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 Dec 7 2005, 06:38 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 7-December 05 Member No.: 1,004  |
I'm surprised it took me this long to find this place, but hello.
My name is Paul Przyborski, and I'm a member of the D.C. area SCCA. I live in Pasadena, MD. Currently, I'm racing my *gulp* 1999 Hyundai Accent. I did pretty well in STS last year, but I've gone turbo and will be running in SM next season. I'm also building my 1981 Camaro for SOLO II and HPDE. I'm going to full CP route and have a lot of work left to do. If you want to see some of the stuff I'm working on, please visit my webpage at http://www.paul-przyborski.com Thanks, and I look forward to hanging out here. -Paul (IMG:http://www.paul-przyborski.com/misc/teardown18.jpg) (IMG:http://www.paul-przyborski.com/hyundai/images/events/ripken_062605_139.jpg) This post has been edited by Gimp: Dec 7 2005, 06:44 PM |
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Dec 7 2005, 06:53 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin  Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Welcome Paul. I guess the word isn't fully out about us yet....
Interesting collection of toys you've got there. How's that turbo Hyundai run? Looks like fun. Glad to have you aboard. |
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Dec 7 2005, 07:03 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 7-December 05 Member No.: 1,004 |
The turbo Hyundai is, um, slow. Not as slow as it was, but slow. I took STS in one series this yes, but the new turbo kicks me into SM.
The Hyundai has the following notable items. 87hp motor stock, about 115-125whp turbo (waiting to dyno) Full 36-way adjustable K-Sport coilovers (400lb front springs, 350 rear) PSC rear sway bar 15x7 Rota GT3 wheels with Falken Azenis RT-615 (Kuhmo 710s go on next year) Front and rear strut tower braces Tiburon front brakes (larger rotor/pison) Corbeau Forza seat Right around 2000lbs It's a fun car to drive on track, but it's also my daily and beats me to death. And if the stiffness doesn't kill you, the lack of a muffler will. The Camaro is a slow project, but it's coming. It's actually further along than the photo shows. Notables: Full fiberglass front clip 16x12 circle racing wheels with 14" rear Goodyears and 12" front 3-link rear suspension Tubular upper and lower control arms All seams fully welded Gutted 1LE front brake upgrade Ford 9" rear Working on the motor and some other stuff. Being a teacher, I don't see myself having this really ready for at least 2 years, but it's a fun project. I drove the car all through college and can't wait to get back behind the wheel. |
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Dec 7 2005, 07:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66 |
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Dec 7 2005, 07:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 854 Joined: 26-December 03 From: NYC, NY Member No.: 50 |
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Dec 7 2005, 07:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7 |
Hola!
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Dec 7 2005, 08:05 PM
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Green Terror Group: Advanced Members Posts: 612 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Western Maryland Member No.: 175 |
Hey, Paul.... maybe I'll see you at some of the area autocrosses... I didn't know you were turbo'ing the Hyundai!
Karen |
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Dec 7 2005, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
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Dec 7 2005, 11:11 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Welcome Paul, nice to see a 2nd gen on the board! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Dec 8 2005, 12:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 |
Welcome Paul
I've read some of your threads on GRMforums. both sound interesting |
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Dec 8 2005, 02:19 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 7-December 05 Member No.: 1,004 |
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I've met the best people since I started racing. Glad to be here.
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Dec 8 2005, 01:15 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 105 Joined: 23-September 04 Member No.: 465 |
Welcome. You have my attention with the 2nd generation (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) .
What front a-arms did you use and any repositioning of the mounting locations? Any progress pics of the beast? |
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Dec 8 2005, 01:28 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Welcome!
I love a fully built 2nd gen :drive: |
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Dec 8 2005, 02:54 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Welcome Paul, great to have you here (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)
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Dec 8 2005, 03:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 458 Joined: 11-October 05 From: Uniontown, Pa Member No.: 917 |
Hi Paul. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I forgot you had a Camaro. When is that beast going to make it's debut? btw, I have a thing for 2nd gens too. My first car was an 80 Firebird. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Dec 12 2005, 04:16 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 7-December 05 Member No.: 1,004 |
No pictures yet, but I'll be sure to get some.
My lowers are from Howe Racing and my uppers were sourced from Lefthander Suspension. The mounting position for the arms won't change, but the coilovers up front will mount to a shock hoop tied into the cage. The rear suspension is a 3-link with coilovers and a watts linkage. Debut time isn't for about 2 more years. My teacher salary and need to wrench on the Hyundai slow the project down. |
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Dec 13 2005, 03:32 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Welcome aboard Paul! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Keep us up to date on your Camaro! :drive:
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Dec 16 2005, 05:22 PM
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El Cucci Group: Advanced Members Posts: 291 Joined: 26-December 03 From: Queen Creek, AZ Member No.: 46 |
Welcome. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
2nd gens are the best looking cars IMHO. I ran a '79 in a SOLO II street prepared class back in the day. "Someday" I'd like to pick up a 70 1/2-71 split bumper Z |
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