JonnyMiata
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The Speed was an absolute hit at the Acura High Performance Driving Class yesterday at Mid-Ohio. The color was commented on a lot. The instructors could not believe this car was stock. I was able to post very fast times against all the RSX-S's.
The instructors were all past racing drivers. They commented that the Speed was set up better than the RSX's for the road course. I was able to hang with my instructor who was an ex-F1 driver from Ireland, Tommy Byrne. I was in the fast group and passed the other groups on the track twice. My tires took a beating as well as my brake pads but the car made it through one of the toughest tests it will ever have. I was very pleased with the performance of this car. It is a real performer.
As for the bushings. I swapped out the Energy Suspension for the stock busings. It turns out the ES bushings were not greased. I may try them again because the performance was noticeable.
I will try to get some pics up as soon as I download them to my PC. I have to stop grinning now.....my cheeks hurt
The instructors were all past racing drivers. They commented that the Speed was set up better than the RSX's for the road course. I was able to hang with my instructor who was an ex-F1 driver from Ireland, Tommy Byrne. I was in the fast group and passed the other groups on the track twice. My tires took a beating as well as my brake pads but the car made it through one of the toughest tests it will ever have. I was very pleased with the performance of this car. It is a real performer.
As for the bushings. I swapped out the Energy Suspension for the stock busings. It turns out the ES bushings were not greased. I may try them again because the performance was noticeable.
I will try to get some pics up as soon as I download them to my PC. I have to stop grinning now.....my cheeks hurt
