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Fords do need all the help they can get :snapout: :secret:

Again...Fords do need all the help they can get AND CLASS IS IN SESSION WITH Mr RON :y0!:

HI ROB!!!!!!! :underchair:

You're funny.

I really enjoy & relate to your signature line ...
"And people who don't know the game ask me why we race. I always reply that it has nothing to do with the racing, what we do is a people thing. The cars are just what we use to measure skills from one day to the next".

It reminds me of when Neil Bonnet was reflecting on his career after he came back from a bad crash & said, "I used to think I was racing against all these people ... until I got perspective & realized I was racing WITH all these people. It's the relationships I value most."

That struck a cord for me after I broke my back in a high speed Kart wreck in 1991 at Sears Point & has been one of my guiding principles since. I want to win ... and I'll work as hard as necessary until I do ... but I value enjoyable relationships more. When I look back on all my racing exploits, it's the great people & the good times I remember & enjoy most.

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intocarss

07-15-2013 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 493342)

100% agree'd!! There is nothing like the racing family/car community (yes Sieg motorcycles too). When I'm inside those race track gates... the rest of the world doesn't exist.. It's in your blood or it's NOT :patriot: Neil was one of my favorites, And sorry you broke your back.

carbuff

07-15-2013 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 493212)

I am assuming you (and I) have the same rack that Jake used (and still is being used by Vinny in AIX) ?

I believe that to be true. And if I remember correctly, it's the Ford rack from the 88-94 Mustang. One of us would have to confirm that with Jake, although I probably have it in an old email somewhere. :)

Ah, a quick search of my email turned this up:

"its late 80's through mid 90's ford rack"

So I was close. :)

65_LS1_T56

07-15-2013 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 493299)

I don't think you're jacking the thread. Rob indicated he wants us to have these discussions. (I asked him)

If someone wants to ask specific questions about a different car, then we should start a new thread.

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:thankyou: again for such a detailed answer on KPI. Can't wait for roll center lessons :popcorn2:

FETorino

07-15-2013 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 65_LS1_T56 (Post 493291)

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Me so sorry :lol:

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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 493299)

It's all part of the discussion on tuning a car. In this case it applies to my car so no hijack on your part.

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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 493322)

Ron,

Since you've entered Rob's world I think some people might actually be scared of this big boned girl. :peepwall:

:thumbsup:

By "some people" I would think you mean a certain SB2 owner. :mock:

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Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 493334)

Fords do need all the help they can get :snapout: :secret:

Again...Fords do need all the help they can get AND CLASS IS IN SESSION WITH Mr RON :y0!:

HI ROB!!!!!!! :underchair:

JerDog

You know you have a soft spot in that Bowtie heart for my Ford. :snapout: Glad to see you back from your vacation from my thread.:welcome3:

All this suspension discussion is just an attempt to tame the Tunnelport.

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Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 478653)

The man can build one of the baddest Fords out there But CAN"T get a decent camera to show it off :headscratch:

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Flash68

07-15-2013 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton (Post 493323)

Oh ... I think he was "committed" to making it a mean track car regardless. Maybe I can help him get it there quicker.

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I am purrty sure you can and you will!

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Originally Posted by carbuff (Post 493449)