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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Has Anyone ever gone to K1?

I went today and it was fun as hell!

I think next month We should have a meet at K1 and then everyone goes inside and show what your made of. They record your lap times and print them out for you to compare with everyone else.

I didnt think it would be as fun as it was, but it was really a blast. Those Karts really get moving. Their website says they are 20hp electric motors. and they can reach up to 45mph. I was really surprised at how quickly they accelerated. I even had some drift action going on.


What do you guys think? Rx7Club Grand Prix In January?

http://www.k1speed.com/contact_us.asp
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRLbzxqiM1o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIOsC...eature=related

This Video shows how fast they go(Sorta):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5bjp...eature=related

This is where i went to today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xdH1...eature=related
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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we should all get faded before we go race..

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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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i can dig it. i would def. be down for that. i went to k1 like 2 months ago with my r/c drifting buddies.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Electric karts aren't as fun as gas-powered ones. K1 and Pole position both kinda suck. I'd much rather go to Speedzone (gas) than those two places. Adams has the best track (gas), but the shittiest karts. They would easily be the best place if the karts weren't so damn'd inconsistent. I heard Apex is pretty good. Their karts are 100cc, so it'll be a handful for most beginners.

We should all just go to Speedzone and get a 4 hour, unlimited run pass for like $20 and go wild on all 3 tracks (yes, they have 3).
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidAngel7477
we should all get faded before we go race..

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Just make sure yore dressed in beaters when going to K1, if you know what I mean.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:48 AM
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I couldnt believe how fast those ******* are. My gf took me (she lives in costa mesa) and continued to whoop my ***. I would do it again. I still have the profile card in my wallet haha!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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I got one of those card thingys too!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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I couldnt believe how fast those ******* are. My gf took me (she lives in costa mesa) and continued to whoop my ***. I would do it again. I still have the profile card in my wallet haha!


YES! They look way slower than they are. Even afterwards i was standing by the Fence and watching them, i pointed out to my buddy that they look slow. But damn they're quick!



Lets set a date give everyone time to save up;



What does everyone think of Jan 18th. Sunday.

Its $50 for three 14 lap races. Basically it comes out to a lil over $1 a lap.

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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yeah that **** is fun. ive gone 4 times already
i also have one of those card thingys
k1 meeet!!!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Add yourself to the list.

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Also, the more people that go, we can get a group discount and it will be cheaper!

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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I won't go to K1, I don't really care for electric karts. Let's go to Speedzone, $20 for FOUR hours is hard to beat.

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Your lame...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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im all over that slick track!!!!!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
You're lame...
Electric karts are lame

Let's go to Buttonwillow and rent 125cc shifter karts The closest thing you'll get to driving an F1 car
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewdruiz
Electric karts are lame

Let's go to Buttonwillow and rent 125cc shifter karts The closest thing you'll get to driving an F1 car
I heard a Ferrari F430 is the closest thing to driving an F1 car...


Trust me andrew, these electric carts are fast! Especially on such small tight courses. I was drifting and spinning out A LOT.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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K1 is a blast. Last time I went I was about 1/2 second off the record.

I used to race karts fwiw
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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snap.

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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I'm down for it just set a date and time.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Drifter288
I'm down for it just set a date and time.
Unless something happens and enough of us cant show, lets make it jan. 18th

Originally Posted by Brismo7
What does everyone think of Jan 18th. Sunday.

Its $50 for three 14 lap races. Basically it comes out to a lil over $1 a lap.

Right around noon.


We'll all get record time slip and we can compare and contrast. I'll gather them and make a spread sheet and post them here.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewdruiz
I won't go to K1, I don't really care for electric karts. Let's go to Speedzone, $20 for FOUR hours is hard to beat.

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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which k1 is this gonna be at? dont go to irvine they are like 24sec(fast lap).

anaheim's track is much better and is 33sec (fast laps).

if its gonna be held i may come along +3.depending on school schedule and if i'll be down from la since its a sunday

btw. sunday is normally good(uncrowded). friday is good if we want to show up the scion tc meet people who go there every week at 8pm haha
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
I heard a Ferrari F430 is the closest thing to driving an F1 car...


Trust me andrew, these electric carts are fast! Especially on such small tight courses. I was drifting and spinning out A LOT.
Haha... that sounds like me!! i get overzealous on a corner and out sliding I go. I was clearly catching up to my gf because im a better driver... until I SPIN OUT!!
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Coolant_Leak
which k1 is this gonna be at? dont go to irvine they are like 24sec(fast lap).

anaheim's track is much better and is 33sec (fast laps).

if its gonna be held i may come along +3.depending on school schedule and if i'll be down from la since its a sunday

btw. sunday is normally good(uncrowded). friday is good if we want to show up the scion tc meet people who go there every week at 8pm haha

true. anaheims track is a lil longer
lets make it a sunday
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