Gates @BIR

[Gates311]

Originally Posted by slowbubblecar

That was a good lap especially considering he was just using it to warm up some new tires. I wonder what his best lap is there.

Best lap at BIR (long course) was in the 1:36.8.

Originally Posted by Murlo26

That car is flat out beast, I would love half that power and my X to weigh as much as his....his car is so damn light, its awesome.

188 is no joke, haha.

188 is stupid, haha.

Originally Posted by Murlo26

AWD + Evo X computer help ftw? lol

I doubt he takes it as fast as he can, but the X is pretty good at that type of a turn. Gates in the video looked like he was already moving pretty damn quick into that turn.

Check this vid to see the car hit the corner a little harder -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9YUtZAybAI&fmt=22

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

That thing is a beast! I'm doubly impressed that it's got the full stock dash, or at least what appears to be a full dash.

It's a stock dash...but without a few things underneath haha.

Originally Posted by btleier

If I remember correctly he was talking about being out of gear at 188.

Correct, 188mph at 9,500rpms. Could go faster....haha

And regarding the cost of the car...it's hard to put it all together into one figure. Like mentioned up there, sponsors have really helped out with the car...but it's not like it just happened. I had to 'invest' (haha) a significant amount to get things started with the car back in early '08. All worth it though, the car is turning out pretty badass and fun!