I never thought much about it. I always kinda liked the 18" cones. Easier to
see, etc, etc, yada, yada.
Then at our November event I center-punched one, as I've done so many times
before over the years. There was no missing the sucker, so floor it, nail
it, and keep going.
And I managed to rip my oil cooler off! :-O
Never done THAT before! Thank goodness for my Accusump!
--Rocky
----- Original Message -----
From: "JH" <jamesh220@comcast.net>
To: <pethier@comcast.net>
Cc: "Team.Net Autocross" <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Autox] Cones and timers
>I saw some Harbour Freight cones yesterday for about $4.99 each that were
>teh
> 18" size but lighter bases and thinner material for the cone.B Neat and
> cheap
> but I think these lightweight cones would be hard to stay put on windy
> days or
> when an A-Mod car with big wings go by too quickly.
>
>
>
> I too think the 12" cones are sufficient and less prone to being knocked
> over
> in high wind conditions.B They are also easier to store and easier to
> carry
> when the event is over.
>
>
>
> I've driven karts to fender cars over the years and the 12" cones are
> plenty
> visible.B I think it should be proposed as a new standard.
>
>
>
> Jim Harn
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: pethier@comcast.net
> To: "Larry Steckel" <lorenzoscribe@hotmail.com>
> Cc: "george ryan" <george.ryan@sbcglobal.net>, "Team.Net Autocross"
> <autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 1:08:23 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [Autox] Cones and timers
>
>> From: "Larry Steckel" <lorenzoscribe@hotmail.com>
>> To my mind, a 12 inch cone is simply too short to see at speed.
>
> I don't agree. B In fact, from the perspective of a low car like a Seven
> or a
> formula car, a lot full of 12" cones is a easier to read than a lot full
> of
> 18" cones. B The taller the cones, thicker the forest.
>
> Best cones we ever had were some 12" soft yellow ones that were molded out
> of
> what seemed like pencil erasers. B These suckers would roll under a car
> and
> pop out the other side with no damage to either.
>
> I agree with my son Alan that the solid-base cones ought not be allowed on
> an
> autocross course.
>
> Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
> 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L
> 1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UB "uncle jack"
> 1979 Caterham 7
> 1994 Miata C-package
> 2004 Suburban 8.1
> 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4
> pethier [at] comcast [dot] net
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