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| djxib | Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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As you may know my son competed for some of the Formula D (drifting) Pro-Am series last year. He did OK, but was underpowered with his 300HP turbo 4. So... over the winter they built an entirely new car, with a 550HP LSx motor.
Last week they did their very first test of the car (minus a couple body panels) - they hauled it direct from the dyno shop to the test lot. This first run was supposed to be a quick burnout to heat cycle the tires, but I think Alex was itching from having no seat time for 6 months.. so this is what he did: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR-LsLIvyYQ&feature=youtu.be His first points event is this weekend at Gresham motorsports park, the day after Drift Atlanta. I'll see if I can get some video footage! |
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| 1Fast04Vert | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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Very nice. I think he managed to heat up the tires just a little bit. Hope the weather holds out for this weekend, but not looking to good there. Tell Alex I am wishing him luck, he obviously has the skill.
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Posted on: 2013/5/10 19:26
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| pianoguy | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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Hee-haw!! Very cool, hope he has a great season!
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Posted on: 2013/5/10 19:43
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| Matatk | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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Wow, that thing is a beast! What is the platform/details again?
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Posted on: 2013/5/10 22:52
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| djxib | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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Matt - it's a 1996 Nissan S14, completely stripped and race prepped / pro rollcage. LS2 motor (LS6 heads) fully built and forged, 11.5:1 CR. It's built for low end torque and also to bounce off the rev limiter all day. Borg Warner T56 tranny. The car has a fuel cell, custom front and rear removable bash bars, completely custom harness wiring harness and push-button start. The car passed tech inspection this morning and looking forwards to some competition tomorrow! |
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Posted on: 2013/5/11 20:55
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| bogus | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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That's one bad ass 240SX...
 I hope the event goes well!!! |
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Posted on: 2013/5/12 23:13
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| djxib | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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OK - Alex did pretty good and finished eventually in the top 8. Great result considering it's been 7 months since any meaningful seat time/competition and the transmission started being difficult about gear selection.. (may need a rebuild before the next event).
Here is youtube of one of Alex's tandem runs. His car is the blue one, and it represents a lot of work by the team (including some 4am finishes) to get it done on time. http://youtu.be/G4cqfjoY5GY Enjoy! |
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Posted on: 2013/5/13 15:47
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| djxib | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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Yes - it really is! |
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Posted on: 2013/5/13 15:50
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| Matatk | Re: Once again, something a little different.... | ||
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Crazy! I think that driving is nuts.
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Posted on: 2013/5/14 2:10
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