Best Feeling Ever

[slowbubblecar]

Lots of people who spend $100k on a car won't spend another $5k on road/track lessons.

That is probably because most people who have the expensive sports cars didn't buy them to race them. They just had the money and bought it for an ego boost or because they liked the name/look/performance as is.

[slowbubblecar]

Just having a little fun with you and trying to throw in a little perspective at the same time. Kudos to you for not getting bent out of shape about it. Congrats on your kill.

You're right, it does feel good. Never had the good fortune of running up against a Ferrari but I have surprised many with DSM's I've owned as well as other cars.

Straight line acceleration is the number one performance stat everyone focuses on. That was all I cared about until about 12 years ago when I found out how much fun it was hitting the brakes and turning corners. For those that have never participated in a high speed driving event, open track day, or driving school like they have at Brainerd, I highly suggest it. You don't have to have a fast car, just a safe one cause it's not about the car. Try it sometime. Everything you learn up there can be applied to the street and WILL make you a better driver.

Not that I condone this kind of activity but if guys are looking for a serious challenge, keep an eye out for a dark blue Porsche 911 with license plate "IT RIPS", a silver Porsche GT2, and an atomic orange Z06 with license plate "ATOMICZ". These guys take on all comers.

I went to a BIR driving school day and recommend it as well. A day on the road course would beat a day at the strip anyday.

[mukapahnpy]

That is probably because most people who have the expensive sports cars didn't buy them to race them. They just had the money and bought it for an ego boost or because they liked the name/look/performance as is.

GUMBALL!!!! Go Jackie Chan & Mitsubishi!!!!

[turbotalon1g]

^lol, that movie was awesome.

I have heard of those cars, and I can say only if maybe a few dsms could roll with those guys Keith.

Is a DSM good enough to roll a track day up there, I would love to try. If i stay this way this winter I might take it up here.

Good kill, more satisfaction when you build something yourself, but that guy probably doesn't care.

[Halon]

Good kill :)

[FattyBoomBatty]

If I could afford it, you better believe I'd have a Ferrari F430 in my garage. Of course I'd still have my DSM.

I think I see your problem. old mitsu's simply prevent the owner from making lots of money. Do you ever see rich people with a dsm, starquest or even evo's?

I've come to the conclusion that when I feel like making money, I have to sell my conquest. It's the only way.

[john]

I think I see your problem. old mitsu's simply prevent the owner from making lots of money. Do you ever see rich people with a dsm, starquest or even evo's?

I've come to the conclusion that when I feel like making money, I have to sell my conquest. It's the only way.

True, I have saved a TON of money by getting rid of my dsm. Even if the guy with the ferrari spent the $5,000 on how to drive it he still would have lost in the said competition.

The brainerd road race course is a blast, James (slowbubblecar) and I went a couple of weeks are hooked. We are getting brakes and other things ready on my (new) viper to help keep it on the track ;) . Going fast in a straight line is fun but I want to stay on it! Racing around a track you are flying from one corner to the next and it is a hell of alot more fun that making one trip down the strip. Not saying that I didn't just buy some nice tires to see what it can do in the 1/4 mile, just saying that it is alot more fun for me.

We went to the performance driving school and would recommend it to anyone who likes messing around in cars. You can use there car if you want and there are experienced instructors to ride around with you and give you pointers.

Back on topic: Nice kill. I couldn't even get vettes to line up with me when I had my dsm. I had to run mustangs, SRT-4s, and porsches if they were willing to go. If I had a ferrari I sure as shit wouldn't be racing people. Part as I know they are not the fastest cars, I would have nothing to prove by beeting others, and it wouldn't be worth the risk of getting caught to win a race I don't care to win.

Maybe I am just getting old (24) but I think more and more about the risks of getting caught so I hessitate on racing anything or even a burnout in a parking lot.

[sleepydsm]

I went to BIR this weekend and a light bulb turned on. I watched that auto v8 Porsche 928 running. He was very consistent, running about the same times all the time down the drag strip. I thought to myself, what's the point of that? It's the same all the time... Is that fun? Where my car is at, with my poor driving skill, and manual tranny, a trip down the track can vary so much. It just made me kinda think the 1/4 is worthless.
I have a lot of suspension stuff on my 1g, but I still have this feeling it will be a pile of crap on a road course. On BIR's site it's $295 for a session with your car on the track with an instructor. Sounds like a deal!

On topic: I was surprised this guy even wanted to go! BTW I am in no way saying it is OK to race on the street; it's stupid, dangerous, and illegal.

[slowbubblecar]

When we went to the road course, we took my 2002 and it cost $235 for me and $100 for John to use my car as well. There was instructor help at the begining and whenever wanted after. We also were able to run from 10am to 5pm as much as we wanted. I would say we got our moneys worth. Another good thing is the walls are not right next to the road so you have a little room for error if you lose it. My car left the track 3 times that day and at no point were we concerned with hitting anything. Just needed a good cleaning outside and inside after going there. The inside was covered with dirt from doing circles at 70mph or so with the windows open... I would recommend leaving the the windows closed unless you plan on taking it easy or don't mind doing extra cleaning.

[john]

And an instructor will ride with you all day if you want giving you pointers. There are a couple of people there to help with tech issues (if you have problems) and it is a blast :)