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Dec 24, 2007 | 09:04 AM

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Check my signature to a dyno link.

Its pushing 380whp on the stock 9.8 housing 03 turbo boosting 26.5psi

I also have an aggressive map for 30psi dynoed at 400whp.

I wonder if you could comment of how the sunroof affects the performance of the car on the track versus a regular Evo...I would appreciate it.

Good luck at the track and enjoy

Dec 24, 2007 | 12:02 PM

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More weight up top = higher center of gravity.

Dec 25, 2007 | 06:02 AM

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thats a pretty aggressive setup, do the rears rub at all?
nice pictures, you should definitely do some hdr shots.

No rubbing on the rear fenders.

Dec 25, 2007 | 10:19 AM

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[QUOTE=subaruwrx420;5086981]I wonder if you could comment of how the sunroof affects the performance of the car on the track versus a regular Evo...I would appreciate it.

Without back to back drives in sunroof/non sunroof cars it might be hard to tell...

Dec 26, 2007 | 07:14 AM

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r u sure you can drive that thing around the track without worrying about rock chips.......................jk

Painters Tape FTW! LOL

Dec 26, 2007 | 07:30 AM

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nice.. good to see your going out to the track..... & dont be one of those guys with painters tape all over your front end!

ha ha...

n

Dec 26, 2007 | 07:39 AM

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Clearbra FTW! Any tips for a newb?

Dec 26, 2007 | 10:20 AM

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Clearbra FTW! Any tips for a newb?

One of the biggest mistakes for a beginner is going too fast too soon. Focus on learning the correct line first … speed will naturally come later.

Dec 26, 2007 | 02:06 PM

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Really nice looking car, hope you have fun with it

Dec 26, 2007 | 03:40 PM

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awesome.....

Dec 27, 2007 | 09:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by I'mStock

More weight up top = higher center of gravity.

Precisely why I wanted some input, just to have an idea if it makes the car more difficult to control on steady state turns or on switch backs.

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Originally Posted by Bad Al

Without back to back drives in sunroof/non sunroof cars it might be hard to tell...

Good point.

Dec 27, 2007 | 12:58 PM

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nice looking evo, gl with the track sessions, take it easy

Dec 27, 2007 | 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WhatNoise???

One of the biggest mistakes for a beginner is going too fast too soon. Focus on learning the correct line first … speed will naturally come later.

excellent advice.

Dec 27, 2007 | 01:38 PM

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nothin wrong with painters tape.

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nice.. good to see your going out to the track..... & dont be one of those guys with painters tape all over your front end!

ha ha...

n

Dec 27, 2007 | 01:57 PM

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nothin wrong with painters tape.

It actually doubles the vehicles drag coefficient!!!

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