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Old 04-17-2013, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
I've not been to the track in months and wont be for months looks like, but I plan to come back angry .
Mancation Time.
Old 04-17-2013, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wanna911
Ran against a kid (20's) this weekend that had a 2006 Race prepped Viper with some moderate aero and race tires. Ran 1:28 with only a few sessions under his belt at Road Atlanta. Watching his videos, with more knowledge of the track that's worth at least a couple of seconds. Car looked extremely composed and well set up.

My point is that if you set them up right you don't have to be scared of them, and you can get the newer ones with more hp, aero already on them and a warranty. Just slap on some tires, set that bad boy up, and go to work. The engines are stout, gear ratios aren't great, but easily changed. Fairly easy to make faster and tons of upside should you decide to go further. Speaking of which, you can get the Gen III for around 40-45k. I think the Gen IV with a set of Moton's would be an outstanding DE cup car.
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Old 04-17-2013, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
2014 will be the best year ever for tracking enthusiasts. GT3 will be priced and performed and warrantied out of the track market by US badged cars. Who'd a thunk?. Just an amazing time to be a car guy.

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Did you buy a Viper Enrique?
Old 04-17-2013, 05:47 PM
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No, it was not Enrique. He was from the Midwest somewhere. Good driver though. Might get to battle him at the Glen if I can make it.
Old 04-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Trackcar,

I would rather have a Z/28 prepared by Katech but to each their own.

http://www.katechengines.com/perform...-5-camaro-z28/

Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
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Old 04-17-2013, 05:52 PM
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[QUOTE=TRAKCAR;10393547]I love Chevy!

LOL

One of the Eccentrics is showing up this year with an 09' Z06, Coilovers, light weight rims, R comp tires, Akro exhaust, and upgraded brakes.
Should be interesting....
10k in upgrades, car used was about 60k.....
Old 06-19-2013, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 85Gold
If, and I hope somebody does buy the Z/28 as a substitute for their next Track Day car, I predict they won't have it more than 6 months.

Now if that same person buys a Vette or Viper it could very well be a different story.

Peter
When the "ring" time comes out...I hope you have a good cookbook for "Crow"...this thing is going to punish cars that cost 3x times more and you can fit granny and the kids while doing it.
Old 06-19-2013, 09:58 AM
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great for a 4K lbs car .... you can keep that.

if a 3K lbs GT car is not heavy enough
Old 06-19-2013, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
great for a 4K lbs car .... you can keep that.

if a 3K lbs GT car is not heavy enough
3600 on low fuel, and GT3 are already going over 3,200 lbs.

More weight on the wheels than a GT3, so better traction, massive torque, massive power, massive wheels, massive tires, massive brakes, it is going to eat quite a few Aero Beetles.
Old 06-19-2013, 01:54 PM
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maybe your scale is fat to begin with. My RS in full weight never weighted that, my GT2 doesn't weight that much.
Looking forward to seeing this happen.
Old 06-19-2013, 08:21 PM
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What is the weight of a gt3? gt3rs? 4.0?

I mean I know what it is from factory specs, but has anyone weighed these?
Old 06-19-2013, 09:30 PM
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wouldnt one be better off buying a late model Z06 vs. a new Z28?
Old 06-19-2013, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
wouldnt one be better off buying a late model Z06 vs. a new Z28?
Yes but that wouldn't further Rads ranting

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Old 06-19-2013, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by m5trol
What is the weight of a gt3? gt3rs? 4.0?

I mean I know what it is from factory specs, but has anyone weighed these?
No fuel 3050 bs.
Specced like described in my signature. With a little extra effort sub 3000lbs.
Old 06-19-2013, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
wouldnt one be better off buying a late model Z06 vs. a new Z28?
C7 Z51 seems very close to z06 speed but better build for less. On paper.


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