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Rob N
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Posted: November/10/11 at 10:59am |
There could be no better fun that this.
The first 5 minutes are quite stimulating and very fun, but then the white GT3 shows up. Interesting how the driving styles suddenly changes. Wheeeeeeeee. Enjoy
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Rob, Vickie and Alice
COOPR-S The question is, "When you turn on your car does it return the favor?" |
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Boomer
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Great find Rob. What a beautiful dance these babies do. Those JCW MINI guys are not Ring Rookies and really drive that track well.
Here's a quote from the write up: Remember, kids: It's the driver that really counts, not the car. And never underestimate a hot hatch in good hands. WELL SAID!!!! Cheers!
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07 MCS, JIC Cross C/O, JCW BBK, Milltek exhaust, RR DP, Helix I/C, RMW tune (208.5 WHP & 238.3 WTQ)Ray's (17 lbs) and Nitto NT01 for track duty
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SMOG
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The Mini's really caught that white car in the twisties and the increase in pace was noticeable when they got passed!
Thanks for the video. Just keep thinking Shelton.... |
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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MiniCharley
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That was really fun to watch and I'm not even a race nut! :)
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12 R60 All4 SB/Blk WILDBLUE 12 R59 JCW Roaster PB/RED APOLLO 04 IB/W MCS CHARLEY 12 All4 CB/Bk YONDER 12 CoupeS LB/Bk DBCOUPE 80 Mini Kensington Red STELLA |
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CINIMIN
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I do believe those MINI drivers have done a lap or two at the ring - so very smooth. Fun to watch them, especially when they got a little serious chasing the Porsche. Thanks Rob.
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<font color=RED>CINIMIN [/COLOR] 2006 CR/W MCS - 6spd - LSD -15% Pulley - Dinan CAI ASA JH6's Koni FSD's 22mm Bar Have you hugged a curve today? |
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SMOG
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They sure weren't driving with a coffee cup in one hand and texting with the other! Good video
Rob: Do you subscribe to Jalopnik? |
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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Jessmini
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This is Matt, I see what you did there :)
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CORNERS
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Yes, smooth and fast. But the GP MINI driver needs to dial it back to 9/10ths - he got two wheels off right before Aremburg turn while passing another car ... :-)
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Rob N
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No. I got it from my new son-in law Matt. See wise crack above...
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Rob, Vickie and Alice
COOPR-S The question is, "When you turn on your car does it return the favor?" |
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johnf36
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Thanks Rob, Had to subscribe to there page so now I can find all their Mini videos.
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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johnf36
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Check out the video work on this one from Woodyoop and all the Mini
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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CORNERS
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That video was great.
I talked to my brother on the phone today, who just got back from actually driving this. He said that the actual track is much more challenging and has more elevation than it appears on video or in the Gran Turismo video game. 80% of the corners are blind corners. The red and white painted kerbs have been known to flip cars. He saw two accidents in two days. The track conditions can change mid-lap, with dry sections, wet sections, foggy sections, etc. Cars get light (a bad thing) going over hill crests. And so on. But he had the time of his life, couldn't believe he was there even when he was there, and is already figuring out how to convince his wife to let him go back again someday! |
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johnf36
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I have watch a lot of ring videos and the guys that fly know this track like they drive it every day and know what is around every corner.
Here is his Best Off for 2011 |
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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CORNERS
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Car porn...
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johnf36
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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SMOG
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While watching the "car porn" in the last video I noticed it was possible to see a slight flex in the tire sidewall (viewed from that low, passenger side camera). That is the first time I have see it on video/film/etc. A little bit of the red rim shows(briefly) in a left turn.
Rob, your son-in-law has good taste! Is there a fee for Subscription?? S. Edited by SMOG - November/14/11 at 6:22am |
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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johnf36
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Yes you can subscribe to a persons you tube page so then you can go to you subcriptoion page and find the persons video post. I have the guys here that post plus mini and some others on my subscription list. |
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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swpars
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Awesome. I want to visit Germany and ride the Ring Taxi sometime. |
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CORNERS
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Sabine is apparently no longer driving the BMW ring taxi, but now is driving a Porsche GT3 (when she is not busy racing or appearing on TV)
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johnf36
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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SMOG
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Nice video! Thanks Kurt. It appeared that the Mini could keep a tighter line but the P car was certainly a more comfortable ride :-)
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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Boomer
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John, any way who can post that Mini vs. Porsche video on the Facebook page for the Challenge.
That video is so COOL!!! Maybe it will stir up a little trash talk on Facebook! Cheers!
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07 MCS, JIC Cross C/O, JCW BBK, Milltek exhaust, RR DP, Helix I/C, RMW tune (208.5 WHP & 238.3 WTQ)Ray's (17 lbs) and Nitto NT01 for track duty
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johnf36
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sure
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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