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    What tracks have you driven on

    The Ring is readily accessible and multiple businesses on site rent cars. It is treated as a toll road much of the time but demands serious respect. Many people die on it every year. It is a must drive for any serious track junkie. I recommend several hours of sim time in advance, as it will...
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    What tracks have you driven on

    Spa (went in May and it could be my favorite track ever; Eau Rouge, Blanchemont and Pouhon are epic very high speed corners that simply don't exist in the US - Eau Rouge is sort of like I imagine the dip must have been at Road America, only it finishes steeply uphill so can be entered flat with...
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    VOI 13 COTA - Track plans

    My thoughts on scheduling, as a racer, DE enthusiast, and founder of Apex Driving Academy. First, I almost never see any DE, track event, or test day with sessions in excess of 30 minutes. Even Chin when it goes to COTA will have 30 minute sessions. For races, unless they are enduros, 20-40...
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    Rumors...what's the dealio?

    Wow I did not know about all this drama. I will say that once a club's management starts being paid for services or anything else from club revenues, motives can change. It appears that the manufacturer of our cars is upset enough to write a very unpleasant letter and if VCA wants the letter...
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    Car&Driver:ZR1 beats the Viper...again

    It seems clear that in the hands of a professional with no real Viper experience and several C&D editors, that The Gen V, as tested, could not be driven as quickly as the ZR1, as tested, on the track. From a marketing perspective, that is definitely not very good. I suspect that the Viper has...
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    In Memoriam: Doug Azzarito

    I somehow missed and posted this in error in Gen V, but I think it more correctly belongs here With sadness I report the recent death of Doug Azzarito, who struggled mightily with cancer and did not make it to 2013. Those who have been around a long while will remember him as one of the core...
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    In Memoriam: Doug Azzarito

    With sadness I report the recent death of Doug Azzarito, who struggled mightily with cancer and did not make it to 2013. Those who have been around a long while will remember him as one of the core creators of this forum back in 1997 or so (it seemed earlier). I have personally stayed in some...
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    Vipers looking for revenge at The Ring Today!!!

    This just in: http://jalopnik.com/5840489/dodge-viper-acr-sets-new-nurburgring-lap-time-of-712and-some-change
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    Vipers looking for revenge at The Ring Today!!!

    As a pure coincidence, I was at the 'Ring for the first time 2 weeks ago and I can safely say that track familiarity is more important than ultimate raw skill. There are over 150 turns, 13+ miles, and about 1000 ft of elevation changes. My sim (GT5) time and video watching did very little to...
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    My 08 ACR to ACRX Conversion

    If Tom can't provide it I have most of it (I am not 100% current)
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    My 08 ACR to ACRX Conversion

    I respect your approach as well, just wouldn't do it that way. Also, ask Tom for all ACRX manuals and tech bulletins. There are important life cycle items and things to check This is the year I learn to fly so focusing on that. flying is tons cheaper than racing
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    My 08 ACR to ACRX Conversion

    Very impressive but I have to say the out of pocket had to be higher than an X. Even buying at 20k off an ACR is 88k and an X in primer is 115K. We put a lot of parts on the #90 X last year and they are pricey. I simply can't believe a cage, arrow engine, suspension, body bits (canards are...
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    ACR X dyno run

    very nice! The torque is so flat it does not feel peaky so the power is deceptive, but peak speeds on track and lap times tell the story as well
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    Texas Track & Concorso June 6 DFW area

    It's that time again everyone - the 6th Annual Texas Track & Concorso at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson, Texas on June 6. Info is available at RUF Automobile, RUF Auto and Porsche sales parts service at RUF Auto Centre cars and at Apex Driving Academy (register at the latter). More info is as...
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    Paxton or Turbo Boosted Progressive Water / Methanol Injection Kits

    Aquamist makes an inline FLOW meter for W/M injection systems that could be retrofit to actually see water flow. Even then, however, if you hade a loose fitting or leak, water could be flowing, just not into the engine.
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    So where are all the original people from this site?

    I don't post much as I am more interested in open track performance/racing and starting 2003 Dodge refused to fix the oiling defect so I moved on. Looks like 2008 finally has a fix and I may consider the new car. In the interim I moved to Lotus and Porsche, among other things. PS I bet I go...
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    Any hotel info for Viper Days at TWS?

    I recommend the Marriott Courtyard - it is pretty nice and very close to the track. There are a lot of options in CS these days, too. I am not that high on the Hilton. Just do a travelocity search for other options.
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    Texas Concourso track event and MotorSport Ranch April 21

    Look forward to seeing you!
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    Texas Concourso track event and MotorSport Ranch April 21

    FWIW, Vipers are cordially invited to Join Lamborghinis at the April 21, 2007 Texas Concorso. Registration is open at www.texasconcorso.com and we expect a sellout given the time of year. There is instruction available to novices, but given the spectrum of participants we expect, novice room...
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    Roe Dyno Run

    I have run the water/methanol injection on my Roe S/C GTS for years and it greatly improves the timing you can run with no adverse effects on the oil. I have a similar setup on my S/C C4 and Turbo Elise with thousands of miles. The C4 has probably 8 years and 30,000 miles on it and makes...
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    Can someone explain a VEC2

    I did not mean to imply that you do not tune for transitions, but WOT is still the most important. I do add some fuel at O vacuum, but it is a progression dictated primarily by the maximum amount of fuel added at WOT. At WOT, I try to run about 11.5:1 A/F, at vacuum I am happy with 14.7:1...
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    supercharger

    Your 03 Cobra had a very quiet blower - I think you are talking about exhaust. The Cobra blower is much like the Roe S/C in most ways, positive displaceemnt, mounts to top of engine. The others are centrifugal and have a lot og gear whine that may or may not be your cup of tea.
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    Can someone explain a VEC2

    I am not sure the original question was fully answered. the VEC2 is a "piggyback" unit that alters the fuel injector and spark timing events as a function primarily of rpm and manifold pressure. It intercepts the factory signals and outputs new signals. It is most useful at wide open throttle...
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    I've Just About Had It - I'm Going Stock!!!!

    Re: I\'ve Just About Had It - I\'m Going Stock!!!! Tuning is the key - I have the Roe S/C on an '01 with the "8 lb" pully and W/M injection and it runs fine. I did get a LM-1 to log A/F ratio and it was key, as my car just seems to want a bit different tune than Sean's base cards. I also...
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    EBC Greens mystery... and one brake question. Pics Inside.

    If you have that much pad after two years it is rust dust for sure! Drive the car, man!

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