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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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WHAT?!?! Autocross is totally safer! All you'll hit are pylons lol!

Yeah I heard about Race City...that really sucks...
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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yeah I know but you try convincing her lol. Logic does not work.

I think Racecity closing down will generate new opportunities for a better track. I think it's time we catch up to Edmonton. If I had money to invest or knew some folks that could open a new track, I would be more than willing to invest some time in making this new project happen.

The only thing I am worried about is the potential downtime between Racecity closing and a new location opening.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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is this 17 inch combo you have right now heavier or lighter than stock? Also once we get to meet in person at the meet coming up I wouldn't mind a ride along this summer:P

The wife will only let me drag race not autocross because she says its too dangerous and I could lose control :P

I told her ok but my next project car will have at least 500whp and run low 11's high 10's
My 17's are heavier by about 4 to 5lbs than stock, but the 195/40 combo is very low profile and I find it really bites into the corners. I was able to pull hard corners at higher speeds that some of the other cars would spin out on. Weight is not a big deal for me right now, I am just having fun.

Autocross is a lot safer than drag racing, worst case is you run over a cone or something. There is potential to hit the outside of the track, but generally that can only happen to out of control "drifting" RWD cars. I would say if you are drag racing there is a potential to loose control because of the speeds you are hitting.

Your welcome to do some ride alongs with me, I actually found I could squeeze out better times when the car is more balanced.

Totally sucks that Race City is shutting down. I havn't heard anybody talking about setting up a new site for a track though. It might be a couple dry years.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Yah I just heard about racecity land being sold!

damn it, i just got a set of slicks for some 1/4 mile times....
damn damn damn.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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I would say if you are drag racing there is a potential to loose control because of the speeds you are hitting.
I don't think fit owners will have that problem...
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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what! someone is making replica's of replica's?? thats hilarious.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Wait did you just say you bought slicks to drag race the Fit Jon?
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I don't think fit owners will have that problem...
What about when VTEC kicks in and massive torque steer throws the car out of control!! ..... lol
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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late christmas gift from one of my tire suppliers....

*drool* once they get here
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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I dun see anything...
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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late christmas gift from one of my tire suppliers....

*drool* once they get here

I guess you gun have to run what ya brung!

I'll go heads up bottle to bottle against you.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I can hear Ludacris in the background already...
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Oh, i'll bring it! with a lollipop and knee-highs!
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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and then once you lose the race, I'll take your car and walk away from the nadas will be playing.

This will all be followed by horribly bad acting from that douche Rich Christiansen
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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This will all be followed by horribly bad acting from that douche Rich Christiansen
Noooooooooooo!
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Is that the guy from Pinks?!?!
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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El douche is right, that guy is just terrible at speaking...
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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He's also terrible at riding sport bikes lol.

Yes Illusive he's the douche from pinks.


"So what you're saying is your vtec doesn't work and you're gonna need 20 lenghts?"

He's also horrible at presenting his sponsors.
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Sugarphreak my apologies for completely sidetracking this thread but my hatred for Rich and the simple hilarity of JDMish running slick on a 90whp car got to me
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Awesome...now we just need to bring him up to Race City before it is gone so you guys can race for PINKS! *Cue Pinks Music*

 



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