David has entered his Nsx into the Sport Compact Car challenge. The readers get to vote for which 10 cars enter the challenge, last year a stock 360 won the event. I think David's car has an excellent chance of beating all the highly modified Supras, but he needs to get into the challenge first. I've already voted and I hope everyone here will do the same.
Go buy Sport Compact Car and vote for David!
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I'm sure he'll correct me if I got this wrong.
He actually made it into the challenge last year, but had to withdraw because of some kind of engine problem (waiting on parts I think?)
I thought the contest last year was rather disappointing. Like, a few of the cars were like, "Well, so-and-so withdrew, so we called up this guy we know at that last minute and got him to put his car back together in a hurry so we'd have a full 10 cars."
-Mike
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He actually made it into the challenge last year, but had to withdraw because of some kind of engine problem (waiting on parts I think?)
I thought the contest last year was rather disappointing. Like, a few of the cars were like, "Well, so-and-so withdrew, so we called up this guy we know at that last minute and got him to put his car back together in a hurry so we'd have a full 10 cars."
-Mike
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Last year I burned a valve about two weeks out from the contest. Really sucked because I think I could have beaten every car there.
This year, the line up is really, really tough. A LOT of impressive cars.
This year, the line up is really, really tough. A LOT of impressive cars.
David,
is it not possible to see the cars somehow? Any website?
is it not possible to see the cars somehow? Any website?
There is a picture of each car with its ballot number in SCC. Several look pretty mean.
Remember, they also judge things like:
1. Emissions
2. Gas Mileage
3. Best engineering
4. Cleanest engine compartment
5. "Grandma" test (ease of getting in/out, smoothness of gear changes, passenger comfort, etc...)
6. Plus a lot of "suprise" tests the editors throw out
The contest is not just a race for street cars. The reason the Ferrari won last year was because it did well on all areas of the challenge.
That being said, I am also voting for David to get into the contest!
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Is David's car the silver turbo NSX? That car looks like it is incredibly potent!
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Steve Theodore
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Click here to visit the Supra TT hardtop registry
Ok, I'll check the foreign magazine shop... but I imagine it is not exported!
Can someone scan the photos and post them here?
I believe there are over 90 entries/photos.
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There are 92 (David's 91 is #18)... a few we might NOT want to go head-to-head with include:
#14 - 01 Viper ACR (Paul Mumford of OTC and NSX-Files fame) -- fast car with a great driver
#73 - 00 MR2 Spyder (James Chen) -- this was SCC cover last summer; fast car with great handling
#86 - SRX-7 -- 450 hp RX7 motor pushing a 1600lb open-wheel car (looks like it has a pushrod front suspension)
David's car looks pretty good, and has a good blend of balance. With the right driver, it could be a serious contender.
Do they allow the ballot to be electronically reproduced, or do you need to buy a magazine (1 copy = 1 vote) ??
No electronically reproduced or submitted ballots will count. You must use snail mail to submit your ballot. (Per the magazine)
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I purchased the magazine and voted for David some time ago.....anybody know what ever happened?
Check that issue out if you get a chance, it's an interesting batch of contenders.
Mani did great as always, but did not come out on top. The Skyline from Motorex had some last minute issues and was replaced by another Skyline. The guy with the Ferrari 360 from last year was back with a heavily modded MR2.
The competition also included a monster of a Viper... nuf said
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Mani did great as always, but did not come out on top. The Skyline from Motorex had some last minute issues and was replaced by another Skyline. The guy with the Ferrari 360 from last year was back with a heavily modded MR2.
The competition also included a monster of a Viper... nuf said
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What issue did the article appear in? I'd be curious to check it out if I can get my hands on it.
Part one is in the Feb 03 issue (on stands now) and Part two is coming next issue.
Mani already gave a full spoiler report on the supraforums and posted some videos if anyone is interested.
Mani already gave a full spoiler report on the supraforums and posted some videos if anyone is interested.
My February issue said February 2002 on the spine, which I thought was pretty weird.
-Mike
-Mike
Spooky-
Do you have a link? Was it a breakdown of this years challenge or last years?
Do you have a link? Was it a breakdown of this years challenge or last years?
I made it in (again) and missed the show (again). I had trouble with my last round of upgrades and could not get the motor back together in time. Waited over two months for a set of main bearings. I guess they make them using the same process used for samurai swords or something. : (
One of the editors at SCC is a friend of mine and he has been giving me copious shit ever since then.
This is all for this years USCC 2 which took place in Nov.
Here is a link to the thread that references the video Mani made:
http://www.supraforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88152
And here is the thread that Mani started back when he got accepted which was kept updated until the end (with full results):
http://www.supraforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71139
Here is a link to the thread that references the video Mani made:
http://www.supraforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88152
And here is the thread that Mani started back when he got accepted which was kept updated until the end (with full results):
http://www.supraforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71139
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