4/28-29/2007 FLR SCCA Solo event #1 @ RIT

[MXS]

roll call!

Who's going? I know I'll be there. :)

Info:
http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/schedule.html
http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/

[ArchdukeFerdinand]

Assuming my water pump replacement goes well on Saturday, I'll be there driving slowly but loudly and shooting flames all over the place.

edit: 00 NSM2

[traumadog]

Hmm... Working :(

[Silver]

In. Possibly with my own car, too. Amazing. /bitterness over not having her car back yet.

[JohnS]

Pre-registered a while ago. I should be there running Azenis on steelies. :lol: There's still a few things I need to purchase prior to the event.

As an aside, can anyone recommend a good digital tire pressure gauge that I can buy locally? The battery died on my old Accutire gauge, and I guess it needs to be recalibrated after replacing the battery or something.

EDIT: BTW, the event is on the 29th. :P

[Kansei]

I should be there :)

edit: 323NSM ftw :D

[Black03SpecV]

Gee... let me think. Yeah, I'll be there. Hopefully with wheels, otherwise I'll be slow again.

[xxchuncexx]

Gee... let me think. Yeah, I'll be there. Hopefully with wheels, otherwise I'll be slow again.

Car isn't done, and I'm outta town. Count me out.
I want to hit the xerox one coming up....need more time to finish this stupid car!

[Mike Smith]

I'll be there trying to defend my 4th place in Road Tire

[sleeprb20]

13 STX... with KA powa!!

[Jephro]

EDIT: BTW, the event is on the 29th. :P


There are two events, there is an AutoX on the 29th, and also a test/tune on the 28th I believe. I am in for both of them. Afterall... I have to get used to my STI through cones, what better way than to have a Test/Tune the day before an event. :lol:

[McMoo]

EDIT: BTW, the event is on the 29th. :P


There are two events, there is an AutoX on the 29th, and also a test/tune on the 28th I believe. I am in for both of them. Afterall... I have to get used to my STI through cones, what better way than to have a Test/Tune the day before an event. :lol:

I'll be at the Auto-x Sunday, no test and tune because it's D-Day at U of R. I'll be in the black SRT-4, 13NSM, I want to crack the top 5 in novice, but we'll see, it's only going to be my 3rd event.

[bracciA4]

what time dose it start on sat? i have to work till 3 but im off sunday. im new to all this so what do i need to know befour i get their?

[Black03SpecV]

what time dose it start on sat? i have to work till 3 but im off sunday. im new to all this so what do i need to know befour i get their?

http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm

[Protonus]

Pre-Reg'd
36NSM
Skeet Skeet.

[MXS]

EDIT: BTW, the event is on the 29th. :P


jesus h. christ, I should know better. http://roclife.perception.cc/albums/smilies/ham.gif

edited :P

[Black03SpecV]

As a side note, did everyone get their Sportscar Mag this week? Check out the sweet Rallycross Project car they worked with on page 38!! ;)

[cbass]

NSM 9

Brad, are we going to have a dry run in the van? I think some of us need to refresh ourselves on the software.

[Silver]

As a side note, did everyone get their Sportscar Mag this week? Check out the sweet Rallycross Project car they worked with on page 38!! ;)

I saw that! Of course, my first reaction was OMFG the paint! But I guess that's a moot concern with RallyX cars, haha!

[CONEVADR]

for bracciA4...

My post count isn't high enough for links yet, but there's a Quick Start Guide on our web site flr-scca dot com. It's an older version, but the updated one will be there in the next day or two. (thanks MXS). Silver also had an awesome thread on here under the "Intro to Autocross dinner" thread.

Basically, get there as early as possible. Registration is open from 8am to 9:30am, but I would say that you should really be there by 8:30 so you can get comfortable with the environment without rushing.

Come to the "Novice Tent" which is a pop up canopy with "Novice" on the side, and we'll get you started on your day.

George M (AS 91)

[Black03SpecV]

NSM 9

Brad, are we going to have a dry run in the van? I think some of us need to refresh ourselves on the software.

We're planning that for the Test & Tune on Saturday. Will you be there? Jake and I tested all the equipment Monday night. Everything seems to be in good working order so far as we can tell. Other than that, nothing has really changed from last year.

[Kansei]

13 STX... with KA powa!!

you can turbo a car and run in STX? sick.. bah I'm still in sm though :P

[Black03SpecV]

13 STX... with KA powa!!

you can turbo a car and run in STX? sick.. bah I'm still in sm though :P

Um... no. Do tell?

[bracciA4]

cool thanks for the info i wish i could make it out on sat. to get used to it but i gotta work both my jobs ( wehner mower and the at the diplomat party house later on sat night) so if its not to late of a night and the weather looks good ill be out their on sunday if not ill make it to another even for sure ill keep every one posted

[Kansei]

13 STX... with KA powa!!

you can turbo a car and run in STX? sick.. bah I'm still in sm though :P

Um... no. Do tell?

I figure he was talking about the car in his sig.. unless of course that's an interfooler I see :P

[Black03SpecV]

13 STX... with KA powa!!

you can turbo a car and run in STX? sick.. bah I'm still in sm though :P

Um... no. Do tell?

I figure he was talking about the car in his sig.. unless of course that's an interfooler I see :P

The one that says 'RIP Need a new sig pic'? I'm guessing that's not it;)

[ArchdukeFerdinand]

^Yeah, all I'm gonna say is that the RB-powered chassis met an untimely end.

[chiuman]

NSM 9

Brad, are we going to have a dry run in the van? I think some of us need to refresh ourselves on the software.

We're planning that for the Test & Tune on Saturday. Will you be there? Jake and I tested all the equipment Monday night. Everything seems to be in good working order so far as we can tell. Other than that, nothing has really changed from last year.

I registered for the T&T on Sat, but haven't received any confirmation. Was I to late or should I just show up?

[Mike Smith]

Novice has 21 entries so far - making it, as usual, the largest class

2nd largest - Road Tire with 11

[sleeprb20]

with KA powa!!

(KA24E is the stock engine)

[Lysol]

Novice has 21 now damn, I can only imagine how many more will show up the day of. Looks like we're getting 4 runs...

[dmoffitt]

I'm there, not sure what # 6 or 48 - emod (laffo) in the Z, don't have tires for the bimmer yet...

[BPipe95]

i think i am going to go watch... cass keeps yelling at me to go, so i figure what the hell might as well.

[Silver]

Have you ever tried it Brad?

[Kansei]

If you go to spectate you'll really, really wish you took the car out. I don't care if it is just a couple days old ;)

[Black03SpecV]

Have you ever tried it Brad?

Um... yeah?

Or is there a different Brad?

[Silver]

Ahahah! Sorry, wrong Brad... I should have been more explicit!

BPipe (aka, the other Brad): You should at least ask Cass to co-drive ;)

[CONEVADR]

The Novice Class is an event within the event. The first one of the year is always one of the best attended by the Novices. Hopefully we can get more of them to stick this year. Any ideas or suggestions... I'm listening...

George M (AS 91)

[BPipe95]

Have you ever tried it Brad?

hell I have never even been to one much less run the course. So this will be my first experience, I hope it is a good one.

[cbass]

Ahahah! Sorry, wrong Brad... I should have been more explicit!

BPipe (aka, the other Brad): You should at least ask Cass to co-drive ;)

Brad and I codriving is a bad plan. You've driven the neon and know how horrible it is. And he will not let me drive the stupid-ru competitively yet.

ps - George, can Brad (edit: bpiperelli transmarobird siqqqq) ride with me for a run or two?

[MrSmith]

Are there any mods/admins from the flr-scca website on roclife?
I signed up back on the 20th so I can pre register for the event but my account still hasnt been approved :(

[MXS]

Are there any mods/admins from the flr-scca website on roclife?
I signed up back on the 20th so I can pre register for the event but my account still hasnt been approved :(

PM Brad (Black03SpecV (http://www.roclife.org/forums/member.php?u=4157))
He wrote the preregistration system, he should be able to help you :)

[brilliantyellowg60]

i'd rather do paced laps @ watkins ;)

I'll be at all the seneca events though :D

[Black03SpecV]

Are there any mods/admins from the flr-scca website on roclife?
I signed up back on the 20th so I can pre register for the event but my account still hasnt been approved :(

PM Brad (Black03SpecV (http://www.roclife.org/forums/member.php?u=4157))
He wrote the preregistration system, he should be able to help you :)

There's no waiting period for registration so I'm not sure what he's referring to. To register for local events, just go to:

http://soloreg.flr-scca.com

[cornykorn21]

I'll be there on Sunday!!!

Yay 2nd autox of the season for me. Stock Street Mod :)

[Tevenor]

Stock Street Mod? :confused:

[Black03SpecV]

I'll be there on Sunday!!!

Yay 2nd autox of the season for me. Stock Street Mod :)


Stock Street Mod? :confused:


Yes, this confuses me :confused:

[MXS]

road tire, street mod?

[cornykorn21]

I'll be there on Sunday!!!

Yay 2nd autox of the season for me. Stock Street Mod :)


Stock Street Mod? :confused:


Yes, this confuses me :confused:

My mods include... short shifter, flywheel. I love joking about how little I'm modded. Although I was able to hold my own last weekend so it's not a bad thing.

[cbass]

I can't wait to see Sean sling the new GVR4 around in GS.

[MrSmith]

I was referring to my forum account:

"Welcome to Finger Lakes Region SCCA Forums Forums

Please keep this email for your records. Your account information is as follows:

----------------------------
Username: MrSmith
Password: ***
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Your account is currently inactive, the administrator of the board will need to
activate it before you can log in. You will receive another email when this has
occured."

I didnt know that you can pre reg without being on the forum.
Registered and looking forward to the event.

edit - shameless plug for the subaru people, I still have a brand new set of R comps for sale mounted and ready to go if youre in need of tires. No charge for delivery to the event ;)
http://www.roclife.org/forums/showthread.php?t=80261

[cbass]

Meesta Spliff, click the link Brad posted. You should be able to register for the event registration software there.

The forums are dead.

[Kansei]

I'll be there on Sunday!!!

Yay 2nd autox of the season for me. Stock Street Mod :)


Stock Street Mod? :confused:


Yes, this confuses me :confused:

My mods include... short shifter, flywheel. I love joking about how little I'm modded. Although I was able to hold my own last weekend so it's not a bad thing.

I'm not sure what's worse.. that, or me being in street mod with ~115whp in a wagon :P

If I was doing it for the competition I'd probably care.. but I do it to beat the piss out of my car without getting a ticket and to have craploads of fun :)

[CONEVADR]

Ahahah! Sorry, wrong Brad... I should have been more explicit!

BPipe (aka, the other Brad): You should at least ask Cass to co-drive ;)

Brad and I codriving is a bad plan. You've driven the neon and know how horrible it is. And he will not let me drive the stupid-ru competitively yet.

ps - George, can Brad (edit: bpiperelli transmarobird siqqqq) ride with me for a run or two?
As listed in the 2007 Supps (which are finally posted)...

"If the driver or passenger is in the Novice Class, then the other occupant in the car must be a registered instructor."

This allows for Novices to ride along with Instructors. We'll be easy to find, and are friendly and usually don't mind taking passengers. My policy is that I'll take passengers for the first three runs, but not on the last one or two when the event is on the line.

I've got a little bit of mixed feelings about Novice ride alongs. On one hand, it's a great experience. On the other hand, it can be a little overwhelming. You have to be very careful that the Novice understand that they are not up to your level of preparation. I had a Novice almost put his WRX into the fence at BIMP after riding with me and trying to use my braking point at the end of the long straight.

George M (AS 91)

[Mike Smith]

it can be a little overwhelming. You have to be very careful that the Novice understand that they are not up to your level of preparation.
George M (AS 91)

George - we're talking about Cass here - I really don't think that would be a problem :P

[Silver]

^ AHAHAHAHA. Pwned.

[cornykorn21]

I'm not sure what's worse.. that, or me being in street mod with ~115whp in a wagon :P

If I was doing it for the competition I'd probably care.. but I do it to beat the piss out of my car without getting a ticket and to have craploads of fun :)

Being under powered is great no throttle management needed. The pedal is either on the floor or... well there isn't really another useful choice.

[Mike Smith]

I'm not sure what's worse.. that, or me being in street mod with ~115whp in a wagon

Try it with 50 crank hp - 1979 Fiat 128 hatch. At least it made it harder to overcome the massive 145/SR80-13 tires.

Like this one - except mine was blue
http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200603/goldorak_2006_1141680309_fiat_2.jpg

[dmoffitt]

Hopefully we can get more of them to stick this year. Any ideas or suggestions...

Here's one: suggest / let / request that Novices "throw away" their first run.

The "old" school of thought was make 'em walk the course, maybe even several times. Perhaps it's a throwback to the days of us being lucky to get 3 runs in before dusk. But I can say this, I learned SOOO much more having the first couple laps at Lime Rock and NHIS be full course yellow, just being told the line of the track and not worrying at ALL about speed. (still walk it, but don't ONLY walk it to learn - an instructor telling you "you want to be left here" or "brake later there" etc is invaluable).

Sure, a Novice could chose to do this on their own, but lets be honest - we all get out there and want to be "Fast" - and it takes time to realize that, yes, your instructor is right, there's truth to "slow is fast - so rather than people get frustrated, lost, DNF, etc - suggest to them they reeeeealy take it easy the first run.

Then again, you might already be doing this, as I haven't been a Novice for several years. Just my $.02 :)

[Silver]

Last year my instructors always stressed to "go slow" on my first run to do just that... figure out the course, find the line, etc. I'm pretty sure it's something that is stressed to other/all novices as well.

[Kansei]

Hopefully we can get more of them to stick this year. Any ideas or suggestions...

Here's one: suggest / let / request that Novices "throw away" their first run.

The "old" school of thought was make 'em walk the course, maybe even several times. Perhaps it's a throwback to the days of us being lucky to get 3 runs in before dusk. But I can say this, I learned SOOO much more having the first couple laps at Lime Rock and NHIS be full course yellow, just being told the line of the track and not worrying at ALL about speed. (still walk it, but don't ONLY walk it to learn - an instructor telling you "you want to be left here" or "brake later there" etc is invaluable).

Sure, a Novice could chose to do this on their own, but lets be honest - we all get out there and want to be "Fast" - and it takes time to realize that, yes, your instructor is right, there's truth to "slow is fast - so rather than people get frustrated, lost, DNF, etc - suggest to them they reeeeealy take it easy the first run.

Then again, you might already be doing this, as I haven't been a Novice for several years. Just my $.02 :)

^^ definitely a good idea. Yeah sure the instructors tell you to go slow but they don't really stress it? I guess maybe saying "don't go fast or you'll get a slap on the wrist" would be better :p

I still gotta remember to get to the ATM so I have cash on hand to go to this haha.

[Silver]

So now instructors should be officers to keep your speed in check? That's just silly and unfair to novices.

It's your own ass if you don't listen to the advice the instructors are giving you (which includes "throwing away" your first run in favor of figuring out the course). Don't bother to do it, and you'll probably end up getting DNF's all day, or running way slower than you could have potentially run.

[Kansei]

I was kidding? the emoticon didn't process (this forum uses :P with a capital "P", most others I'm on use lowercase p.. )

[Silver]

I was kidding? the emoticon didn't process (this forum uses :P with a capital "P", most others I'm on use lowercase p.. )

Oooh, sorry, my bad. Sounded like you were serious!

[Kansei]

I was only 10% serious (as usual)

[CopperLegend]

Go Team Wagon! (maybe)

[Kansei]

Go Team Wagon! (maybe)

:tup::spotdance:

[MXS]

Go Team Wagon! (maybe)

Feel free to use my tires if they're still on your car. Seriously. :tup:

[Silver]

I might have missed this in the thread, and I'm too lazy to scroll back to page 1, but Kansei Chris, are you doing the Test n' Tune? Cory is calling for at least 9 runs, aiming for 12.

[McMoo]

Anyone know if there are still spots open for the test and tune? I just registered online a minute ago, bu there's not info on whether spots are still open, I guess I'll find out by the morning.

[Silver]

I THINK they are up to like 24-25 entrants, and there is a limit of 30. I could be wrong though.

[Kansei]

I might have missed this in the thread, and I'm too lazy to scroll back to page 1, but Kansei Chris, are you doing the Test n' Tune? Cory is calling for at least 9 runs, aiming for 12.

I did the registration for it.. but haven't checked my e-mail to see if I got anything?

12 runs would.. quadruple my autox experience :)

edit: just checked, and yeah I'm on the list

[CopperLegend]

Go Team Wagon! (maybe)

Feel free to use my tires if they're still on your car. Seriously. :tup:

are you serious? I was just gonna throw my old ones back on, but with your blessing I feel MUCH better about it. <3 Marnie!

[MXS]

yeah I'm serious :)
and I want to see how those wheels look on your car anyway!

[Protonus]

I was watching auto-x videos on youtube in the middle of the night last night (buzzing of course, and using the xbox to view them), because I can't fucking wait lol.

I wish I could make it to the test and tune but I've procrastinated way too long geting some work done to my car to make it more "enjoyable".

[CopperLegend]

yeah I'm serious :)
and I want to see how those wheels look on your car anyway!
I've gotten nothing but compliments, including from my own parents who know nothing about cars!

[Kansei]

yeah I'm serious :)
and I want to see how those wheels look on your car anyway!
I've gotten nothing but compliments, including from my own parents who know nothing about cars!

I saw them one day when we were getting to work at the same time and yeah.. they look great :)

I'm still on the fence about the test and tune.. I should reeeally spend the day working on homework and labs, especially since I'll be at the autocross saturday. Then again, maybe I should just go to the test and tune but not the autocross the next day? I'm not in it for the points so that would sorta make sense, no?

[Kansei]

bah I think I'll go to both days.

[CONEVADR]

Just wanted to throw something out as a point of clarification...

It may seem odd, but the number one job of the Novice Program in general, and the Instructors in particular is not to instruct, but to try to get people thru their first events safely.

However, we will be classifying Novices as level1 for first timers, and level2 once they have demonstrated that they can safely navigate. We will do a little more "instructing" for the level2 Novices.

Another thing that we will be watching for this year is the balance between the size and success of the Novice program relative to the overall event. On one hand, the Novice program is an "event within the event". On the other hand, the overall goal of the program is to graduate drivers into the open classes. This topic will be open for discussion as the season progresses. I will listening for input from the Novices as well as the general community.

I thought about starting the event with a "Novice Parade", but couldn't push it thru logistically.


I'll be at the Test & Tune tomorrow (white EVO). I'd love to hear any thoughts you may have about the Novice program.

George M (AS 91)

[Kansei]

I finally remembered to get my scca membership a couple hours ago.

Do you need just the member number or the card for registration?

Is 11 the usual time to get there? The schedule says that's when registration starts.

I gotta go over my pretty long check list in the morning but I'm up early so I'll have plenty of time.

[Black03SpecV]

I finally remembered to get my scca membership a couple hours ago.

Do you need just the member number or the card for registration?

Is 11 the usual time to get there? The schedule says that's when registration starts.

I gotta go over my pretty long check list in the morning but I'm up early so I'll have plenty of time.

Should have the card but giving a number and what not at registration might be enough. Hell, I have an expired membership card b/c my new one hasn't mailed yet and I should be ok.

[Kansei]

ok. they gave an e-mail saying that I could call a 1-800 number if I needed proof of membership before I got the stuff in the mail.. somehow I doubt they are there ready and waiting for phone calls on Saturday mornings?

The mail thing might take a while, I think I put my permanent CT address in (still FLR-scca though) so my mom will have to "forward" it here.

[owen]

hopefully see you cats at the autox sunday, hope to be competing but may have other obligations so I might just be doing a stop by sorta thing, not sure yet.

hope its warm and sunny out!
RIT events rule :)

[Silver]

A number is really all you need, or at least, that's all I needed when I was waiting for mine to get there in the mail too.

And def do both events, you'll regret it if you don't ;)

[MXS]

I brought a printout of my email confirmation for the first event last year. That should be sufficient :)

owen! hope to see you sunday!!

[McMoo]

Damn, I'm on the stand-by list. I guess I'll show up and see what happens.

[Kansei]

I'm guessing your SRT-4 was the only one I saw there.. sounded mean. Those make such a cool sound.

Wait.. it coughs and pops like that WITH a cat? wow!

Oh and don't feel bad about the "ricer BOV".. I was the one there with the HKS SSQV that could probably be heard for miles and miles.. and that's with the purple "low-tone" insert installed.

[Protonus]

So is anyone meeting up before the event tommorow? Cassie/Marnie?
Rolling with people in the morning makes me feel a lot less zombie and more human.

[Black03SpecV]

Anybody get pics today?

[Kansei]

So is anyone meeting up before the event tommorow? Cassie/Marnie?
Rolling with people in the morning makes me feel a lot less zombie and more human.

I'll roll in with people in the morning. Meet at a starbucks somewhere? :mrgreen:


Anybody get pics today?

no. the weather turned me off to taking pictures. The only picture I got was this morning when I was putting my interior back in (the trunk was fully stripped) and I noticed that a bird shat right on my HKS SSQV... stupid vented hood haha.

[JohnS]

I drove by the test-and-tune today... saw Moffit lining up in the Z and Marnie driving the Civic on 3 wheels. Wish the weather was better, I would have watched a little more.

BTW, everybody ready for tomorrow?

[Kansei]

I was ready for today so I can't be any more ready for tomorrow... though if I had the cash and time, I'd overnight an LSD and beefier front sway bar and have them installed for tomorrow :P my car oversteered like a bitch, even when it was kinda dry. My tire pressure was kinda low (I forgot to check it before the event.. 34 on one front, 31 on the other three), but I think it might have been more an issue of the tires not liking the cold. Either way, I should get the racing beat bar that pairs with my racing beat rear, they weren't designed to be used separately. Until I get an LSD I'll just need to learn a little thing called throttle modulation that I never had to deal with before haha.

[MXS]

I drove by the test-and-tune today... saw Moffit lining up in the Z and Marnie driving the Civic on 3 wheels. that might have been cory in my car, but if you saw someone doing "donuts" it was definitely me 8-O


Wish the weather was better, I would have watched a little more. I wish the weather was better too!!

ps. chris, just ask if you want to borrow the air compressor, I always have one with me

[Kansei]

I drove by the test-and-tune today... saw Moffit lining up in the Z and Marnie driving the Civic on 3 wheels. that might have been cory in my car, but if you saw someone doing "donuts" it was definitely me 8-O


Wish the weather was better, I would have watched a little more. I wish the weather was better too!!

ps. chris, just ask if you want to borrow the air compressor, I always have one with me

I didn't remember until after I got back and saw my checklist in the garage...

[CONEVADR]

Until I get an LSD I'll just need to learn a little thing called throttle modulation that I never had to deal with before haha.


Good luck with that LSD thing... I've got three diffs, and I'm still dealing with some corner exit wheel spin.


For those that didn't stick around for the setup - make sure and make it out early enough for a couple of extra course walks in the morning. The course is going to me a tester. There's lots of places to hang yourself if you aren't paying attention. (Let's be careful out there...)

George M (AS 91)

[Kansei]

Yeah I didn't get there early enough to do a course walk today :( It wasn't until my third set of runs that someone informed me that there was a slalom the first time you got to the far side of the lot :P

Your evo.. looked, sounded, and was driven amazingly! one wheel high off the ground on every single corner light clockwork, and totally smooth. I felt myself getting smoother as the day went on (only one autocross event under my belt before today) even though it was raining.

Problem is, when I get wheel spin (which happens in straight line too, not just corners), I've got nothin else.. no other wheels powering me to keep things moving haha.

This was my first event since relocating my sway bar chassis brackets farther out (factory design destroys bushings like crazy and causes a bad clunk).. it sure did stiffen it up quite a bit. Without the new brackets, the car felt a lot more balanced.

[Silver]

I had a great time today driving Moffitts Z. It was definitely a new experience racing a turbo car (hello boost...how are you doing...).

Then the rain set in and my times instantly got about, oh 4 seconds slower. Fastest time for me was a 48.something, about a second behind Dave. So I will -definitely- take that considering how good a driver he is.

George is ALWAYS amazing to watch... I cannot believe the way he throws that car around, and consistently too.

Just as a heads up, Dave and I will be meeting at Dunkin Donuts on East Ave to fill up on sugar and caffene at 7:30. We'll leave DD AT 7:45am SHARP, so if you don't see us there, then head down to RIT.

[McMoo]

I'm guessing your SRT-4 was the only one I saw there.. sounded mean. Those make such a cool sound.

Wait.. it coughs and pops like that WITH a cat? wow!

Oh and don't feel bad about the "ricer BOV".. I was the one there with the HKS SSQV that could probably be heard for miles and miles.. and that's with the purple "low-tone" insert installed.

Ha, ya it does that with a cat, I just don't get the flames out the back. I had a good time, my best dry run was 48.7 and best wet was 49.8. Judging by that I think I could have gotten a high 47 second run had it stayed dry. Overall I was pretty happy, it was my 3rd auto-x/test and tune, I'm definitely looking forward to tomorrow, just not going to like the waiting around.

[MXS]

http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/52/34.gif?12122006
Mostly Sunny High
68°F

Precip
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[Kansei]

you just jinxed it. I wasn't gonna say anything because Rochester loves to pwn us with rain haha.

[CONEVADR]

Your evo.. looked, sounded, and was driven amazingly! one wheel high off the ground on every single corner light clockwork, and totally smooth.


It may look smooth from the outside, but take a ride with me sometime and you'll see how hard I'm fighting it... the beauty of AWD is that it makes a hack driver like me look like I know what I'm doing! If you want smooth, ride with Jeff Guerdat - he's smoooooth.

George M (AS 91)

[brilliantyellowg60]

Saw you guys there today :P

I can't wait to join you ;)

[Tevenor]

Smooth = fast. Looking fast tends to actually be slow. Ahh the joy of autocross. :D

[JohnS]

Saw you guys there today :P

I can't wait to join you ;)

Saw you drive by.

You should join us next time.

[Schema]

did the sexy bitch get his CD Player face back?

[Silver]

That was a fun fun day. Best time was a 61.6 for me. Good enough for third of 5 in EM. Consider it wasn't my car... I'll take that.

[Kansei]

note to kansei: add sunscreen to pre-autocross checklist.

yep.. first day I spent a ton of time outside in the sun all year and it shows.

Clearly the Italian 50&#37; of me definitely isn't in the skin :P

.. must be the brit side then.. ugh. I don't usually burn easily/quickly but being outside from 8-5ish.. yeah that did the trick. Plus I was wearing 100% UVA/UVB sunglasses all day long (I fear the bright light.. so yeah you can tell I had sunglasses on :P

Also, remember guys, if you ever feel the need to cut yourself as Jim did today, I have at least 10 razor blades in a convenient dispenser.. sitting in my car at all times. You never know where you might need to be emo.

[cbass]

Although it was a very smooth day, there was a small incident there.

Somebody's keys got repoed.

[Silver]

Don't even start the drama Cass :p

Chris, you should have asked around for some sunscreen! I -always- have mine, feel free to borrow it whenever. I applied SPF 40 3 times (4 on my face) and didn't burn :tup:

[Schema]

^^ what happened what happened. was it the silver s2k that drifted every corner? or the spinning mrs?

[ArchdukeFerdinand]

Good times, I wish the 7 was healthy, can't wait for novice school

[Kansei]

Don't even start the drama Cass :p

Chris, you should have asked around for some sunscreen! I -always- have mine, feel free to borrow it whenever. I applied SPF 40 3 times (4 on my face) and didn't burn :tup:

yet again, another one of those "don't realize until you get home" things.

this smilie is appropriate :oops:

[Kansei]

sounds like someone needs a new engine.. :P

or maybe just some of my razor blades?

I took some pics today but not many.. I didn't tag them or organize them yet but yeah.. here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clauretano)

I barely got any pics of any roclifers.. since we were kinda mostly in run group B

[shockwave179]

Posted pics in the video/image forum..

[JohnS]

That was a fun course yesterday. It was definitely much longer than any RIT course I've seen before. I had a blast! My best time of the day was 68.5 with a cone. My best clean time was 69.2. (Remember it's a bone stock Civic.) I ended up in 11th out of the 30-someodd novices -- 1 place shy of a trophy.

[Silver]

There are more pics up here: http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/

These were taken by Jeff Guerdat, not me.

[sleeprb20]

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_8627.html

lol gotta get a latch on that gas door

[JohnS]

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_8472.html

...so that's what my car looks like lowered. :lol:

[MaximumYin]

Was my first time and had loads more fun than I thought I would. :D
Beautiful day for it too, can't wait to try again at Xerox.

[CopperLegend]

Chris, I always have sunscreen in my car. Next time just ask :)

[ArchdukeFerdinand]

sounds like someone needs a new engine.. :P


No, I need to push the car into the swamp and start over, an SW20 sure would be fun...

[sleeprb20]

No, I need to push the car into the swamp and start over, an SW20 sure would be fun...

well I see my crx didn't break down on you...yet

[ArchdukeFerdinand]

I'm just glad you didn't report it stolen

[dmoffitt]

Posted pics in the video/image forum..

thanks steve!

[Cr0usEEE]

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_8627.html

lol gotta get a latch on that gas door

yeah...does looks awful familiar....

http://lucier-scca.com/2003/2003-04-7_Event1_RIT/slides/P4273616.JPG

That was 2003 btw.

That car has had that issue since I owned it...figured owen would have fixed it by now...

Oh yeah, hope you enjoy having one of the only rust free spoiler-less hatches in all of the north east.

[Kansei]

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_8627.html

lol gotta get a latch on that gas door

hehe I was there when he was taking those pics. He missed the gas door the first time around so we made him get it the next time you came around the loop.

It gives the car character :)

My car wasn't up on three wheels nearly as much as it was as the test and tune :(

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_9042.jpg

[sleeprb20]

Oh yeah, hope you enjoy having one of the only rust free spoiler-less hatches in all of the north east.

lol, I actually have another one from my rb20-powered chassis

[JohnS]

^^^ Chris, what's that hanging from the bottom of your car near the front? Dead cone?

[CopperLegend]

John, I managed to steal your blue tape. We'll get together for lunch or somethign this week and I will return it :D

[paisleyrob]

John, I managed to steal your blue tape. We'll get together for lunch or somethign this week and I will return it :D
For the BMW stripe? Did you remove that yet or just letting all the class hang out? Looked good!

[CopperLegend]

John, I managed to steal your blue tape. We'll get together for lunch or somethign this week and I will return it :D
For the BMW stripe? Did you remove that yet or just letting all the class hang out? Looked good!
It's still there! Got a couple comments about it at work today, heh.

[McMoo]

I had a great time driving and watching all the other cars. My best of the day was 61.55, which after the PAX handicapping was good for 3rd in Novice. Also, I really liked the course, the long fast sweepers suit my car well. Getting sunburned sucks though, I definitely didn't even think about wearing sunscreen yesterday, and I probably should have. At least I'll get a tan in a few days, except for the spot where my wristband was.

[JohnS]

John, I managed to steal your blue tape. We'll get together for lunch or somethign this week and I will return it :D

Hey now! Stop stealing my tape. :lol: Lemmie know when you can do lunch.

[Silver]

I had a great time driving and watching all the other cars. My best of the day was 61.55, which after the PAX handicapping was good for 3rd in Novice. Also, I really liked the course, the long fast sweepers suit my car well. Getting sunburned sucks though, I definitely didn't even think about wearing sunscreen yesterday, and I probably should have. At least I'll get a tan in a few days, except for the spot where my wristband was.

Och! I saw you do a few runs, but didn't get a chance to come meet you. You were looking really good out there from what I could tell from near grid, and I was super impressed with your times!

[Kansei]

^^^ Chris, what's that hanging from the bottom of your car near the front? Dead cone?

intercooler piping (middle of winter turbo install ftw!).. well what you see is probably the plastic "under the engine bay" shield/diffuser that can't really be bolted back to the chassis until I do some cutting of some non-structural metal and re-route the hot-side piping... so it's zip-tied right now 8)


I had a great time driving and watching all the other cars. My best of the day was 61.55, which after the PAX handicapping was good for 3rd in Novice. Also, I really liked the course, the long fast sweepers suit my car well. Getting sunburned sucks though, I definitely didn't even think about wearing sunscreen yesterday, and I probably should have. At least I'll get a tan in a few days, except for the spot where my wristband was.

I think what is worse than having a sunburn on my face is not having a sunburn where my sunglasses were.. I guess I've learned my lesson, sometimes the sun does in fact shine in Rochester. I've seriously never applied sunscreen in the three years I've been in Rochester :P

[Silver]

Just for the record... apply sunscreen at ANY autocross you do, sunny or otherwise. Standing out on parking lot while course working can be brutal.

I was given a great tip at one of my first autocrosses.... get into the habit of applying sunscreen during the drivers meeting. This way you get it done and out of the way, have something to do during the (sometimes) overly long meeting, and wont have to worry about getting it done while you are rushing to prep your car.

Edit: Oh yeah, and bring like 2 bottles if you come out to a Seneca event. Anyone who has been during a remotely sunny day can vouch for that. 8-O

[cornykorn21]

If anyone sees a 240SX LSD for cheap let me know. And that describes my Sunday :-P

[CONEVADR]

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_8627.html

lol gotta get a latch on that gas door



My car wasn't up on three wheels nearly as much as it was as the test and tune :(

http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_9042.jpg

With my fat a$$ in the passenger seat, you're lucky you weren't on two wheels!

Check out
http://solopix.flr-scca.com/2007/4-29-07/img_8893.html
for more three wheeling action.

George M (AS 91)

[dmoffitt]

lol George!

Chris, do those tires have ANY sidewall??? YEOUCH, in Roc that has to hurt. Avoid 15A like the plague......

[Protonus]

Wheee sunburned too.

Anywho does anyone remember me dragging a cone at any point? I'm still trying to sort out of there was a reason my exhaust dump decided to sheer the bolts holding it together....

Oh well replacement (and upgrade...) ordered today 8)

[Kansei]

lol George!

Chris, do those tires have ANY sidewall??? YEOUCH, in Roc that has to hurt. Avoid 15A like the plague......

no.

I honestly barely notice a ride quality difference between those 205/40s and my snow wheels/tires (195/55/16). If my next set of tires is still on those wheels (those wheels and I have a love/hate relationship), they'll be 205/45 or maybe I'll roll my rear fenders and do 215/45.

[McMoo]

I had a great time driving and watching all the other cars. My best of the day was 61.55, which after the PAX handicapping was good for 3rd in Novice. Also, I really liked the course, the long fast sweepers suit my car well. Getting sunburned sucks though, I definitely didn't even think about wearing sunscreen yesterday, and I probably should have. At least I'll get a tan in a few days, except for the spot where my wristband was.

Och! I saw you do a few runs, but didn't get a chance to come meet you. You were looking really good out there from what I could tell from near grid, and I was super impressed with your times!

Thanks, we've met before, Dunnville last year and probably some other times too. I'm friends with Steve Burke if that helps you remember at all. I'll come by and hang out with and meet some more roclife people at the next event. My mom decided to come Sunday so I was pretty much watching and explaining things to her the whole time she was there.

[Silver]

Yeah, come say hi next time. I'll probably recognize you as soon as I see you, but I can't seem to place a face with the car...

My mom is coming out to the event on Mothers Day. I think it's neat to have your parents come out and see what you are doing :)

[cbass]

It'd be nice to have a parent interested in autocrossing. Too bad my dad is more interested in lazy sunday drives.

He just happens to take them on the autocross courses.

[Black03SpecV]

It'd be nice to have a parent interested in autocrossing. Too bad my dad is more interested in lazy sunday drives.

He just happens to take them on the autocross courses.
:lol-hit:

[sleeprb20]

If anyone sees a 240SX LSD for cheap let me know. And that describes my Sunday :-P

i have the guts of a vlsd laying around, no shafts or pumpkin though.

[poisonedXhoney]

Anywho does anyone remember me dragging a cone at any point? I'm still trying to sort out of there was a reason my exhaust dump decided to sheer the bolts holding it together....


I think I recall seeing you do so..

[CONEVADR]

Here's a little "Novices at the 1st event recap" that I sent out the Novices that I had emails for. There were a few significant Novices that I don't have email for including...

Ed J - STI
Aaron H - BMW 530
Frank M - Trans Am
Jenifer/Denise Same - Accord/Solara
Matt D - Beetle
Joanne P - Impreza
Mike D - SRT-4
Alex B - Taurus
Andy P - Impreza


Here's the recap...

Thanks for coming out to our first event of the season at R.I.T. It was a beautiful day with a challenging course layout. The turnout was very good, which made the event run a little slow with four runs rather than the usual five. There were 37 out of 124 total entrants in the Novice class.

The first place finisher in the Novice class was Edwin Jeffries in his A Stock STI. He was just a half of a tenth of a second ahead of Matt Dabski in the Beetle. Either one would have trophied in the open Road Tire class. Ed and Matt were 48 and 49 in overall pax, well into the top half of the overall entry field.

Mike Durkin in the Street Mod SRT-4 was 3rd in the Novice Class, and actually had the fastest raw time of the Novices by almost a second. He was also named as "The Most Exciting Novice Performance" for the event.

Aaron Happ (4th) - D Stock BMW 530, and Matt Tranter (6th) - STX Saturn Redline, win the "Mr Clean" Novice award for being at or near the top of the Novice class while having all runs without penalties.

Kevin Kaschube (5th) in the A Stock BMW Z4 gets the "Most Improved" during the event award dropping several seconds as the day went forward.

The Novice Conekiller of the day goes to Phillip Lacy in the G Stock Olds Achieva with five total cones. Also noteworthy was Alex Bable in the interesting Street Mod Taurus. He hit four cones and didn't have a clean run. Yet even fighting a tough SM index in an unorthodox car for the class AND having a cone on his fastest run still managed to finish 13th overall, just out of the trophies. Had he missed that one cone, his 62.0 would have been the second fastest raw Novice time overall.


George M (AS 91)