NCE meet#14 7/6/06 track day @ thunderhill

[DRFTR8]

ok guys i have been talking* to rodger with the perfect line and i will need 20 guys who wants to run their car, keep in mind this is not a timed event so everyone can join... there will be some rule that we will need to adhear to, to make this a safe event and for first timers. we are thinking of make this event a Norcalevo meet maybe 14? so we want a big turn out, i know its during the week but it will be worth the day off.. we will be inviting tuners to the event so you will see your favorite tuners running their cars out there and maybe they might let you ride onboard to see what their products can do for your car.* i will keep you guys posted on which tuners will be there and also who much it will be to track your car. also we will be inviting other forums to this event so it will be fun to see other forums members and their cars run with the evos. lets get on the list so we can make this MEET 14.. there will be two list, one for the guys who will be tracking and guys who will be attending the meet... and yes will be doing the raffles out there too so dont miss out..original post (http://www.norcalevo.net/forum/index.php/topic,10113.0.html)

Location: Thunder Hill
When: July 6th
Pricing: $180 - $200 depending on how many guys will attend..but keep in mind, the more who goes the less you'll pay
Helmet requirements: M or SA needs to be 95, 2000, or 2005...* So anything within the last 10 years basically...
this is where you need to go to register.... http://www.theperfectline.com/

Update: We have a list of vendors who will be taking their cars out to the track and they will be taking people for a ride on what those cars can do. They will have booths to sell parts and equipments along with services like help you guys dial your suspensions, flashes etc. and these are just to name a few. Also we will have instructors available on hand for all the new drivers, so you have someone help you learn to drive right and not to be scared...

Vendors are:
Muellerized
Works
Race Centric
Xtreme performance
Auto RnD
Speed Elements

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[STR8DVS]

sounds cool will have to see about the price before i decied on track or not, I am also a newb to track events so we will see.

[wilson1]

Where at?

[DRFTR8]

Where at?



this will be at Thunderhill.. will update post

[BigEd925]

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[lancerboy]

this idea sounds really good mike. you know how i've been wanting to track my car. i'll see if i can take that day off.

[DRFTR8]

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[BigEd925]

no yellow evos allowed Wilson :P

[smack]

i should be able to make this with some car. maybe current one, maybe not 8)

[nebolic]

Wilson, I'll track your yellow Evo

:-)

nebo

[SJCoruja]

no yellow evos allowed Wilson :P


That's just for Wilson's, right? LOL

Actually, if all goes well, my new & improved top secret yellow should be done by then. 8)

[DRFTR8]

please check first thread for updates

[earlyapex]

I'll try to make it out. I have an event at thill 6/30 as well.

[toasty]

Sounds tempting, I might be there to be a spectator in the sport.

[leif]

ill try and come.

btw i cant seriously imagine anyone driving up there to be a spectator, thats unnecessary torture on your body between the drive and the july heat up there.

[wilson1]

ill try and come.

btw i cant seriously imagine anyone driving up there to be a spectator, thats unnecessary torture on your body between the drive and the july heat up there.


i hope your new car will be ready!!! :D

[leif]

ill try and come.

btw i cant seriously imagine anyone driving up there to be a spectator, thats unnecessary torture on your body between the drive and the july heat up there.



i hope your new car will be ready!!! :D


shh!

[MarkSAE]

We have a list of vendors who will be taking their cars out to the track and they will be taking people for a ride on what those cars can do.

Vendors are:
Muellerized
Works
Race Centric
Xtreme performance
Auto RnD
Speed Elements



Will Muellerized be giving rides in Kent Jordan's EVO???? hehehe

[STR8DVS]

I am in But I will need one of those Instructors. Also is this open to all lancers or just EVO's.

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[DRFTR8]

We have a list of vendors who will be taking their cars out to the track and they will be taking people for a ride on what those cars can do.

Vendors are:
Muellerized
Works
Race Centric
Xtreme performance
Auto RnD
Speed Elements



Will Muellerized be giving rides in Kent Jordan's EVO???? hehehe

from our conversation he said yes if he has a passenger seat..

[MarkSAE]

from our conversation he said yes if he has a passenger seat..


That's reason enough for me to go!

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[DRFTR8]

yeah guys the vendors will allow passengers in their cars so that you can experience what they have to offer with the way they tune the cars.. instead of wondering how a certain suspension will work on your car why dont you just get onboard a car with one and see for yourself or what a difference a big turbo can make on a track. so sign up and also have your cars suspension tuned by one of the vendors.

[MontinolaRacing]

I'll offer some discounted DRIVER COACHING - email me at [email protected] for full details.

Robbie

[DRFTR8]

I'll offer some discounted DRIVER COACHING - email me at [email protected] for full details.

Robbie


guys take advantage of this cuz hes a busy guy and i believe he used to drive for XS engineering

[lancerboy]

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1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
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[evo_dadi]

ill try and come.

btw i cant seriously imagine anyone driving up there to be a spectator, thats unnecessary torture on your body between the drive and the july heat up there.



i hope your new car will be ready!!! :D


shh!


wonder what could that be ;) thunderhill is far even to just drive up and watch,but ill try to make it.

[JayP983]

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2. SJCoruja
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4. Missred
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[JayP983]

1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
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[BigEd925]

going with a wider tire on the stock rims Jay P??

[EVILutionVIII]

1.* BigEd925
2.* SJCoruja
3.* DRFTR8
4.* Missred
5.* Wilson1
6.* STR8DVS
7.* MarkSAE
8.* Lancerboy
9.* JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
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[superman37r1]

1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1

[L84AD8]

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1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
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man dont be a woman and take your car on the track, im taking mine with the do-luck kit i just bought

[Unowned]

Will Muellerized be giving rides in Kent Jordan's EVO???? hehehe


Kind of a problem since it only has one seat for the driver :(





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man dont be a woman and take your car on the track, im taking mine with the do-luck kit i just bought


If i end up going, i wouldn't race as well, i can't stand the 100 temps while racing... i normally avoid summer events in favor of fall events

[MarkSAE]

That's a long drive up there just to hang out and watch!

[Eclipse]

Interesting. I really didn't think there would be this much interest in a week day trackday around here.

[smack]

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5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
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12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)

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[redvolution]

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7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)

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[MarkSAE]

12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)


Do explain!!! What new car??? hehehe

[wilson1]

12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)


Do explain!!! What new car??? hehehe


Atom X1

[BigEd925]

on the Perfect Line website it recommends that track noobies take a class with them. Is this necessary? Has anyone taken it?

ed

[smack]

Do explain!!! What new car??? hehehe


don't get too excited. it's not like i'll be pulling up in a gt3 or anything :lol:

just trying to work out a deal with the current car and get into a 9.
work has been crazy so it's kind of put the sale on hold for a few weeks
but hopefully it will get sorted out soon.

[smack]

Atom X1


yeah the electric one. i'll just plug it in between sessions.
i figure with the gas money i save, if i go to two trackdays a month it will make the car payment :shock: :lol:

[MitsuMan]

I'm soo down for this hopefully I'll have my car tuned and ready. i'm gonna ask for the day off right away If I get my car done I will track for shure!!

[1stSAGE]

Dammit, I'll still be in Mexico :(

[redvolution]

on the Perfect Line website it recommends that track noobies take a class with them. Is this necessary? Has anyone taken it?

ed


No one has taken the class because this is our first event. Rodger will be on the forum Monday to answer the other questions.

[ThePerfectLine]

Hi all. Rodger here from The Perfect Line.

Let me go over some of the specifics for the July 6th, 2006 Track Day for you. Hopefully I can answer most of your questions you have, but if not, feel free to post here or to email me directly with any comments or questions you have.

It will be great to have all of you EVO guys there, your enthusiasm is awesome, and I think this is going to be a great event. Anyone that is going MUST visit the web page (http://www.theperfectline.com/index_event.html) and follow the Registration link, which directs you to MotorSportReg. Until you actually sign up there and pay for the event the slot that would otherwise be for your car is open to anyone, and the only way to insure your attendance is to sign up via the web site.

The event page at The Perfect Line Web site has just about ALL the information you will need for this event, such as;

-Rules and Regs
-Schedule
-Tech Inspection Form
-Passing Rules
-Track Information
-Most everything else you need!

There was some question about the "class" I recommend first timers attend. My plan is to hold (2) classes the week before the track day for first timers, as well as those interested in in a refresher course. I have not finalized where these classes will be (as in what city), as I want to get a better idea for exactly where all the first timers live, and then I will plan the classes to hopefully accomodate most if not all of the drivers. This class is not mandatory, but I HIGHLY recommend it, as there is a lot of information to take in, and trying to absorb it all in a 30 minute classroom session at the track an hour before your first time driving on track is a bit much. Having an nice 75-90 minute class a week prior to your event will allow you to hopefully soak up some of what you learn, and give you some time to visit the forums at www.justracing.com that will be setup to discuss much of what we cover at the class. Also note that this class will have a nonimal fee, and is open to anyone interested in the basics of track driving!

If you have ANY questions, please let me know!

[MarkSAE]

I just signed up for the event through the website yesterday. Should be a fun track day w/ all the evos out there!

I would recommend all the first timers to take some type of class like Rodger is offering prior to being on track. I remember how overwhelmed w/ information I felt during my first track day.

[ThePerfectLine]

I should also mention that there WILL be vendors on hand, and there WILL be a raffle at lunch time!

We are still working with the vendors to determine exactly who will be showing up, but so far it looks like between 4 and 5 vendors/tuning shops will be on hand.

Most will have their shop/race cars there and will be giving rides and showing off their driving skills. They will also be offering suspension tuning at the track, and of course will be donating goods and services for the raffle!

[MontinolaRacing]

still available for driver coaching =P

my instructing resume -> www.montinola.com + skip barber instructor for the past 3 years

can work with 1-3 drivers depending on run group

Robbie

[earlyapex]

Most will have their shop/race cars there and will be giving rides and showing off their driving skills.* They will also be offering suspension tuning at the track, and of course will be donating goods and services for the raffle!


Will the vendors have their own run group or do I have to worry about them t-boning my car while they are showing their cars off?

[redtydsf]

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1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf

[ThePerfectLine]

The vendors will NOT have their own run group.... and they will NOT be racing, but WILL be following the rules of whatever group they are running in. This has been made very clear to them, that this is not a race, and that they are under the same restrictions as any other driver. If anybody, vendor, instructor, driver, whatever is driving recklessly, they will be black flagged immediately and brought in to talk with me. If they persist in the activity more immediate and sever action will be taken. The beauty of running an event is that I have final say as to who is allowed and NOT allowed on track.

[Evo442]

Add me to the list. Pete (Works) is going to be doing some fine tuning of my car at the track.

I wonder which Evo Wilson will be bringing?

Rodger - if there's room, will you let us run down-group?

[ThePerfectLine]

Add me to the list. Pete (Works) is going to be doing some fine tuning of my car at the track.

I wonder which Evo Wilson will be bringing?

Rodger - if there's room, will you let us run down-group?


EVO442... I dont think there is going to be much room to drive in multiple groups. I am planning on having 20 or so cars per run group, so there probaly wont be any room. But as the day progresses, and if it is say 3:00pm, and there are only 4 B's on track, I will open it up for the A's, as long as they treat the B's with respect, and follow the B group passing rules.

Also, I am not sure what you mean by add you to the list. That list is kind of a prelimenary list, and you need to go to www.theperfectline.com/index_event.html and process your signup.

[Stormtrooper]

hmmm was debating whether or not to do the umlimitedlaps event on the 7th, maybe I'll do both! The only thing stopping me from both is the damn heat of july.....

[wilson1]

i am doing both!

[wilson1]

may even extend it to sat and sun with ncrc. :shock:

[Lurk]

If my car is done by then, you can put me down on the list to track. My uncle will also be coming with his 996 GT3 also to track.

[wilson1]

what's wrong with your car?

[earlyapex]

My uncle will also be coming with his 996 GT3 also to track.


MMM, porsches taste good. ;)

[Bernardio]

Wow Wilson! 4 days of drivings gonna hurt. :shock:

Anyhow, I just requested that thursday off. This should be a most excellent meet.

Tracker
1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio

[vtluu]

may even extend it to sat and sun with ncrc. :shock:

I applaud your ambition but I'm not sure I would recommend it for someone who hasn't been to the track in a long time... Just like someone who hasn't been out running in over a year shouldn't attempt to get back into it by running a marathon.

[ThePerfectLine]

Thats awesome! If I wasnt RUNING my event I would absolutely be going to both events.. I think its a great idea. 2 mid week days back to back makes it feel like a weekend track event!



hmmm was debating whether or not to do the umlimitedlaps event on the 7th, maybe I'll do both! The only thing stopping me from both is the damn heat of july.....

[ThePerfectLine]

I just want to remind people, that there is no "list". If you want to drive you MUST sign up for the event. If you put your name on the list thats been going around and then show up at the track, you will NOT be allowed to drive.

You have to go to http://tinyurl.com/r2hze and create an account, during the account creation process you will be joining the Perfect Line club (there is no real club, its just the wording MotorSportReg uses). Then you need to finish by actually signing up for the event and prepaying for it.

Just to let people know, you can NOT pay at the track, you must sign up online, and prepay for the event, or else you can;t drive.



If my car is done by then, you can put me down on the list to track. My uncle will also be coming with his 996 GT3 also to track.

[wilson1]

may even extend it to sat and sun with ncrc. :shock:

I applaud your ambition but I'm not sure I would recommend it for someone who hasn't been to the track in a long time... Just like someone who hasn't been out running in over a year shouldn't attempt to get back into it by running a marathon.


Have no fear, father Tam!
I will have finished my 3-day racing school by then, and afew more trackdays too! :D

[hagakure]

Hey Guys,

I'll see you all out there on the 6th as well.


Percy

Tracker
1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure

[dohcvtec]

Hmm.. I'm an 80% on attending this event. I'll have to see if my work will let me go for the day. Phear the Del Slow!

[ThePerfectLine]

Hey Man Del Sols can make awesome track cars.. Light, high revving, nimble.. That sounds like a winning combination to me!



Hmm.. I'm an 80% on attending this event. I'll have to see if my work will let me go for the day. Phear the Del Slow!

[earlyapex]

Hey Man Del Sols can make awesome track cars.. Light, high revving, nimble..* That sounds like a winning combination to me!


Yea he is pretty quick in that thing. If it had more power then .005tq and 120whp he would be giving evos a run for their money. ;)

[dohcvtec]

Hey Man Del Sols can make awesome track cars.. Light, high revving, nimble.. That sounds like a winning combination to me!



Hmm.. I'm an 80% on attending this event. I'll have to see if my work will let me go for the day. Phear the Del Slow!


The Del Sol has been my dedicated track car for 2 years now. It was much quicker when it had the 1.8L type R motor in there, its back to the 1.6L for now. The car is still a blast to drive and VERY cheap. Bryan is right, it puts as much torque to the gound that is needed to torque the lugnuts. :P

[wilson1]

Tracker
1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in] :lol:

[lancerboy]

hey Rodger,

is there gonna be a class for beginners? if yes, could you please post up the details.

thanks in advance.

geoff 8)

[ThePerfectLine]

I am assuming you mean a classroom session prior to the event. There will be one, but I am waiting for all the beginners to sign up, so I can see where everyone lives, and then reserve a rec center room in the appropriate city.

It will be the week before the event, and if I have a huge array of locations where people live I will most likely have 2 classes to accomodate most people.

The key right now is that we need to get the "C" group filled with signups so that I can finalize the locations and dates for the classes!

So tell your friends to sign up sooner rather than later..





hey Rodger,

is there gonna be a class for beginners? if yes, could you please post up the details.

thanks in advance.

geoff 8)

[Lurk]

My uncle will also be coming with his 996 GT3 also to track.


MMM, porsches taste good. ;)


As Tam would say, I applaud your ambition. LOL ;)

[Stormtrooper]

Tracker
1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in] :lol:
18.Stormtrooper

K I'm in... too many evos going to miss out on this one. *Screw the heat, I run straight 100 anyways =D

[earlyapex]

Tracker
1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in] :lol:
18.Stormtrooper
19. EarlyApex ( Helping instruct as well )

I'm signing up today. ;)

[vtluu]

I'll be with NCRC at TH for both days that weekend (gonna get some coaching to get into wheel-to-wheel racing with ARC), and also have another invitation-only track day at TH that month, so that's quite enough TH for me in one month. Have fun though. 8)

[evo637]

Alright I am in. How hot does it get in July anyway. :D I'll be sure to change my colant and add some water wetter.

[earlyapex]

Alright I am in. How hot does it get in July anyway. :D I'll be sure to change my colant and add some water wetter.


Hot

[Stormtrooper]

cool... should be a fun time Cel =D

Who's staying there Wednesday night? I usually stay at the Pheasant, but maybe we can get a group evo rate or something =D

[evo637]

cool... should be a fun time Cel =D

Who's staying there Wednesday night? I usually stay at the Pheasant, but maybe we can get a group evo rate or something =D




I might stay on wednesday night. I am tired of leaving my house at 4:00am :lol:

[wilson1]

Jeff,
what time are you leaving?

[evo637]

We all could also caravan up to THill

[BigEd925]

ill be staying wednesday night as well.

[wilson1]

where do u guys want to meet at

[evo637]

Anywhere is fine with me as long as its not the oposite way. I live in Fremont by the way.

[wilson1]

what time is everyone leaving?

[BigEd925]

Im in Concord this might a good meeting spot for everyone comming from dublin and san jose area. I have never been up to thill so Im not sure on what time to leave.

[ThePerfectLine]

All of us guys running the event will be staying at the Pheasant as well. All you guys will be able to pre-reg Wednesday night so that you dont have to bother with it in the morning as well. Except an email about a week before the event with information about exactly where and what times we will do Wednesday night pre-reg.

Dont forget guys, you have to go and sign up for the event at www.theperfectline.com (follow the link to MotorSportReg and go through the necessary steps). If you dont and you decide to just show up at T Hill you unfortunately wont be allowed to drive..




cool... should be a fun time Cel =D

Who's staying there Wednesday night? I usually stay at the Pheasant, but maybe we can get a group evo rate or something =D

[Stormtrooper]

Hey wilson, it depends on when I get out of work..... I guess I can sneak out early that day =D

A caravan up there would be cool. The only problem is the traffic on the way there. What time were you guys thinking?

[wilson1]

8pm?

[evo637]

8pm sounds good. We just need to decide where to meet

[vtluu]

If you're looking for a meeting place in Willows, I'd suggest the Casa Ramos restaurant bar area, good eats and cheap margaritas. :lol:

It's right next to the Best Western Golden Pheasant and Amerihost hotels.

[earlyapex]

I'll be staying at the Amerihost the night before. It's more expensive but worth every penny for a good night sleep.

Will be nice to see a bunch of evos at the track again. I have a Thill event on June 19th and so far I am the only EVO. :(

[MarkSAE]

Will be nice to see a bunch of evos at the track again. I have a Thill event on June 19th and so far I am the only EVO. :(


Hey Bryan,

Is that the Got Guts event? I am seriously thinking about going to that event too. But my wallet is not going to like it!

[wilson1]

too bad june 19 is on a monday!

:(

[ob4]

Tracker
1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
18. ob4

[earlyapex]

too bad june 19 is on a monday!

:(


7/6 is on a thursday so what's the problem? ;)

[earlyapex]

Hey Bryan,

Is that the Got Guts event?* I am seriously thinking about going to that event too.* But my wallet is not going to like it!


Yup! I'll be helping instruct at that one too.

[earlyapex]

Since OB4 deleted me. :x

1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
19. EarlyApex ( Helping instruct as well )
20. ob4

[wilson1]

too bad june 19 is on a monday!

:(


7/6 is on a thursday so what's the problem? ;)



7/6 is a special one-time grant from the boss. :D
Main Problem is , liked most folks, during the wkday i need to work, or else, wifey is gonna kill me! :lol:

[ThePerfectLine]

Ill be at the Got Guts event too on June 19th.. Instructing a friend who is on track for his first time, and getting in some driving time. I have 3 track events in June, Now THATS a good month!







Will be nice to see a bunch of evos at the track again. I have a Thill event on June 19th and so far I am the only EVO. :(


Hey Bryan,

Is that the Got Guts event? I am seriously thinking about going to that event too. But my wallet is not going to like it!

[earlyapex]

Ill be at the Got Guts event too on June 19th..* Instructing a friend who is on track for his first time, and getting in some driving time.* I have 3 track events in June, Now THATS a good month!


Nice, I'll meet you there first! Is Will going to that one too?

[ThePerfectLine]

Nope, he is saving his vacation days so he can do his Nurburgring trip later this year. (bastard!!!!!) I mean come on who would pick 3 days driving at the 'ring' over Thunderhill... Sheesh! :)





Ill be at the Got Guts event too on June 19th.. Instructing a friend who is on track for his first time, and getting in some driving time. I have 3 track events in June, Now THATS a good month!


Nice, I'll meet you there first! Is Will going to that one too?

[redvolution]

Nope, he is saving his vacation days so he can do his Nurburgring trip later this year. (bastard!!!!!) I mean come on who would pick 3 days driving at the 'ring' over Thunderhill... Sheesh! :)

=) hee hee I'm super excited. The BMW club of Germany organizes it and a BMW CCA member from San Diego organizes trips from the US. They rent out the track for 3 days. First 2 days are lead-follow with classroom and on the third day everyone is evaluated for smoothness, the right line, and speed.

[dohcvtec]

Nope, he is saving his vacation days so he can do his Nurburgring trip later this year. (bastard!!!!!) I mean come on who would pick 3 days driving at the 'ring' over Thunderhill... Sheesh! :)

=) hee hee I'm super excited. The BMW club of Germany organizes it and a BMW CCA member from San Diego organizes trips from the US. They rent out the track for 3 days. First 2 days are lead-follow with classroom and on the third day everyone is evaluated for smoothness, the right line, and speed.


You'll love that track. I loved it even in my heavy under powerd rental mercedes turbo diesel wagon for only 2 laps. :)

[lancerboy]

8pm?
how about 8-8:30 pm. depends on the meeting place. i'll be coming from Union City, staright from work.

[evo637]

8pm?
how about 8-8:30 pm. depends on the meeting place. i'll be coming from Union City, staright from work.


kumusta pare pupunta ka pala sa THill. We should meet up in Union City before going to the officail meeting place, since I live near by in Fremont.

Cel

[lancerboy]

8pm?
how about 8-8:30 pm. depends on the meeting place. i'll be coming from Union City, staright from work.


kumusta pare pupunta ka pala sa THill. We should meet up in Union City before going to the officail meeting place, since I live near by in Fremont.

Cel


hey kmusta Cel! meeting up in union city sounds good.

geoff

[Stormtrooper]

that sounds good 8pm in union city... maybe I should start a thread for this caravan.

[lancerboy]

that sounds good 8pm in union city... maybe I should start a thread for this caravan.
what you guys think of meeting up in Jollibee?

[dohcvtec]

I'll be seeing you guys on the 6th. :)

1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
19. EarlyApex ( Helping instruct as well )
20. ob4
21. dohcvtec ( Also helping instruct, in the Evo most likely)

[ThePerfectLine]

I'll be seeing you guys on the 6th. :)

1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13.redvolution (I'll be instructing and helping Rodger run the event)
14. redtydsf
15. Bernardio
16. Hagakure
17. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
19. EarlyApex ( Helping instruct as well )
20. ob4
21. dohcvtec ( Also helping instruct, in the Evo most likely)
22. ThePerfectLine (hell I might as well put my name here, I am running the thing!)

[Unowned]

hmm, still don't know if i'm coming yet or not... i'll sign up soon if i am

[wilson1]

hmm, still don't know if i'm coming yet or not... i'll sign up soon if i am


why not?
Thought you want to track your car, that's why it's all stripped out, right? :D

[lancerboy]

have you guys send your payments?

[MarkSAE]

Yeah, I mailed my check in last week.

[wilson1]

i will be paying thiswkend,

[evo637]

yep! made my payment last week.. Cant Wait

[SpdElemts]

darn...only if this wasnt the same day as my track day at Altamont raceway park with the 240....maybe next time. kinda miss thunderhill its been awhile...

[lancerboy]

Yeah, I mailed my check in last week.
to whom did you address the check for the payment? is it perfect line or motorsport reg?

geoff

[ThePerfectLine]

If you are going to pay by mailed check you shoudl address it to;

The Perfect Line
P.O. Box 77086
San Francisco, CA 94107-7086

MotorSportReg doesnt acceppt paper checks, and then you would have to pay the extra $9 anyway!

--Rodger






Yeah, I mailed my check in last week.
to whom did you address the check for the payment? is it perfect line or motorsport reg?

geoff

[lancerboy]

thanks rodger. btw, is there any updates regarding the beginners class?

If you are going to pay by mailed check you shoudl address it to;

The Perfect Line
P.O. Box 77086
San Francisco, CA 94107-7086

MotorSportReg doesnt acceppt paper checks, and then you would have to pay the extra $9 anyway!

--Rodger






Yeah, I mailed my check in last week.
to whom did you address the check for the payment? is it perfect line or motorsport reg?

geoff

[ThePerfectLine]

So out of the 17 people who put there name on this list (see this post, I renumbered it for simplcity sake) to drive at the event only 10 have made it to http://www.theperfectline.com/index_event.html to actually sign up and make it official!

Just a reminder to get it done. The sooner you sign up the better it is for us, so that we can plan accordingly, get packets made, numbers assigned, instructors allocated, etc.

1. BigEd925
2. SJCoruja
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4

[SJCoruja]

My work is screwing me on this one and is pulling the approval I had for the day off. :(

1. BigEd925
2.
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4

[dohcvtec]

WEAK!

Matt, don't take that, tell them it is a matter of life or death that you take that day off! :)

[wilson1]

comon guys, if i can arrange a day off from my practice, you should be able to secure a dayoff. :?

[Stormtrooper]

somehow i've been wiped from the list so i'll just add myself again. Signed up and paid for a couple weeks ago.

1. BigEd925
2.
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4
18. Stormtrooper

[KareBearPowa]

ahha that list is all jacked up now.

It had 22 last page:

http://www.norcalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=10804.new;topicseen#new

[ThePerfectLine]

I removed all the people signed up as instructors, so I could let people know who had signed up, and remind people to go to the web site and to actually comlete their signup, lest they show up and not be able to drive!

--Rodger



ahha that list is all jacked up now.

It had 22 last page:

http://www.norcalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=10804.new;topicseen#new

[evo637]

somehow i've been wiped from the list so i'll just add myself again. Signed up and paid for a couple weeks ago.

1. BigEd925
2.
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4
18. Stormtrooper


Me too. I signed up as well and I am not on the list.

[KareBearPowa]

I removed all the people signed up as instructors, so I could let people know who had signed up, and remind people to go to the web site and to actually comlete their signup, lest they show up and not be able to drive!

--Rodger


Ah. See you monday at Got Guts btw. ;)

[ThePerfectLine]

Anybody going to the Got Guts T Hill dayintroduce yourself if you can, since everyone here simply has crazy handles, and I will never know who is who. I am easy to find, I am the only guy with a 330ci with OZ Superleggeras and Number 311! (Or maybe 113, or 131, whatever they tell me to use)

--Rodger





I removed all the people signed up as instructors, so I could let people know who had signed up, and remind people to go to the web site and to actually comlete their signup, lest they show up and not be able to drive!

--Rodger


Ah. See you monday at Got Guts btw. ;)

[smack]

sorry rodger,
doesn't look like i'll have a car ready by the 6th.
if that changes and there's still room i'd be happy to go.

[ThePerfectLine]

Bummer dude... If you get it back in time shoot me an email. I have a feeling I wont max out this event. There are lots of evo's, but no other brand has committed in the same fashion.

I of course would never condone this ;) but I have heard of people renting;

HERTZ
FUN
RENTALS

It is supposedly a DAMN fun way to do a track event, and after some off the cuff calculations it looks like it costs much less to rent a 350z from Hertz for the day than it does to run my car! Between brake fluid changes, tires, brake pads, oil swap, air filters, etc. It is cheaper to simply to spend 75-100 a day to rent a little racer, and then return with some tire and brake wear.





sorry rodger,
doesn't look like i'll have a car ready by the 6th.
if that changes and there's still room i'd be happy to go.

[wilson1]

where can you rent the 350Z at?

[Stormtrooper]

hmmmm very interesting idea =D

[ThePerfectLine]

http://tinyurl.com/j5agf

DAMN, now the only cool cars they have listed are the Miata (which I just rented for $54 for a day, unlim miles, and it only had 42 miles on it when I picked it up!), and the Mustang GT-H. Actually I think this is set for LAX. You have to check to see what FUN rentals they have in SFO and SAC..



where can you rent the 350Z at?

[BigEd925]

they are all auto trans.....hmmmm :(

[ThePerfectLine]

Yeah I know. But at least the miata and the 350z have a good steptronic. The Miata has a 6 speed auto, and will stay in gear until you hit the limiter or until you pop the stick or one of the wheel mounted shift levers.

Its actually pretty cool. Yeah there is a little lag time, but not that bad, and I imagine the 350z is even better.



they are all auto trans.....hmmmm :(

[smack]

lol, i've seen rentals at the track go bad. not to mention that i'll be seting up a new car and would love to just get some laps in it. i'm just not sure i can get the break-in miles
on it in time. i've also heard about some oil pump issues on some cars and definitely want to get some miles on the car before tracking this one.

[ThePerfectLine]

What kind of bad are talking about here? I am curious what your experience has been....



lol, i've seen rentals at the track go bad. not to mention that i'll be seting up a new car and would love to just get some laps in it. i'm just not sure i can get the break-in miles
on it in time. i've also heard about some oil pump issues on some cars and definitely want to get some miles on the car before tracking this one.

[smack]

rental boxster backed it into a tire wall at sears a couple years back with the audi group.
some people mentioned that the rental company also had data aquisition to check speeds.
if you came up over 100mph then insurance is void. oops. :)
i can't verify if that last bit is completely true or not and never heard what the outcome was for the driver, moneywise.

[Stormtrooper]

Hey Rodger, when are you going to find out which run group we'll be in?

[ThePerfectLine]

Well I am still waiting on sign ups, but generally speaking most people will be put into the run group they requested. Right now we are about 1/2 full, so there is still room for people in each run group. TELL YOUR FRIENDS! We could use some more signups.



Hey Rodger, when are you going to find out which run group we'll be in?

[KakimotoEVO]

Signed up and registered today! :D
I am bringing 2 other freinds along too. One in an STi and one in a Supra. Please be nice to them.... :lol:

1. BigEd925
2.
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4
18. Stormtrooper
19. KakimotoEvo

-Adrian

[ThePerfectLine]

Excellent.. Its always nice to have some diversity in cars. I think thats the first STI to sign up actually..

[Stormtrooper]

Signed up and registered today! :D
I am bringing 2 other freinds along too. One in an STi and one in a Supra. Please be nice to them.... :lol:

1. BigEd925
2.
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4
18. Stormtrooper
19. KakimotoEvo

-Adrian


Awesome Adrian! Time to put your crazy autox skills on the track =D

[Unowned]

hmm, still don't know if i'm coming yet or not... i'll sign up soon if i am


why not?
Thought you want to track your car, that's why it's all stripped out, right? :D


It is, but July heat keeps me away from the tracks (see ya in the Fall) 8)

[Devin@SpeedElement]

1. BigEd925
2.
3. DRFTR8
4. Missred
5. Wilson1
6. STR8DVS
7. MarkSAE
8. Lancerboy
9. JayP983 (hopefully il have new tires by then)
10. EVILutionVIII
11.Superman37r1
12.smack (hopefully i'll have a new car by then)
13. redtydsf
14. Bernardio
15. Hagakure
16. Mitch[too lazy to sign in]
17. ob4
18. Stormtrooper
19.* KakimotoEvo
20.* SpeedElement Red Evo (Cal)
21.* SpeedElement White Evo (andy)


If you guys like... we can meet here at the shop around 6 - 7 pm.
then we can caravan there.

We just got our rooms at Amerihost.

We can help for Tech inspection if you guys needed.

i'll keep you guys updated.

Thanks
Devin

[wilson1]

So, let's have a headcount to see where everyone is staying.
amerihost or Pheasant?
Btw,is anyone going to the unlimited event on the day after this event?

[ThePerfectLine]

All the guys running the event will be staying at the Amerihost. Conversely, if you arrive in Willows before 9pm you can pre-register by going to one of our rooms.

When I send out the reminder email next monday it will have my Cel phone number listed so that you can call and find out what room we are staying in (The message on my voice mail will have the room number listed for pre-reg just in case I cant pick up)



So, let's have a headcount to see where everyone is staying.
amerihost or Pheasant?
Btw,is anyone going to the unlimited event on the day after this event?

[wilson1]

All of us guys running the event will be staying at the Pheasant as well. All you guys will be able to pre-reg Wednesday night so that you dont have to bother with it in the morning as well. Except an email about a week before the event with information about exactly where and what times we will do Wednesday night pre-reg.

Dont forget guys, you have to go and sign up for the event at www.theperfectline.com (follow the link to MotorSportReg and go through the necessary steps). If you dont and you decide to just show up at T Hill you unfortunately wont be allowed to drive..




cool... should be a fun time Cel =D

Who's staying there Wednesday night? I usually stay at the Pheasant, but maybe we can get a group evo rate or something =D





Oh, okay!
I thought that you were staying at the Pheasant.
:?

[KakimotoEVO]

Hey Devin,

What was your rate at the Amerihost? Are we getting some kind of group rate?

-Adrian

[ThePerfectLine]

I was going to. But then I found out that the Amerihost was the same price and had FREE internet access, which is a must for my pre-event planning stuff.

The Amerihost is about 200 feet from the Golden Pheasant, which is acorss the street from the Motel 6!



Oh, okay!
I thought that you were staying at the Pheasant.
:?

[ThePerfectLine]

I booked 3 rooms for my guys and the best rate they can give is the "THUNDERHILL" rate, which I believe is $76. I was hoping to work out some better rate, but they basically offer regular rates and T Hill rates, and thats it.. Oh well. If someone gets a better rate, post it up here so the rest of us can call back and wreap the benefits!



Hey Devin,

What was your rate at the Amerihost? Are we getting some kind of group rate?

-Adrian

[Devin@SpeedElement]

Hey Devin,

What was your rate at the Amerihost? Are we getting some kind of group rate?

-Adrian


Adrian..
i got 2 rooms for $79.99 each room.
2 beds in each room as there are 4 of us.
Maybe we'll party on wed nite. :)

Devin

[KareBearPowa]

Amerihost is SO WORTH the extra $$$$$$. Good night sleep = priceless.

It's like $76 with AAA. Also remember there is room tax. It came out to be $79.15 last week when I was there when all is said and done.

[ThePerfectLine]

UPDATE:

The Registration deadline has been extended to July 3rd. We still need more drivers, though right now it looks like there will never be more then 13-15 cars on the track at any given time, giving people LOTS of open track and on-track time.

[ZK]

Btw,is anyone going to the unlimited event on the day after this event?


I'll be there at the unlimited laps event the following day. I don't think I'll be able to make it to this one. I'm only taking 1 day off work.

http://www.norcalevo.net/forum/index.php/topic,10055.0.html

[lancerboy]

UPDATE:

The Registration deadline has been extended to July 3rd. We still need more drivers, though right now it looks like there will never be more then 13-15 cars on the track at any given time, giving people LOTS of open track and on-track time.
any update with regards to the beginners class?

[lancerboy]

So, let's have a headcount to see where everyone is staying.
amerihost or Pheasant?
Btw,is anyone going to the unlimited event on the day after this event?
i might stay at Best Western (Golden Pheasant Inn). $64.95/night.

[crctslt]

I want to go but i have a major issue with the car. If i can get it resolved I will be there with bells on. Assuming there is still room but the time i know for sure. :(

[wilson1]

I want to go but i have a major issue with the car. If i can get it resolved I will be there with bells on. Assuming there is still room but the time i know for sure. :(


what happened to your car?

[crctslt]

Turbo's water feed hose was partially blocked. Centersection on turbo has been overheating and needs to be rebuilt. I thin ki can get it functional for the meet and then have it rebuilt before the GG Lotus meet at the end of the month. I have no idea if they have room still since I have been occupied otherwise. I reallywant to do both as the lotus meet at Th is reverse.


EDIT: Maybe this is just the motivation I need to FINALLY put the 2.4 in and upgrade the cams. :D

[dohcvtec]

Yes, come to the meet, there is plenty of room! And I can't believe you don't have that 2.4 in yet, you're as slow as I am with my other motor. :P

[crctslt]

Well that brings up a good point. Anyone know a good machine shop that can install oil squirters in my block? I am going to pull engine apart and re-assemble anyways and Ireally want to put these in. But so far no luck in finding a shop to do the machine work :x

[DB8GSR]

Anyone know a good machine shop that can install oil squirters in my block? I am going to pull engine apart and re-assemble anyways and Ireally want to put these in. But so far no luck in finding a shop to do the machine work :x


Evan.. try Morgan's in Walnut Creek. They do alot of custom work for domestics.

Morgan's Machine & Marine
Address: 1285 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 939-7346

[KareBearPowa]

Is there a list of the vendors that are 100% for this event?

[ThePerfectLine]

WORKS and Speed Element are definites and Muellerized informs me that they will make it if their race cars make it through this weekend.



Is there a list of the vendors that are 100% for this event?

[john@rre]

Well that brings up a good point. Anyone know a good machine shop that can install oil squirters in my block?

Yep, email me off list for info.

We are at Sears Point, have been here since Weds afternoon. Have the first 2 races of the day Sunday back to back, and also the last race of the day. All races are 30 minutes in length. We just missed lowering our qualifying lap record by a few hundredths of a second in ITE with a 1:45.36, and we are 4th in Super Production and 10th overall for the big bore race. Our guest for this weekend is Jon from TRE, who we are introducing to road racing in the SCCA, he is no stranger to our program, as we have been using TRE transmissions for each of our 17 consecutive SCCA victories. Hope to see you guys later in the week, we shall see what we have left after our marathon day tommorow.

[EVO GRIM]

Is there still room to run? My lake vacation got screwed up so I'd like to get up there. Maybe I can spoon with Bryan and Mike on wed night.

[BigEd925]

I just registered on friday, I think the registration is open until july 3rd.

[KareBearPowa]

Is there still room to run? My lake vacation got screwed up so I'd like to get up there. Maybe I can spoon with Bryan and Mike on wed night.


I believe there is, would be cool to see you out there!

btw, I hate coolant, espically coolant all over my garage floor. :(

[ThePerfectLine]

Reg is closed for our C students, as we only have a small number of instructors. If you are an A or a B driver (i.e. advanced / intermediate) then there is definitely still room!



Is there still room to run? My lake vacation got screwed up so I'd like to get up there. Maybe I can spoon with Bryan and Mike on wed night.

[MarkSAE]

btw, I hate coolant, espically coolant all over my garage floor. :(


Doh.. more headgasket problems?

[KareBearPowa]

Doh.. more headgasket problems?


No, did the 05 recall coolant hose replacement. Didn't want to drain all my coolant so I just let it go all over the place. heh.

[smack]

^^^one more reason to get the koyo radiator. nice little drain plug on the bottor right corner. :)

oh yeah, if i can make it out there is anyone up for some poker the night before?

[BigEd925]

^^^one more reason to get the koyo radiator. nice little drain plug on the bottor right corner. :)

oh yeah, if i can make it out there is anyone up for some poker the night before?



Im always down for some texas hold em. I got some chips we can play with. Ill be comming down with the caravan from union city, we will be leaving at 8pm, dont know how long it takes to get to willows??

[smack]

cool, i'll bring mine set too. just in case we get a bunch of players :)
i know from marin it's 135 miles. 50mi to the 505, 35mi to the 5 and 50mi to willows.
usually i can make it in about 1hr 45min. or so depending on traffic

[KareBearPowa]

So you're coming Sean? Sweet!

[smack]

i'm trying. still need to get some miles on the car and install rollbar, suspension, get allignment, brakes & lines(and motul), roll fenders, blah, blah, blah.

wow, i need to get back to work :lol:

[crctslt]

i'm trying. still need to get some miles on the car and install rollbar, suspension, get allignment, brakes & lines(and motul), roll fenders, blah, blah, blah.

wow, i need to get back to work :lol:




Get to it! *cracks whip*

[wilson1]

Looks liked the weather is going to be around the 90's ]http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/wxdetail/USCA1244?dayNum=2 (http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/wxdetail/USCA1244?dayNum=2[/color)

[Stormtrooper]

hmmm yup going to be a hot day. looking forward to it!

[MarkSAE]

90s is better than 105+!

[KareBearPowa]

Yea low 90's aint so bad. If there is any breeze at all it will feel like mid 80s.

[smack]

i knew i should have ordered a cool shirt system.

still need to swap brake fluid and put on brakes.
and install rollbar and harness.

got all the suspension and wheels on. rolled fenders(with no paint cracking this time, woohoo)

and still have to pack. i might be getting there a bit late. i'll have to meet you guys in the bar.

[KareBearPowa]

Hhaa, Sean, you've had the 9 for what, 3 weeks? lol.

[dohcvtec]

Thats how you do it!!!!

:)

[john@rre]

Well that brings up a good point. Anyone know a good machine shop that can install oil squirters in my block?

Yep, email me off list for info.

We are at Sears Point, have been here since Weds afternoon. Have the first 2 races of the day Sunday back to back, and also the last race of the day. All races are 30 minutes in length. We just missed lowering our qualifying lap record by a few hundredths of a second in ITE with a 1:45.36, and we are 4th in Super Production and 10th overall for the big bore race. Our guest for this weekend is Jon from TRE, who we are introducing to road racing in the SCCA, he is no stranger to our program, as we have been using TRE transmissions for each of our 17 consecutive SCCA victories. Hope to see you guys later in the week, we shall see what we have left after our marathon day tommorow.

We won race 1 for ITE, setting a new race lap record of 1:44.7, then proceeded to take 3rd in Super Production in the 2nd race for us Sunday. The last race of the day saw us suffer from component part failure, which required us to return to socal for repairs. We will not attend this meet as a result, we look forward to the next opportunity for us to run with all of you. Our next race is at Thunderhill August 4-6. Have an excellent day at the track!

[wilson1]

oh bummer, John.
I was looking forward to seeing you guys.
Good luck !

[KareBearPowa]

First off, Rodger and crew put on a great event today. The weather was great, people where great.

Unfortunatly a bunch of evos didn't like today very much and decided to break.

Mine being one of them. I killed 4th gear in my 6spd. 10 laps into the day and blammo. No idea how the hell I killed 4th. So far, every one of the last 3 events I have gone to I have broken something. Yay me. Hopefully this is the hat trick and that's it.

A huge never ending rainbow of carebear love for Marshell for putting my evo on the back of his trailer and dropping it off at my house. I owe you BIG TIME!!!!! By the way, driving Marshells race car all the way back from thunderhill was uhm... interesting.. :shock:

I'll let the other broken evo owners share their experiences.

[dohcvtec]

First off, Rodger and crew put on a great event today. The weather was great, people where great.

+1

Great event, weather was quite good, not too hot for TH in July. Good to see everyone out there, everyone looked great out there on track. Sorry that so many people had mechanical problems. :(

Bryan, do you think warranty would cover it? Wouldn't hurt to call SRM?

[hagakure]

I for one had cooing probs all day...puking coolant after every session....hope it's not another head gasket.

[Matz]

First off, Rodger and crew put on a great event today. The weather was great, people where great.

Unfortunatly a bunch of evos didn't like today very much and decided to break.

Mine being one of them. I killed 4th gear in my 6spd. 10 laps into the day and blammo. No idea how the hell I killed 4th. So far, every one of the last 3 events I have gone to I have broken something. Yay me. Hopefully this is the hat trick and that's it.

A huge never ending rainbow of carebear love for Marshell for putting my evo on the back of his trailer and dropping it off at my house. I owe you BIG TIME!!!!! By the way, driving Marshells race car all the way back from thunderhill was uhm... interesting.. :shock:

I'll let the other broken evo owners share their experiences.


Ah damn, so you did kill your tranny... shiet, how much is that going to cost to fix?

What was interesting about driving Marshall's car, besides that it's wicked loud? :) Clutch is a bit tough to get used to, I would imagine, and maybe the roll cage is scary when driving on the street? Marshall's a great guy, and that was definitely an awesome favor. :thumbsup:

[SpeedElement]

great event guys! much thanks to PerfectLine and those who were involved to make this event possible.

Earlyapex - sorry about your ordeal. If Andy's car didn't break down, we would totally trailer yours.

Smack - hope your issues were minor. (fingers crossed).

Again, overall the event was very well organized and it was a pleasure seeing a lot of you out there.

[MarkSAE]

Great event!* Lotsa track time, lotsa room on track, great organization.* Props to Rodger and crew!

Sorry to hear about everyone's mechanical problems.

This was my first track day w/ my new brake setup.* Racing brake 2-pc front rotors, Hawk DTC-60 front and rear pads.* These pads were very confidence inspiring.* I was able to brake a lot harder and a lot deeper.* It was nice having 100% confidence in my brakes for a change.* Both my rear calipers are now brownbos, so now my fronts and backs are matching.* :)* So I guess the rear brakes do do some work.

Thanks to Kirk@WORKS for taking me out for a few laps.* It was very beneficial to me.* I was able to nail the turn-in point for turn 8 every single time after seeing you do it.* I was also slowly starting to figure out how to go over the top in Turn 5.

I think I got the award for having the most grasshoppers stuck on my grill today.* This was after only ONE session.* Since I was the first car out on the first session, I helped "clean up" the track for everybody.* :)
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10294/normal_IMG_1229.jpg

[MarkSAE]

I for one had cooing probs all day...puking coolant after every session....hope it's not another head gasket.


Percy,

Do you have ARP head studs? Those sometimes need to be re-torqued a few hundred miles after being installed.

[crctslt]

Many thanks to Rodger, Will, and the rest of The Perfect Line guys for putting on such a nice event. I had a great time. Good atmosphere, good weather, and good guys. Personaly I liked the fact the organizers stuck to their schedule. I find it makes the day easier when you can count on getting on the track at a certain time. Nice to meet those of you I hadn't met in person before. Always nice to put a face with the name. A BIG personal thanks to MarkSae for sweeping all the bugs off the track for the rest of us :D

Sorry to see all the odd damage that occured to fellow board members today. Alot of "freak" failures. :? Apparently I am the jinx. Who would have ever thought that all the Evo's would break and the lone 2g would come through unscathed :shock: Well that's not entirely true. I went to the meet with a damaged turbo and proceded to damage it more. It became a bit of a light switch. Nothing much boost wise below 4k rpm and then 25lbs by ~4500 rpm :lol: Also got a few new noises out of the front end today. I had planned to go through and rebuild the wear items already. It is time for new front hubs and a few new bushings anyways.

Again thanks to everyone. I had a great time. :D

[hagakure]

Mark,

No, I have new factory studs. Do those require re-torquing as well?

[evo637]

It was great meeting everyone. Thanks to PerfectLine and crew for putting a great event. I hope you put on another event for norcal evo. Also a big THANKS to Cal and the crew of speedelement for picking up the tab for lunch. :D

~Cel

[MarkSAE]

Mark,

No, I have new factory studs. Do those require re-torquing as well?


Hmm.. I'm not sure. *I guess it couldn't hurt anything to re-torque them to see if that fixes the problem. *That'd be a lot simpler than changing the whole headgasket again.

[dohcvtec]

Mark,

No, I have new factory studs. Do those require re-torquing as well?

Percy, what kind of boost are you running on that car? Maybe you just need to use ARP studs instead of the stockers?

[crctslt]

Mark,

No, I have new factory studs. Do those require re-torquing as well?


Hmm.. I'm not sure. I guess it couldn't hurt anything to re-torque them to see if that fixes the problem. That'd be a lot simpler than changing the whole headgasket again.


From what I understand all head studs require re-torqueing a few hundred miles after installation.

+eleventy on the ARP's Percy. Remember track use Mitsubishi's with stock head studs make baby Jesus cry. :D

[dohcvtec]

Forgot to mention the vendors out there today too. It was nice to see them helping other people with their cars. Also, some good raffle prizes. I myself won a sparco harness. :)

[MarkSAE]

Oh yeah..* props to Speed Element and WORKS for donating all those raffle prizes!* Thanks to WORKS for my t-shirt!

[peter]

I think I got the award for having the most grasshoppers stuck on my grill today. This was after only ONE session. Since I was the first car out on the first session, I helped "clean up" the track for everybody. :)
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10294/normal_IMG_1229.jpg


hahahahah :lol:

[BigEd925]

Was an all around great event. Thanks to Rodger, Will and the whole perfect line crew. A BIG thanks for Bryan for being a great instructor! I would reccommend him to anyone. He is a excellent driver and an even better instuctor.

I think I won the award for the most tape on my front bumper. I wanted to keep her somewhat clean. haha :shock:


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/BigEd925/HT4U6574.jpg

[SpeedElement]

I'm one of the unfortunate 3 that had car troubles. I had an oil leak that resulted from a faulty oil feed line going to the turbo. We caught the leak right after session one, when I saw faint smoke rising out of the engine bay. I suppose I am lucky as it could have been a lot worse if the oil had caught on fire, which isn't totally out of the question in this type of scenario.

Its too bad because I didn't really get a chance to learn the track, but I'm looking forward to the next time out.

No more premade oil lines for me. Back to assembling them by hand. This is the first time I've ever seen SS braided line fail like that. After conversing with another fellow EVO owner, I find out that this isn't an uncommon problem and has happened before.

[SpeedElement]

where is wilson? he took buncha pix! post up!

[Stormtrooper]

besides the failures today it was a great track day. good weather and good people. finally cooked up the a046s for good, time for R comps!

[KakimotoEVO]

Everyone said it already but I want to thanks PerfectLine again for a well organized and fun event. And thank you Works and SpeedElement for coming out and supporting the Evo community!

Props to all you guys in group B for being safe and courteous out there! Some of you guys have very good lines and I learned something new from you everytime I went out!

I am grateful that my Evo made it without any major mechanical issues. My 5th gear syncro did start grinding in the 3rd session, so I just tried to stay on 4th gear most of the time. Devin suggested that I change to Syncromesh and hopefully the problem goes away.

I have some videos (although low quality compare to Terry's and Bryan's) of the runs. I will post them up after some editing... if I can get a hold of an editing software. :)

-Adrian

[Stormtrooper]

I have some videos (although low quality compare to Terry's and Bryan's) of the runs. I will post them up after some editing... if I can get a hold of an editing software. :)

-Adrian


awesome, hopefully some footage of you catching me in there =D

[lancerboy]

this was by far the greatest meet we've had, i think. it was my first time driving my car to the track and it was an experience. my intsructor was really good in giving technical pointers and driving techniques during our sessions. i definitely need some more practice to improve my lines and my turns smoother. what scares me is being hooked on this hobby which is not bank account friendly.

anyways, big ups to the organizers of this event and nice meeting crctlt, stormtrooper, earlyapex, evo grim and biged925.

geoff

[BigEd925]

this was by far the greatest meet we've had, i think. it was my first time driving my car to the track and it was an experience. my intsructor was really good in giving technical pointers and driving techniques during our sessions. i definitely need some more practice to improve my lines and my turns smoother. what scares me is being hooked on this hobby which is not bank account friendly.

anyways, big ups to the organizers of this event and nice meeting crctlt, stormtrooper, earlyapex, evo grim and biged925.

geoff


nice meeting you too geoff, I already see myself being somewhat hooked on tracking. you guys have a support group? hehe

[Evo442]

yeah, my venerable evo 8 broke down out there yesterday too. Upshifted into 4th going down the back straight, and all of a sudden, no power, no boost, (despite plenty of revs) and this nasty whirring/whining sound. Sounds like one of the wheels in my white rabbit. Crossing my fingers that forced performance will take care of me. Turbo's pretty new. Works will be talking to them for me today or next week. I was bummed because Pete (works) was going to datalog/fine tune my P2 flash at the track today. Hard to do with a broken turbo.

Ah well I guess I'll be out of commission for a while. 4th gear synchro is going, and my stock clutch has 50,000 miles and numerous track events on it. While the turbo is being fixed I think I'll have Sheppard Racing work their magic with my tranny and add a quaiffe and clutch as well. Hopefully I'll be up and running soon since my evo is also my daily driver. Hmm... maybe Wilson will lend me an evo?

But, until my turbo broke I was having a great time! Had a blast in my first 2 sessions, (car broke in the 3rd). Kudos to Rodger and Will for putting on a great event. Also enjoyed seeing so many evo owners out there, many of the same old faces and many new ones as well. One of the porsche drivers out there asked me why he always sees so many evos at the track but no sti's... :-)

[EVO GRIM]

Who would have ever thought that all the Evo's would break and the lone 2g would come through unscathed

Hey dont forget about the beater! I was very pleased with the new power and susp. set up and zero problems. I seiously was never over 40% throttle.

Bryan tell the story about when Donna, my instructor saw my car. :shock:

[Matz]

Who would have ever thought that all the Evo's would break and the lone 2g would come through unscathed

Hey dont forget about the beater! I was very pleased with the new power and susp. set up and zero problems. I seiously was never over 40% throttle.

Bryan tell the story about when Donna, my instructor saw my car. :shock:


Your car is a racing machine, not a beater! :)

[Stormtrooper]

sample pics from gotbluemilk are up!

http://gotbluemilk.com/web060706/

[dohcvtec]

sample pics from gotbluemilk are up!

http://gotbluemilk.com/web060706/

Damn, they wasted no time getting those up!

[Matz]

sample pics from gotbluemilk are up!

http://gotbluemilk.com/web060706/

Damn, they wasted no time getting those up!


Wow, very thorough set of pics! (even got pics of the tow trunk...hehe)

[crctslt]

where is wilson? he took buncha pix! post up!


We were trying to talk Wilson into staying for the Unlimited laps event taking place at Thunderhill today. Maybe he stayed :D

[redvolution]

Thanks to all the participants for keeping it clean and maximizing tracktime! Seriously - the red mist was kept in check and we only had a few incidents.

Shame about the myriad mechanical damage. I contributed in a small way - my stock diverter valve really started to flutter. Time to replace it with JDM one I bought months ago from Cal.

I wish I had more time to come over to the shady spot and hang out but my only free time was used to glean some info from the Formula Continental's "pit crew." =) One fun bit: a well driven Formula Continental can turn 1:45s at Thill with 160hp!

Thanks also to our instructors (Bryan, Mike, et al) for taking time out to help some track newbies get started.

-Will

[KareBearPowa]

I like how there are like 6 photos of my car and 20+ each of everyone else.

Oh yea, because I only got like 10 laps in. Bleh. :?

[SpeedElement]

I like how there are like 6 photos of my car and 20+ each of everyone else.

Oh yea, because I only got like 10 laps in. Bleh. :?


Don't feel bad.. Andy and I didn't get that many photos either. But regardless, still was a fun event :)

[Stormtrooper]

A picture to remember yesterday:

http://gotbluemilk.com/web060706/16/images/HT4U5569.JPG

At least this mechanical was resolved within a session.

[KakimotoEVO]

Where did they hook onto your car? That reminds me that I should get a tow hook in front. If my car was towed that way, I am pretty sure my CF lip would be gone.

[EFIxMR]

hey adrian, i got some good ideas for tow hook, hit me up

[ThePerfectLine]

Thanks everyone for making yesterday an amazing day. We had a great turnout, LOTS and LOTS of evo's and while the evo's did not shine in the 'reliability' category yesterday, they more then made up for it in proving how fast a $30k car can be!

WORKS and Speed Element also deserve a thanks for being there and for offering everything they did, rides, working on cars, donating raffle prizes. I also want to thank everyone that stepped up and instructed, 2 of which (David the red m coupe, and Dennis in the Black Mini Cooper) driving all the way down from Portland to do so! And Dito at Gotbluemilk.com. He took some awesome photos of everyone and donated some prints to the raffle as well. I highly recommened checking out his work.

Once again, thanks. Look for our next event sometime in September, once we finalize a date and location You can be rest assured I'll be posting here!

p.s. We ended up having 43 registered drivers and cars (which includes the instructors). I believe there were about 25 EVOs that were driving, the most surprisingly quick car (IMO) was Dennis in his almost stock and street-tired Mini Cooper S and our most exotic car was a Van Diemen Formula Continental that was seriously fun to watch around the turns!

[wilson1]

Hello everyone, it was a blast being back on the track after a 16 months hiatus from Thill.

Big Thanks to The Perfect Line, Mike aka Drftr8 for setting up this awesome trackday!

SpeedElement and Works for tracksupport and raffle goodies!

Perhaps the best freebie is from Devin, Cal, Andy and Mike @ SpeedElement for getting a free lunch for everyone who did not bring anything to eat! 8)

It sure was nice seeing everyone again, and some new members.
21 evos came, both instructors and members.

First few sessions was a whole new learning experience, and seattime with Mike and Percy really helps improve my turn-in, apex and turn out points, with a much better racing line. It sure was alot harder than i remembered. :shock:
Percy was off the hook driving his race car, and it feels so well balanced, although it must have been me throwing myself around, as he claims his time improves by 2 secs with me seating in the car ! :lol:
Mike was just as awesome with his stock evo, with the advans howling and begging for mercy, kinda makes me wished i should have use my E 9 instead and have been just as fast and not have to drive home with hot air blasting into my face at over 100 degs! :x
Bryan was going to give me a ride-along and his damn transmission gave out! :(
Thank god for Marshall getting Bryan home. 8)
One thing i noticed that i noticed was how similar the racing lines are for the advance group, and for the beginning and intermediate groups, make sure to get seat-time with the advance group, and yes, makes all of us a little bit more humble, they are that much better!!!!!! :D

For the guys with the mechanical problems, hope all goes well, and hopefully see you all back on the track soon.

Throughout the day, guys were very courteous on the track with pointbys as needed, and it was very easy for me as my arm and finger still sore from them. :lol:

I was going to stay for the friday event, but decided to head home as i was gone for 4 trackdays within the past 7 days, and need to stay with the family for some quality time before i have to sleep in the sofa :lol:!

Again, Thanks to The Perfect Line, NCE, SpeedElement, and Works for all the hard work and help with our community !

BTW, is there anyone ready for another NCE trackday? :D

Big Thanks to SpeedElement for towing my evo up, although i have to drive it back down as they have to pickup one of the wounded warriors.
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20001%20%28Large%29.jpg
Thanks to Eric for giving me a ride to the track, he's doing 4 days of tracktime from thurs to sun! :shock:
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20005%20%28Large%29.jpg
It was a nice and clear morning heading to the track.
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20006%20%28Large%29.jpg
Check in time!
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20010%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20009%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20008%20%28Large%29.jpg
Mandatory driver's meeting
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20017%20%28Large%29.jpg
Free lunch @ SpeedElement :D
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20023%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20022%20%28Large%29.jpg
Heading to the mid day driver's meeting
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20032%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20036%20%28Large%29.jpg
Mike with his prize!
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20047%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20038%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20037%20%28Large%29.jpg

[wilson1]

http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20052%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20051%20%28Large%29.jpg
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20092%20%28Large%29.jpg

more at http://norcalevo.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=22

[Stormtrooper]

SpeedElement and Works for tracksupport and raffle goodies!


+1, thanks vendors for coming out!



Perhaps the best freebie is from Devin, Cal, Andy and Mike @ SpeedElement for getting a free lunch for everyone who did not bring anything to eat! 8)


Yeah I can't believe I forgot to thank them again here for the lunch!!! I'll have to thank them with my order for 2-piece rotors....



BTW, is there anyone ready for another NCE trackday? :D


Yes. Next weekend maybe? :lol:


Hey Adrian, from your videos what kind of lap times were you getting? I'm not sure where I'm at and I figure that I'll add some time to your times to get a ballpark figure.

[RgistRdShowoffIX]

Anyone know how that black Exige did?

Looks like a fun track day. =( Wish I coulda went. ^.^ haha I'm also low on moolah but time wasn't on my side either.

[dohcvtec]

Here is a clip from the last session I did, my student (who's supra broke down mid-day :( ) wanted to see what it was like at speed. Kirk, I apologize now for including you cooking your brakes into turn 9 :lol:

http://www.norcalmotorsports.org/users/video/thunderhill/t-hillPerfectLineEvent070606.wmv

Don't mind the abnoxious wind noise and my huge dome of a head getting in the way. :lol: I was doing 2:16~2:17 lap times pretty consistantly through out the day. I think I started to pick up speed towards the end of the day, but someone took down the lap timer transponder after lunch. :( Looks like the del sol is about 2-3 seconds faster per lap right now.

[dohcvtec]

Mike with his prize!
http://norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/NCE%20%2314%20Track%2C%20Thunderhill%20%2007-06-2006%20047%20%28Large%29.jpg

haha, I looke like I'm looking at Percy saying "Thats right, I got the harness, what now?" :lol:

[evo_dadi]

dayum i i really missed this event :( hope theres another track day meet that i can go to ;)

[crctslt]

Anyone know how that black Exige did?

Looks like a fun track day. =( Wish I coulda went. ^.^ haha I'm also low on moolah but time wasn't on my side either.


The Exige was in group C. Looked like it might have been the owners first time out.

[ThePerfectLine]

Yeah it was. He progressed very quickly, but ultimately spun towards the end of the day.. That car though can be a monster in the hands of someone very skilled....





Anyone know how that black Exige did?

Looks like a fun track day. =( Wish I coulda went. ^.^ haha I'm also low on moolah but time wasn't on my side either.


The Exige was in group C. Looked like it might have been the owners first time out.

[KareBearPowa]

Anyone know how that black Exige did?

Looks like a fun track day. =( Wish I coulda went. ^.^ haha I'm also low on moolah but time wasn't on my side either.


The Exige was in group C. Looked like it might have been the owners first time out.


he was one of the faster peeps in C from what I saw and of course extra points for the Exige looking absolutly fugging badass in all black.

Also looked great spinning in front of my student in turn 4. Hahaha.

[Bernardio]

It was a cool meet and I must thank SpeedElement and the wonderful NCE folk for helping me troubleshoot my minor mechanical. I was lucky it was just a blown intercooler hose which was fixed before the after lunch sessions.

I was towed using a rope attached to the stock strut bar and a pillow to keep the hood from latching.


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Shooting flames and ready to receive some flames for not checking my hood before I got on the track :?

[EVO GRIM]

I'm jealous. Shiv didn't ask me if I wanted flames with that.

Lucky you didnt have another mechanical after that one.

[MarkSAE]

Yeah, that was pretty crazy how you had a continuous flame coming out of your tailpipe like that. It was like a candle.. haha..

[Matz]

So how much instruction time did people get? I might be able to swing the next meet if I can get a lot of help. :wink:

[dohcvtec]

All day long man. :)

[hagakure]

Hello everyone, it was a blast being back on the track after a 16 months hiatus from Thill.

Big Thanks to The Perfect Line, Mike aka Drftr8 for setting up this awesome trackday!

SpeedElement and Works for tracksupport and raffle goodies!

Perhaps the best freebie is from Devin, Cal, Andy and Mike @ SpeedElement for getting a free lunch for everyone who did not bring anything to eat! 8)

It sure was nice seeing everyone again, and some new members.
21 evos came, both instructors and members.

First few sessions was a whole new learning experience, and seattime with Mike and Percy really helps improve my turn-in, apex and turn out points, with a much better racing line. It sure was alot harder than i remembered. :shock:
Percy was off the hook driving his race car, and it feels so well balanced, although it must have been me throwing myself around, as he claims his time improves by 2 secs with me seating in the car ! :lol:
Mike was just as awesome with his stock evo, with the advans howling and begging for mercy, kinda makes me wished i should have use my E 9 instead and have been just as fast and not have to drive home with hot air blasting into my face at over 100 degs! :x
Bryan was going to give me a ride-along and his damn transmission gave out! :(
Thank god for Marshall getting Bryan home. 8)
One thing i noticed that i noticed was how similar the racing lines are for the advance group, and for the beginning and intermediate groups, make sure to get seat-time with the advance group, and yes, makes all of us a little bit more humble, they are that much better!!!!!! :D

For the guys with the mechanical problems, hope all goes well, and hopefully see you all back on the track soon.

Throughout the day, guys were very courteous on the track with pointbys as needed, and it was very easy for me as my arm and finger still sore from them. :lol:

I was going to stay for the friday event, but decided to head home as i was gone for 4 trackdays within the past 7 days, and need to stay with the family for some quality time before i have to sleep in the sofa :lol:!

Again, Thanks to The Perfect Line, NCE, SpeedElement, and Works for all the hard work and help with our community !

BTW, is there anyone ready for another NCE trackday? :D

Big Thanks to SpeedElement for towing my evo up, although i have to drive it back down as they have to pickup one of the wounded warriors.
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Thanks to Eric for giving me a ride to the track, he's doing 4 days of tracktime from thurs to sun! :shock:
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It was a nice and clear morning heading to the track.
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Check in time!
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Mandatory driver's meeting
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Free lunch @ SpeedElement :D
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Heading to the mid day driver's meeting
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Mike with his prize!
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Hey Wilson...
Glad you had fun, and thanks for th ecompliment!:)

It was a great day...the track was slippery though, Bryan and I both noticed that from 3-6 there was much less grip than usual...yes, I was faster with wilson in the car...ran a 2:06.9 with him in the second session, first session was 2:08...did not have my timer on for the rest of the day...again, great fun, good folks, glad to see you all, sorry about all the mechanical woes. Looking forward to the next Perfect Line event, Kudos Roger and Crew!

[Matz]

All day long man. :)


mmmm... I need to do the next meet then, since it'll be "instructional" and not a "track day"... if you know what I mean. :wink:

[MarkSAE]

mmmm... I need to do the next meet then, since it'll be "instructional" and not a "track day"... if you know what I mean. :wink:


Dave,

If you want to do an instructional day, perhaps you should do one of these Thunderhill Driving School days. I've personally never done it, but others who have say good things about it.
http://www.thunderhill.com/html/driving_school.html

[MarkSAE]

Perhaps the track's lack of grip compared to previous trips had something to do w/ the amount of traffic that's been on the track during the previous few days?* According to the track schedule, 7/5 had nothing scheduled, and 7/1 - 7/4 were all motorcycle days.* So the m/c guys, being a lot lighter, definitely don't lay down as much rubber on the track as cars... so maybe that had something to do w/ the lost traction.