Rick's Cayman S track car build

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03-01-2014 | 07:41 PM

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I was just looking over the specs from your first post. It looks like you held to the original plan in most ways. Did you do anything on the intake or exhaust sides? Looks like a different muffler. Software? Did you get a final weight?

Whew - many good questions.
Yes, held to spec partly because they were good and partly do avoid budget creep.
Original intake and exhaust; maybe upgrade later. I figure the car at this stage has so much capability that I'll play with that first. No software flash either.
No idea on weight yet but eager to find out.
Clear bra is good idea, Frank- need to check on that.

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03-01-2014 | 07:51 PM

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Assuming SST corner balanced the car they can give you weights along with your alignment specs. Curious to know how much weight you (she? it?) shed.

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03-01-2014 | 09:39 PM

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Assuming SST corner balanced the car they can give you weights along with your alignment specs. Curious to know how much weight you (she? it?) shed.

It has been aligned and corner balanced so it'll get the data. Still playing catchup.

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03-01-2014 | 09:52 PM

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Very Sharp

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03-02-2014 | 05:48 PM

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rick, is that john uglums car behind yours

I think so; looks great.

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03-04-2014 | 12:33 AM

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Rick, car looks really great! I'm sure you can't wait to get behind the wheel! Enjoy!

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03-04-2014 | 08:44 AM

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Rick, car looks really great! I'm sure you can't wait to get behind the wheel! Enjoy!

Hi Pete!
Welcome to Rennlist.
Thanks about the car - can't wait to finally drive it, probably at VIR early April.

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03-04-2014 | 11:21 AM

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Beautiful build!

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03-04-2014 | 02:49 PM

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Great......just Great. After going through your post I figure my wallet is pretty much going to get emptied. I believe I have your sister car......

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03-04-2014 | 04:23 PM

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Great......just Great. After going through your post I figure my wallet is pretty much going to get emptied. I believe I have your sister car......

Thanks for the kind words (I think they were kind, or were they of the 'great, now look what I am going to spend?!?!' variety).
I believe it is an imperative of mine to help others spend their final dollars on track-related items and events. And I can blame guys like Frank P, Scott L, and others for launching me into this pursuit.
Actually, and speaking without attempt at humor, I think that I got very good value for my money on this car. Couldn't be happier. Especially that almost everyone likes the livery (I ignore the rest).
So far its perfect - I hope I like driving it!

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03-04-2014 | 04:46 PM

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When do you pick the car up?

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03-04-2014 | 05:51 PM

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When do you pick the car up?

Depends on the snow pack here.
I hope March 15.

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03-04-2014 | 09:11 PM

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I hope I like driving it!

Now that's funny. Is there any doubt?

If you ever do a separate thread with your driving impressions, please let us know on this one (or just do it here); I would really like to hear your thoughts.

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03-04-2014 | 09:49 PM

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Now that's funny. Is there any doubt? If you ever do a separate thread with your driving impressions, please let us know on this one (or just do it here); I would really like to hear your thoughts.

Me? Comment on Rennlist?
Oh, ok, if you insist.
Should be fun first days out; VIR w/David Murry event, well stocked with Speed Sport Tuning crew and a variety of cars.
Oh yeah

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