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Fnal results for the National event: http://www.oregonrally.com/files/RX_May_2007_National.pdf

Day 1, unofficial for now but accurate as far as I know. http://www.oregonrally.com/files/RallyCross_5_5_2007_Day_1_Unofficial.pdf.pdf Perfect weather, great course (long and challenging); two practice runs and 5 timed runs after that; it couldn't be better. Well not going off course twice would have helped me.

Great event this weekend. I'll post results when I find them and a small write-up after I get some sleep if qman doesn't beat me to it.

You're right about 350 ft-lbs. Won't hurt the bearings but might break something else. I've always tightened them past 175 to be sure they were on there "good 'n tight." The point is the only critical thing here is if they are too loose.

No.

Both sides are standard right handed threads. 145 ft-lbs to tighten, but you can use more if you like.

Youngster!

Cd45 has it right. Pry the strut down with a large screwdriver so you can install the bolt. It's also possible that the shaft has pulled out of the joint at the transmission end; that would require replacing the axle again.

Glad to see you back; nice to hear from you between trips.

There was one link on the weather thing that gave hourly precipitation numbers for the previous 24 hours but I can't find it again.

I've been watching it for the last two days and I'm pretty sure it's been off and on raining, especially at night. Plus judging from Ben's pics of the field before they bull-dozed it, the field is still pretty soggy from the previous month's rain.

You could search craigslist for Peugeot parts and hope to find a good used set of tires.

From Ben B: Well, there are good news and bad news items to report about temporary SCCA memberships for this coming weekend's Oregon Region/ORG national/divisional RallyCross. The good news is that there will be no charge for temporary memberships, so pretty much anyone who wants to can run the national/divisional event. It is valid for 90 days. The bad news is that contingency programs won't kick in with these. You have to be an SCCA member, with a membership number, to be eligible for contingency payouts. One can join SCCA online ahead of the event, or Pego from the SCCA Rally Department will be there on Saturday with membership forms, and one can join then. But to be eligible for contingency money, one has to be an actual (not temporary) SCCA member. One can accrue points on a temporary membership, at least for 90 days, but if you are going to run for a championship, one has to join SCCA. Similarly, since the RallyCross National Championship event in Nebraska is a national championship, one must be an actual SCCA member to participate in that event. Apologies for the late clarification. Ben

The Pug 390 rim is a METRIC 15" rim and is about 15.3 to 15.5 size and a regular 15" tire will not fit. Michelin was the only manufacturer that made the 390 series tires but others might have made some. As far as I know Michelin is the only manufacturer that still might have metric size tires. Be sure you're sitting when you get a price quote.

Here's the long range weather report for Hillsboro, OR. http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Hillsboro.html

With that mileage, when's the last time you had the fuel filter changed? I always believe in checking the easy things first.

This is too simple, but check the alternator belt for proper tightness if you haven't done so already. Then get a good digital voltmeter and check the voltage at the battery while the car is running with the lights on. At idle, pretty close to 12 volts is normal; around 2000 rpm the voltage should rise to pretty close to 14 volts; increasing the rpm should not raise the voltage by much more. I don't ever trust the dash mounted voltmeter; especially on an older car.

Another update from Paul Eklund: Oregon Region invites you to attend their NORPAC Divisional RallyCross event on May 5-6th which is part of the National RallyCross Series (contingency monies available). Courses are pretty wide open with few cones to hit and usually a slalom (or 2) and sometimes a 360 degree skidpad element. Details still coming together, but looks to be a short PRACTICE (test/tune) session on Saturday morning, followed by runs for National competitors only on Sat afternoon and then a full Regional/National event on Sunday (i.e. you can just run the regional, the national, or both). Entry fees for NATIONAL and NATIONAL/REGIONAL being determined now. No host party scheduled for the Farmhouse Restaurant's bar from 5pm to 7pm (informal watering hole at the HQ hotel, organizers to buy the appetizers...). Event will take place on the 10 acre grass field at the Washington County Fairplex in Hillsboro, OR. Field is flat, but with some ruts from previous events. Recent bulldozer work has flattened the field considerably and we should have a smooth racing surface (Thanks BEN and BEN!). The Red Lion hotel (3500 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro) is literally right next door... Ask for "Primitive RALLY SCHOOL" rate of $64/single 503-648-3500 google earth has satellite views of the field (even see old course designs) http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8...l=en&tab=wl&q= (use 3500 NE Cornell, Hillsboro, 97124) or See details and registration info to appear at: www.oregonrally.com some general info at: www.scca.org Contact Ben Bradley for more info: bradley "at" reed.edu Ben is also looking for some help ORGANIZING this event. If you would like to help make it happen, please contact him. More info to be posted on this in the Pacific Northwest forum of SPECIALSTAGE.com over coming days. You NO. CAL guys are fast! Come on up and mix it up with the NW crowd. We would love to see you. I THINK entry fee will be about $65 for the National (2 days of runs).... We KNOW the NW/PRG guys are quick, please join us as well. (Oregon Trail Rally organizing has put this event a little behind in planning, but it should be a good one, including a challenging course and GREAT COMPETITION)

Well, ORG is planning a two day event on May 5 & 6; run one or the other or both!

Cool, another good thread to drop into the USRM.

Most radios and adapter harnesses have standarized wiring. If your harness is standard, here's the code: Red 12Volt Ignition/accessory Yellow 12 Volt Battery/memory Black Ground Blue Power antenna Blue/wht Amp turn on Black/wht Amp ground Orange Illumination Orange/wht dimmer Brown Phone mute Gray Right/front + Gray/blk Right/front - White Left/front + White/blk Left/front - Violet Right/rear + Violet/blk Right/rear - Green Left/rear + Green/blk Left/rear - You might find more information and available harnesses at http://www.metraonline.com.

Sadly I got this from PRG today: I got a phone call today from Kim and Steve M. saying that the field at the ORV park is unusable due to the truck event over the weekend. There are logs and rocks all over the lower field plus a large amount of mud on the lower portion. It doesn't look like the field will be in any condition to hold a rally-x by Saturday We apologize for any inconvenience this causes anyone. Cheers, Erik Lyden

My sentiments exactly.

Got a paypal account for me to send my donation?!

Time to pray to the weather gods to get the type of weather you're looking for at the rallycross. http://www.wunderground.com/US/WA/McCleary.html