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hi guys.
the Probe and i are about 3/4 of a second faster per lap with the 150 lbs of lead removed from the car.
that is with me pressing HARD, and leaving very little on the table. (both with and without ballast)
(2580 lbs with driver vs 2730 lbs with driver; when i am properly ballasted up for PTE class).
i can very definitely feel the difference in the car; most especially in braking and in the way the car initially turns in and makes for the apex.
the year before last, when i was running the Civic in H1 class, i had to be ballasted up to 2400 lbs. now that i am 'unlimiting' it, i run at about 2200 lbs. it is an AMAZING difference, the way that it feels and drives, minus the 200 lbs. i can't give lap time comparisons with the Honda, because i changed so many things......
just my input!
happy Thanksgiving, guys!
todd
PS i am heading down to Summit for the Turkey bowl races this weekend -- i'm going to stretch the Probe's legs for the last time this year!!! (minus the ballast!!! ha!)
the Probe and i are about 3/4 of a second faster per lap with the 150 lbs of lead removed from the car.
that is with me pressing HARD, and leaving very little on the table. (both with and without ballast)
(2580 lbs with driver vs 2730 lbs with driver; when i am properly ballasted up for PTE class).
i can very definitely feel the difference in the car; most especially in braking and in the way the car initially turns in and makes for the apex.
the year before last, when i was running the Civic in H1 class, i had to be ballasted up to 2400 lbs. now that i am 'unlimiting' it, i run at about 2200 lbs. it is an AMAZING difference, the way that it feels and drives, minus the 200 lbs. i can't give lap time comparisons with the Honda, because i changed so many things......
just my input!
happy Thanksgiving, guys!
todd
PS i am heading down to Summit for the Turkey bowl races this weekend -- i'm going to stretch the Probe's legs for the last time this year!!! (minus the ballast!!! ha!)
Todd Reid
#11 Ford Probe GT
2011 Race Track Combat Champion
2009 NASA MA PTE Champion
2007 NASA MA PTE Champion
Need driver coaching? Need a hired driver? contact me at: http://www.reidspeedinc.com
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Racer....
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#11 Ford Probe GT
2011 Race Track Combat Champion
2009 NASA MA PTE Champion
2007 NASA MA PTE Champion
Need driver coaching? Need a hired driver? contact me at: http://www.reidspeedinc.com
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Racer....
Wa