A visit with Jeff at Rothsport
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A visit with Jeff at Rothsport
Here on biz, but I had a chance to visit the shop where Claudia (the new RSA) will be molested with a few mods.
I can't say that I've ever met a man with a greater grasp on his own passion and subject than Jeff. Can't wait till we dial the car in, and even worse, can't wait the next year until I can afford to do the engine.
His (own) slide valve intake systems are indeed a thing of beauty and joy - as is the shop, the machine room, the engine and gear room, as are the cars in the back (among them, a couple long noses, one stock and the other a race prepped car, both for sale).
Just a public shout out to two guys (Steve W. and Jeff G.) who have carried passion, knowledge and ***** out hard work into great success - and cool stuff for us.
I can't say that I've ever met a man with a greater grasp on his own passion and subject than Jeff. Can't wait till we dial the car in, and even worse, can't wait the next year until I can afford to do the engine.
His (own) slide valve intake systems are indeed a thing of beauty and joy - as is the shop, the machine room, the engine and gear room, as are the cars in the back (among them, a couple long noses, one stock and the other a race prepped car, both for sale).
Just a public shout out to two guys (Steve W. and Jeff G.) who have carried passion, knowledge and ***** out hard work into great success - and cool stuff for us.
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I'm trying to remember the mods you had planned to be done at Rothsport? Maybe suspension, etc.? I remember you mentioning re-gearing...that alone will be an incredible upgrade for your low mile RSA.
I was on their website earlier today looking at their billet aluminum fan hub...then their high butterfly EFI intake system...then their billet short shifter...then their, you get the idea.
With companies like this and the great products and service they prove, there's no reason I'll ever out-grow the thrills this car can prove.
I was on their website earlier today looking at their billet aluminum fan hub...then their high butterfly EFI intake system...then their billet short shifter...then their, you get the idea.
With companies like this and the great products and service they prove, there's no reason I'll ever out-grow the thrills this car can prove.
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Jeff's great - he's a really passionate guy about these cars and all things performance. He's a heck of a driver too.
He's direct and doesn't waste words, but you get the sense when he's telling you about something, that he knows what he's talking about and won't lead you astray.
Both he and Steve Weiner are really great guys - they know these cars well, and having them local to me is frankly very financially difficult
He's direct and doesn't waste words, but you get the sense when he's telling you about something, that he knows what he's talking about and won't lead you astray.
Both he and Steve Weiner are really great guys - they know these cars well, and having them local to me is frankly very financially difficult
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I'd be in serious trouble were that shop nearby.
At the moment we are doing: PSS10s, a re-gear of the tranny (2-5), LWF and clutch work, LSD (Jeff nixed the OS Giken and we have a Guard unit there (also a thing of beauty and joy), RS adj sway bars, 2d oil cooler (up front left), and will also work up a brake setup - bling is also happening.
Little Claudia's life is changing...she should wake up.
At the moment we are doing: PSS10s, a re-gear of the tranny (2-5), LWF and clutch work, LSD (Jeff nixed the OS Giken and we have a Guard unit there (also a thing of beauty and joy), RS adj sway bars, 2d oil cooler (up front left), and will also work up a brake setup - bling is also happening.
Little Claudia's life is changing...she should wake up.
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Jeff is solid people, so is Earl who works there at Rothsport. Jeff's passion, knowledge and shear mechanical/engineering capabilities are top of any class.
Jeff, Earl and I were among 17 drivers who did a drive from Booneville to the coast and up to Stinson Beach (Nor. Cal) in 2006 at an Rgruppe event that may be the most thrilling road drive I/we have ever done. We still see each other and smile at the thought of that Brilliant drive. Transcendent!
Kai, why nix the Gikan? I have heard wonderful things about that LSD.
Jeff, Earl and I were among 17 drivers who did a drive from Booneville to the coast and up to Stinson Beach (Nor. Cal) in 2006 at an Rgruppe event that may be the most thrilling road drive I/we have ever done. We still see each other and smile at the thought of that Brilliant drive. Transcendent!
Kai, why nix the Gikan? I have heard wonderful things about that LSD.
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Kai, why nix the Gikan? I have heard wonderful things about that LSD.
Chris; what I heard from Jeff were his questions regarding one or two long term reliability issues. All of us have heard good things regarding these units (it was Steve who sold me on the OS to begin with, after all).
I yield to Jeff's opinion however, and after having handled the GT jewel ... won't regret the decision at all. These are indeed proven performers.
The last thing I would want to do here is openly question the OS Giken diffs, but merely indicate that I have abdicated the choice to a guy I absolutely trust.
Yes, Claudia willl get one if his billet short shift units also....
Chris; what I heard from Jeff were his questions regarding one or two long term reliability issues. All of us have heard good things regarding these units (it was Steve who sold me on the OS to begin with, after all).
I yield to Jeff's opinion however, and after having handled the GT jewel ... won't regret the decision at all. These are indeed proven performers.
The last thing I would want to do here is openly question the OS Giken diffs, but merely indicate that I have abdicated the choice to a guy I absolutely trust.
Yes, Claudia willl get one if his billet short shift units also....
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I have absoultely decided that I will save up the bucks this year so that Jeff and his crew can build a nasty street engine for Claudia. After a bit of fun and training in her, we'll find where I best fit in and buy/build a dedicated race car.
I'm screwed!!!
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We still see each other and smile at the thought of that Brilliant drive. Transcendent!
I just can't help but grin at the thought of a bunch of (really happy middle aged) guys in a long string of German Frogs tearing up a wonderful road...
Transcendental indeed!!!
I just can't help but grin at the thought of a bunch of (really happy middle aged) guys in a long string of German Frogs tearing up a wonderful road...
Transcendental indeed!!!