Recent content by Bob Roth

A friend is begging me to do a race in my ITR type R between the May 7 and June 1. Nothing seems possible and Devil in the Dark doesn't work. Any suggestions? Remember I live in Wisconsin

we need a 4th driver for the LeMons race of Gingerman on April 19 (practice) 20/21. Its $600 per driver, one 2 hour stint per day. Its a hoot and a very good car and team. Its a Opel GT with pinto engine and alfa axle and limited slip. I've raced it, its a very good handling, well prepared car...

These are high quality earphones that I've used these for two races and have been well pleased with. They are designed for rock concert performance. In my experience they have race noise sound deadening comparable to the earplugs I used to use. A lot cheaper than custom plugs or foamies...

I've never seen anybody write about this but I think getting injectors checked/cleaned is a pretty wise investment. I've used Marren Injector service https://www.injector.com/ for about 10 years. He'll clean and check an injector for about $25. On my newest car, I realized this spring that...

An official Honda video, 1 hour of in car track driving. Yikes, them guys are nuts! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1iE817gB4

I am running Kosei K1 15 x 7 on my ITR class Integra type R using BFG R1 tires and am wondering if there is performance to be gained by going to a 8 or 9 inch rim. Would going to a wider rim be worth it, and if yes, would you go to an 8 inch or a 9 inch?

My type r's stock o2 sensor is plugged into a remote display. The car has a cell, with aftermarket pump, The engine control is a Hondata 300 system. My display will show complete lean condition about 5 minutes into a session, generally coming back to normal on the drive into the pits. I am not...

Track is outside Chicago, Joliet Ill. Fun, probably cheap race, SCCA racers welcome. (ps, If its a closed wheel car, probably council will let it run.) For info - http://mcscc.org/events.php

How about a Sticky of a listing of 2011 races? I can't start planning too early!

The starter in our 98 integra is intermitant, it will work when the battery is up, but will be totally dead if the battery has set a long time or during pit stops in an endurance race. Then it is suspect; Either pulls in with delay or not at all. This is a generic rebuild starter about 2...

Does it seem like they are picking on us, in the new SCCA STL class, the rule is B. Engines 1. Engines up to 4 cylinders and 2000 cubic centimeters factory displacement are permitted, except those from cars in the following list: Honda S2000 2.0 liter Acura Type R As I read it, you cannot...

For those looking for alternatives for a tow vehicle for a trailer in the 3500 pound range, I think the 07 or 08 3.9 liter uplander is worth a look. I've put about 5000 miles towing my Del Sol and Type R with excellent success. Its quiet, pulls well, handles and stops pretty good, Because the...

Had a great weekend, the car count was down but the quality was there! For your enjoyment; Pictures of misc cars http://www.autoxrs.net/2009_12hrs_SPR/index.htm Our race report http://www.highstreetracing.com/SlideShows/HSR_09spr.pps Go to www.highstreetracing.com for other fun stuff. bob

Would anybody be interested in a restricted regional spec class for Honda B series Civic Si, Del Sol VTEC and Teg GSR? Kind of like Spec Miata with attempt to keep hp to weight and general prep the same, except for FWD hondas? Any interest?

Assuming a build with Hondata 300 with tuning, a quality header, and suitable intake filter, any opinions on what whp are seen for the following VTEC engines. In a separate thread see below, I am saying that the present formula that assumes we can get 25% more hp kills VTEC motors (see below)...