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JimMueller
post Apr 8 2005, 04:13 AM
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With the exception of the 3-4 Evolution schools I've taken, I've only raced my car at an autocross. Since my car is down, I have been given the opportunity to co-drive a 400rwhp C5 with an automatic tranny. The car has received FTD at the first three events of the season. The guy who typically got FTD last year has been without his Z06, and when he drove this car he had difficulty getting used to the automatic tranny. I think he's got 315 V710's on all corners, and something like -2.5 camber. Recent changes made at the suggestion of Danny Popp.

This event will sorta be a mini-road race. When we run the course as an increasing radius sweeper, stock Z06's reached about 115mph on the back stretch. We'll be going the opposite way this event, however.

So, anything in particular I should know if I take him up on his offer? Let the car shift itself? How do I prevent it from shifting in the middle of a corner? What else?
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ESPCamaro
post Apr 12 2005, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 11 2005, 18:48)
1. Disconnect Neg. battery Cable
2. Unbolt auto tranny.
3. Throw it away
4. Install manual tranny
5. Install is reverse of removal
6. Connect battery


Isn't that how it goes? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



Yep I think that is the standard procedure.

And so far things look pretty encouraging.

Meaning the rally cars in ESP are hauling ass (hopefully right out of ESP)
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JimMueller   Suggestions for racing an automatic?   Apr 8 2005, 04:13 AM
KeithO   Since it's not your car, you are going to have...   Apr 8 2005, 10:20 AM
Jeff94TA   I think Mike usually launches in first Jim. If yo...   Apr 8 2005, 03:53 PM
CMC #37   After doing a few street schools at Thunderhill in...   Apr 8 2005, 04:55 PM
JimMueller   I had a few problems On the first run, I moved ...   Apr 10 2005, 04:15 AM
RedHardSupra   oh, perfect timing for this topic, i was just wond...   Apr 10 2005, 03:21 PM
ESPCamaro   The perfect auto downshift comes with experience. ...   Apr 10 2005, 09:45 PM
1LEThumper   1. Disconnect Neg. battery Cable 2. Unbolt auto tr...   Apr 12 2005, 12:48 AM
RedHardSupra   ugh...trust me, if i could get the stick in there ...   Apr 12 2005, 04:51 AM
CMC #37   QUOTE 3. i read that shiftkits can actually extend...   Apr 12 2005, 05:22 AM
George   My 83 came with a 200C which is not a strong trann...   Apr 12 2005, 06:33 PM
ESPCamaro   QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 11 2005, 18:48)1. Dis...   Apr 12 2005, 11:31 PM

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