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Posted by: trekkor Sep 20 2006, 11:36 PM

thanks to McMark for the hosting

Laguna last weekend:

http://www.914world.com/members/markd/trekkor/Laguna_06.wmv

Sears with Coastal Driving School June 5th:

http://www.914world.com/members/markd/trekkor/CDS-greg_chase.wmv

http://www.914world.com/members/markd/trekkor/sears_reverse.wmv

Ever been BLOWN AWAY by a 935?

http://www.914world.com/members/markd/trekkor/935_blow-by.wmv


Nothing like the track...


KT

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Sep 20 2006, 11:42 PM

I've been blown by two sisters....does that count?

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Sep 20 2006, 11:52 PM

I think I hear the voice of an instructor I know on the first Sears Video, no, yes?

Posted by: trekkor Sep 20 2006, 11:57 PM

Yes, sir!!

Where's Greg W?


KT

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Sep 20 2006, 11:59 PM

ya, the audacity of that driver throwing rocks and dirt onto your nice new paint job

Where is that guy?

Posted by: Travis Neff Sep 21 2006, 12:00 AM

As always, thanks for the vids Trekkor!

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Sep 21 2006, 01:32 AM

that Lotus got smoked despite it's yellow paint. was that the v8 equiped kind?

Posted by: trekkor Sep 21 2006, 08:32 AM

I don't know much about Lotus...Except passing them.


KT

Posted by: Rotten Robby Sep 21 2006, 09:07 AM

Your own sisters don't count...

Posted by: gms Sep 21 2006, 09:19 AM

So that is what the corkscrew looks like from the track!

great video!!

Posted by: Tom Sep 21 2006, 09:49 AM

WOW! Thanks Trekor. Those are some great video's. I've always wanted to drive Laguna , especially the corkscrew. Must be just the most fun you can have in a car with your clothes on.
Tom

Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 21 2006, 09:53 AM

Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 21 2006, 09:55 AM

it counts in arkansas...

Posted by: Rotten Robby Sep 21 2006, 10:11 AM

Oh Gosh... I forgot. Yes it does count in Arkansas. Good point Aaron.

Posted by: grantsfo Sep 21 2006, 10:32 AM

Its sort of like being blown away by a Vette at the end of this video. I thought my car was fairly fast until my first drag race. ...However he never seemed to be able to get away from me completely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQIeGJDK490

Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 21 2006, 10:39 AM

losin some time due to too tall of gears

close ratio is your friend
MSX is a good all around short box

Posted by: Racer Chris Sep 21 2006, 11:11 AM

That was fun Trekkor.Thanks!
I really need to get back to work on my car.

Posted by: trekkor Sep 21 2006, 03:19 PM

In the Sears videos, you can hear a clean accel all the way to redline.
In the Laguna vid, you can hear my carbs choking my motor between 6-7K. Killed my lap times. Lugging up the hills...

It's azaming to me that an increase of only 3 mph average, equals a 5 second lap time improvement


KT

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Sep 21 2006, 03:41 PM

Posted by: maitaiken Sep 21 2006, 04:33 PM

Trekkor, the videos are fantastic. I've been running Laguna since 1977 with GGR. Allow me to share a little tip an old racer gave me way back when. When you down shift for the Corkscrew and make the left turn, the car gets "light" as you are basically almost airborn, UPSHIFT while this is happening and when your car hits the bottom of the turn both hands are back on the wheel and you can be on the power as you are exiting the turn. Try it the next time you are at Laguna. It might be worth a 10th. or 2 off your lap time. It has worked for me in just about every Porsche that I've ever driven there.
Ken Mack...

Posted by: trekkor Sep 21 2006, 05:57 PM

thanks Ken. I should know that because turn 5 at TH ( CCW) is like a "mini-corkscrew" and I figured out that same tecnique there.

Next year...


KT

Posted by: Brad Roberts Sep 21 2006, 06:15 PM

Great job Trekkor! I'm seriously proud of you. I recall when you started all of this... Several of us wondered if you would ever "get it" It appears you are well beyond "get it" now!!

Ken Mack:

Welcome

Well known and respected Porsche guy from San Jose!!



B

Posted by: trekkor Sep 21 2006, 06:29 PM

Thanks's Brad. You rode along with me at Streets at the WCC '04.
So, you have seen me from the start.

Also, *the guy* who guided me through the suspension build.

How many times have you seen me spin the car at the a/x?

Some of the credit must surely go to you. thanks again.


KT

Posted by: xitspd Sep 21 2006, 06:47 PM

Trekkor.

Thanks for sharing with us! Brings back some very fond memories.

Dan

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Sep 21 2006, 06:53 PM

Yes, it was a V8 Lotus....I think he was on track for is first time ever....if he wasn't then I have no excuse for him other than he sucks as a track driver.

Posted by: maitaiken Sep 22 2006, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the kind words Brad.
Ken...

Posted by: pete-stevers Sep 22 2006, 05:11 PM

trek...i have got half the staff here at fruits and greens watching your performances!!!
keep it up!!!
steve

Posted by: trekkor Sep 22 2006, 05:24 PM

Right on!!


KT

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 22 2006, 10:22 PM

Trekkor, good stuff ....I'm holding onto my office chair
Marty

Posted by: trekkor Sep 22 2006, 10:35 PM

Marty, listen to your headers!!


KT