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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 11:55 PM
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Went to a one day performance driving school this week with an interesting outcome. I have attended the Ron Fellows course but this was the first time lapping my own 2017 non-Z51 A8 with MRC and upgraded Z51 sway bars. We did 3 sessions of 8-10 laps each and my average lap times decreased almost exactly 10 seconds each session. Track is 2.25 miles. This can be addictive.
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Different Sanctioning Groups have very different rules about roll cages. Make sure you install the correct cage

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Great job! Yes it is extremely addicting. Very rewarding as well, especially as you see lap times fall. Be smooth and safe, look ahead and have fun!

Not sure what relevance Richard's post regarding roll cages has here.
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Great job! Yes it is extremely addicting. Very rewarding as well, especially as you see lap times fall. Be smooth and safe, look ahead and have fun!

Not sure what relevance Richard's post regarding roll cages has here.
Well..................it's a progressive, addictive activity
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