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Old 10-20-2008, 04:21 PM
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Greetings

I went to the ALMS finale at Laguna Seca and although the race was pretty boring with the saftey car pilot getting the points for most laps led....

However, if you have not heard the C6R under full acceleration, I made a video.. make sure you take some dramamine when you watch it, I am not a great camera guy...

linkski: http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t...rent=vette.flv

It was deafeningly loud when you were there...

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Old 10-20-2008, 04:27 PM
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Here are some clear photos of the cars:




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so, is there a scoop under the car to bring air up through that rear radiator?
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so, is there a scoop under the car to bring air up through that rear radiator?
No bottom is flat. Look at a pic from the top of the car. You will see NACA ducts
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I seen that done a lot.
Makes a lot of sense, there's a large vacuum at the back of the car, it not only helps fill it in but keeps the fluid cool to boot.

The size of the cooler tells you how hot things get!
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That is the AC condenser.
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that was a terrific race and VERY close. I'm glad porsche wrapped it up for P2, and it should be cool to see acura in P1 next year!

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