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#401
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Definitely the R8; it felt the most stable entering & exiting turns.
The Gallardo, although AWD as well, was too quick to get tale happy... went sideways a couple of times. As fun as that was, my objective was to get the quickest lap time possible to qualify to drive the 360 race car. I pulled it off on the R8.
The Gallardo, although AWD as well, was too quick to get tale happy... went sideways a couple of times. As fun as that was, my objective was to get the quickest lap time possible to qualify to drive the 360 race car. I pulled it off on the R8.
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#413
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Purchased another car; will open another thread.
Purchased another car; will open another thread.
#414
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To be or not to be, that IS200t the question
Last week I grabbed an 06' Mini Cooper S JCW GP; #1735 of 2000.
Only way to describe how it drives; go-kart on steroids... literally!
Austin (Undying Dreams), Jeremy (Rockstar143), & Jon (Asianspec) snapped a couple of shots at a local meet this past weekend; good times.
As of now, my only plans are:
- Upgrade sound system
- Purchase a rated helmet
- Purchase a set of gloves
- Looking into stickier tires & brake pads
- Possible re-flash of ecu & pulley upgrade; but down the road. The car feels plenty quick as it is now.
I'm looking into local auto-x events to participate in as I wish excel in that arena.
Any insight, tips, & or comments is appreciated!
Only way to describe how it drives; go-kart on steroids... literally!
Austin (Undying Dreams), Jeremy (Rockstar143), & Jon (Asianspec) snapped a couple of shots at a local meet this past weekend; good times.
As of now, my only plans are:
- Upgrade sound system
- Purchase a rated helmet
- Purchase a set of gloves
- Looking into stickier tires & brake pads
- Possible re-flash of ecu & pulley upgrade; but down the road. The car feels plenty quick as it is now.
I'm looking into local auto-x events to participate in as I wish excel in that arena.
Any insight, tips, & or comments is appreciated!
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Congrats! That car looks like a ton of fun.
I say get the helmet/gloves and start autocrossing before you do any modifications. That car should excel around the cones from the factory. Spend the $$ on more sessions, then when you feel the tires (or other components) are holding you back, upgrade them.
I say get the helmet/gloves and start autocrossing before you do any modifications. That car should excel around the cones from the factory. Spend the $$ on more sessions, then when you feel the tires (or other components) are holding you back, upgrade them.
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#420
My sister in law had a R53 JCW once. One of the funnest cars I've ever driven... I can vouch for that go kart on steroids description!
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#423
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Awesome!!! I had no idea they made them all the way back in '06. Such a great looking/performing car!
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As of now, my only plans are:
- Upgrade sound system
- Purchase a rated helmet
- Purchase a set of gloves
- Looking into stickier tires & brake pads
- Possible re-flash of ecu & pulley upgrade; but down the road. The car feels plenty quick as it is now.
- Register on Revolution MINI Works
I'm looking into local auto-x events to participate in as I wish excel in that arena.
Any insight, tips, & or comments is appreciated!
Register on the RMW forum if you haven't already, knowledgeable group of people.. I go by 'bizzy' on there. There's also GPMINI.net
Happy motoring!
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#425
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Thanks!
Agreed!
Thanks!
Clean thanks your camera!
Thanks!
Thanks Gnuts! Yup, it's a two seater.
Thanks! I recently sold my CL; I do miss her...
Yup; did my home prior to buying. I swear I spent my whole weekend watching track vids... It's a monster when pushed.
Thanks! Going to register this morning; I'll look you up.
Agreed; I like the R53 better than the R56. Whine vs Spool
Thanks!
Clean thanks your camera!
Thanks!
So jealous! I had to settle for a nicely optioned '06 myself. The GP was a bit out of my budget when I was shopping for a R53. R56's were not even an option, I just loved the driving dynamics of the R53 much better.
Register on the RMW forum if you haven't already, knowledgeable group of people.. I go by 'bizzy' on there. There's also GPMINI.net
Happy motoring!
Register on the RMW forum if you haven't already, knowledgeable group of people.. I go by 'bizzy' on there. There's also GPMINI.net
Happy motoring!
Agreed; I like the R53 better than the R56. Whine vs Spool
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#432
I drive a Subata.
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Nice one! I always loved the Mini.
Have fun man! Get some nice tires! That's the most important part of the car.
SSFTSX said that too.
Have fun man! Get some nice tires! That's the most important part of the car.
SSFTSX said that too.
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Run flat tires are the worst. I went from the OEM wheels with run flats, to a conventional tire, to light 16" wheels on Hankook V12's. Handling, braking and ride quality vastly improved thru each stage. I'm running R56 S brakes which are essentially R53 GP brakes without the red paint, so 16's shouldn't be a problem. I'm on the hunt for some aluminum trailing arms like the GP and R56's have..
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#435
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Currently on 18x7.5 wrapped in Nitto Neo Gen 215/40/18.
I've tried DSC off once since I got the car... It's best left on.
Brakes are definitely firm... HUGE difference from the RL upgrade I did on the CL.
At 24xxlbs, I suppose weight plays a role on that too...
I've tried DSC off once since I got the car... It's best left on.
Brakes are definitely firm... HUGE difference from the RL upgrade I did on the CL.
At 24xxlbs, I suppose weight plays a role on that too...
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#439
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I text Colin, he runs the RMW site and had him approve you.
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