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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

After a couple years of owning my 1998 Cobra Faleen and modding it, I think I'm almost done...at least with the suspension that is! Thanks to all the people mentioned in my other thread ( http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=052467 ), here is the final result. This thing really feels like a damn go-kart now and I finally know what people mean by "it feels like it's on rails!" Enjoy [patriot]

Here's what the build consisted of:

MM K-member w/ brace
MM Forward offset control arms
MM CC Plates
MM Solid steering shaft
MM Aluminum solid steering rack bushings
MM Bolt-thru bumpsteer kit
MM 'Short' swaybar end links
MM Urethane swaybar bushings
MM Swaybar relocation kit
MM Oil filter relocation kit
Momo "Monte Carlo" steering wheel
Canton RR oil pan and windage tray
MM 4-pt roll bar with diagonal crossbar and removeable harness bar
Lower torque box reenforcement kit
Ultrashield Rally Sport seat w/ Racecraft mounting hardware
Ioport seat back brace
Wolfe Racing sub-belt attachment bar
MM roll bar padding
2 sets of 5-pt harnesses (One set is a Sparco camlock and the other an AutoPower Pro Latch)
Hawk Blue brake pads
Stock Cobra shock tower brace (custom install)

Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :

I like it A LOT...but in the words if Tim Allen..

Needs more POWER....R R R

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Posted by FordRyderz510 (Member # 6771) on :

[worship]

what happened to the white saleens you had? car is looking good and is it ready for the track? road racing?

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
I like it A LOT...but in the words if Tim Allen..

Needs more POWER....R R R

no more power additions needed at this time. Its well "balanced" as it sits [Wink]

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.

Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

quote:
Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
I like it A LOT...but in the words if Tim Allen..

Needs more POWER....R R R
no more power additions needed at this time. Its well "balanced" as it sits

6 psi on a small turbo would be a nice silent addition to it...juuuuuuust sayin...

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by FordRyderz510:

what happened to the white saleens you had? car is looking good and is it ready for the track? road racing?

Still got the white saleens sitting in the garage. The white was getting fucked up with all the brake dust from the track. They need a fresh coat of powder.

And yes...I 'hope' its road race/trackday ready! I'll find out tomorrow [Whoo Whooooo!]

[ February 11, 2012, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.

Hate it ALL YOU WANT. But that's the beauty of MM's forward offset control arms + an MM k-member [Wink]

Suspension engineering and geometry at it's best!

More weight balance from front to rear = better handling.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.
Hate it ALL YOU WANT. But that's the beauty of MM's forward offset control arms + an MM k-member Suspension engineering and geometry at it's best!

More weight balance from front to rear = better handling.

I didn't know it served a purpose I just thought it just happened with certain K members N control arms. Sorry for giving that butt a lil tickle [patriot]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.
Hate it ALL YOU WANT. But that's the beauty of MM's forward offset control arms + an MM k-member Suspension engineering and geometry at it's best!

More weight balance from front to rear = better handling.
I didn't know it served a purpose I just thought it just happened with certain K members N control arms. Sorry for giving that butt a lil tickle

No worries. Kids need to get schooled once in a while...and stay away from my butt son! [Razz]

Posted by alexdel209 (Member # 9239) on :

clean i like it and its not all show which makes it way better in my book

Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :

Mm worth every penny!

Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :

now thats a weekend warrior

Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :

Well done

I like everything about it

Congrats on getting it to the point where it goes/stops/handles as well as it looks

Phil

Posted by fordryder650 (Member # 10881) on :

bad ass car bro

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Looks awesome very nice touch! Who did the roll cage? Scott?

Posted by Venomousnotch (Member # 8695) on :

I'm speechless..That looks fantastic... [worship]

Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :

more like cobraleen

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks fellas! This thing is a damn money pit but I hope it's all worth it after I test it out tomorrow. MM parts are definitely quality and worth the cost.

Yes, the car is basically just a weekend warrior. Pretty much never gets driven aside from trackdays.

As for the roll bar, it's an MM setup installed and slightly customized by F.O.D. [patriot]

Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :

Very nice man! Wasnt it lower?

Not a fan of white cars but this one has grown on me..

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Thanks fellas! This thing is a damn money pit but I hope it's all worth it after I test it out tomorrow. MM parts are definitely quality and worth the cost.

Yes, the car is basically just a weekend warrior. Pretty much never gets driven aside from trackdays.

As for the roll bar, it's an MM setup installed and slightly customized by F.O.D.

Ok great just talked to johnathan the other day looks like good work ! [patriot]

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

Damn. It looks like you got the exact same set-up as me. Forward offset and all. It will handle great.
Ditch the front dust shields. They can cause future problems. I speak from experience. Add front cooling ducts for the rotors. Use 3" bildge pump fans. This will help cool rotors while in use, and when you pull back in from track. Also flip the front rotors. The internal veins are facing the wrong direction. The vein should be in a dig pattern. Forcing air into the rotor.

Posted by 707clone (Member # 10342) on :

CLEAN AND BET IT HANDLES BETTER THAN A NEW SALEEN! GOOD SHIT IAN! [patriot]

Posted by SydewayzStan (Member # 10217) on :

i like your setup Ian, good luck with the road racing and congrats [patriot]

Posted by 90_STANG015 (Member # 8990) on :

holy shit this car is bad ass [worship]

your suspension set up is dope [patriot]

Posted by 85staNg302 (Member # 9450) on :

[worship]

to you

Posted by Poisond Pony (Member # 5141) on :

Perfection. Plain, simple perfection.

Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :

[ February 11, 2012, 01:59 AM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Very nice man! Wasnt it lower?

Not a fan of white cars but this one has grown on me..

Thanks bro! Yes, it was a lot lower before but the way it sits is the way it's "supposed" to be. Although I liked how it looked more when it was lower, this car needs to serve a purpose and it'll perform best at this height. Although it may not look like it, it is perfectly level from front to rear.

quote:
Originally posted by Venomousnotch:
I'm speechless..That looks fantastic...

Thanks Jose...means a lot coming from another "perfectionist" [Wink]

quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Damn. It looks like you got the exact same set-up as me. Forward offset and all. It will handle great.
Ditch the front dust shields. They can cause future problems. I speak from experience. Add front cooling ducts for the rotors. Use 3" bildge pump fans. This will help cool rotors while in use, and when you pull back in from track. Also flip the front rotors. The internal veins are facing the wrong direction. The vein should be in a dig pattern. Forcing air into the rotor.

Thanks for the pointers! I could've sworn the rotors were correct because I looked up the p/n's and they were specific to which side they belonged to? And yes, brake ducts are next on my list. I'm on the waiting list for a set from a guy on svtp who makes the kits.

quote:
Originally posted by 707clone:
CLEAN AND BET IT HANDLES BETTER THAN A NEW SALEEN! GOOD SHIT IAN!

Right on Rick! It definitely handles well. not sure if its better than a new saleen, but it should get the job done [patriot]

quote:
Originally posted by SydewayzStan:
i like your setup Ian, good luck with the road racing and congrats

Thanks Adam! Good luck with the drift gig too!

quote:
Originally posted by 90_STANG015:
holy shit this car is bad ass your suspension set up is dope

Thanks man! [patriot]

quote:
Originally posted by 85staNg302:
to you

Thank you sir [patriot]

quote:
Originally posted by Poisond Pony:
Perfection. Plain, simple perfection.

Thanks bro! I try to keep it clean, simple, and as functional as possible. [Big Grin]

Posted by iron50 (Member # 11231) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Thanks fellas! This thing is a damn money pit but I hope it's all worth it after I test it out tomorrow. MM parts are definitely quality and worth the cost.

Yes, the car is basically just a weekend warrior. Pretty much never gets driven aside from trackdays.

As for the roll bar, it's an MM setup installed and slightly customized by F.O.D.

Thank Ian and we will be there tomorrow with you taking pics to post on here [Big Grin]

[ February 11, 2012, 02:10 AM: Message edited by: iron50 ]

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

I can make you a duct kit. It's easy! I made the kit on mine. The hose is the most expensive part of it. You need a quality hose kit from Pit-Stop USA

If you seriously want help fine tuning everything, let me know. I've done a ton with mine, and it looks like your is close to the same extremes that mine is. But you still have alot more of an interior then I do. I strongly suggest if you don't yet, get a Fire Bottle, 5lb. is min required, but go 10lb. I would set it up for at least a 4 nozzle dispursment. I would do one at Fuel tank, one at fire wall facing engine, then interior, one by legs/feet, last one at chest level facing driver. This way, in worst case, if you have to hit the button. You will put out major areas where fuel is, and also incase your body in spray. Keeping you not on fire. Also, wire in the Electrical cut off. Remember for Road Racing locate this n the driver side window area. That way if you get knocked out a safety crew member can flip the power off. Do you run any data aquisition systems?

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
I can make you a duct kit. It's easy! I made the kit on mine. The hose is the most expensive part of it. You need a quality hose kit from Pit-Stop USA

If you seriously want help fine tuning everything, let me know. I've done a ton with mine, and it looks like your is close to the same extremes that mine is. But you still have alot more of an interior then I do. I strongly suggest if you don't yet, get a Fire Bottle, 5lb. is min required, but go 10lb. I would set it up for at least a 4 nozzle dispursment. I would do one at Fuel tank, one at fire wall facing engine, then interior, one by legs/feet, last one at chest level facing driver. This way, in worst case, if you have to hit the button. You will put out major areas where fuel is, and also incase your body in spray. Keeping you not on fire. Also, wire in the Electrical cut off. Remember for Road Racing locate this n the driver side window area. That way if you get knocked out a safety crew member can flip the power off. Do you run any data aquisition systems?

Definitely...if you can make me a brake ducting setup I'd be interested. Let me know what I need to buy or how much you'll charge me for everything. One thing I know I'll have issues with is getting ducts for my front bumper. The cobra fog light holes are easy to use, but the Saleen bumper's openings are shaped weird so I'm not sure how that'd work? Either way, let me know.

I don't have a fire suppressant system in my car as its not required for hpde, but I have 2.5lb bottle ready to be mounted. That's the requirement to run with Shelby club.

As for data acquisition, no I don't have anything at the moment. I haven't really taken it to that level yet.

Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :

Bad ass Ian. I'm assuming you are attached to this one [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by 19mystic96 (Member # 7553) on :

Looking good Ian. This gives me incentive to get mine installed ASAP..

Maybe I'll start this weekend.. Lol

Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :

Looks sick Ian. Can't wait to see it on the track [patriot]

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

you ever think of ditching those sway bar end links for a set of ride tech posi links?

Posted by Poisond Pony (Member # 5141) on :

what are the plans for the rear? Panhard, torque arm and coil-overs in the future?

Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :

Looks real good Ian..... I bet it's real stable out on the track.

Posted by 98 Saleen Cobra (Member # 11679) on :

Dude congrats man!! Your car has come a long way since you first started O/T. I ordered my Griggs Kmember and control arms today so hopefully I'll be able to get it installed soon [Big Grin]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks for all the love fellas! I'm here at Infineon running a trackday right now. So far everything is as I expected! The car feels completely different now, but in a good way! I'm waiting for my next session right now. We'll see how it does again in my next two sessions [patriot]

Thanks to the Jon and Mitch from FOD for coming out to kick it with me her at Infineon. These guys got big things coming soon so stay up to date on FOD [Wink]

Mo..I'm definitely planning to hang on to this one. I've put too much money into it to dump it now.

Matt...allow me to be your motivation [Big Grin]

get those parts installed bro!

Nate...you should come see it at the track right now! I'm here at Infineon [burnout]

V-town...I've never heard of posi links? Any more info you can provide?

Poisoned...my plans for the rear are to leave it as it is. It already has PHB, T/A, LCA's, and coil overs.

Gunnar...it's definitely stable on the track. I could use some slightly stiffer springs in the future, but these are working just fine for now.

98 cobra Saleen...whats up bro! I didn't know you had a Cafords account too [Big Grin]

yes, this car definitely has come a long way since I started tracking it. It's a blast to drive now and I don't have to fight it to get it to turn anymore [Big Grin]

Let me know how that Griggs setup goes once its installed!

Posted by 98 Saleen Cobra (Member # 11679) on :

you lucky son of a bitch!! At Infineon now?!! gahhh!! [Frown]

I miss it so damn much! The nearest road coarse from me now is 4 hrs.. Have fun man and be safe, I look forward to seeing the vids.. I'll let you know how it feels after the install too. [Big Grin]

Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :

HAHAHAHAHA, you only think you're done modding it! Seriously though, you have the foundation for what can be a really fast car. My car is basically an MM car that is a lot lighter than yours and has some tweaks and a setup that I've worked on for 2 years with Mike Maier. That being said, my car is nowhere near finished or as fast as it could be with the current horsepower.

Leave it alone for at least a season now and work on your driving skills. As you get better at driving you will start to feel the limitations of the setup. When you get to that point you should start running sticky tires, and at that point you will need stiffer springs and shocks with different valving etc, etc, etc.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SF Coupe:
HAHAHAHAHA, you only think you're done modding it! Seriously though, you have the foundation for what can be a really fast car. My car is basically an MM car that is a lot lighter than yours and has some tweaks and a setup that I've worked on for 2 years with Mike Maier. That being said, my car is nowhere near finished or as fast as it could be with the current horsepower.

Leave it alone for at least a season now and work on your driving skills. As you get better at driving you will start to feel the limitations of the setup. When you get to that point you should start running sticky tires, and at that point you will need stiffer springs and shocks with different valving etc, etc, etc.

You're right Tim...let me rephrase that. "I think I'm done modding my suspension until I either get into TIme Trials or full blown racing." [Big Grin]

I'd love to get to where you're at one day [worship]

Posted by FordRyderz510 (Member # 6771) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

quote:
Originally posted by FordRyderz510:

what happened to the white saleens you had? car is looking good and is it ready for the track? road racing?
Still got the white saleens sitting in the garage. The white was getting fucked up with all the brake dust from the track. They need a fresh coat of powder.

And yes...I 'hope' its road race/trackday ready! I'll find out tomorrow

nice. goodluck with that and post up some videos!

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

nice, but where are your tow hooks?

Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :

Love This pic

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
nice, but where are your tow hooks?

thanks! I dont have any tow hooks right now. I really dont want to cut a hole in my bumper for them so I was thinking of getting tow straps. Still not sure but I'll have something soon enough.

Posted by iron50 (Member # 11231) on :

Thanks for inviting us.....it was amazing riding with you on the track! Like you said now we are in at infineon. We met a few top guys and we are moving forward as a team!

Posted by iron50 (Member # 11231) on :

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
nice, but where are your tow hooks?
thanks! I dont have any tow hooks right now. I really dont want to cut a hole in my bumper for them so I was thinking of getting tow straps. Still not sure but I'll have something soon enough.

post up if you figure something out, I want to get some on my sn95 and the only strong way to get something that would be strong enough to lift the car if I was stuck in run-off sand would be some hooks off the bumper impact strut mounting brackets, and like you said would probably require cutting a slot in the bumper covers.

[ February 12, 2012, 10:53 PM: Message edited by: Blind ]

Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :

looks like you got the full mm maximum grip box

Eatin vets around corners i bet!

Very nice

[ February 13, 2012, 01:33 AM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by iron50:
Thanks for inviting us.....it was amazing riding with you on the track! Like you said now we are in at infineon. We met a few top guys and we are moving forward as a team!

Next time we'll have a better setup in the paddock...I'll bring more chairs, my canopy, and some Red Bulls [Big Grin]

But thanks to you and Mitch for coming out! I hope you guys had a good time. I hope the ride was fun too [burnout]

Thanks for the pics too [patriot]

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
nice, but where are your tow hooks?
thanks! I dont have any tow hooks right now. I really dont want to cut a hole in my bumper for them so I was thinking of getting tow straps. Still not sure but I'll have something soon enough.
post up if you figure something out, I want to get some on my sn95 and the only strong way to get something that would be strong enough to lift the car if I was stuck in run-off sand would be some hooks off the bumper impact strut mounting brackets, and like you said would probably require cutting a slot in the bumper covers.

I'll let you know. I was going to get some from racecartowhooks.com but I'm trying to figure out if I really want to cut into my bumper or just get straps [Confused]

quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
looks like you got the full mm maximum grip box

Eatin vets around corners i bet!

Very nice

It may be the whole Grip Box...not sure though as I pieced it all together myself. As for eating Vettes, maybe, but I doubt it [Big Grin]

There werent any Vettes on the track in my group, but I'd love to see how it does against one. [burnout]

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

Looks like it was a little wet out there, did you get a chance to drive in it?
Looks good buddy [Cool]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Looks like it was a little wet out there, did you get a chance to drive in it?
Looks good buddy

Yea, it was misty during the first session. I drove on it VERY cautiously! It was fun though [Big Grin]

I wish you were out there with me though...Mr. Burgandy Griggs S197 was out there and I was talking to him and his buddy for a while [Big Grin]

I'm sure you know how that conversation went [Razz]

Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :

i thought i posted in here already, but just wanted to say the car is looking super clean Ian [patriot]

. form and function, you can't beat that.

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

Ian,

Looks like a well thought out balanecd combo and reminds me of the set-up I had on my white coupe.

I bet it handles stellar!

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by stangin':
i thought i posted in here already, but just wanted to say the car is looking super clean Ian . form and function, you can't beat that.

Thanks Vin! Its not as "show" clean as it used to be, but its still pretty nice I guess [Big Grin]

quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Ian,

Looks like a well thought out balanecd combo and reminds me of the set-up I had on my white coupe.

I bet it handles stellar!

Luke..it's definitley well balanced. Not too much power and handles extremely well compared to before. TOPnotch also did some minor adjustments to my pinion angle and now the vibration noise you and I were fighting for so long is ALL GONE [worship]

Posted by jegg (Member # 9910) on :

Did you install the K-member yourself?

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jegg:
Did you install the K-member yourself?

No, TOPnotch (a member on here) did the install. Check out my other thread for some reviews of his work: http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=052485

[patriot]

Posted by jegg (Member # 9910) on :

I had my car up for sale for dirt cheap... Deal fell through the cracks... I took it as a sign to keep it...lol...

The rear is complete with t/a and phb...

Now I'm looking to finish up the front end...

I emailed Maier Racing about installing a k-member a month ago but I never heard back...

I might have to hit up topnotch... Hopefully he has time..

[ February 14, 2012, 01:24 PM: Message edited by: jegg ]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jegg:
I had my car up for sale for dirt cheap... Deal fell through the cracks... I took it as a sign to keep it...lol...

The rear is complete with t/a and phb...

Now I'm looking to finish up the front end...

I emailed Maier Racing about installing a k-member a month ago but I never heard back...

I'll might have to hit up topnotch... Hopefully he has time..

I'm sure Maier can get it done...but I'm also sure it won't be cheap! What car are you selling BTW? I may be interested [Big Grin]

Posted by jegg (Member # 9910) on :

A '04 2v gt... I doubt you'll want it...

It's clean though

Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :

^^Send you pm and text about the car. Get back at me please

Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :

great looking set up Ian. can't wait to see it in persons as soon as i free up some dough to play! how was HPDE 3?

Posted by jegg (Member # 9910) on :

Hey Ian,
Nice setup BTW.
How's the NVH after all was said and done?

Looks good! Hopefully I can get mine done.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by S4OSHUS:
great looking set up Ian. can't wait to see it in persons as soon as i free up some dough to play! how was HPDE 3?

Thanks Jeo! Yea, you defintely have to come out and play soon bro! Infineon is fun as hell!

Group 3 is a lot better. At least for me, there was not much traffic and the day progresses with more passing zones, passing in turns, and the finally open passing! It's WAY better that goup 1/2. I was passing and getting passed, so I think I fit into group 3 pretty well [burnout]

quote:
Originally posted by jegg:
Hey Ian,
Nice setup BTW.
How's the NVH after all was said and done?

Looks good! Hopefully I can get mine done.

Thanks! The NVH is more noticeable now, but its pretty much a given since all the rubber bushings have been replaced with urethane. Also, the combination of a racing steering wheel, solid steering shaft, aluminum rack bushings, and solid motor mounts definitely caused more vibration, but A LOT more feel for the road.

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

Have you done any hPDE 4?

Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :

Ian, your cars badass bro! that thing must stay glued to the pavement! [worship]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Have you done any hPDE 4?

No, I just started open tracking last April. I'm trying to gradually move up in the levels [Smile]

quote:
Originally posted by fredfifty:
Ian, your cars badass bro! that thing must stay glued to the pavement!

Thanks Dave! It handles pretty well [patriot]

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

If you ever want to go for a ride along in 4, let me know. You find a new set, you never knew of in that group. You basically have to be on alert always, and when someone is on your door in the corner trust in their skills as well as yours, any hesitation will get ugly. But other then that it's a blast. Sometime I gotta show you what hitting a jagged rock when cresting turn 9 at sears looks like at speed. I kept the trophy of what was left of my rim. It pushed a hole all the way through the rim.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
If you ever want to go for a ride along in 4, let me know. You find a new set, you never knew of in that group. You basically have to be on alert always, and when someone is on your door in the corner trust in their skills as well as yours, any hesitation will get ugly. But other then that it's a blast. Sometime I gotta show you what hitting a jagged rock when cresting turn 9 at sears looks like at speed. I kept the trophy of what was left of my rim. It pushed a hole all the way through the rim.

I've been on a ride-along in group 4 at Infineon with 9cobra7...and he's damn fast! I know what you mean by trusting in people and yourself...things definitely can get hairy out there! In group 3 this past weekend, though we weren't going as fast as group 4, I had some door to door action in turn 7 and turn 11...we were encourgaed to do so [Big Grin]

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

Yeah, going door to door is a crazy rush. Once you get to do it in the esses that's where you will see a big difference. Holding your line is super important. Glad to see somebody sticking with it though!

Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on :

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

For anyone interested, here are a few pics that Mitch of F.O.D. took for me at the track. Also a link to a video that I compiled together. Enjoy [patriot]

link to video: http://youtu.be/DxFIzBWbHN0

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