PA Hillclimb

Here are 74 random shots from this weekend. PM/email me if you want the high-res originals:

http://www.pbase.com/bigfork/spring_jefferson_06

Tony Powell - CSP Miata

After standing around on the heat at FedEx yesterday you want to try it again but with a fire suit on too?

Tony - CSP Miata

I'm doing the last few things to get my Miata legal for it's first event next weekend. Where should I put the extinuisher? I was thinking passenger footwell on the tranny tunnel. I could also do the parcel shelf inbetween and aft of the seats. I think the passenger footwell would be easier for me, r...

What is a carb float and how/why does it need setting? Also, Rich, I got the spare part you were looking for. I'll bring it to Duryea for you.

Tony - Still in Mexico for a few more weeks.

Almost forgot. Lots of sub-$5k race cars locally listed here: http://www.emraracing.org/Emrasale.htm

Tony

Look into Spec RX7's too. Plenty of them can be had fully prepped for under $5k.

Easiest way to get a cheap race car is to buy one already built. Scan the classifieds at sccaforums, improvedtouring.com or where ever else (NER.org used to have a great one that they took down recently). There are lots of IT cars in your price range. Personally I lucked out. Previously I co-drove a...

Tim,
He is SM2. He is over the displacement limit for forced induction and therefore gets bumped to SM2 from SM. Underweight cars (which definitely won't be an issue with a Mustang ) also get bumped into SM2. It's not just for 2-seaters.

Tony

Yes you are reading it correctly. You will also need the proper safety gear as specified by the GCR and TT rules (fire suit, SCCA legal roll bar or cage, extinguisher, harness, arm restraints or window netting...).

Tony

Thanks for the clarifications Rich. I'll make sure I do that.

Tony

I've aquired an early model Miata and it will be my hill climb car. Eventually Spec Miata but for the next couple years at least it will be prepped for CSP. What additional safety stuff will I need? My short list: Roll bar, 2" above helmet. Manufacturer (Hard Dog) says it is Solo I legal with h...

I forgot about RacerParts Wholesale, I'll check them out. Joe, I'm on a six month assignment in Monterrey Mexico. Should be back somewhere around Pagoda but with moving into a new apartment and having to aquire new wheels I'm not sure I'll be able to make it but I'll try. The Swift should do well on...

Installed a used cat-back on a friends car and it fits okay but I need some exhaust hangers that a longer than stock to have the exhaust exit the proper height. I need hangers that are 2" or 2.5" center to center. I quick search through Summit didn't list the actual length of their hangers...

Matt Rowe wrote:The only thing better is having someone else do all the work and try it on their car.

*cough* *cough* Um, yeah... good idea... *cough*

Tony - Not so sure how long I'll have co-driver privileges

We are just the voices of reason trying to help ya There's a reason all of Roy's friends refer to him as the cantankerous old bastard ;) It'll be an interesting experiment and I'm sure it'll be a learning experience for both of us when it comes time to drive it. The Swift's greatest attribute is it...