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  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #537 BlimeyCabrio, May 28, 2015
    Thanks - I thought that color was a good compromise between silver and black. Will still get dirty with track pads, but won't look immediately filthy like silver. And they're BLACK on the inside of the rim behind the spokes. So I won't have to clean that part!!!
     
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    #540 UKCoopeR, May 29, 2015
    Great choice, you will love them! I drove home from the track on them once when I was being lazy. They were crazy loud, I didn't do it again lol. Maybe the wind noise from no roof will prevent that from being an issue for you?

    The biggest difference you will have to adapt to compared to a starspec/rs3 etc is the longitudinal grip. You are able to brake way later and accelerate way earlier. I wouldn't skip 2 brake markers first lap out but work towards it slowly and ease into it. You can be way more aggressive without locking the wheels under-braking with the NT-01 than you can with street tires.

    Where is your event next week?
     
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    #542 UKCoopeR, May 29, 2015
    I am jelly of the LSD, I got over 100k on my previous mini's oe clutch and this one has taken years of track use without slipping so my logic of waiting till I need a clutch is holding me back lol I have instructed someone with an auto S and it really does hold you back. Once you get used to a manual you will be dropping multiple seconds off of autobox times and have more control over the car (no sudden shifts etc). Sounds like you have the right attitude of shaking down the car with the plethora of changes, good luck!

    Stoker will be awesome at VIR, I enjoy driving other cars more than my mini there because the straights are so long I end up just sitting there in 6th gear not appreciably accelerating for what feels like ages hahaha with a stroker motor you should be able to avoid that lol
     
  4. BlimeyCabrio

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    #544 BlimeyCabrio, May 29, 2015
    Duly noted. I'm going to take them for a lap around my on-street playground next week to ensure I have spacing, etc. worked out, so should have them scrubbed in before my first session on-track. But still DEFINITELY will be taking it a lot slower early next weekend to re-learn how to drive the car with all the changes.

    I got to shake the car down well in the mountains a few weeks back, so I luckily already have a pretty good feel for the LSD, the manual, etc.
     
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    #547 RallyMini370, May 31, 2015
    I like the wheels/tyres and that trailer is a nice idea
     
  6. ScottinBend

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    #550 ScottinBend, May 31, 2015
    Just plays into the weight shift needed for a great lap time.........:D
     
  7. BlimeyCabrio

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    #553 BlimeyCabrio, Jun 1, 2015
    BTW... the trailer wheels are 4x4" bolt pattern... same as a classic Mini.... It's fate. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #554 Goldsmithy, Jun 1, 2015
    What size wheel are you using on your trailer?
     
  9. BlimeyCabrio

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    #558 BlimeyCabrio, Jun 1, 2015
    12" dia, I think 4" wide.
     
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    #570 Canusrufis, Jul 7, 2015
    I'm going to need to drive down your way and check this out -- I missed the dragon.
     
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    #573 Apex, Jul 10, 2015
    Looking up the price on that MaxJax, that's really not bad. Should be very handy to have once you get it setup!
     
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    #576 cerenkov, Jul 10, 2015
    I've thought about getting one especially since I have 12.5 foot ceilings but the garage door opener track would still get in the way when trying to lift the car. What is the solution to this?
     
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    #578 ScottinBend, Jul 10, 2015
    If the car can get through the door, how are the tracks in the way?
     
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    #579 cerenkov, Jul 10, 2015
    Not the tracks for the door itself, but the center track for the garage door opener.
     
  16. BlimeyCabrio

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    #580 BlimeyCabrio, Jul 10, 2015
    Most garages are deep enough for the tall part of the car to clear the opener and tracks if you back the vehicle in all the way, so the lift is set as far back into the garage as practical based on the vehicles you'll be lifting. You just have to watch whether the hood is open or closed, and what it might contact each way.

    In my case, I have a two car garage with a single large door, so the opener track is in the middle and I'll install the lift offset to one side, between the outer track and the middle opener track.

    The MaxJax only lifts up to 4', so in many cases the hood of the car would be below the opener at this height. Just takes a LOT of measuring and sketching to plan it out.
     
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    #583 vetsvette, Jul 28, 2015
    Beautiful it is! You gonna get that Jet-Hot coated?
     
  18. BlimeyCabrio

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    #584 BlimeyCabrio, Jul 28, 2015
    I think I'm going to wrap it...
     
  19. BlimeyCabrio

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    #586 BlimeyCabrio, Jul 28, 2015
    Yeah, I'm reading up on it now. Dunno what I'm going to do yet. I had thought about either wrapping or coating months ago, but had forgotten until you asked.
     
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    #587 vetsvette, Jul 28, 2015
    There's a company in Burlington that does JH Coating. I've been talking with them about coating a new DP for me.
     
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