Saturdays In Raleigh, Nc
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by technonovice
Thats not a bad idea. Every track insrtuctor will tell you the same thing.
I just spent 12 sessions in my FD on a set on Toyo T1-Rs. Most of the drivers in my group were on R comps, but none were faster. Though I do care too much for the Kumho 712s, there was a respectably fast 911 in my group running them. He did not quite have the grip I had, but they were working for him.
If you learn to drive fast on street comps, then when you do switch to R comps you'll be much faster because you won't have masked bad habits. Street tires help learn to be smooth, maximize the line and use all the grip there.
This weekend I turned the boost down to 10 psi, it was well over 90 deg on the track (Rockingham is like a microwave with the stands trapping heat) and I was trying new lines. I still managed to get slightly quicker laps than those from last fall where it was much cooler and running 12-13 psi.
Here is a little cat and mouse with that Porsche. He's really fast in NASCAR 1 & 2, but he loses so much ground on the infield I'm able to get a pass. I guess I'm too chicken because I kept it under 110 mph in the banking. If I had been focusing more on the track and less on him I'd have caught him faster. Next time he may be to tough to catch.
http://theclient.hypermart.net/fortn...e2006nasac.mov
I just spent 12 sessions in my FD on a set on Toyo T1-Rs. Most of the drivers in my group were on R comps, but none were faster. Though I do care too much for the Kumho 712s, there was a respectably fast 911 in my group running them. He did not quite have the grip I had, but they were working for him.
If you learn to drive fast on street comps, then when you do switch to R comps you'll be much faster because you won't have masked bad habits. Street tires help learn to be smooth, maximize the line and use all the grip there.
This weekend I turned the boost down to 10 psi, it was well over 90 deg on the track (Rockingham is like a microwave with the stands trapping heat) and I was trying new lines. I still managed to get slightly quicker laps than those from last fall where it was much cooler and running 12-13 psi.
Here is a little cat and mouse with that Porsche. He's really fast in NASCAR 1 & 2, but he loses so much ground on the infield I'm able to get a pass. I guess I'm too chicken because I kept it under 110 mph in the banking. If I had been focusing more on the track and less on him I'd have caught him faster. Next time he may be to tough to catch.
http://theclient.hypermart.net/fortn...e2006nasac.mov
I thought we were going to see rose petals falling onto the video when that music started playing, haha.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by IMSA RS 69
SJ...
It's a matter of resources... if you ain't got much ya do with what ya got... so rather than doing nothing, I do what I can with what I got... and you know what, as camocarl remarked to me about how it's fun to whoop up on guys with money and more'n they can drive, it's a hoot to run the twisty stuff as fast or faster than they can with a wo out POS wimpy stock Miata on whatever tires I snagged off the take off pile...
It's a matter of resources... if you ain't got much ya do with what ya got... so rather than doing nothing, I do what I can with what I got... and you know what, as camocarl remarked to me about how it's fun to whoop up on guys with money and more'n they can drive, it's a hoot to run the twisty stuff as fast or faster than they can with a wo out POS wimpy stock Miata on whatever tires I snagged off the take off pile...
'ol corp rac'r
Joined: May 2006
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From: RTP, NC
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Now THAT I understand and respect, haha. When the whole tire issue came up about you not using race tires, I remembered you saying you were looking for cheap or free tires so I figured that might be why you were looking for those. I can understand, I gotta take out loans to do mods, haha. I'd love to whip some Porsches, and whoever else that has money and I beat them with something I built in my garage.
Jinx
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by WolfpackFD3S
Nice vid Matt....good job putting that P-car driver in his place...hehehe
I had several inquisitive folks stop by my garage space, but no one from the forum that I know of. We had 2 FDs, one FC and one race prepped FB. The "orange crush" FB was driven by my instructor Russ Marshall.
must bump to top.....
BTW, not sure what time I'll get there tom. Have to pick my son up at the airport. Was suppose to be in Friday night at 7pm, got pushed back to 9pm, pushed again to 12am, got bumped, got put on another flight for Saturday, got canceled, got screwed got pissed... spending the night in Chicago, should be at RDU around 6pm. Anyways, see you guys around 7 or so I hope.
BTW, not sure what time I'll get there tom. Have to pick my son up at the airport. Was suppose to be in Friday night at 7pm, got pushed back to 9pm, pushed again to 12am, got bumped, got put on another flight for Saturday, got canceled, got screwed got pissed... spending the night in Chicago, should be at RDU around 6pm. Anyways, see you guys around 7 or so I hope.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
SWEET!!! I can't wait to see you guys again, WOOHOO!! Anyone else up for a drive tomorrow (or tonight, haha)? I need to test out my suspension, heh-heh-heh.
See you there Bert!
See you there Bert!
'ol corp rac'r
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From: RTP, NC
Does anyone know how, or if you can, set the following items to default on? I can't find anything in the user profile options or elsewhere that does it. Is it cookie related, i.e. keep it where you set it until you change it only if you have the right cookie turned on, which I may not as I'm cookie intolerant. ;)
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The only one that stays on for me is 'Automatically parse links in text'.
Worse, after a preview and then more editing it unchecks, one or both (never consistant, weird), of what I'd already checked previously, therefore requiring me to edit the post if I want to have it like I intended. aarrrrggghhhh!!!
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The only one that stays on for me is 'Automatically parse links in text'.
Worse, after a preview and then more editing it unchecks, one or both (never consistant, weird), of what I'd already checked previously, therefore requiring me to edit the post if I want to have it like I intended. aarrrrggghhhh!!!
Mechanical Engineering
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: South Carolina
Hey guys unfortunatly AGAIN my boss has scheduled me for closing on a saturday night. So I wont make it once again, BUT good news
I GOT MY ENGINE!!!
But I have already test fitted the engine in the bay and it loos AWESOME, I cant wait to get my tranny and my EMS for it, The project is going A LOT quicker then I had previously planned and scheduled. But now I just have to wait for that ever important cashflow
but check it its so sweet
I GOT MY ENGINE!!!
But I have already test fitted the engine in the bay and it loos AWESOME, I cant wait to get my tranny and my EMS for it, The project is going A LOT quicker then I had previously planned and scheduled. But now I just have to wait for that ever important cashflow
but check it its so sweet
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
SWEET!!! I can't wait to see you guys again, WOOHOO!! Anyone else up for a drive tomorrow (or tonight, haha)? I need to test out my suspension, heh-heh-heh.
See you there Bert!
See you there Bert!
^Sorry we won't see you there, and although for some reason my POS computer won't show the pics and I can't see your engine, I'm happy for you, haha. Have fun with that, I feel your pain with the lack of cashflow.
THE Redhead Rotorhead!
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From: Raleigh, NC
Barry, your pix don't work!!!!!!! 
I wanna seeeeeeeee!!!
Lemme know if you need any help with the install... I SOOO wanna learn.
***Hides from the hard core rotorheads
:smiley_12
...and their scary flaming torches.***
I wanna seeeeeeeee!!!Lemme know if you need any help with the install... I SOOO wanna learn.
***Hides from the hard core rotorheads
:smiley_12
...and their scary flaming torches.***
Mechanical Engineering
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: South Carolina
Originally Posted by perkystina
Barry, your pix don't work!!!!!!! I wanna seeeeeeeee!!!
Lemme know if you need any help with the install... I SOOO wanna learn.
***Hides from the hard core rotorheads
:smiley_12
...and their scary flaming torches.***
I wanna seeeeeeeee!!!Lemme know if you need any help with the install... I SOOO wanna learn.
***Hides from the hard core rotorheads
:smiley_12
...and their scary flaming torches.***
theres not much to learn exceot how to spend money wisely
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Rotary Freak
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From: Wake Forest, NC
You're really gonna do it, put a piston engine in an AE? I thought it was just a joke. V8 isn't that a veggie juice? Didn't know they made engines, or are they you're sponsor?
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Rotary Freak
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From: Wake Forest, NC
What to do on a Rainy Summer evening in Raleigh?
If you are a rotorhead and have a running RX car here's what some people did last Saturday:
8's in the Rain
and we had 7's in the Rain
Rotorheads outta the Rain
Father and Son
S4 Brothers
Nitrous installed!
Here is the nitrous install with hood down
Rainin' Cajuns
Remember all, next Drive-In will be a Beaver Dam Recreation area for a cookout and to welcome David back to civilian life and job hunting. Bring a door prize and some food, see perkystina's post for more details.
8's in the Rain
and we had 7's in the Rain
Rotorheads outta the Rain
Father and Son
S4 Brothers
Nitrous installed!
Here is the nitrous install with hood down
Rainin' Cajuns
Remember all, next Drive-In will be a Beaver Dam Recreation area for a cookout and to welcome David back to civilian life and job hunting. Bring a door prize and some food, see perkystina's post for more details.
Mechanical Engineering
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From: South Carolina
Oh yeah Bert, At first I thought I could make it an over elaborate joke, but then I was like why the hell not? And V8 is sponsoring me I am advertising thier new drink chuck norris its a badass energy drink thats garunteed to make you do a roundhosue kick to an unsuspecting enemy Garunteed!
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
The chief export of Chuck Norris is pain. Or so I've heard. (He's right behind me, HEEEELP!)
I didn't realize the cookout was on for the next meet. I gotta get ahold of a door prize. What would be a good example? And who's bringing what for food?
I didn't realize the cookout was on for the next meet. I gotta get ahold of a door prize. What would be a good example? And who's bringing what for food?
Jinx
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Raleigh, NC
Drivers wanted: There is a possibility of an MSCCNC autocross and/or autox school. This is an excellent opportunity.
http://www.msccnc.org/forum/viewtopi...875&highlight=
http://www.msccnc.org/forum/viewtopi...875&highlight=
Last edited by technonovice; Jun 26, 2006 at 09:50 PM.
Jinx
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From: Raleigh, NC
We are hoping to keep it limited to Mazdas, but its possible that could be relaxed. So as of now, any Mazda in good running condition. If anyone is seriously interested post to that topic. Price should be in the $ 25-35 range for members, but I cannot be held to that since we are in the early stages of gauging interest. That is where we are taking the pulse for this. If anyone is unfamiliar with autox, here is some good general info:
http://www.thscc.com/autocross/info/faq.html
Don't worry about being competitive. I suck at it and that won't be stopping me.
http://www.thscc.com/autocross/info/faq.html
Don't worry about being competitive. I suck at it and that won't be stopping me.
Last edited by technonovice; Jun 27, 2006 at 07:31 AM.