Race Stats - time of race: 24:0:40.031, distance: 734 laps ÔÇô 2,613.04 miles, average speed: 108.826 mph, victory margin: one lap.

I went down to Daytona Beach, FL this past weekend to see the Rolex 24 hour race and had a damn good time. I will post a more extensive write-up at a later date, but here are some pics in the mean time.

http://sixtyfoot.com/ipw-web/gallery/rolex?page=1

I sat next to a driver on the plane trip back. His name was Kelly Collins and he was a driver for Pontiac. He started out racing motorcycles, then eventually became a factory driver for Chevrolet and won the American Le Mans beside two big names that have slipped my mind. He then moved to BMW and finally to Pontiac. He was absolutely beat so i didn't ask him as many things as i would have liked. I hadn't heard of him, but evidently he's got some skills...

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2004/bios.shtml

Here are a few samples...

Corvette C5-R


Ferrari 333SP


Porsche Carrera GT


Lambo Gallardo SE


Pontiac (Prototype) vs Vette (GT class)


Chip Ganassi's Target Lexus (winner)


Ferrari F430

I'm finally replacing the carpet in the Lightning. It wasn't in *great* shape when I bought the truck. After 4 years of mud, dirt, sodas, motor oil, and the blood of countless slain migrant workers, I ripped it all out. I ordered new stuff from 1A Auto (which came highly recommended via the NLOC), so my real question is "What to do about sound deadening?"

I figure I might as well do *something* while the interior is apart - with all the exhaust, engine, and road noise, I can hardly hear myself think. Long trips are painful. I'm not trying to win any audio competitions, but right now I can't listen to anything much quieter than RATM. All of my Kenny G CDs are just going to waste Dynamat is expensive, B-Quiet is cheaper (~ $240 for 100 ft^2), and FatMat is the cheapest (100 ft^2 for $99 on eBay). Have any of you guys used or would recommend anything in particular?

Alright boys, it is ready to be sold. There's a couple things left that I'm going to try to take care of, but for the most part this is done. I originally bought this car with the intention of making it into my daily driver and track whore. Instead, I picked up my 91 for a lot cheaper and decided that was the one I wanted to keep. It has a clean title. I have a carfax on it: this was also spotless, although for some reason it says the odometer exceeds the mechanical limits on the car. I have put ~300 miles on the car since I purchased it. I have not titled it and intend to just sign the title over to the buyer. This would be a terrific beginner car for anybody, or an awesome car to drive around town that is actually fun to drive while still getting you close to 30 mpg.

The bad:
-no headliner
-seats have stains
-157,180 miles on chassis
-needs a good paint job
-sunroof motor works, but not extremely well (better than my 91 though )
-driver's rear caliper needs a new bleeder nipple (has been bled but the nipple itself is corroded and malfunctioning)
-no paperwork on the car prior to my ownership

The Good, if you are still reading:
-as far as I know, everything works on this car, the fog light relay works, just needs bulbs and lenses (I used the ones that were on my car, which sadly appears to have a blown relay )
-real JDM engine replaced at approx. 85k miles= higher compression, no EGR crap, better intake manifold
-zero rust in any common problem areas (rocker panels and door jambs), although there is a tiny patch on the driver's side door
-no 5th gear pop and smooth shifting transmission
-doors don't sag
-new 02 sensor and spark plugs
-300zx fuel filter
-cruise control works like a charm
-cone intake (sounds pretty mean too compared to my lame stock 91)
-very strong compression (160/150/150/155)
-replaced the windshield (previous had a crack across the bottom)
-full brake flush
-oil change
-replaced one of the cables attached to the E-brake (actual mechanism still needs to be adjusted to engage, just haven't gotten the chance to do it)
-ton of extra shit including: random stereo goodies, full set of stock wheels with some tires, extra set of stock front rotors, 2 extra sets of pads
-previous owner claimed that it dyno'ed at 124 whp, whick is quite strong for an essentially stock JDM engine, lots of potential here.

$1650 This is literally what I have in this car, plus the extra goodies. Awesome deal, IMO.

Pics:

so i realized that i never made one of these threads.

some of you havent seen the car, so here it is when i bought it:

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since then, i've added the following:
-sparco pro2000 seat (from my integra and 240)
-OMP seatbase
-carbotech XP8's in the front
-hard dog hardcore single diagonal roll bar
-G-Force 6 pt harnesses
-Kosei K1 15x7 wheels (painted bronze from my integra) and the falken azenis that were still on it
-all new fluids (oil, tranny, rear diff, coolant) and will get to the brake fluid soon

i'll get some newer pics of all this shit soon as soon as i get unlazy. i will also get pics of the 4 stitches i got from slicing myself while putting in my harnesses.

stuff to do hopefully before VIR:
-ATE superblue
-stainless steel lines
-injen intake that came with the car (jayray, still got that k&n filter?)
-mount passenger harnesses (evan's old 6pt harnesses)
-hardtop
-maybe install the MP3 cd player in it, or possibly XM or sirius sat radio
-a more visible MM sticker (anyone have those yellow MM's with black "madison motorsports" under it?)

This year's Goodwood had a bunch of the historic Hondas (F1, Moto GP) out there so I'm gonna tune in fo sho. Someone please Tivo or tape this for me too

hey guys ..just be carefull if u goo out to play on 33 west....on the way there we saw someone reck a bike by sliding under a car and then our luck went bad too as three if us also slid down on those stupid turns....so just take it easy up there....

Got a bunch of stuff just taking up space in my crib. Just give me an offer on anything, I'm too hungover and tired to research prices.

Stock STI 6 speed shifter lever and bushings

check this video out....dave seems like havin a lotta fun...he goes by B20Teg on mmsports

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=...7989707181

Anyone here looking for a nice laptop? I've been doing a lot of writing lately, and really need to get something bigger (ie - better keyboard). I bought this new back in April (during the big sale) - no problems at all since I got it.

Here are the specs:

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (1.60 GHz/400MHz FSB)
12.1-in WXGA LCD
1.25 GB RAM
40 GB Hard Drive
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
65 WHr 8-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Internal Ethernet & 56k Modem
Brenthaven case (won't fit a bigger laptop), that cost me $80 a few years ago (originally for my first iBook).

Configure the same system today (without a case) on the Dell website and it'll run over $1100.

Special MM-only price (you MUST be a PAID member) is $750 + shipping.

anyone got one laying around that they want to unload for cheap? i don't care if it can tell me my A/F, 0-60 times or a solar flare meter, i just want the basics. i don't need a harness either.

i'll just end up going to ebay if not, i'd just rather buy from someone i know.

p.s. jk about the solar flare meter, if you have one that does that i'd be interested.