is this RX8 stock???
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...21&q=rx8&hl=en
i googled some videos on RX8s and watched this one. a lot of the cars this guy takes out on the track are POS's... but near the end he also takes out an NSX. anyone know who this is? is his car stock or is it majorly modded? either his car is sick fast, he's an amazing driver, or both.... great driving in an 8!!! |
Originally Posted by 23109VC
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...21&q=rx8&hl=en
i googled some videos on RX8s and watched this one. a lot of the cars this guy takes out on the track are POS's... but near the end he also takes out an NSX. anyone know who this is? is his car stock or is it majorly modded? either his car is sick fast, he's an amazing driver, or both.... great driving in an 8!!! |
i have seen the video before. i do not recall who it is.. but is is stock or very close to stock.. if you can he another cars exhaust above your, well theres a sign...
it is not a turbo if that is what you are thinking.. btw.. everyone had an instructor.... they all were learning / new.. beers :beer: |
Yeah, I have seen that video also. If your on Google video, search on Trackaddict Rx8, you'll find a bunch.
I believe that is Trackaddict himself (aka TA) driving before he became an instructor. Hangs out in the SE forum. Swoope, You know who he is - Olddragger's friend that had the other clogged fuel pump. And he is a very nice guy to meet, btw. |
Originally Posted by dbright007
Yeah, I have seen that video also. If your on Google video, search on Trackaddict Rx8, you'll find a bunch.
I believe that is Trackaddict himself (aka TA) driving before he became an instructor. Hangs out in the SE forum. Swoope, You know who he is - Olddragger's friend that had the other clogged fuel pump. And he is a very nice guy to meet, btw. love you guys... i have been to ra for years watching races... i have alway been amazed as to how they do the under the bridge drop away corner. the video makes it look easy.. beers :beer: |
According to the blurb on the video they were doing red flag training. Suspect the other guys were not actually racing.
Also the guy seemed to be driving well within the cars limit. He didnt change gear very often and not once did I see the TC light come on. If you pushing hard then that thing should be flashing like a glitter ball in a 70's disco :) |
Originally Posted by Rookiescot
According to the blurb on the video they were doing red flag training. Suspect the other guys were not actually racing.
Also the guy seemed to be driving well within the cars limit. He didnt change gear very often and not once did I see the TC light come on. If you pushing hard then that thing should be flashing like a glitter ball in a 70's disco :) TC light doesn't flash when it is turned off. And you can't see any lights on the dash anyway. He passes people and looks smooth doing it, cause he is good. |
TA usually drives with DSC disabled, and yes, he is a very competent, very quick driver, who knows how to hustle the 8 around a track. his car is mildly modified, at the time of most of those videos. IMO, he gets everything out of the car, and then gets in the passenger seat, and teaches others how to drive better.
and swoope, yea, turn 12, after going under the bridge, the first few times, it feels like you are going to drive off the face of the earth. But once you get used to trusting that the road is still there, it is not as scary. |
i totally own all the noobs at RA...
in forza :( |
Originally Posted by BigOLundh
i totally own all the noobs at RA...
in forza :( |
Forza is awesome, track elevations and dimensions are all close to exact so it can be a good training tool for learning a track.
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That vid was pretty early in my track experience days. In HPDE the car ability often far exceeds the driver ability so it is not uncommon for high powered cars to be passed by lesser ones. Hence my aparent pwning of the track that day.
I havn't done many videos lately due to the hectic pace when instructing 2 students and driving my own sessions as well but if you look at the road atlanta videos from 2006 you can see a bit of a different scenario and faster speeds. |
I'm stock
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Charles, I enjoy your posts. Would be a pleasure to meet you.
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watching those videos give me an itch to road trip down to hotlanta!
TA is a very good driver |
Originally Posted by Crazy Rx-8 Driver
watching those videos give me an itch to road trip down to hotlanta!
TA is a very good driver |
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
I'll have a bunch more stuff done to my car, plus the nitrous should work 100%, so I will look forward to showing them off to Denny, Chas, Pam, Levent, Don, and the rest.
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