Jeff,
I am not/have not concerned myself about meeting class requirements. This has both freed me to do things that might otherwise be restricted, but at the same time it has limited me in my future options.
This has not been a problem because I have driven exclusively with Car Guys Inc. This is non-competition driving -- which in some cases is faster because the faster car is to have right of way.
Only three restrictions that I can think of off the top of my head; 1) driver and passenger side windows must be down when driven; 2) noise restriction based upon track; and, 3) any safety gear installed for the driver must also be installed for the passenger (instructor). You can drive with stock seats, but if you install a racing seat and harness for the driver, you must install on both sides.
MAGCQUE Project Vehicle - The Life Story
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Chapter 4 The Descent – and Rebirth of Man; 1996
So in my mid-50s I lost my edge and now I’m out shopping for my grandfathers car. At the Infiniti dealership they have a 1996 black Qt. Ok, I said I was over the hill, not dead. The Q had power and prestige. Not that kids car, the J.
The car had been driven by Coleman himself, the owner of many dealerships in our area. It had 7,000 plus miles on it, which meant a nice discount.
Wait. I mentioned my son David. He was the one who found the Infiniti dealership, but I forgot to tell you that he was a terrible driver. And then there’s Chris, who rolled his Saturn when the steering went out (read oversteer). There’s April and Tina too. Oh my, too many teenagers and too many accidents.
I remember the first time I drove cross country with my driving age kids thinking I could sit back and relax. We weren’t even out of the state and I was asking, “David, why are you staying in the left lane?” My shock, my horror to hear him say, “The instructor told us to stay in the left lane because it’s safer.” Great, one more idiot driver sitting in the left lane.
So when I heard about Car Guys Inc I jumped at the chance to improve the driving skills of my kids. The general premise is to teach defensive driving. Car Guys has a skid car and provides one day training courses in Northern Virginia using a college parking lot. The students, young and old, use their own cars and get skid car time. One by one enrolled my kids in the course, then I took it myself.
The instructors of the Decisive Driving class all drove with Car Guys track events. Basically, Car Guys rents a track for a two or three day event. Drivers are placed in one of four skill groups and are matched with instructors. Then they go out in what is usually a 30 minute session and drive the hell out of their cars.
When I took the Decisive Driving class I started out with a seasoned instructor, Dave. One of the first things that Dave said, “You’re the only one out here with a performance vehicle, do you want to see what it can do?” Me, I say, “Hell yes! I mean, you say what, performance what?” I had never thought of the Q as a performance vehicle. What had I said about being over the hill? (to be continued . . .)
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Finally, a picture with a piece of the cage showing.
Chapter 4 The Descent – and Rebirth of Man; 1996
So in my mid-50s I lost my edge and now I’m out shopping for my grandfathers car. At the Infiniti dealership they have a 1996 black Qt. Ok, I said I was over the hill, not dead. The Q had power and prestige. Not that kids car, the J.
The car had been driven by Coleman himself, the owner of many dealerships in our area. It had 7,000 plus miles on it, which meant a nice discount.
Wait. I mentioned my son David. He was the one who found the Infiniti dealership, but I forgot to tell you that he was a terrible driver. And then there’s Chris, who rolled his Saturn when the steering went out (read oversteer). There’s April and Tina too. Oh my, too many teenagers and too many accidents.
I remember the first time I drove cross country with my driving age kids thinking I could sit back and relax. We weren’t even out of the state and I was asking, “David, why are you staying in the left lane?” My shock, my horror to hear him say, “The instructor told us to stay in the left lane because it’s safer.” Great, one more idiot driver sitting in the left lane.
So when I heard about Car Guys Inc I jumped at the chance to improve the driving skills of my kids. The general premise is to teach defensive driving. Car Guys has a skid car and provides one day training courses in Northern Virginia using a college parking lot. The students, young and old, use their own cars and get skid car time. One by one enrolled my kids in the course, then I took it myself.
The instructors of the Decisive Driving class all drove with Car Guys track events. Basically, Car Guys rents a track for a two or three day event. Drivers are placed in one of four skill groups and are matched with instructors. Then they go out in what is usually a 30 minute session and drive the hell out of their cars.
When I took the Decisive Driving class I started out with a seasoned instructor, Dave. One of the first things that Dave said, “You’re the only one out here with a performance vehicle, do you want to see what it can do?” Me, I say, “Hell yes! I mean, you say what, performance what?” I had never thought of the Q as a performance vehicle. What had I said about being over the hill? (to be continued . . .)
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Finally, a picture with a piece of the cage showing.
Hum . . . AZ, let me look at the pros: Added tax deduction and a new pit crew member. Cons: Wastes a lot of time on the computer. Sure I'll adopt you, as long as that tax thing works out! 
As we get into the interior shot, please forgive the mess. I had son Chris take these pictures. He did a great job. The vehicle is full of car parts that were taken off when we (Tony) removed the engine and transmission.
As we get into the interior shot, please forgive the mess. I had son Chris take these pictures. He did a great job. The vehicle is full of car parts that were taken off when we (Tony) removed the engine and transmission.
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Jeff,
The vehicle weighed in at 3800 pounds the last I checked. I believe that's a 400 pound drop from stock. Removing my beloved heated chairs helped the most. Replacing glass windows and removing unneeded wiring will drop it some more.
The only pictures I have access to right now are those in my screen saver and those that my son took last week. If I make it back to the states I'll see what I can round up.
Pictured is driver-side door area.
The vehicle weighed in at 3800 pounds the last I checked. I believe that's a 400 pound drop from stock. Removing my beloved heated chairs helped the most. Replacing glass windows and removing unneeded wiring will drop it some more.
The only pictures I have access to right now are those in my screen saver and those that my son took last week. If I make it back to the states I'll see what I can round up.
Pictured is driver-side door area.
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Jeff,
What I meant was IF I get back in the next few weeks. Yes, I will be back sometime for sure. I may be heading to San Francisco in a few weeks and will try to stop in DC. to get pictures -- and to see my wife, kids, grandkids Hitman (my newest adopted son:D ) and the car.
I have removed most of the soundproofing. I manually removed the tar from the back seat area. Still have some under the front seats, but will work on that too.
All of the sunroof hardware is gone. Too much so because he removed the tracks and now it leaks.
Definitely more to go!:ylsuper
The picture is passenger side cage under the dash.
What I meant was IF I get back in the next few weeks. Yes, I will be back sometime for sure. I may be heading to San Francisco in a few weeks and will try to stop in DC. to get pictures -- and to see my wife, kids, grandkids Hitman (my newest adopted son:D ) and the car.
I have removed most of the soundproofing. I manually removed the tar from the back seat area. Still have some under the front seats, but will work on that too.
All of the sunroof hardware is gone. Too much so because he removed the tracks and now it leaks.
Definitely more to go!:ylsuper
The picture is passenger side cage under the dash.
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wing wing wingChapter 5 Hauling *** or Time for the Grave; 1997
If you remember in Chapter 4 I was honing my driving skills in a Car Guy Inc Decisive Driving class [http://www.decisivedriving.com/]. I had agreed to “see what the Q could do” and I had a hell of a lot of fun. At the end of the day I was asked why I didn’t come out to the track [http://carguys.com/] and try it out.
You say, “track”. Like hauling *** legally. Gee how do you turn down an invitation like that? My first event was scheduled for the three day weekend event over the Fourth of July, 1997. The week before the event I called the Car Guy office. “Gee, I’m sorry, but I’m really busy. I haven’t got the helmet yet. You know I really should cancel. Auh, what do you think? But my car is just a street vehicle. – and like I’ve chicken **** and ready for the grave. WHAT IN THE HELL WAS I THINKING WHEN I SAID, “YES”????”
I forget her name but there was a dear women there (at that time the office was in western Virginia) who talked calmly and said it was ok, that most have doubts. “Take a deep breath – like breath into a paper bag or something. Take your Prozac. Do ten jumping jacks - AND GET HOLD OF YOURSELF. What are you a man, or a chicken ****?” :ylsuper (to be continued . . .)
If you remember in Chapter 4 I was honing my driving skills in a Car Guy Inc Decisive Driving class [http://www.decisivedriving.com/]. I had agreed to “see what the Q could do” and I had a hell of a lot of fun. At the end of the day I was asked why I didn’t come out to the track [http://carguys.com/] and try it out.
You say, “track”. Like hauling *** legally. Gee how do you turn down an invitation like that? My first event was scheduled for the three day weekend event over the Fourth of July, 1997. The week before the event I called the Car Guy office. “Gee, I’m sorry, but I’m really busy. I haven’t got the helmet yet. You know I really should cancel. Auh, what do you think? But my car is just a street vehicle. – and like I’ve chicken **** and ready for the grave. WHAT IN THE HELL WAS I THINKING WHEN I SAID, “YES”????”
I forget her name but there was a dear women there (at that time the office was in western Virginia) who talked calmly and said it was ok, that most have doubts. “Take a deep breath – like breath into a paper bag or something. Take your Prozac. Do ten jumping jacks - AND GET HOLD OF YOURSELF. What are you a man, or a chicken ****?” :ylsuper (to be continued . . .)
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dgoodno wrote:Q451990,
Where would it be and what does it look like. It may still be hanging off one of those dangling wires?
Actually I think I can see just the very bottom of it in the picture you posted of the radio mount. The controller is the box with the digital display that allows you to adjust the heat and air conditioning... I don't know if you're running heat in the car or not... seems like you said the A/C compressor was already removed?
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[quote=" Q451990 ... I don't know if you're running heat in the car or not... seems like you said the A/C compressor was already removed?Heath [/quote]
The last track event of the year is in mid-November at Summit Point, West Virginia; and the first event of the year is there in February. Yes, heat is good, very good. Hey, I gave up my heated seats -- and air conditioning!:icesangel
Picture: One good looking striped steering wheel. :ylsuper
The last track event of the year is in mid-November at Summit Point, West Virginia; and the first event of the year is there in February. Yes, heat is good, very good. Hey, I gave up my heated seats -- and air conditioning!:icesangel
Picture: One good looking striped steering wheel. :ylsuper
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:icesangel Yes, there is at least that much wiring, and much of it is for the (former) air bags. I simply must find a way to get rid of it without doing something to screw up everything that should work. :icesangel Ok, sad song, but it's busy over here. Today I had Mrs. Rumsfeld and 15 other members of the U.S. Women's Delegation drop in with giving a half hour notice. Glad to accommodate them, but it sure plays hell with a well planned day.
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