NR's 300C Devastates Competition at the Track - Almost!

[jhelmuth]

Originally Posted by Northern Rider

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A chip tuner – for sure – if it ever comes out.

And – most importantly – light forged 20” racing wheels and good performance tires. Sponsors are you listening? Just PM me!!!

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The car’s the star!

Patrick,

Well... I think now is the time to let the cat outta the bag. My brother and I have been working on a high performance tunable ECU. The hardware is complete, and the firmware is damn near it. We are going into testing next week on a real race car. I should be complete in a month or two with a full functioning UI that will be available on Windows and WinCE platforms (more details to come).
You can be damn sure that if this thing is even remotely appropriate for the 300C it is gonna get tested and marketed (starting with my C). If so, I would love to have you on the team as a beta-tester.

[BIGTUNA]

NR...
You are the envy of the forum today.
Thanks for taking the time to write that wonderful expierence in your ride.
When reading I would lean in the turns with you ...Man I wish I could run my C like that ...

[Northern Rider]

Originally Posted by jhelmuth

Patrick,

Well... I think now is the time to let the cat outta the bag. My brother and I have been working on a high performance tunable ECU. The hardware is complete, and the firmware is damn near it. We are going into testing next week on a real race car. I should be complete in a month or two with a full functioning UI that will be available on Windows and WinCE platforms (more details to come).
You can be damn sure that if this thing is even remotely appropriate for the 300C it is gonna get tested and marketed (starting with my C). If so, I would love to have you on the team as a beta-tester.

Jim, you just made my day!

A buddy of mine who tunes rally cars has played with my ECU, even got the limiter off last fall. But we created other problems - had to have the original software restored. I posted some of this a long time back.

Can you imagine what will happen when we can fiddle air / fuel; timing; shift points?

I can't wait for your testing - love to volunteer my C for Beta.

[II kings 9:20]

Great ride NR, I hope to do the same at Mid Ohio, wear those sorry Contis to the belts.

[Tasha]

Felt like I just watched "Stand by me..." "it turned into a real barf-o-rama". Nice touch with the cell phone. Truly epic.

[300C_AWD]

Awesome story NR

I woke up early just to read the ending. I even printed it out and my kids are reading it at school.

[5point7]

Awesome write up NR!! WOW!

Truly amazing - I can't wait now for our Pac NW on track event on July11th - about the same format!! I wish it were tomorrow....

[Daddydough]

NR, that was a awsome write up. Felt like It was story time at Masterpiece theater! Enjoyed! Keep Riding and kicking butt!

[hawaiian lava]

Originally Posted by jhelmuth

Patrick,
I should be complete in a month or two with a full functioning UI that will be available on Windows and WinCE platforms (more details to come).

Do you think you will be making some that would be compatible will Apple, switched several years ago would never buy another windows system, security issues.

[Cdnhemi]

Originally Posted by Northern Rider

The last heat was great. Really got to appreciate just how well balanced the C is. How great the motor and tranny work together. Brakes held up but did fade when too hot.

I’m thinking that an SRT-8 would give that ‘vette a good run for the money. But I am more determined than ever to stick with my C. Maybe even do club racing or solo 1.

My thoughts turn to more mods – How about some fuzzy dice with LED’s for dots? Psychological warfare?


Maybe Zoomer’s Exhaust? Maybe they want to sponsor my ride?


How about some Dynatech Headers? Hey, another good sponsor for NR Racing Inc.

A chip tuner – for sure – if it ever comes out.

And – most importantly – light forged 20” racing wheels and good performance tires. Sponsors are you listening? Just PM me!!!

My daydreams are interrupted by - you guessed it – a black ‘vette coupe. I move over to the left – Jean Guy gives the thumbs up. Last lap, checkered flag.

We pose for a group photo, and our course certificates are handed out.


We leave the track, elated. Everyone agreed it was the best $400.00 they ever spent.


I follow John back through the twisty bits, down to Ottawa. His driving has improved tenfold! Smooth through the corners, right approach speed, hardly any braking. A joy to watch. We stop for a great meal and are back in the City by 7:30 pm.


And me?

Well, my objective was to burn the Contis down to the wear marks.

Mission accomplished! Now, all you performance manufacturers – no need to fight for sponsorship space – just put your bids in – and we’ll draw lots to select the winners.



Seriously, I think we’ve proved that the C is more than just a pretty face. I think we’re going to see this LX platform showing up at more and more motorsports events. On a personal note, the day was very gratifying and I am glad to share it with all my fellow forum members.

The car’s the star!

Maybe next time you should take the cash out of your pocket before you race, with the price of gas in Quebec it must have cost you a fortune but your next run should have been better with less weight!!!!