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    New Photoshops Gen V

    ...and, only slightly off-topic, you've convinced me that I need to pose my ACR in that same spot during the next Seca track day. Great photoshopping, thanks very much for posting. Rich
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    On the track

    Since somebody else hijacked this thread first, a personal favorite from Seca... :D Rich
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    ACR in Motor Trend

    While I'm hoping for a more powerful ACR in Gen V, there may be regulatory constraints that make factory alteration of the powerplant and exhaust prohibitive. More likely we'd see something like the Mopar PCM (for off-road use! :D ) so that guys could take advantage of re-worked...
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    GoPro Hero 3-Black

    I'm not saying it can't happen, but mine's been clipped to the lower air dam of my ACR for quite a few laps, also suction-cupped to both paint and glass with no problems. If you're really worried, use a location that will permit a secondary "tether" like a zip-tie to keep the camera attached to...
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    What radar director are you guys using?

    Just a general FYI: you can set up the 9500ix in "expert" mode, to display simultaneously the number of radar contacts by type. e.g. 1 hit on X band and 3 on Ka. My 9500 picked up a CHP unit so far ahead of me this morning that I almost didn't trust it; I thought I'd wandered into a blind...
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    Top Gear: LFA vs. Aston Martin vs. Gen V

    First off, Aston Martin just dropped a bomb on that comparo by providing the Vanquish in nuclear blue. Gutsy decision. I couldn't take my eyes off it. Top Gear UK both entertains and frustrates me; it's clearly meant for a much more diverse audience than we, the enthusiast people. Why on...
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    GoPro Hero 3-Black

    1080p is a good place to start with this new GoPro. Shooting at 60 fps allows 1:2 slow-mo to remain smooth at 30 fps, the resolution is pretty good and in 16:9 (typical widescreen) proportion, and you have the option to select Medium and Narrow fields of view. All of the higher resolution...
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    And so it begins... first official C7 Crash

    BTW, every time I'm presented with the Stingray logo all I see is a guitar. Just me?
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    And so it begins... first official C7 Crash

    I think he was just trying to display the car on a wall, as per the Detroit show.
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    GoPro Hero 3-Black

    The integrated WiFi of the Black edition is worth the cost bump. You don't burn recording space while idling in staging or on a grid. You do, however, need to remember to hit that remote button on your wrist! Ask me how I know. I'd wait a bit to ensure that the bugs are worked out; GoPro...
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    What radar director are you guys using?

    Well, if you've already been alerted three times and still speed past that spot, it's kinda your own fault. :) Anton: as others mention, pay close attention to Ka band notifications (research what's used in YOUR area)! "In practice", though, is a very useful way to think about these...
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    What radar director are you guys using?

    Anton, regarding the 9500ix: 1) there is not an option to select & disregard traffic camera locations. 2) the unit can track up to eight simultaneous radar detections. It registers each by GPS location and exact frequency (not just band) during its AutoLearn function; pass the same...
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    What radar director are you guys using?

    Just remember that the 9500ix will keep reminding you of the same marked red light locations... every time you're within ~1000 ft...
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    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tire Special

    Sport Cups tramline pretty badly, so unless you're blessed with nice roads I'd say no. And the treadwear, of course. Most opt for PS2's or (as mentioned) the new Super Sports instead.
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    What radar director are you guys using?

    Escort 9500ix; the GPS anti-false technology allows you to run it in highway mode all the time, where its range is pretty darn good. I think mine's saved me at least once already, in only a few months of ownership. Also nice for when you're an infrequent visitor to metro areas with speed...
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    "When Opportunity Knocks"...

    To the MT author's main point, I think the BRZ and FRS are fantastic-looking cars... really an overall home-run for an affordable, fun car. Their pricepoints and well-executed design will make them a big, big hit for Subaru/Scion. The design is ACCESSIBLE: the point is to make the product...
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    What shift light are you guys using? ---

    I have a Raptor shift light on top of my steering column; it works very nicely and is easily seen even in bright sunlight in my peripheral vision. Of course, I bought the green lit version :2tu: Rich
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    09 ACR sold for 112,00.00 on Barrett-Jackson

    Holy crap! Not the place to buy your next Viper, clearly.
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    I can't get it to go straight down the1/4 mile track. 99 Viper, Roe, Water meth.

    Agree 100% with your final statement. But with respect, we're talking apples and oranges when it comes to spinning on the road course and losing directional control at the drags. The OP had an episode of lost traction on an upshift in a high-powered car, not an improper line through T7...
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    I can't get it to go straight down the1/4 mile track. 99 Viper, Roe, Water meth.

    Get some drag radials on that car, ASAP! M&H or Mickey Thompson.
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    Chevrolet unveils 2014 Corvette Stingray

    The stuff I didn't like on the renderings is absent on the real car. Looks good! In person, if good manufacturing quality is apparent (and the price is reasonable)... Chevy has a big seller on their hands. So there's gonna be a bunch of 'em on the road... and that will accelerate the pace...
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    Battery dies on Gen 4, recommendations?

    Is the OEM battery for the Gen IV ACR the same as for the coupe?
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    Viper interior comparison

    Surprisingly, dropping the seat 2" does improve the legroom: lowering your knees (along with the rest of you) serves to free them from contact with the dash. I'm 6'4, 250-ish, with a 36" inseam. The 2" lowering kit was necessary for me to drive my '09 ACR. If you love your Gen IV, and...
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    Some Vipers will be auctioned at Barrett Jackson ,including this 09 ACR

    True; this one is presumably the even MORE rare 2009 ChallenViper.
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    Drive Laguna Seca June 28, 29, 30 with 105 Decible sound limit!

    ...open invite to Dominik or Kuno: pls BYO SRT with track pack and aero. :D

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