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circus boy
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4/02/2003
18:23:57
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i have a video clip of this on my ewb page. go to the page and click the link at the bottom.i went to my local track, No Problem Raceway, in Belle Rose louisiana for laping day on the road course. this video was taken from the boxster. if the track would have been dry, i don't think he would have been this close. the track was wet in alot of places, so couldn't go all out. my brakes are stock and overheated after 10 laps, if you know were i can gets some brake upgrades please let me know. i think this says alot for the dakota and i'm proud to own one. tell what you think.
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Daksmack
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2003
20:07:52
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Gotta admit, that vid sure makes my itch for the track. Im interested in your other mods. No offence but its hard to believe a Dak can hold off a Boxster. BTW, bad @$$ hood.
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figitdotcom
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4/02/2003
21:51:27
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nice truck, I think the hood is a wee bit extreme though imo. To each his own though, as for the boxter what have you done other than suspension and nuclear-cowl hood? If just those mods no way you could hold the boxster off, sorry man.
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2003
22:09:33
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I own both a 2000 Dakota 4.7 and a 1999 Boxster and while the Dakota handles well for a truck it will not stay with the Boxster in the corners or the straights for that matter.
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4/03/2003
00:13:07
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boxter-S was running consistent 9.6 in the
1/8th mile. the dak can very easily keep up
with it...as long as you dont run into any s-
turns
2003 WRX
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IcedAssault
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2003
01:54:39
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Cool Video!!! Makes me wish i wasnt in California...we arent cool enough to be able to do things like that out here...too many laws and regulations :(...try and get more Videos :D
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CThomp
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4/03/2003
08:07:25
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Full hotchkis suspension, tuned bilstiens, SSB four wheel slotted brake conversion...yeah you could keep up with him on the turns.
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H60framer
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4/03/2003
08:27:45
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IcedAssault,
Where in California do you live? Are you close to San Diego?
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Demon Dakota
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4/03/2003
11:11:31
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Yeah, what CThomp said...
You have to pay to play, but you'll end up spending less overall with the Dak than with the Boxter S :)
K&N Drop in AF (CAI during summer months)
True Dual exhaust and removed third cat
HO Cams & HO Intake
FASTMAN 70mm TB
Autolite 3923 Plugs
TPS @ .76 VDC
IAT Adjuster Mod
14.52@94.2 MPH at Silver Dollar Raceway
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2003
11:20:09
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Looked to me like he could keep up effortlessly. At the beginning, he slowed down for traffic and then caught right back up with no problem. Please tell me that isn't a V6 with that hood.
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2003
11:41:47
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circus boy,
heres what I saw on the video:
1. He was filming you, staying behind you
2. He barely even squeeled his tires following you, based on the souldtrack, and wasn't pushing too hard.
3. He probably didn't want to pass on the twisties, as both are expensive personally owned vehicles.
4. He waved as you slowed and waved him by.
I dunno, that's just how I saw it
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conig
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4/03/2003
16:31:17
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circus boy were did you get that hood? how much was it?
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Dan
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4/03/2003
16:43:58
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Hope you can back up that hood with what is under it...
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circus boy
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4/03/2003
17:31:16
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4.7, 5-speed, 3.92 gears, single cham. flowmaster, high flow cat., 3923 plugs, custom air intake. 14.782 in 1/4 mile with 9.482 1/8 mile. 2.105 60 foot. p225/60/r16 h rated tires.
if you watch the last turn i waved him by after going through the water. i'm not willing to shift into 4th at 5,500 rpm with wet tires. i figured if i told you the story you would laugh. so the video would back it up. the hood came from hairyglass.com. it was $210 + s&h. you can get carbon fiber for $410. as for the tires, mine are h rated, not realy good for racing, lol.
where do i get the SSB disc brake conversion?
thanks for all the comments.
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Daksmack
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2003
18:08:29
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Um, no... a dak with "F1" suspension cant hang with a boxster...OMG
Dont even try to convince me...lol
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handi2
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4/03/2003
22:29:55
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A nice video. The boxter was not racing, yet. The hood is butt ugly.
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option
Bed Rug/Access Tonnoue Cover/Roadmaster Suspension/HO Cams
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figitdotcom
R/T
4/03/2003
23:00:01
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so what your saying is, the hood doesn't look good handi? heh
-m
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Dan
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4/04/2003
09:42:52
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So what your saying is you can't back it up. I kinda thought you would have more than an air intake and some plugs with a hood like that. Maybe if you put some racing stickers on your truck it will be faster. With that hood and some stickers you will be ready for the GT2 porshe.
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Demon Dakota
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4/04/2003
10:22:03
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Well Dan, your "opinion" is duly noted, I'm sure...
K&N Drop in AF (CAI during summer months)
True Dual exhaust and removed third cat
HO Cams & HO Intake
FASTMAN 70mm TB
Autolite 3923 Plugs
TPS @ .76 VDC
IAT Adjuster Mod
14.52@94.2 MPH at Silver Dollar Raceway
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Daksmack
Dodge Dakota
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4/04/2003
18:09:55
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Hey fellas, dont knock the guy. Heck, I wish I had a track like that to play on. He handled the truck pretty well. All I was saying is theres no way a 4000lb truck whips a Boxster.
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g0t0ne
Dodge Dakota
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4/04/2003
22:55:18
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liked the video!!!
I thought my 4.7l dakota was sporty then I purchased a suzuki GSXr sport bike. 10sec 1/4 mile. Its a whole new level.
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Joey
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4/04/2003
23:18:14
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sorry man but i have to say that the hood is butttttt ugly. u should have left the stock one or gotten a NORMAL cowl hood. that thing is OVERKILL!! sorry man, dont mean to be rude but i had to tell ya.
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ric3xrt
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2003
10:11:27
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my couisn works forB.M.W one of the enginers that he works with has a 2001 4x2.4.7 5 sp ,hes held off a whole list of 911s ,928s, BMW-M cars& some other stuff. A good driver can make a world of differnace,now the dak doesn't stand a chance against work race cars but he has eraned a lot of respect for the truck
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laughing
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4/05/2003
10:45:34
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hey looks like your truck is having twins, who in their right mind.....
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Daksmack
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2003
13:41:18
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ric3xrt...your cousin's full of it...
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ric3xrt
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4/05/2003
17:16:58
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I'll sleep better to night, smackdak knowing you feel that way,
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Duner
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4/05/2003
17:46:57
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Why all the negativity?
It looks like he was having a great time on the road course with his Dak. I would LOVE to get some track time like that. The fact that the Boxster guy had him on video just makes it even better. No, I don't think the Boxster was giving 100%, but was out for some spirited driving just the same. It's a track day not a race for positions.
As far as the hood? Everyone is entitled to customize their ride how they see fit, and shouldn't have to be subjected to bashing if it isn't exactly what anybody else might want.
So you guys should just chill out and be nice for a change!
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ShortSport
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4/06/2003
00:08:59
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duner..dido for me....also i thought he handled the truck in semi-wet conditions just fine even if the boxer wasn't full tilt driving...and just for the record..the hood is a little overdone but,so is my wifes cooking usually...damn got to go she's coming...yes dear i'll be right there.
2002 Reg cab 4x2 4.7 5-spd 3.55.1 LSD
fiberglass tonneau cover; stainless steel cat-back dual exhaust; magnaflow muffler
Go hard or go home!!
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Daksmack
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2003
15:27:29
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Sorry, I didnt mean to get negative. If youll scroll up youll see that my earlier post says almost he same thing that you did, Duner.
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ric3xrt
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2003
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hey Daksmack I should apologize for the smackdak thing, my couisns friend works for thier F1 program ,the dak his some hand made sway bars & a lot of trick suspension,so you have to understand the dak is stress relief thing for him,one of his coworkers told him It could not be done,and we all know you can't tell an american that something can't be done
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Daksmack
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4/07/2003
18:07:51
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Hey no big thang ric3xrt, I had a buddy that was told he couldnt take a old 305 cutlas and get in the 11's. Well, he did it. Your right, dont tell some one they "cant".
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