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[CMC #37]

Thanks guys, im pretty sure this summer im going to be starting a few events. This car will never be a competitive track car, unfortunately i have too much money in the paint and looks of the car, even if i just tag a cone...it would really really suck. But that wont stop me from still going. I do appreciate the advice, and yea im well aware that my first runs i will get my ass handed to me so i wont get too caught up in the competitive side of it until i get a bit more comfortable with it. Another car i'd been looking at buying was a cheap e30 which would be a daily driver and track car. This whole car has been a hell of a learning experience. It is my first car and to be completely honest in the beginning i didn't even know the difference between a formula and Trans Am. I'd like to think i've come a long way (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Mitch2 (that might work!) - everyone starts from somewhere. You landed in a great place to learn a whole lot more!!!
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[vanwyk4257]

Nice looking ride and a great paintjob. Welcome!

[93FirehawkTA]

I've seen your car on the Musclecar Evolution forum. I'm also one of few LT1 f-bodies that visits ME from time to time. I'm relatively new to FRRAX myself. This forum is entirely different from the typical. Great wealth of knowledge here specific to 4th and 3rd gen f-bodies for open track / AutoX setup.

This post has been edited by 93FirehawkTA: May 14 2008, 10:31 AM

[CrashTestDummy]

<SNIP> This car will never be a competitive track car, unfortunately i have too much money in the paint and looks of the car, even if i just tag a cone...it would really really suck. But that wont stop me from still going. I do appreciate the advice, and yea im well aware that my first runs i will get my ass handed to me so i wont get too caught up in the competitive side of it until i get a bit more comfortable with it. <SNIP>

A good coat of wax, blue painter's tape on the leading edges, and SaranWrap behind the wheelwells will go a long way toward preserving the paint. I'd expect to be driving regularly for a year before getting competitive. You'll improve, then plateau, then improve, then plateau, etc. It is a maddening cycle. Hook up with experienced drivers, and ride, or have them ride with you as often as the rules allow. You'll learn a lot. I'd also recommend one of these:

http://www.evoschool.com/

As we've said, spend the money on yourself first, then the car. You'll enjoy the sport more.