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  1. jetsr6

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    #6 jetsr6, Apr 30, 2018
    I know. At least I get $250 from Mini and two free Hoosier tires
     
  2. Redbeard

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    #13 Redbeard, May 21, 2018
    Good run. Your driving has improved immensely from those first runs I saw.

    I can tell it's cold. You were sawing away at the wheel on longer radius turns. Your MINI was pushing harder than a 3rd grade bully in a few of those turns. Lack of grip sucks but you kept on it.

    Throttle sounded a bit on/off versus smooth increase decrease in power. That may just be your exhaust or the tune you are running though. Hard to tell without seeing your foot.

    Oh! You're daughter is a cutie. I hope she had fun. :)
     
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    #7 jetsr6, May 19, 2018
    Ended up putting together my winning run.
     
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    #10 Dave.0, May 19, 2018
    Maybe he could not run the ducts in his class ?

    Or maybe he needed areo over cooling since it was only 40 degrees that day.
     
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    #12 Redbeard, May 21, 2018
    Those arent his brake ducts. Those are his fog lamps. The brake ducts are inboard connected to the lower grille.

    My guess is that he was protecting his fog lamps from getting whacked too hard if he tagged a cone.

    Also, GREAT JOB! BS Cup or not you drove well and that is proof. Keep up the good work.
     
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    #3 jetsr6, Apr 30, 2018
    I was thinking the same thing. Bigger event like this I wanted a big trophy lol
     
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    #5 jetsr6, Apr 30, 2018
    My Mini ended up being 2408lbs on there scales. My minimum was 2075lbs.
     
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    #8 MCS02, May 19, 2018
    I hate to ask a question and show how stupid I am, but why are the brake ducts taped up? Nice run!
     
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    #9 00Mini, May 19, 2018
    Nice video and as soon as I looked at the video I also wondered why the tape.
     
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    #11 Sully, May 19, 2018
    Nice run - when watching the video sounds like you were getting a little tire spin when on the throttle coming out of turns. Did I hear that correct or was that the intake noise?
     
  11. jetsr6

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    #15 jetsr6, May 30, 2018
    Because it was in the 40°’s and tried to keep heat in.
     
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    #17 jetsr6, May 30, 2018
    Not sure why I never get notified but thanks for the comments guys.

    I couldn’t get my tires heated up at all. So it was hard trying to keep a clean run.

    Not doing anymore National events this year except maybe the last one at Lincoln Nebraska. Just to do it for the experience. Still doing lots of local events the rest of the year to continue to learn and have fun.
     
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    #2 Qik, Apr 30, 2018
    They gave you a cup for winning? Bogus.
     
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    #4 Qik, Apr 30, 2018
    Something bro! Damn. I mean you pay to be involved and compete and they give you a cup?! Is it at least a Yeti?
     
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    #14 MCS02, May 21, 2018
    Ok now I feel even dumber! I own a JCW I know where the brake ducts are. LOL Thanks!
     
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    #16 jetsr6, May 30, 2018
    Yes I’m still getting tire spin out of corners with my Quaife LSD. I put in the Quaife before I thought I would be autocrossing.