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I originally posted this at another venue on Mar 25 2005. That one has VERY Limited viewership however so I thought I'd post it again here at my Favorite Forum.
As most of you have probably already discovered...the "One Make" races are pretty "Pathetic." I mean buy a Vitz & win a Vitz? Come On!!! Sure there are a couple of exceptions but most are not too exciting, Race OR Prize wise.
Earlier today I stumbled onto a thread discussing an old Corvette Race Car so set about winning it. Tried the '54 Vette I won somewhere stock but PD actually got this one right..."Weak" 6-cylinder AND TWO Speed Powerglide!!! Quickly figured that for what it would cost to "Hop It Up" I'd just buy a Z06 in MY Choice of color! (And what good would a Full Race 2 Speed be anyway?
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Totally stock the Z06 was more than enough for the other Vettes & in short order the Racer was mine. Drove it (the Racer) a bit & immediately thought; "PD Finally got the V8 exhaust sound Close!" Still can't figure out how they blew the sound of the '69 Camaro
ought to sound pretty much like this ride...NO? Anyway the car is a real "Gas" to drive even though it comes with a pre-installed 5-Speed. Apparently PD doesn't realize that 4-speeds were the "Hot Ticket" back in '63! Brakes are "HORRIBLE" & can NOT be upgraded but that's a minor deal. 639 HP seems a bit much for a small block, I think about 400 would have been more realistic but the 8 grand Red Line is nice. (Can't wait for a new MK's so I can take a little HP "Out" of it!)
Tweaked the suspension just a little, noticed the Final Drive was 3.700 (Right where it belongs!) so only adjusted the trans' Auto Set. Now I'm thinkin' "Where am I gonna use this thing?"
When I researched the Enduros I noted the AI @ New York consisted of "Luxury Hot Rods" so peeked in again to make sure. Yep, Zondas, TVRs, Aston Martins & AMG Mercedes everywhere. The only "Fly in the Ointment" was the requirement that Sport Tyres be fitted. I bought all three sets, ran a couple of test laps & entered. Figured since the race is in the USA I'd show these "Foreigners" what some fine old " American Iron" was like!
Yeh, a 42 year old Ride with a 59 year old Driver! Turned out to be not quite as close as I'd have liked (Besting the lead TVR by 3+Laps) but overall I'd have to say it was 76 Laps of total enjoyment! 👍 The Sport Tyres negated the Vette's previously steady handling to the point she was a "Handful" most of the time. 
But a "Blast" none the less.
All I can say is, "Try it...you'll like it!"
For the low cost of a Z06 you can have a lot of fun & then sell the '63 for 106,000 credits if you wish! 👍 ...O.G. 
👍 EUREKA...I HAVE FOUND IT!!! 👍
As most of you have probably already discovered...the "One Make" races are pretty "Pathetic." I mean buy a Vitz & win a Vitz? Come On!!! Sure there are a couple of exceptions but most are not too exciting, Race OR Prize wise.
Earlier today I stumbled onto a thread discussing an old Corvette Race Car so set about winning it. Tried the '54 Vette I won somewhere stock but PD actually got this one right..."Weak" 6-cylinder AND TWO Speed Powerglide!!! Quickly figured that for what it would cost to "Hop It Up" I'd just buy a Z06 in MY Choice of color! (And what good would a Full Race 2 Speed be anyway?
)Totally stock the Z06 was more than enough for the other Vettes & in short order the Racer was mine. Drove it (the Racer) a bit & immediately thought; "PD Finally got the V8 exhaust sound Close!" Still can't figure out how they blew the sound of the '69 Camaro
ought to sound pretty much like this ride...NO? Anyway the car is a real "Gas" to drive even though it comes with a pre-installed 5-Speed. Apparently PD doesn't realize that 4-speeds were the "Hot Ticket" back in '63! Brakes are "HORRIBLE" & can NOT be upgraded but that's a minor deal. 639 HP seems a bit much for a small block, I think about 400 would have been more realistic but the 8 grand Red Line is nice. (Can't wait for a new MK's so I can take a little HP "Out" of it!)Tweaked the suspension just a little, noticed the Final Drive was 3.700 (Right where it belongs!) so only adjusted the trans' Auto Set. Now I'm thinkin' "Where am I gonna use this thing?"
When I researched the Enduros I noted the AI @ New York consisted of "Luxury Hot Rods" so peeked in again to make sure. Yep, Zondas, TVRs, Aston Martins & AMG Mercedes everywhere. The only "Fly in the Ointment" was the requirement that Sport Tyres be fitted. I bought all three sets, ran a couple of test laps & entered. Figured since the race is in the USA I'd show these "Foreigners" what some fine old " American Iron" was like!
Yeh, a 42 year old Ride with a 59 year old Driver! Turned out to be not quite as close as I'd have liked (Besting the lead TVR by 3+Laps) but overall I'd have to say it was 76 Laps of total enjoyment! 👍 The Sport Tyres negated the Vette's previously steady handling to the point she was a "Handful" most of the time. But a "Blast" none the less.All I can say is, "Try it...you'll like it!"
For the low cost of a Z06 you can have a lot of fun & then sell the '63 for 106,000 credits if you wish! 👍 ...O.G. 
i rarely bother with the tweaking side of GT4 (mmmm well any variant of GT)
