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    The 1970 Mustang is for Sale - Austin, TX

    Hey, gang. I'm refocusing on the family and I don't have the time or resources to properly run this car so I'm putting it up for sale. I've got it on eBay currently, but I'm also open to full or...
  2. Thread: COTA Track Day

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    ...and a box of donuts. :) Immediately to the...

    ...and a box of donuts. :) Immediately to the right of the Powerade and out of the frame is my rolling crate of fluids and spares, tool boxes, air compressor, jacks, etc. The best packed group,...
  3. Thread: COTA Track Day

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    Yes, they did a great job running the event! I'd...

    Yes, they did a great job running the event! I'd definitely do another EA track day.
  4. Thread: COTA Track Day

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    COTA Track Day

    Hey, all. I got to spend yesterday racing around the full F1 circuit at COTA. First, the facility is outstanding. Crazy smooth and fine-grained asphalt coupled with so many elevation changes made it...
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    Here you go. I think they are getting purged end...

    Here you go. I think they are getting purged end of the week.
    http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=127410
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    Crack in Windshield?

    What's the rule regarding cracks in a windshield? I searched the CCRs and didn't find anything explicit. I know it's best practice to replace, but I'm planning my racing budget for the next few...
  7. Thread: Trailer Talk

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    I'm pulling a 24' Wells Cargo enclosed with the...

    I'm pulling a 24' Wells Cargo enclosed with the load distributing hitch with our '12 Nissan Armada with leveling rear shocks. It's stable and smooth past 80MPH and gets about 8MPG. That sucks, but...
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    First, I want to thank all of the racers this...

    First, I want to thank all of the racers this weekend for making me feel welcome and for not hitting my car in it's second weekend in 2 years. Hopefully the only chrome in the field will ward off...
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    Works for me! Thanks for setting this up!

    Works for me! Thanks for setting this up!
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    If there is still room, I'd like to get a few...

    If there is still room, I'd like to get a few pulls in the afternoon. Later is better.
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    I just signed up today! I had a scheduling...

    I just signed up today! I had a scheduling conflict in January, but #80 is ready for Cresson.
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    I have pedestal rockers. The heads are...

    I have pedestal rockers. The heads are reconditioned older Edelbrock performer, rockers are scorpion 1.6, lifters are FRPP hydraulic and the pushrods are stock length. The heads were milled a bit...
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    I'm using hydraulic lifters. When I assembled...

    I'm using hydraulic lifters. When I assembled the engine it all seemed right with no play in the pushrods that were on pumped up lifters. However, after reading a bit more I started getting...
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    SBF Expertise in Austin/San Antonio Needed

    I'm looking for a recommendation of someone or a shop that is considered an expert in setting up a small block fords for racing. I feel I've got it to 95% but I'm not positive I have the valve lash...
  15. Thread: H2R Friday

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    H2R Friday

    We have a Grand Am driver friend coming into town and will be going by Harris Hill Road Friday morning to do some testing in the Mustang and run the M3 a bit. If any one is in the area let me know. ...
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    Here's a video of me chasing some CMC cars from...

    Here's a video of me chasing some CMC cars from the back of the field when the head gasket goes and the cooling system gets pressurized. Sorry to those guys who found the damp spot on the next lap. ...
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    COTA Track and F1 2012

    Has anyone played the F1 2012 PS3 game yet with the Circuit of the Americas track? I did a few laps today in the game and it's a tricky drive. Turn 1 is completely blind, 3-9 is very fast and...
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    On earlier suggestions I ordered and installed a...

    On earlier suggestions I ordered and installed a set of EBC Blues on the front. Even in testing at H2R the front yellows coated the wheels with dust and we were going light. I'll keep them as...
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    Glenn and Marshall, I'd like to chat with you...

    Glenn and Marshall, I'd like to chat with you guys about getting tech'd and a log book on Friday the 5th at ECR if possible. What works best? My cell is five one two eight two six seven to to three
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    They look big but there's nothing to them. ...

    They look big but there's nothing to them. Andris Laivins did the cage and fabrication for the pedal cluster, seat, and fuel cell. He's accustomed to building Grand Am MX5s and he was dumbfounded...
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    I was curious about that. The volume of friction...

    I was curious about that. The volume of friction material on this Cobra setup seems small compared to the job they need to do. I'll add spare pads to the kit. :)
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    Thanks, guys! Before the cage and before...

    Thanks, guys! Before the cage and before changing out the all iron 351w to the 302 with aluminum heads, it sat at 2400lbs. I expect it to be close to 2700 as it sits. Brakes are PBR/Cobra calipers...
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    Thanks, Casey and all. I'm signed up and good to...

    Thanks, Casey and all. I'm signed up and good to go with Dave. Michael and I spoke last spring but I'll follow up.
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    New AI Driver Brian Cook

    Good morning, all! I wanted to introduce myself. I've been running the HPDE gauntlet with NASA for the past 18 months in my E36 M3 and moved to time trials in March. Prior, I prepared an Integra...
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