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Old 11-07-2009, 10:27 AM
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A DE once a month at least once.
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Old 11-07-2009, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 924RACR
Better than last year, surprisingly enough; that's because a) I didn't get much racing in at all this year, by choice to build the new car, and b) because the new car is coming along somewhat faster than expected, recently, with major bits coming together quickly. Still have to just run out and buy a bunch of new stuff, like belts, fire system, shocks, etc, but there's even a glimmer of hope she might see the track at the beginning of the season! Original expectations were that we'd be lucky to have her out once before the end of the season.

Probably still won't run a full season, between running and development costs... but that's OK. If I were flush with cash, I'd tag on enough Nationals to make it to the Runoffs, would be great fun, but just can't plan on it... might get one National in, though, if things are going well with the car and performance and reliability are as we might hope (not to mention takeoff tire supply!)
You might want to look at the guys running the highly developed WF-1s to see if they have shocks to get rid of. Most of them are upgrading from the Ohlin ST-44(?) which is a great double adjustable shock. Some even have internal stops for zero-droop. If your motion ratios are close to 1.0 they will probably have a good shaft length. Hell, if your wheel rates are close to theirs (3-5 times the corner weight) they might even be valved decently for you. As I recall, these shocks sell for around $1k each and I bet you could get them for a song. Also look at the cars for sale on the DSR forum and see who has spare shocks - they might split them out.
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Animus
Plan to get my race license early next year and join the club, so its better than last year.....
Same for me! I will probably do 1-2 races and 4 to 6 DE's. And my since health problems will most likely be solved, I will be much quicker. So it can't get any better!



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Old 11-07-2009, 11:30 AM
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You might want to look at the guys running the highly developed WF-1s to see if they have shocks to get rid of. <snip>
Good call, thanks for the reminder!
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Animus
Plan to get my race license early next year and join the club, so its better than last year.....
good man, you know it makes sense!!!! LRP is only 6 months away
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Old 11-07-2009, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Animus
Plan to get my race license early next year and join the club, so its better than last year.....
Sounds like a plan.

First on my list is PBOC Winterfest.
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Old 11-07-2009, 06:44 PM
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Great event I will be attending.
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Old 11-07-2009, 06:50 PM
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Great event I will be attending.
Never been to Sebring.

I did 13 days this year at T-bolt. Never even got out of the state.

I think I deserve it.
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Old 11-07-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RickBetterley
Its looking a long way away at this point; just finished up some end of season maintenance.
Can't wait 'til Spring (but first, some skiing).
And you?
I am expecting next season to be just fine......

I am actually starting early with the Rally School in NH in 3 weeks......
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Old 11-07-2009, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonDMD
I am expecting next season to be just fine......

I am actually starting early with the Rally School in NH in 3 weeks......
Good for you; I hope to have about as many days on track as this year (18).
Is the rally school in prep for your Targa Newfoundland adventure?
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Old 11-07-2009, 08:28 PM
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1) Road Atlanta race in March
2) Mid Ohio race in May
3) Putnam race in July
4) Road America race in September (hopefully)
5) CMP race in October
6) And maybe a DE at Bluegrass if it ever gets opened.
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Old 11-07-2009, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MUSSBERGER
Never been to Sebring.

I did 13 days this year at T-bolt. Never even got out of the state.

I think I deserve it.
Man, that is a LOT of underwear checking!!!!
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Old 11-07-2009, 08:38 PM
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Probably no days for me until I get some health issues resolved. I do plan to assist at least one person with a Spec Boxster build as much as possible.
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Less than last year.. More-so family & work obligations than anything.
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Old 11-07-2009, 09:14 PM
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29 DE/Open track days this year, and planning on the same for next year (give or take).
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