I just got done racing Blackwood RallyX on a demo server. Loads of fun. Especially since my roomate does not have an S2 license.

Since I got my license, I have lost my ability to drive the XFG on pavement.

http://www.delvalbmwcca.org/multimedia.html

These are from my local BMW club's website. There are some good moments here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxSX_2ujEtc
The YouTube video is from my favorite track to drive. Top notch facility. This vid is not of my car, but I wish it was.

Mike

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It seems to me that H-shifters are found as expensive add-ons, or as a part of high dollar rigs. You could always wake your own.

A quick search turned up this: http://www.frex.com/gp/shifter/index.htm

If I were to make one, it would be a good bit simpler. The one in the link actually emulated the function of the shift rod as it would raise and lower the forks inside the gearbox. As much as I like the realism, it would be to expensive for me.

Mine would be a set of six switches, one at the backs of each gate. A pair of ball detents to simulate the meshing of synchros. A pair of extension springs to center the handle.

Feel free to steal my idea. :icon23:

I used to be pretty heavy into touring cars. Raced asphalt in the summers and carpet during the cold months.

My first was a TC3 racer which I upgraded quite a bit to lose weight and stiffen the chassis.

Later I moved up to the Factory team and transferred whatever mods that made sense. That car felt much more substantial than the previous, but because of the mileage on the old Racer model, it felt like it rolled smoother. My track always ran stock motors, but I would keep a 13 turn in my backup car so that I could have fun in practice sessions.

I abandoned the hobby when I wan old enough to take my real car to the track.

Quote from Marty502 :

*wants pictures*

Quick stats:
1993 Ford Taurus SHO
3.2L DOHC V6
220HP 215LBFT stock (Engine should be making 260-270hp at this point)
Weighed 3400 pounds with the original automatic transaxle and full interior. Should be closer to 2900 by now.

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Betcha didn't expect to see a four door in those shots, did you? BTW, there will be a roll bar in the car by next summer.

Thanks for the interest,
Mike

I guess I could make this my first post on the forum.

I do a few track events each summer. Looking forward to running Watkins Glen next summer, as well as Virginia International, and Summit Point.

I might be the only person here whose race car is also their daily driver. Fully stripped, yet still street legal.

Mike