m3to335 Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Sold! Rebirth of a Legend... literally As many of you already know, after 6 years of racing, we were finally taken out by a head on collision in Decembers Chumpionship race. That Legend proved to be a front-runner up until that point. With a long string of podium finishes, Chumpionship wins and FTD’s, we dialed in the recipe for success. With that know how, we decided to take the plunge and build another car. However, instead of us racing... it's for sale. NOTE: If you want to buy a turnkey car, put a half-decent team together and win…this is the car to do it in. If you want to turn laps just for fun….read no further. For sale is a BRAND NEW, ground-up-built racecar. The base is clean titled, one-owner, southern, '95 Acura Legend Coupe 6spd. The Basics: Engine - Bulletproof C32A w/ 230+ HP (complete rebuild with a dash of homebrew ingenuity) Fuel - 18+ gallons w/surge system, allowing well over 2hrs of fuel on any track. Brakes - Acura RL BBK / with proportioning / Reybestos ST43 pads & cooling Wheels - 17x8 Acura TL w/255-40s Other -The finer details (equipment, suspension, etc) will be shared with prospective buyers. What's done thus far: The car was stripped to the bones (even wiring was minimized), the plasma came out, and it was extensively lightened (more than our previous car). It is now caged and the interior is painted, the fuel system and break system is back in. Next is suspension, engine, so on and so forth. The safety items (fire system, seating, net, harness etc), as well as gauges and such will be carried over from the previous car. Essentially, the buyer will be purchasing a lighter, more refined version of what we raced all those years. In short, expect an incredibly easy and comfortable to drive vehicle. It retains the variable power steering, which lets you flick it into a corner with ease. It is very neutral and plenty powerful to hang with just about anyone. Don’t take my word for it, I’ll let the folks chime in who have driven with us over the years. We’ve had everyone from first time racers, to some of the fastest SE36 and Ariel Atom drivers behind the wheel. Spare Parts and Extras This is just the short list off the top of my head. We have literally acquired just about everything imaginable over the years. If it something to keep you going in a pinch, we’ve got it. 3.5L Acura RL engine (Eligible within the current points system. Would require swapping parts from the 3.2 to complete the build). Additional running C32A engine Stage 3 Sr5 Tuned ECU (not installed) Differentials Extra axles Tons of suspension components (trailing arms, control arms, struts, hubs, etc) Spare rotors / pads 8 Acura TL wheels and various spare tires. Aluminum racing radiator Spare fuel pump, injectors, and various fuel system related items. Various electronics and vacuum components (4) Xenon HID Sealed Headlights Custom LSD (on order, and will be made available for the right sale price) Really, the only thing left on the table to make this car a legitimate beast would be this big ticket item. It can be run within the current 500pt cap. You may hear folks on the form say “buy a car you know”. We originally bought our first Legend knowing absolutely nothing about it. There were hurdles with brakes, fuel, and axles, but they were all overcome. We’re not going to just dump a car on the buyer. We'll gladly share our know-how and get you on a preventative maintenance schedule to be successful in endurance racing. Schedules permitting, our target (pie in the sky dream?) is to make the car available during the VIR 24hr practice session. Or buy it soon, and we may even paint it your favorite color. When finished, expect her to look like the build completed last November (below). Price: $11,900 obo Please PM me for contact details or questions. First come first served Edited August 4, 2017 by m3to335 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer28173 Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) I will be the first one to chime in. The old car was a really easy car to go FAST in. If you buy this car and don't do well, I'm going to bet that driver skill is the issue. If you buy this car, I'd be interested in renting from you (particularly at Road Atlanta). I had originally planned to buy this car but life threw me two curve balls and I can't buy a car right now. These guys know how to build a car for sure. Edited July 15, 2017 by Racer28173 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Its as fast as they say GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer28173 Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Go on YouTube and search for inACURAte if you want to see in-car footage of the original car. I have at least 2 races posted from when I rented from them. We finished 5th at Road Atlanta even though we had contact. We finished 5th at VIR-S with an extra pit stop to check something (forgot what it was now). When you look at top-5 car video, you usually see a lot of dramatic car-control going on. Not with this car. It was easy to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 I've been racing against the old car and team for years. When they pull into the paddock, there is a collective groan that is audible.... When they show up, you just lost 1 spot on the podium. It was their spot to lose. Good luck with the sale. I hope you guys stay racing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 28 minutes ago, wvumtnbkr said: When they pull into the paddock, there is a collective groan that is audible.... When they show up, you just lost 1 spot on the podium. It was their spot to lose. Truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3to335 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 hour ago, wvumtnbkr said: I've been racing against the old car and team for years. When they pull into the paddock, there is a collective groan that is audible.... When they show up, you just lost 1 spot on the podium. It was their spot to lose. Good luck with the sale. I hope you guys stay racing! I literally laughed out loud reading that comment. Thank you for the kind words gents! Racer28173, two questions... 1)How the hell do I embed photos to the post? 2) Let me post up some decent videos. Most of mine are just stupid and funny or making fun of our brake issues back in the day. That's not much of a sales pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer28173 Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) https://youtu.be/r35GmOoZTDs Here is one of mine. I need to enable embedding. That is why it isn't working for you. The link works though. Another one: https://youtu.be/1EbIyTJX9i8 Edited July 16, 2017 by Racer28173 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3to335 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Sorry, I havent uploaded last years Chumpionship race on here, but will later. Here's some random videos: North Course Chumpionship 2015 Charlotte (hey, lets go left!) RA 2014 **SORRY THIS VIDEO IS OLD* I know the following year were turning 1:47 flat (on crap brakes and prior to lightening the roof). AMS 2012 Chumpionship Win South Course (easy in the rain ) Summing Point FTDs Edited August 2, 2017 by m3to335 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3to335 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 She sounds like no other car out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi_Im_Will Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I am actively sending this to people who won't race in the same part of the country as me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted July 17, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 9 hours ago, Hi_Im_Will said: I am actively sending this to people who won't race in the same part of the country as me. Someone from the PNW please buy this, so I don't have to get beat by it. This car is amazeballs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted July 17, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I am going to miss racing this car... I for one wouldn't mind someone in the SE buying it. I wish you could buy this glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremsen Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Am I the only one going to ask the obvious? WHY!?!?! You guys have been awesome competitors over the years. Sorry to see you go....even if it means we don't have to groan when I see that red arrow in the paddock. Good luck with whatever ventures you're moving on to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Blunder Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 We've raced against InAcurate since the beginning. Always a great car and great team. Despite racing them in 5 different cars I've never driven anything that could keep up with their handling through the turns or speed in the straights. Someone will be getting a fantastic car. I just hope they haven't found the holy grail and are developing their "next generation" platform. That would mean our serious azz whoopins would continue indefinitely! Best of luck whatever the future brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorman Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 If our 2nd team didn't have a car that's pretty much done and track-ready I think we'd be seriously considering this. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmabarone Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Wait, there was a 4 door Legend that came with a 6 speed? I wonder if I could convince the wife that I need one for a baby hauler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted July 17, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, jmabarone said: Wait, there was a 4 door Legend that came with a 6 speed? I wonder if I could convince the wife that I need one for a baby hauler. Good luck finding one. I tried really hard and came up empty handed. The ones that do sell have a cult following and fetch a premium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmabarone Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 48 minutes ago, Huggy said: Good luck finding one. I tried really hard and came up empty handed. The ones that do sell have a cult following and fetch a premium Yeah, the only one I could find on Autotrader had 200+k miles and they were asking 8500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVILZ Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 What lap times were you guys seeing at VIR last year before the wreck? I remember that car moving around the track pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorman Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 3 hours ago, jmabarone said: Yeah, the only one I could find on Autotrader had 200+k miles and they were asking 8500. Would be like trying to find a 5-speed SC300. S. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3to335 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Thanks again for the kind and amusing comments guys. Bremen, why are we selling? We're both constantly busy and Vinny is moving on to SE46 and wants to start that build. I think we will both keep racing, but would likely try the arrive and drive thing. EvilZ, I haven't even checked. Decembers race was supposed to be the final run before she was sold, so we were on pins and needles trying to keep her clean. It was the "final run" alight. I know the year before, during the first stint, she laid down a 1:45.2. Edited July 18, 2017 by m3to335 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtower Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) 55 minutes ago, m3to335 said: Bremen, why are we selling? We're both constantly busy and Vinny is moving on to SE46 and wants to start that build. I think we will both keep racing, but would likely try the arrive and drive thing. orly? this just got interesting Edited July 18, 2017 by jtower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted July 18, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, jtower said: orly? this just got interesting Do you have an Internet wide search for the words "se46" and "330i manual for sale"?!? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3to335 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Want a thread to die? Have Tower show up! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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