salem VA

[mirogsr]

Anybody going down to Virginia with us next month???
I think it is weekend before our event here at Riverside.
It is very nice big lot with around 100 cars. It is Salem, VA
Martin, Miro so far...let us know

[Judd]

Im in. Gotta get my sways figured in.

[gtfour77]

What's wrong with your sway bars? Or are you getting new ones?

[mirogsr]

That's cool you can go with us Judd. I hope we going to heve more people going...

[SeanB]

I'll be running the Hershey Park double autox that weekend.

[Judd]

I had the car setup neutral, it did great at the first event. 2nd event, the long sweeping turns killed me. Every time I even thought about the throttle, the rear end wanted to come around. I have 2 events on the new sways, I will gain knowledge over time and be able to change them according to the track. Good or bad, it's fun as HELL!!!

[SeanB]

Judd: my 2 cents... don't futz with anything for now. Get some time to get used to the new setup. When I ran with my big honking rear bar for the first time I thought everything was broken since the car stepped out with the slightest throttle lift. Now I use that to get the car to rotate and dance through fast transitions.

[HiHoSilver]

Brad talked me into....count me :partay: in

[mirogsr]

Awesome Chuck. Will be great road trip. See you all sunday....

[HiHoSilver]

let me know when you guys plan to leave, we could caravan there.

I registered on line, so far there is only one other SS car a Cayman S

[mirogsr]

Yes we will.
We meet at exxon gas station at around 6.00 am. That is a plan so far.

[GreenRX8]

I think I will try this one also, looks like a good B Stock will be at the event.

Kevin

[HiHoSilver]

Yes we will.
We meet at exxon gas station at around 6.00 am. That is a plan so far.


Which Exxon.......

[mirogsr]

Capitol exit and it is the Exxon on the right there. You can't miss it.

[administerturbo]

grr, i'm missing it so much. keep me in mind from the end of may to the middle of august. i want to travel as much as possible.

[gtfour77]

grr, i'm missing it so much. keep me in mind from the end of may to the middle of august. i want to travel as much as possible.

I bet Nate, it's been a while, do you even know what a cone looks like anymore??? I can send you a picture if you'd like... :)
Hope to see you and the TT machine around soon!!!

[administerturbo]

lol, yeah it's ingrained in my head, in fact i automatically start slaloming on the interstate when i see them!

won't be driving in april, but may should be good to go. that reminds me, i need to call tirerack : )

[gtfour77]

Can't wait to see the TT on some decent set of tires. FTD watch out! :f1:



lol, yeah it's ingrained in my head, in fact i automatically start slaloming on the interstate when i see them!

won't be driving in april, but may should be good to go. that reminds me, i need to call tirerack : )

[mirogsr]

So far 6.00 am sunday at Exxon. We will wait about 10-15 min.
We got Chuck, Kevin,Brad, Judd(???)( are you going Judd???), Martin and my self with Nicole. We will have a nice little road trip.
See you there....

[gtfour77]

I might be out, celica has clutch issues...:headbutt:

[SeanB]

Ruh roh whats wrong Marteen?

[Judd]

I have a meeting Sat. afternoon that I cant miss. Good luck to you all. Say hello to the Cayman S for me, maybe some pics, pretty please, with sprinkles.

[gtfour77]

I have a meeting Sat. afternoon that I cant miss. Good luck to you all. Say hello to the Cayman S for me, maybe some pics, pretty please, with sprinkles.

We don't leave til SUnday Judd... you should come if you can...

Sean, the clutch was engaging really, really low (actually it wasn't releasing all the way so it was impossible to put it in gear) ... but looks like it was mostly the aftermarket (read el cheapo advance) clutch pedal cover...it was catching on the carpet/floor so the clutch didn't release all the way...It
s still engaging quite low but it works for now, hopefully it'll break in a little and it'll be fine. The engine sounds great so far, hopefully I can do some tuning soon. The weather forecast is not looking good for this area though so it might have to wait til Saturday...

[SeanB]

Thats why I don't use a clutch pedal cover. Instead use skateboard tape, you really don't need a clutch pedal cover.

[mirogsr]

Hey, Marteen. Is 6.00 am OK? It will take about 2 1/2 hours to get there.
Confirm the time for us. Thanks

[gtfour77]

Thats why I don't use a clutch pedal cover. Instead use skateboard tape, you really don't need a clutch pedal cover.

Yup, that would be a much better choice...although now the pedal is completelly stock with the stock rubber boot installed... the other cover has been there since I got the car and just forgot all about it...oh well. I think there were other factors though...with a whole new clutch setup the feel and engagement point have changed quite a bit...we'll just have to see how she wears in...worst case scenario, the flywheel will be resurfaced without a step to put the release point closer to the middle of the fork travel... (hope that makes sense..heh)


As far as the Salem event, we'll meet at the Exxon at 6am and we'll leave at 6:15 or so, that should give us plenty of time to get there and get ready for the event. They don't close registration and tech til after 10...

[mirogsr]

And we will have time for a breakfast at Tamarak as usual....

[HiHoSilver]

sounds like fun.....Jack maybe going as well....he will need for some one taking a truck to haul tires....

[mirogsr]

I think Kevin hauling his RX8 with his truck. You can ask him.
And yes it will be fun day.

[SeanB]

Oh bugger!

Ian Baker is running Hershey... I need to bring my A game, then find a better driver and then I might have a chance at being within 4 seconds of his time.

This is actually awesome because I really wanted to see how I was going to do against real competition and Ian is an amazing driver.

[SeanB]

FYI... Ian was 3rd at Nationals last year, 4/10th away from the title after 2 days. Sometimes I wish I was running a "softer" class, sadly STS/STS2 has grown to be one of the toughest classes in this part of the country.

[GreenRX8]

I ordered new 710s not here yet, won't know until late Friday. If the tires make it I will be able to haul Jacks tires. If not I will just drive the car.

Kevin

[Judd]

Im trying to work it out so I can go. Bout 80% sure now. Will know for sure tommorow evening. If I go, I can haul jack's tires and some other stuff if needed. Whats our ETA for sunday evening back in Chuck Town? Or else, what time is this Salem event usually over?

[CabotTeg118]

Usually we're done around 3. Last year there were a bunch of loops in the course that made the event run a little slower. I would say you should be done by 4.

See you all Sunday!

[gtfour77]

Well the celica made it to Morgantown and back yesterday (engine break-in) , it souds and drives great so far. Time for some power tuning tomorrow..... Overall impressions are great, turbo is way more responsive and steering is much quicker after all the spindle modifications... almost too quick for the interstate...heh
Also brought back over 15 gallons of E85 so more tuning next week....for this weekend I'll be on regular gas with very conservative tune so we'll see...
I still can't believe that E85 is $3.45 or so...I thought it was under $3.00....oh well...still cheaper than $7 or $8 for C16....

Thanks for coming along Tara!

Judd, we're usually back by 8 or so...that's with a dinner stop...

[administerturbo]

martin,

I saw you cruising yesterday b/w flatwoods and charleston. i was coming back from pitts in a company rig. glad it ran well. very, very excited to see if develop.

[gtfour77]

martin,

I saw you cruising yesterday b/w flatwoods and charleston. i was coming back from pitts in a company rig. glad it ran well. very, very excited to see if develop.

Thanks Nate, yes it was a great feeling to be driving it again after 6 months... Jason left me a message also...he saw me too coming back to Charleston I guess... can't hide in that car...lol


Just a quick story... as I was getting ready to pump the E85 last night, I went inside to ask the clerk if it's really E85 or if they are still on E70 (ethanol winter blend for easier starts)....well it took me about 5 minutes of explaining and pointing at the "corn cobb" painted pump until they realized what they had... They even carry the low sulphur gas and it is just interesting ot see how little (read none) training these folks have... Now it's time to find a way to measure ethanol content....:partay:

[administerturbo]

OMG, wow. i'd bet it's E70, they probably don't have many people using it. as you know, be cautious when tuning. or, you could call their distributor and see.

no, you can't hide in that baby.

[BlueZ0644]

Thanks to Kevin and Jud for the offers to haul my tires. It doesn't look like I'm going to be able to make this event. I will plan to make a later one though. Thanks again for the offers.

[johnnytavo]

Oh bugger!

Ian Baker is running Hershey... I need to bring my A game, then find a better driver and then I might have a chance at being within 4 seconds of his time.

This is actually awesome because I really wanted to see how I was going to do against real competition and Ian is an amazing driver.

you can borrow the rcomps, nobody will know

[gtfour77]

OMG, wow. i'd bet it's E70, they probably don't have many people using it. as you know, be cautious when tuning. or, you could call their distributor and see.

no, you can't hide in that baby.

Just called their main distributor and it is in fact E70 for now... they said the station won't be filled up with E85 til middle of May. Looks like celi might have three or four different maps... (93, E85, E70 and C12) Maybe I
I'll just add some vodka to the E70 to improve it a bit...heh :partay:

Jack, too bad you're not coming, hope you make it to a few more out of town events... you should consider Steel Cities, lot of good competition and good people...

[SeanB]

you can borrow the rcomps, nobody will know

R comps, KM and I might have a chance.

[Judd]

Im not gonna make it. Good luck, have fun, and be safe.

[gtfour77]

Hope you can make it next time Judd, it's a good region and I am sure you could do really well down there.

Sean, hope you're having fun, keep us posted on the results and how the event went!

[GreenRX8]

710s mounted, car loaded, If not at Exxon on time I will catch up at the Beckley stop.

Kevin

[mirogsr]

See you all there.

[HiHoSilver]

weather forecast SUUUUUUUUUCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..:frown: ..WTF, nice weather all week..Everyone do the anti-rain dance tonight before going to bed.

[mirogsr]

We will see tomorrow morning. So far it is 50% chance of showers. Not that good. ?????
BTW, I'm dancing right now....

[mirogsr]

It's just 30% chance and 45 F.

[N2 AUTOX]

Results are up. http://www.brr-scca.org/04132008.htm

Congrats on FTD Marteen. I tried my best to chase you down. Great meeting some new faces from WVa. Hope to see everyone back at a BRR event soon.

Steve

[SeanB]

Congrats Marteen... guess the car and driver haven't lost much since the winter break.

[CabotTeg118]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtcg5alvufw

Just a tad of understeer...

[SeanB]

Ditch ze front bar Philip... btw you need to drive the CRX without the front bar now.

[gtfour77]

Results are up. http://www.brr-scca.org/04132008.htm
Congrats on FTD Martin. I tried my best to chase you down. Great meeting some new faces from WVa. Hope to see everyone back at a BRR event soon.
Steve

Thank you Steve. You are an amazing driver to say the least! I knew I had to be in the 48's to beat you in pax...ouch! Congrats on your Pax win!
The celica did "ok" for the first time out, it has a very long ways to go as far as setup but had a good time and it was nice to visit BRR again after a long break!

Congrats to Kevin Smith for excellent driving!!! Keving finished 2nd in Pax. :f1:
Chuck and Cathy, great to have you guys come along! Great driving!!! and thanks for taking Tara for rides!

[gtfour77]

Pictures from the event: Thank you for great pictures Ray! (Ray Schumin drives a really cool Mini Cooper (really fast) in GS for those who don't know)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22888754@N00/sets/72157604524887935/

[evilnissan]

Looked like fun.

[HiHoSilver]

Pictures from the event: Thank you for great pictures Ray! (Ray Schumin drives a really cool Mini Cooper (really fast) in GS for those who don't know)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22888754@N00/sets/72157604524887935/


awesome pictures, thanks......

[rschumin]

(Ray Schumin drives a really cool Mini Cooper (really fast) in GS for those who don't know)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22888754@N00/sets/72157604524887935/

Yeah, well I don't know about all of that. I had a hard time keeping the car from swapping ends yesterday. Besides, when Miro gets the Acura sorted out he's gonna be right there. Congrats to you Marteen. I was taking pictures from one of the worker stations and pointed out to the boys there how well you were getting through the part of the course at the bottom of the hill.

As for the pictures, I can only take credit for the first 70 or so. Wendy and Shawn took around 500 between them, and Mick still hasn't posted his.

[mirogsr]

Ray, I have a long way to go with my Integra. I need shocks, bushings etc and good driver, hahaha. You did awesome job and Mini looked fantastico...
BTW, Do you have a LSD on your MINI?
See you guys next time.

[rschumin]

Ray, I have a long way to go with my Integra. I need shocks, bushings etc and good driver, hahaha. You did awesome job and Mini looked fantastico...
BTW, Do you have a LSD on your MINI?
See you guys next time.

Yes. My car is an '06 with LSD

[gtfour77]

Yeah, well I don't know about all of that. I had a hard time keeping the car from swapping ends yesterday. Besides, when Miro gets the Acura sorted out he's gonna be right there. Congrats to you Marteen. I was taking pictures from one of the worker stations and pointed out to the boys there how well you were getting through the part of the course at the bottom of the hill.

As for the pictures, I can only take credit for the first 70 or so. Wendy and Shawn took around 500 between them, and Mick still hasn't posted his.

Salem is an interesting venue as you have soooo many elevation changes and off and on-camber corners....you don't ever drive any of the corners the same...every single one is different...that's what makes it interesting.
So the Canon Xt was yours...I must have talked to Shawn then as he had the camera near our worker station. Thanks again for all the shots, Ray, Shawn and Wendy! :f1:

[rschumin]

Salem is an interesting venue as you have soooo many elevation changes and off and on-camber corners....you don't ever drive any of the corners the same...every single one is different...that's what makes it interesting.
So the Canon Xt was yours...I must have talked to Shawn then as he had the camera near our worker station. Thanks again for all the shots, Ray, Shawn and Wendy! :f1:

Shawn was using Wendy's camera. She and Mick have Canon XT's. I was using a Canon S5IS.

[gtfour77]

Shawn was using Wendy's camera. She and Mick have Canon XT's. I was using a Canon S5IS.

Ahhh, ok, thanks for the clarification...