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> Going Vintage, "Nother step down the slippery slope"
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post Feb 26 2018, 08:01 AM
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Put on a bit of IMSA livery to register with SVRA. Had a great time at Roebling Road piloting Kermee to 1st place in all three practice races against a field of 18 or so wide variety of marques. Had a rear view mirror full of a couple of BMW's, a Lotus Super Seven, a Nascar Pontiac and even an Ariel Atom, but Kermee really wanted to stay in front so I went along for the ride! Looking to do more Vintage Racing this year...Attached Image
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post Feb 26 2018, 09:48 AM
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very cool
congrats!
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post Feb 26 2018, 09:49 AM
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John,


which tires did you run in SVRA?

are those TD's?

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post Feb 26 2018, 06:30 PM
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Sounds like fun windsrfr. Congrats on the win. Mark
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post Feb 26 2018, 07:39 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Feb 26 2018, 07:49 AM) *

John,


which tires did you run in SVRA?

are those TD's?

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Yep, they're the Hoosier TD's that SVRA wants us to use. I've been on Toyo RR's for years & was not sure about the TD's but find they're great, very pleased with them so far in cool weather use. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Feb 26 2018, 10:48 PM
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How did you modify set up. And what pressures did you like?
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post Feb 27 2018, 07:14 AM
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Following along with on this one.

...great looking car by the way! What front air dam is that? A Sheridan modified to work with GT Flares perhaps?
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post Feb 27 2018, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(jmz @ Feb 27 2018, 05:14 AM) *

Following along with on this one.

...great looking car by the way! What front air dam is that? A Sheridan modified to work with GT Flares perhaps?

The spoiler is Roger Sheridan's--he's selling them through Automotion (Used to be Eckler's) & their shipping is below what he can send them for to my location on East Coast.....here's a link:
https://www.automotion.com/performance-spoi...-1970-1976.html
No modification to fit up to the front flares.....
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post Feb 27 2018, 02:54 PM
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I would still love to hear more about your experience going to these tires.

I was trying to find someone who had direct experience with the TD and either hoosiers A/R7 or RA1 tires to compare too

did you modify the alignment, springs, or set up?
what about tire pressure?
any feedback about feel or more importantly... lap times?

thanks
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post Feb 27 2018, 02:54 PM
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How did you modify set up. And what pressures did you like?

Actually didn't change any setup 'til I can read the wear pattern which after two events doesn't seem to show much yet. Bear in mind that's in cool conditions with my talent level at work, so still not got measurable tire temps to go by yet. Still, dropped 2-3 seconds off of my best lap times at Roebling, so I'm happy thus far. IIRC I'm currently at approx. 1 1/2 degrees negative camber front and 2 1/2 in rear.
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post Feb 27 2018, 09:11 PM
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Cool...do not slip too far! So what was your time? I have never seen a track neutralize power and reward handling like RRR...

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post Feb 28 2018, 05:51 AM
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Cool...do not slip too far! So what was your time? I have never seen a track neutralize power and reward handling like RRR...

Tony

Lap times were in 1:25's & 1:26's, so not down in your league, but more than 3 secs faster.....but it's a bit apples to pineapples as the engine was refreshed as well.....
Brant....I used the Hoosier recommendation of one psi per hundred as a starting point, so aimed to get 22psi hot. Cold was about 18...
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post Feb 28 2018, 08:39 AM
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post Mar 7 2018, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Feb 26 2018, 09:01 AM) *

Put on a bit of IMSA livery to register with SVRA. Had a great time at Roebling Road piloting Kermee to 1st place in all three practice races against a field of 18 or so wide variety of marques. Had a rear view mirror full of a couple of BMW's, a Lotus Super Seven, a Nascar Pontiac and even an Ariel Atom, but Kermee really wanted to stay in front so I went along for the ride! Looking to do more Vintage Racing this year...Attached Image



I will have to look for dates on these races, I am 30 minutes from Robeling road and would love to come over and see you guys run some laps!

post dates of when you will be there again!
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post Mar 7 2018, 07:55 PM
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There's two VDCA events on the calendar...Sept 7-9 and Dec 7-9 this year. SVRA won't be back 'til '19 likely in February again. Check out Roebling's calendar.....there's always DE events and the like going on...Here's how Race Monitor scored me:
https://www.race-monitor.com/Results/Session/6263298
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post Mar 23 2018, 03:21 AM
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John, good to hear Kermee will be on the Vintage racing circuit. Would be great if you could make the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point in May. Really great event with VRG. Lots of cars! VRG in general puts on a really good show.

Also, you know PCA Club racing also has their Silver class which is all air-cooled up to 1983. Lots of track time with both groups. Check them out, usually have a good showing of 914s. Also the Jefferson 500 has a Porsche feature race which is a hoot. Good to hear from you.
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post Mar 24 2018, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Mar 7 2018, 09:55 PM) *

There's two VDCA events on the calendar...Sept 7-9 and Dec 7-9 this year. SVRA won't be back 'til '19 likely in February again. Check out Roebling's calendar.....there's always DE events and the like going on...Here's how Race Monitor scored me:
https://www.race-monitor.com/Results/Session/6263298



You going to VIR with HSR in a few months?
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post Mar 24 2018, 08:57 PM
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You going to VIR with HSR in a few months?
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Road Atlanta SVRA this upcoming week/weekend then VIR with VDCA the following weekend April 6-8 if the car holds together. When's the HSR event?
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post Mar 26 2018, 06:59 PM
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[quote name='wndsrfr' date='Mar 24 2018, 10:57 PM' post='2592270']
You going to VIR with HSR in a few months?
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Road Atlanta SVRA this upcoming week/weekend then VIR with VDCA the following weekend April 6-8 if the car holds together. When's the HSR event?
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HSR @ VIR
June 1-3
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post Mar 29 2018, 05:48 PM
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[quote name='buz914' date='Mar 26 2018, 04:59 PM' post='2592949']
[quote name='wndsrfr' date='Mar 24 2018, 10:57 PM' post='2592270']
You going to VIR with HSR in a few months?
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Road Atlanta SVRA this upcoming week/weekend then VIR with VDCA the following weekend April 6-8 if the car holds together. When's the HSR event?
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HSR @ VIR
June 1-3
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Hmmmmm.....tempting. SVRA at Indy is June 13-17 & likely my only chance to run that venue....so many tracks, so little time/funds....
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