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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:30 AM
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You really should consider some lobster forks for that. I'll trade you mine straight across! ;0)
What is/are lobster forks?
 
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How did you post those photos sideways?

Nice car; SMART move with the Barber driving school. A step that most leave out.
 
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How did you post those photos sideways?

Nice car; SMART move with the Barber driving school. A step that most leave out.
Idk, looked ok on the mac
 
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Congrats, enjoy your car.
 
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Get the sport exhaust tips adds a nice touch to the rear
 
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Congrats, and good to see you are going to tighten the nut behind the steering wheel. I've done two of the programs at Barber - highly recommended. Even better if you do yours at Barber and draw a session with Mr Haywood.
 
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Congrats, and good to see you are going to tighten the nut behind the steering wheel. I've done two of the programs at Barber - highly recommended. Even better if you do yours at Barber and draw a session with Mr Haywood.
Thanks for the words... I'm a decent driver, ride bikes too but this is a whole other world. The Farfevnoogan factor with this car is ridicumalous. I'd rather spend a few grand on improving the worst variable in this equation: me

me + p-car + putzing along at normal speeds = no issues
me + p-car + high stress + high speeds = very dangerous situation

me + p-car + Skip Barber = 7time F1 Champion

err just kidding...
 
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Sweet looking, identical to mine! Down to those wheels!

You need to swap out those side markers to some clear ones.
 
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Get some black wheels and drop it! Nice color!
 
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Sweet looking, identical to mine! Down to those wheels!

You need to swap out those side markers to some clear ones.
Already on order bro! along with the front and rear LED's. Other than that no other mods, as I am saving every penny for the racing course... I also figured out what lobster forks are, however, I really like the carrera classic/turbo look wheels. I'll probably get some black turbo rims for track duty when that time comes...
 

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Originally Posted by pennafxu550
Thanks for the words... I'm a decent driver, ride bikes too but this is a whole other world. The Farfevnoogan factor with this car is ridicumalous. I'd rather spend a few grand on improving the worst variable in this equation: me

me + p-car + putzing along at normal speeds = no issues
me + p-car + high stress + high speeds = very dangerous situation

me + p-car + Skip Barber = 7time F1 Champion

err just kidding...
They won't turn you into a Schumacher, but you'll definitely have better control of the car, more confidence in yourself as a driver, and have a blast while doing it all.

The best thing about the driver mod is it transfers to any vehicle you drive.

Which course are you looking at? I did the three day Racing program with the MX-5 Cup cars for my first one, as it seemed more applicable to street cars than the Formula Barber cars. That was last year - last month I went back out and did the advanced car control course (I had a very nice discount offer), and for a portion of the course we ran in the formula cars. That made me regret not doing the Formula cars for the 3-day, just because the car is such a blast to drive compared to the Miata.

Sorry for the thread jack.
 

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Very nice!
 
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Congratulations! The way the wheels catch the light goes nicely with the silver color.
 
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They won't turn you into a Schumacher, but you'll definitely have better control of the car, more confidence in yourself as a driver, and have a blast while doing it all.

The best thing about the driver mod is it transfers to any vehicle you drive.

Which course are you looking at? I did the three day Racing program with the MX-5 Cup cars for my first one, as it seemed more applicable to street cars than the Formula Barber cars. That was last year - last month I went back out and did the advanced car control course (I had a very nice discount offer), and for a portion of the course we ran in the formula cars. That made me regret not doing the Formula cars for the 3-day, just because the car is such a blast to drive compared to the Miata.

Sorry for the thread jack.
I am looking at the 2 day course currently, my brother and BIL also have 911's so we are also looking at the "drive your own car" experience... Probably at Mid-Ohio or in Atlanta... I think you then qualify for the advanced car control course... Can't wait!!!

Also thanks to all of the other kind comments!
 
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Congratulations! The way the wheels catch the light goes nicely with the silver color.
I believe lip is ball polished, and the "spokes" are painted... Unique to say the least.
 


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