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Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

I didn't do as well ... finished mid-pack in a group of about 40.

I invited a friend, Wes, that's into bikes and snowmobiles, to drive as well. He drove the car a couple of weeks ago and I thought he'd be good. He was, really good ... finished FIRST overall by about a second ... on a 35 second course

Just shows how good these cars can be in the rights hands.

I also think the KD's are every bit as good as the the Comp T/A R1's in this application.

Posted by amy00ss (Member # 106) on :

Did you get any videos of your runs? I have never run mine but I ride along with some of the people from my club in their f-bodies. It is a lot of fun!

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

Sorry Amy .. no video

I marshalled while Wes ran and got to see and hear 99-C219. Loved it!! The Straight pipe sounds so sweet ... especially compared to the 4 and 6 cylinder stuff.

This just in by e-mail ...

quote:

Well again, thanks very much for last night! It was the highlight to my summer.
Thanks!
Wes
P.S.: I loved driving yor car, by the way. Excellent throttle response, unlimited power, fantastic grip, and I loved the 2nd gear ratio, it was kinda like first gear and a half, so it never bogged down. Great Weapon!

[ 05 September 2001: Message edited by: poSSum ]

Posted by CK-1 F99-C049 (Member # 93) on :

Art.
Glad to hear you like the KD's. Mine just showed up. I am anxious to put them on.

What are you doing with the R1's???

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

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Originally posted by CK-1 F99-C049:

What are you doing with the R1's???

They're "In the attic" & I'm willing to part with them.

Decided on Bowling Green yet??

Posted by EWB SS (Member # 148) on :

Gotta love these cars! Can't wait for Bragg-Smith

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Sounds great (no pun intended), congrats to......your car

Posted by CK-1 F99-C049 (Member # 93) on :

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Originally posted by poSSum:
I'm willing to part with them.

How much are you willing to part with them??

As far as Bowling Green goes I probably have to work but I am trying...

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CK-1 F99-C049:
How much are you willing to part with them??

At the end the Tire Rack was selling them for $75.00 each U.S. I figure they're 1/2 to 2/3 used up, and one has a patched nail hole ... so they'll not really good for anything but autoX, it's a 16 to 17 hour road trip to pick them up (BTW the Yellowhead route is shorter and faster) so do some math and make an offer

Posted by CK-1 F99-C049 (Member # 93) on :

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Originally posted by poSSum:
they'll not really good for anything but autoX, it's a 16 to 17 hour road trip to pick them up (BTW the Yellowhead route is shorter and faster) so do some math and make an offer

How about supper for 3, including me, at a nice Winnipeg restaurant...

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

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Originally posted by CK-1 F99-C049:
How about supper for 3, including me, at a nice Winnipeg restaurant...

Works for me ... we have AutoX Oct 8 ... and lots of room to bunk you, and the SS, for a night ... or two

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