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Old 12-16-2011, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Polarcharger
Tough for anyone to match Manthey's record of five wins in the last six Nurburgring 24 Hours.

Olaf and team know what they're doing.
completely agree, they really are a force unto themselves, hugely competent and successful ... its hard to do an "apples to apples" comparison with them and anyone else ... everyone else is a bit of an "orange" in comparison ... no offense intended to the oranges ...
Old 12-16-2011, 07:31 PM
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well put larry, too funny
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
talk to Alex @ Sharkwerks...
I like SW as well as his high availability and contribution to the various internet forums, but want to do a bit more digging/checking before I go to them. I'm certainly not racing my car, but do place value on motorsport pedigree/R&D.

Thanks!
Old 12-16-2011, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I hope you married too, or are dating,your avatar dude!

hahahaha! i didn't even get to read what he wrote......
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Originally Posted by Aerokitted
I'm just trying to figure out who the go-to top shelf USA p-car vendors are now that I'm in the GT3 addict group. Based on my limited knowledge and research, I'm not convinced at some of the engine work being done by the players today - not that for my novice needs I need a Manthey - but it's good to know what quality level you're working with because $ is $.

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Great question Aerokitted.

I think you will need to look at each shop individually.
Some shops modify street cars that will most likely never see the rigors of racing. Basically they are cars that will remain titled and driven on the street with an occaisional track day.

And then there are shops that do it all. From suspension, engine, and wheel upgrades, for your street car, to full racing support, arrive and drive programs as well as ground up restoration projects to custom built race cars.

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Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
hahahaha! i didn't even get to read what he wrote......
Need to find a way to get him to post in these parts more often.
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Originally Posted by SpeedGT3
Great question Aerokitted.

I think you will need to look at each shop individually.
Some shops modify street cars that will most likely never see the rigors of racing. Basically they are cars that will remain titled and driven on the street with an occaisional track day.

And then there are shops that do it all. From suspension, engine, and wheel upgrades, for your street car, to full racing support, arrive and drive programs as well as ground up restoration projects to custom built race cars.

I'll take my time doing the research as it's part of the fun for me.

While I have your attention, I once heard you went on a safari... so that the animals could see you.

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by SpeedGT3
Great question Aerokitted.

I think you will need to look at each shop individually.
Some shops modify street cars that will most likely never see the rigors of racing. Basically they are cars that will remain titled and driven on the street with an occaisional track day.

And then there are shops that do it all. From suspension, engine, and wheel upgrades, for your street car, to full racing support, arrive and drive programs as well as ground up restoration projects to custom built race cars.

Three words, tuning, durability and drivability
Old 12-17-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedGT3
Great question Aerokitted.

I think you will need to look at each shop individually.
Some shops modify street cars that will most likely never see the rigors of racing. Basically they are cars that will remain titled and driven on the street with an occaisional track day.

And then there are shops that do it all. From suspension, engine, and wheel upgrades, for your street car, to full racing support, arrive and drive programs as well as ground up restoration projects to custom built race cars.

indeed, look at each shop individually.
i have blown up motors and other XXXX things.... they usually just fix it and not charge me or maybe just 50%. i trust them much so now they work on everything i got from p race car, street car to truck to my bicycle... think i will have them over to redo my kitchen in 2012.

mustache man will add sqft to the kitchen while sharkey and company can do the EVO tuning on my viking burners. the fire is just too small. i want turbo backfiring flames when i cook. tony can put MCS shox on my bar stools..... hum... great idea, but i digress.
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I need to redo my kitchen..
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Originally Posted by mooty
tony can put MCS shox on my bar stools..... hum... great idea, but i digress.
You gotta have suspension on the bar stools for when the beer gut gets large and the party gets wild. No need to blow a tire



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