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Old 08-29-2011 | 04:57 AM
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Old 09-03-2011 | 02:27 PM
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I had a great time with my group at VIR. That little thing accelerates crazy!! We were very fortunate with our group and were hitting 95-110 on the back straight. We had the guys 3 series smoking by the end of the second run. I thought it was a blast and well worth the 500. If you want to flat out race the car you have to purchase one and can join the series I am sorry you did not have the same luck.
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the guy leading our groups that day was driving the same car as us, no 3 series, I had read elsewhere about the beamer being the pace car. With the guy driving an ariel I figured he would push it a bit more, but no. I was def dissapointed overall. Yea, I mean its a fun little car, cool to drive,nothing mind blowing. Acceleration was fine. I was not as impressed as you were obviously, mainly cause it felt similar to some of the cars Ive put together in the past or cars that I had at least driven before. Im certain that if we would have been able to really drive these things, it would have been a much better experience overall.
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They were talking about doing a second class later this year running the whole track. Not sure if it would be be follow the leader or not. I would probably do it again since I had a great time and highly recommend the experience as a whole. With the exception of overheating two of the cars, one of them blew coolant all over the engine. I thought I was going to have to buy the thing, lol. They had only been put together for a week or so at that point. You might follow up with them about the second class and see if it is going to happen and if it would be more to your liking. If not I hope you find something that you will enjoy. Best of luck.
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sorry guys but 95 - 110 isnt much at all... ive run my dads 108hp crx up the climbing esses at those speeds.. on street tires...

vinny is right about just needing a cheap reliable car and have fun.
and listen to your instructor.... god i had this girl one time who didnt listen for shit... bad ass teg with a jdm front but she was hard headed as hell.... lol jk jen... you did great
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They were talking about doing a second class later this year running the whole track. Not sure if it would be be follow the leader or not. I would probably do it again since I had a great time and highly recommend the experience as a whole. With the exception of overheating two of the cars, one of them blew coolant all over the engine. I thought I was going to have to buy the thing, lol. They had only been put together for a week or so at that point. You might follow up with them about the second class and see if it is going to happen and if it would be more to your liking. If not I hope you find something that you will enjoy. Best of luck.
Oh they told us about a second class. and they can eat dicks. They were talking about it being about at the 2k dollar mark, or more. FUCK THAT.



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sorry guys but 95 - 110 isnt much at all... ive run my dads 108hp crx up the climbing esses at those speeds.. on street tires...

vinny is right about just needing a cheap reliable car and have fun.
and listen to your instructor.... god i had this girl one time who didnt listen for shit... bad ass teg with a jdm front but she was hard headed as hell.... lol jk jen... you did great
well hurdur 95-110 isnt much, thats why it wasnt as awesome as Ive read about it being and thought it was going to be. Race car of my own is definitely in order for track days.

and Ill be right with ya, ill most likely buy a honda to track.
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and listen to your instructor.... god i had this girl one time who didnt listen for shit... bad ass teg with a jdm front but she was hard headed as hell.... lol jk jen... you did great
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Best of luck with them eating dick. LOL.
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