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Jul 22, 2008 | 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3 RS Scruffy

All ya gotta do is ask. Most clubs will let a driver take another driver along with them, as long as both are not novices. (BAD BAD) Many drivers will also let you ride with them, thats how I got a ride to see the second course. Most of the time at Porsche events I stage my car at the end of the line and go 6+ cars or so ahead to get a ride. The course can look very different at speed. Ya just gotta hope that the driver stays on course.
How many of you drivers got a chance to ride with Mike C, the instructor? Or let him drive your car?

That's true Turco. I drove with him twice, once he was co-driver in my car and the next run, I trusted him enough to let him drive my car with me in the passenger seat. He was fast, yet totally in control, it really taught me a bit more about my car and how to attack the course for a faster time...(and yes I'd love a ride in the Screaming Green Beast as well, lol)

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Jul 22, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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Jul 22, 2008 | 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3 RS Scruffy

I'm just dropping in to post about an event this Saturday at Colt State park in RI. It is a charity event and I will be there with Kermit, wifey will be driving Inky.
www.bristolrun.com They need some sort of a head count because there will be food and music.

Damn! Too bad I'm away for work, I grew up only a few miles from CSP. They have some great meets/cruises through there in the summer months, and it's a awsome place to take pics. Newport is another good spot too.

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Jul 22, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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I think most of us got to ride with him, i think paul had him drive his car. That guy is a monster. It was the most amazing ride i went in that day.

Last year he and Charles (red turbo) were about even on their times, from what I remember. I was a 3-4 seconds behind them, running on my street (MPS Cup) tires. I have not run against Mike this year because he blew his engine at the start of the season, only just getting it back. Maybe I will see him Sunday at the BMW event.

Jul 22, 2008 | 02:08 PM

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How many of you drivers got a chance to ride with Mike C, the instructor? Or let him drive your car?

I ended up having 4 instructors drive my car... Mike C, Dan (i think, co driver with John Winchester in an Evo), and two other guys whose names escape me... and I am very glad that I did... it's amazing to see what your own car can do, even in the hands of someone who's driving it for the first time...

Jul 22, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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Just got accepted and Paid

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:41 AM

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Mikie, what do ya think??

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:41 AM

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Dave, Marshall here is something i came across regarding offset in wheels.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101

Interesting. Thanks for the link!

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:43 AM

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Mikie, what do ya think??

I think it is a POS Ford.

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:43 AM

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So...the question now is - how bad is it to drive with one of the Advans mounted the wrong way? I wanted to go to the track this Friday night, but Sullivan can not get me in to fix their mistake until Sat morning

I suppose I could put all four stockers back on...thoughts?

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MR Turco

I think it is a POS Ford.

that makes 500ft tq at 1800rpm

would be a great tow vehicle for the evo...

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I suppose I could put all four stockers back on...thoughts?

you should be fine to make a couple passes

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:47 AM

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that makes 500ft tq at 1800rpm

would be a great tow vehicle for the evo...

If your evo was at proper weight you could tow it with the S10

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:50 AM

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If your evo was at proper weight you could tow it with the S10

S10 w/ 4banger is rated for 1500lbs or something stupid. The damn trailer will be almost that much

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:51 AM

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S10 w/ 4banger is rated for 1500lbs or something stupid. The damn trailer will be almost that much

1000lb trailer, + 500lb evo = win.

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:55 AM

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1000lb trailer, + 500lb evo = win.

maybe just the drivetrain and a driver seat will weigh 500lbs