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Bigjim · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:29 am Post subject: Gotta play

I still have 18" of snow and can't wait anymore!!

Going to NJ Motorsports ParkLightning course on March 30. As usual I will be the slowest / lowest horsepower car there. Cool

Gotta pick up an SA2005 as well. Not cheap!! I guess it is just time to update any way, I was hoping to wait till the 2010 was out and skip an update for a change.

From LXForums
"We have a Few R32's, M3's M5's M6's GTO's G8's Vettes, SRT Jeeps, Porsches, IS-F, STi"

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/A-few-laps-at-New-Jersey_171751.htm
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0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

EJEvo · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

Nice vid!
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Bigjim · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject:

WOW>

NJMP Lightning course is just plain fast, over 100mph in three spots around the track, 1:23 best time (a guess as the posted times of 1:27 and 1:29 were in my way all day). Can't wait for Mont Tremblant this year, car is hyped and jumpy and wants to play!!

Hemis on full song, makes the blood gurgle!!

The pics start here if anyone is interested.
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=152357&page=18
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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

EJEvo · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:11 pm Post subject:

Nice pics! It looks like the grass finally grew in; no dust clouds.

What is with the graphics on the G8? Ugh.
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Bigjim · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

There were a few really ugly G8s there. They were fairly fast on track considering the weight, I was able to turn virtually the same times, I expected more out of them.
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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

Bigjim · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject:

A few pics my buddy took.

Setting up an M3 for a pass on the front straight. Just after the apex of the light bulb.

Getting bye an older 911.

Getting a bit pushy on the hot tires!

WOT into turn 1 at about 75. Front end washes a bit right after this spot, best to just let it and collect it after the hill lets you back to full weight.

I think this is just clearing turn 1

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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

Jim Garry · Buddha of the Boards Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Posts: 1968

Sounds like big fun Jim!

Bigjim · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

I will definatly try to stay out of it a bit next time, the turn in into 1 there is up hill and crests as you enter. When I slid the car I had roasted all 4 already, LXs are nicely balanced to start with so if you behave even a little bit it stays nice and smooth. Looking forward to Lime Rock and Mont Tremblant this year. The car needed a bit of money last year and had me sidelined Evil or Very Mad

. Looking forward to using some tires and gas this year. BTW started with a full tank and was on the low light after 2 thirty minute runs, about 3.5mpg on track, I gotta remember that!
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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

EJEvo · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:20 pm Post subject:

Wow - my Evo gets around 7mpg flogging it at the track. Your's makes mine look like a hybrid! Smile

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Bigjim · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:26 am Post subject:

LOL, yeah 340 HP 400 ft lb normaly aspirated, 4500 pound car that does 60 in 6 seconds and 100 in 13.9, tops at 170 (I have the GPS pic to prove it). She is using some fuel when you ask it to go. Then take it down the highway at 70 on cruise, it shuts the valves and stops the fuel on 4 cylinders, and gets 27 mpg (when you LEAVE IT ALONE). Class 3 trailer hitch that gives it a 3800 pound tow capacity. Seats five "normal" folks (four of my family) and has auto ride height, makes for a nice all round car.
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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

Jim Garry · Buddha of the Boards Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Posts: 1968

I was seriously looking at one for a daily driver/tow vehicle. But that 3800 lb limit was about four or five hundred too low. Too bad. I didn't realize I coulda had a track car too.
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Bigjim · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject:

When you see where it attaches and some of the historical uses you wouldn't hesitate using it to 5000. A load leveling hitch would be a good idea over 1500.
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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

Jim Garry · Buddha of the Boards Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Posts: 1968

So why'd they go with 3800 max? Transmission? Lawyers?
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Bigjim · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject:

Lawyers, the trannys are good to 580 KW, WAY above what you will get from a well set up 5.7 liter. If you are shopping, make sure it has the tow package or walk away. Tow package includes extreme duty cooling (bigger rad and extra tranny cooler in front of the rad) and Nivomats for the self contained auto leveling. The Nivomats use an accumulator to achive level ride and help ALOT in hard corner body roll control. There is no hitch with the tow package, go figure that one. Also get the Dodge hitch, it is way more stout than the "Hidden Hitch" version.
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'05 Magnum 215,000 miles. Peddars bushings with SRT springs and shocks (Bilstiens and Nivomats) suspension. Quaife limited slip diff. Frank Racing International custom grind cam.

0-60 in 4.77 seconds. 60 - 0 at .92 g

deadlydave · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

I just want to give you a round of applause, those pictures are awesome. Wonder what the other guys thought when they got passed with a hearse?

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