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Dec 17, 2005 | 05:11 PM

#51

onasled

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From: Northeast CT

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Originally Posted by Paulo

check out #53 beating the 993, video is at www.Mini-madness.com under testimonials. You can see both videos, From the Mini & from the Porsche.
Paulo

Seen those several times, back when they were the big topic on the BMW forum, In fact just watch one again this morning

I've passed my fair share of 993s and even a P-cup car in the rain (though those were just in HPDEs)

Paulo, would like to hear whats planed for your Mini during the off season.

Dec 18, 2005 | 01:45 PM

#52

Strom

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From: Irvine, California

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Originally Posted by onasled

Whats not true? Just wondering if you think that breaking the rules means it's OK to do? My quote above is from the rule book so to 'me' it is very clear.

I definitely don't think it's OK to do - sorry if I came off sounding as if breaking the rules is OK. I think that you should build the car by the rule book. Just keep in mind that there are people out there who aren't as honest and will break the rules, and they are rarely caught.

Dec 18, 2005 | 06:49 PM

#53

Paulo

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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Originally Posted by mini146

Actually, I was coasting when you passed me...

We were having some handling/grip issues and the car was never comfortable in the high speed sweepers that make up most of that track. Didn't have enough track time to fix it. The gasket between the supercharger and the intake tube was broken and our trackside repair did not hold up. Moral of the story: bring more spares!

I don't think the MCS without a pulley stands a chance in JP. You can put on a cam (no head or pistons), exhaust, ECU flash (no piggyback), and injectors. Without a pulley, that combo might be at 180 whp or so. Minimum weight is 2571 with the driver. Compare that to an E30 M3 with a minimum weight of 2624, the advantage of rear-wheel drive and a "prepared" engine making 250 whp (so I've been told). No way to catch Don Kidd with a pulley-less MCS.

You are correct, without the pulley, Don Kidd's JP would have been faster besides, he drives that E-30 M3 very well. Without the pulley, K-Prepared would be more even.