Club Track Day: FABI, July 16th, 2010
07-15-2010, 09:09 AM
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Are we still doing the triangle scotch tape on the rear windshield for newbies?
I'll also be bringing torque wrench...torque sticks...impact gun...
Oh and as for the Kennedy Commons meet, are we LEAVING at 2:30? or meeting there at 2:30 and leaving at like 2:45-3:00? since i'm pretty sure some people will arrive late
I'll also be bringing torque wrench...torque sticks...impact gun...
Oh and as for the Kennedy Commons meet, are we LEAVING at 2:30? or meeting there at 2:30 and leaving at like 2:45-3:00? since i'm pretty sure some people will arrive late
btw, remember to bring gloves to take off the wheels after the track day's over...it will be very "warm"....
07-15-2010, 12:21 PM
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Common sense prevails, as only 12 cars are allow on the track at any given time we'll have to figure out a way to break into two groups anyway. Group 1 Newbie/Beginners and Group 2 Intermediate/Advanced. The first hour will be the more difficult to achieve a balance on the track of the two groups, but hour two should smooth out as the bench racing starts. The first hour will be 15 minutes on -15 minutes off so everyone gets enough session time in the first hour, after that just go when the opportunity arises.
Everyone with any track experience will have marshal the pits for say 10 minutes after one of there sessions, I believe this this fair to everyone involved.
All cars will stay in the pits expect for mechanical issues/tire changes. Entering and exit the pits to/from the paddock has the be strictly controlled as it dangerous during a active track with cars from the track pitting and exiting.
Everyone with any track experience will have marshal the pits for say 10 minutes after one of there sessions, I believe this this fair to everyone involved.
All cars will stay in the pits expect for mechanical issues/tire changes. Entering and exit the pits to/from the paddock has the be strictly controlled as it dangerous during a active track with cars from the track pitting and exiting.
As even Al said earlier in this thread, most ppl will be pitted 60% of the time. It's only 2 ppl difference so a group of 7 shouldn't have to sit.
I suggest...for the first 30 min., first 15 min group Intermediate/Advanced with the newbies riding in the car, the next 15min the people newbies were riding with, now ride in the newbies car newbies driving. So if there are 4 of them, then everyone can be on the track. Everyone will be wary it's the newbie run. After that it's good to go, just make sure 2 cars are always pitted.
07-15-2010, 02:28 PM
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We are breaking into groups now for the first hour?
As even Al said earlier in this thread, most ppl will be pitted 60% of the time. It's only 2 ppl difference so a group of 7 shouldn't have to sit.
I suggest...for the first 30 min., first 15 min group Intermediate/Advanced with the newbies riding in the car, the next 15min the people newbies were riding with, now ride in the newbies car newbies driving. So if there are 4 of them, then everyone can be on the track. Everyone will be wary it's the newbie run. After that it's good to go, just make sure 2 cars are always pitted.
We are breaking into groups now for the first hour?
As even Al said earlier in this thread, most ppl will be pitted 60% of the time. It's only 2 ppl difference so a group of 7 shouldn't have to sit.
I suggest...for the first 30 min., first 15 min group Intermediate/Advanced with the newbies riding in the car, the next 15min the people newbies were riding with, now ride in the newbies car newbies driving. So if there are 4 of them, then everyone can be on the track. Everyone will be wary it's the newbie run. After that it's good to go, just make sure 2 cars are always pitted.
First 15min =12 Cars with 4 newbie passengers. Newbie cars last in pits.
Newbies/Co-drivers come off switch to own cars with there co-drivers.
Second 15min =12 Cars 4 newbie drivers in there car with there same co-drivers and up to another 8 cars.
After that just keep 4 cars minimum in the pits at all times. This works!
Only one issue is a pit marshal on switch, I'll volunteer to pit at the the switch to get you guys out again.
Now we need 4 or 5 volunteers for the newbies co-drivers:
Not sure if everyone on the list is a newbie, sorry if your not.
1. c_ls /???
2. Spence15 /???
3. rx8-druggist /???
4. thriller /???
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07-15-2010, 03:00 PM
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well in that case yes you have since i'm not asking anything for it.
how much would a cracked rx8 rim be worth anyways? figure at least $20 in aluminum scrap lol
the only reason i brought up passing in the corners is its very hard to pass on the straights with an rx8 when your passing a car that doesn't want to be passed.
I'm perfectly fine with passing on the straights as long as the slower car yields and aren't dicks about it.
how much would a cracked rx8 rim be worth anyways? figure at least $20 in aluminum scrap lol
the only reason i brought up passing in the corners is its very hard to pass on the straights with an rx8 when your passing a car that doesn't want to be passed.
I'm perfectly fine with passing on the straights as long as the slower car yields and aren't dicks about it.
07-15-2010, 03:10 PM
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Not bad, Only problem is your math there's 16 cars. But it will work!
First 15min =12 Cars with 4 newbie passengers. Newbie cars last in pits.
Newbies/Co-drivers come off switch to own cars with there co-drivers.
Second 15min =12 Cars 4 newbie drivers in there car with there same co-drivers and up to another 8 cars.
After that just keep 4 cars minimum in the pits at all times. This works!
Only one issue is a pit marshal on switch, I'll volunteer to pit at the the switch to get you guys out again.
Now we need 4 volunteers for the newbies co-drivers:
1. c_ls /???
2. Spence15 /???
3. rx8-druggist /???
4. 9291150 /???
First 15min =12 Cars with 4 newbie passengers. Newbie cars last in pits.
Newbies/Co-drivers come off switch to own cars with there co-drivers.
Second 15min =12 Cars 4 newbie drivers in there car with there same co-drivers and up to another 8 cars.
After that just keep 4 cars minimum in the pits at all times. This works!
Only one issue is a pit marshal on switch, I'll volunteer to pit at the the switch to get you guys out again.
Now we need 4 volunteers for the newbies co-drivers:
1. c_ls /???
2. Spence15 /???
3. rx8-druggist /???
4. 9291150 /???
I don't mind taking someone, but I do have 2 friends coming with me and I feel bad if they have to sit around for the first 30 min. If there aren't enough experienced guys to do so, I can put someone in my car.
07-15-2010, 03:14 PM
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Simple, the guy in the back if he wants to pass, just flash your lights! The guy the front if he wants to let you pass, signal and move to the side.
No response to the flash means the guy in the front doesn't want to let you pass. No misunderstandings there, it's clear.
Only excuse I could think of is "oh i didn't see you flashing at me"
No response to the flash means the guy in the front doesn't want to let you pass. No misunderstandings there, it's clear.
Only excuse I could think of is "oh i didn't see you flashing at me"
07-15-2010, 03:54 PM
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Flash is a great idea to get their attention, but how soon we forget what it's like to be your first time on a track. Information overload I believe is the correct term, so don't be surprised if someone say "oh i didn't see you flashing at me"
Is everyone cool with the 30 minute format in the above posts. It works so it in!
And I'm sure Thumper and Nate will get some crazy time together on the track!
07-15-2010, 04:20 PM
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im cool with the proposed 30 minute format!
fyi whoever is going to co-driver me, you're going to witness how n00b I am at heel-toe-ing... I was trying to practice it today on my way to and from work but I'm really terrible at it still lol.
fyi whoever is going to co-driver me, you're going to witness how n00b I am at heel-toe-ing... I was trying to practice it today on my way to and from work but I'm really terrible at it still lol.
07-15-2010, 04:39 PM
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Start me in the back. I have no idea how my RX (with a W) is going to interact with the rest of the RX's. I fear I will be a hold up in the corners, then get on peoples *** in the straights.
So start me in the rear until I get a feel for this car on this track. First time with this car on a track, first time at this track. Makes me a partial newb.
I am full of common sense so no worries.
So start me in the rear until I get a feel for this car on this track. First time with this car on a track, first time at this track. Makes me a partial newb.
I am full of common sense so no worries.
07-15-2010, 04:58 PM
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ON THE BACK STRAIGHT, PLEASE DO NOT CHECK YOUR REAR MIRROR FOR HIGH BEAMS AFTER MIDWAY / THE FIRST STOP SIGNS SHOWING CLOSE TO THE END.
You will have a high chance of crash/spin/or both due to lapse of concentration. Ask me how I know. Twice.
Nate I don't think you will loss much time if there are newbies forgetting to let you past...just BEEEEEP them :P (I AM KIDDING.). I agree Thumper/ Reckless suggestion is sufficient...
You will have a high chance of crash/spin/or both due to lapse of concentration. Ask me how I know. Twice.
Nate I don't think you will loss much time if there are newbies forgetting to let you past...just BEEEEEP them :P (I AM KIDDING.). I agree Thumper/ Reckless suggestion is sufficient...
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07-15-2010, 05:09 PM
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Location: Kennedy Common's
Time: 2:30pm (giving us 3 hours of buffer time)
1. 2hit6
2. rx8-druggist
3. maffu313
4. rotary/boxer mike
5. footman
6. c_ls
7. Spence15
I added myself to the list, as mike dropped out so I no longer have a driving partner I will be meeting you all.
See you all around 2.-2:30
Time: 2:30pm (giving us 3 hours of buffer time)
1. 2hit6
2. rx8-druggist
3. maffu313
4. rotary/boxer mike
5. footman
6. c_ls
7. Spence15
I added myself to the list, as mike dropped out so I no longer have a driving partner I will be meeting you all.
See you all around 2.-2:30
07-15-2010, 05:13 PM
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Flash is a great idea to get their attention, but how soon we forget what it's like to be your first time on a track. Information overload I believe is the correct term, so don't be surprised if someone say "oh i didn't see you flashing at me"
Is everyone cool with the 30 minute format in the above posts. It works so it in!
And I'm sure Thumper and Nate will get some crazy time together on the track!
Is everyone cool with the 30 minute format in the above posts. It works so it in!
And I'm sure Thumper and Nate will get some crazy time together on the track!
ON THE BACK STRAIGHT, PLEASE DO NOT CHECK YOUR REAR MIRROR FOR HIGH BEAMS AFTER MIDWAY / THE FIRST STOP SIGNS SHOWING CLOSE TO THE END.
You will have a high chance of crash/spin/or both due to lapse of concentration. Ask me how I know. Twice.
**** I may go get "sick" at lunch time and go home to get a ride from you folks haha...ANYONE got a spot for passenger?
I can take pics too...
You will have a high chance of crash/spin/or both due to lapse of concentration. Ask me how I know. Twice.
**** I may go get "sick" at lunch time and go home to get a ride from you folks haha...ANYONE got a spot for passenger?
I can take pics too...
Kafka you not coming??
Tools loaded...R1s pumped up...oil filled...a quick wash and I'm ready WOOT WOOT
07-15-2010, 07:27 PM
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Location: Kennedy Common's
Time: 2:30pm (giving us 3 hours of buffer time)
1. 2hit6
2. rx8-druggist
3. maffu313
4. rotary/boxer mike
5. footman
6. c_ls
7. Spence15
I added myself to the list, as mike dropped out so I no longer have a driving partner I will be meeting you all.
See you all around 2.-2:30
Time: 2:30pm (giving us 3 hours of buffer time)
1. 2hit6
2. rx8-druggist
3. maffu313
4. rotary/boxer mike
5. footman
6. c_ls
7. Spence15
I added myself to the list, as mike dropped out so I no longer have a driving partner I will be meeting you all.
See you all around 2.-2:30
(Though I'm probably going to make a stop at Princess Auto)
I'll be bringing:
Impact Gun (1/2") + 1 spare battery
Torque Stick (80 & 90 ft-lbs)
Torque Wrench (1/2")
Engine Oil (<4L of 5W30)
... oh, and maybe half my toolbox... ROFL
I can't remember the exact price since I got everything when it was on sale, but here's the list of the 'stuff':
Impact Gun:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
Torque stick: (For initial torquing before putting vehicle down)
http://www.princessauto.com/air/air-...-extension-bar
Torque wrench:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Jack: (I bought the older 'SUV' version back 10 years ago...)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Stands:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
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