The Glen

[KIERAN A. LAVIN]

On Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Raymond A. Kawski wrote:

> I'm not sure if I would ever let anyone drive that car on track.

I know.... and I don't blame you!  If I were in your position, who's to
say I'd drive the way I do now.  No way to know unless I actually did the
same thing you did... and it's not in my cards for a while now

> Trust me I had fun but since I was hitting 125mph before even
> turning onto the back straight I needed to be cautious that
> I wasn't going to overpower my brakes.  Having 100 more hp
> gives you a whole new set of variables to pay attention to.

I think you'll learn over time that those Panther XP's will stop you like
you will not believe.  Prior to those, I *NEVER* felt comfortable with my
brakes... now I never doubt them!  They're incredible!  It takes some
getting used to though.  And you still have your stock MC, right?  That NX
MC made a difference in braking especially on-track

> I know Joe is crazy!  Part of my issues is I probably spent
> twice as much on just the turbo for my car then he has on
> buying and modding his car!  So that even adds more caution

Good point... like I said, I'm not (and neither is Joe) in your shoes so
there's no way to really tell.  If I spent the money and built the car,
you'd probably be saying the same thing to me... 'give me the keys!'

> to my driving then I had before.  I'm there to have fun and
> keeping it on track is one of my priorities as is driving

That's where we differ... I *STRIVE* toward getting all four wheels off at
least once an event ;)  Ok, ok... I'm kidding!  (but it usually winds up
happening at some point or another be it cold tires or just pushing too
hard)

> within my limits. So more seat time for me.  Next year I
> will probably be able to do that.

When I tell you all the events I want to do and I send my check in in
February, you'll have to send the check as well... that way you're locked
in and have no choice!

ciaran