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Old 2005-01-28, 12:58 PM   #51
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Old 2005-01-28, 01:11 PM   #52
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I know I will get nothing but grief from this group(Kevin), but I am encouraging Nick to keep it stock, or close to it for his initial forey into performance driving.

I would not be nearly the driver I am if I had not driven my A4 in Stock, and near stock configuration for about 3000 track miles before retiring it, and building my first "track car".

Probably 600-1000 of those miles were bone stock on All-Season tires. Then it got a chip, and wheels/tires, and near the end, front brakes.

Nothing will teach you to drive better than a soft suspension, and crappy tires combined with lots of seat time.
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Old 2005-01-28, 01:20 PM   #53
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A big part of me agrees, and I'm going to try and keep stuff stock for as long as possible.
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Old 2005-01-28, 01:26 PM   #54
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I completely agree with Dean. If a car is brand-spanking new, there's no need to immediately go changing things. Drive the car for a while, get a feel for it, autocross it, etc.. after a while if it's disappointing you in some way, *then* change it.
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Old 2005-01-28, 01:27 PM   #55
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I completely agree with Dean. If a car is brand-spanking new, there's no need to immediately go changing things. Drive the car for a while, get a feel for it, autocross it, etc.. after a while if it's disappointing you in some way, *then* change it.
I drove a LGT. It's disappointing immediately. It needs at least an exhaust, some springs, and a short shift IMHO. It's a really soft car from the factory.
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Old 2005-01-28, 01:29 PM   #56
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Yes, I can already feel the need for stiffer suspension, but I'm still going to wait a bit and get used to the car.

I still feel like a stranger in it.
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Old 2005-01-28, 02:28 PM   #57
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I drove a LGT. It's disappointing immediately. It needs at least an exhaust, some springs, and a short shift IMHO. It's a really soft car from the factory.
Hey, have any of us seen JC drive in any sort of performance environment? Does he get an opinion? Just kidding JC, we all trust and respect your opinions.... :wink:
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Old 2005-01-28, 02:38 PM   #58
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I drove a LGT. It's disappointing immediately. It needs at least an exhaust, some springs, and a short shift IMHO. It's a really soft car from the factory.
Hey, have any of us seen JC drive in any sort of performance environment? Does he get an opinion? Just kidding JC, we all trust and respect your opinions.... :wink:
No, no competition...But He navigate's mountain roads like a WRC driver, So I trust his judgement...a little..
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Old 2005-01-28, 02:49 PM   #59
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I drove a LGT. It's disappointing immediately. It needs at least an exhaust, some springs, and a short shift IMHO. It's a really soft car from the factory.
Hey, have any of us seen JC drive in any sort of performance environment? Does he get an opinion? Just kidding JC, we all trust and respect your opinions.... :wink:
No, no competition...But He navigate's mountain roads like a WRC driver, So I trust his judgement...a little..
wow! he must be the best driver in seccs.
Even better then Kevin??? Oh nose!
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Old 2005-01-28, 02:51 PM   #60
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No, no competition...But He navigate's mountain roads like a WRC driver, So I trust his judgement...a little..

/JC & ScottyS on

Ahhh, anybody can drive on the pavement! But let's see your best time on the "Deer Run Rd to Pine Nut Rd Classic"!

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Damn, I want a keyboard with all those mathmatical symbols... morover, I'm impressed they are included in whatever the default font is in IE.

Hey Dean, those are just Alt+ chars. The font wouldn't accept a heart symbol, so I had to go with the face to simulate the home environment.
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Old 2005-01-28, 02:58 PM   #63
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wow! he must be the best driver in seccs.
Even better then Kevin??? Oh nose!
Now let's not jump to conclusions Ed..I've kept careful notes on this...

Fastest (as in, land speed record) Driver on SECCS...Eric (qksubi)
Luckiest driver through someones front yard on SECCS... MikeSTI.
Unluckiest Driver on SECCS...Debbie (dknv) x2
Best Mountain Road driver on tires showing cords...JC
Most anal road rage prone driver on SECCS...Scott (sperry)
Best Domestic Driver on SECCS....Austin (Atomic Lab monkey)
Best cone dodger on SECCS...Dean
Best Puddle dodger on SECCS (tie) Tyson and Evo Mike.
Best First winter in the snow driver...kevin (Ban Suvs)
Best Super Touring Truck Driver...me of course.
Best Automatic Driver...Nick (nKoan)
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F U both, where's my recognition?
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Old 2005-01-28, 03:04 PM   #66
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Lets find a canyon road, walkie-talkies, and a guy at the end with a stop watch. Preferably dirt or snow.
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Old 2005-01-28, 03:07 PM   #67
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Thank god that is over with.
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I will work on more soon..unless someone else has some input..
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Best Automatic Driver...Nick (nKoan)
Thank god that is over with.
F U both, where's my recognition?
I will work on more soon..unless someone else has some input..
Haha, ask Nick, I've been driving and abusing an auto way longer than he has
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Old 2005-01-28, 03:09 PM   #69
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wow! he must be the best driver in seccs.
Even better then Kevin??? Oh nose!

Luckiest driver through someones front yard on SECCS... MikeSTI.
what happend there?
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http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=12902

The second montage in that thread.
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wow! he must be the best driver in seccs.
Even better then Kevin??? Oh nose!

Luckiest driver through someones front yard on SECCS... MikeSTI.
what happend there?
I must say that this was when I first had the car and having winter tires on it at the time doing something that I really didnt need to do
http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopi...t=donkey#12883
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wow! he must be the best driver in seccs.
Even better then Kevin??? Oh nose!

Luckiest driver through someones front yard on SECCS... MikeSTI.
what happend there?
I must say that this was when I first had the car and having winter tires on it at the time doing something that I really didnt need to do
http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopi...t=donkey#12883
ohhh i see. Outch.
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what happend there?
I must say that this was when I first had the car and having winter tires on it at the time doing something that I really didnt need to do
http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopi...t=donkey#12883
Didn't Matt go through someones front yard as well, and I also recall a control arm bending Solo trial "Off". I think Matt is mor worthy of that award.
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Didn't Matt go through someones front yard as well, and I also recall a control arm bending Solo trial "Off". I think Matt is mor worthy of that award.
No, I didn;t go into anyone's yard...I broke my rim on a curb in the ice, then my massive off at Solotrials only tweeked my tie rod, no big deal.
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