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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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CLK43K at speed ....

Here is a pic from our track event yesterday ....



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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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Re: CLK43K at speed ....

Originally posted by otoupalik
Here is a pic from our track event yesterday ....



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Do any track numbers come with this track photo?
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 12:43 AM
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Average touring car speed ~1:33
My car: 1:36
Michael Shumacher: either 1:02 or 1:12, don't remember... but you get the point
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by Mach430
Average touring car speed ~1:33
My car: 1:36
Michael Shumacher: either 1:02 or 1:12, don't remember... but you get the point
THecar has wheels with thin spokes (versus monoblocks for example)how light are they, did you feelhte difference in ride/speed with lighter wheels if these whees are indeed lighter than your previous wheels??
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These are my track wheels. They are lighter than my 19" SAC wheels, but I don't know how much. I am also using track tires in order to get more grip. Because these get better traction, it's hard to judge where the increased accelleration comes from.
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