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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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FWIW I am bringing a transponder as well so I'll have good lap times. I also want to compare it to the racechrono readings ( RaceChrono - The GPS Lap Timer ) to see how accurate they are.
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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John and I really want to borrow it. I'll give you beer for your contribution.
4 pack of Bodingtons please.
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
FWIW I am bringing a transponder as well so I'll have good lap times. I also want to compare it to the racechrono readings ( RaceChrono - The GPS Lap Timer ) to see how accurate they are.
Ya i'll be comparing my traqmate to random iphone apps to see how they compare.

Anyone have any recommendations?
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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I just signed up.

I'm calling last place in Unlimited, to continue my streak.

For those of you who can't wait until Saturday, here go a preview: MSR Cresson

Pump up the volume for full effect.
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BTW who is doing just sat and who is doing both days?

I signed up for both.
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tann3r
The more accurate timing we can get the better!

I'll try to get up there to make it to tech before 6pm. we should to get a phone # list going so we can find each other at these events.
phone list is cool. should it be pm'd? who knows what kind of freaks are on this site! lol.... if you wanna post it on here tho' whatever, you go first.
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Just going on Saturday but could change my mind and go Sunday as well. It depends if I get a full fix on Saturday or not. If I do not get on the track on Sunday I'll probably hang out for awhile in the morning.
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[QUOTE=Double O 86;533756]I just signed up.

I'm calling last place in Unlimited, to continue my streak. QUOTE]

you weren't last. the guy in the green miata was.


Originally Posted by tann3r
BTW who is doing just sat and who is doing both days?

I signed up for both.
i'm signed up for both. it's too far of a trip for me to just run 1 day. plus i need points on both days for TT.

i'm not sure what iphone apps are out there for lap timers. last i heard there weren't any because the iphone's gps was too slow.

i have an android app called "trackmaster" i compared it to the timing equip. at a pca event. it read 0.2 slower than what the pca posted. others that have tried it against an amb already are claiming it's less than 0.2 difference.

i just figured out the other day i could send pics of my screen. well, almost got it figured, you can see the pic could have been bigger. this is of entry into sweeper at msr-h

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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
phone list is cool. should it be pm'd? who knows what kind of freaks are on this site! lol.... if you wanna post it on here tho' whatever, you go first.
Haha PM's for sure.

How about this, if any of yall wants the list shoot me a pm w/ your phone #. I'll get the list going and just send out one mass pm next weds with all the numbers i get.

Real names would be nice too, since calling people by screen names is just wierd...
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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****. Fuckitey **** giggidtyintheass fuckme ******* ****

Long story short I found some problems with the front suspension geometry on the alignment rack this morning that are going to require some fabrication to fix. I may or may not be able to make the event but I am still going to try. The need to do some welding and the rainy weather outside are further compounding the problem. So I went from a 99% probability of attending to a 30% probability of attending all in the space of about 15 minutes. I'm guessing I will need to take some time off of work to make it happen in time for this event.

Getting the car onto the alignment lift was pretty amusing. With the ultra low ground clearance they had to basically use a floor jack on the back to get it on the lift

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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I just bought a fender roller, hopefully it will show up by Friday and I can bring it to the track...will trade for beer or lap dances ~=$20 (from the club, not one of you freaks)

On another note, I have a lap timer GPS for iphone but I keep forgetting to use it. I have a G2X in my race car...and I never thing about it in my street/track car.

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Anyone know anywhere cheap/free to stay at friday night?
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by NC Eunos
Anyone know anywhere cheap/free to stay at friday night?
in a tent at the track. or with go in on a room w/ somebody.
there may be floor space left in my room at the hotel across the street, but not sure yet until i get definate answers from a couple friends of mine. if so, it would cost ya $20
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
in a tent at the track. or with go in on a room w/ somebody.
there may be floor space left in my room at the hotel across the street, but not sure yet until i get definate answers from a couple friends of mine. if so, it would cost ya $20
Keep me posted. I'll take you on that offer if so, Thanks!
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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NC Eunos - replied to your PM. Check yours. Cheers!
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
in a tent at the track. or with go in on a room w/ somebody.
in for bro rape.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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+1 the cheapest way to go is to camp at the track.

The weather forecast is looking good...
My car is looking not so good. The steering rack that was supposed to get here today did not, so I am really cutting it pretty close. But I have not given up yet. Whatever I show up will not be pretty but it will run No one better give me any crap about the trunk lid. It is the one that looks like... crap... because I had to put off the wing installation.

I have to decide by about 3 pm tomorrow if I am going to drop the hotel room or not.

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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This just in:

Gas Head Motorworks will be in force at the NASA event this weekend at Motorsports Ranch Cresson.

Why is this important? They provide full trackside support to their customers and to participants who request it. Here's one small example of the multiple services they provide:

There's nothing worse than having crank sensor or cam sensor go bad during a track day. Good luck trying to find a replacement on the weekend. However, GHM stocks items like that and can get you back on the track quickly, so your track weekend is not ruined.

Look for the big RV and trailer with the Miatas parked nearby, or the dudes with the bright orange t-shirts. Tell 'em "Double O 86 sent me".

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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At the last challenge, I spent quite a bit of time in their trailer, they had a large kerosene heater.
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
At the last challenge, I spent quite a bit of time in their trailer, they had a large kerosene heater.
did you run your car? there's a mystery car that ran. green/tan top, turbo, chrome-ish wheels?

nvm, just read your sig. are you gonna run this time?



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