>it is the closet rally to where I live.
OFRP is still in the closet? When is it going to come out? Sorry, couldn't resist; with my typing I hade better watch myelf.
>In regards to costs, I should be able to keep some things
>down because I have a friend that owns a machine shop who
>has already given me free range to hone my skills on his
>machines, and the even better part is he is an old racer and
>knows people all over the place that might be able to help
>me.
Excellent deal; this is good.
In regards to fuel, my school is big into Ethanoel use
>and research so my plan right now is to run the car on E85.
Doensn't methanol have a significantly lower engery content per volume of fuel? If so, that is a good reason not to use ethanol.
>And, I might be able to get a deal on fuel, because a kid's
>family on my floor just invested in an Ethanoel refining
>plant, and he says that he would be willing to get me a
>meeting with someone if I actually decided to rally.
You may not want to haul 30 gallons of ethanol over a 1000 mile tow, for safety. And if you run out, could you use pump gas?
I was wondering if car
>auctions are a good place to find low priced cars.
If you are careful. Remember, many cars at auctions are problem cars, especially older ones. If you are a wrencher, then this is a fine way to get bodies and parts cheaps, but count on rebuilding everything fully. If you look at damaged cars, make sure there are no wrinkles in the firewall, floorpan, or roof columns; these will create weak spots, even if straightened, that rallying will really work on. I may get some wrecked shells for the next car, but I will be REALLY picky.
>PS. No need to worry about a wife yet, no ladies in my life
>yet, but trust me they will have to put up with my racing
>addiction.
Be careful; they're tricky! :7
Mark