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wholly C**P!
« on: May 17, 2011, 08:17:37 pm »
So.... I parked my car last August when the idler pulley on my supercharger exploded taking out coolant lines at the same time.

I fixed it all the next day but then the stars never aligned and I never drove it again.  FINALLY got the thing off my trailer today, took it out on the road for a quick zip just to see if the damn thing still runs properly.

WOWSERS!  I've had the privilege to drive some fast cars since last August, think SLS , R8 V10, SLP Camaro.  But damn my car is FAST!

Gotta love spring when you realize what you have been missing, can't wait to get out on the track this weekend.

Also it reminded me I need a clutch :(
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2011, 08:49:37 pm »
Nice feeling falling for your own car again, isn't it? :)
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2011, 08:51:17 pm »
I thought the Camaro was slowwwwwwwwww! Good to have a fast car that is even faster than a SLS.
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2011, 08:53:31 pm »
Well it probably isn't faster but it feels it that's for sure!  And sooo comfy :)
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2011, 08:54:24 pm »
Quote from: wing on May 17, 2011, 08:53:31 pm
Well it probably isn't faster but it feels it that's for sure!  And sooo comfy :)

Yep.  I was in a turbo S2000, and although it was tons slower than my car, it felt REALLY fast.  I suspect it's because your a$$ is only a few feet off the road and the car itself is tiny...
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2011, 08:57:01 pm »
Good stuff James.  My S2000 feels fast to me so I can only imagine how fast your supercharged S2K feels.   :thumbup:

I don't recall seeing any pics of your S2K, got one you can post?
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2011, 08:59:48 pm »
A few feet? You mean inches, correct!?
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2011, 09:02:54 pm »
Quote from: initial_D on May 17, 2011, 08:59:48 pm
A few feet? You mean inches, correct!?

Maybe 1-2' I would guess...
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2011, 09:08:56 pm »
Just for sh!ts and giggles, I went out and measured.  I sit about 10" off the ground........and I'm not lowered.   ;D
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2011, 09:12:13 pm »
Quote from: CanuckG35 on May 17, 2011, 09:08:56 pm
Just for sh!ts and giggles, I went out and measured.  I sit about 10" off the ground........and I'm not lowered.   ;D


From the seat cushion?
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2011, 09:13:09 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on May 17, 2011, 09:12:13 pm
Quote from: CanuckG35 on May 17, 2011, 09:08:56 pm
Just for sh!ts and giggles, I went out and measured.  I sit about 10" off the ground........and I'm not lowered.   ;D


From the seat cushion?

Yep.
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2011, 09:15:43 pm »
10 inches ... can't be too much cushioning.
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2011, 09:26:34 pm »
Ha I'm probably 5 inched then.  Car is lowered a couple of inches and I  have a race seat mounted on the floor.
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2011, 09:39:21 pm »
Quote from: wing on May 17, 2011, 09:26:34 pm
Ha I'm probably 5 inched then.  Car is lowered a couple of inches and I  have a race seat mounted on the floor.

Plus your fat a$$ compressing the suspension..... ;D
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2011, 09:44:31 pm »
I had my small 16s on as well I wonder how much of a difference they make my 17s are a lot bigger and heavier.
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2011, 09:52:29 pm »
Quote from: wing on May 17, 2011, 09:44:31 pm
I had my small 16s on as well I wonder how much of a difference they make my 17s are a lot bigger and heavier.

What's the weight difference?
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2011, 09:57:13 pm »
Probably 5+ pounds per wheel easy if not more.  245/45/17 vs 205/50/16. Plus wheel difference
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2011, 10:01:56 pm »
Lolb@ the fat butt weighing down the suspension comment... ;-)
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2011, 10:22:37 pm »
Quote from: wing on May 17, 2011, 09:44:31 pm
I had my small 16s on as well I wonder how much of a difference they make my 17s are a lot bigger and heavier.

Are you small 16s any different from your large 16s?
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Re: wholly C**P!
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2011, 12:42:43 pm »
205 vs 245 :P
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