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Old 09-05-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by A.Wayne
what the hell, alphabet soup class, real men drive GT cars
Sometimes real men can't afford GT cars. Hey, if I could, I'd be the first in line for a 997 RSR.
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Old 09-05-2007, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Child
Somehow I doubt that those E and F cars were running at the sharp end of their classes. In this part of the country you need to get everything and more out of your car to have any hope of running at the front of F class.
That is certaintly true however take a look at these results from Mosport.

#211 is a 944 spec car.


Car quaified 11th overall and finished 8th over all. Behind 6 F cars and 1 H Car. And infront of 7 F cars, 5 G cars, 2 H cars,

Pretty Impressive!
Old 09-05-2007, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Sometimes real men can't afford GT cars. Hey, if I could, I'd be the first in line for a 997 RSR.
Rennsport has a guy who just bought one. The thing is sick.
Old 09-05-2007, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck
The GT3 redline and gearing are very well suited for Calabogie. Rowan bitches about it after every session.
Rowan bitches about everything. Weather, tire pressure, his GT-2 not having enough power. Ya tune him out after a while

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Try having only 4 gears and stay with the GT3s thru the corners then
4? I do believe you are down to 3 now aren't you? Probably too much HP
Old 09-05-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck
I only use 3. Second, Third & Fourth.
I only use 3. 3rd, 4th and 5th. You need to go faster
Old 09-05-2007, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sjanes
I only use 3. 3rd, 4th and 5th. You need to go faster
HA Stacy, 2, 3, 4, & 5.
Old 09-05-2007, 07:32 PM
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I'd be the first in line for a 997 RSR
Hey Larry guess what.
Last night I teched 2 yes 2 , 2007 GT3RS's for the NER DE at NHIS.
And YES I insisted that I test drive the one with the carbon brakes to make sure it was DE worthy.
Ya baby you might be able to drag me away from a turbo 'IF MY SPONSERS' insisted on getting me one HA HA (I think I could get it to 2 min flat at the glen right out of the box) it was really sweet!
Old 09-05-2007, 07:37 PM
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Hi Kids -Useta drive a KMR prepared 944- got bored-Now a turbo 968 -165 in the straight -
Now tell me about your turning skills When you grow some (nads) to brake in turn 1 At RA and turn a 2:20 a lap -If that isnt skill with a turbo and a 4 cyl at that
Old 09-05-2007, 07:43 PM
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I admit... I have a Turbo and I suck wind.

I tracked a 911SC for several years before I bought this one and I've slowly upgraded things as my inability has progressed.
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Originally Posted by Bill935K3
Hey Larry guess what.
Last night I teched 2 yes 2 , 2007 GT3RS's for the NER DE at NHIS.
And YES I insisted that I test drive the one with the carbon brakes to make sure it was DE worthy.
Ya baby you might be able to drag me away from a turbo 'IF MY SPONSERS' insisted on getting me one HA HA (I think I could get it to 2 min flat at the glen right out of the box) it was really sweet!
You dawg. And 2 min flat at the Glen? Dood, that is on your out lap!
Old 09-05-2007, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianKeithSmith
I'm a pathetic turbo driver...
+1.. Paolo, when I see you climbing on my bumper I promise to give you a special pass signal..
Old 09-05-2007, 10:07 PM
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Yes, Turbo drivers are more talented. It seems like you N/A guys are making a common rookie mistake... "only pushing the pedal down part way"

http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...eveals_winning
Old 09-05-2007, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
+1.. Paolo, when I see you climbing on my bumper I promise to give you a special pass signal..
we would have to run on the same run group before that happens......
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Sooner than you think!
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
Sooner than you think!
Not according RL standards.....


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