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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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.... yeah we're one of those guys unfortunately. Still a ways to go and already 2am. You guys are always one of the first to leave, Leh, and unfortunately, we are damn near the last every time due to all the work we have to do the car at each track (not a bad thing, just takes time)

Had a good showing at the road course (two 9ths), but the drag race hurt us a whole bunch too, f'n FWD (28th overall). NPR was a blast, I love driving that track but of course I'm biased. Doug takes over for CMP tomorrow (his 'home track'), then I'm back behind the wheel for BMW, which I'm excited about.


Blog is up, pictures probably in the am, though: http://www.trackpedia.com/forums/sho...1180#post41180




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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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So why in the f' is that cayman so damn slow? With GT3 power it should be at least GT3 fast right?

With better handles and balance?

What gives?

Gonna shoe horn in a turbo motor next year?
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Solo Evo
.... yeah we're one of those guys unfortunately. Still a ways to go and already 2am. You guys are always one of the first to leave, Leh, and unfortunately, we are damn near the last every time due to all the work we have to do the car at each track (not a bad thing, just takes time)

Had a good showing at the road course (two 9ths), but the drag race hurt us a whole bunch too, f'n FWD (28th overall). NPR was a blast, I love driving that track but of course I'm biased. Doug takes over for CMP tomorrow (his 'home track'), then I'm back behind the wheel for BMW, which I'm excited about.


Blog is up, pictures probably in the am, though: http://www.trackpedia.com/forums/sho...1180#post41180




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were you guys in the SRT4 w/ the mopar on the side? i got some pics of that car. as soon as i find my card reader
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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Yeah that was us. My email is dclancy@clemson.edu if you want to mail them instead of host them.

Much appreciated


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Old May 7, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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no problem man, i will post them all from my myspace and the video from streetfire. i will drop the links in here when i get them all up
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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camera is not the best in the world but here are all the pics http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1722520
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dsycks
So why in the f' is that cayman so damn slow? With GT3 power it should be at least GT3 fast right?

With better handles and balance?

What gives?

Gonna shoe horn in a turbo motor next year?

There's something wrong with it, it's actually making stock Cayman S power right now.

Easy to tell by the trap speed, which is equal to or slower than a stock cayman S. They took it to the dealer today to see whassup.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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we figured out the problem..... the variable cam system isnt working... so its like a honda without Vtec..... we were told we are were probably down 70hp....


but.. none of that matters anymore.. because we hit a deer on the way to vir tonight.... we are finished....



i drove the gtr... by myself...... for about 20 min today on back country roads... but i will post more about that when im not so sad...
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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jesus... that is heart breaking.

sorry brother.

btw- I told you that you needed Vtec!

better luck next year... you going to be at Mid Ohio for the PCA club race next weekend? If so and there on friday see if you can't look up the chunky hillbilly with the white 05 RS!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kingleh@GSC
we figured out the problem..... the variable cam system isnt working... so its like a honda without Vtec..... we were told we are were probably down 70hp....


but.. none of that matters anymore.. because we hit a deer on the way to vir tonight.... we are finished....



i drove the gtr... by myself...... for about 20 min today on back country roads... but i will post more about that when im not so sad...
Holy crap! Sorry to hear about the suicidal deer ending your One Lap adventure. Everyone at least physically ok?

sad, sad, sad to hear Leh.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kingleh@GSC
we figured out the problem..... the variable cam system isnt working... so its like a honda without Vtec..... we were told we are were probably down 70hp....
but.. none of that matters anymore.. because we hit a deer on the way to vir tonight.... we are finished....
i drove the gtr... by myself...... for about 20 min today on back country roads... but i will post more about that when im not so sad...
WTF damn man, that really sucks. hope you and donny are alright damn deer
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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Teh Suck

Deer 1 : Caymen 1
Tie game, both teams loose. I wonder what the One Lap roadkill overall score is so far.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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well i know there is a deer missing somewhere between CMP and VIR and danny pop told me that they think it was a coyote they hit in the mongoose V1. when i was talking to him at NPR he said he actually kept some of the fur lol
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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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wow that sucks man, sorry to hear, that car is beautiful and mean looking all at the same time
good luck with it and future events
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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Leh, that is an absolute raw deal man. Our luck has pretty much paralleled in this event, although yours was a bit less fixable than our brake problems and damage from that problem related to the off at BMW. I still hadn't gotten a chance to get over there and give you a sticker yet, ah well there is always next year.


Our blog is now updated and getting closer to back on schedule:

http://trackpedia.com/forums/showthr...?t=4144&page=7


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