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Gale, I believe you are right. In Sept, I'll be back at MSR Cresson; I think the same weekend you guys will be wrapping up the Ambush. Hopefully, I'll get some decent on-track vids with motor.

And I thought Se7ens were small! :dupe:

Well, there is simply something about the Audio-Technica ATR-3550 Lavalier mic that my car does not like. After trying several different mic locations, the whine/squeal would not go away; at best, it became sporadic—mysteriously disappearing and then suddenly reappearing. I finally reverted back to using the Replay-supplied external lavalier mic, and presto, my whine/squeal problem vanished. The following video clip was shot using the Replay camera with the Replay Hard Wire Car Adaptor (external power supply) and the Replay external mic (covered with an aftermarket foam windbreaker). The mic dB on the editable text was set to factory settings—33 dB (I’ve since edited the camera dB to 59—max setting—but have not had a chance to try it out). In the video, the mic is positioned underneath the rear cover, between the fuel tank and the bulkhead. Since I have a diffuser on the car, this area is fairly well isolated from wind. The best sound spots in the video are at 2:10, 2:50, 3:30 and 4:36. At 3:30, I do a series of quick shifts in the 5-to-6k rpm range.

I either cheated . . . or I was in Kalispell a couple of weeks ago . . . or both :smash:. Okay, I was in Kalispell and Cranbrook on a company trip in late July; even had a sandwich and wings at Nickel Charlie's. I would never have looked up where you were had I not seen Kalispell on the road sign. Since I had also been in Cranbrook, I wanted to know if you were in Canada or Montana. Curiosity got the best of me. :seeya:

slomove, In the video, before you make the turn, does the road straight ahead take you out to Kicking Horse :deadhorse: reservoir?

Looking Good!!! :cheers:

JeffC, Thanks for the input. I have not tried using the internal (battery) camera power with an external mic. Once I get strapped in the car, It's a) hard to get to the buttons on top of the Reply with camera sitting above and behind me and b) it's easier to plug it in an external power supply and allow the camera to turn on and record automatically. No MSD on my car, but the mic was positioned next to ECU wiring and almost directly in front of the ECU. I'm going to try moving the mic first and then go from there if I still have noise issues. X

Going to do more testing today. I'll post results. Tom, now that's funny.

I built a jig to adjust toe. Works great. http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=20063

Might contact the seller and negotiate on this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAR-TRAILER-CAR-TRANSPORTER-CAR-HAULER-DUAL-AXLE-FORMER-U-HAUL-TRAILER-/111139314567?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true X

twobone, Sounds like the angel on your shoulder has the louder voice. X

Awesome bird . . . ah, Caique. I can certainly see where he gets his name. Some of the 'birds' that manage my 401K could take a few money-management lessons form Crayola. :seeya:

Fab up your on key cover. :jester:

Okay . . . so, ahh . . . explain the bird. :jester:

May you prosper in your opportunity and own another Se7en soon. :auto:

Way ta' get'r done!! :hurray: Ready for some video. :jester:

I think the Lucra LC470 was once the Beck Lister (produced by Chuck Beck) and then Lucra went and bought the rights to the car from Beck. Lots of mods since Lucra took the reigns.

JeffC,Thanks for the post. I'll be sure and check the dB level on my text file. X

s2k7, You should hook up with a fellow named Mario. He lives in Longboat Key and has a Stalker. If you want contact info, send me a PM. X

Improvise, adapt. overcome . . . and you will need air horns if you do the naked lady chrome bling thing. Nice job and very creative! :cheers: X

Apex Driving Academy will be hosting an HPDE at MSR Cresson on Sept 14; 1.7mi ccw course. It sure would be nice to see some more Se7ens at the track: http://www.apexdrivingacademy.com/schedule.htm X :seeya:

Apex Driving Academy will be hosting an HPDE at MSR Cresson on Sept 14; 1.7mi ccw course. It sure would be nice to see some more Se7ens at the track: http://www.apexdrivingacademy.com/schedule.htm X :seeya:

I think most of us were. :iagree:

Mike, Just finished looking through your build file on the Stalker Gallery! Beautiful build and excellent quality! Please post a link so others can view! :hurray::cheers: X