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  1. thegoat
    I couldn't say really. I fit, but I'm only 5'8". There is at least another few inches there, if not more. But torso length would matter more than overall height.
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    The no reserve auction is live! I'm excited to report that my No Reserve: 2009 Birkin S3 2.0L Supercharged is currently featured on BaT Auctions! Check it out and please help me spread the word!
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    Dollar for dollar, the performance can't be beat. It pulls right along with my previous 991 GT3. Tom Carlin is the man. He spent a lot of time getting TMW's supercharger kit to work - just because he is that kind of stand up guy. We had to build the engine and sump it to get there, but now it is a terror. I'm interested in a quick and efficient sale. It has taken me a long time to get to a sale mentally, and now I'm mentally committed. If I delay and the weather gets nice, I'm sure I'll start to rethink my decision.
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    In anticipation of an auction, I removed the price from the original listing. I didn't want to taint the auction. I will note that even with the exhaust on the passenger side, this car is still not quiet. I don't wear ear plugs, but I could see how someone might prefer it for the wind and engine noise. I do wear goggles, however!
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    I am likely going to list the car on bringatrailer.com. Initiating the process with them now. Not sure how long it takes for the auction to go live. If you're interested, please let me know.
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    I'm selling my 2009 Birkin S-3, located in my garage in Reno, Nevada. I have deleted the text of the ad as the car will be listed on bringatrailer.com. They have requested that any other listings of the car be removed while they prepare the listing and run the auction. It will be no reserve, so it should be fun and offer a nice market check on the price of a used Birkin. Photos (linked to flickr because I couldn't figure out how to make them rotate in the posting): https://www.flickr.com/gp/97355672@N07/Hd0gMV
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    Had my younger brother in town the other day, who has never driven the seven (typically winter when he is around it), so we did a canyon carving session up Mt. Rose Highway and swapped cars at the halfway point. The seven doesn't get driven as much now that the GT3 has taken over track duty. I was considering selling it; I don't know that I can. The car is so much fun to rip around in. The car is all detailed now too, which makes it more fun to drive. Don't know why, but a clean car makes a huge difference for me. Took a few photos at the beginning of the session. Favorite is the rear view shot.
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    Pictures from the other day. There are a few blemishes that I believe are captured in these photos (scratch to metal on the engine cover, scratch on carbon cockpit cover, scratch/dent on lower edge near driver, normal track patina). This is not a show car. I have no idea how to rotate the pictures.
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    Always one of my favorite sevens....
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    It looks like I'm going to be selling my Birkin. I have to take some photos, pay my membership fee and post an official ad. I'm not looking to make money here; just looking to move the car. I need the garage space.... Essentially, I'm going to be ok with any reasonable offer on the car. It isn't a flawless example - it has been driven.
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    After probably more than a few years not visiting the site, I chatted with active members down at Thunderhill a month ago and thought I should visit again. It has been a while and the car has changed, so I thought I should resurrect my own thread from the dead by updating the build page with more recent photos of the car. Caged, additional carbon, supercharger, etc.
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    I have one of the newer 2.0L Duratec Birkins that put out about 165rwhp. I only run 205s at the rear and am fully to the floor with my accelerator all the time at the track. The car is wicked fast as is, but it could certainly handle more power, esp. on the straights where there isn't enough hp to push through the aero block that we start to hit around 110mph. Put some wider, stickier tires on this car and I would be stupid not to ask for more power. I am a little concerned about adding weight (sitting at 1197 pounds right now), but I am thinking that the power will make up for it. However, I have been looking at the supercharger that Dick Brink has. I have an STi as my non-sunny driver and previously had a SCd Exige. I think I prefer the linear power of the Exige over the turbo'd STi. I will admit that my STi has the stupid stock tune on it though. But to the question of whether these cars can handle more power - yes, without a doubt.
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    Boing! Agree with upgrading to stouter roll protection. But seriously, boing!
  14. thegoat
    Unfortunately, I am out for this year.
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    I have said many times that my 21 mile commute has to be one of the best (if the slower cars use the turnouts). 16 miles of "curves ahead." http://g.co/maps/9ck52
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    This is awesome. If only my wife would let me spoil my kids this way.
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    Excellent! I saw this thread and was pretty disappointed until I saw this post.
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    New Build

    thegoat replied to xcarguy's topic in Member Rides

    That car looks like mine, but with some of the mods I want: smaller black headlamps, brooklands (or other short screen). Would be interested in seeing what it weighs. probably about the same. I am at 1229 without fuel. I don't seem to see the brooklands with a powder coat option on the link. Any advice?
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    Outstanding work. I love the simplicity.
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    This winter's mods include a roll cage (among lots of other things). I agree that the stock roll bar on the Birkin is probably inadequate. The car is definitely a work in progress. Its first winter was assembly. Its second winter was getting rid of the gremlins from the assembly. This winter will be refinement and push towards a track focus. What a great platform the car is. You can really go many different directions with it.
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    Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I will update on the progress when I make a choice. Taking the time to sit a few seems like good advice to me.
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    I have been considering making the trip for Thunderhill, but I don't currently have a trailer and haven't yet gotten comfortable with the risk of limping or worse back. Maybe a uhaul trailer rental is the ticket.
  23. thegoat
    Thanks. Completely agree about the upper body support.
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    Thanks.

  25. thegoat
    I took a spin through the forum. The only one I saw discussed at length was the Spec Miata seat. I think the photo over the crest with the passenger tire off the ground is due to curbing. There is a dramatic weight shift there, however. The other photo I think is just cornering. ha HA!
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