could not sleep last night......got my RS allocation
#17
10-05-2009, 10:08 AM
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Thanks Ranger.
I hope you'll get an allocation and not be nailed by some stupid markups.
#18
10-05-2009, 11:51 AM
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Tim, congrats on the allocation. The RS should have a little less understeer coming out of Britannia Beach than #13...
#20
10-05-2009, 04:05 PM
Congrats! Cant wait to see it on the street!
saw you the other day in Downtown. Are you going to trade in your car?
They broke my heart when I traded in my car days ago.
saw you the other day in Downtown. Are you going to trade in your car?
They broke my heart when I traded in my car days ago.
#22
10-05-2009, 05:31 PM
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Need to bring #13 for appraisal, if the price is ridiculously low, I'll just keep it as my grocery car.
#23
10-05-2009, 05:33 PM
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Rep Power: 114 Will be interesting to run along with your .1RS. What mods you have on your car?
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10-05-2009, 06:20 PM
#26
10-05-2009, 07:03 PM
I knew it wouldn't take long.
Get a bar and harnesses in there, not sure about the status of the rear toe link situation on the new car and if it's improved from earlier versions, but I'd upgrade that right away if it looks sloppy with tons of rubber in there. Corner balance and alignment and some sticky tires (should be a few aftermarket wheel suppliers available by April), better brake fluid and track pads and then track the crap out of it!
You're going in that direction anyhow so you may as well plan for it now.
Cheers,
Allan
#27
10-05-2009, 08:44 PM
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@Allan,
No, I'm not planning any mods at all. I think the stock car is too much for my skill level for a while.
Yes, I agree on roll bars and 6 points belts. Alignment and corner balance will come after one track day.
Car comes with MPSC, which will be my dry track tires.
Knowing Vancouver, I actually needs a set of wet track/road tires. Any suggestions?
@Ed,
I will take #13 in for major service on Wed, will get them to do an appraisal as well.
@Darren,
Will be interesting to run with your 996TT for straight line comparison.
There are a lot of fast cars in Vancouver. It is too much fun!
No, I'm not planning any mods at all. I think the stock car is too much for my skill level for a while.
Yes, I agree on roll bars and 6 points belts. Alignment and corner balance will come after one track day.
Car comes with MPSC, which will be my dry track tires.
Knowing Vancouver, I actually needs a set of wet track/road tires. Any suggestions?
@Ed,
I will take #13 in for major service on Wed, will get them to do an appraisal as well.
@Darren,
Will be interesting to run with your 996TT for straight line comparison.
There are a lot of fast cars in Vancouver. It is too much fun!
#28
10-05-2009, 09:09 PM
Why wait until after a track day to corner balance/align it? With earlier variants of GT3s, it seems like the alignment is kinda random after all the jostling on the boat and trucks. If I were in your shoes, I'd get it set up before the first track day even for peace of mind. Maybe not a crazy track alignment at first, but something decent to begin with.
Are those MPSC the "pseudo MPSC" tires? They'll be fine to start with. Right now I use PS2 for street/wet track. I'm looking to change to something else though, not sure what. I burn through the outside of the tires way too fast if the track is our usual mix of wet/dry throughout the day.
Good luck with #13!
Cheers,
Allan
Are those MPSC the "pseudo MPSC" tires? They'll be fine to start with. Right now I use PS2 for street/wet track. I'm looking to change to something else though, not sure what. I burn through the outside of the tires way too fast if the track is our usual mix of wet/dry throughout the day.
Good luck with #13!
Cheers,
Allan
#29
10-05-2009, 10:28 PM
congrats, I still remember seeing a 07 GT3 at my local dealer two years aog. I had insomnia for 3 days until I finally brought it home. Still couldn't sleep the night I took her home bcz I was too busy driving in the canyons. lol
#30
10-05-2009, 11:32 PM
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Rep Power: 114 Why wait until after a track day to corner balance/align it? With earlier variants of GT3s, it seems like the alignment is kinda random after all the jostling on the boat and trucks. If I were in your shoes, I'd get it set up before the first track day even for peace of mind. Maybe not a crazy track alignment at first, but something decent to begin with.
Are those MPSC the "pseudo MPSC" tires? They'll be fine to start with. Right now I use PS2 for street/wet track. I'm looking to change to something else though, not sure what. I burn through the outside of the tires way too fast if the track is our usual mix of wet/dry throughout the day.
Good luck with #13!
Cheers,
Allan
Are those MPSC the "pseudo MPSC" tires? They'll be fine to start with. Right now I use PS2 for street/wet track. I'm looking to change to something else though, not sure what. I burn through the outside of the tires way too fast if the track is our usual mix of wet/dry throughout the day.
Good luck with #13!
Cheers,
Allan
Points well taken re: wrong alignment after transportation.
I read that the new MPSC is an improved version. Since they come with the car, I have to try them out anyway.
A patient of mine tracked a set of Yokohama AD08 at the last Mission Day and he said highly of them. This may work for a wet/road setup, but need to check sizes availability
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