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Just curious, how come we don't have IT.com decals on our cars? Doesn't have to be anything huge; heck, even on the rear window or something. Could also be cool to have your sign-on name below it. Yeah I know, if you have sponsors an easy excuse is that you don't have room. Again, just...

It certainly seems that the front running FWD cars have a LSD of one type or another. Right now my car does not have one, but it is something I am strongly thinking about getting. Originally I somewhat discounted it because my car doesn't really have much power (110 at the crank stock), but I...

I realize that this topic might not be the wisest discussion for me to bring up and I should probably put a big target on my poor blue CRX, but many people including myself feel this needs to be further addressed. The purpose of this discussion is to see how we could reduce cheating in IT...

Alright, with the discussion of if we should allow crank shaft pulleys in IT, I need to ask how much do aftermarket pulleys help? I realize that it may help in acceleration from a start, but what about when at higher speeds? Do you notice a difference using different pulleys? (Not just...

When instructing at HPDEs, I make sure to have a passenger seat for ride alongs. I have heard conflicting view points about the subject of using a 5 point harness with a stock seat - is it safe? Or should I say, safer then the stock belts? ------------------ Dave Gran NER #13 ITA '87 Honda...

Allright, I'm not looking for the answer of 1" or even in other units of measurement. How much of a performance / handling difference is there between a car that is using 6" wide wheels versus 7" wide wheels? I understand that the contact patch is bigger, but am curious just how much 1" really...

I'm trying to determine some longer term goals...one option is build an engine and the other is buy a front running ITA or ITB car. (Of course the costs of the two options are pretty different.) I realize that a lot of the pricing depends on luck and timing, but what do you estimate it would...

Does anyone have any additional information about the 3/6 tech at Kart Trak in Windsor Locks CT? What time does it start? From my understanding this is definite, right? Dave

Currently I race with a stock engine that has a lot of miles on it (around 190,000). I also have a parts car / engine that is currently just being stored for a rainy day. I was speaking with someone that builds engines and might be able to work out a barter arrangement to have him build an...

I contacted my usual vendor to purchase 3 Kumos Esctas, but they are backordered right now and are not sure how soon they will be able to get them in for my size. I have always been very, very happy with the shaving that Vilven Tire has done and have not heard the best feedback about Tire...

This somewhat was brought up by the WC topic... Anyone know how difficult it is to become a race instructor (full-time) for one of the many race schools out there? Mid-Ohio, VIR, Skip Barber, ect. I modified my dream of being a pro race driver, and have shifted it to becoming a pro race...

The NER website states that the schedule is tentative. The schedule was listed in Fast Track - so does that mean it is final now? If not, any approximate date when it will become finalized?

Anyone have any ideas on where I could get camber plates for my 1987 Honda prelude? Any leads would be appreciated. Also, what cost for the kit should I expect?

I submitted a request to have the 1987 Honda Prelude si reclassified into ITB (currently in ITA). All of this discussion has me wondering if there is something else I can do to strengthen my request. Does it matter if the board only receives one request for this versus several? Is the request...

I have a parts car that I would like to get rid of but keep the engine. My engine can't last for ever...(190,000 miles and still going) So, with this in mind I would really like to purchase one. Plus this way I can take my time getting the engine out. I really don't know what I'm doing, but...

I finally finished painting the interior. That taping seemed to take forever! I like how it came out, but would like a bit more gloss to it. So I decided to apply a "crystal clear" coat to the paint. It is the same brand as the paint and primer I used (good ole Krylon). But now there is a...

Well, I have a parts car that I am soon going to take out the pieces I think I could use some day. (Doors, engine, and other goodies) What do I do with it once it is stripped? From my past experiences, the junk yard won't want it because there is very little to salvage. Do I have to pay...

Yeah I know, this sounds like a silly post but...I've been looking to buy a collection of metric nuts / bolts. There have been a few instances where not having a silly bolt or nut has almost cost me or another racer friend not to be able to run because of the need of a bolt. Of course we never...

Since it's winter and my wife is going back to night school, I'll have some time on my hands. I figure this might be a good time to paint the interrior of the car. It is probably one of those things when after I start, I wonder why in the world am I doing this. Are there any "easy" ways of...

I've always used street pads on the rear of my car. I know that it would probably be better if I were to use race pads, but just never have. I guess I just never thought it would make that much of a difference. I have never run into an issue overheating the rear brakes, or noticed any other...