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| stevegm |
 Sep 18 2016, 04:47 PM
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I haven't spent much time in this forum. But, I think it is time to learn a little over here. My oldest son and I are thinking about doing the 2017 One Lap of America. I have lots of tech questions, that I thought might be better suited to the racing forum, rather than bog the other thread down.
Cracker mentioned that I should pick up an "H" gear. Can someone explain what an "H" gear is? I also have some questions about suggested gearing, and determine the RPMs I will have to run on these larger tracks, as well as traveling on highways between tracks. Also, we are considering running a 2056cc, four in the race. I am concerned about durability. Jake Raby indicated that I should be particularly concerned about the valve train holding up. Any advice with respect to putting that motor through the grueling OLOA is appreciated. |
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| hermich |
Oct 1 2016, 03:26 PM
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My mistake...not out yet, but getting close I think.
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| Cracker |
Oct 1 2016, 08:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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...well not officially. Longer than last year...trying to make it harder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
Cracker QUOTE(hermich @ Oct 1 2016, 05:26 PM)  My mistake...not out yet, but getting close I think. |
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| stevegm |
Oct 1 2016, 09:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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Can you share what your hearing?
Also as we get more serious about this this issue has arisen - how do we feel about running the narrow body 914 on the types of big tracks that are normally on the schedule without a tube roll bar/cage? Any comments are appreciated. QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 1 2016, 10:01 PM) ...well not officially. Longer than last year...trying to make it harder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Cracker QUOTE(hermich @ Oct 1 2016, 05:26 PM) My mistake...not out yet, but getting close I think. |
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| Cracker |
Oct 2 2016, 04:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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No I can't Steve. Regarding the safety concern...you could easily ride a tricycle on the tracks. Driver awareness and maturity to know what they can do (and the car equally importantly) is the issue. If the goal is to finish the event, the on-track driving should be a reflection of that.
t QUOTE(stevegm @ Oct 1 2016, 11:09 PM) Can you share what your hearing? Also as we get more serious about this this issue has arisen - how do we feel about running the narrow body 914 on the types of big tracks that are normally on the schedule without a tube roll bar/cage? Any comments are appreciated. QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 1 2016, 10:01 PM) ...well not officially. Longer than last year...trying to make it harder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Cracker QUOTE(hermich @ Oct 1 2016, 05:26 PM) My mistake...not out yet, but getting close I think. |
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| stevegm |
Oct 2 2016, 03:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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Good point Tony.
QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 2 2016, 06:43 AM) No I can't Steve. Regarding the safety concern...you could easily ride a tricycle on the tracks. Driver awareness and maturity to know what they can do (and the car equally importantly) is the issue. If the goal is to finish the event, the on-track driving should be a reflection of that. t QUOTE(stevegm @ Oct 1 2016, 11:09 PM) Can you share what your hearing? Also as we get more serious about this this issue has arisen - how do we feel about running the narrow body 914 on the types of big tracks that are normally on the schedule without a tube roll bar/cage? Any comments are appreciated. QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 1 2016, 10:01 PM) ...well not officially. Longer than last year...trying to make it harder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Cracker QUOTE(hermich @ Oct 1 2016, 05:26 PM) My mistake...not out yet, but getting close I think. |
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stevegm One Lap of America Tech Sep 18 2016, 04:47 PM
campbellcj The "H" gear would be a specific differe... Sep 21 2016, 10:47 PM mepstein I thought the H gear was to flip for 5th gear as a... Sep 22 2016, 04:38 AM
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I thought the H gear was to flip for 5th gear as ... Sep 23 2016, 08:16 AM stevegm The two issues we are working on right now are val... Sep 29 2016, 06:26 PM bulitt Possibly Jamie Rust (Jrust first pic) or TC (carr9... Sep 30 2016, 07:44 AM hermich OLOA 2017 schedule is out Oct 1 2016, 09:16 AM stevegm
OLOA 2017 schedule is out
Where? I can't s... Oct 1 2016, 03:07 PM |
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