VRT/JWT Quest for 800+ WHP Daily Driver...
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Originally Posted by Gman2004
If you are refering to me I wasn't trying to show off what I can buy. I was simply stating that I am no longer going for big power as I had previously wanted to and instead was looking into buying a boat. mraturbo posted he that would like to see the boat so I posted pictures.
I am very proud of the money you have in your accounts/investments, but don't bore with me that. Also don't let my almost 600whp FI confuse you with how much money I have socked away either.
If you weren't refering to me that forget what I have posted.
I am very proud of the money you have in your accounts/investments, but don't bore with me that. Also don't let my almost 600whp FI confuse you with how much money I have socked away either.
If you weren't refering to me that forget what I have posted.
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Originally Posted by RnRRacing
Car looks good Mike.
Come by the shop sometime and check out my new G. We built a 2.5" true dual exhaust w/HKS HI/TI mufflers.
Come by the shop sometime and check out my new G. We built a 2.5" true dual exhaust w/HKS HI/TI mufflers.
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Originally Posted by Gman2004
If you are refering to me I wasn't trying to show off what I can buy. I was simply stating that I am no longer going for big power as I had previously wanted to and instead was looking into buying a boat. mraturbo posted he that would like to see the boat so I posted pictures.
I am very proud of the money you have in your accounts/investments, but don't bore with me that. Also don't let my almost 600whp FI confuse you with how much money I have socked away either.
If you weren't refering to me that forget what I have posted.
I am very proud of the money you have in your accounts/investments, but don't bore with me that. Also don't let my almost 600whp FI confuse you with how much money I have socked away either.
If you weren't refering to me that forget what I have posted.
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Originally Posted by BobbyRitz
I wasn't referring to you specifically. Nice of you to edit your post to make it more civil.
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Originally Posted by BobbyRitz
No problem...
VRT...back on topic...sorry for the interruption...
VRT...back on topic...sorry for the interruption...
IMPORTANT:
Vreating a complete car is essential. For all of you that don't believe JUST making power doesn't make sense, take a look. Dyno queens don't belong on the track. This car was perfect at 500 WHP, but needs upgrades at over 600 WHP.
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The car has Tein/Flex with EDFC, Stillen Sways, strut tower rear, and was running Hoosiers. I have AP Racing Brakes. I was lapping 400-500 WHP cars, I promise! However, MY POWER WAY OUTPERFORMED MY SUSPNESION
Take a look...
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With 650 WHP my suspension, even on the hardest settings WAS MUSH. I was pushing like hell and had to drift many of the turns to get through clean. Fun but very dangerous.
And because the track was mainly right turns, I burned a new Hoosier to the steel. I will have to beef up the suspension, get new camber arms, and stiffer everything if I ever want to run 800 WHP on the track and have a car to drive home.
THE CAR WAS SOOO FAST THOUGH.... Yes..Thanks Wing with Team Transport for the cool pics.
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Bah Tein=twin tube=teh suck... I just installed an HKS setup and its been fantastic on the street although I do need to get up to Willow one of these days and give it a shot. Mike for your purposes you may consider the Hipermax II setup...
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Thanks MIA,
Note, I have full race JICs ready for use, BUT Remember, this is MY DAILY DRIVER and not my track car. Sounds stupid, yet I want the car to be nice to drive around town - "A Lady in the Streets and a Freak in the Sheets"/TRACK.
Very difficult to balance the two and with 600-800 WHP, OH YES...A Challenge.
We will probably have National Spring create us some custom springs with different spring rates and just try a few things.
FYI, Here is the pic of the left front Hoosier I was talking about... Brand new ONLY 40 minutes of life and now JUNK! Drifting Hoosier is fun but better hold on to your ***!
Note, I have full race JICs ready for use, BUT Remember, this is MY DAILY DRIVER and not my track car. Sounds stupid, yet I want the car to be nice to drive around town - "A Lady in the Streets and a Freak in the Sheets"/TRACK.
Very difficult to balance the two and with 600-800 WHP, OH YES...A Challenge.
We will probably have National Spring create us some custom springs with different spring rates and just try a few things.
FYI, Here is the pic of the left front Hoosier I was talking about... Brand new ONLY 40 minutes of life and now JUNK! Drifting Hoosier is fun but better hold on to your ***!
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Michael, lets not forget...you are an experienced track guru. 80% of the guys at track days can't drive in a fast and controlled manner. Your skills are certainly helping make your car one of the faster ones out there. I have been lapped by guys making 200whp less than me, becuase they are experience drivers, on familiar tracks.
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
Michael, lets not forget...you are an experienced track guru. 80% of the guys at track days can't drive in a fast and controlled manner. Your skills are certainly helping make your car one of the faster ones out there. I have been lapped by guys making 200whp less than me, becuase they are experience drivers, on familiar tracks.
NOTE: I was passed the other day at Willow Springs by an old 240 Race Car while testing Mike B. /ProjectDoubleDown's suspension...Not sure what his power was, yet the driver was awesome and didn't seem to lift in any corner, WOT baby.
Power to weight ratios make a big difference, No matter what the situation is, I still need to find solutions so I can use my huge power on the streets and the track. I want to race my car even if it is stupid sounding to have 600 - 800 WHP on the road and track. I PREACH TO MY CLIENTS FOR A PERFECT 500WHP/550TQ but I am a horrible and greedy example...I want to race more.
It is CRAZY fun and almost like a dream...and really makes me into an even better driver if I can lay her power down and still create great lap times while being safe on the track.
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Originally Posted by Tekwon-V
impressive. enjoyed reading all 5 pages and watching the video. inspirational. :-D
Let us know if we can assist in any way.
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Those are crazy pics man, I can't believe that we have the same suspension based on those shots. I am obviously not driving it hard enough, lol.
Those are crazy pics man, I can't believe that we have the same suspension based on those shots. I am obviously not driving it hard enough, lol.
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I want to get Tein Flex with EDFC, 350EVO front arms, and spc camber kit. I already have the stillen sways bars and 19 x 9.5 255/35 front and 19 x 10.5 285/rear. What are your thoughts on this set up? I mostly drive the car with 5.5 and 10 psi (around 500whp for 10psi) and never track. This is my daily driver, but I am the type of person that likes to have a better set up then the next guy. Any recommendations? And WTH is a hossier?
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Originally Posted by Gman2004
I want to get Tein Flex with EDFC, 350EVO front arms, and spc camber kit. I already have the stillen sways bars and 19 x 9.5 255/35 front and 19 x 10.5 285/rear. What are your thoughts on this set up? I mostly drive the car with 5.5 and 10 psi (around 500whp for 10psi) and never track. This is my daily driver, but I am the type of person that likes to have a better set up then the next guy. Any recommendations? And WTH is a hossier?