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  1. colin_koehler

    The Long Tow: Thought about tires lately?

    Ok, Y'all have been towing longer than I have but I obsess about things. When I began towing I noticed the difference between trailer tires and normal tires: Trailer tires max PSI are listed for COLD inflation, however normal tires are not. So with the tires on my Van rated at Max load @ 51...
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    Bedding Pads? ST43?

    I've been running the Cobalt XR1's for a long time as they are my version of a "miracle pad". Smooth sexy braking, and they go deep every corner of every lap without giving up. Best part, just put them on and go. Bedding in brakes is completely foreign to me. However, everyone says that the...
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    Action Auto

    I can't believe I've never heard of these guys. Apparently they have 4 locations and the owner has owned it since the 1960's.. Oh yea, he's a car guy. This place is great! They have Wilwood 570 and ATE superblue, all the amsoil and redline brands (even the european formula) and they actually...
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    See Honda, you ARE doing it wrong! :rant:

    There's 23 entries in NCW this coming weekend and not a single Honda/Acura among them.... Heck, all season long we've had huge NCW grids (well, ORP was a little sparse for NCW) and not a single Honda?! (Penick's Acura doesn't count) Sure, we get made fun of all day long for being FWD but who...
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    ORP double race video thread

    This is the place to see that video: Group 5 ITA Monday forward: Thank you Jack for the help! I finally give Rick hell in the final laps! http://www.vimeo.com/24504375 When I shorted the video it created a sync problem with the sound but it's not that bad. Group 2 ITX Monday forward...
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    Safety at the Rose City Opener

    Last year at the Rose City Opener we had lots of people do some strange and dangerous stuff on Saturday and this resulted in the veins in Gary Bockman's head coming close to the brink of exploding during the drivers meeting, not mention the corners workers that felt unsafe doing their jobs...
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    Recommend a good frame/unibody shop?

    I had a big off last year at ORP and the car saw another off during practice at the enduro. I'd like to see if it's all straight. I also have some things I need bent back into shape that I'm uncomfortable doing myself. As always, please and thank you.
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    Frequency on Racing Radios?

    So I bought a used set of racing radios during the off season and I've installed it all in my car, tested it and it all works according to plan. However, I would like to know what my frequencies are as they were not provided by the seller. Under the battery of one of my radios is little...
  9. colin_koehler

    ITX in 2011 discussion here:

    Well, this is year 2 for the provisional class in group 2 known as ITX. I would like to invite the: ITA prep Neons ITA prep BMW's ITA prep Nissans To come give ITX a try in group 2 for some spectacular 2nd run group racing! I also have a proposition: I would also like to propose to those...
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    1972 Chevy C-10, very nice. Being sold by local racer

    Ebay Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/180642898450 Photos:
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    NASA Survive the 25 Airing on Versus TODAY! 3/23

    Here is a trailer for the show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xQoYHL3u6g NAPA VALLEY, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that the documentary chronicling the 2010 25 Hours of Thunderhill presented by Mothers Polishes Waxes Cleaners will be airing on the...
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    Cost of Racing... I need your help Eric!

    I didn't want to hi-jack the HANS thread any further so I decided to start a new thread: I use all the costs associated with racing in the equation. With that being said do you still come to the same number? If so, I could use your help. Between food, lodging, towing costs and fuel... then...
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    DIY painting body panels... anyone done this?

    So during my last visit the track I banged up my car and have to buy a new Hood and a new front left fender, neither of which are the same color as my car. Even with my discounts at the Dealership they want $400 to paint these 2 panels, possibly $300 for single stage but for only 2 body items...
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    When I look at it like this I can't help think I'm doing it Wrong!

    I've my watched video over and over and can't think of doing this any other way but when I look at it from this view it looks like I'm braking too early, turning in too early and spending way too much time with my wheel turned. Stupid Google Earth! Anyone else look at this and rethink how...
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    ITA racers, we need to talk.... about having more fun!

    Anybody who will be competing in ITA this year please post here about what race weekends you plan on attending. One thing I came to realize last year is that racing is always more fun when there's lots of people in your class to compete against! Lets see if we can coordinate as many weekends...
  16. colin_koehler

    Old Video but always worth watching again

    1980's DTM... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-AxiVqihM I think with a few well placed video cameras inside and outside of the cars and someone with the free time on their hands, the PRO3 field could make a video of themselves that could look a lot like this.
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    Room and Board in Portland?

    In an effort to save a hundred or so dollars on a race weekend, is there anyone attending this coming weekend that lives in Portland that wouldn't mind a "racing bum" to crash on their couch? OR Is there anyone willing to split a hotel room? I will be leaving Seattle around 6-7pm on...
  18. colin_koehler

    How I learn, progress, and what I do to go faster (Advice from Senior drivers)

    I wanted to start a thread for Novices and Senior drivers alike to talk about what each of us do to get better at racing. And by "better" I don't just mean faster but more aware, more consistent, safer, etc. Here are just a few things I do and have done to get better. I read and re-read the...
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    Spokane Video, chasin' bimmers.

    http://vimeo.com/13314899 Not bad for a 1.6 liter Honda eh? This is Sunday's race and the my rear pointed camera didn't get fired up correctly so no dual view. I'm in the process of merging the front/rear video from the Saturday race and should have it up next week at the latest. Look...
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    Record lap times. Where to find?

    I'm curious where one would go to find out what the track record is at a given track for a given class, for example: ITA at Pacific Raceways? Please and thank you in advance.
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