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simsport
Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 573 Location: UK Warrington
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:39 am Post subject: Phantom Grip Update....wins 2&3! |
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I ran the car at the Ty-Croes sprint weekend and was able to take two class wins both better than the old class record. Track conditions were great, dry and warm. The track is about 1.3 miles in total and just under 2 laps takes about 99 seconds from a standing start.
I drove the car very hard through, and in some cases over the corners!
Throughout it pulled out very well, smoother than before the phantom grip and when I did step off the tarmac onto the dirt the car came back to me a lot better. There is one very tight hairpin right in which I experienced some understeer until I changed my style to accomodate the rear gripping better, a good sign.
Cant yet say if it is doing any damage in the box but after 4 very hard events I'm impressed (the 911 drivers are not!).
Cheers
Simon _________________ Blown is always best! |
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endwrench
Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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We really do need an Emoticon for "envy"! Maybe something in green.
Pretty cool Simon!!
Todd |
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Joes924Racer
Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 11964 Location: Oregon, Denver Colorado native!
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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green with envy... yup pretty cool.
probly felt pretty cool too.
feels good to have that power
on both wheels. _________________ 1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo. |
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simsport
Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 573 Location: UK Warrington
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 6:35 pm Post subject: Phantom Grip Picture |
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I have a picture showing the car drifting with two wheels laying rubber after a moment of madness when I ran a bit wide at a chicane....it shows the diff working with two lines on the track....something it just wouldnt do before.
Can ayone post it for me please if I send them it?
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Simon _________________ Blown is always best! |
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J1NX3D
Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 1333 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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YES! mad924@orcon.net.nz _________________ '86 944 |
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J1NX3D
Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 1333 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:18 am Post subject: |
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hope these work, not 56k friendly!!:
..awesum _________________ '86 944 |
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macBdog
Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 1111 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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ignore this post
(edited from "i can't see the pics") _________________ 1979 931 with a 350 chev
1973 911E with EFI
p-talk wrote: | I'm still convinced the word 'Porsche' makes people crazy in all kinds of ways |
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WhoDak
Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 492 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Heh, those are nice pictures...If I were you simsport I'd have that one framed in the garage. _________________ Mike
'82 924 N/A
'91 Toyota Pickup SR5 4x4 Xtra cab |
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Peter_in_AU
Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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excellent pics.
I'm going to steal the design of those flares. _________________ 1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)
Learn to love your multimeter and may the search be with you |
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simsport
Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 573 Location: UK Warrington
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:17 am Post subject: Flares |
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Peter
These are the dp race replica items. Ninemeister can make them over here in the UK.
Not sure what the cost would be though.
If you want to ask call Colin on 01925 242342
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Simon _________________ Blown is always best! |
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Peter_in_AU
Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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thank for the info Simon. I want to try to do a set in metal. If I totally stuff up or actually come to my senses I'll talk to Ninemeister. _________________ 1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)
Learn to love your multimeter and may the search be with you |
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Warwick
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 53 Location: Norway
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:14 am Post subject: |
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I love those DP flares! Does Gt-racing make them? _________________ -78 924 NA
7x17 rims et 35 with 9 mm spacer front 34 mm rear.
Working on 5-bolt swap and supercharger kit. |
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simsport
Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 573 Location: UK Warrington
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 3:44 am Post subject: GT |
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Ithink they may make their own version...IFC did some years ago too as I remember.
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Simon _________________ Blown is always best! |
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simsport
Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 573 Location: UK Warrington
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:36 am Post subject: Phantom Grip. Brands and still together. |
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Well,
I did the Brands Porsche Festival sprint this weekend and the car ran well if a little hot. Big thanks to Sbass for the water wetter which I am sure helped a bit. It was a very hot weekend.
On the sprint the car handled great and was just about within itself for the win, maybe a little more time in her yet, (or me!)
Perhaps of more interest was the track practice sessions which were 20 mins long. As the car came out of Clarke corner the normal tendency to oversteer until you can get grip was much less than last year...real proof the phantom grip unit is still hanging in there.
I have one more event to do this year and once thats over I'll pull the unit out,photo it and see what wear is evident.
Cheers
Simon _________________ Blown is always best! |
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flosho
Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 3155 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:13 am Post subject: |
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I can't see the pics!
Could someone email them to me? flosho924@gmail.com
Thanks
I'm glad to see the phantom grip is working good for you.. _________________ [This Space For Rent] |
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