https://forum.mmsports.org/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:24:31 +0000 MyBB https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12217 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:00:42 +0000 ViPER1313]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12217 https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12213 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:47:52 +0000 Mike]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12213 https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12208 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:23:33 +0000 G.Irish]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12208
I'll start with my desired GT4 build, although at this point I may have to take what I can get used.





Shark Blue GT4
https://cc.porsche.com/icc/ccCall.do?use...e=PNPZE4D1



6-Speed Manual
Sport Chrono
Black Wheels
LED lights with PDLS
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Steering Wheel with Red 12 O'Clock Marker
Adaptive Sport Seats
Heated Seats
Smoking Package
Carbon fiber trim
Car Play
Nav w/Porsche Connect

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I'll start with my desired GT4 build, although at this point I may have to take what I can get used.





Shark Blue GT4
https://cc.porsche.com/icc/ccCall.do?use...e=PNPZE4D1



6-Speed Manual
Sport Chrono
Black Wheels
LED lights with PDLS
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Steering Wheel with Red 12 O'Clock Marker
Adaptive Sport Seats
Heated Seats
Smoking Package
Carbon fiber trim
Car Play
Nav w/Porsche Connect

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2 decades later and so many people have kept MM strong, built great friendships, and gone on great adventures.

Normally we might have been gearing up for a MM car show or some sort of party at this time of year, but of course, da' Rona. I'm hoping we can have some sort of track day reunion or party of some kind later this year when things are more normal. Covid has been a huge, once in a century upheaval, but at the same time it's a reminder that things are changing rapidly. Twilight is fast approaching for ICE performance cars so we may not be able to enjoy this hobby in the same way in the years to come. And bigger than that, you never know how much time you have left with all the friends you've made along the way. I hope we can find a few ways to celebrate MM's 20th birthday this year and celebrate all of the great friendships and experience this club has brought us.


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2 decades later and so many people have kept MM strong, built great friendships, and gone on great adventures.

Normally we might have been gearing up for a MM car show or some sort of party at this time of year, but of course, da' Rona. I'm hoping we can have some sort of track day reunion or party of some kind later this year when things are more normal. Covid has been a huge, once in a century upheaval, but at the same time it's a reminder that things are changing rapidly. Twilight is fast approaching for ICE performance cars so we may not be able to enjoy this hobby in the same way in the years to come. And bigger than that, you never know how much time you have left with all the friends you've made along the way. I hope we can find a few ways to celebrate MM's 20th birthday this year and celebrate all of the great friendships and experience this club has brought us.


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The 992 GT3 dropped this morning with a bit more info and the configurator is up in some of the overseas markets.  Already knew that it was the only 911 to get double wishbones in the front, but today they revealed that they ran a 6:59 Ring time with it.  It seems like just yesterday only the first street legal street cars we're going under 7 minutes, and now the *regular* GT3 can do it.  I'm on the wait list for it but truth be told my name probably wouldn't come up until sometime next year or later.



https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2021/pro...23624.html

UK Configurator: https://cc.porsche.com/icc/ccCall.do?rt=...t%2fall%2f]]>
The 992 GT3 dropped this morning with a bit more info and the configurator is up in some of the overseas markets.  Already knew that it was the only 911 to get double wishbones in the front, but today they revealed that they ran a 6:59 Ring time with it.  It seems like just yesterday only the first street legal street cars we're going under 7 minutes, and now the *regular* GT3 can do it.  I'm on the wait list for it but truth be told my name probably wouldn't come up until sometime next year or later.



https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2021/pro...23624.html

UK Configurator: https://cc.porsche.com/icc/ccCall.do?rt=...t%2fall%2f]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12189 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:50:05 +0000 G.Irish]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12189
Lap times:

2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 | 3:09.0

2020 Cadillac CT4-V | 3:06.2

2020 Ford Mustang 2.3L High Performance | 3:04.4

2020 Cadillac CT5-V | 3:04.1

2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP | 3:03.8

2019 Subaru STI S209 | 3:03.4

2020 BMW M340i | 3:03.2

2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 | 2:59.3

2021 Jaguar F-Type R | 2:59.5

2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 | 2:58.2

2020 BMW M8 Competition | 2:55.5

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2:55.2

2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 | 2:50.3

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 | 2:49.0

2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo | 2:45.0

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 | 2:44.6

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S | 2:42.5

2021 McLaren 765LT | 2:38.4

Historical times:

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a2...ical-data/

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Lap times:

2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 | 3:09.0

2020 Cadillac CT4-V | 3:06.2

2020 Ford Mustang 2.3L High Performance | 3:04.4

2020 Cadillac CT5-V | 3:04.1

2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP | 3:03.8

2019 Subaru STI S209 | 3:03.4

2020 BMW M340i | 3:03.2

2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 | 2:59.3

2021 Jaguar F-Type R | 2:59.5

2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 | 2:58.2

2020 BMW M8 Competition | 2:55.5

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2:55.2

2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 | 2:50.3

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 | 2:49.0

2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo | 2:45.0

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 | 2:44.6

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S | 2:42.5

2021 McLaren 765LT | 2:38.4

Historical times:

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a2...ical-data/

Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12186 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:05:21 +0000 BLINGMW]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12186 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e785YnDmq0
Makes sense that without apex seals, this should be better in emissions and longevity

Stuff probably only I would want:
1) A D-bike with the 3-5hp one
2) An i3 with the 200lb 650cc replaced with the 40lb 40hp version of this]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e785YnDmq0
Makes sense that without apex seals, this should be better in emissions and longevity

Stuff probably only I would want:
1) A D-bike with the 3-5hp one
2) An i3 with the 200lb 650cc replaced with the 40lb 40hp version of this]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12184 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:46:15 +0000 little baby jesus]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12184
Sell or DIY fix? Would anyone be able to help with this/have any idea how to drop the transmission? Could provide food/lodging/beer.]]>
Sell or DIY fix? Would anyone be able to help with this/have any idea how to drop the transmission? Could provide food/lodging/beer.]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12181 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:56:43 +0000 Evan]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12181

So over the years my Titan has collected its share of dings and dents.
I was in midst of buying parts to make it more presentable when it got backed into by a high schooler while parked,  which pushed it over my personal "beat to shit" threshold limit. Im moving out of the area in 3 weeks and dont have time to get it fixed,  so Im thinking of selling it as-is.   Which sucks because I love having a beater truck.

Since I know some of you keep an eye on the truck market (though probably not the beat-ass truck market),  Im looking for opinions on what it may bring on the market.

2006 Nissan Titan SE  (mid model) 2wd
Tow Package,  bed rails and spray in bed liner (that has a few bubbles)
Miles 44,000.  Engine and trans are very strong.  Trans flush a few thousand miles ago.
Plenty of tread on tires,   plenty of meat on the brakes, and a fresh alignment this week.
Mechanically in good shape except for a bad brake fluid sensor that happens on all these trucks but I didnt fix because I have eyes.  $170 part if you cant handle the light in the dash
The batteries in the tire pressure sensors ran out so that light is on.   I didnt fix because I can read a tire pressure gauge.




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So over the years my Titan has collected its share of dings and dents.
I was in midst of buying parts to make it more presentable when it got backed into by a high schooler while parked,  which pushed it over my personal "beat to shit" threshold limit. Im moving out of the area in 3 weeks and dont have time to get it fixed,  so Im thinking of selling it as-is.   Which sucks because I love having a beater truck.

Since I know some of you keep an eye on the truck market (though probably not the beat-ass truck market),  Im looking for opinions on what it may bring on the market.

2006 Nissan Titan SE  (mid model) 2wd
Tow Package,  bed rails and spray in bed liner (that has a few bubbles)
Miles 44,000.  Engine and trans are very strong.  Trans flush a few thousand miles ago.
Plenty of tread on tires,   plenty of meat on the brakes, and a fresh alignment this week.
Mechanically in good shape except for a bad brake fluid sensor that happens on all these trucks but I didnt fix because I have eyes.  $170 part if you cant handle the light in the dash
The batteries in the tire pressure sensors ran out so that light is on.   I didnt fix because I can read a tire pressure gauge.




]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12175 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:59:53 +0000 Senor_Taylor]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12175
You can fill out the Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ...sp=sf_link\\


or reach out directly to me if that Form isn't working or you don't want to use it.

Thanks!


Our first one features Jake!

https://mmsports.org/alummni-spotlight-jake-thiewes/]]>
You can fill out the Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ...sp=sf_link\\


or reach out directly to me if that Form isn't working or you don't want to use it.

Thanks!


Our first one features Jake!

https://mmsports.org/alummni-spotlight-jake-thiewes/]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12172 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:38:55 +0000 Gordonovski]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12172 https://discord.gg/NS4wgRut3g

When/if you join, make it apparent who you are. Clever usernames are fun but we don't want to have to decode who you are.

Discord invite if anyone is interested. We have about 30 folks right now -- it's more customizable instantaneous communication than groupme but not intending to replace the forum. Shoot me a message if you have questions.]]> https://discord.gg/NS4wgRut3g

When/if you join, make it apparent who you are. Clever usernames are fun but we don't want to have to decode who you are.

Discord invite if anyone is interested. We have about 30 folks right now -- it's more customizable instantaneous communication than groupme but not intending to replace the forum. Shoot me a message if you have questions.]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12167 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:49:16 +0000 Evan]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12167 https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12164 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 01:10:02 +0000 Mateo8]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12164

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I wanted to share my top picks if anyone was in the area (living / passing thru). I live in McLean, Va (NoVa) and I've got a few nice hilly roads if you wanna try bringing out the inner-rally driver in you. 

1) Kirby Road, McLean. Kirby Road starts (my perspective) when Idylwood Rd turns into Kirby, and ends at the intersection of Kirby and 123. Going towards 123 is fun but not as challenging as the run towards Idylwood. My favorite part is going towards Idylwood when there are two blind right-handers in sequence. 
-MAJOR PRO: speed limit is 35 when it should be 25 so take advantage of it. 
-MINOR CON: There is one corner where it is a left hander (to 123) that is off cant (left hander with the inside of the corner raised) and then a protruding barrier you MUST avoid (can be seen in video when I pass the black car going around the corner).
Video of me and my Teggy running Kirby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLeJQ13DgNc&t=5s 

2) River Bend Road, Great Falls. This one is tricky... When you turn right onto River Bend from Georgetown Pike, you have probably a mile(?) before you hit your first stop sign. You can either go left or straight (right = dead-end). Left is cool but straight is cooler. I like this road cuz it's super hilly and some of the hills you could get air if you have the balls and money to repair what you break on impact. 
-MINOR CON: Gotta know the road before going fast. 
-MAJOR PRO: Super fun.

3) Georgetown Pike (westward), Fairfax County (multiple towns). For this I am talking about the stretch from the Beltway to Old Dominion Road. This section is around 4 miles of twist and straight roads all mixed together. 
-MAJOR CON: always filled with traffic (very nice people going the speed limit).
-MINOR CON: one or two deceiving corners where it tightens up much quicker than what it looks like from the start.]]>
I wanted to share my top picks if anyone was in the area (living / passing thru). I live in McLean, Va (NoVa) and I've got a few nice hilly roads if you wanna try bringing out the inner-rally driver in you. 

1) Kirby Road, McLean. Kirby Road starts (my perspective) when Idylwood Rd turns into Kirby, and ends at the intersection of Kirby and 123. Going towards 123 is fun but not as challenging as the run towards Idylwood. My favorite part is going towards Idylwood when there are two blind right-handers in sequence. 
-MAJOR PRO: speed limit is 35 when it should be 25 so take advantage of it. 
-MINOR CON: There is one corner where it is a left hander (to 123) that is off cant (left hander with the inside of the corner raised) and then a protruding barrier you MUST avoid (can be seen in video when I pass the black car going around the corner).
Video of me and my Teggy running Kirby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLeJQ13DgNc&t=5s 

2) River Bend Road, Great Falls. This one is tricky... When you turn right onto River Bend from Georgetown Pike, you have probably a mile(?) before you hit your first stop sign. You can either go left or straight (right = dead-end). Left is cool but straight is cooler. I like this road cuz it's super hilly and some of the hills you could get air if you have the balls and money to repair what you break on impact. 
-MINOR CON: Gotta know the road before going fast. 
-MAJOR PRO: Super fun.

3) Georgetown Pike (westward), Fairfax County (multiple towns). For this I am talking about the stretch from the Beltway to Old Dominion Road. This section is around 4 miles of twist and straight roads all mixed together. 
-MAJOR CON: always filled with traffic (very nice people going the speed limit).
-MINOR CON: one or two deceiving corners where it tightens up much quicker than what it looks like from the start.]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12159 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:50:28 +0000 Apoc]]> https://forum.mmsports.org/showthread.php?tid=12159
If I'm honest, I haven't felt this alive in a long time. I forgot how great it was to be on track... especially when you don't have to do any of the prep. lulz. It makes me want to prep the 911 for a couple auto-x sessions a year. I know it won't be the same as this, but that feeling when you hit a line correctly is pretty addictive. 

The car itself was pretty awesome. The gearbox was way better than I expected, except one time when it got confused when I mashed it on an uphill section. We were supposed to have it on Wet mode because a small shower passed right before I got it, however the instructor had me run it in Sport. I'm a pretty big guy, so I was kinda amazed I fit so well in this car. It was waaaay more comfortable than I expected. My only real complaint was lateral support with the stock three-point belts. If I had a spare $300 grand, I might consider buying one of these. 

They made a giant deal of me clipping an apex cone on lap 4 or 5. The instructor was cool about it, but there was an inspection and copying of in-car video for investigation. They apparently charge $200 to "inspect the car" and also any repairs. It seems draconian, although I guess that's how they make sure these cars stay in working order. Anyway, they didn't charge me anything. My instructor, who was a pretty cool guy, told me he advocated for no charge because that one come was farther into the track than the others. Might be BS, but he declined me tipping him, so I trust him.

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If I'm honest, I haven't felt this alive in a long time. I forgot how great it was to be on track... especially when you don't have to do any of the prep. lulz. It makes me want to prep the 911 for a couple auto-x sessions a year. I know it won't be the same as this, but that feeling when you hit a line correctly is pretty addictive. 

The car itself was pretty awesome. The gearbox was way better than I expected, except one time when it got confused when I mashed it on an uphill section. We were supposed to have it on Wet mode because a small shower passed right before I got it, however the instructor had me run it in Sport. I'm a pretty big guy, so I was kinda amazed I fit so well in this car. It was waaaay more comfortable than I expected. My only real complaint was lateral support with the stock three-point belts. If I had a spare $300 grand, I might consider buying one of these. 

They made a giant deal of me clipping an apex cone on lap 4 or 5. The instructor was cool about it, but there was an inspection and copying of in-car video for investigation. They apparently charge $200 to "inspect the car" and also any repairs. It seems draconian, although I guess that's how they make sure these cars stay in working order. Anyway, they didn't charge me anything. My instructor, who was a pretty cool guy, told me he advocated for no charge because that one come was farther into the track than the others. Might be BS, but he declined me tipping him, so I trust him.

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