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Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain check) #1561610 04/30/06 09:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI S SVTforme_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP SVTforme_dup1 CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI	Took the car to an open track event with some friends. Track day at Gingerman courtesy of D-Tek Enterprises. I think this is how engineers designed the trunk of the Contour.. Hoosier R3S04's - 205/45ZR16 - may change to a taller tire.. see below . Jack cover now lives somewhere on I-94. Getting kinda close to the ground.. Maybe a bit too close.. Since I am part Camaro guy.. Yes please.. Some of the locals.. didn't make it out to the track.. (Mark is this your place ??) Conclusions: - Focus Brakes - Excellent. Can't wait to get some race pads. - Suspension Tuning - Konis make huge difference!!! Still need to tune the setup a bit more. Spring rates are not optimal. - Hoosiers: Work great - May need a taller tire. Also should not forget pyrometer at office next time. Do not work well in light rain . - If I had a Mirko - it would not have survived - would still be at Gingerman on the ground somewhere. More pics to come of what else was there.. have to get all my pics together. Craig 1999 SVT Contour #1889 2001 SVT Cobra Conv. #252 1968 Torino GT Fastback 1969 Camaro RS/SS

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561611 04/30/06 09:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L. M MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er
MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L.	Very nice, how much was it to run for the day?! Born again on 04/09/06 FOR SALE: Moonroof glass and motor MB sunshade PM ME!

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561612 04/30/06 10:11 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,317 Pittsburgh Pa / Indiana Pa G Guitarman19853 Hard-core CEG\'er
Guitarman19853 Hard-core CEG\'er G Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,317 Pittsburgh Pa / Indiana Pa	this pic is amazing any chance you could send me a full resolution copy? ~Ryan 1999 T-Red SVT Contour 41k Miles #1701 / 2760 B&M, Custom Y-Pipe, Alpine HU, Pioneer 6x8's & 6x9's

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561613 04/30/06 10:27 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI S SVTforme_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP SVTforme_dup1 CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI	Originally posted by MapOfTaziFoShoâ�??¢: Very nice, how much was it to run for the day?! 150 bones for the full day. Used to be cheaper, but went up with liability costs. With 4 different classes on the go.. worked out to be 2 full hours on the track. Keeps the tire budget reasonable. There is another one coming up in June.. PM for details. Craig 1999 SVT Contour #1889 2001 SVT Cobra Conv. #252 1968 Torino GT Fastback 1969 Camaro RS/SS

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561614 04/30/06 10:30 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI S SVTforme_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP SVTforme_dup1 CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 313 Windsor, ON / Allen Park, MI	Originally posted by Guitarman19853: this pic is amazing any chance you could send me a full resolution copy? Yeah, I like that one. Unfortunately car is going slow as that is the turn into the pits . Makes the car less blury though as it is less difficult to get the camera to focus correctly. As for pic.. you've got mail. Craig 1999 SVT Contour #1889 2001 SVT Cobra Conv. #252 1968 Torino GT Fastback 1969 Camaro RS/SS

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561615 04/30/06 10:39 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,317 Pittsburgh Pa / Indiana Pa G Guitarman19853 Hard-core CEG\'er
Guitarman19853 Hard-core CEG\'er G Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,317 Pittsburgh Pa / Indiana Pa	Originally posted by SVTforme: Originally posted by Guitarman19853: this pic is amazing any chance you could send me a full resolution copy? Yeah, I like that one. Unfortunately car is going slow as that is the turn into the pits . Makes the car less blury though as it is less difficult to get the camera to focus correctly. As for pic.. you've got mail. Thanks!! ~Ryan 1999 T-Red SVT Contour 41k Miles #1701 / 2760 B&M, Custom Y-Pipe, Alpine HU, Pioneer 6x8's & 6x9's

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561616 05/01/06 12:25 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 423 Kelowna, British Columbia M muskamike CEG\'er
muskamike CEG\'er M Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 423 Kelowna, British Columbia	Originally posted by Guitarman19853: Originally posted by SVTforme: Originally posted by Guitarman19853: this pic is amazing any chance you could send me a full resolution copy? Yeah, I like that one. Unfortunately car is going slow as that is the turn into the pits . Makes the car less blury though as it is less difficult to get the camera to focus correctly. As for pic.. you've got mail. Thanks!! Please PM me the same pic! Thanks 98 T-Red CSVT

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561617 05/01/06 12:59 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,610 NW Burb of Chicago H hrsepwrdrms Hard-core CEG\'er
hrsepwrdrms Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,610 NW Burb of Chicago	Very cool!! Your car looks like it handles great! SS CSVT

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561618 05/01/06 02:18 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,570 Petoskey, Michigan R rkneeshaw Hard-core CEG\'er
rkneeshaw Hard-core CEG\'er R Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,570 Petoskey, Michigan	I can't beleive you fit all 4 wheels in the trunk, it must be because of the shorter sidewall. Stock sized wheels and tires wouldn't fit in my trunk without lowering the back seats down and one of them in the back seat area. 1996 Contour SE 3.0 <Alternate Site on CarDomain>

Re: Gingerman Road Racing.. (56k time for a rain c #1561619 05/01/06 02:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,051 Plainville, CT C CSVT1214 Hard-core CEG\'er
CSVT1214 Hard-core CEG\'er C Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,051 Plainville, CT	Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0: I can't beleive you fit all 4 wheels in the trunk, it must be because of the shorter sidewall. Stock sized wheels and tires wouldn't fit in my trunk without lowering the back seats down and one of them in the back seat area. My 205/55/16 tires mounted on the wheels fit fine in my trunk. That's wierd they didn't fit for you. Tony 1998 SVT Contour (B/MB) #542 3L 1998 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1266 parts car 2000 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1533 3L swap to begin!

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