Ford Racing Innovation Drive
8/17/04, 08:17 AM
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Just got off the phone with them. Here's the good news:
I'll be allowed to take my videocamera, so you can expect a nice video from me.
Here's the bad news:
She said that there will be multiple vehicles of each model, but she could only confirm that there would be auto tranny cars.
There will be a specific course that you drive, most likely along with a bunch of other cars, so opening it up and going your own pace is likely not an option, which is a huge bummer for me. I would like to push the cars to its limits, find out how it oversteers, check the braking, body roll, etc.
Anyway, I'll let you guys know what's up after I drive it Thursday.
I'll be allowed to take my videocamera, so you can expect a nice video from me.
Here's the bad news:
She said that there will be multiple vehicles of each model, but she could only confirm that there would be auto tranny cars.
There will be a specific course that you drive, most likely along with a bunch of other cars, so opening it up and going your own pace is likely not an option, which is a huge bummer for me. I would like to push the cars to its limits, find out how it oversteers, check the braking, body roll, etc.
Anyway, I'll let you guys know what's up after I drive it Thursday.
8/17/04, 10:15 AM
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Definitely. I'll have my guest film from the passenger seat while I'm driving, and I'll film some other people driving them from outside.
Will you guys have a place for me to upload a movie?
Will you guys have a place for me to upload a movie?
8/17/04, 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by DimitriPopov@August 17, 2004, 10:27 AM
Hmm , dont know If Ill go an hour a way to drive an automatic on a closed course , which is probably limited to like 40mph
Hmm , dont know If Ill go an hour a way to drive an automatic on a closed course , which is probably limited to like 40mph
If you guys need a good picture host... use MustangMods.com .. that's what I use.
8/17/04, 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by Dan@August 17, 2004, 12:25 PM
I'm sure hosting won't be a problem. I know a guy with a mustang website...hehe...
I'm sure hosting won't be a problem. I know a guy with a mustang website...hehe...
Sorry.. starting to get ditzy (SHUSH!! No comment) just excited about Thrusday
8/17/04, 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by Amy V6+August 17, 2004, 2:28 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Amy V6 @ August 17, 2004, 2:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Dan@August 17, 2004, 12:25 PM
I'm sure hosting won't be a problem. I know a guy with a mustang website...hehe...
I'm sure hosting won't be a problem. I know a guy with a mustang website...hehe...
Sorry.. starting to get ditzy (SHUSH!! No comment) just excited about Thrusday
[/b][/quote]Just no
before the drive Amy. Would stink to get a DUI charge before you reach second in the 05.
8/17/04, 01:06 PM
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Yah, no poo, if the course is 40mph, then I guess I'll be brake-torqueing a burnout at 40 (they meant 40mph forward motion, not on the speedo, right? ;-)
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Edit by Brad: Bypassing the language filters is a clear violation of the forum rules. Thank you for visiting.
8/17/04, 06:57 PM
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Originally posted by Amy V6+August 17, 2004, 11:39 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Amy V6 @ August 17, 2004, 11:39 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-DimitriPopov@August 17, 2004, 10:27 AM
Hmm , dont know If Ill go an hour a way to drive an automatic on a closed course , which is probably limited to like 40mph
Hmm , dont know If Ill go an hour a way to drive an automatic on a closed course , which is probably limited to like 40mph
If you guys need a good picture host... use MustangMods.com .. that's what I use. [/b][/quote]
Im in Cincinnati. I can just wait to test drive one just as easily.
8/17/04, 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by Amy V6@August 17, 2004, 12:42 PM
You're no fun
*hides the flask*
Imma sneak in a burnout while there
You're no fun
*hides the flask*Imma sneak in a burnout while there
I don't want it smoking by the time I get to it.
It's too bad about the track setup and conditions of the drive. They'll prolly have us trailing a Five Hundred for cripes sake. Well if nothing else we'll have at least 4 solid reviews from this forum's "frequent flyers" (I'm counting Proc, Shea, Amy, and myself..........any others?)
Should give some fresh perspective....
EDIT: err.....um, make that 3 solid reviews. :hiding: I realize the admins have their reasons, as well as the authority to act on matters as they see fit given the best interests of the site. Still, the outome is unfortunate. He didn't strike me as a terribly bad guy
8/18/04, 09:54 AM
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Originally posted by Amy V6@August 18, 2004, 7:24 AM
Tomorrow is THE day I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight. I'll have the camera all charged up and ready to go and GET THIS!! I finally got a camera/video phone. WOO WOO.
Tomorrow is THE day
I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight. I'll have the camera all charged up and ready to go and GET THIS!! I finally got a camera/video phone. WOO WOO.
Picture, video, text messaging. It even makes PHONE CALLS 
Yeah I'm stoked about tomorrow. Now to come up with that excuse for ditching class :scratch:
8/18/04, 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by cyoda44@August 18, 2004, 8:19 AM
I'm all charged up also ..... just think tomorrow at this time we will be driving the track.! :drive:
I'm all charged up also
..... just think tomorrow at this time we will be driving the track.! :drive:Purple Hayz - No foolin' Was at Radio Shack forEVER getting it. Still have to memorize the directions.
Dan -- Sure thing chief
8/18/04, 10:42 AM
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Last year I was invited to partake in a GM sponsored event in Los Angeles where everyone was given the opportunity to drive numerous GM vehicles, along with similar vehicles from GM's competitors. For example a Caddy CTS along with a BMW 3 series, a Chevy Trailblazer along with a Jeep Grand Jerokee. You could take any vehicle out an unlimited number of times. I remember we were limited to a speed limit of 30 mph though, around a makeshift course, with other vehicles infront and behind you. I'm wondering if the Ford Racing Innovation Drive will be similar to this.
At this event they also had a separate course to drive the Corvette Z06. Each person was given one opportunity in the Corvette. We were limited to first and second gear with a professional driver sitting in the passenger seat next to you, but you could accelerate as aggressively as you wanted and drive it hard through the turns. I was able to get the car up to around 60 mph. It would be nice if Ford would offer something like this for the Mustang GT during the Innovation Drive event. I'll be there on Sept 2nd in L.A.
At this event they also had a separate course to drive the Corvette Z06. Each person was given one opportunity in the Corvette. We were limited to first and second gear with a professional driver sitting in the passenger seat next to you, but you could accelerate as aggressively as you wanted and drive it hard through the turns. I was able to get the car up to around 60 mph. It would be nice if Ford would offer something like this for the Mustang GT during the Innovation Drive event. I'll be there on Sept 2nd in L.A.