2007 AutoX Schedule - MoHud SCCA (Albany Region) - Page 3

Captain Moai · #31 (**permalink**) 03-25-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mikecentola

Bad/Good news, I may not have a car anymore

I'll ask, becuase nobody else caught on.

Please state WHY.

Celtic1982citleC · #32 (**permalink**) 03-25-2007, 10:46 PM

cause nobody has gotten it to run w/ the hydra would be my best guess

mikecentola · #33 (**permalink**) 03-25-2007, 10:52 PM

Eh, thats not the entire reason... I'm just considering parting it out or selling it as a whole just to get some money, and move on to another project. Right now, my focus is TM, and I won't be able to get the car to where I want it. Definitely not now, and it may not be worth it to go as far as I want to....

EJEvo · #34 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JClark

I thought it would like a standard Solo 2 anywhere else? Sign the form, get a wrist band, and dont get in the way?

From what I've heard, they cap the event at 250 entrants. The place will be a zoo, and I can't imagine where they'll park spectators, but you're probably right.

With that said, I don't think I'm going at this point. I had 7 events booked for June, and something has to give, so I'm thinking it'll be that one.

EJEvo · #35 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MYIX8UR8

Great news...even though I may not make the test and tunes due to my work schedule...looks like I will be able to make every event this season

That's great - look forward to having you there. Of course, I'll be the new timing guy running around with my hair on fire because it's not exactly a common sense setup. You'll enjoy it - it's a pretty good group to hang with, as Jesse will attest.

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Originally Posted by MYIX8UR8

Bad news for me...I have to make a map for just water injection cause you can't run meth in scca. What should they care if my car goes up in flames with me in it

Here's the deal with that - fire extinguishers cost money to recharge, and we don't like shelling out for recharging. Also, when we get a site, we promise to leave it cleaner than when we arrived, so no one wants to have to sweep up what's left of your meth fireball.

The SCCA rules can be daunting at times, especially if you show up with a modded vehicle. The local guys are pretty cool and will class you within reason, but the Nationals level is nuts for strictness. We've had guys run with engine swaps from other manufacturers, but that wouldn't cut it in most classes on the national level.

Heck, I even nearly modded myself right out of SM with my visit to KTA. You missed a great bargain on a Carbing brace, Justin!

Celtic1982citleC · #36 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 11:10 PM

EJ...is windshild washer fluid legal to run? or do I have to use water?

EJEvo · #37 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 06:11 PM

You can keep the washer fluid. Although, my One Lap co-driver used to empty his washer fluid on the drive to an autocross event each time because it represented "up to 9 lbs" of dead weight. Some people are a bit more committed than others, I guess.

Celtic1982citleC · #38 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 09:18 AM

EJ, I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I was asking if I can use windshield washer fluid in my meth injection tank or if I had to use water. I'm assuming if I can have washer fluid in the normal tank then having that in the meth tank isn't a problem.

blackparis · #39 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MYIX8UR8

EJ, I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I was asking if I can use windshield washer fluid in my meth injection tank or if I had to use water. I'm assuming if I can have washer fluid in the normal tank then having that in the meth tank isn't a problem.

... In scca ONLY water injection is legal... Not meth at all... washer fluid is a form of water/alcohol and therefore illegal... Plus, I dont think you'd want to go putting the Blue dye in your injection system...

JClark · #40 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 10:18 AM

It's pretty common to use washer fluid in injection systems and it wont stain anything.

Captain Moai · #41 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JClark

It's pretty common to use washer fluid in injection systems and it wont stain anything.

Yes, if you're using the simpler "blue" style stuff, which is essentially water, alcohol, a little bit of soap and blue dye.

The other specialty crap like RainX, De-Icers and Bug/Tar style fluids will screw up your motor over time. Not the kind of chemicals and additives you want to run into your motor.

Celtic1982citleC · #42 (**permalink**) 03-31-2007, 02:09 PM

I was just asking to see if it was SCCA legal...damn them. Stupid water injection only.