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Tracking the E63.!!

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Old May 12, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Tracking the E63.!!

Since Kamchief has the only track videos that I've seen, just thought I'd share mine from last weekend. All shot with a GoPro Hero HD.

This session I was still trying to find the limits and figure the track out
http://vimeo.com/11668502

Up to speed in this one, and I love the sound...
http://vimeo.com/11669042

Final Session and probably the best angle...Didn't edit this one though...About 3 minutes of nothing at the beginning...
http://vimeo.com/11668908

I'm gonna try to get out there again soon. It was a blast..!!
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Old May 12, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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i have a 1/4 mile track video


how did the car feel on the track ????????
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Old May 12, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Oh yeah, I meant road course I've seen your 1/4 vid..! It honestly felt big, but pretty good for what it is...the airmatic is definitely the weak point in handling...
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Old May 12, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by citylightva
Oh yeah, I meant road course I've seen your 1/4 vid..! It honestly felt big, but pretty good for what it is...the airmatic is definitely the weak point in handling...
have u dropped the car ????
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Old May 12, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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You killed a fly at the 3:07 mark!!
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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Nice videos.... I've taken my car on the track a few times, but never got a chance to video tape it.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by malakasnyc
have u dropped the car ????
No, I was wondering if that was for performance too...it's a moot point since it's gone at the end of this year, but it was a blast throwing it around the track. I was amazed I could keep near that modded R32...
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVazha
You killed a fly at the 3:07 mark!!
I killed 2 in that video PETA's been callin me every day.!!
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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And that Scud is freaking awesome...
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Well done and looks like an absolute blast!! I have to get my 2 runs in this year. I only went to one track event last year and it wasn't all that fun...
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Wow - I don't know what to say about the Ferrari videos...

Just about the most amazing thing I have ever heard
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Originally Posted by jangy
Well done and looks like an absolute blast!! I have to get my 2 runs in this year. I only went to one track event last year and it wasn't all that fun...
thanks man.!! It really was super fun...Best part was that there were 3 groups, but our group was just DFW auto club guys, so we all knew each other. 6 - 20 minute sessions was a sweet deal too.
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Originally Posted by WWMIndy
Wow - I don't know what to say about the Ferrari videos...

Just about the most amazing thing I have ever heard
Yeah man, he put that fabtech exhaust on like a week after he got it...it just sounds sick..!!! He let his wife drive it for her first track time ever the first three sessions...
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Very nice! I took out my car to the track a few weeks ago @ Buttonwillow and it was a BLAST. Car falls short on a few levels but still fun and exciting!

Great video!
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Very cool! Makes me want to play hooky and go drive!
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Originally Posted by BenzoBoi
Very nice! I took out my car to the track a few weeks ago @ Buttonwillow and it was a BLAST. Car falls short on a few levels but still fun and exciting!

Great video!
Yeah, it's obvious they aren't made for it, but as long as you didn't think you'd be the fastest on track they're huge fun to hustle around...
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Originally Posted by citylightva
Yeah, it's obvious they aren't made for it, but as long as you didn't think you'd be the fastest on track they're huge fun to hustle around...
Definitely went into the track with a humble attitude. I have a few friend's who can get around that track pretty quickly. I didn't think it was all that bad for a huge 4 door grocery getter though
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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Is this Cresson, or Eagle Creek, or where?
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Originally Posted by citylightva
... our group was just DFW auto club guys, so we all knew each other. 6 - 20 minute sessions was a sweet deal too.
6 sessions in 1 day is a lot of track time!
Looked at your pads and rotors since?

Repeat after me, I don't need a GT3, I have the 4 door equivalent!
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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadow5501
Is this Cresson, or Eagle Creek, or where?
Cresson on the 1.7...
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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DFW01E55
6 sessions in 1 day is a lot of track time!
Looked at your pads and rotors since?

Repeat after me, I don't need a GT3, I have the 4 door equivalent!
Hahahahaha...I would say that if I had passed anyone all day...Have fun out there this weekend..!!

Pads and rotors are good, but my pads are new...Front right tire is a bit ragged though..!! Pecoy's front Contisport was TRASHED..!
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Old May 17, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BenzoBoi
Definitely went into the track with a humble attitude. I have a few friend's who can get around that track pretty quickly. I didn't think it was all that bad for a huge 4 door grocery getter though
Yeah, it was impressive for 4450lbs..! Everyone wanted to ride to lunch in the sedan...haha
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Ran the 1.3 at Motorsports Ranch in Cresson today. 103 degrees at 3:00P and the track temp was around 120 , just F'in hot all around. I got one video to post up when I'm done editing and uploading. Forgot to start the camera for 2 sessions, I'm blaming the heat . It was a blast again, record heat or not.!! We dropped people in the group all day and only had 5 in the group in the video .
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBNquAE9-7Q Part One of two...
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Awesome video! That track's layout is easy to follow too, sometimes they can get confusing with all of those orange cones, lol.

What was the E63's strongest points that you felt on the track? The straights?
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