The American Muscle Championship

[1989therat]

I'll take the plymouth 'cuda..I hope I'll have time to do this.

 

[Kolyana]

Awesome, great to have you onboard guys. I guess I need to pick out my own ride!

 

[Jetboy.]

I'm in!

I've just sent the details of my ride this season.
"Flem", is my Olive Green coloured SuperBee. All you folks will be seeing her on your rear bumper real soon ....

Nice pick! Not a popular choice, for sure... Have fun reading those foot-high letters on my tail.

 

[Teledriel]

Well I have my choice, just need to do some testing today when I get home.

 

[Jump_Ace]

Well, 69 is one of my favorite #'s.......hehehehe. So I'll take the Stingray and if we are switching cars I'll also take the 440 R/T.

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[RedWolfRacer]

In case anyone cares or needs it:

Dodge Charger 440 R/T
Racing Exhaust
NA Stage 1
Sports Chip
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Full-Custom Transmission
Racing Flywheel
Sports Clutch
Wash and oil.

I think that's it. And yes, the car is red.

 

[Jump_Ace]

In case anyone cares or needs it:

Dodge Charger 440 R/T
Racing Exhaust
NA Stage 1
Sports Chip
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Full-Custom Transmission
Racing Flywheel
Sports Clutch
Wash and oil.

I think that's it. And yes, the car is red.

Just double checking u are staying in budget right? But it looks like u know what ur doing Wolf, GL in this series. I maybe should wash my car too for the heck of it? LOL.

Here's my stats and I still have $500 leftover for when we get more $$$!!! WOOT!!

Yellow '69 Vette Stingray (C3):

HP Upgrades: $5,250 - 4,700 - 50 = $500 Left Over
NA Tune I
Oil Change

Non HP Upgrades $14,000 - 2,600 - 1,000 - 2,750 - 6,200 - 1,100 = $350 Left Over:
Twin Place Clutch
Racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
Sport Soft Tires (S3)
Weight Reduction I

For me it was a tossup going between this or the 440 R/T, but if we do switch cars (which I knida doubt) then I'll go for the 440 R/T. But I chose this solely because its a Vette and Bbinnell knows that story...lol. Good luck to everyone, I hope to compete again against kennythebomb as I haven't seen him around much . And I would like to make up a leaderboard for both the Nurb sections and the Drag Strip so I guess u can submit them to me if Kolyana doesn't mind. Get back to me on that one Nat.
Later.

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[Casio]

If anyone needs any help with anything, feel free to give me a buzz. I'd really like to get involved. Maybe I'll do a Weekly Wrap Up, or something.

Also Nat; how many people are confirmed to start? Are you going to be posting the names of people and their type of car? Or waiting a little while?

@Wolf: Wow, nice selection! I think that car will be a force in the first race. Anything with a full-custom transmission will have a big advantage in my opinion. My car is reaching V-Max well before the end of the long straight.

 

[Teledriel]

Guess won't be the only one with a Charger

 

[goixoye]

Here's my stats and I still have $500 leftover for when we get more $$$!!! WOOT!!

I think Koly pretty much decided to eliminate the mid-season cash influx. I just thought I'd mention that in case you wanted to change your mod list to spend all / more of your money.

 

[darkwind]

hmm... Trying to manage time for this series. Going to test, tonight or tommorow, the 'cuda and the 'vette my two favorite cars ever other than the Super Bee(which I still can't win in a nice color....)

 

[Physics]

If I can manage to squeeze in some time I'd love to compete in this. I'm going to try and use a silver '69 Camaro SS. I would of liked to use my burgundy Z/28 but that car is already modified out of the specifications.

About saving replays, will you have to send in the replay files to you after every deadline? I have a sharkport, but unfortunately I didn't bring it with me to college.

 

[Kolyana]

Physics, that's not required. If someone's run is particularly 'out of spec' and there's a call to verify it, then I'll ask for such, but otherwise we're going to run this one on the honor system

 

[Jump_Ace]

Got word from "THE BOSS LADY" to submit all your guys' times to her, but if I have made a mistake on the leaderboard dont be shy! And it looks like we won't be getting any more $ either. But it should be a kick to switch cars for the last 4 races....hhmmm.....do we HAVE to switch cars or is it just an option Kolyana?

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[Kolyana]

Purely an option.

 

[Jump_Ace]

Purely an option.

Great because I forgot that Tsukuba isn't until week 6....WHEW!

Yo Bbinnell!! U awake man? We start in 5 days!!!! U goin' with the 440 R/T?

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[Lewie]

Hey Koly, thanks for sending me a PM about this. You can definitely count me in. I haven't had time to do any testing, but I am going to choose the '69 Camaro SS (cause my uncle has one). If you need any other info let me know, I'm off to get some WRS running in!!!

 

[RedWolfRacer]

I ran my Charger with the set up listed in the New York Enduro (not the wisest of things to do but I wanted to have some fun with it). I did very well...if one were to ignore that, despite the lineups I witnessed in the replays, I got all English cars. Nothing against them, but there was this one TVR that kept spinning me out almost as if it were it's intention. The other TVR, a Speed Six, dominated the entire race, nearly lapping me on the final few laps! I managed to stay ahead (barely!) and came in second. No Super Bee with which to pretty my garage with, but a nice 100k prize that payed for the Charger and it's parts.

I also would like to thank all the folks leaving positive comments on my car! Maybe I should post some pics? lol It's under the cash limits set, as well, so don't worry! I also found some money for a set of stylish retro rims.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I did some heavy modification to the transmission. If anyone wants a looksie at what I did, feel free to PM me.

 

[Physics]

Hey Koly, thanks for sending me a PM about this. You can definitely count me in. I haven't had time to do any testing, but I am going to choose the '69 Camaro SS (cause my uncle has one). If you need any other info let me know, I'm off to get some WRS running in!!!

I'll be interested to see what times you can run with yours. I'm probably horrible compared to most people here, but I'm using the '69 SS as well.

 

[RedWolfRacer]

Test results for those who would like to see:

Deep Forest (normal)
All cars are tuned using the monetary limits. I don't have the actual parts used listed, but I do have times.

Chevy Corvette Stingray 350 etc.... '69 1'27.908
Chevy Corvette Coupe (C2) '63 1'30.102
Dodge Charger 440 R/T '70 1'26.647

Those are the only cars tested so far. I used the cuda and found it too slow for my liking along with the Chevelle. I don't think I'll be doing much more testing, but who knows?

 

[Kolyana]

Red, Jerome (jump') ran both Corvettes faster than your own testing, but he's good with how they handle. On the flipside, you did well with the 440 R/T (although he tested without a tranny and other non-hp parts).

I think a lot of this is going to be down to finding a car that suits your own individual style ... liek me and the corvettes do NOT get a long

 

[RedWolfRacer]

I gave all of 'em trannys and the upgrades I would've raced with otherwise. I assumed that each would be my final car if it were the best and drove each car to it's best. As soon as I touched the Charger, though, I fell in love with it. lol I will admit the 'vettes handle really smoothly and if you have any doubts about your throttle control, I'd say the vettes are really easy to drive and still capable of some very quick times to boot.

Note: all tests were without any driver's aids.

The Super Bird and Charger are both heavy cars and handle similarly, but when I ran tests in arcade mode with -10% weight and +20% HP, the Super Bird seemed to retain it's sluggish handling whereas the Charger's all but disappeared.

Both Camaro's handled moderately. They seemed to be inclined to spin their tires though it didn't feel like it was because of their power so much as their handling characteristics. I didn't like them much myself, but they seem like capable cars if tuned properly (which I hadn't the chance to do).

I didn't run the Cougar, the Super Bee, or the Mustang GT350. The Chevelle was like driving a brick. The Cuda seemed underpowered in Arcade mode but it feels like it's dying to show it's potential with the right tuning parts.

 

[Eric.]

I gave all of 'em trannys and the upgrades I would've raced with otherwise. I assumed that each would be my final car if it were the best and drove each car to it's best. As soon as I touched the Charger, though, I fell in love with it. lol I will admit the 'vettes handle really smoothly and if you have any doubts about your throttle control, I'd say the vettes are really easy to drive and still capable of some very quick times to boot.

Note: all tests were without any driver's aids.

The Super Bird and Charger are both heavy cars and handle similarly, but when I ran tests in arcade mode with -10% weight and +20% HP, the Super Bird seemed to retain it's sluggish handling whereas the Charger's all but disappeared.

Both Camaro's handled moderately. They seemed to be inclined to spin their tires though it didn't feel like it was because of their power so much as their handling characteristics. I didn't like them much myself, but they seem like capable cars if tuned properly (which I hadn't the chance to do).

I didn't run the Cougar, the Super Bee, or the Mustang GT350. The Chevelle was like driving a brick. The Cuda seemed underpowered in Arcade mode but it feels like it's dying to show it's potential with the right tuning parts.

I'm considering joining. Looks like I need to do some testing tonight. I was going to pick the Chevelle but after this I've changed my mind. I'd like to avoid the popular choices but still be competitive. I'll let you guys know what I find.

 

[RedWolfRacer]

I'm considering joining. Looks like I need to do some testing tonight. I was going to pick the Chevelle but after this I've changed my mind. I'd like to avoid the popular choices but still be competitive. I'll let you guys know what I find.

I don't mean to deter drivers. If that was your initial choice, feel free to try it out a bit but I'd be trying some of the other cars. If the Chevelle was NOT your initial choice, I'd have not bothered with this information.

 

[Eric.]

I don't mean to deter drivers. If that was your initial choice, feel free to try it out a bit but I'd be trying some of the other cars. If the Chevelle was NOT your initial choice, I'd have not bothered with this information.

Oh, I know. 👍 I'll give it a spin too. I may be able to do something with it. I had a feeling it wouldn't be as fast anyways compared to smaller Corvettes, Camaros, etc.

Nat, are you going to put a list on the front page for who is driving which car? Also what is the chance of having two cars? 💡

 

[Kolyana]

EBiggs, yes, come this race Sunday, I'll be making a thread listing all drivers + cars and opening up the New York race week (I will *NOT* be posting setups, of course).

As for the car situation, 1 car is all you get, Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut half way through the season you'll be able to switch if you want to, so you can have the 2 cars ... you only get 1 of them for 4 weeks and then the other for the last 4

 

[Casio]

Test results for those who would like to see:

Deep Forest (normal)
All cars are tuned using the monetary limits. I don't have the actual parts used listed, but I do have times.

Chevy Corvette Stingray 350 etc.... '69 1'27.908
Chevy Corvette Coupe (C2) '63 1'30.102
Dodge Charger 440 R/T '70 1'26.647

Those are the only cars tested so far. I used the cuda and found it too slow for my liking along with the Chevelle. I don't think I'll be doing much more testing, but who knows?

I just ran some laps on this track, to see where I stand. It suited my car alot. I won't give away my final time yet.

T1: 27.8
T2: 1'00.2 (Argh! So close!)

If only my car wasn't puke coloured.....

EDIT: Just took a hot lap of the 'Ring, just sqeezed under 8 Minutes, but I went off at least 4 times.

 

[Lewie]

Koly, I am stoked for this to start. I am going to get some testing in tonight w/ my SS, and then I will PM you my setup and costs!!!

 

[Kolyana]

Awesome ... the pre-season warm up is building pace nicely ... I can't wait!

Heck, I *Still* need to pick my car!

 

[RedWolfRacer]

I think I forgot to mention the Deep Forest times I listed were for 2 lap runs, taking the fastest run of each. It was usually the second lap for all cars (duh!). I did this to reduce the amount of time I could "warm up" to a car and so I could have a good idea of how well I ran without prior practice with the car in question. The Charger happened to work quite nicely for me.

I think I got plenty of practice for the NY race seeing as I just did the enduro race. Too bad I didn't win. DAMN YOU TVRs! lol