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  Oct 4 2005, 01:45 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179  |
I ran my last school last weekend at Watkins Glen. I had never run with them before. There was also 3 BMW club races over the weekend. Well, I saw a nice looking red SS there when I showed up on Friday. I thought it looked familiar! It was Gary's SS. I had never met him before and couldn't find him until late on Saturday night.
I had my 1st real trouble this weekend after about 35-40 track days! I broke a wheel stud while torqueing my lug nuts before my 1st session on Saturday. This resulted in me missing my 1st session while I picked up 2 studs at Carquest. They were POS's, but that's all I had because I couldn't find Gary.--Thanks Gary!!! It held and then when I swapped to the Hoosiers on Saturday night, I snapped another one (same wheel). I found Gary, and he had a bag of spare factory ones. They are much higher quality than the Carquest one, so I changed both. (Did I mention, I got 20 ARP ones from Summit last week to put on over the winter? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) ) I ran 2 sessions on Sunday and then cracked my 1st ever brake rotor. It's not bad, but that was my worst track weekend from a mechanical standpoint! I can't wait to get Kevin's brackets on and go to the cheap and easy to replace C5 rotors. I even got to run a few laps with Gary which was fun. Being that I run with BMW clubs most of the time, I rarely see F-bods, let alone in my group and all! Gary is a great driver, and his car sounds awesome. I have to find out what kind of headers he has! He had so much more confidence than me in the esses and I lost a lot of distance on him there. Since he is an instructor I also got to take a ride in his car which was cool. I also corded one of my Victoracers after 13+ track days! On last year's suspension I only got 4 days! Lap times (that I timed so far, only a few) were in the 2:22-2:23 range. I'll have to see if I was faster on any of the others. Seeing Gary and another F-body really makes me wish we could have a big gathering of F-bods at a roadcourse some day like we had mentioned a while back. Learning, talking, checking out each other's cars, driving with, etc. is so much fun! Some pics: (IMG:http://www.geocities.com/teutonic_speedracer/Img_5395_s2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.geocities.com/teutonic_speedracer/Img_5550_s2.jpg) This post has been edited by Teutonic Speedracer: Oct 4 2005, 01:47 AM |
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Oct 4 2005, 01:54 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Well it still sounds like you had fun Dennis, and you drove it on the trailer (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)
Nice pic's! |
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Oct 4 2005, 02:09 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Oct 3 2005, 20:45) Seeing Gary and another F-body really makes me wish we could have a big gathering of F-bods at a roadcourse some day like we had mentioned a while back. Learning, talking, checking out each other's cars, driving with, etc. is so much fun! I'm still up for it (though I doubt we can afford WGI). I can probably do something like Gingerman, maybe Summit Point (maybe, I'd have to check) and I'm open to others that are affordable. If we can get a comittment, I'll make some phone calls (though I might need the deposits for the reservation). Do we start the "where would you go for a track day" poll again????? Since nobody (who wasn't already going) made it to Memphis last year..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif) |
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Oct 4 2005, 02:14 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 3 2005, 21:09) QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Oct 3 2005, 20:45) Seeing Gary and another F-body really makes me wish we could have a big gathering of F-bods at a roadcourse some day like we had mentioned a while back. Learning, talking, checking out each other's cars, driving with, etc. is so much fun! I'm still up for it (though I doubt we can afford WGI). I can probably do something like Gingerman, maybe Summit Point (maybe, I'd have to check) and I'm open to others that are affordable. If we can get a comittment, I'll make some phone calls (though I might need the deposits for the reservation). Do we start the "where would you go for a track day" poll again????? Since nobody (who wasn't already going) made it to Memphis last year..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif) I'd love to! It's like we need an West Coast, East Coast, and Mid-America one! If enough people committed to going, I'd drive to Summit Point, BeaveRun, Mid-Ohio, or Virginia International Raceway. :drive: |
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Oct 4 2005, 02:17 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Summit point is the most affordable, unless I can pull off something with AV8SS (I can make phone calls to the right people), then we'd have more options.
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Oct 4 2005, 11:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Germantown, MD USA Member No.: 99 |
I still say it coincide with a NASA event. VIR will happen in Feb with NASA-MA, Mid-Ohio probably twice next season with NASA-OH, Watkins Glen with NASA-NE in Sept, plus plenty more once the schedules are finalized.
To get an idea of the tracks visited, check out the NASA Regions and see the individual areas and their '04 schedules. |
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Oct 4 2005, 11:36 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 16 |
I like the way those pics "put a visual to the feel" body roll-wise. Anybody else notice what I'm talking about? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Oct 4 2005, 12:23 PM
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Nitto Destroyer! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 248 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Rochester NY Member No.: 29 |
QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Oct 3 2005, 19:45) I ran my last school last weekend at Watkins Glen. I had never run with them before. There was also 3 BMW club races over the weekend. Well, I saw a nice looking red SS there when I showed up on Friday. I thought it looked familiar! It was Gary's SS. I had never met him before and couldn't find him until late on Saturday night. I had my 1st real trouble this weekend after about 35-40 track days! I broke a wheel stud while torqueing my lug nuts before my 1st session on Saturday. This resulted in me missing my 1st session while I picked up 2 studs at Carquest. They were POS's, but that's all I had because I couldn't find Gary.--Thanks Gary!!! It held and then when I swapped to the Hoosiers on Saturday night, I snapped another one (same wheel). I found Gary, and he had a bag of spare factory ones. They are much higher quality than the Carquest one, so I changed both. (Did I mention, I got 20 ARP ones from Summit last week to put on over the winter? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) ) I ran 2 sessions on Sunday and then cracked my 1st ever brake rotor. It's not bad, but that was my worst track weekend from a mechanical standpoint! I can't wait to get Kevin's brackets on and go to the cheap and easy to replace C5 rotors. I even got to run a few laps with Gary which was fun. Being that I run with BMW clubs most of the time, I rarely see F-bods, let alone in my group and all! Gary is a great driver, and his car sounds awesome. I have to find out what kind of headers he has! He had so much more confidence than me in the esses and I lost a lot of distance on him there. Since he is an instructor I also got to take a ride in his car which was cool. I also corded one of my Victoracers after 13+ track days! On last year's suspension I only got 4 days! Lap times (that I timed so far, only a few) were in the 2:22-2:23 range. I'll have to see if I was faster on any of the others. Seeing Gary and another F-body really makes me wish we could have a big gathering of F-bods at a roadcourse some day like we had mentioned a while back. Learning, talking, checking out each other's cars, driving with, etc. is so much fun! Some pics: (IMG:http://www.geocities.com/teutonic_speedracer/Img_5395_s2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.geocities.com/teutonic_speedracer/Img_5550_s2.jpg) DENNIS...........Pleasure was all mine. Like you I rarely find another f-bod @ the Track. Did'nt even know you were there until I saw you on the track. On the idea of a track day......that would be awsume, however a HUGE amount of work. I do agree that trying to run with another group would probably be doable. I am up for anything that does not interfer with my schedule with the local BMW people ( they are like my parents (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif) ) Gary by the way .....Awsume pics!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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Oct 4 2005, 12:28 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,042 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Hanover, PA Member No.: 36 |
Dennis,
Which wheel broke the studs, driver rear? Steve |
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Oct 4 2005, 12:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Germantown, MD USA Member No.: 99 |
Dennis - regarding the pictures, isn't that the 'Outer Loop' ?
Jon A - I definitely know what ya mean. WGI is my favorite place to be on track. |
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Oct 4 2005, 02:37 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (PF Flyer @ Oct 4 2005, 07:37) Dennis - regarding the pictures, isn't that the 'Outer Loop' ? I thought that was uphill in the toe, but I can't tell from the pics. |
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Oct 4 2005, 02:38 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (steve-d @ Oct 4 2005, 07:28) Dennis, Which wheel broke the studs, driver rear? Steve HAHA! Are you joking! Both broke driver's side left front! |
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