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Offline kirin

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« on: October 16, 2005, 04:42:48 PM »
Hey guys,
Just got off a all time automobile high. Took a course by driving unlimited and it by far will not be my last one.  Never had such fun driving 8 miles around a landing strip ever. Made my car maneuver around doing stuff I and pushing it so far I couldn't believe it. The skid pad was a riot. Hopefully I can get some pics up.....
Next step up driving school at mission.
Also for taking the course depending who your insurance provider is you can get a discount....
Ciao!
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2005, 04:52:34 PM »
Took the mission performance driver training years ago in my old golf. You learn so much about the physics of traction, and art/science of cornering when driving at high speeds. Reccomend it to anyone. :)  
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2005, 09:34:46 PM »
















 
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2005, 11:06:28 PM »
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car car goes splash in the puddles! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!









sorry, just couldn't help myself there.  ;)  
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2005, 07:45:00 AM »
If you zoom in on the last photo you can see the tire starting to roll off the bead :o
But yeah it was tons of fun and made it incredibly dirty. The car that is.
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2005, 07:47:30 AM »
I guess having shitty shocks sure makes your Bimmer look like it can handle.. :lol:  
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2005, 08:06:04 AM »
There not shitty shocks. And that was pushing the car at 7/10ths of the limit and actually trying hard to make it slide. For an old girl she did incredibly well and I am now one of the machine.
Don't knock it till you try it. And at anyrate I'm sure she can out handle your F150.
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2005, 08:12:03 AM »
Dont be too sure of that Kirin... Have you Driven the F-150?? They handle just like a sports car ... and probably better than that 2002....
 
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2005, 08:19:48 AM »
Oh well I think you need to stiffen up the back end of your hulk so you don't bounce the sump off the ground and pop air with the front tires..
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2005, 08:27:53 AM »
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Oh well I think you need to stiffen up the back end of your hulk so you don't bounce the sump off the ground and pop air with the front tires..
wtf?? we were talking the F-150... The Hulk is a whole different car...and would make you shait your pants..
 
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2005, 08:32:00 AM »
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Hehe moni is funny.


Looks like good times Kirin I bet your surprised yourself somethin' Fierce with what driving can really be like.  And people think turning left in an oval is performance driving...  :blink:  
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« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2005, 10:05:53 AM »
Driving in a striaght line and taking a corner is too different things.
Take the hulk to a skidpad and prove it. And going fast in a striaght line can only be fun I don't know once or twice? Or bombing down a Chicane is more so?
My opinion. Going fast in a corner is a lot more fun then just a striaght blast that lasts for 10 seconds.
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2005, 10:16:05 AM »
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Driving in a striaght line and taking a corner is too different things.
Take the hulk to a skidpad and prove it. And going fast in a striaght line can only be fun I don't know once or twice? Or bombing down a Chicane is more so?
My opinion. Going fast in a corner is a lot more fun then just a striaght blast that lasts for 10 seconds.
not this discussion again.
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« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2005, 10:27:17 AM »
Can't we go a day without the two of you bitching at each other.    B)  
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« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2005, 10:27:32 AM »
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not this discussion again.
It kinda looks that way, don't it?

This is where Kirin comes off as all mighty cause he can get his leaning tower of bmw to go around a corner at 50kmh.

There, now we don't need that discussion anymore. You can all thank me later.
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« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2005, 10:28:13 AM »
Lets settle it once and for all.
Big green guy and I should settle it Ninja style on top of the Harbor Center?

Or final striaght VS. Curves deathmatch steel cage style???








I have a twisted mind..... putting off midterms.
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« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2005, 10:33:43 AM »
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Lets settle it once and for all.
Big green guy and I should settle it Ninja style on top of the Harbor Center?

Or final striaght VS. Curves deathmatch steel cage style???








I have a twisted mind..... putting off midterms.
Someone needs to drop some books on your head....

 
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« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2005, 10:46:39 AM »
Don't egg me on now.

Seriously though somebody needs to caption that pic.  Possibly throw in the Matt quote which I like. Next round I hope to take the low bug out for a change and shake up the vehicle dynamics quite a bit. Plus it should understeer like crazy......
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« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2005, 12:10:30 PM »
Geoff with out me egging Karen on, Todays posts would be dead....
But Karen I would love to go Head to Head with you on your chicane course. and I will use the Wifes F-150
Care to make a bet???

 
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« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2005, 02:16:20 PM »
Shane unfortunatly(Well maybe for me to walk in with complete ignorance) I don't know your driving history. Maybe theres a whole section you might reveal one day.

Next Autocross event lets both participate. WE can enter and it would put the aircooled guys out there and it would be fun. It'd be fair. I will list a time and a place and lets make this happen.

How about?

Sunday October 23 UBCSCC Club Event  UBCSCC Club Event  Boundary Bay
See you there!
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« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2005, 02:46:00 PM »
Can I use the F-150?

 
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« Reply #21 on: October 17, 2005, 03:24:38 PM »
www.vcmc.ca

www.ubcscc.com/

I've seen a few F150's race.  Any veihicle can participate as long as it can pass tech.  No loose items (including floor mats) and the battery has to be tied down. One time I took a rental car out on the track.... good times...

This event is a UBC Sports Car Club event so I'd check their website to be certain.  I'm sure they would love it. :rockon:  
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« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2005, 07:06:25 PM »
Pointblank,
Found nothing yet whether or not the f150 would be allowed on track. Maybe you should give the event organizers an email and see. Since you know the spec's of your truck better then we do.
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« Reply #23 on: October 17, 2005, 08:35:48 PM »
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Can I use the F-150?
Get the swaybar back on 'ole butterball' and....give er!
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« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2005, 08:42:45 PM »
That I would pay to see.
Considering how I have a hard time fitting in my 02 with my helmet on...
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« Reply #25 on: October 18, 2005, 07:33:20 PM »
Any news P-B?
 
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« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2005, 09:50:57 PM »
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Dont be too sure of that Kirin... Have you Driven the F-150?? They handle just like a sports car ... and probably better than that 2002....

oh, I am crying.  its so sad

this is probably the funniest thing I have read in a long time.  

hey shane, I have a good idea.  seeing that F150's are such great handling cars, you'd wonder why there is a roll over risk attatched to any and all new trucks, but who cares about that.  They handle great!  its weird to think that Ford never aggressively promoted the new F-150 by pushing marketing towards the outstanding handling features.

That was a Good joke.

Thanks Shane.
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I know.  I shouldn't dis Ford's engineering ability

 
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« Reply #29 on: October 18, 2005, 10:25:17 PM »
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.  They handle great!  its weird to think that Ford never aggressively promoted the new F-150 by pushing marketing towards the outstanding handling features.

 
guess you dont pay too much attention to things like that, go kick some tires elsewhere, ford is currently promoting the advanced handling characteristics of the F150. Plus they are one of the best rated vehicles for running your ass down.
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