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Old 05-09-11 | 04:24 PM
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No telemetry data, just the split screens of the car and the speedometer. It has the complete frame by frame of the engine holding at around 4K rpm starting from 0 to 73 mph.
Old 05-09-11 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 07grIS350
Just watched the video of Scott doing one LC run at Infineon. Based on the video playing speed (frames per second), it looked like a 3.6x run at 63F.
I was disappointed that my instructor run was not on the video.
One more thing, my certificate never arrived
I haven't gotten my video, certificate, or photos yet - even though they asked me for my address a few weeks ago. I'm sure they're coming... all in due time...
Old 05-09-11 | 08:25 PM
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Is there anyway you can share the video with us??

Originally Posted by 07grIS350
No telemetry data, just the split screens of the car and the speedometer. It has the complete frame by frame of the engine holding at around 4K rpm starting from 0 to 73 mph.
Old 05-09-11 | 08:59 PM
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I haven't gotten my video, certificate, or photos yet - even though they asked me for my address a few weeks ago. I'm sure they're coming... all in due time...
It was just an USB drive sent out by Lexus USA.
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Is there anyway you can share the video with us??
What is the best/easiest way to post Quicktime video?
Old 05-09-11 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 07grIS350
What is the best/easiest way to post Quicktime video?
Actually, you will have to convert the video to wmv format or other windows supported format and then you can upload it on youtube.

You can use this free converter that converts quicktime video to wmv and then you can upload it. Here is the step by step process on how to use AVS to convert and then upload it to youtube.

http://www.switchingtomac.com/tutori...s-for-youtube/

If you need help with it, I can do it for you in my spare time.
Old 05-10-11 | 12:33 AM
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Gotta love the enthusiasm. 0-60 in 3.5 3.6 is very good especially without rollout and the tires it has on it.
Old 05-10-11 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 07grIS350
What is the best/easiest way to post Quicktime video?
Did you try using the converter? Did it work? Please let me know. It would be nice if we could see the video as well. Thanks.
Old 05-10-11 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Did you try using the converter? Did it work? Please let me know. It would be nice if we could see the video as well. Thanks.
I will get to it, hopefully tonight.
Old 05-10-11 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 07grIS350
I will get to it, hopefully tonight.
Thanks. Let me know if you require some assistance.
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My wife signed for my package today
I am looking forward to seeing how badly I did tonight
Old 05-10-11 | 06:55 PM
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All that arrived today was the memory stick.

It came in a cool tin with a window to view the stick.

The stick itself was very nice and has a leather strap to hold the cap.

The stick has a photo of me next to the car, a Scott Pruett interview video and a video of one of my driving sessions.

I believe the video was from my second session. I drove the early prototype, then the production car (in the video) and then the early prototype again.

The track session has a view of the driver and audio of the instructor throughout.

There is a data screen with the tach with speed and some g force info to the left of that.

There is a lap counter and timer, I was pretty pokey, doing laps about 2.30 min.

I will have to spend some time to convert the file to upload.

Definitely enjoyed reliving the day in Sonoma.
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Thanks. Let me know if you require some assistance.
Here is the rushed job I've done. My free QT did not allow posting to YouTube directly, so I had to download free conversion software. The converted result has the watermark in the middle because I got it for free. I hope Lexus USA won't complaint....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5JXtu3Vokg
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Thanks so much. It indeed looks like a very nice video.

The other part of the video must be on Infineon laps etc., like S2000toIS350 just said?

Regarding Scott Pruett's launch control demonstration at the end, I must say that has to be the most flawless launch I have seen on the LFA. The track looks very grippy as there was no wheel spin. He launched from 4500 rpm, and ripped a 0 - 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds (0 - 61 mph in 3.6 seconds) and that is without a 1-foot roll out (3.2 seconds with a 1-foot roll out). I wish they had telemetry screen in it as well.


Originally Posted by 07grIS350
Here is the rushed job I've done. My free QT did not allow posting to YouTube directly, so I had to download free conversion software. The converted result has the watermark in the middle because I got it for free. I hope Lexus USA won't complaint....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5JXtu3Vokg

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Old 05-10-11 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Thanks so much. It indeed looks like a very nice video.

The other part of the video must be on Infineon laps etc., like S2000toIS350 just said?

Regarding Scott Pruett's launch control demonstration at the end, I must say that has to be the most flawless launch I have seen on the LFA. The track looks very grippy as there was no wheel spin. He launched from 4500 rpm, and ripped a 0 - 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds (0 - 61 mph in 3.6 seconds) and that is without a 1-foot roll out (3.2 seconds with a 1-foot roll out). Fantastic.
Glad you like it. The track surface was not that good for the acceleration run. It was a little scary that the LFA was fighting for traction in second and third gears at full throtle. I have 4 others videos of us doing the acceleration/braking, and lap sessions. However I won't show those because I appeared to drive like a grandpa comparing to those pros
Now my wish is to have some videos of the LFA lapping the 'Ring...



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