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04-25-2006, 03:00 PM

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He earned his wings....

That is such a great picture I just set it as by desktop background. Thanks.

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04-25-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulture996

I had them made for my E36 M3. They are Brembo calipers with upgraded Ferrari F50 pistons. Those brakes are intense to say the least.

What do they weigh (calipers), do you kno? 6 piston?

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04-25-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LVDell

That boy needs a serious front spoiler to increase downforce! That wimpy factory one is not gonna do the job. ..............obviously

GREAT PIC!

LOL I know! He likes to keep it low-key though so it's a strugle to find something that we can do to a cab

We took out the condensors so his temps are much improved on the track so changing the front end might not be required....

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04-25-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Deven

Amazing picture. I thought 'cabs' were not allowed on tracks for racing?

His is set up to be allowed... plus he's a really good driver and they love his car at all the different orgs. He wants a smaller pulley so he can get more hang-time...

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04-25-2006, 03:51 PM

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What do they weigh (calipers), do you kno? 6 piston?

I can't remember the weight, I think they were 4 piston, they were just the upgraded piston size.
I ordered them from TPC, you can call Tom down there and ask him about the brakes on Rod's M3. I'm sure he has the exacts.

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04-25-2006, 03:52 PM

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how did he get 4 wheels of the ground?? Great Pic.....

Actually the funny thing was after we prepped the car for the track he goes "Hmm I wonder if I can get the car off of the ground this time..."

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04-25-2006, 03:53 PM

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That could be the T5 bypass at Thunderhill run in the CW direction.

That could and would be Absolutely CORRECT. You obviously track a lot too

Seriously it's fun tweaking these cars like crazy but seeing them perform at the track is something else... He's our litmus test for many parts...

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04-25-2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TD in DC

Does that pic mean that both his front and rear swaybars are too stiff?

LOL easy tiger! Actually on the last go around at Infineon he broke his rear Agency Power drop link.. we had to go to an even beefier ERP one.

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04-25-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Realist D.

Does that picture not look like a "Photoshop job" to anyone? The perspective on the shape of the rear tire does not look right to me - it looks like someone simply worked on the road and shadow under the car in Photoshop to make it look like it's airborne. Also, I think my wheels drop more than that when the car is on jack-stands. Sorry to be a cynical, but that's what I see.

I knew that would come up... I have the orignal he sent me. He's also someone that would in no way do that.. He wasn't the only car that took off that day apparently. The photographers there at turn 5 look out for that sort of action as it's not uncommon.... Your wheels "droop" because you don't have super-stiff motons with 750/850 pound springs....

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04-25-2006, 03:56 PM

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What kind of sway bars is he running?

H&Rs

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04-25-2006, 03:56 PM

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He earned his wings....

That is such a great picture I just set it as by desktop background. Thanks.

I have the original if you like.. I can Email it to ya

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04-25-2006, 03:59 PM

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Also since you're from Toronto.. it was "built by a Canadian" and "driven by a Canadian" so that should put that matter to bed. Both parties are always so understated...

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