Barber Motorsports Park - PBOC - Nov 18-19
11-07-2006, 11:26 AM
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Oh oh, STF is going to the 2 wheel side.. I guess if you were looking to maximize your speed / money ratio you've gone to the right place. These things are so fast I am surprised they have not been litigated out of existance.
You would need a spec racer Ford or similar formula type car to keep up with one of those on the track. Are U going to track the bike?
About the 90 LX, is that going to be an AI car or CMC?
Inquiring minds want to know..
Meanwhile: WHOO HOO, only 11 days to Barber!
You would need a spec racer Ford or similar formula type car to keep up with one of those on the track. Are U going to track the bike?
About the 90 LX, is that going to be an AI car or CMC?
Inquiring minds want to know..
Meanwhile: WHOO HOO, only 11 days to Barber!
11-07-2006, 01:24 PM
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NO, I am not going to track it, my goal is to cruise. I bought the bike to ride through the parkway, but not to push. To be honest, the bike scares me to death. It, even now, accelerates like nothing I have ever driven/ridden. I don't think I will ever see triple digits. The mods where thrown in at purchase. After ridding it, I would have never modded it.
However, I am going to put braided lines on it, the brakes are a touch mushy for me.
As for the 90 LX, I am still up in the air with direction. I know it will be V8, FI, and with griggs or MM setup. It will probably be too modded for CMC, but Beyond that, I can't decide.
However, I am going to put braided lines on it, the brakes are a touch mushy for me.
As for the 90 LX, I am still up in the air with direction. I know it will be V8, FI, and with griggs or MM setup. It will probably be too modded for CMC, but Beyond that, I can't decide.
11-07-2006, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Stop&TurnFreak
NO, I am not going to track it, my goal is to cruise. I bought the bike to ride through the parkway, but not to push. To be honest, the bike scares me to death. It, even now, accelerates like nothing I have ever driven/ridden. I don't think I will ever see triple digits. The mods where thrown in at purchase. After ridding it, I would have never modded it.
11-07-2006, 07:00 PM
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rode bikes for years(not on the track)-best thing in the world to develope defensive driving skills. If you dont ---welll. The worse danger on a bike is getting too relaxed. Be creful dont want to see ya in the ER.
Beatiful machine--probably got a good deal this time of year too!
OD
Beatiful machine--probably got a good deal this time of year too!
OD
11-08-2006, 06:53 PM
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I got a new toy too!
The cat looks very safe there.... It's a Sparco Ultra, their lightest seat that isn't Carbon Fiber. I can't wait to install it! It's going in the RX-7 as soon as Kirkey is done fabricating the cage. Can't wait to use it. I just got it today and it's great to sit in while playing Forza or watching TV. Wife isn't as ammused as I am about it being in the living room though...
The cat looks very safe there.... It's a Sparco Ultra, their lightest seat that isn't Carbon Fiber. I can't wait to install it! It's going in the RX-7 as soon as Kirkey is done fabricating the cage. Can't wait to use it. I just got it today and it's great to sit in while playing Forza or watching TV. Wife isn't as ammused as I am about it being in the living room though...
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11-09-2006, 08:59 PM
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The Turkish Delight
RX-7 Track car - ~$1500
FIA approved Sparco racing seat - $265
FIA approved RCI Harnesses - $75
Overexcited dork waiting for the cage to be fabricated - priceless!
Kelly is still calling me crazy for having her take this picture, but its fun watching TV in this thing. I wanted to see how the harnesses would be on the seat. Wish I was going to Barber. I hope you all have a great time and please take lots of pictures!
FIA approved Sparco racing seat - $265
FIA approved RCI Harnesses - $75
Overexcited dork waiting for the cage to be fabricated - priceless!
Kelly is still calling me crazy for having her take this picture, but its fun watching TV in this thing. I wanted to see how the harnesses would be on the seat. Wish I was going to Barber. I hope you all have a great time and please take lots of pictures!
11-10-2006, 07:17 AM
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now that is one of the funniest pictures any of us have ever posted. It would rank right there with Silver cutting the grass wearign a helmet, but we don't have that one. Shame on Mrs. Silver for not capturing it, I am sure there had to be a camera just laying around somewhere.
I will take plenty of pictures on Sunday, I am playing the role of club photo journalist again. Should be fun, and I have a few ideas I want to try out, so hopefully they turn out good.
I will take plenty of pictures on Sunday, I am playing the role of club photo journalist again. Should be fun, and I have a few ideas I want to try out, so hopefully they turn out good.
11-11-2006, 02:58 PM
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Do you think I'm excited? I've already installed my Hawk Plus brake pads, removed the back seats and mounted my super duper heavy-duty video mount/trailer hitch. Scheduled a session with Charlie at Mazcare for Friday morning as I took a day off from work. The Tein Coilvoers should be in by then and I will be driving new stay flat parts for the first time at Barber. I just started getting comfortable with the suspension the way it was. Can't wait to get back to Road Atlanta to find out just how the coilovers work on a familiar track. If anyone tempts me, I just may want to run with Panoz Dec. 3rd. (hint, hint.... OD)
Heading over on Friday afternoon!
6 DAYS!
Heading over on Friday afternoon!
6 DAYS!
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11-11-2006, 06:55 PM
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very true --and without that you will not be able to reap the benifits ---and your tires may not last for long on that track! Yall are going to have a FUN time. Unless the "crowd" decides to go I will opt out of Panoz as a driver. I am trying to save for sometime REALLY big.(yall willl never guess--but lets just say everyone that wants to be involved will be able too). I most diff will come to spectate .
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11-11-2006, 09:48 PM
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I know what the Big thing is, check it out here: Badass Bus
Meanwhile the car is almost ready: New Motul Brake Fluid, New Performance Friction Z Rated Front Pads, New Windshield (Rockingham was a bit rough on the old one), everything checked for tightness. Need: oil change and plugs then I'll be good to go.
Psyched!
Meanwhile the car is almost ready: New Motul Brake Fluid, New Performance Friction Z Rated Front Pads, New Windshield (Rockingham was a bit rough on the old one), everything checked for tightness. Need: oil change and plugs then I'll be good to go.
Psyched!
11-14-2006, 11:06 AM
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Well guys - I am finally excited about this event. Many people at Sebring this past weekend actually said that PBOC is a really good group to run with.
Some things I learned this weekend - 1. a pyrometer is the most powerful tool in your racing tool box!!! I used it and made some set up changes and was matching the GT3 Cup cars lap times!
2. I will only go with NASA at the Road Atlanta events since I have 100X more fun at Chin events than NASA. I also got over 7 hours of hot track time this past weekend!! (and Nabil, instructors only have 1 student and can get 4 hours of track time if they want when they are not instructing)
Some things I learned this weekend - 1. a pyrometer is the most powerful tool in your racing tool box!!! I used it and made some set up changes and was matching the GT3 Cup cars lap times!
2. I will only go with NASA at the Road Atlanta events since I have 100X more fun at Chin events than NASA. I also got over 7 hours of hot track time this past weekend!! (and Nabil, instructors only have 1 student and can get 4 hours of track time if they want when they are not instructing)
11-14-2006, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MoodDude
2. I will only go with NASA at the Road Atlanta events since I have 100X more fun at Chin events than NASA. I also got over 7 hours of hot track time this past weekend!! (and Nabil, instructors only have 1 student and can get 4 hours of track time if they want when they are not instructing)
11-14-2006, 01:08 PM
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7 hours in one weekend is a lot of freakin track. I don't know if my brain can handle that. The 9 hour day at TGPR we did, I figure I was on track about half of it, at the end of that, I was a damn zombie. But it sounds fun, one day when i can afford to pay for all of my events again, I might try out a Chin Event.
For now, i am looking forward to taking pictures on Sunday this weekend.
For now, i am looking forward to taking pictures on Sunday this weekend.
11-14-2006, 01:17 PM
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TA2, can you call your contact and see if there is anything on the coilovers? I'm dieing here! I'm having a shortness of breath situation, my pulse has gone up and my palms are sweaty! I need my mod fix bad!