TX2K8 National Event - Road Racing, Dyno Day, 60-130, Drag Racing
#466
03-23-2008, 02:22 AM
Scott
I am very sorry you had to leave so early but it was a pleasure to meet you. Your car is unreal and I enjoyed talking to Peter about his build. Tonight, we took a several fotos of many of the Proto cars that were there for a pictorial colage. I hope Todd can post them for all the 6speed community to see. For all my brethen that did not make this year, please start planning for next year! I hope we can have more Porsche turn out, because it is really a great time!
Cheers
Robert
I am very sorry you had to leave so early but it was a pleasure to meet you. Your car is unreal and I enjoyed talking to Peter about his build. Tonight, we took a several fotos of many of the Proto cars that were there for a pictorial colage. I hope Todd can post them for all the 6speed community to see. For all my brethen that did not make this year, please start planning for next year! I hope we can have more Porsche turn out, because it is really a great time!
Cheers
Robert
#467
03-23-2008, 05:10 AM
Having an engine and weight right over top of the rear wheels sure does help for tractions a bit easier though. It really is a handful either way.
#468
03-23-2008, 06:50 AM
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I had a great time running Scott and a great time meeting him. As on the forums Scott, you are just as classy and courteous in person! I hope you make it back to TX2K9 in 2009!!!! 
Peter
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#469
03-23-2008, 07:24 AM
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Rep Power: 197 Not true Markski. I have had 3 high hp rwd cars and the GT2 hooked SO MUCH better. Engine over the rear wheels makes a huge difference in addition to the smooth delivery.
#470
03-23-2008, 07:51 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHZi0xT7F0E
Track wasn't hooking ? Pretty sick wheelie considering the car is setup NOT to do this, seems like track had a nice bit of bite at the hit. Nero said it was better than last year for sure and that it was navigable for a clean pass.
Hopefully I can make it out next year, I definately like the new schedule of things, hopefully the mile and Omni can get in the mix next year, as well as Mr Carter.
Track wasn't hooking ? Pretty sick wheelie considering the car is setup NOT to do this, seems like track had a nice bit of bite at the hit. Nero said it was better than last year for sure and that it was navigable for a clean pass.
Hopefully I can make it out next year, I definately like the new schedule of things, hopefully the mile and Omni can get in the mix next year, as well as Mr Carter.
#471
03-23-2008, 08:53 AM
I agree. Having owned a 700+ rwhp Supra, the RWD P-cars do hook up better on the street and are definitely more "drama free" as Jamie correctly put it. But once you lose traction in the P-car, it can upset the car more than it does a front-engined rwd car like a Supra or Corvette. Both setups have their adantages and disadvantages.
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#472
03-23-2008, 08:55 AM
Yea, he was on street tires, so that's about all they will hold. The beauty of running high hp Porsches is that every run is so drama free....unlike Supras and Vettes which need to have the right tires to get it to the ground. I really wish I could have gone down this year....even just with the Vette. I think we would have had a good run. We'll have to try to meet up somewhere if at all possible and give them hell Glad you had fun!
Glad you had fun!Vegas is coming up later this year.
#474
03-23-2008, 08:59 AM
#475
03-23-2008, 09:57 AM
let me stand next to your fire
I'm entering anyway, see what sort of speed I'll get from the flames--or at least folks could lite pipes & roast marsh-mellows without difficulty. Hope everyone's having fun. Hey Dan, save me a pair of those gloves if you can. Go fast, take risks, have fun.
#476
03-23-2008, 11:32 AM
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#477
03-23-2008, 06:22 PM
W/out the water (one lane was dry today) I hooked like a mad *****...ran a 6.7 and won the street tire division in the 60-130 competition.. Then, my crank bolt came out again.
Expensive victory but event was awesome. Thanks Peter.
Expensive victory but event was awesome. Thanks Peter.
#478
03-23-2008, 06:52 PM
Then, my crank bolt came out again.
#479
03-23-2008, 06:53 PM
Thanks Scott...this competition was expensive. It looks like I have to open the engine up, so might as well put some rods in and bigger turbos.
Big Props to peter for hosting a great event!
Big Props to peter for hosting a great event!
#480
03-23-2008, 06:58 PM
That's what I'm talking about. A setup with GT30's like Jamie had but with a built motor would be perfect.