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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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I don't normally wear a seat belt in my drive way.
How long is your driveway if you been averaging 31.1 mph in it???

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Mark hurry up and get us a video of that monster.
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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Mark hurry up and get us a video of that monster.
I'll volunteer video services as long as I can wear my helmet...I've heard stories. lol
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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I'll volunteer video services as long as I can wear my helmet...I've heard stories. lol
Just make sure he has had nothing to drink and I am sure you will be ok.. Let the videotaping begin.. Come on Mark..
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001-WS6
How long is your driveway if you been averaging 31.1 mph in it???

Rick
He has a circular driveway. I've heard he's been driving on it for hours, upshifting, then downshifting, then upshifting, then downshifting again... to pretend he's at the track.

His neighbors have also reported hearing what sounds like Mark's voice trying to impersonate high engine RPMs.

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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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Wakeboarding. I'm goofy (vernacular to describe a riding position where the left leg is in the back.
We call it goofy foot here, left footed surfer going right on a wave.
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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We have a protoype 427 TT from LPE that John(RIP) made from a Z06 clutch.9,000 miles of bite without a slip only 1 time pedal stuck to floor fo 30 minutes,on a 115 Deg.day.It never repeated itself.
My husband Dave at Xtreme may pull the bill for a part#,if it exists he only made several.
They were in the 2500.00+ range but all who drive it are amazed its not broke nor feels worn at all,stock pedal pressurse
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
An auto swap. RPM trans and a Yank convertor.

I picked up my car earlier tonight and all I can say is wow. The partial throttle acceleration is incredible. You can just start to ease into the throttle and instantly see 5-6 #'s of boost. The spool is awesome!!.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to RoadRebel / aka Dr. Phil for all of his work and patience with my car. Everything came together beautifully.

After having three different combos (ProCharger, TT's with an M6 and stock motor, and now TT's with a forged motor and an auto) I finally have the perfect combo for my needs.

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What's next .... a sex change ? Everyone knows car makers put in the autos for the ladies.


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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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I'll remember that as I drive by your pile of driveline carnage.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Mark not everyone can afford to put a auto in their car. Some of us make a lot less than you..
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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What's next .... a sex change ? Everyone knows car makers put in the autos for the ladies.


Dan

Sweet
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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I'll remember that as I drive by your pile of driveline carnage.
Mine won't break .... it was built in the good ol' US of A .

Maybe even in your back yard.

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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06VET
Mine won't break .... it was built in the good ol' US of A .

Maybe even in your back yard.

Dan
And they SAY that people from CANADA are not FUNNY
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06VET
Mine won't break .... it was built in the good ol' US of A .
Have you had a chance to get your 408 to the track? If not then that sorta explains why you haven't grenaded anything in the driveline yet.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Can you road race the auto tranny and be competitive? Or is it just good for straight line performance? Does it downshift like a regular auto tranny or do you have to do something special? How is the fun factor compared to a 6 speed?
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Can you road race the auto tranny and be competitive? Or is it just good for straight line performance? Does it downshift like a regular auto tranny or do you have to do something special? How is the fun factor compared to a 6 speed?
No, to the first question.
It will not go to limit (consistant reliable fast laps) road racing with a good driver. Even a six speed may need a pump and cooler. It is also heavy in comparision. The lightest to my knowledge for road racing, is a Jerico (about 6K), which is what LG uses.

Excellent for short sprints if set-up correctly.

It can be programmed and is dependant on converter.

Fun factor is REALLY subjective to user and situation.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Have you had a chance to get your 408 to the track? If not then that sorta explains why you haven't grenaded anything in the driveline yet.
Been to the track twice and both times it started raining while in the line to start. The owner of the track told me to stay away , something about my good fortune and it's impact on the other cars .

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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Can you road race the auto tranny and be competitive?
not really, especially not with an aggressive stall
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