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We've had a flurry of activity planning for the 2005 12 Hours at the Point and have a completely new and improved effort organized for June. In addition to the PhilsTireService.com ITB VW, we will be entering the Spec Miata owned by Jeff Frederick. Jeff was originally going to step into Scott...

Good news! We've confirmed that Greg Amy, Evan Webb, and Jeff Frederick will be running the Summit 12 Hours with me in the Golf, on the entry that Greg won in the lottery. Anyone know what other ITB cars made the draw? K

I know that this will appropriately degenerate into a philosophical argument but I'm at a place where I'm starting to think about building a "proper" IT engine. My most resent questions were triggered to some degree by a question elsewhere about machining rods to accommodate larger bolts, that...

I ended up 27th in line "on the bubble" for an entry for the 12 hours. Anyone in the top 55 have a slot that they can't use? Ka

It looks like none of my regular partners in crime are able to participate so I though I'd check if anyone would be interested in renting a seat for the NASA enduro at VIR, February 19-20. This would be with the same car we used for our 13 Hour success - http://it2.evaluand.com/gti/enduro04.php...

Interesting trivia - I took some 6x14" 4x100 wheels to the PO and weighed them on the scale there: 7-spoke "Orlandos" - 16lb. 4oz. 5-spoke "5 Stars" - 16lb. 9oz. That's about 1/3 pound difference, and not in the direction that I would have guessed. K EDIT - see below. [This message has been...

I thought that I had a line on an affordable final drive for my MkIII (CHE or DFQ gearbox code) but it didn't pan out. Anyone have any leads? The 4.25 came stock on '91-92 Jetta Turbo Diesels, if you happen to have one rotting in your back yard... K

I stumbled on a great deal on some 5-pound Halon 1211 fire systems. They are push-release mechanical systems that don't include the tubing and nozzles, but are way below retail. Seems that Joe Gibbs' Cup team ended up with a pile of them after NASCAR mandated installation of 25-pound systems...

Anyone have specific recommendations for doing a cell and pump for an injected VW product? This step is at or near the top of the to-do list and I'm a fan of learning form others' successes - or mistakes. K

This turned out pretty nice so I have to play show-and-tell. "Hella cool," huh? Get it? See you all at VIR. K Edit - Si. È carbonio. [This message has been edited by Knestis (edited October 13, 2004).]

We need an iCard and Game Boy for the 13 hour enduro at VIR in three weeks. Anyone want to let us use theirs? Or better yet, we'll get you in free and feed you if you come with it... K

Okay. The statement has been made that "you can get out there for $1500." My claim is that this is hyperbole - or at least optimism - but let's find out... My chief race technician has a 1986(?) 2-door Golf sitting behind his shop. The car is in typical condition for a...

There's been a surge recently in the, "Hey, build whatever you want and come have fun!" kind of response when people ask about building an <insert model of car here>. I am NOT picking on anyone in particular but am I the only one who thinks that MAYBE we do people who are just starting in this...

Jeff mentioned "Camden" when I asked yesterday about motels for the CMP race but there are a couple there. Where are you all staying? K

I understand that Jeff Young is on a team that will be running a Spec Miata at the 13-hour VIR enduro in October. Who else is going to be there? I understand from the registrar that they are up to 55(?) cars, with more inquiries coming in... Kirk www.it2.evaluand.com/gti

I'd look at this one if I were starting today. The precedent seems to have been set, power and layout wise, for this to end up in A... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2485053622 K

Someone mentioned that a recommendation is headed for the Board that all IT cars be allowed to run at least 15" wheels. Where was this publicized? It seems like a really major thing that hasn't surfaced here. Which FasTrack is this one in? K [This message has been edited by Knestis (edited...

Marc Schatell asked me if I would host this video clip for him. It's from a SM race at VIR this spring. Please "save as" to preserve bandwidth since I expect this will get popular... http://it2.evaluand.com/schatell/launch_small.mpg K

I'm planning on writing to request a rule change allowing IT cars to keep ABS sytems intact. Having used it all year on the SSC Golf, I've only had reinforced my belief that it is indeed true that anti-lock systems do not shorten braking distances, compared to a skilled foot. Call this an...

Tonight at 11E. Should be interesting and I know that at least one regular IT.com poster ran the 2003 event... K