Dodge isn't an import... Wait I see a corner coming, shame, it was such a nice monty too...
That new flame painjob looks very realistic!My wifes Rover 200 could pummel your V70
Haha ok =) You keep thinking that
=) It's a blast and I wouldn't trade it for anything at the moment.
The regular neon is ok, the engine has a bit to be desired, but then so do civic engines
Best words I can think of for a Civic is "Wait for it...wait.... wait, just a few more revvs.... there it is!!"
Have seen 03's for much less but these cars are worthless without the LSD.
The regular neon is ok, the engine has a bit to be desired, but then so do civic engines
Best words I can think of for a Civic is "Wait for it...wait.... wait, just a few more revvs.... there it is!!" Have seen 03's for much less but these cars are worthless without the LSD.
Yeah not a huge fan of it myself either. You can get 05's for 12-15k or so I think. Sorry, but I can't sell my ACR =P
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Saying that when I went to go renew with AA they requoted me over 1k pounds so they may have caught on to how much performance these vehicles really have, but when I was in the states my insurance was cheap too.
No they only made the SRT-4 in the States. Not sure if you could put the 2.4 into a RHD though. I don't know what would have to be changed, I know the steering rack is different in the SRT-4 so that alone would have to be custom made if you want the same steering ratio.
It was $700 to get here and another 1k pounds to fit an immobilizer and get it ready for UK roads. Insurance is cheap, I am insurance group 8! I get about 30MPG down the highway and mid 20's in town if I am not on it. Although I did 15 laps at Silverstone and I went through 3/4 of a tank or thereabouts!
Dodge still makes the SRT-4, but in the Caliber now. Makes 280BHP but is still FWD. They are considering last I heard to make an AWD package for it since they now have the space for the driveline.
Someone could get one of these cars over here and on the road for less than 8k pounds. The sound alone is worth it IMO =) you-tube doesn't do it justice.
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Tell you what, when you are still side-by-side a Bentley cont. GT over 110MPH with neither gaining then I will say that the SRT-4 might suck. The regular SRT-4 handles just as well as a type-R, just behaves differently. The ACR version, which I have, will eat every other FWD for breakfast and after 30MPH it handles slightly better and accelerates slightly faster than an evo or wrx.
230BHP @ 5200 and 250ft-lbs from 2400-4400. I personally have ran 13.7's in the 1/4 factory and it's the best handling car I have ever driven. It's equivelent to a boxterS, just behaves differently. For 12k pounds it's well worth it if your funds are low, you won't find a stronger, more capable car.
The engines make 275 or so at the crank and factory internals are capable of handing 350BHP as per Dodge. I have heard of many many people running over 400BHP on factory internals though just bolt-ons. The engine is capable of over 800BHP and over 1200BHP with a stroker kit.
The only thing 'Neon' with this car is the uni-body and the 4 doors. All body panels are different, driveline is different (with a quaife LSD and equal length half-shafts), engine is different, suspension is different, brakes are different, even the seats are different, the same seats out of the Viper, and man are they comfy.
0-60 5.2-5.6 (depending on magazine)
60-0 110 feet
1/4 mile 13.8 my slip http://www.dragtimes.com/Dodge-Neon-SRT-4-Timeslip-9091.html
slalom 69MPH (ACR is 73-76MPH)
Skidpad .89G (ACR .93-.96)
I know stats blah blah blah but stats are used in the professional arena to show what the car can be capable of, obviously it's down to the driver so these stats only mean as much as driver is capable of, but here they are.
These are not neons, otherwise they would be called the Neon SRT-4, they are not, they are only called the SRT-4. This car was designed by the Viper engineering team and don't knock it until you have sat in one =)
Up long hills I can chug up at 1700-1800 or so and pull 5pounds of boost. at 2k it goes to 14 pounds. Normally the turbo will spool after 2k with full boost hitting at 2200, full boost is 14PSI.
On topic if anyone can make an SRT-4 engine sounds I would love to hear it! Shame the powerbands couldn't come with it too, torque FTW.
He needs to get teh timing down better, you don't need to double clutch at all, all it is is double the wear on the clutch and throw out bearing. These syncro's are tough, just a bit stiff, they use a brass selector fork though so try not to jam it in gear but.. =)
Ohh I agree, doesn't make much sense to me either. I only bought this car because it had good performance and was cheap, I would much rather have a RWD car but it just doesn't fit my lifestyle, especially now that Lyla is here and I am a Daddy! FWD's tend to get slightly better MPG, have less 'offs' in the rain and then Aimee can drive it if it comes to it. http://www.new.facebook.com/ho ... id=62092&id=709047213
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I have removed your ban in hopes that you have indeed turned the corner and realized that your actions are not to be part of our servers. I hope you don't prove this to be a mistake, enjoy and drive responsibly =)
Because of your ban however you will not be allowed to mid race join for 100 races.
Because of your ban however you will not be allowed to mid race join for 100 races.
Guitar hero series =)
Finally some real stockcar racing =)
I have closed this thread because it has no purpose on this forum. If you have a complaint about a driver please submit a report.
I am still alive! =) Yeah it's been tough the last couple months with school. Think I am going to take some time off of it when the baby arrives, it doesn't help that I am learning about social theories which bore me to hell... Time management is still a problem for me and pretty soon I am going to have to pull the plug on eve for a while again too. I am selling my BRD Speed7 pedals if anyone wants a set. Just PM me and we can talk about it.
Knackered as hell with being put back on shifts and with everything I pulled my application for cell leader... I have enough to do at the moment.
Phone broke again today.... not sure what it is this time, think it might be the battery, will plug it in properly when I get home.
Aimee and the baby are doing great but Aimee's getting uncomfortable now. Only 6 weeks to go =) We have everything for the baby, just waiting for it to arrive now. We are excited =)
Visa paperwork has been submitted but I am waiting back to hear if it's approved or not. Chances are it will be fine but know knows a month from now I could be on a plane back to the states...permanently...
On Topic...
I think the biggest point IMO about CTRA is everyone working on the project is doing it voluntarily. There is no cash involved so every second someone spends looking at a report is off their own back because they want to. For me I do (have done) 4 reports an hour or so, for 100 reports thats 25 hours of someone's free time, minimum.
I know that nobody has said anything really saying that it’s taking too long for reports to be processed, I just wanted to throw this out there to keep everyone on the same page =)
Knackered as hell with being put back on shifts and with everything I pulled my application for cell leader... I have enough to do at the moment.
Phone broke again today.... not sure what it is this time, think it might be the battery, will plug it in properly when I get home.
Aimee and the baby are doing great but Aimee's getting uncomfortable now. Only 6 weeks to go =) We have everything for the baby, just waiting for it to arrive now. We are excited =)
Visa paperwork has been submitted but I am waiting back to hear if it's approved or not. Chances are it will be fine but know knows a month from now I could be on a plane back to the states...permanently...
On Topic...
I think the biggest point IMO about CTRA is everyone working on the project is doing it voluntarily. There is no cash involved so every second someone spends looking at a report is off their own back because they want to. For me I do (have done) 4 reports an hour or so, for 100 reports thats 25 hours of someone's free time, minimum.
I know that nobody has said anything really saying that it’s taking too long for reports to be processed, I just wanted to throw this out there to keep everyone on the same page =)
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This thread hasn't been locked yet? :faint:
Agree 100%There is more to being part of a team than having previously won a championship or two. Alonso is a big whiner and winger and from all accounts someone that is intolerable to work with. To win championships you need a driver that can motivate the team in an effective manner. This driver must also be able to keep his cool in tough circumstances which would mean in all probability he/she would be able to bite their tongue and not say things they shouldn't say.
Alonso is a hothead and personally 7.6mil is too much. I don't care if he won the race to the moon, attitude means more than trophies... and Alonso has the worst attitude I have seen in a F1 driver. If it was me I would replace him with a driver with a better attitude which if this is true is probably why Renault is letting him go. They don't want the hassle of trying to deal with him all the time.
Limiting the ECU to factory is great way to control costs. The problem is not the ECU itself, but all the components that get attached to it. With a factory ECU they can run other parts that don't require as high of performance. As an example the injectors. With these they could run smaller injectors knowing that their competitors will be limited as well.
Thats only an example, but can be expanded to every other component hooked into the ECU.
It's nice to see some cost cutting. I haven't really watched GT1 since Dodge pulled it's funding of thier Viper in GT1 because of costs and instead they switched focus on the comp coupe which runs GT3? I haven't really kept up with the comp coupe.
Thats only an example, but can be expanded to every other component hooked into the ECU.
It's nice to see some cost cutting. I haven't really watched GT1 since Dodge pulled it's funding of thier Viper in GT1 because of costs and instead they switched focus on the comp coupe which runs GT3? I haven't really kept up with the comp coupe.
I would like to say that anything TG says about cars should be taken with a grain of salt. They are after entertainment and not exactly giving the 'facts'. Afterall Clarkson said the vette is still running leaf springs like they did in the 60-70's which isn't true =)
GT is a great car. You are right about the Vette IMO. It has a huge engine with a nice suspension, but they skimp on the other stuff to the point of it looking cheap and tacky, but then people buying a vette would probably be happy with that =) This going to be a trackday only car? If so there are different things you can do.
Up north you will only be able to run track-days from April till October IIRC. If the ambient temperature is below 50-60 or so tracks can get very greasy and it's hard to get tempurature into tires. This being said I am sure you could buy a softer tire to compensate =)
Since you have cash to spend look at having to do a brake system fluid flush and pad replacement every event. Put some racing compound pads on to deal with the constant heat and upgrade the fluid to a hightemp dot3 if Ford doesn't already put it in.
I would get a spare set of wheels and get some trackday tires mounted. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/ ... =(Y)&minSpeedRating=Z This is a good make if your looking that direction.
Other than that have fun =) However if this going to be a dedicated trackday car here are a few more things I would do if it was me.
Rollcage, doesn't need to be fancy, just one to protect yourself if things do go wrong. Mechanical failures do happen and if they are in the wrong spot on the track you could find yourself heading strait for a wall at 160+ It will also help keep the chassis stiff.
With the roll cage you can now put in a proper racing harness. I have seen people use harnesses that attach to the seat belts in the rear, but honestly if that was better than the standard 3 point manufacturers would be looking at changing the 3 point design used in every car today. Without a rollcage a racing harness does nothing and if anything reduces safety. 5 point is minimum and if you like your gonads I have heard the 6 point is better. I have seen people use 4 point harnesses but the problem is in a hard collision you can slide out from under the harness.
Adjustable suspension dampers once you get through a few events. It's fun to tweak around with the suspension parts and see what happens. Mainly ride height ( may be able to use this to get the car on the trailer easier) and shock dampers.
Adjustable anti-roll bars. Both these and the dampening adjusts are very easy to change so they are great for beginners wanting to adjust suspension parts =)
Really not needed but nice to have things:
Fire extinguisher system. Chances are you won't need it, but when you do it can save your life and the car.
Fully adjustable suspension parts. Can adjust the control arms, change out the springs ect. Do your homework on suspensions and what each component does before considering this IMO. It could ruin your whole weekend with one twist of a wrench in the wrong direction, at least the fun of the weekend =) Things like camber, caster ect.
If you want dedicated racing training Skip Barber puts on some good training ranging from an afternoon to a whole weekend. Personally I would start there, they are put on by professional race drivers and they could give you much better advice about racing/trackdays than 99% of the people on the forum, afterall it is their JOB =) Not all of them, some are only drivers, but most of them when I had my trackday experience day with them knew much more than just the driving side.
GT is a great car. You are right about the Vette IMO. It has a huge engine with a nice suspension, but they skimp on the other stuff to the point of it looking cheap and tacky, but then people buying a vette would probably be happy with that =) This going to be a trackday only car? If so there are different things you can do.
Up north you will only be able to run track-days from April till October IIRC. If the ambient temperature is below 50-60 or so tracks can get very greasy and it's hard to get tempurature into tires. This being said I am sure you could buy a softer tire to compensate =)
Since you have cash to spend look at having to do a brake system fluid flush and pad replacement every event. Put some racing compound pads on to deal with the constant heat and upgrade the fluid to a hightemp dot3 if Ford doesn't already put it in.
I would get a spare set of wheels and get some trackday tires mounted. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/ ... =(Y)&minSpeedRating=Z This is a good make if your looking that direction.
Other than that have fun =) However if this going to be a dedicated trackday car here are a few more things I would do if it was me.
Rollcage, doesn't need to be fancy, just one to protect yourself if things do go wrong. Mechanical failures do happen and if they are in the wrong spot on the track you could find yourself heading strait for a wall at 160+ It will also help keep the chassis stiff.
With the roll cage you can now put in a proper racing harness. I have seen people use harnesses that attach to the seat belts in the rear, but honestly if that was better than the standard 3 point manufacturers would be looking at changing the 3 point design used in every car today. Without a rollcage a racing harness does nothing and if anything reduces safety. 5 point is minimum and if you like your gonads I have heard the 6 point is better. I have seen people use 4 point harnesses but the problem is in a hard collision you can slide out from under the harness.
Adjustable suspension dampers once you get through a few events. It's fun to tweak around with the suspension parts and see what happens. Mainly ride height ( may be able to use this to get the car on the trailer easier) and shock dampers.
Adjustable anti-roll bars. Both these and the dampening adjusts are very easy to change so they are great for beginners wanting to adjust suspension parts =)
Really not needed but nice to have things:
Fire extinguisher system. Chances are you won't need it, but when you do it can save your life and the car.
Fully adjustable suspension parts. Can adjust the control arms, change out the springs ect. Do your homework on suspensions and what each component does before considering this IMO. It could ruin your whole weekend with one twist of a wrench in the wrong direction, at least the fun of the weekend =) Things like camber, caster ect.
If you want dedicated racing training Skip Barber puts on some good training ranging from an afternoon to a whole weekend. Personally I would start there, they are put on by professional race drivers and they could give you much better advice about racing/trackdays than 99% of the people on the forum, afterall it is their JOB =) Not all of them, some are only drivers, but most of them when I had my trackday experience day with them knew much more than just the driving side.
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About 10k laps practice =)
Still a PC can be used for more things than letting your bum sit 1mm away from concrete =) Top of that £500 with a PC can last years, while that same amount in a kart is one bad weekend and all you would have to show for it are the broken parts sitting in the trunk.
Are perfectly good times to aim for. Start off with trying to go for low 14's. In the V1 they are getting grids full of drivers in the 12's and 13's.
12's and 13's
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