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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by shawn22
And I'm trying to get some rides this time so I can see how its done.

plz and thx
How tall are you and would be uncomfortable in a stock seat with a stock 3 point and me in a race seat with six point and a HANS?

I have a full cage so the stock seat puts the head quite high up there....
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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6'2ish, and no.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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I was about to register to race PTE before leaving for the West Coast last week and I'm glad I didn't. Got word today my truck has (a) blown headgasket(s) and the cheapest way possible is $2,300 to fix.

No tracking for me anytime soon...or at all in 2009.

Yay.
wtfux. Put plates on the SER and drive that bitch. If it breaks on the way there, oh well, it was bound to happen at some point.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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its getting closer and I still have to do my brake/pads/fluid but atleast this weekend I'll get the clutch and lighten flywheel done.

Oh yeah this will be the first time doing road course too.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JETSWU87
sounds silly, but it does help a lot. I was so much more prepared at VIR vs summit, just because i rode along about 6-7 sessions at VIR before and knew what to expect.
I'm sure it does but for now I'll make do. Besides... I'm more of a hands on gotta do it to learn it kinda person


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She will be fine.. you on the other hand mmmmmmm I'm not to sure about...



what kinda powers you guise talking about?

For the PT class (and one day when I'm good enough) I think my base class was like an F and with all my mods I got bumped up to a D. Should be fun!
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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what kinda powers you guise talking about?

For the PT class (and one day when I'm good enough) I think my base class was like an F and with all my mods I got bumped up to a D. Should be fun!
I'm only putting down 119-120 right now but power has nothing to do with it. I'm running lap times 1-2 seconds (2:21ish) behind the E30's last time we checked. But you will see that low HP cars give the big power cars fits in the corners in almost every run group. Dont wory about going "fast" your first time out. You will have the most fun when you are in the corners. 120+ on the straights is boring, hanging on for dear life at 45 thats super fun!!!!!

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OH, were going again this time buddy....

Even with your gobs of spare power.....you aint catchin me....

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Gobs of power????? does not compute.......see above....
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by The Wok
Where'd you get 13whp from?

Got rid of the driver's seat dildo that was causing parasitic drag?
I got super sweet ebay parts. And a tune from the God of miatas....richard simmons.

PS Dildo's still installed.



Originally Posted by notsogoodfeline
I'm sure it does but for now I'll make do. Besides... I'm more of a hands on gotta do it to learn it kinda person
I was saying anything you do will help....IE videos, video games...mental stuff, not just ride alongs.

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She will be fine.. you on the other hand mmmmmmm I'm not to sure about...

you comin out to retest the brake markers strength?
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Default Re: NASA @ VIR March 28-29
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you comin out to retest the brake markers strength?
Those damn things are strong I have the dents to prove it....... Hopefully I keep all four on the paved part all weekend. Thats the plan at least but I aint promis'n shit.
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Default Re: NASA @ VIR March 28-29
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I'm only putting down 119-120 right now but power has nothing to do with it. I'm running lap times 1-2 seconds (2:21ish) behind the E30's last time we checked. But you will see that low HP cars give the big power cars fits in the corners in almost every run group. Dont wory about going "fast" your first time out. You will have the most fun when you are in the corners. 120+ on the straights is boring, hanging on for dear life at 45 thats super fun!!!!!
yea that's what i was being told. I <3 corners. hopefully I will learn loads the easy way... and not go off track in a corner.

i'm not too worried about the fastness- i need to learn and work on lines.

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Default Re: NASA @ VIR March 28-29
Originally Posted by shawn22
6'2ish, and no.
I figured as much but thought I would offer anyway. I had not anticipated instructing when I bought a seat and belts...

Good luck!

Originally Posted by vbspec
Gobs of power????? does not compute.......see above....
Gobs more than me at least. I am sure that I have just over 100 right now. You got the better gearbox as well....
--Doug
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