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hustler 08-25-2007 07:56 PM

(Hustler needs decisions made for him about hardtops, tracking and hemroid creams)
 
I can never decide. Its going to be hot, but it seems like more fun to roll, even at the track, with the top drizzzopped.

ya think the HT will give any real advantage? Some claim 5mph on the straight there with the ht.

Braineack 08-25-2007 09:22 PM

I wouldnt do it without it...just me though.

but after 27 track days, you'd think you could come up with your own conclusion :gay:

hustler 08-25-2007 09:49 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 143526)
I wouldnt do it without it...just me though.

but after 27 track days, you'd think you could come up with your own conclusion :gay:

I really want to do some hot lapping and practice for the Hallett event, but rolling with the top gives me the sad face.

Savington 08-25-2007 11:01 PM

It is worthwhile aerodynamically. 5-7mph according to the SM guys. Even better if you remove the rear window.

m2cupcar 08-26-2007 09:55 AM

Unless you go with the windows up ;) no doubt the car will be quicker with the ht on. With it off you can feel the air whipping the back of your head at 100mph - that ain't fast.
For track events I'd do the top off for the fun of it. Drive to the event with it on, take it off and then if you must set your fast lap, then put it on for the next session.

miatamania 08-26-2007 10:18 AM

Its not like it is permanent...

Newbsauce 08-26-2007 12:22 PM

Either way your NA ass is not going fast enough for the top to make much of a difference I bet :)

magnamx-5 08-26-2007 02:23 PM

I love my HT i hate driving my car topless most of the time. Just me i like the stiffeness it adds

mazda/nissan 08-26-2007 07:42 PM


Originally Posted by Newbsauce (Post 143667)
Either way your NA ass is not going fast enough for the top to make much of a difference I bet :)

ouch.... if you do take the top off make sure your helmet doesn't make you look like a goober :cool:

hustler 08-26-2007 09:08 PM

I noticed no difference, but improved my personal best by 1.55 seconds. Reading "going faster" is paying off a bit.

BenR 08-27-2007 09:16 PM

It is faster with the HT, but for comfort I like to drive a topless car if multiple extended sessions happen.

Ben 08-27-2007 09:24 PM

one of the mods if fucking viscous
and funny too

maybe we should rename this emoticon
:dunno:
to :hustler:

hustler 08-27-2007 10:02 PM


Originally Posted by Ben (Post 144225)
one of the mods if fucking viscous
and funny too

maybe we should rename this emoticon
:dunno:
to :hustler:

lol...I'm very lonely. Sometimes I can go 3 days without speaking to another person...lol.


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