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**XcYZ** · #1 11-15-2007, 12:29 PM

Awesome first post, welcome aboard.

Was there anything said in your agreement about tires? Can you run slicks?

DDY RCKT · #2 11-15-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

Awesome first post, welcome aboard.

Was there anything said in your agreement about tires? Can you run slicks?

Actually....technically....I think I can.....

**XcYZ** · #3 11-15-2007, 12:32 PM

I'd start with the best tires/slicks that you can run and build the car around that... Make it light and make it stick.

DDY RCKT · #4 11-15-2007, 12:33 PM

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I'd start with the best tires/slicks that you can run and build the car around that... Make it light and make it stick.

Anyone think I can mount the T56 in the rear like a 'Vette?

I need the car to be streetable. That was another detail I left out. I need ot be able to drive it to work, like he does his M.

va72mlibu · #5 11-15-2007, 12:57 PM

Dude, I am TOTALLY down to help out on this project. Where are you in Richmond?

DDY RCKT · #6 11-15-2007, 02:41 PM

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Dude, I am TOTALLY down to help out on this project. Where are you in Richmond?

There ya go! There's the attitude I like to hear! I live out in Mechanicsville, man!

DHARROD · #7 11-15-2007, 03:40 PM

To be clear ... all you have to do is show up with that car and beat him? It doesn't have to look good (at least not at race time)? it only has to function... right? If so you shouldn't worry about paint, body work, interior – in fact you should strip the car as much as possible - even if he said it has to be close to stock weight .. you want to put the weight in the right places. I assume he gave you some cap on the build cost (what is your budget)?. I'd put the money in the drive-train, suspension and tires; skip the cosmetics. After you win and recoup half the build cost .. then finish up.

Also - I'll assume you'll take the time to go drive the course you'll be on (if you haven't already). If your just starting in track racing you may want to gets some instruction in some live situations.

... Also I do agree a good set of tires is a must/priority.

va72mlibu · #8 11-15-2007, 05:32 PM

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There ya go! There's the attitude I like to hear! I live out in Mechanicsville, man!

I live just off the Glenside exit off 64. I'm quite serious about helping out, let me know.