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Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-29-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,356
Posted By Robert in Potomac
I have been running R888's all year round on my...

I have been running R888's all year round on my spider for a number of years, Granted, don't drive too much in the winter, but tires are adequate, at best, on very cold days. Bigger problem is...
Forum: Track Talk 11-25-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 43,894
Posted By Robert in Potomac
First car I saw Paul Newman drive at Lime Rock,...

First car I saw Paul Newman drive at Lime Rock, until he switched to the 240Z; can't recall what class that was - maybe C or B.

Lot of fun cars at track, unfortunately both Minis developed engine...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-15-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,656
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Obrigado.

Obrigado.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-15-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,656
Posted By Robert in Potomac
It was in the video coverage on CBS 11 pm news...

It was in the video coverage on CBS 11 pm news last night. He was sitting stage left, up front.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-15-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,656
Posted By Robert in Potomac
President's News Conference

Anyone notice Nando sitting up front at President Obama's news conference yesterday? Now all we have to do is find someone to translate his reporting from Portuguese to English.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-13-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,763
Posted By Robert in Potomac
See thread...

See thread http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=387470 for extended discussion, with information that should be helpful. I considered Austin, but decided to wait for race in New Jersey...
Forum: Stuff Other People Are Selling 11-08-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,903
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Before buying an Elan, should probably read...

Before buying an Elan, should probably read article in this months Road & Track. Many of the issues mentioned were the main reason I did not buy an Elan when I had the opportunity.
Forum: Stuff Other People Are Selling 11-06-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,903
Posted By Robert in Potomac
One of my big mistakes. A friend of mine in...

One of my big mistakes. A friend of mine in London wanted to swap cars with me - he had a 1969 Lotus Elan coupe and wanted to swap me for my 1968 T Bird Coupe, this was in late 1969. The Elan was...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 11-06-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,143
Posted By Robert in Potomac
If you meet at Bagel City, might want to look for...

If you meet at Bagel City, might want to look for George's car (owner); he has a few interesting ones, including a Calloway vette, a S63 and a few others, at least he did.
Forum: Track Talk 11-01-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 36,782
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Agree mostly. The gearing in my GT3 requires an...

Agree mostly. The gearing in my GT3 requires an upshift out of T9, as I red line in 3rd at track out. This made for a very short duration upshift and almost immediate downshift into 3rd before...
Forum: Track Talk 10-29-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 36,782
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Wow, that is a solution to my oveheating in the F...

Wow, that is a solution to my oveheating in the F car and spraying antifreeze out the overflow hose at the cars behind me. Of course, eventually my engine would likely seize after I lost all the...
Forum: Track Talk 10-29-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 36,782
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Todd, I think it is an '05 red, in really good...

Todd, I think it is an '05 red, in really good condition.
Forum: Track Talk 10-24-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,570
Posted By Robert in Potomac
$2k? Better be a lot of instruction and...

$2k? Better be a lot of instruction and worthwile at that. I recall that the Ferrari DE's including first class meals, but without professional instructors, was about double PCA's.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-24-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,004
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Dick, I used OEM pads on my '04 TT cab for the...

Dick, I used OEM pads on my '04 TT cab for the street and they were absolutely fine. Switched to performance when I started tracking the car.

Funny story on Autozone pads. On one DE weekend I...
Forum: Track Talk 10-24-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,828
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Agree with Brian, entry school is pretty basic,...

Agree with Brian, entry school is pretty basic, but was good for me, as took course before I switched from mid engine to rear engine P car and it was very helpful. Instructors are world class, I...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 10-18-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,858
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Actually, I believe the Rockville show is this...

Actually, I believe the Rockville show is this Saturday, October 20th.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 10-18-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,858
Posted By Robert in Potomac
I have shown my Spider a couple of times, but not...

I have shown my Spider a couple of times, but not this year as away for the weekend. It is really a fun show, very relaxed and a good mix of cars. Owners are accessible and love to talk about their...
Forum: Track Talk 10-15-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 36,251
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Actually, while the League starts in January,...

Actually, while the League starts in January, there are unofficial - non-scoring races throughout the year - same schedule as for League races, so you can race with PCA almost every other week.
Forum: Track Talk 10-15-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 36,251
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Why don't you see if the PCA League is still...

Why don't you see if the PCA League is still active. Runs 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:00pm; can't beat prices and fun people to drive with.
Forum: Track Videos 10-07-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,761
Posted By Robert in Potomac
I was directly behind Chris, first lap, first day...

I was directly behind Chris, first lap, first day on a slick track, just trying to get a feel for track conditions - and watched as Dave spun. Very surprising as he seemed to be driving at a very...
Forum: Track Talk 09-21-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,498
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Ryan, my one experience with Seat Time last year...

Ryan, my one experience with Seat Time last year in the Spider, was excellent. We ran combined and everyone appeared to be satisfied. The opportunity to run 50 minutes of every hour is...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-19-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,193
Posted By Robert in Potomac
928 engine stalls after it rains. Any...

928 engine stalls after it rains. Any suggestions?


Sure, get yourself an older Jag, don't have to wait for the rain to cause it to stall, just the threat of rain sometimes works.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 09-17-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,308
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Me too - sorry to have missed it, just on way...

Me too - sorry to have missed it, just on way home from family holiday. Cleaning car(s) after track has become a real pain, especially getting the rubber off both paint and clear bra surfaces.
...
Forum: Professional Help 09-17-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,290
Posted By Robert in Potomac
Used Porsche of Tysons - Collision Center to...

Used Porsche of Tysons - Collision Center to replace windshield on my GT 3 - cracked from stone kicked up. Reasonable and I think excellent job, at least so far.
Forum: Track Talk 09-07-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,497
Posted By Robert in Potomac
LFB is virtually mandatory in kart racing and I...

LFB is virtually mandatory in kart racing and I have always considered it more from a momentum point of view. What I can't figure out is why I haven't LFB in my Spider (paddle shifter) as it would...
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