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By Ron Janzen · Posted
Lol, yeah, that would not be the right sole! Man, you got every ounce of power and handling out of the Veloster...great driving! My power to weight ratio must be almost 2x the Veloster and you were all over me - very impressive! -
Hi everyone. The summer season is officially over! Time to get back at it. As a club member, that requires your participation. We need your attendance to conduct business. Thursday, October 15th is our regular Monthly club meeting, at the Irish Club. Please attend in person if you are able, if not, join us online. Meeting is as always @ 7:00pm. As always, a big shout out to our ever growing list of sponsors! Your support is so very much appreciated! https://dev.wscc.mb.ca/our-sponsors Thank you Chris Meeting link meet.google.com/gyp-dvmo-svq Join by phone (CA) +1 289-323-1616 PIN: 881105535 More phone numbers
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By Rare Snake · Posted
I know the feeling, Ron! As a fan of funky shoes, I have driven in all kinds of crazy, ranging from no pedal feel at all to downright dangerous. My Adidas Springblade pair, to be specific, highly do not recommend haha!! I found a couple brands of regular runners that work very well for me, Puma and Under Armour. Comfortable for standing around chatting, and soft enough for confident pedal feel and control. I had a lot of fun lapping with you on Sunday, that Solstice looks like such a fun car! Thanks for that. Dason -
A suggestion for your foot comfort, as goofy as it may seem, if you are not requiring the SFI rating you might want to check-out and see if mat (wrestling) or martial arts shoes would work for you instead of a pure driving shoe. They are constructed very similarly with an equally slim/flexible sole but have more support in the arch and ankle than a pure racing/driving shoe. very common in the sim racing world. Good luck!
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By Ron Janzen · Posted
Think I learned the value of slim racing shoes this weekend. Due to metatarsal issues, I recently changed to a thick soled walking runner. Coming into turn 9, braking and clutching, my right foot caught the accelerator as I braked. Suddenly I was sliding across the turn towards the barrier wondering what was pushing me...I got control and straightened out in time. I think some racing shoes are on the list for next season. -
I have come to the hard decision that this should move on to someone who can use it. 2000 BMW 323i 5 speed manual slicktop. 2.5L I6. 145900km and creeping up. Rare cloth interior with Heated seats in very good condition. Optioned with the piano black trim, Harmon kardon stereo, and climate control. Open diff currently but the 323 uses a e36 size diff, so locating a LSD is easier. Was a BC car from Victoria and shortly after coming to MB was in a light hit writing it off. I purchased from MPI as a writeoff in 2016 and did the repairs. It did have evidence front end claim before my ownership. Damage photo attached. There was no structural damage, only the fender and the control arm and the drivers door airbag which was replaced. The car has seen a few K annually. Has been autox'd a few times and was competitive in ST locally when I had 17" wheels with 245s all round (sold long ago). Photo attached. Mileage creeping up slowly as I use it once a week when my son wants to take it. Its been parked for the last 5 winters. I believe it would pass a safety, but I have not taken it for one. Eligible for classic plates and $350 yearly insurance. Added parts: Eibach pro kit Turner motorsport Spec E46 fixed camber plates Whiteline LCA Rear bushings ZHP quick ratio steering rack Racing Dynamics Short Shifter OE Bmw M shift knob OE E39 BMW BBS 15" wheels Drilled/slotted rotors and pads all round UAC connectors and a leather seat base for the rear (for child seats) Spares: Tub of misc extras, aluminum interior trim, door pillar trims to replace bubbling ones E46 Sport wheel with Airbag (needing leather redone) OE alloys with a set of studded General Altimax winters on them Issues: (typical bmw small things) AC needs a recharge Drivers door lock actuator sometimes doesnt want to unlock with fob. trunk shows as open on dash light. Rust on rear arches, nothing through panels yet. Oil pan seeping a little, has not changed since 2016. (free rust proofing) Headliner needing some glue in spots Headlights can use a polish Ive kept it all these years as everytime I drive it, I exit smiling. This has great potential as a drifter, track rat, ice racer... For this crowd $2800 I'm seeing comps at 6k with way higher mileage, or stock units that don't drive for 2k. Shoot me a message if interested, or if you'd like additional photos
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By David Klassen · Posted
It’s obvious that no one will take my Z carcass off of my hands. But I’ve got lots of interest in parts . . . But no facilities to part it out. Is anyone in a position to help? tow the car to a shop strip it of useable parts chassis goes to scrap negotiate % of sale for the shop owner Cell/txt: 204.227.6457 -
Hey all, here is a link to a pile of great pictures that Edward van Zyl took at this year's Vintage Race Weekend at GMP. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ho9uc6dpwfmRPgtZpT5jmVh6hR2mHM4P?usp=sharing Thanks Edward!
