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Old 08-27-02, 10:38 AM
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The last 5 T-hill videos

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/fcchasings2kandfb.wmv

Passing a 1st gen RX-7 race car (two RX7s side by side are freaking LOUD), then stuck behind an S2000 (no passing until the next straight)

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/fcvss2kandcelica.wmv

Catching the S2000 and an older model Celica

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/fcgettingitallwrong.wmv

loosing it in turn 3

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/fctrickedbyaudi.wmv

Following an A6 Quattro racecar into turn 14, he takes a way different line and I get suckered into following

and my favorite

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/fcinthepack.wmv

Action packed vid, passing and being passed throughout the track.
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Oh, I posted a couple vids from Laguna Seca if you're interested..

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/lsir-...rytraffic1.wmv

Ok, it's not the RX7, but some of you mentioned wanting to drive Laguna Seca, so here's what it's like

http://para.noid.org/~silkworm/lsir-...ainbattle2.wmv

And you thought driving to work in the rain was hairy Watch my slide in Turn 5 after I pass the S2000.

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Old 08-27-02, 12:28 PM
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The FCINTHEPACK video is great.
When that porsche blasted past it even scared me just watching, lol.
That dude was pulling hard.
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Old 08-27-02, 08:31 PM
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hmm is this leguna seca the exact track played on gran turismo 3?
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yes, that's the one
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Cool videos.
So what mods do you have? I know you got a S5 engine on a S4 car but anything else?
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Mods? Let's see..

Engine:

S5 NA block, stock rebuild
S5 Intake manifold, BAC, OMP (not hooked up)
S4 TB (with TB mod), AFM, CAS, ECU, Coils, NGK plugs
All smog equipment removed
No PS (converted to manual rack), Air Pump, AC
Griffin 26x19 radiator (soon to be 24x18)
Stock oil cooler
SS Oil cooler lines
K&N cone filter
RB header to 2 1/2" mandrel bent pipe to Magnaflow muffler, single exit on pass side.

Drivetrain:

Rebuilt 86 Trans
New engine, trans, diff mounts
Redline fluids
Dead LSD, 4.10 gears (Soon to be replaced with a Torsen and 4.88s)

Suspension/Brakes
SS brake lines
Stock 4 piston brakes with Carbotech Panther Plus pads, OEM replacement rotors
Wilwood Brake proportioning valve with custom hardline, cockpit adjustable.
Delrin bushings front and rear
Rear Steer eliminator bushings
Koni SA shocks
Mazda Comp Coil overs (400/275 lb/in Eibach springs)
Mazda Comp Camber/Caster plates
Mazda Comp rear Camber link

Wheels/Tires
Stock OEM GXL rims with 205/50/15 Toyo Proxes RA-1 Full Tread.. Intended to be rains eventually
Planned wheels: Kosei K1s with 225/50/15s shaved.

Body
8 point custom built rollcage
Kirkey Intermediate Aluminum race seat
Quick disconnect steering wheel
Gutted interior
Aluminum hood

I guess that covers most of it right now.
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DAMN! that looks like fun! I am building one of those as soon as my Tii is done. It's set in stone now.. I am gonna rebuild my N/A from the groud up into one of those.. and get a truck as my daily. Where is that course.. I am from Stockton .. how far from Stockton is it? What does it cost to run? How often do you run? is there prizes or points races? Do I need to take a driving test or anything? gimie info!!!

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