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“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.” - Hunter S. Thompson
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WOW......that's all I can say!!!
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I do miss the turbo charged sunroof <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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I like the look of it. But many of those gadgets are just over kill.
I love my 968 for what it is & don't hate it for what it isn't!
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The current record is 31 Hours, 4 Minutes...see you early Saturday morning?
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I found this on another Forum..
My guess is the owner is preparing a cross country record attempt ala 32 Hours 7 Minutes.
Search internet-
"Alex Roy"
"The Driver"
"32 Hours 7 minutes" a film based on the US Express transcontinental race from the early 80's
You can find the Trailerat
http://www.32hours7minutes.com/32-hours-7-...fficial-trailer
Basically what you will find is information on well prepared, highly documented transcontinental speed record runs. Alex wrote a book, and is producing the film on the subject. He is the current record holder posting a transcon time of 31 hours 4 minutes in an E46 M5. The run is documented in both the book, and the upcoming film.
I am guessing the mysterious off camera owner is looking to break Alex Roy's record using this R8. Due to the outlaw nature of the record it is impossible to make a claim publicly until a year has passed due to statutes of limitation regarding speed law enforcement.
He may have already done it.
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Hmmm...can you say simulataneous transcontinental sub 31 Hours runs, 2 968's, one East to West while the other going West to East?
Sounds like an Algebra problem for the Police...LOL
Jay
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If a heavily modified Audi R8 leaves the Santa Monica Pier at 8:00 am heading east at a rediculous rate of speed, and a modified BMW M5 leaves Coney Island New York at the same time travelling west, also at a ridiculous speed, at what location do they pass each other? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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Gone, but not forgotten....'95 Polar Silver cab, Light Grey w/ Deviated Midnite Blue interior
