blueovalz Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Went driving today with a close friend of mine who owns a highly modified 914-six cylinder (has a 3.6L 911 motor in it). He used to do some PCA racing, but only does local Solo events now. Anyway, we headed out of town on a twisty, curvy, roller coaster type of country road today with him in the lead (he does this route regularly and I felt more comfortable with him in the lead). After some prior discussion, it was found that our cars are more similar than expected. Weight is within 100lbs of each other, same final gear drive, and roughly same horsepower. What gave him a big edge was the Toyo RA1 tires verses my hard as rock Comp T/As. Anyway, it was a blast listening to his car pull out of every sweeping turn. The course was a dream set-up of 20 miles (each way, there and back) of left/right switchbacks with speeds from 125 in the valley straights, down to 20 for some of the tighter curves. The highlight was a 400 foot ascent full of constant left-right turns at nearly full throttle (for him). Even though I could outpull him in the straights, he was way ahead of the game on the corners. I guess it's time for some serious rubber! I've got to say it and I know I'll get flamed for it, but 11 second runs are no match for a 1 hour drive like this. It's been such a long time since I've had some real fun with this car that it's almost as good as the first day I drove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 A good drive = a great day! Get that thing to a road course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I remember there was a 914-6 in the Excellence magazine, it was blue, not the same car is it? Anyways it was very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Terry, find a HDPE/Open track type event and give it a try. It's just like what you describe only longer, more intense, and you don't have to worry about the law or some idiot on the road. Your car is ideal for that type event, and everybody that gives it a try goes home with a big smile on their face. The video Mike posted is an excellent example. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Enjoy! http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=100144 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 I remember there was a 914-6 in the Excellence magazine, it was blue, not the same car is it? Anyways it was very nice. Yes, it is blue but I've no idea about his history with the car. It's got the usual wide 914 flairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Hmmm, I bet that probally is the same car, maybe you can ask him if he ever had his car featuuuuuured in Excellence? I remember that 914 has a 996 motor in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Terry' date=' find a HDPE/Open track type event and give it a try. It's just like what you describe only longer, more intense, and you don't have to worry about the law or some idiot on the road. Your car is ideal for that type event, and everybody that gives it a try goes home with a big smile on their face. The video Mike posted is an excellent example. John[/quote'] What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Cool. I'm more into that kind of drive than 1/4 mile blasts.. I like the g forces you get in hard corners. Probly why the 914 had the advantage on you there to; mid engine AND decent suspension/tires. I remember reading something about the 914's being capable of 1+ lateral G's in corners.. I think a well set up V8 Z will be close (and personaly I like the looks of your's better than a 914 anyway ) but not quite as well balanced as the 914. Still.. must have been fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 A well done V8Z is a mid engined car too! Sounds to me that if Terry had some good rubber he'd have had his nose up the 914's ***... RA1's vs. Comp T/A's is no contest... 1G is completely achievable in a Z with good rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 I my memory is correct, 1.2 to 1.3 Gs was not unachievable in the old Sharp racing Zs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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