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> My car is becoming a race car..., If you haven't noticed
Trekkor
post Jul 21 2004, 12:22 AM
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It may take a while, but it will.

I've seen many nice cars in person recently.
I'm inspired to modify. It's a transformer, if you will. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Andy Schmidt's , Martin Baker's, Bill Pickering's , Randal Barrick's, Rich Bontempi's, Steve Nieslony's, Rob Ways', Darren Dowd's, The Jagermeister GT, etc.

I have many items on the wish list...Don't you?

My six in the car
Five point harness
Killer exhaust
Freaky trans
Crazy big brakes
Rear flares ( like that e-bay thing )
Front spoiler
Misc fiberglass
5 lug coversion
Slicks ( track only )
Roll cage
Removable track wing

...and keep it street legal. Ouch...

I'm outta control. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

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post Jul 21 2004, 06:23 AM
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Well don't look in your mirror long as I will be there soon also.

What's the saying? "Porsche only makes race cars, But some of them can be driven on the street." or something like that. My co-worker and are always poking fun. I tell him it is easier to drive a Porsche on the street that a Ford on the track.
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post Jul 21 2004, 07:53 AM
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Yea, me too. All I need now is a LOT of MONEY and a LOT of TIME.
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post Jul 21 2004, 08:17 AM
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Trekkor....

Do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Welcome to the dark side...muuuhahahahahah

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post Jul 21 2004, 10:09 AM
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When you first start modifying that pretty little car a voice goes off in the back of your head that says, "Don't change that beautifuf little car, you'll ruin the value and everyone will think your stupid."

But after the first (or "Nth") modification you don't pay attention to that voice anymore.
Once you start you never go back.

I love race cars.
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post Jul 21 2004, 12:45 PM
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T Racer, I just lowered the price on the 5 point harness I'm offering in classifieds - $70

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post Jul 21 2004, 02:33 PM
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Hay, Doug, do you have a pic and/or some dimensions on that fuel cell?

Mines becoming a race car also (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 21 2004, 03:04 PM
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Hey JP,

I just got the pics from doug... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I'm looking at that thing too...I just haven't measured around the trunk yet to see how much room I've got left for my oil cooler setup...i'm upgrading to a "BIG" cooler...

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post Jul 21 2004, 03:18 PM
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Oh yeah, I need racing seats, too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

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post Jul 21 2004, 03:19 PM
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If I could just find where my wife hid the check book, one of mine would be heading that way...
still might
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post Jul 21 2004, 04:13 PM
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When you first start modifying that pretty little car a voice goes off in the back of your head that says, "Don't change that beautifuf little car, you'll ruin the value and everyone will think your stupid."

But after the first (or "Nth") modification you don't pay attention to that voice anymore.
Once you start you never go back.

I love race cars.


I know what you mean. My car keeps saying do it, the PO has it off to a good start already so might as well finish it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) Did I say that out loud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 21 2004, 06:05 PM
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I am with you guys - started out with just a 6 conversion for the street...
ahhh well..this weekend off to Sears Point (I still can't say Infineon Race Way) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif)


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post Jul 21 2004, 06:21 PM
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T,

I would first invest in a decent seat. It will be worth 1-2 seconds at the end of the day. The body starts to fatigue when you are trying to hold yourself in place around every corner.

I say run the car as is.. sell it.. then buy someones elses "project". It will be cheaper in the long run.


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post Jul 21 2004, 08:55 PM
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I say run the car as is.. sell it.. then buy someones elses "project". It will be cheaper in the long run.


Mr. T... Dr. Brad is right. You've done more in 6 months than most of us in 3 years.

Rich Bontempi told me day one, when I first went in to his shop, to drive the car for at least a year just to get seat time.

Say after me, what is important, "SEAT TIME"......
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post Jul 21 2004, 10:51 PM
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Repeat after Randal----SEAT TIME!!!
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post Jul 21 2004, 10:57 PM
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I think that a time trial or road course type class in your 914 will make a huge difference as well........you have more time to "think and learn/practice" than on the auto-x course......
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post Jul 22 2004, 12:37 AM
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Watch out Trekkor. Once on the tracks...you're really screwed...money flies out of the pockets then!

But I like it an order of magnitude over Auto-X!

And if you're willing to spend the money, building your car from scratch is fun. Expensive. But fun!

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post Jul 22 2004, 06:02 AM
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I like building my car but I REALLY like driving it.
Buy a running project car so you can drive it and work on it.

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post Jul 22 2004, 10:39 AM
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Mr. T.

Seat time not only gives you the experience to become a better driver, it also helps you decide where you want to compete.

With all the classes and options before you it's easy to spend a lot of time and money on your car and then turn around and do something completely different, when you finally figure out what you REALLY want to do.

Bill's suggestion to take a drivers eductation course is a good one. For $250, a motel room, gas and some safety equipment, you'll have a ball over the 3 day event. But heed his other warning, as it is seriously addicting.
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post Mar 16 2005, 01:45 AM
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Well, 8 months have passed. I've run 14 a/x's and one night of drag racing.

The season has just started and the WCC track day should be amazing.

My suspension is dialed, I'm on race tires, the SIX is monsterous, what can I say? Things are working out in my favor. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

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