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Old 06-13-2011, 02:27 AM
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Default bogo standard vxr8 at cadwell.

need an assesment from you track demons.does it seem ok on track ?

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I drove both the manual and an auto in the wet at croft

Looks alot lot better in the dry
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mine has got fully adjustable coilovers so should be a bit better on track.
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What approx lap times is it doing? (Can't see at work)
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from the rough calc i just did ,less than 2 mins.
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About the same as a stock S2000 then.

I'll have a look at the vid later and pass "expert" judgement.
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Looks like fun. Not the most nimble thing in the twisties, but powerful, tail happy but controlable.
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Originally Posted by soulcrew
... does it seem ok on track ?
Looks a bit gay to me ...
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Originally Posted by Shiskine
Originally Posted by soulcrew' timestamp='1307960845' post='20676260
... does it seem ok on track ?
Looks a bit gay to me ...
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4 laps per session isn't great, I could do 11 or 12 at a time, but it looks good fun.


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