Gary Sheehan Teams with ESX to run Speed GT! - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2006-03-14, 01:30 PM

Okay, fine I was wrong. I still like saying shenanigans though.

cody · 2006-03-14, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

I disconcur with your analysis

But my name is Cody, not to be confused with Cory. You can call me White Cody if it helps.

sti deede · 2006-03-14, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

The CTS-V is basically a Corvette under a Cadillac body.

I did not know that. OMG that is a sexy beast.

GarySheehan · 2006-03-14, 03:49 PM

Consider that our STi will be wearing a widebody kit to fit over the 275/35 tires and 18"x10" wheels. I'm hoping that "sexy beast" will apply to our STi as well

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

cody · 2006-03-14, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

Consider that our STi will be wearing a widebody kit to fit over the 275/35 tires and 18"x10" wheels. I'm hoping that "sexy beast" will apply to our STi as well

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

TTIWWOP!

Nick Koan · 2006-03-14, 03:50 PM

I haven't even seen pictures yet, but widebody + STi + 275/35 on 18"x10" == sexy beast no matter what.

sperry · 2006-03-14, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

Consider that our STi will be wearing a widebody kit to fit over the 275/35 tires and 18"x10" wheels. I'm hoping that "sexy beast" will apply to our STi as well

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

I wonder if that means I'm gonna fail in my attempt to put 255/40/17's on my 17x8" wheels under a non-wide body set of fenders.

Dean · 2006-03-14, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I wonder if that means I'm gonna fail in my attempt to put 255/40/17's on my 17x8" wheels under a non-wide body set of fenders.

On your pre '05 suspension, Yes.

sti deede · 2006-03-14, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

Consider that our STi will be wearing a widebody kit to fit over the 275/35 tires and 18"x10" wheels. I'm hoping that "sexy beast" will apply to our STi as well

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Sweet ass!!! You bet it will

Even more exciting because it is a Subaru! I can't wait to see the car with the wide body, course I'll have to excuse myself once I do

sperry · 2006-03-14, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

On your pre '05 suspension, Yes.

What's the '05 suspension have to do w/ it? I've got camber adjustable top mounts, coilovers, and camber bolts, so I've already got tons more room than the '05 suspension provides. Plus, I've got rolled fenders, something you *can't* do on an '05 in the rear.

Dean · 2006-03-14, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

What's the '05 suspension have to do w/ it? I've got camber adjustable top mounts, coilovers, and camber bolts, so I've already got tons more room than the '05 suspension provides. Plus, I've got rolled fenders, something you *can't* do on an '05 in the rear.

I was under the impression that the new geometry allowed for more strut to fender clearance and inner fender wall/liner clearance, stock or coilover. I could be wrong though. Thus Alon's 275s was it on his '05. Feel free to split this discussion into another thread.

Kevin M · 2006-03-14, 05:50 PM

You mean more backspacing Dean?

Dean · 2006-03-14, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

You mean more backspacing Dean?

If you mean wheel offset, no. I was under the impression that the hub/spindle, lower arm, and even attachment points had changed in '05.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-15, 09:41 AM

Wow, 18x10 and 275s is amazing. So you must mean wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide body STi. Mmmm, that's gonna be so hot.

GarySheehan · 2006-03-15, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

TTIWWOP!

TPWBWWTBKIPBP!!!

(Those Pictures Will Be Worthless Withouth The Body Kit Installed. Please Be Patient)

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-15, 10:05 AM

I dunno how stupid of a question this is but are you guys using the Sti that you raced in the 24 hour race? Or do you have another one? I dunno how these things work. Seems to me if you are in Speed GT then starting from scratch with another car would be the best choice, but I'm not a racer (wish I was).

Kevin M · 2006-03-15, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

If you mean wheel offset, no. I was under the impression that the hub/spindle, lower arm, and even attachment points had changed in '05.

Backspacing does not mean offset. It's 1/2 width plus offset- the distance from the mounting surface back towards the strut that the wheel goes. I was under the impression that the new suspension had more backspacing, meaning a given width wheel could be run with a higher numerical offset, giving more fender clearance.

cody · 2006-03-15, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

TPWBWWTBKIPBP!!!

(Those Pictures Will Be Worthless Withouth The Body Kit Installed. Please Be Patient)

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Patience=a virutue. Cody!=virtuous.

GarySheehan · 2006-03-15, 10:10 AM

OK, here are some pics of a car with the APR Performance body kit that is going on our car...

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-15, 10:14 AM

So new car? That's hot (Paris Hilton voice)

GarySheehan · 2006-03-15, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I dunno how stupid of a question this is but are you guys using the Sti that you raced in the 24 hour race? Or do you have another one? I dunno how these things work. Seems to me if you are in Speed GT then starting from scratch with another car would be the best choice, but I'm not a racer (wish I was).

Really? What is it about the 25 Hour car that you think would be bad for World Challenge GT?

There was nothing done to the 25 Hour car that would make a fresh car a better choice. The cage that was in the 25 hour car is amazing, it already has the a ton of work in it that is completely appropriate for WCGT (fuel cell, suspension, seat, plexi windows, etc.)

The car is getting an entirely new body, aero, wheels and tires as well as other safety mods. Starting with a fresh chassis would just give us lots of additional work without any advantages. The 25 Hour car was built with World Challenge GT in mind

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

cody · 2006-03-15, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

OK, here are some pics of a car with the APR Performance body kit that is going on our car...

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Holy Hot! I was thinking it would be a new STI. Glad to see you guys will be using a Peanut Eye.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-15, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

Really? What is it about the 25 Hour car that you think would be bad for World Challenge GT?

There was nothing done to the 25 Hour car that would make a fresh car a better choice. The cage that was in the 25 hour car is amazing, it already has the a ton of work in it that is completely appropriate for WCGT (fuel cell, suspension, seat, plexi windows, etc.)

The car is getting an entirely new body, aero, wheels and tires as well as other safety mods. Starting with a fresh chassis would just give us lots of additional work without any advantages. The 25 Hour car was built with World Challenge GT in mind

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

See I told you I didn't know what I was talking about.

GarySheehan · 2006-03-15, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

See I told you I didn't know what I was talking about.

Right. I just wanted to ruthlessly drive the point home

Now, starting next week, when the car is out of our hands and back in Socal, I'll focus on kicking your ass in GT4

BTW...anyone know a good driving sim with Long Beach in the tracks?

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

sperry · 2006-03-15, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

Right. I just wanted to ruthlessly drive the point home

Now, starting next week, when the car is out of our hands and back in Socal, I'll focus on kicking your ass in GT4

BTW...anyone know a good driving sim with Long Beach in the tracks?

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Long Beach was in the original Papyrus Indycar and Indycar II... but that game is so old it's from before the Champ/IRL split.

But that's the last time I remember driving LB in a game.

I don't think there's a game out there right now w/ LB, however, there are mods that add it to other games. Grand Prix 3 has a champcar mod that includes that track, and I think you can drive it w/ the Celicas from the Celebrity race.

There's a mod to EA's F1 Challenge game that add champ cars and tracks, including LB: http://idt.rscsites.org/ Hopefully those same guys will add that track to rFactor soon (the hands-down best driving simulator on the PC, IMO).

Does Forza have it by any chance? I played Forza for about 10 minutes before going back to GT4.

2006-03-14, 03:50 PM	#31
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I haven't even seen pictures yet, but widebody + STi + 275/35 on 18"x10" == sexy beast no matter what. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-03-14, 05:50 PM	#37
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You mean more backspacing Dean? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-03-15, 09:41 AM	#39
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Wow, 18x10 and 275s is amazing. So you must mean wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide body STi. Mmmm, that's gonna be so hot. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-03-15, 10:05 AM	#41
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I dunno how stupid of a question this is but are you guys using the Sti that you raced in the 24 hour race? Or do you have another one? I dunno how these things work. Seems to me if you are in Speed GT then starting from scratch with another car would be the best choice, but I'm not a racer (wish I was). __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-03-15, 10:10 AM	#44
GarySheehan EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 172 Never let the driver work on the car...	OK, here are some pics of a car with the APR Performance body kit that is going on our car... Gary Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com Last edited by GarySheehan; 2006-03-15 at 10:34 AM.

2006-03-14, 01:30 PM	#26
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Okay, fine I was wrong. I still like saying shenanigans though.

2006-03-14, 03:49 PM	#29
GarySheehan EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 172 Never let the driver work on the car...	Consider that our STi will be wearing a widebody kit to fit over the 275/35 tires and 18"x10" wheels. I'm hoping that "sexy beast" will apply to our STi as well Gary Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com

2006-03-15, 10:14 AM	#45
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	So new car? That's hot (Paris Hilton voice) __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

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