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[crazi-85crx]

I have it recorded, as I wasn't home when it first aired, unfortunately it's 2GB in size, but I might see if I can cut the commercials and transcode it down in WMV...no promises though

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good luck .

[JeepGirl]

just give us the highlights lopezi, we dont need all the fluff and filler between races.


FYI: PINKS sucks! too much drama not enough actuall racing. i swear its 50% adverts, 30% drama and the rest is racing.

[lopezi]

just give us the highlights lopezi, we dont need all the fluff and filler between races.


FYI: PINKS sucks! too much drama not enough actuall racing. i swear its 50% adverts, 30% drama and the rest is racing.

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yeah, I agree, I don't watch it regularly, but I saw CRX in the program listing so I figured I'd give a whirl.

[lopezi]

Ok, I managed to get the show down to a 96MB wmv file size after editing the commercials, unnecessary content etc. Since I didn't want to host the file myself, the up on my cable service is not anywhere as good as the down rate, I looked for a place to put it. In my search I see that it was already available, Speed channel was nice enough to provide streams of the show via videos.msn.com. All that work for nothing, well not really, mine is a bit better video quality though.

Well anyway here are the links if you are unable to find it...

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5

[DarkHand]

Why do they always have to drag race? Can't they settle things with an autocross too? A timed track race? A rally? Anything else!

[lopezi]

Why do they always have to drag race?  Can't they settle things with an autocross too?  A timed track race?  A rally?  Anything else!

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Dunno, I personally would like to see more coverage of AutoX and SCCA road races as well.

[toxicshit]

like the video and another VW that breaks down

[crazi-85crx]

Ok, I managed to get the show down to a 96MB wmv file size after editing the commercials, unnecessary content etc. Since I didn't want to host the file myself, the up on my cable service is not anywhere as good as the down rate, I looked for a place to put it. In my search I see that it was already available, Speed channel was nice enough to provide streams of the show via videos.msn.com.  All that work for nothing, well not really, mine is a bit better video quality though.

Well anyway here are the links if you are unable to find it...

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5

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Is there any way to DL that to my HD? 'Cause that would be the sh!t.

[lopezi]

Ok, I managed to get the show down to a 96MB wmv file size after editing the commercials, unnecessary content etc. Since I didn't want to host the file myself, the up on my cable service is not anywhere as good as the down rate, I looked for a place to put it. In my search I see that it was already available, Speed channel was nice enough to provide streams of the show via videos.msn.com.  All that work for nothing, well not really, mine is a bit better video quality though.

Well anyway here are the links if you are unable to find it...

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5

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Is there any way to DL that to my HD? 'Cause that would be the sh!t.

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You'll need some type of program that will allow you to save a stream. SDP Multimedia is one that is shareware and works for the most part (there are others out there as well).

You'll also need the MMS url's for each of the shows to use with the program.

Part 1
mms://msnvideo.wmod.llnwd.net/fc/a392/e1/22/mbr/speed_060601_pinks1.wmv

Part 2
mms://msnvideo.wmod.llnwd.net/fc/a392/e1/22/mbr/speed_060601_pinks2.wmv

Part 3
mms://msnvideo.wmod.llnwd.net/fc/a392/e1/22/mbr/speed_060601_pinks3.wmv

Part 4
mms://msnvideo.wmod.llnwd.net/fc/a392/e1/22/mbr/speed_060601_pinks4.wmv

Part 5
mms://msnvideo.wmod.llnwd.net/fc/a392/e1/22/mbr/speed_060601_pinks5.wmv


Use the 'Open' button on the toolbar of the SDP program, paste in each of the MMS url's and it'll go and fetch each show.

[petersterncan]

I once saw a program on Speed that was just that... a group of Nissan Sentra SE-R/NX2000 guys squaring off against a bunch of Honda Civic SI/CRX SI guys on a closed circuit track. Which ever group had higher average times would win. Also, some of these cars were highly modded and some were more or less stock within each group.

It was a good clean and close race.

On the curves, the Hondas pulled ahead (Nissans wouldn't handle as well due to their twist-beam rear axle). On the straight stretches, the Nissans pulled ahead (Nissans had 2.0L DOHC engines vs 1.6L to 1.8L for the Hondas, some of which were also SOHC).

I thought the Nissan guys would win because you could clearly see them pulling away on the straight stretches. The Nissan power advantage was obvious.

But in the end, the Honda guys won. The better rear suspensions more than made up for the power and the fact that the track in question gave an advantage with cars with better handling helped as well.

It was one of the most entertaining races I've ever watched.

After the race, the drivers all agreed that the Nissans would likely have won on a less handling-intensive track.

I wish I could remember what program it was.

I'd love to see a program that pits one group of enthusiasts of one type of car against a group enthusiasts of a competing car on a closed track. And to make it interesting, a certain number of cars in each group could be modded, with a monetary limit on how much you could spend on mods.

Some competitions I'd love to see would be:
-New Honda Civic vs Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla or even the Chevy Cobalt
-Ford Mustang vs Nissan 350Z, Honda S2000 or Pontiac GTO

And maybe for fun, have something like a Ferrari 308 or 328 (which can be bought for $40,000 to $60,000 in good condition) in the race and see how well it keeps up with designs that are 20 years newer.

Why do they always have to drag race?  Can't they settle things with an autocross too?  A timed track race?  A rally?  Anything else!

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[lopezi]

Yeah, that would've been a great show to watch. Speed channel is hit or miss with their lineup and their scheduling. If you remember the show name maybe its available somewhere online.

I once saw a program on Speed that was just that... a group of Nissan Sentra SE-R/NX2000 guys squaring off against a bunch of Honda Civic SI/CRX SI guys on a closed circuit track.  Which ever group had higher average times would win.  Also, some of these cars were highly modded and some were more or less stock within each group.

It was a good clean and close race.

On the curves, the Hondas pulled ahead (Nissans wouldn't handle as well due to their twist-beam rear axle).  On the straight stretches, the Nissans pulled ahead (Nissans had 2.0L DOHC engines vs 1.6L to 1.8L for the Hondas, some of which were also SOHC).

I thought the Nissan guys would win because you could clearly see them pulling away on the straight stretches.  The Nissan power advantage was obvious.

But in the end,  the Honda guys won.  The better rear suspensions more than made up for the power and the fact that the track in question gave an advantage with cars with better handling helped as well.

It was one of the most entertaining races I've ever watched.

After the race, the drivers all agreed that the Nissans would likely have won on a less handling-intensive track.

I wish I could remember what program it was.

I'd love to see a program that pits one group of enthusiasts of one type of car against  a group enthusiasts of a competing car on a closed track.  And to make it interesting, a certain number of cars in each group could be modded, with a monetary limit on how much you could spend on mods.

Some competitions I'd love to see would be:
-New Honda Civic vs Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla or even the Chevy Cobalt
-Ford Mustang vs Nissan 350Z, Honda S2000 or Pontiac GTO

And maybe for fun, have something like a Ferrari 308 or 328 (which can be bought for $40,000 to $60,000 in good condition) in the race and see how well it keeps up with designs that are 20 years newer.

Why do they always have to drag race?  Can't they settle things with an autocross too?  A timed track race?  A rally?  Anything else!

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