Looks like we've got a nice solid bunch for adv.
Should be fun, looking forward to it.
Only 70 days till ITR Expo '03

 

Why do they need their own thread?

Damn elitist ITR Expo Advanced Group snobs!

 

Damn, this place has gotten all gunshy lately!

Looks like I'll have to take the splash shields off and run some brake duction to keep up with the rest of you guys.

 

70 days more, eh?

I wish I could drive to EXPO.

 

I was trying to do some research on the "competition", luckily it seems most in this group are pretty well known on the board (with one or two exceptions).

I've met more than half before at one time or another, and am looking forward to meeting the rest (as well as everyone else there those days).

 

It is most difficult for those of us who have never run with other members of the run group.

How can one gauge his own level of skill without knowing the abilities of his peers?

I am thankful that Trey has already stated that there will be the opportunity to switch run groups over the course of the weekend.

Reid - who will blame the car for his slow driving... j/k

 

Cheers to peers!

Who's car will you be sharing?


[Modified by zygspeed, 1:37 AM 2/2/2003]

 

Int 1 w00t!

-Aaron - who is looking forward to meeting all including Ed and Reid.

 

That's the spirit, ...
I'm not really that snobbish! LOL!

 

70 days is too much time to wait.......I'm glad I will be in VIR in 21 days

 

 

Ed - I was checking it out also.

It's a very "experienced" group (just a nicer way of saying old )

Ausmith - who still has quite a bit of prep work to do for the event

 

LOL!
Relax George, body damage does nobody any good!

After all ... this is NOT a race or anything.
People just need to take it easy the first couple sessions and get used to the track,
as well as remenber that tires and brakes need to warm up a bit before they're fully effective.

 

Waaaaaaaaaaaaa.

 

I might switch to Int. depending on things... been spending all the money on the hatch the last few months getting it ready for the racing season. Don't know if I'll have money for fun stuff like r-compounds and such. But it would be fun anyway, see how the almost bone-stocker R stacks up against the rest of the Adv. group.

Who else that is in Adv. group running a stock R?

 

Hmm good point. <steps off his soap box.>

 

my creds:

- first time on track:EXPO 1
- some autocrossing, and and autocross 2 day school
- touring car club driving school
- lots of time trial days
- licensed TCRA 2.2 challenge cup
- 1st place SA 2.2 challenge cup willow springs (1:35's)


cant wait to drive with most ofyou guys again!

i especially loved watching Ed and Wes in there nearly stock R's put the smack down!

 

9 CW
6 FBP
5 PY
1 Roll-an-arr Red Hatch

Team CW ownz the advanced grouping

Ausmith - who can't wait to see 129 ITRs

 

*Raises Hand*

 

I've got one, but I'm rolling in the Arrr.

Sir Diablo fell prey to the theiving scumbags


[Modified by Ausmith, 6:59 PM 2/2/2003]

 

r-compounds always = more fun
fast usually = more fun
and driving with other safe drivers definately = more fun

+ your koni's/gc/ers setup Speaking of... will my 7"x2.5" ERS springs on the hatchy fit on the R? Will my GC sleeves from the hatch also fit on the R? I don't think the Konis will fit on the R, so the next question is, will 450/550lbs ERS springs ruin my stock R shocks for just a weekend of fun?

-Ben, who doesn't think fun in an ARR necessarily only = fast as much as = handling very well

 

Yes the springs will fit.

The front Koni's will fit. The rear Koni's will not fit.

They probably won't ruin your struts, but you will be no where near the proper dampening.

I think the Expo is going to be very fun!

 

I'm sure you already have a feel for what your ITR can do with its stock suspension.

You'll have more fun at EXPO if you're just learning the track, rather than trying to adjust to a new suspension setup.

Remember that modified does not always mean faster if you can't make good use of it.

I'd recommend you use what you currently have at EXPO and concentrate on having fun rather than going fast. After all, this isn't a race, it's a lapping session. Tenths don't matter.

 

i suspected that from the conversation with George...

that's what I was concerned about... refresh my memory on the rates (in lbs) of the stock R springs

big time!

 

So who else will be on street tires?? come on speeak up don't be shy

Well I'll have a set of Azenis, so maybe I'll follow George an try not to get run over.