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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-27-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By TedDBere

Currently in SS no rim allowances. Proposed...

Currently in SS no rim allowances.

Proposed for next year:
SSR...no rim allowances, Dot R tires.
AS...rim allowance +or - one inch out for comment, Street tires 200 TW rating.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-21-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,775
Posted By TedDBere

I tow the open trailer and C5Z with a 2001 Yukon...

I tow the open trailer and C5Z with a 2001 Yukon XL Denali with the tow package. 6.0L gas engine does the work just fine and I now have over 240,000 miles on it. New brake lines, new transfer case,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-20-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,424
Posted By TedDBere

I think it's pretty clear that Chevy doesn't...

I think it's pretty clear that Chevy doesn't support the Corvette privateer. They keep their racing information close to the vest and actively try to be sure the privateers don't beat their...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-22-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By TedDBere

Nice to see Grant in a lowly C5Z beat up on some...

Nice to see Grant in a lowly C5Z beat up on some pretty big names in SS! Way to go Grant!

Grant's new name is "Slayer" in my book...Daddio, Strano and Dixon in one event. Mr Wynveen may be...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-19-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By TedDBere

If I turn off the engine between runs the hood...

If I turn off the engine between runs the hood comes up.

If I keep the engine running the A/C comes on to kick on the extra fan.

If the engine is really hot I turn on the A/C until the temp...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-09-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By TedDBere

Lane, I'm not positive but I believe John makes...

Lane, I'm not positive but I believe John makes them to Strelnick's old specifications. I bought Erik's old fronts (+1/4, thinned centers, and Ti bolts) off of Lehman. John used to make the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-28-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 510
Posted By TedDBere

Yup. In XP you can do just about anything except...

Yup. In XP you can do just about anything except touch your firewall and you can't have a tube frame, other than that it's pretty wide open. Good Luck
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-28-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,255
Posted By TedDBere

I've used a sternum strap in the past and all it...

I've used a sternum strap in the past and all it seemed to do well was limit my ability to breath...lol. I don't use it anymore btw.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-28-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,255
Posted By TedDBere

The road racing rules don't seem to allow you to...

The road racing rules don't seem to allow you to use an over-the-shoulder harness with the stock C5Z seats (you need the shoulder holes in the seats that the sport seats give you in the base model,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-24-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,840
Posted By TedDBere

You'll have a blast with those...have fun!

You'll have a blast with those...have fun!
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-24-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,840
Posted By TedDBere

:thumbs::cheers:

:thumbs::cheers:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-24-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,840
Posted By TedDBere

Wow, some autox cars never die. I remember that...

Wow, some autox cars never die. I remember that car when it was Matt's, he couldn't get the aftermarket shifter knob off so they had to change the stock rules to allow aftermarket knobs to keep it...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-24-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,840
Posted By TedDBere

I've definately seen these tires (A6s) on the...

I've definately seen these tires (A6s) on the stock rims, but I'm not convinced they are any faster than the usual 295/315 setup and it's more expensive.

You can shove a lot of A6 on to a rim...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-15-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

Well driven C5Zs have proven they can beat the...

Well driven C5Zs have proven they can beat the C6Z at the national level.

I have a different take on the "getting older and will disappear" take...I see SSR becoming more like the old ES where the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-14-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

This version is the best so far. Not crazy about...

This version is the best so far. Not crazy about the + or - 1 inch on the rim allowance, but glad the added camber is gone. Looks like they are trying hard to make sure the C5Z has a good place to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-14-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

I don't mean to sound harsh Tom, but that's just...

I don't mean to sound harsh Tom, but that's just the way I feel right now. The entire process so far has left me feeling wanting. If the Z06 isn't competitive on street tires vs the Elise, GT3 or...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-14-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

Well if SS isn't saved to SSR then I'll be...

Well if SS isn't saved to SSR then I'll be parting out my car, selling my tow vehicle and trailer, resigning my position as treasurer of the SCR SCCA, and taking up golf within a month.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

Funny but Jadrice did the same thing in BS that...

Funny but Jadrice did the same thing in BS that year, but nobody noticed. They all noticed Braun though...and both of them finished 1st in class....
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

Well, let me cite an example. Couple of years...

Well, let me cite an example. Couple of years ago in CS. Enger in a 370z wins the ProSolo Finale. Competes at Nationals the next week, finishes 13 and tells me he needed to go to third and the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

Only if you are going to run street tires in...

Only if you are going to run street tires in stock. If you want to stay on the stickies (A6s etc.) you can run in the newly proposed SSR class which does not incorporate any of the other proposals...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-20-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,662
Posted By TedDBere

The Corvette really hasn't been the "car to have"...

The Corvette really hasn't been the "car to have" since the GT3 and Elise were put in SS. But it is able to get "close enough" with a good driver in them. And Corvettes are probably the best "bang...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-16-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,662
Posted By TedDBere

Well, you asked which C6 was best for Autox so...

Well, you asked which C6 was best for Autox so I'll give you my opinion on that.

Grand Sport, no F55.

Here's why. Better gearing than the C6Z for autox. Same wide fender flares as the C6Z, so...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-26-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

No, there are still just 8 stock classes. From...

No, there are still just 8 stock classes. From an event running and rules point of view there are only 8 stock classes. In fact my proposal reduces the number of classes by eliminating the three...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-26-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

Jason, I hear what you are saying, and you are...

Jason, I hear what you are saying, and you are probably right. But the way this was done was just wrong.

The solution to declining stock numbers, and the use of street tires in stock classes to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-26-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 12,955
Posted By TedDBere

I'm looking at a new set of golf clubs just in...

I'm looking at a new set of golf clubs just in case even one of these proposed rules goes through.

And I just finished 2nd in Dixie, I've never been more discouraged about the SCCA than I have...
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