yellowss7 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Kitcat, here's your opportunity to get into the Horsepower race with Karl, Croc and Ron. Looks like a good deal. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180618048807 Tom
Croc Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Tom's ideas have possibilities. However, if you prefer to consider other alternatives, how about this little special: http://www.scrutonmarine.com/A2047.htm A couple of lengths of chain around either Karl's or Ron's axles and job is done. Cheaper than a crossflow too!
Kitcat Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Thx Tom/Mike. I HAVE just purchased a new X-flow. However, it's the same spec as the existing (advertised 135 hp, real world, subtract 40 hp). Mine was smoking a bit, leaking a bit, etc., so I purchased a refurbished X-Flow from Craig Chima. It MITE have a few extra ponies over the existing engine as it was blueprinted, ported/polished by a Crossflow specialist who does racing engines. We'll see. IF I was going to upgrade, I'd have bought the 185 hp BDR engineCraig's putting in his Caterham rebuild (See for-sale section). I talked to him abt it ($10K vs $3K for what I bought). It was tempting (the ultimate sleeper se7en). But I don't have $10K and I love my little underpowered car. Can you drive flat out everywhere:)? Hopefully all the current ice/snow will be gone by April, when it's set to be installed. His shop is abt 4 hours from Cincy. As to competing w/your uber se7ens at the track, I am thinking abt zip tying my se7en grill onto my 414 hp M3 and passing it off as a se7en. Mike M.
BusaNostra Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Tom's ideas have possibilities. However, if you prefer to consider other alternatives, how about this little special: http://www.scrutonmarine.com/A2047.htm A couple of lengths of chain around either Karl's or Ron's axles and job is done. Cheaper than a crossflow too! That's funny ... Boat anchor?
yellowss7 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Thx Tom/Mike. IF I was going to upgrade, I'd have bought the 185 hp BDR engineCraig's putting in his Caterham rebuild (See for-sale section). I talked to him abt it ($10K vs $3K for what I bought). It was tempting (the ultimate sleeper se7en). But I don't have $10K and I love my little underpowered car. Can you drive flat out everywhere:)? Mike M. Mike, you mean this is you at a trackday?:rofl: YouTube - Revised Trackday Comedy * NSFW.mp4 Edited January 31, 2011 by yellowss7
Kitcat Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) LOL! That's me. Even has my hairline. I just have to upgrade to the sunglasses. OK, the "People worship me, I am rich" part mite be slightly exaggerated. And, speaking of Trackday Gods, the video of the R8 at VIR is worth a look/listen. Its part of the You-tube options once "Mr sunglasses" is done explaining his greatness. Edited January 31, 2011 by Kitcat
Croc Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Mike - I think your moustache would need the "Just for men" treatment to match the track god guy! Yep - I can relate to Tim in the R8 video at VIR. Done that myself more than a few times at various facilities....you would think I would have learned by now.... I think I will sign up for the beginner session at NJMP....I dont want to be "that" guy! Edited January 31, 2011 by Croc
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