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05-03-2005, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
What kind of speed did you get on the straights?
I was hitting about 122 mph before breaking into turn one and the same before breaking for turn 5. Basically, I was clost to topping out in 4th gear and never went into 5th.
I was in the novice group so sometimes I'd get caught in traffic leading up to the straight or have to lose a little speed executing a pass or lifting a bit to allow someone to pass me.
Saturday was my first time on the track so I was caution (i.e. not that good). Weather on Sunday was an issue with rain, snow, sleet, etc.. But I did have one dry session.
05-03-2005, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
I love that track. Been lucky enough to have been there a couple of times. I really wish they had that track in Gran Turismo 4. Oh well.
05-03-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dmp
stock suspension? 
Great, and HUGE Pics! :D
Great, and HUGE Pics! :DCar is totally stock except has Mobul 600 DOT4 brake fluid.
Here is what happenned on day one. This guy had a bad day at the track. His car had 1300 miles on it. It was the first (and probably last) time it saw the track.
05-03-2005, 10:23 AM
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^no it doesn't...i feel bad for the owner of that Elise......
nice HUUUUUUUGE pics..hehe i liked them a lot. 8 does look flat while cornering..haha but i swear she rools a good amount. ah well glad you had fun and were safe.
poor Elise again
nice HUUUUUUUGE pics..hehe i liked them a lot. 8 does look flat while cornering..haha but i swear she rools a good amount. ah well glad you had fun and were safe.
poor Elise again
05-03-2005, 10:43 AM
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^ooo good call. hehe if i was him i'd just say i roled it in a ditch :D haha but if they cal lhis bluff he could be in lots of trouble.that whoel insurence fraud thingy. lol
the truth is alwasy the best coarse......i thikn i'll check with USAA adn see if driving school is covered..hehe now you got em thinking ZoomZoomH :D
the truth is alwasy the best coarse......i thikn i'll check with USAA adn see if driving school is covered..hehe now you got em thinking ZoomZoomH :D
05-03-2005, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
Hi Alan,
I was hitting about 122 mph before breaking into turn one and the same before breaking for turn 5. Basically, I was clost to topping out in 4th gear and never went into 5th.
I was in the novice group so sometimes I'd get caught in traffic leading up to the straight or have to lose a little speed executing a pass or lifting a bit to allow someone to pass me.
Saturday was my first time on the track so I was caution (i.e. not that good). Weather on Sunday was an issue with rain, snow, sleet, etc.. But I did have one dry session.
I was hitting about 122 mph before breaking into turn one and the same before breaking for turn 5. Basically, I was clost to topping out in 4th gear and never went into 5th.
I was in the novice group so sometimes I'd get caught in traffic leading up to the straight or have to lose a little speed executing a pass or lifting a bit to allow someone to pass me.
Saturday was my first time on the track so I was caution (i.e. not that good). Weather on Sunday was an issue with rain, snow, sleet, etc.. But I did have one dry session.
Did you go as part of the Windy City BMW club? I was planning to go but things didn't work out. My buddy in a black Prelude (from Michigan) ended up going. I only went there once a few years ago and since then have never been able to go back no matter how hard I tried.
Were there any other RX8's there?
05-03-2005, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8 JET
Did you go as part of the Windy City BMW club? I was planning to go but things didn't work out. My buddy in a black Prelude (from Michigan) ended up going. I only went there once a few years ago and since then have never been able to go back no matter how hard I tried.
Were there any other RX8's there?
Were there any other RX8's there?
Yes, this was with Windy City BMW. I'm a windy city member and I'm also signed up for their Gingerman school in June.
I remember your friend's Prelude. He was in a more advanced run group. I was in the novice group. I was the only RX8 on the track but there was another red one in the padock but no numbers on it so it was a friend/guest/other car of someone.
05-05-2005, 02:02 PM
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dang those are awesome pics, the one with the briggs & stratton in the background is kinda' funny though (to me anyway). Car looks mean as crap taking those turns, amazing
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