Scott_0
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very tasteful appearance mods, absolutely love the color! and Im all about centrifigal blowers.
Yellow Blaze '11 GT Gets the Evolution Performance Treatment
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Boss281
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Very nice...
Fishstyx
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Had the car at VIR for SVT Superfest over the weekend. I ran eight 30 minute sessions and with the help of my instructor, Norbert Watts, I learned the line and had a great time. I arrived Friday afternoon and actually ran my first two sessions in the rain. This was the first time I've ever been to VIR so I was going slow with my instructor talking me through the line. It was a bit overwhelming with 30+ turns to remember (VIR Grand East Course).
Bottom line is that the car is fast as shit. The NT05 tires performed flawlessly. They stuck, didn't squeel at all and when I pushed them to the limit they let go smoothly and I was able to recover. Thanks to Fred at Evolution for insisting that that I go with the Stage II kit if I was going with the ProCharger. He said the regular HO intercooler isn't effective under sustained track use. Sunday was in the mid 90s and I felt no hint of power loss at the end of a 30 minute session.The car was out motoring most Cobras and GT500s on the straights.
My only problem was right after pulling off from the second Sat session the car immediately overheated and puked coolant all over the pits. Turned out that a rubber seal between the fan shroud and the radiator came loose and got sucked into the fan, jamming it up. It blew the 40A fan fuse and whala, no fan. Fortunately, after fishing the rubber out of the fan with a coat hanger I scavenged a 40A fuse from the rear defroster and motored on.
I have some in car video I need to edit and I'll post a lap from the last run Sunday. I was VERY lucky. There were only 5 cars on the track for that last run and the car in front of me smacked a deer at 120. The deer bolted and slammed into the side of the car. Fender, door, side mirror and rear quarter were all crushed by deer meat. The driver's arm was cut by glass from the side mirror.
Bottom line is that the car is fast as shit. The NT05 tires performed flawlessly. They stuck, didn't squeel at all and when I pushed them to the limit they let go smoothly and I was able to recover. Thanks to Fred at Evolution for insisting that that I go with the Stage II kit if I was going with the ProCharger. He said the regular HO intercooler isn't effective under sustained track use. Sunday was in the mid 90s and I felt no hint of power loss at the end of a 30 minute session.The car was out motoring most Cobras and GT500s on the straights.
My only problem was right after pulling off from the second Sat session the car immediately overheated and puked coolant all over the pits. Turned out that a rubber seal between the fan shroud and the radiator came loose and got sucked into the fan, jamming it up. It blew the 40A fan fuse and whala, no fan. Fortunately, after fishing the rubber out of the fan with a coat hanger I scavenged a 40A fuse from the rear defroster and motored on.
I have some in car video I need to edit and I'll post a lap from the last run Sunday. I was VERY lucky. There were only 5 cars on the track for that last run and the car in front of me smacked a deer at 120. The deer bolted and slammed into the side of the car. Fender, door, side mirror and rear quarter were all crushed by deer meat. The driver's arm was cut by glass from the side mirror.
302
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I had a feeling when i clicked this thread some kind of accident happened. Glad it wasn't you but i'm glad the other guy wasn't hurt either. You were lucky.
Fishstyx
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Given the amount of track time, rain, the number of cars (with inexperienced drivers) etc, the event overall was very safe with only a few minor to moderate crack-ups. Sessions ran every 30 minutes from 8:30am to 6:00pm and amazingly all three days stayed right on schedule. It was a true testament to the professionalism of the VIR track staff and the good planning of the SAAC and SVTOA clubs.
I went ahead and spent $250 to insure my car for the event so that made it easier to enjoy.
PS, one other minor issue was that the TSW aluminum wheel center caps on my front wheels fell off somewhere on the track during the last run. I think I heated up the tires and brakes the most that time.
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ReMustang05
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Fishstyx
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I have the last 30 minute session on the GoPro in car camera. I need to edit it down to a lap and post it. I should get it done tomorrow.
Fishstyx
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Ok, here's a lap at VIR and a pic on the track:
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im not very big on the new "yellow" but damn... your car just made me fall in love with that color! haha sick car man!
Digital_Synapse
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Now I can't get up from my seat. 
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silverpoison
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looks very nice!
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size of rims and tires?
Digital_Synapse
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19x9 and 20x10 275's all around
Fishstyx
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Here's a short video someone shot at Summit Point a couple weeks ago of me. It's the only video I have where you can hear it well. The car screams and the x-pipe gives it an exotic meets American muscle sound.
https://picasaweb.google.com/100137248031239665432/SummitPointAugust2011#5640883857917185458
Also, I just finished installing a lift in my garage to work on the thing. My days of creeping under jackstands are over.
https://picasaweb.google.com/100137248031239665432/SummitPointAugust2011#5640883857917185458
Also, I just finished installing a lift in my garage to work on the thing. My days of creeping under jackstands are over.
OneQwkStang
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I've always like this colour. Nice ride..
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