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Old 01-25-2008, 07:38 PM
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Default Help! I went to the track a few days ago and my laps times have gone up significantl

Can anyone offer an explanation?

I drove the same lines I always drive, brakes never faded, oil temps were good, seating and hand position felt great.

Anyone just have an off day?

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Is is April yet?




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Old 01-25-2008, 07:43 PM
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Maybe you need more horsepower
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eh, to high tire pressures.
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You need to change your line in white out conditions. And a little easier on the brakes, also go back to the stock calipers and stock tire!! The Brembo's and Pirelli's are overkill.... Always trying to Help JD

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Originally Posted by Katech
Maybe you need more horsepower
Is there ever a time when you don't?
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I understand the Fins have some special tires for those conditions;-)
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Use studded tires?
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Have we put on some weight during the holidays?
Old 01-25-2008, 10:51 PM
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you need Randy the Ice Racer lessons!
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The garages look sweet in any type of weather.
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LOL! That is great Mike! Those garages look a little small though..

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Quit complaining you wimp. Just breakout your Hoosier tire chains and a warm hat for under your helmet.
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Trail Braking?
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Whole new meaning to <koff> DRIFTING.
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Just add a little more steering input. Everything will be fine.

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Originally Posted by C6400hp
eh, to high tire pressures.
I'm not sure....the tires were doing nothing but spinning so possibly.


Originally Posted by JDIllon
You need to change your line in white out conditions. And a little easier on the brakes, also go back to the stock calipers and stock tire!! The Brembo's and Pirelli's are overkill.... Always trying to Help JD
JD,

A different line would put me in the middle of a corn field.
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Originally Posted by 63Corvette
I understand the Fins have some special tires for those conditions;-)


Originally Posted by gonzalezfj
Use studded tires?
Frank, Does the RS6 come with that option?

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Grip is everything....
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Originally Posted by Bink
The garages look sweet in any type of weather.
True, but it's a real tease when you can't pull the cars out.

Originally Posted by Adam Boca
LOL! That is great Mike! Those garages look a little small though..

Adam
8 more weeks Adam.....


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Originally Posted by snitz
Quit complaining you wimp. Just breakout your Hoosier tire chains and a warm hat for under your helmet.
Do the chains come in CF?


Originally Posted by heavychevy
Trail Braking?
......whether I liked it or not.

Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Whole new meaning to <koff> DRIFTING.


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