Science Abuse Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Reading that inspired me. Have a look at what a humble air cooled engine can do ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT6bJeheAN0&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LejGxKsnvIc&mode=related&search= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 yea, i chuckeld to that one myself... nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 This coming from road course experts of course......I was also expecting that car with a setup like that to make a hell of a lot more power than they said it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 too much power never!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 That was really interesting. Incredible cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I just watched "Le Mans" tonight on HDNET Movie Classics in HD. Good movies never have the first dialog until 45 min into the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I just watched "Le Mans" tonight on HDNET Movie Classics in HD. Good movies never have the first dialog until 45 min into the movie. I have ALWAYS wanted to see that movie!!! Gulf colours for the win!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I own it on DVD also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I still havn't seen that movie dammit...one of the few I don't own yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 "When you can come out of a corner and lay black streaks until you need to brake for the next corner, then you have enough power" - Mark Donohue Great find!! The 917-30 was INSANE, and likely the only car that Donohue drove that met his criteria for enough power I highly recommend picking up and reading "The Unfair Advantage" if you have not already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coty061885 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love reading/watching about these old cars. Le Mans is certainly one of my favorite movies. If you wanna read more about cars related to this, check out the new Car and Driver. There's an awesome article about the Ford vs. Ferrari saga of the late '60s. Plus they have a couple reviews of a Ford Mk IV and Ferrari 330 P3/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 the LeMans battles were very cool, but for me Can-Am was the coolest series ever. You had monster cars running insane power (about 1100-1200 for the 917-30) and huge tires. Most importantly, the rules were wide enough that very few people had similar cars, which made the series so interesting. I really like how everybody took different paths to performance and seeing how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I really like how everybody took different paths to performance and seeing how it turned out. Chapparal, lol. Those cars were sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Chapparal, lol. Those cars were sweet. yep, and those cars really revolutionized race car aero. Completely changed peoples thinking about how to make cars stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Indeed, but I don't see many cars running about with two extra snowmobile engines stuck on them. There is such thing as sticking too good. Alot of teams tried odd things, Gas Turbine power and 4-engined cars never took off, either. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I wish I had been alive to watch those cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 You can still see them at vintage races, people own them here in the states. Check out the Brian Redman Challenge at Road America, I went a few years ago and saw a 917 going around the track. It was a ton of fun. Oh and you see a ton of Can-Am cars also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coty061885 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 What are the odds you can see cars like this at the Vintage races at Mid Ohio? My guess is not very good, but I'd be going for sure if these cars would be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 it's not very likely to see a real Can-Am car at SCCA vintage races, especially ones in the midwest, but I wouldn't completely rule it out. Plus, there's just some really cool stuff up there. Last I checked, there was still a guy who drives one of the original Penske camaros in the series...$$$$ I definately wish I would have been around to watch these cars race too, especially since they had a regular date a Mid-Ohio, which is where my dad watched them. I just get to read about them in books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 What are the odds you can see cars like this at the Vintage races at Mid Ohio? My guess is not very good, but I'd be going for sure if these cars would be there. I've seen Can Am cars at M-O over the years. Not the Porsche big-dogs, but Can Am'ers none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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