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07-12-2005, 09:21 AM
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Hey guys...
Now that there are a few of us going to these things, we could begin working together in the "pits".
What I am suggesting is we get a 12x12 tent and setup at each event where we do tire pressure adjustments, wheel changes, chalk on the tires, and stash some community food and drink. This way, we don't all have to bring everything (air compressor, tire guages, etc... and have a place to hang out and improve each others times.
Now that there are a few of us going to these things, we could begin working together in the "pits".
What I am suggesting is we get a 12x12 tent and setup at each event where we do tire pressure adjustments, wheel changes, chalk on the tires, and stash some community food and drink. This way, we don't all have to bring everything (air compressor, tire guages, etc... and have a place to hang out and improve each others times.
07-12-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WantedTwo
I know I wont be there, but can I get some info on the road atlanta thing. I do plan on being there.
this leads to the thread where we are throwing this around. glad to see you are going to make it. should be fun.
splan, i agree, we need to do what you mentioned, it will make things easy. less of a mess.
07-12-2005, 11:50 AM
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I have already uploaded to silverEIGHT my first lap, and I have edited the video I shot of Nabil when he almost spun, and I will upload that tonight when I get home.
07-12-2005, 12:22 PM
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07-12-2005, 01:30 PM
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Cool on the pit thing...
It might mean someone puts a tent up early and someone else takes it home. Depends on who is morning and who is afternoon. We could probably figure that out by looking at who runs in what groups and who lives or works close to each other.
I think we will NEED:
- Tent (something big but not huge, needs to be stable enough on pavement and dirt)
- Air (tank with or without compressor)
- A high quality tire pressure guage
- A cooler
- Some small amount of tools (just in case)
- Jack so we can change wheels if desired
- A waterproof tub with motor oil, windex, rain-x, towels, etc...
- Some chalk
- ???
I think we will WANT:
- Some chairs
- A clipboard for drawing maps and writing down pressures, lap times, etc...
- Ability to scan and post the above paper
- ???
It might mean someone puts a tent up early and someone else takes it home. Depends on who is morning and who is afternoon. We could probably figure that out by looking at who runs in what groups and who lives or works close to each other.
I think we will NEED:
- Tent (something big but not huge, needs to be stable enough on pavement and dirt)
- Air (tank with or without compressor)
- A high quality tire pressure guage
- A cooler
- Some small amount of tools (just in case)
- Jack so we can change wheels if desired
- A waterproof tub with motor oil, windex, rain-x, towels, etc...
- Some chalk
- ???
I think we will WANT:
- Some chairs
- A clipboard for drawing maps and writing down pressures, lap times, etc...
- Ability to scan and post the above paper
- ???
07-12-2005, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
Aint you got something more flattering of me??
I know everyone likes to see cars sideways, and i thought it was in keeping with your current trends. :D
I also was not sure how much silver wanted me overloading him. He will have to keep me in check, I am like a kid in a candy store right now with the new camera, and now with the outlet to put it on the web, even worse.
Nabil, did any of your in car video turn out, or was the camera loose for all of it?
07-12-2005, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by trhoads
also was not sure how much silver wanted me overloading him. He will have to keep me in check, I am like a kid in a candy store right now with the new camera, and now with the outlet to put it on the web, even worse.
07-12-2005, 09:55 PM
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trhoads, your video is up now: http://silvereightstudio.com/autocross.html
07-13-2005, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
Great video Travis! I like how that cam mount! It gives a great view. I want to see your fastest run.
The mount is good, it stays pretty secure, and not too much vibration. Next time I am going to work on getting it to see more of the outside, and less of my right shoulder.
07-13-2005, 03:27 PM
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07-16-2005, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
Here is a link to a temp home for my autocross video. This is my first run. I had SilverEight riding shotgun.
http://x400.putfile.com/videos/19421533215.wmv
This link may quit working so I am asking Silver to host the video when he gets a chance.
http://x400.putfile.com/videos/19421533215.wmv
This link may quit working so I am asking Silver to host the video when he gets a chance.
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07-20-2005, 08:04 AM
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FYI...
I may be racing this Sunday after all and then flying out to the beach afterwards.... switching out the engine in the miata this week, but should be done in time.
-T
I may be racing this Sunday after all and then flying out to the beach afterwards.... switching out the engine in the miata this week, but should be done in time.
-T
07-20-2005, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Just posted Nabils run#2 on my site. It is the P-in-P version (Picture in Picture). Link
I am really looking forward to the next event, I have reserved my number in STU, 88 of course, I may not be real competitive against some of the cars in that class, but it will be a lot of fun. I have even gone out and gotten a number set, some magnetics and everything, at least I will look like I know what I am doing.
07-20-2005, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
OK, I've got it up. It took me a little while to figure out how to dload from Putfile.com without the interface.
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07-20-2005, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Splan8
Trhoads:
All you need now is a second set of wheels with stickier tires (the new Azenis). You'll be competitive, no worries.
All you need now is a second set of wheels with stickier tires (the new Azenis). You'll be competitive, no worries.
07-20-2005, 02:34 PM
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trhoads, I would build my car to run on the road race track at events such as NASA and Panoz Track Days and such and just deal with what ever I had to at the Autocross. Personally I think the Autocross is where you learn to really handel your car and the road race courses where you put it to use. IMHO... and that is an unexperianced one as you know... just from observation. What do you think Splan?
07-20-2005, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
trhoads, I would build my car to run on the road race track at events such as NASA and Panoz Track Days and such and just deal with what ever I had to at the Autocross. Personally I think the Autocross is where you learn to really handel your car and the road race courses where you put it to use. IMHO... and that is an unexperianced one as you know... just from observation. What do you think Splan?
I am bad enough already, sways are on the way. And that is just the beginning.
07-20-2005, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by trhoads
I guess the new Azenis are not too good for everyday use then huh. I think I will have a really hard time convincing the wife that I need two sets of wheels and tires. I might consider it for next season, maybe a good end of the year bonus could result in a used set of wheels and tires for track use. I know that in STU you have to run street tires. I did not realize that you can not run STU with an aftermarket flywheel. I had thought about that at some point, but maybe not. That would put me in SM, and I don't think the 8 will compete there. But maybe I am not in this to compete, but merely to have fun! :D
Jamie