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The good:
I cannot under-express the thrill of running the HC to redline in 3rd, 4th and 5th. Seems very easy to drive in a straight line for 1mi pedal to the metal, but with the M6, one hand on the wheel, one hand on the shifter, one eye on the tach, one eye on the course... For a non-racer this was certainly a handful, trying to get every hp out without bumping the rev limiter.
My speedo showed a high of 175 in two of 1mi runs, 1mph higher than last Sept. The PS4S tires grabbed much better than the Firestone Indys last year.
The bad:
Best “official” speed was 172.985. (Last Sept the best was 173.537.) They had a “glitch” on my best run and my ticket had the speeds from the car that ran before me (10 and 40mph off). Adrenaline Rush was there and watched the run and said they announced my 1mi as 173.something. No idea if I beat the last Sept run, and probably will never know.
I cannot under-express the thrill of running the HC to redline in 3rd, 4th and 5th. Seems very easy to drive in a straight line for 1mi pedal to the metal, but with the M6, one hand on the wheel, one hand on the shifter, one eye on the tach, one eye on the course... For a non-racer this was certainly a handful, trying to get every hp out without bumping the rev limiter.
My speedo showed a high of 175 in two of 1mi runs, 1mph higher than last Sept. The PS4S tires grabbed much better than the Firestone Indys last year.
The bad:
Best “official” speed was 172.985. (Last Sept the best was 173.537.) They had a “glitch” on my best run and my ticket had the speeds from the car that ran before me (10 and 40mph off). Adrenaline Rush was there and watched the run and said they announced my 1mi as 173.something. No idea if I beat the last Sept run, and probably will never know.
Some photos here:
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I was about to ask for an update! Glad you had some safe speedy fun. That’s still a hell of a top speed. Hopefully I’ll find mine next year 
How is the drive to Loring, by the way? Anything to see or do on the way?
How is the drive to Loring, by the way? Anything to see or do on the way?
LOL! I have lots to say and you just hit on some of my stories!I was about to ask for an update! Glad you had some safe speedy fun. That’s still a hell of a top speed. Hopefully I’ll find mine next year
How is the drive to Loring, by the way? Anything to see or do on the way?
On the drive up my wife took some pics of "typical" ME but they are still on her phone, give me a day to post them.
For now I'll give you the story of the drive home:
Hop on 95S about 2mi from the CA border. Less than an hour on 95, cruise set on 82 (speed limit 75) I see a mile ahead flashing blue lights, lots of orange cones and signs, then I see people standing on both sides of the road and a huge stop sign (8' maybe?). As we get close there is a sign "Checkpoint Ahead", maybe 6-8 cars, 8-10 Border Patrol officers.
The BP officer puts his face right up to the window opening looking into the front and back of the car and asks "How many in the car?" I reply "Two, and a dog". He asks "Both U.S. citizens?". I say "Yes". Then my Golden steps on the console to see what's up and the BP German Shepherd sees her and jumps on my door!!!!!!!!!!! The handler immediately yanks him off. I was NOT happy! I pulled away at a brisk rate.
I washed the car when I returned and cannot find any scratches. Still...
11,417 on the M6 and about 1500 on the RE. The RE will be ready for next year, but I really would like to take the M6 back again sometime.
There is a small shop next to the Loring AFB run by a really good guy, I stop and see him when I go. In retrospect I should have shipped him my 3.70 diff and swapped out the 3.90 at his shop and run the car again. Next time I take the M6 that will be the plan!
Fast is cool, but the M6 really makes it a sport!
There is a small shop next to the Loring AFB run by a really good guy, I stop and see him when I go. In retrospect I should have shipped him my 3.70 diff and swapped out the 3.90 at his shop and run the car again. Next time I take the M6 that will be the plan!
Fast is cool, but the M6 really makes it a sport!
At the rate you drive, you should have ordered 2!
Already thinking of looking into another. Might have to give Craig a call about getting on the 2023 list. 😁
I considered putting the stock back on but after lots of use with the grip I figured it would not make a difference.
What does make a difference is the different seat position I need when I use a helmet. I missed 4th and went into 6th in a early run when the temp was cool, might have missed my best run because of that.
And thank you again for donating the core for the Model 29 shifter! If I sell, you will get it back!
What does make a difference is the different seat position I need when I use a helmet. I missed 4th and went into 6th in a early run when the temp was cool, might have missed my best run because of that.
And thank you again for donating the core for the Model 29 shifter! If I sell, you will get it back!
You are most welcome, and no worries on getting it back to me if you do sell. I can see the seat position causing shifting issues. I am sure you are ready to get the RE out there, but hopefully you can get your M6 back there too and break your current speed record!
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Wow! That looks crazy. What happened with the fire?
How many runs did you get in?
How many runs did you get in?
I did 3 Wed and 3 Thurs. I could have done more but I didn't see any point in doing a run unless there was a chance for the new run to be better than the previous. When conditions deteriorated I just headed back to the hotel for beer and food!
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very neat, thanks for sharing
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