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Old 10-21-2010, 02:02 PM
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Hey Dell since you bought the UNMODED turbo you consider yourself as a rational person?

OT usually there isn't any rational thinking going on buying and using these cars, it's the opposite and reaches the surreal sometimes. Maybe that's why we r all hooked..
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Old 10-21-2010, 08:29 PM
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OK, I'll borrow Fred's (Thusly) 6-cup and see how it feels.
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Old 10-21-2010, 08:35 PM
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Don't forget that a cup motor has to be rebuilt every 35 hours. What does that cost? With a stripped GT3 you can have 90% of a cup performance without the ridiculous maintenance. But then again, I have a horse in this race
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Old 10-21-2010, 09:11 PM
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Don't forget that a cup motor has to be rebuilt every 35 hours. What does that cost? With a stripped GT3 you can have 90% of a cup performance without the ridiculous maintenance. But then again, I have a horse in this race
Couldn't be further from the truth. Unless you are a pro driver shifting at redline on every single shift, the motor doesn't need a rebuild at 35 hours. These cars are very robust and can easily go 120+ hours before a rebuild. I know of several top PCA Club race GTC-3 cars that have over 200 hours.

Don't let Cup myths scare you. Talk to guys who know what they are talking about, like Seth, Glen, or Gordon Friedman. A true factory built car is the way to go.
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:10 PM
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Don't forget that a cup motor has to be rebuilt every 35 hours. What does that cost? With a stripped GT3 you can have 90% of a cup performance without the ridiculous maintenance. But then again, I have a horse in this race
cup motors WILL last for at least 100 hours. many many i know are 2x that hours. those motor probably will not win pro races, but for club racing, it will still be on the podium if the driver is up to it.
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OK, I'll borrow Fred's (Thusly) 6-cup and see how it feels.
no, fred is not allowed to let you drive his 6.
i am first in line when he finally come to his senses and realize 6 is too slow for him.
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by XLR8N-FAN
Don't forget that a cup motor has to be rebuilt every 35 hours. What does that cost? With a stripped GT3 you can have 90% of a cup performance without the ridiculous maintenance. But then again, I have a horse in this race
You have no idea what you're talking about....
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:22 PM
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OK, I'll borrow Fred's (Thusly) 6-cup and see how it feels.
Maybe one of his 7-cups, but not his baby the 6-cup....
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Originally Posted by mooty
no, fred is not allowed to let you drive his 6.
i am first in line when he finally come to his senses and realize 6 is too slow for him.
Yea, but it's located at my track
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by va122
Yea, but it's located at my track
i already bribed him and i put a new big lock on it ;-)

you ppl have too much fun at vegas.

i warn you. dont touch that cup. b/c if you do, you WILL buy it. and i will buy your street GT3 for 25,000
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Originally Posted by jrgordonsenior
Maybe one of his 7-cups, but not his baby the 6-cup....
I didn't know he was that sentimental about it. He offered me the 7-cup last time I talked to him.
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
i already bribed him and i put a new big lock on it ;-)

you ppl have too much fun at vegas.

i warn you. dont touch that cup. b/c if you do, you WILL buy it. and i will buy your street GT3 for 25,000
Yea dude, Vegas is very fun. They just put in an extension with the bus stop from road atlanta leading into a banked corner I love that place

you're welcome anytime, fly down, I'll even let you drive. Bring your suit!

25k? Nice try.
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I love SM too. Might have someone interested in your car if you want to sell.
Is it still street legal? Meaning can drive to the track and has a plate.

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yes, it has valid CA registration. its located at SM though
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Originally Posted by va122
yes, it has valid CA registration. its located at SM though
Let me know, as i can pass the info on. Location not a problem.
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