[Z06] So close I can taste it!
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Racer
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From: Washington
So close I can taste it!
These are my times at the track tonight:
13.074
13.095
13.024
13.016
13.077
I just couldn't get over the hump. I'm sure you pros are laughing at me, but for me these are good times. I just want to get into the 12's so that I can stop for a little while. :)
13.074
13.095
13.024
13.016
13.077
I just couldn't get over the hump. I'm sure you pros are laughing at me, but for me these are good times. I just want to get into the 12's so that I can stop for a little while. :)
Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Re: So close I can taste it! (Swimmer)
Your times are pretty consistent, Scott. Don't sweat the 12's, they'll come with practice. You know the car is capable of it. Once you break into the 12's you may have to stop racing for awhile anyway. Most tracks won't let convertibles run 12's without a roll bar. At least that way when people ask you how fast the car is, you can tell them you don't know because its SO fast they won't let you run anymore. :D
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Racer
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From: Washington
Re: So close I can taste it! (Hutch)
FINALLY! Here are my times from last night:
12.969
13.063
12.865 @ 111.27
13.020
They didn't say anything about me not having a roll bar, but I think you right, I'm supposed to have one now.
:yesnod:
12.969
13.063
12.865 @ 111.27
13.020
They didn't say anything about me not having a roll bar, but I think you right, I'm supposed to have one now.
:yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Re: So close I can taste it! (Swimmer)
HOOAH!!!
Congrats, Scott! Those are seriously decent times for 2001 on street tires. And without a doubt, mid-12's are close at hand.
Have fun! :cheers:
Congrats, Scott! Those are seriously decent times for 2001 on street tires. And without a doubt, mid-12's are close at hand.
Have fun! :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Lone Tree CO
Re: So close I can taste it! (Hutch)
You guys don't understan just how good those times really are. This track REALLY SUCKS!!!
Many people that have come from the mainland have lost close to a full second on our track here. I would drop at least .5 off those time for comparison sake. :D :D
GREAT RUNS swimmer :cheers: :D
Many people that have come from the mainland have lost close to a full second on our track here. I would drop at least .5 off those time for comparison sake. :D :D
GREAT RUNS swimmer :cheers: :D
Safety Car
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From: Hawaii
Re: So close I can taste it! (Swimmer)
I think you can still go faster. It was very humid and not very cold last night, so I think you still have another .1 or .2 to go! Did you run out of gas on the way home?
Melting Slicks
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From: not speeding just flying low
Re: So close I can taste it! (NoMercy)
I was going to say I thought those were good times for that track out there! I remembered Bill saying somthing to that effect when he came to visit us...er...uh...visit his car, I mean! :D
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Racer
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From: Washington
Re: So close I can taste it! (NoMercy)
Thanks NoMercy! Nobody seems to believe me when I tell them how slow our track is out here. Maybe they will listen to you :)
Maurice: Nope, I didn't run out of gas. The gas gage was WAAY below E. Now I know how Kramer felt when he was test driving the SAAB.
Maurice: Nope, I didn't run out of gas. The gas gage was WAAY below E. Now I know how Kramer felt when he was test driving the SAAB.
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Racer
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From: Washington
Re: So close I can taste it! (Gash Hunter)
But doesn't everything get bumped up a second when you have a convertible? Although I've ran in the 12's several times now, so I guess they don't car. :cool:
Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Re: So close I can taste it! (Swimmer)
Yeh, I think it depends on the particular track. Running mid-12's, no one has ever insisted I wear a helmet or snooped under the car for a drive shaft loop. Tech Inspection consists of taking your money and marking your race number on the glass. :) They do insist on long pants and no flip flops, though. Of course, that may be standard racing fare in Hawaii, eh Scott? :D
Le Mans Master
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From: Lone Tree CO
Re: So close I can taste it! (Hutch)
They do insist on long pants and no flip flops, though. Of course, that may be standard racing fare in Hawaii, eh Scott? :D