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Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
10-01-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,152
Posted By Z-man

Some good insight here, and I might as well throw...

Some good insight here, and I might as well throw in my $0.42:
First off - let's get a levelset:
1. You need a dual-driver car that is both PDK and can handle twice the load per track event.
2....
Forum: The Rennlist Marketplace
09-29-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,116
Posted By Z-man

Yes - I'm NOW the owner of the 987.2S in this...

Yes - I'm NOW the owner of the 987.2S in this listing.
I fat-fingered that...

Thanks - the car is amazingly fun - night and day difference between my old upgraded 944S2 and my new toy. And a...
Forum: 987 Forum
09-28-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,110
Posted By Z-man

My 2010 987.2 S came with a JRZ RS-one suspension...

My 2010 987.2 S came with a JRZ RS-one suspension setup. With the 400 lb (front) & 500 lb (rear) springs I have, that likely wouldn't suit your desire to have a compliant ride on the street, but for...
Forum: The Rennlist Marketplace
09-28-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,116
Posted By Z-man

Car has been sold...

Resurrecting this thread - the 2010 987.2 S in the listing was sold last November. I'm not the proud owner of this well prepped, well sorted, and well maintained second gen Cayman S. The car didn't...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
04-20-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,273
Posted By Z-man

+1.

+1.
Forum: Other Marque Discussions
10-25-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,947
Posted By Z-man

Try Pelican. Not sure who technical their Bimmer...

Try Pelican. Not sure who technical their Bimmer forums are, but their 911 forums are about as technical as you can get.

-Z
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-27-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,578
Posted By Z-man

May be worth looking at a Ford Explorer Sport...

May be worth looking at a Ford Explorer Sport Trac with a 4.6l V8. That is my daily driver and tow vehicle. ~300hp and ~300 ft lbs of torque.

I've had my 2007 Sport Trac since new -- never had...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-08-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,069
Posted By Z-man

Yes, but VIR has a major advantage over NJMP --...

Yes, but VIR has a major advantage over NJMP -- higher positive cash flow due to a racing season which is at least 2 - 3 months longer due to the more southern location.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
06-01-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Z-man

I don't think Monticello's business model is...

I don't think Monticello's business model is holding up too well.... last I heard, they have something like 1/2 the membership required to break even. :eek:


Hey - I was born & raised in New...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
05-18-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,732
Posted By Z-man

+1. If the plan is to run the full course, then...

+1. If the plan is to run the full course, then count me in!

MMC is quickly turning into my 2nd favorite track. Fun track.

-Z-man.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
05-11-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,772
Posted By Z-man

I don't get it.

I don't get it.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
05-09-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,738
Posted By Z-man

Lime Rock sound restrictions are 88 db. ...

Lime Rock sound restrictions are 88 db.

That said, I would suggest that you keep Lime Rock on your list. A short but very technical track with tons of history. (Check out the documentary: Lime...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-29-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Z-man

I'm still running with Nadar's old 400lb...

I'm still running with Nadar's old 400lb Hypercoils on my S2!! :D
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-29-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,783
Posted By Z-man

If you drive FLATOUT, it doesn't matter which way...

If you drive FLATOUT, it doesn't matter which way the treads (or your car for that matter), are pointing.

-Z
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-28-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,783
Posted By Z-man

+1. And after 6-7 track days, the tread...

+1.

And after 6-7 track days, the tread won't be too much of an issue no matter how you run the tires.

I would also suggest flipping them on the rims after about 1/2 their life.

-Z-man.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-28-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,887
Posted By Z-man

Dude - 55 cars on a 3.27 mile track is 16.8 cars...

Dude - 55 cars on a 3.27 mile track is 16.8 cars per mile. If spaced out right, you could run lap after lap without any traffic issues...

-Z
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-27-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,582
Posted By Z-man

Don't drop the soap! :eek: -Z

Don't drop the soap! :eek:

-Z
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-25-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By Z-man

Indeed - that was a great day!! :D -Z

Indeed - that was a great day!! :D

-Z
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-19-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,732
Posted By Z-man

Hmm - sounds a little like the end of the front...

Hmm - sounds a little like the end of the front straight at Monticello.

I would do the 4-3-2 progression. Heel-toe downshift for both. If of course, you have a sufficient braking zone. If you...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-18-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,395
Posted By Z-man

'Zactly. 3400lbs + 3000lb car + my gear puts me...

'Zactly. 3400lbs + 3000lb car + my gear puts me over the 7,000 lb tow limit of my Sport Trac, not to mention my GVWR!

Still, a new Trailex Open trailer would cost just a little less than that...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-18-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,395
Posted By Z-man

OK - I called the folks at Montrose -- here's...

OK - I called the folks at Montrose -- here's more information for those interested:

A 16 foot unit weighs about 1500 lbs. 10 ft ramps. Price is $8995.00. ($1000 more for the tire well as seen...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-17-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,395
Posted By Z-man

Montrose trailer experience

Seeking info from the collective: has anyone here had any experience with Montrose Trailers? Specially their low profile enclosed trailers:
...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-07-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By Z-man

Wow - I just had a flashback to like 10 years...

Wow - I just had a flashback to like 10 years ago...

Please tell me this isn't the first time you've seen this vid...

-Z-man.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-07-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,621
Posted By Z-man

Was it made driving skillz or pure dumb luck that...

Was it made driving skillz or pure dumb luck that kept him off the wall?

Like they say in skydiving, "Leave nothing to chance: pack your own chute."
-Z
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
04-07-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 508
Posted By Z-man

Cool Collar Black Audi Wagon Alina...

Cool Collar
Black Audi Wagon
Alina Jajajajaja!!

Oh, wait, wrong forum...
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