I can contain myself no longer

[LongRanger]

. . . Thanks to this little hot rod, I've left my longing for a "real" early 911 behind me... almost . . .in exactly a week, I'll be testing . . . at Willow Springs, Streets of Willow with my good friends . . .

I thinks it's time for some pictures, Mark . . .

[gregbus]

Hi Mark. I've seen your name on the board quite a bit. If I ever need a steering wheel guru, your're the guy I'd ask! I'd be interested to learn what your impressions were of the Tarrett suspension. Among some goodies, I recently picked up the Monoball Camber Plates and now I'm debating on whether or not to put them on for fear of losing fillings on the road. It wouldn't be the first time that I changed my mind, and I'm pretty sure it won't be the last

[Mark Morrissey]

Hey Gregbus, I'm afraid I've given people the wrong impression over the years and the fault is my own. I'm really NOT a steering wheel guru -- or any other kind of guru for that matter. I'm just an enthusiast who's a bit more obsessive than most. I have managed to find out quite a bit of interesting bits about vintage MOMO steering wheels but that's about it. I'm always happy to advise or share information. After all, that's what this forum is all about, right?

On my new suspension: Wow. It's everything I could have asked for and a lot more. It's limit is far above my talent level as a driver. I'm pleased I was able to manage a few 1:35 laps at Streets of Willow...a lot slower than the advanced guys I imagine. There's lots of room for improvement for me. I don't get to drive on track often enough right now but that will change for the better as time goes by. I love horsepower but I'd take a good, top notch suspension over power any day.

The things that are most important to me are being safe, keeping the car relatively undamaged and having fun. As far as the latter is concerned, I'm as good as anyone.

I'll post a few photos soon.

Side note: I want to express huge positive thoughts and prayers to my Porsche brother George who is recovering from serious injuries.

[letsrollbabe]

Mark:

I really enjoyed meeting you in person at Treffen this year. You are one of the most enthusiastic perveyors of long hood hot rods, and I am sure it is contageous for others. Not many guys from the east coast get to enjoy the 'Band of Brothers' out here on the 'left coast', and your presence was definitely felt by others. Your priority on 'having fun' is well placed, as being fast is only a relative thing. Keep up the spirit....it infects everyone.

[Mark Morrissey]

Okay, no making fun of me. I know I look like a big, bald-headed smurf.
It was great to finally meet Mike Gagan who was driving that red super cool, one seater in the background. Holy schmidt, is he fast. He's also a great guy and hooked me up with some needed tools and advice.
Also met Dan Reese and his iconic R Gruppe car. And, you can see John Eiskamp's over-the-top incredible 912 which I got to drive. It really screams and is so perfectly balanced. What a pleasure.

[Mark Morrissey]

Mark:
I really enjoyed meeting you in person at Treffen this year. You are one of the most enthusiastic perveyors of long hood hot rods, and I am sure it is contageous for others. Not many guys from the east coast get to enjoy the 'Band of Brothers' out here on the 'left coast', and your presence was definitely felt by others. Your priority on 'having fun' is well placed, as being fast is only a relative thing. Keep up the spirit....it infects everyone.

Gib, thanks a lot. You have no idea how great it was to for me to meet and talk to you. That Kremer car of your's kind of made me think of Sofia Loren's cleavage from the movie "Boy on a Dolphin" ... I couldn't look away.
Your so right... It's great to hang out with those guys. Thanks for your kind words!

[Mark Morrissey]

I also want to extend a big thank you to Chuck Miller for his help and advise. Thanks Chuck! It was great to see you again.

[Gburner]

Mark fun to hang with you at the track.
All the Tarret parts on your car looked and worked great!
I like the way you place your car at SOW.
Mark at SOW!
http://youtu.be/JF010y4KPVM?t=7m25s

try the low line/green line in the bowl?
sow ccw bowl discussion fwiw.
http://www.trackhq.com/forums/f98/ccw-bowl-437/

you got a great car for doing any type of car adventure.

[blucille]

Marco showed me the green line (I think) and I thought it was great, thoroughly enjoyed the track, even if I was in the 'wrong' car.....tomorrow, I'll be in the 'right' one.

L

[Craig T]

Mark fun to hang with you at the track.
All the Tarret parts on your car looked and worked great!
I like the way you place your car at SOW.
Mark at SOW!
http://youtu.be/JF010y4KPVM?t=7m25s



try the low line/green line in the bowl?
sow ccw bowl discussion fwiw.
http://www.trackhq.com/forums/f98/ccw-bowl-437/

you got a great car for doing any type of car adventure.

The green line actually allows you to accelerate from the brake zone at the end of the straight up to the turn-in point at the top of the bowl, and allows you to brake hard in a straight line. You can set up a better car rotation and get on the gas earlier out of the corner.

The red line is just low maintenance throttle all the way around the bowl eating up time until you get to the rotation point. It also makes it tougher to balance the car to make a clean rotation.

I’ve run both lines in the same session with my RLC data acq and the green line cuts up to 0.3 second off the lap time.