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Just got back from a high speed run to test the Urethane sway bar bushings. Truth is, I really can’t say that it handles much different. (My old ones really look worse than they were. The rubber still had some strength and was not all gummy.) But. I stuck with a stock diameter sway bar. And I painted my sway bar red while I had it out to satisfy Ed’s requirement that at least I’ll look good losing.
I will say that they were not easy to change. Some oversized vise grips and some gargantuan channel locks make the job a bit easier. Still not easy without a lot of hand strength.I’m no longer concerned about my wire wheels, they have been fully vetted over the last few hundred miles since I installed them.If I bring the teardrop is camping allowed?
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I autocrossed on my wires for several years. I never had a problem. I only took them off to accommodate much larger rubber.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"I just e-mailed Carlisle Event staff about reserving a time slot for Saturday morning allowing us to run as one group. I’ll let you know what the reply is.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Yes the do have camping. Although I would try to set up away from the crazies. I set up to look down on the field. Ed ill bet we could set up a covered bridge cruise. If anyone would like I’ll look into it. Also it looks like there’s a 1/2 dozen or so up for dinner. If those that want a bar b que. Could email me so I can start an actual count. That’s be interesting I’m actually trying to plan something as a Newby. Also this is Friday late afternoon and then we’ll head down to the street show.
OK, I’ve located and e-mailed the director of the local SCCA Region of our desire to run as a group on Saturday morning. If both parties agree this will be a blast.
Wobby, if you’re up for a B-B-Q, I’m in. Just let me know what I can do to help.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Wobby, Sounds great to me. Julie and I are in. We’ll do whatever you need, contribute food, money towards food and/or labor. Julie is an excellent cook but results on an unfamiliar stove/fire are iffy.
Court Wizard…as Wobby says, there is camping. When you go to carsatcarlisle.com to register for the show, you will see the camping options and prices
http://store.carlisleevents.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2013-039
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
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Ed,
I want to go BUT…
I’ve just put in a bid to do some work on the new Brad Pitt film “Fury” and they haven’t set a schedule (or hired me) yet.
So I don’t know what my schedule will be.
I’ve gotten a couple of thousand miles on her so far and I think she’s up to it. But time will tell.By the way I’ve installed some accessories for the LA freeways..;)
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Man, I could use one of those for every car I own. Would be extremely usefull.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Really man’s the thing up, eh?
Those .50s? Or 20mm ack acks?
Either way, I would not consider braving LA–or NYC–roads without DU ammo. Too many armored SUVs out there with “diplomatic immunity!”
EDIT: Welcome NSA bots! As you can see, we are joking.
edsnova2013-04-19 11:18:06
I’ve finally figured out what SCCA class I will be running the Autocross in: SCCA ENCSPTDR>70. (Eastern North Carolina Single Port TD Replica, over 70 years old.)
So there you have it. I’ve thrown down the gauntlet. Any challengers??A reply from Carlisle Events…
Hi Bill,
My name is Ed Buczeskie and I am the Event Manager for the Import & Kit Nationals. The autocross at the show is run solely by the local chapter of the SCCA. I have copied my SCCA contact, Henry Brillinger, on this email. You can contact Henry directly to see if he can accommodate your request.
If there’s anything else I can help you with, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks Bill!!
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Henry Brillinger has been contacted and am awaiting a reply. Keep your fingers crossed for a Saturday Morning AutoX party.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"I really think this should work fine if we all sign up at the same time. They’ll run is all in series, no problem.
Over the weekend I pumped up my tires a bit and tried some real hard turns at the end of our subdivision because I could not locate a practice lot. Did not have a lot of body lean so I am going to run what I have. I do have some concern about the quick zig zags around cones, but will just see how it goes. If I need a rear sway bar it will have to be next year – at least I will know were I need to improve my ride and my driving. It is all for fun anyway. Looking forward to it.
Here’s the latest word from the folks at the SCCA…
Bill,Come down to the autocross track on Friday afternoon between 3PM and
4PM and you can register and pay for those you wish to run with. The
autocross is not scheduled to run Friday but we will be there Friday
afternoon in order to set things up and prepare for Saturday.Henry Brillinger717-697-1610So there you have it. We show up and register between 3 and 4 on Friday and we have our reserved run block. Woo Hoo !
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"I slalomed through a highway construction site on the way home this afternoon. All systems go!
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