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[PandaCopyRight]

28 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

right but it would be a similar case if say a honda fit got hit by a X7 that isn't going to be a fair fight.

The same as having a car from the 90s in the same accident as a similar class car from 2020, obviously the new one should do a hell of a lot better.
I mean the cars are built to pass certain crash test standards, so yes comparing 2 completely different cars is not really fair, but thats what people always do.

[PandaCopyRight]

28 minutes ago, chaozbandit said:

 

ICYMI

 

 

 

But also I've shot the other car, which is from Canada. Unfortunately that iteration is no longer with us but the full rebuild is underway. For reference, many of these are full competition vehicles hence their classification in Unlimited class. Lightly modified cars that compete in Street or Street Modified are in most cases still legal for street use or double duty as HPDE.

 

 

Have seen that DT video when it came out

[Fast_N_Curious]

On 4/5/2020 at 5:16 PM, 711jrp said:

Preaching to the converted I'll get some pictures of my miller 1020 stroked and sleeved twin spark I used to run, that was close to 190HP on 100ll  its still under the stairs at my shop.

That's a highly sought after engine  

Good to know they still exist in the wild... I know I always wanted one!

 

Im toying with the notion of getting a two stroke RX model from the early 2000s.

Can be had for $1000-$1500 and it's a great platform to mod because the potential is already there for some serious speed. And at this point, you know the motor must have already been updated to the later exhaust manifold o-ring design. You also know the dreaded grey fuel lines have likely been replaced as well. 

 

That is, if I don't spend all of my extra money on computer parts first.... lol 

[Oshino Shinobu]

New steeringwheel came in today. All fitted, about 30 minutes total to remove the old one, transfer the electronic and then fit the new one. 

 

 

 

If anyone in the UK is looking for a retrim/new steeringwheel, I'd recommend https://royalsteeringwheels.com/ They dd a great job.

[chaozbandit]

RIP the world loses another Mirage GT

 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32067039/gemballa-mirage-gt-wrecked-in-manhattan/

 

Tried to flee the scene too

 

[iDeFecZx]

19 minutes ago, chaozbandit said:

RIP the world loses another Mirage GT

 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32067039/gemballa-mirage-gt-wrecked-in-manhattan/

 

Tried to flee the scene too

 

Wouldnt surprise me if it doesnt end up getting rebuilt tbh

[chaozbandit]

 

 

[vetali]

18 minutes ago, chaozbandit said:

 

 

Hard to tell but looks like 60mph?

 

Also not his first mishap.

 

Needs to never be allowed to drive again.

[711jrp]

7 hours ago, Storm-Chaser said:

That's a highly sought after engine  

Good to know they still exist in the wild... I know I always wanted one!

 

Im toying with the notion of getting a two stroke RX model from the early 2000s.

Can be had for $1000-$1500 and it's a great platform to mod because the potential is already there for some serious speed. And at this point, you know the motor must have already been updated to the later exhaust manifold o-ring design. You also know the dreaded grey fuel lines have likely been replaced as well. 

 

That is, if I don't spend all of my extra money on computer parts first.... lol 

No way!! I have a 2000 Rx last of the carb skis, just did a fresh rebuild last summer great bike, just standard though... love it to bits, you can see it in this picture quite clearly and just about make out m300 and 230 in the background. Plan on doing a full on race rep X4 when I get some time, the miller is out of my old race bike from nearly 20 years ago.

[bcredeur97]

8 hours ago, vetali said:

Hard to tell but looks like 60mph?

 

Also not his first mishap.

 

Needs to never be allowed to drive again.

There’s something wrong with that guy. Others have mentioned it. Like he’s not right in mind or something, even though he has money. It’s kind of sad tbh 

[MadyTehWolfie]

So my mustang doesnt hook in 1st 2nd and third with the 315 Continental extreme tires. Anymore have a road legal tire that I can hook with?

[Bombastinator]

10 minutes ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

So my mustang doesnt hook in 1st 2nd and third with the 315 Continental extreme tires. Anymore have a road legal tire that I can hook with?

I’d complain but sexual abuse of automotive tires is probably legal.   The old school solution used to be a set of moonie slicks with a single groove carved in the center to make them street legal.  The cheap solution is instead of trying to increase the friction coefficient of the tires increase the friction coefficient of the road surface.  That’s why people do burn outs.  To lay a layer of hot rubber on the tarmac to hook to.

[MadyTehWolfie]

2 minutes ago, Bombastinator said:

I’d complain but sexual abuse of automotive tires is probably legal.   The old school solution used to be a set of moonie slicks with a single groove carved in the center to make them street legal.  The cheap solution is instead of trying to increase the friction coefficient of the tires increase the friction coefficient of the road surface.  That’s why people do burn outs.  To lay a layer of hot rubber on the tarmac to hook to.

Cant do burnouts on the street each time I want to do a pull lol. I was thinking maybe going with a street radial or a set of Michelin Cup 2 tires. 

[Bitter]

16 minutes ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

So my mustang doesnt hook in 1st 2nd and third with the 315 Continental extreme tires. Anymore have a road legal tire that I can hook with?

DW or DWS? I don't know if the Dunlop Z3 comes in that size but the Z2's were amazingly sticky with impressive life for my Celica, the Z3 has even better grip and supposedly an equally as good life span.

[MadyTehWolfie]

1 minute ago, Bitter said:

DW or DWS? I don't know if the Dunlop Z3 comes in that size but the Z2's were amazingly sticky with impressive life for my Celica, the Z3 has even better grip and supposedly an equally as good life span.

I need something that can hook with around 700rwhp and about 550 rwtq Ill look into those but I honestly never looked into Dunlop tires before.

[Bitter]

2 minutes ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

I need something that can hook with around 700rwhp and about 550 rwtq Ill look into those but I honestly never looked into Dunlop tires before.

It's also going to depend, heavily as you'll find out, on road conditions and tire temps. Cold tires on a cool day on a cool road won't hook, nor will damp days, nor will roads with any rough surface like cracks or sand or gravel on them, etc etc. Pick your battles so you don't break your stuff, the fastest car is the one that wins.

[MadyTehWolfie]

5 minutes ago, Bitter said:

It's also going to depend, heavily as you'll find out, on road conditions and tire temps. Cold tires on a cool day on a cool road won't hook, nor will damp days, nor will roads with any rough surface like cracks or sand or gravel on them, etc etc. Pick your battles so you don't break your stuff, the fastest car is the one that wins.

I only take the car out when its suny say around 60 or higher outside. I dont really do pulls from a dead stop usually from 20-30 mph pulls I would like to get more traction with. Right now I only have a rear sub frame support and lower springs on the stock GT performance pack suspension with upgraded rear end links. I want to upgrade to a full coilover kit and poly bushings in the future.

[iDeFecZx]

2 minutes ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

I only take the car out when its suny say around 60 or higher outside. I dont really do pulls from a dead stop usually from 20-30 mph pulls I would like to get more traction with.

Doubt theres a street legal tyre out there thatd help all that much tbh

Probably be more effective to limit boost by gear

[bcredeur97]

7 hours ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

So my mustang doesnt hook in 1st 2nd and third with the 315 Continental extreme tires. Anymore have a road legal tire that I can hook with?

RE-71R’s are the stickiest road tire I know of that you can still take corners with and have a chance in the rain

 

i know for sure they have a lot more grip than your Conti’s but they also don’t last very long

[Ae86]

Not a good pic of my car but heres my daily. I have a few mods planned for the future but its currently going to remain stock.

 

(Planned mods: straight pipe or butterfly valve after the downpipe, dpf delete and 8spd trans swap.)

 

Been ages since last time i posted here...

[MadyTehWolfie]

1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

RE-71R’s are the stickiest road tire I know of that you can still take corners with and have a chance in the rain

 

i know for sure they have a lot more grip than your Conti’s but they also don’t last very long

It doesn't get taken out in the rain, not worried how long they last as I only expect to put about 5k miles on it a year.

[Ae86]

@MadyTehWolfie whats been done to your mustang?

[Ducati888]

Where's my Moto peeps at? 

[MadyTehWolfie]

14 minutes ago, Ae86 said:

@MadyTehWolfie whats been done to your mustang?

It's Whipple charged with their stage 2 kit, 132mm throttle body.some suspension bits, rims and tires. Bigger rotors with the stock performance pack brembos. Corsa catback. 3.73 rear gears with a torsen limited slip diff. I still didn't get the specifics from the dealership so I can really only go off what the dealership had listed.

[Ducati888]

On 4/1/2020 at 11:27 AM, vf1000ride said:

 

 

 

On 4/1/2020 at 11:27 AM, vf1000ride said:

Being my first post in the thread was my summertime 4-wheeled ride.  This time it will be a pair of the 2-wheeled variety waiting for the weather to get nicer.  2006 Ducati 749 and a 2007 Ducati Sportclassic.  Hanging out in the dinning room from their winter slumber.

Very nice two super fun rides right there!