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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 07:26 AM
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Anyone here is going to the High Performance Driving School this April? Just wanted to know how many are going.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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can you send a link to that? i may be interested...
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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thunder hill is a great track, you'll have a lot of fun
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Definitely a great time. Just make sure you watch the octane rating when you fill up at the track. . .
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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This will be my 2nd time and I did have a blast. it was so much fun. I have been autoxing for 2 years and road racing is a lot different. I think it's more justified to spend $200 for a whole day of speed than $30 bucks for 4 or 3 runs at autox. I love doing both though.

here is the link. They may still have some slot open, especially group C.
http://www.thunderhill.com

What do you mean by watch the octane rating? I think they have some 100 rating but I am not sure how much they charge. I am thinking of filling her up before I get there. I should have half a tank left when i am there.

I guess so far i am the only one going. Damn.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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I'll be there with my GSR. It'll be my second time there and I can't wait. Definatly a nice track.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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Which group were you in RacerZook? They put me in Group-B last time and let me drove by myself half way thru. It was much better without the extra weight of the instructor.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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Wow I want to go. Never been auto-X or road racing or drag racing.

Im always to scared Im going to look extremely stupid my first time

Just gotta wait till my motor is done and tuned.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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I'll be there next time, want to organize a track meet.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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NewR-I'm gonna be in the C group. It's only my second track day and I'll need a bit more experience untill I move up which is fine with me. I'm assuming you drive and R? What does it look like? I'll keep and eye open for you.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:55 AM
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Racer, You will be in group C? That is the most advance group. There is no other group higher than C, i think. It will be my 2nd track day too. Yes, i drive the R and it's yellow on Rota Slipstream W/kumho tires.

What is your car look like? i am gonna look for you too.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Just faxed my entry form for Group C. I've been there twice and group C is the fastest group and more area is allow to pass.
I've never seen and R on this track and hope to meet some R folks this time.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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Really C is the fastest? Then I meant A, I'm still considered a beginner. I'll be driving a Silver Integra GSR with a CF hood. I'll definatly keep an eye and and say hi.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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They have 105 octane LEADED fuel at the pumps. It was a hot day, I needed gas, and I hit the 105. Haven't gotten any CELs. . .
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 08:41 AM
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THis is cool!

3 are going including myself. I saw some really cool cars the last time I was there.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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I'll be there in group C.

Um, I think this'll be my 8-10 time being there? I dunno, somewhere around there. I'll be there to test out my new suspension.

OH, and another R will be there besides me.
so looks like 4 R's so far and a GSR?


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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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Does anyone know if they will let me run with only one seat? I assume the instructor wants to be in the front with me,but I only got one seat

Last time those bastards would tug on my steering wheel while driving to show me the correct line, did they do this to anyone else? Apparently I started my turn in early and apexed early. I hope nobody ends up off road, the rocks out there are pretty large.

I might be there depending on the date and what slots they still have open.
<-----still learning
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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Does anyone know if they will let me run with only one seat? I assume the instructor wants to be in the front with me,but I only got one seat

Last time those bastards would tug on my steering wheel while driving to show me the correct line, did they do this to anyone else? Apparently I started my turn in early and apexed early. I hope nobody ends up off road, the rocks out there are pretty large.

I might be there depending on the date and what slots they still have open.
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drive group C. no instructors.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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Sweet. My chances to finally get a ride in an R just got better .

DisordeR-Yeah the first time I went the instructor would reach over and just put pressure on to which way I should be turning. Would never "steer" for me though, an most of the time would just point to which part of the track I should be at. My instructor was Chris, owner of Science of Speed. He taught me more in a few hours than I have learned from driving in 4 years! Man I can't wait.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Sweet. My chances to finally get a ride in an R just got better .

DisordeR-Yeah the first time I went the instructor would reach over and just put pressure on to which way I should be turning. Would never "steer" for me though, an most of the time would just point to which part of the track I should be at. My instructor was Chris, owner of Science of Speed. He taught me more in a few hours than I have learned from driving in 4 years! Man I can't wait.
I can't wait either! First time on the track since October... and i'm on a new suspension. Should be awesome.

Look forward to meeting you all.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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THis is sweet! I am so excited and having a chance to actually seeing more than 3 R's at the same time at any race events.

Mine is pretty much stock except the Comptech Cat-Back and Hi-Flow filter (due to auto-x rules). I am thinking of up-grading the suspension but not sure how to get about it and also not sure if it is really worth the $ and how much better/worse than the stock setup.

Anyway, really looking forward to see you all and learn something new..
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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I'm in. Let's bring our digi cam and take some pics.
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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Did you guys get that Email about the little get together at the hotel thursday night? Any of you guys gonna be there? I will.
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