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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Valid, very valid. One of these days ill give you a racing partner. Hoping to have the Z all done up by next year so I can run the whole season, oh, and a job that will allow me to do so, thats been my biggest problem.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I'll be there if I can break away from work that day, and I'll talk to Joanne about taking the day off so that she can bring her new G35XS out for this, too.

And +1 on everything that others have said about the value of these events that David puts together. You'll learn more about driving in a single day at one of David's events than you could learn in a lifetime of driving on the streets and trying to 'learn as you go'.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Joanne about taking the day off so that she can bring her new G35XS out for this, too..
Is that what you guys ended up going with? Congratulations!
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
Is that what you guys ended up going with? Congratulations!
Thanks! I'm really impressed with the car so far, and it'll be even better when we finish getting it through the engine break-in period (only 100 more miles to go). It's depressing having to shift before 4000 rpm, when it's got 3500 more to go before it hits redline!

The electronically rev-matched downshifts work really well, and it should be a fun car to drive on the track. The suspension is tight but not overly firm, and the steering is very direct (even more so than the Z). It will likely understeer on the track, but I suspect there are some swaybar options out there that can help with that.

Driving it on the street is almost like playing a videogame: accelerate up to the braking point for a turn, brake hard, click the left paddle (blip), click it again (blip), turn in, and accelerate away.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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And he already has a list of mods for Joanne to purchase/install
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jgray
And he already has a list of mods for Joanne to purchase/install
She's not too keen on the idea just yet, but give me a little time to see what can be done.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Congrats, now you just need to slap a turbo kit on it...

Seriously, congratulations, you know I think the G35's are great cars.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Guys I may be in for this too, not sure I'll have my Z back by then (if it's even repairable) but if not I'll bring something (assuming that's cool).

Not going to let one mistake (granted a huge one) ruin the amazing fun that the track can be...

When do you need a 100% firm commitment by?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rosscarlson
Guys I may be in for this too, not sure I'll have my Z back by then (if it's even repairable) but if not I'll bring something (assuming that's cool).

Not going to let one mistake (granted a huge one) ruin the amazing fun that the track can be...

When do you need a 100% firm commitment by?
Glad to hear it! It looks like all the new Z car owners are not jumping on this, so other marques are welcome at this point.

The list means you are seriously committed to doing the event. I'll start taking deposits 30 days before the event. BUT if we don't get at least ten committments in the next few weeks, there's no need to even hold the track reservation.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Glad to hear it! It looks like all the new Z car owners are not jumping on this, so other marques are welcome at this point.

The list means you are seriously committed to doing the event. I'll start taking deposits 30 days before the event. BUT if we don't get at least ten committments in the next few weeks, there's no need to even hold the track reservation.

MHZ!!!! comon guys lets do this
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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I'm in if work lets me off
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Will commit. Sign me up.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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jOEL, How about that student of yours?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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I'm going to try and make this. Just need to get the time off of work.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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1. Bamyi - 350Z
2. 350ZMPH - Thomas
3. Amarao - Exige
4. SuperJupi - G35 Coupe
5. Alteus AKA Ranger - RX7 or 944
6. funkymonkey1111
7. gr8scott_o
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bamyi
jOEL, How about that student of yours?
I'll see if I can find her contact info on the NASA forums.. Thanks for the reminder, Phu.

Joel
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Im all in for this!!!
Robert G35
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jgray
I'll see if I can find her contact info on the NASA forums.. Thanks for the reminder, Phu.

Joel
I thought you have her number, address, status, eye color, etc...

Joking...

yeah, she express interest last I talked to her and seems mature enough to enjoy this event.

1. Bamyi - 350Z
2. 350ZMPH - Thomas
3. Amarao - Exige
4. SuperJupi - G35 Coupe
5. Alteus AKA Ranger - RX7 or 944
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7. gr8scott_o
8. Robert G35
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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we are getting very close.....I like it
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZMPH
we are getting very close.....I like it
yeah, but when it gets close, few will drop out for various reasons. Unfortunately, I know I have.
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