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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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MIR Track Rental Sat 11/20/10

Since the track season is coming to an end, we are able to finally get a weekend rental. Normally that involves a price hike to $200/car but since we have doen so many rentals with them we have negotiated the price down to $100/car (we need 40 cars and that shouldn't be a problem) but they will charge $10/spectator. Same hours 9am-5pm and we will split lanes again so if you have drag radials or slicks bring them! The last 2 events have been great and I expect this one to be even better since it's on a weekend!
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
I NEED DRs and I'm in.

im trying to put something together and get some 275/40/17 mickey thompson drag radials for the next meet if i can find some cheap 17'' rims that will fit so if i get them in time you can try them out
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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im trying to put something together and get some 275/40/17 mickey thompson drag radials for the next meet if i can find some cheap 17'' rims that will fit so if i get them in time you can try them out
Awesome! I may have to take you up on that. I'm probably gonna break down and just get a new set of M/Ts for my stock 18s if I don't find a suitable setup between now and the rental.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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OF COURSE - first weekend track rental and I won't be there

Unfortunately I'll be dodging the cartels and "other things" in Cozumel on that day. . .



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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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^^Cozumel is a great place...you will definitely enjoy it. My honeymoon was in Royal Hideaway located right of Playa del carmen, hotel had an excursion to Cozumel and visited and did some minor snorkeling. Enjoy it, you might not want to come back.

Back to the track Rental- Tentative...

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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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I hate you guys...JK! I'm very envious of you guys for getting the chance to run so many private rentals on a great track. I would the opportunity to run with you guys just once before I consider retiring the car, but we all know that would never happen .

Clayton, get some fricken DR's and see what that beast could really do.

Charlie, get your ***** running good and go hit some 10' already....gosh! It's time to stop messing around with all these mods that don't work...lol.

Ahmad, you already know what you have to do my friend...now go get it already and stop making excuses like broken axles jk . Seriously, your car could get that record if she could just stay healthy for a few runs. Good luck!

Just think, Famoso and MIR running track events on the same day..... I'll be happy with DA at a 1000 or below.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by skratch77
Tempted to drive down.
How far of a drive is it for you?
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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How far of a drive is it for you?
8 hours or so.

Ecu goes out tom so I might see how she does next week up here first.
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Clayton, get some fricken DR's and see what that beast could really do.
I know, I know....

As you know, I've been very successful with launching this car on pretty much any tire, on any track, with any prep. So, I had visions of grandeur, thinking that I could briefly rent the #1 SL600 spot without using DRs. But with Jeremy and Marcin allowing me to put tons of torque to the wheels now, I just don't think I can do it.

Have already looked into the ET Streets for my stock wheels. I don't want to buy another set of wheels, mainly because I don't have the ability to get them to the track, unless my wife comes with the Rover. I don't think driving on 16" CLK wheels with a super tall, sticky tire, for 2.5 hours (each way) would be fun. So, I'm probably just gonna get a set of 265/40/18 Mickey's and see what's what. My stock rear wheel is 9.5", so they might even be a tad narrow for that wheel, but anything has to be better than my 25 series 20" tires at this point.

I say "briefly rent the #1 spot" because there's a few uber high HP SL600s out there right now (TheRicker, Soulchearcher, Outcast) that either haven't made it to the track yet for various reasons, or haven't posted a slip. Those other cars have major mods, whilst I'm a 'tune only' car. Well, I removed the mufflers, and put a set of high-flow filters in, but that's it. Once those guys run, I'll end up top 5 somewhere, I'm guessing.

I can't wait for the day that we get all you Western boys out to MIR. It's talked about every year, and every year it doesn't happen. I guess it's impossible to predict the weather, and that's a big reason why.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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^^Cozumel is a great place...you will definitely enjoy it. My honeymoon was in Royal Hideaway located right of Playa del carmen, hotel had an excursion to Cozumel and visited and did some minor snorkeling. Enjoy it, you might not want to come back.

Back to the track Rental- Tentative...
Jody whether your car is ready or not let me know so we drive down together..
I' m in on this one.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LOCO 05' E55
Jody whether your car is ready or not let me know so we drive down together..
I' m in on this one.
Sounds good man! If my car is not ready I could always be your wing man (crew man)!
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
I know, I know....

As you know, I've been very successful with launching this car on pretty much any tire, on any track, with any prep. So, I had visions of grandeur, thinking that I could briefly rent the #1 SL600 spot without using DRs. But with Jeremy and Marcin allowing me to put tons of torque to the wheels now, I just don't think I can do it.

Have already looked into the ET Streets for my stock wheels. I don't want to buy another set of wheels, mainly because I don't have the ability to get them to the track, unless my wife comes with the Rover. I don't think driving on 16" CLK wheels with a super tall, sticky tire, for 2.5 hours (each way) would be fun. So, I'm probably just gonna get a set of 265/40/18 Mickey's and see what's what. My stock rear wheel is 9.5", so they might even be a tad narrow for that wheel, but anything has to be better than my 25 series 20" tires at this point.

I say "briefly rent the #1 spot" because there's a few uber high HP SL600s out there right now (TheRicker, Soulchearcher, Outcast) that either haven't made it to the track yet for various reasons, or haven't posted a slip. Those other cars have major mods, whilst I'm a 'tune only' car. Well, I removed the mufflers, and put a set of high-flow filters in, but that's it. Once those guys run, I'll end up top 5 somewhere, I'm guessing.

I can't wait for the day that we get all you Western boys out to MIR. It's talked about every year, and every year it doesn't happen. I guess it's impossible to predict the weather, and that's a big reason why.
I sold a set of 18's kosei with MT's that i got from Jody, then sold to a member here who sold his car and never used them. Not sure he still has them but try doing a search on the classified session.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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I need to do some serious data logging.

+2 on Charlie getting that thing into the 10's already, please dont give up bro
Just think, it will be easier to sell as a ten second car!
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Originally Posted by skratch77
Tempted to drive down.
DO IT!
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Wow, lots of interest! Lets hope for great weather!!!

And those of you thinking about going, just do it lol. Keep an eye on the forecast, if it looks really good then make the drive! You wont be disappointed.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Wow, lots of interest! Lets hope for great weather!!!

And those of you thinking about going, just do it lol. Keep an eye on the forecast, if it looks really good then make the drive! You wont be disappointed.
Hey Black, did you meet Adam in the silver E39 SC M5? That was my car. I may head over on Friday and stay at his place. He offered on M5board.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by emoving
Hey Black, did you meet Adam in the silver E39 SC M5? That was my car. I may head over on Friday and stay at his place. He offered on M5board.
I've known Adam for a while, good guy. That was your car? Cool, small world. He has added some nice touches hasn't he? Brembo BBK all around, Fikses, and ESS charger Once he gets d/r's on it it will be 11s for sure! He has a really nice garage. Was over there helping out with a M5 project a little while ago. Basically... DOOOOO EEEEETTTT
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I've known Adam for a while, good guy. That was your car? Cool, small world. He has added some nice touches hasn't he? Brembo BBK all around, Fikses, and ESS charger Once he gets d/r's on it it will be 11s for sure! He has a really nice garage. Was over there helping out with a M5 project a little while ago. Basically... DOOOOO EEEEETTTT
Yep, I added the carbon fiber interior and the blacked out B&B and thats it. I sold it because I missed the E55 and I bought another. His garage is the business! If the weather looks good, im in. I dont want to drive 7hrs in bull**** weather.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Come on Benz-O-Rama, if I drive 7 hrs you surley can drive,,,,,what 2hrs?
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Come on Benz-O-Rama, if I drive 7 hrs you surley can drive,,,,,what 2hrs?
We all know I'll be there, regardless of what I say. I've never missed one.

Oddly enough, a 90 mile trip takes me 2.5hrs on Friday rental, due to rush hour traffic. Hopefully it's only an hour and a half for me on a Saturday.

I know Adam too. Can't believe that was your E39 M5. That thing is bad ***. He had the same traction issues I had last time out.
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I sold a set of 18's kosei with MT's that i got from Jody, then sold to a member here who sold his car and never used them. Not sure he still has them but try doing a search on the classified session.

Where these Jay's Kosei's from his CL600?
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