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Dave, First of all, thanks for posting a mature, straight-forward opinion that neither belittles nor demeans others and their choice of badge. IMO, best post (debate-wise) in this thread thus far. :hurray: While I do see, understand, and absolutely do respect your point of view (as well as that of others who have expressed their yeas and nays in this thread), I'll personally have to continue to pay homage and invite umbrage. Personally, I believe placing 'your' brand name on 'your' Westfield would be perfectly fine . . . . . as long as it isn't a name that's long and drawn out like Stradalli Salerno Shimano Ultegra or something else where the name weighs more than the nose of the car; not enough surface area for a handle like that. Now, on a slightly more important note (IMHO), we'll all need to see photos of the Westfield when it arrives. :cheers:

Well, I've established more theory than goal; theory being that, with my setup and current skill level (lacking . . . learning), the car (and I) should be quicker. Just how much quicker (if any) is to be determined. :rofl: Changes, in addition to adding 55 hp and 65 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels, have included putting the car, and myself, on a bit of a diet. The car has received a lighter weight flywheel, an aluminum drive shaft in lieu of steel, CF wings (replaced the aluminum wings) and, of course (when used), lighter wheels. The loose nut behind the wheel :willy_nilly: has lost 35 lbs since last summer. Having said that, I'm guessing that the car and I will hit the track weighing somewhere between a total of 50-60 lbs lighter (this includes use of the lighter weight wheels). I've also installed a Traqmate system to 'hopefully' aid me in identifying and correcting my weaknesses; however, Traqmate tech support ensured me it would nothing to curb my increased craving for a piece of coconut pie. :drool: This coming Saturday at Cresson, theory will be difficult to deterrmine at the beginning of the day as I'm starting off running with my old (last year's) smaller (slicker) slicks and heavier wheel combo; I think they might have one more track day left in them. My plan is to run one-two sessions later in the day with the new wheel/tire combo. If I have any defined goal for Cresson, it's simply to improve my driving. Now, if goal and theory meet on the track and shake hands, then that's a plus. :cheers:

:iagree: . . . . . . :cheers:

Good heavens, man! Have you no shame? :smilielol5:

What the . . . . Sounds more like a Tron Light Cycle than an F1 car!

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I'm hoping so. :ack::driving:

Nice work, Mike, on both cars! :cheers:

Here ya go.

James, I think posting and linking to YouTube is the norm. Only way I know of.

Sounds like an excellent plan. :party:

How about some video to go with those laces. Lacing up my blue Sparco's with bright red. :driving:

Dean, Who's photo?

James, Congratulations on the win! ░▒▓█▀▄▀▄▀▄█▓▒░ :cheers: ░▒▓█▀▄▀▄▀▄█▓▒░ . . . . and great color choice on the shoe laces! :cooldude:

:iagree: . . . . Do it nice, or do it twice. :cheers:

Dang, Gale!! Two's not enough? :jester:

Post a photo or two; love to see it . . . . . and don't worry about the 'ugly'. :cheers:

Dean, I'm not aware of any. :rofl:

Exactly! :smilielol5:

:iagree: . . . . Yep.

Good Heavens, Croc, don't you remember Herbie from the sixties? :smilielol5:

Steve, We can certainly make that happen in July at NJMP. But in return, I get a ride in your great looking S1. :cheers:

Mike, Nost sure what 1/4 mile time would be; would take a better driver than me to find out. To truly test the car's potential on the strip, it would need a drag slick (maybe 15") with a taller/softer sidewall, softer rear springs (my opinion), preferably, a set of drag shocks (again, my opinion) and a good launch strategy. :ack: John Meyer, when he owned his LS3-powered Stalker, ran a 1/4 mile time of 9.94 with a trap speed 141.5 at Run-n-Gun. If I remember correctly, John was launching in second gear and still getting tire spin. In all fairness, I do not know what his suspension setup was for the quarter mile during that event.

In June . . . I'll be expecting Longacre products. My address is . . . :jester: