TrackAddict

We could have STF driving his EVO in his normal manner - sideways.

Stop&TurnFreak

You got to stick with what you know. .......

TrackAddict

22 days to go, but who's counting?

L8APEX

ummmm, I AM.

SilverEIGHT

Me too!

I'm picking up two OEM wheels today which will complete my track set. My ebay Potenzas ($100 ea. w/300mi.) will be in on Tuesday. Where is the best place to get your tires mounted if you are not purchasing the tires from the shop?

L8APEX

Gran Turismo does a great job, on the car balancing too. I know it is a long way for you. I found that most national tire chains, will NOT mount tires thta you bring in. I found this out when I was going to order the tires online, and bring them in.

SilverEIGHT

Where is Gran Turismo located?

Marietta 8

I wish I could do a live feed from trackside at the Rolex 24. I'll be with you guys in sprit for sure.

Gran turismo is in Doraville. 770-455-0347

TrackAddict

I've had my track tires mounted at Kauffman before. I also had Tires Plus flip them for me. But, it is true most national chains don't like to do it. Phlash uses Firestone. I would just call around or go to GT. GT is pretty spendy though but they are reputed to do the best job in town. I am cheap cheap cheap. Or, maybe I just like spending my money on track. Or GT is pretty far from me...

SilverEIGHT

I'll try my local Goodyear guy I've used for 20 years and see if I can talk him into it. If not then I do the GT route.

legokcen

I use Firestone too. I got their Lifetime Balance (one time $50) and only pay like $30 - $35 bucks every time new tires are mounted or moved around and high speed balanced.

olddragger

iTrader: (3)

silver use the most worn tires for the track---right. Dont go out there with the o40's with only 300 miles on them. With all that thread they will heat up big time. especially on a tight track like that. If you have tires(o40's) that are just down to the bars--- that would be perfect for a 1st day.
olddragger.

legokcen

Oh yeah, since it's your first track day, you're going to need to bring a towel, maybe two!

SilverEIGHT

Thanks OD, I had planned to use my new ones for daily drivers and use the used ones for tracking like you suggest.

And I thought since Charlie wasn't going to make it with the shower curtain or tarp, I was going to be safe!

Stop&TurnFreak

How many more days>........?

I can't wait, I went out tonight, and well, founded me some 275 hoosiers....

Phlash

Silver,

Don't worry, I have the tarp covered.....It's big enough to prevent the overspray from hitting the rest of us......

L8APEX

have no fear, what Charlie has can be easily obtained by the rest of us. you are not yet in the clear.

olddragger

iTrader: (3)

is Charlie still going. I thought at one time he wasnt sure?
OD

L8APEX

nope, he will be in Daytona at the race.

So, I know of a couple of people that are going to show up on Friday the 27th, STF, 32v, me, Lego, WRX boy, Silver, his brother, and possibly phlash. And I know the TA is coming over Saturday morning.

For the rest of you, what are your plans? Arriving Friday night, or Saturday morning?

only 20 more days.....

olddragger

iTrader: (3)

if charlie is not there does that mean a spot is open for Saturday?
OD

L8APEX

IIRC, MisterWilson has first dibs on it. He to the best of my knowledge can not be reached, then rxeighter is on the waiting list. But TA or STF might know better.

TrackAddict

MisterWilson was one of the first to sign up.

legokcen

With all the track stuff we're talking about, nobody has talked about food. Are we grilling out with Valpac's nifty little matching Velocity Red Grill again?!?!? I'll bring the soft drinks in a cooler and some sides if needed.

Phlash

I swear somewhere along the line Dave stated that there was going to be BBQ (hope it doesn't smell like ***.....). I could be wrong, often am........

AC8

I was planning to drive up Friday, and stay the weekend. Where is everybody staying?

rchris

p.s. STF did you get my "card"?