something I have seen on other cars is a timing belt jump a few teeth and cause hard starting and having to do things like hold the pedal to the floor to get them to run.
by dfoulk
Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Jackie Stewart documentary
Replies: 4
Views: 2920

Jackie Stewart documentary

For any of you that have Netflix, they now have an updated version of Roman Polanski's 1971 documentary about Jackie Stewart at the Monaco Grand Prix. It is called Weekend of a Champion and the update is a recent conversation between Jackie Stewart and Roman Polanski that I found quite interesting.
by dfoulk
Sun Oct 26, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Chilhowee park and race course (story)
Replies: 13
Views: 4976

Re: Chilhowee park and race course (story)

I saw a Porsche 912 go through that fence. If I remember correctly, it was in 1977.
by dfoulk
Tue Oct 14, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: Solo
Topic: What class for this monster....
Replies: 26
Views: 7720

Re: What class for this monster....

Federal regs did not specify cats. Car manufacturers chose that route to meet the regs. The oldest car I have seen a cat on with my own eyes was 1978 model.
by dfoulk
Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: What was your first car?
Replies: 27
Views: 9763

Re: What was your first car?

My first was a 1959 Beetle.
by dfoulk
Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:35 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Sales
Replies: 11
Views: 3260

Re: Sales

I have grown disappointed with GRM since they recently "tested" a gasoline additive. They did not provide much info about the additive then claimed a performance increase after putting it in a Ford Focus in a tank full of 87 octane gas. The owner's manual for this car clearly states that a...
by dfoulk
Sat May 17, 2014 4:00 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Warped Rotors?
Replies: 13
Views: 3532

Re: Warped Rotors?

I have seen variations of this pop up on various forums for years. Like Ted I have seen many obviously warped discs.

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by dfoulk
Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:15 am
Forum: Solo
Topic: Car Question
Replies: 18
Views: 5728

Re: Car Question

What Steve said about the Del Sol having a flexible chassis is an under statement. My brother had one for a while. It was so flexible that as we took the removable roof out, you could see the car flex while it was sitting still.

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by dfoulk
Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:33 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Fuel Pressure Questions
Replies: 41
Views: 10346

Re: Fuel Pressure Questions

Looking back at your original post, I have seen bad crank position sensors in GM cars exibit the exact symptoms you describe. They worked until they got hot then once they cooled down would start working again. I don't know if your car even has a crank postion sensor but if it does it might be worth...
by dfoulk
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Solo
Topic: New Novice to Solo
Replies: 16
Views: 7721

Re: New Novice to Solo

Well, I did not see Mark's post before I typed. Forgive the info repeat.

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by dfoulk
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Solo
Topic: New Novice to Solo
Replies: 16
Views: 7721

Re: New Novice to Solo

If you buy a motorcycle helmet, look for the Snell sticker under the padding inside the helmet. At cycle shops there are a lot of DOT only helmets which will not meet SCCA requirements. A number of years ago, there was an SCCA tech bulletin about some safety concerns with closed or full face helmets...
by dfoulk
Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:32 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Chris Oakley in the hospital
Replies: 10
Views: 4945

Re: Chris Oakley in the hospital

I wish Chris a speedy and complete recovery. I have not met him but did read about his accident on I-75 Motorsports' FB page. The popularity of that road has changed the nature of driving it unless you are willing to take stupid big risks. When I do go, it is on a cold dry day after the leaves are d...