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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 10:08 AM
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I like the spoiler too! Good pics, can't wait to get out this Saturday for some driving at limerock!
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Nice spoiler
if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have known how to get it :-) thx again
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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thx man, yeah I guess age is catching up with me :-) ease in to speed :-) my springs are H&R sport springs. Steeda Competition Sway bar makes a huge difference (see pic with Camaro behind me, see lean difference) NASA runs pretty organized event :-) can't wait for yours (28th May)
I think of it as maturity. I have also realized that the prize at the end of the day is driving your car home in 1 piece. Number 1 goal is to be safe. Fast is 2 or 3 down the list. Every now and then I'll do a "hot" lap or two, where I take more chances, and at the end I realize I took a lot more risk for 0.5s time gain. Worth it? Hmmm, debatable.

Yea, your car looks pretty flat. I'm also realizing how much difference the Steeda competition front bar makes! Good choice!
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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Well bled the brake system for the first time in a year... The SRF bled off looked almost new... But all set for this season now threw in some XP12's I had laying around as my first 6 days this year are at "light braking" courses. Save the good pads for the Glen

Ready for limerock! My student has a 700 hp ZL1... Intermediate level guy. Excited to instruct in that beast!!
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dmichaels
Well bled the brake system for the first time in a year... The SRF bled off looked almost new... But all set for this season now threw in some XP12's I had laying around as my first 6 days this year are at "light braking" courses. Save the good pads for the Glen Ready for limerock! My student has a 700 hp ZL1... Intermediate level guy. Excited to instruct in that beast!!
great to hear the srf still looks new, hoping my motuls last under less trackdays as long as yours. Jelly abt the Glen, sounds awesome :-) saw a ZL1 pass our drivers meeting, everyone turned to look and follow it down the paddock :-)
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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Motul is great fluid, you'll be more than fine for many track events.
Which fluid do you run? I recently upgraded to the 660 and I'm very happy with that.
My second track day of the season is Saturday and I am so ready!
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 06:42 PM
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Motul is great fluid, you'll be more than fine for many track events. Which fluid do you run? I recently upgraded to the 660 and I'm very happy with that. My second track day of the season is Saturday and I am so ready!
same 660 :-) good luck this Saturday, mine is on the 29 Apr (Sat). New wheels and tires mounting on 28 :-) excited
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 09:01 PM
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Good luck guys, enjoy your outings!
I only use RBF600 and I haven't had any complaints either. I have 4 days planned this year, so we'll see how it holds up.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:09 AM
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Motul is great fluid - I ran rbf 600 for a couple years. I like the castrol cause I can be lazy and never change it cause the wet boiling is 520F compared with 400F or so for any other fluid.

But fresh Motul is great!
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dmichaels
Motul is great fluid - I ran rbf 600 for a couple years. I like the castrol cause I can be lazy and never change it cause the wet boiling is 520F compared with 400F or so for any other fluid.

But fresh Motul is great!
This right here is a good reason to go to CASTROL!
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 05:00 PM
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Finally got my F14 18x10 wheels (20lbs) and my racing metal valve stems. Now just wait for the 28th for wheel/tire mounting :-)
Attached Thumbnails Mods-photo367.jpg   Mods-photo883.jpg   Mods-photo969.jpg  

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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Me likey!
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:03 PM
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How much did those set you back?
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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That looks nice and the lightness has me excited!
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by redonblackpony
How much did those set you back?
shhh! $1400 we dare not speak of it again
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:49 PM
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shhh! $1400 we dare not speak of it again
Is this one of those things that fall under "mandatory safety equipment?" As in it helps you stay on track and is mandatory so your tires touch the ground?

Excited for you man, this and the tires will make a BIG difference!
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Is this one of those things that fall under "mandatory safety equipment?" As in it helps you stay on track and is mandatory so your tires touch the ground? Excited for you man, this and the tires will make a BIG difference!
I'll be honest it was a stretch for me to get these but I think it'll be worth it. I hope so 5.Monster it'll make a difference. Thanks, I'm excited too...come on Road America :-)

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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Road America along with a few other tracks is on my bucket list. One of these days man! I'll certainly PM you when I decide to head out there. It will likely be a few years though. I promised my wife I wouldn't leave her alone with our 10 month old daughter due to track days for more than a day.

I look forward to your feedback on the wheel/tire combo. They look great, and 22 pounds is no joke!
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Road America along with a few other tracks is on my bucket list. One of these days man! I'll certainly PM you when I decide to head out there. It will likely be a few years though. I promised my wife I wouldn't leave her alone with our 10 month old daughter due to track days for more than a day. I look forward to your feedback on the wheel/tire combo. They look great, and 22 pounds is no joke!
completely understand, family comes first. Certainly provide comments after RA on combo. Excited to feel (accel/braking) the difference with the combo. Wanting mid-Ohio but have to consider lodging/food/gas/parts...our hobby is never only one thing :-)
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