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by 63MiniR
Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: MINI Lounge
Topic: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region
Replies: 9
Views: 5657

Re: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region

Thanks, Dave. I look forward to meeting you as well.
by 63MiniR
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: MINI Lounge
Topic: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region
Replies: 9
Views: 5657

Re: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region

Sorry about the delay, Dave. I'm not sure which specific events at this time. I joined HVR a while back, and still need to get my competition license. HVR uses Hallet for their recommended school, but they use their own track cars as far as I know. I have seen that HVR has used Kansas Speedway for a...
by 63MiniR
Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: MINI Lounge
Topic: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region
Replies: 9
Views: 5657

Re: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region

Thanks for the reply, Dave. Right now ,the only issue I'm having is difficulty in engaging 2nd and sometimes 3rd gear, particularly with downshifts. The gearbox ( stock synchro, I think ) was rebuilt not long ago, so hopefully a linkage adjustment issue or something not too extensive. Also, need thr...
by 63MiniR
Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: MINI Lounge
Topic: Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region
Replies: 9
Views: 5657

Looking for race mechanic SW Missouri region

I picked up a 63 Mini R for vintage racing about a year ago, from a shop in the Chicago area. The car is in great shape, but needs some work by an experienced mechanic regarding a gearbox issue and a few minor details. Not racing it yet, but hope to start in the next year or so. I live in Joplin, an...