HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013
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HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013
All things considered, I had a pretty awesome weekend. I'd like to thank Dr. CorteZ/Jaime for some intelligent, encouraging instruction. Thanks to Smitdog as well for giving me a place to crash on Sat. night and wrenching on my car a little.
Also, thanks to the R-Speed guys for coming down and making the weekend 10 times as entertaining as it otherwise would have been.
And thanks to Adam Penn's motor for blowing up and allowing me to take your place at the event.
Highlights:
*Going faster than I have ever gone in my life
*4-wheel drifting through T9
*CorteZ dancing every time I rolled someone
*Getting caught going 76mph on the way back...and getting off with a warning.
Lowlights:
*Finding out exactly how far to the right one can put his wheels in T3 before turn-in
*Almost smashing into Soup ****'s butt (Why is my brake pedal on the floor?)
*Smitdog's run-in with the law
Driving on-track is now starting to feel like I always wanted it to. I was always pretty speedy, but never totally in control...that's pretty much over with.
Next thing I have to work on is controlling the red mist...when I started from back in the pack, I passed or caught up to every ITR further up in the group. However, when I started at the front (the last session of the weekend), I was so dead-set on keeping Smitdog and Soup **** (who started #2 and #3) behind me that I really "drove in my mirrors" as the instructors call it. I ended up overdriving the car and I had to let them both roll me. Some old man told me later, "Never start from the front - it makes things too difficult."
I am now in search of a JDM 4.7FD. There are a few places at Summit where I would really benefit from some higher revs in 4th gear. Anyone got any leads?
Also, thanks to the R-Speed guys for coming down and making the weekend 10 times as entertaining as it otherwise would have been.
And thanks to Adam Penn's motor for blowing up and allowing me to take your place at the event.
Highlights:
*Going faster than I have ever gone in my life
*4-wheel drifting through T9
*CorteZ dancing every time I rolled someone
*Getting caught going 76mph on the way back...and getting off with a warning.
Lowlights:
*Finding out exactly how far to the right one can put his wheels in T3 before turn-in
*Almost smashing into Soup ****'s butt (Why is my brake pedal on the floor?)
*Smitdog's run-in with the law
Driving on-track is now starting to feel like I always wanted it to. I was always pretty speedy, but never totally in control...that's pretty much over with.
Next thing I have to work on is controlling the red mist...when I started from back in the pack, I passed or caught up to every ITR further up in the group. However, when I started at the front (the last session of the weekend), I was so dead-set on keeping Smitdog and Soup **** (who started #2 and #3) behind me that I really "drove in my mirrors" as the instructors call it. I ended up overdriving the car and I had to let them both roll me. Some old man told me later, "Never start from the front - it makes things too difficult."
I am now in search of a JDM 4.7FD. There are a few places at Summit where I would really benefit from some higher revs in 4th gear. Anyone got any leads?
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There are a few places at Summit where I would really benefit from some higher revs in 4th gear.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And there are a few places @ VIR where it could be a liability.
Food for thought. I think you should spend whatever $$ on events rather than a JDM FD
And there are a few places @ VIR where it could be a liability.
Food for thought. I think you should spend whatever $$ on events rather than a JDM FD
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (misfit)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by misfit »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what the hell did Steve do to run into problems with the Law????</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls
I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Also, thanks to the R-Speed guys for coming down and making the weekend 10 times as entertaining as it otherwise would have been.
Lowlights:
*Finding out exactly how far to the right one can put his wheels in T3 before turn-in</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was 1 car behind you when you put the wheels off, all i saw was just dirt in the air.
Some good fun was had at the end of Ruby Tuesday.
Also, thanks to the R-Speed guys for coming down and making the weekend 10 times as entertaining as it otherwise would have been.
Lowlights:
*Finding out exactly how far to the right one can put his wheels in T3 before turn-in
</TD></TR></TABLE>I was 1 car behind you when you put the wheels off, all i saw was just dirt in the air.
Some good fun was had at the end of Ruby Tuesday.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls</TD></TR></TABLE>
no, i think that was edgar and ray
I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls</TD></TR></TABLE>
no, i think that was edgar and ray
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (thk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls</TD></TR></TABLE>
sounds about right
I think it had something to do with those 16 y/o girls</TD></TR></TABLE>
sounds about right
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And there are a few places @ VIR where it could be a liability.
Food for thought. I think you should spend whatever $$ on events rather than a JDM FD</TD></TR></TABLE>
Where at VIR? I remember Jon Starnes saying he hated his 4.7 at that track. However, Summit is where I spend most of my time.
I could tell you the same thing about how to spend your $$ - but there are legitimate areas that your car needs improvement in. Since you don't have enough power to take T3 and T10 in 4th gear, you limit yourself by taking them in 3rd. Therefore: you need to free up some HP.
So here's my situation: I'm looking for more acceleration when exiting turns, especially 3 and 10. I think I am cornering as fast as I safely can in a car with stock suspension and street tires. I'd just like to be on the big cam exiting 4th-gear corners.
And there are a few places @ VIR where it could be a liability.
Food for thought. I think you should spend whatever $$ on events rather than a JDM FD
</TD></TR></TABLE>Where at VIR? I remember Jon Starnes saying he hated his 4.7 at that track. However, Summit is where I spend most of my time.
I could tell you the same thing about how to spend your $$ - but there are legitimate areas that your car needs improvement in. Since you don't have enough power to take T3 and T10 in 4th gear, you limit yourself by taking them in 3rd. Therefore: you need to free up some HP.
So here's my situation: I'm looking for more acceleration when exiting turns, especially 3 and 10. I think I am cornering as fast as I safely can in a car with stock suspension and street tires. I'd just like to be on the big cam exiting 4th-gear corners.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Im_In_There)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Im_In_There »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was 1 car behind you when you put the wheels off, all i saw was just dirt in the air.
Some good fun was had at the end of Ruby Tuesday. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I got so much dirt in my eyes and mouth...it sucked.
You are right about Ruby Tuesday...that was hilarious. That's what I mean when I say the NY guys can brighten up a weekend.
I was 1 car behind you when you put the wheels off, all i saw was just dirt in the air.
Some good fun was had at the end of Ruby Tuesday.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I got so much dirt in my eyes and mouth...it sucked.
You are right about Ruby Tuesday...that was hilarious. That's what I mean when I say the NY guys can brighten up a weekend.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where at VIR? I remember Jon Starnes saying he hated his 4.7 at that track. However, Summit is where I spend most of my time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Going into T3, Uphill esses, hogpen.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I could tell you the same thing about how to spend your $$ - but there are legitimate areas that your car needs improvement in. </TD></TR></TABLE>
There are also legitimate areas that the nut behind the wheel of my car needs improvements in
Going into T3, Uphill esses, hogpen.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I could tell you the same thing about how to spend your $$ - but there are legitimate areas that your car needs improvement in. </TD></TR></TABLE>
There are also legitimate areas that the nut behind the wheel of my car needs improvements in
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I think I am cornering as fast as I safely can in a car with stock suspension and street tires. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd say time for some upgraded suspension ...
Especially after see those pics Brian took!!
I'd say time for some upgraded suspension ...
Especially after see those pics Brian took!!
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (zygspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'd say time for some upgraded suspension ...
Especially after see those pics Brian took!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
I know! Holy Body Roll, Batman!
I really do want a nice shock/spring combo...but that's like 3 HPDEs.
I'd say time for some upgraded suspension ...
Especially after see those pics Brian took!!
</TD></TR></TABLE>I know! Holy Body Roll, Batman!
I really do want a nice shock/spring combo...but that's like 3 HPDEs.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
So here's my situation: I'm looking for more acceleration when exiting turns, especially 3 and 10. I think I am cornering as fast as I safely can in a car with stock suspension and street tires. I'd just like to be on the big cam exiting 4th-gear corners.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you're not on the "big" cam exiting corners than j00 should be in a lower gear...
So here's my situation: I'm looking for more acceleration when exiting turns, especially 3 and 10. I think I am cornering as fast as I safely can in a car with stock suspension and street tires. I'd just like to be on the big cam exiting 4th-gear corners.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you're not on the "big" cam exiting corners than j00 should be in a lower gear...
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You are right about Ruby Tuesday...that was hilarious. That's what I mean when I say the NY guys can brighten up a weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You should of heard Edgar and Ray on the radio when we got into NJ on the way back home...they are really funny.
You are right about Ruby Tuesday...that was hilarious. That's what I mean when I say the NY guys can brighten up a weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You should of heard Edgar and Ray on the radio when we got into NJ on the way back home...they are really funny.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Brian*Blue95M3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brian*Blue95M3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You looked very quick and smooth out there Ross, nice job
The pic I posted of you was from T10, fyi
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Thanks for the compliments Brian. I posted my feelings on your photography in the picture thread at the end of Page 1...I hope you caught it before you 0wned Page2.
T10, that explains it...lol
The pic I posted of you was from T10, fyi
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Thanks for the compliments Brian. I posted my feelings on your photography in the picture thread at the end of Page 1...I hope you caught it before you 0wned Page2.
T10, that explains it...lol
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (El Pollo Diablo)
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If you're not on the "big" cam exiting corners than j00 should be in a lower gear...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I used to think the same thing, but I am literally THIS close to being in vtak out of 3 and 10. In both turns, I hit VTEC just as I'm reaching the end of the gators. Of course it FEELS faster to be in 3rd; but I am not sure if it actually is.
If you're not on the "big" cam exiting corners than j00 should be in a lower gear...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I used to think the same thing, but I am literally THIS close to being in vtak out of 3 and 10. In both turns, I hit VTEC just as I'm reaching the end of the gators. Of course it FEELS faster to be in 3rd; but I am not sure if it actually is.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You are right about Ruby Tuesday...that was hilarious. That's what I mean when I say the NY guys can brighten up a weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Bleh...Edgar is using me to his advantage to clown on. It's ok, he clowns better in real life, but I'll PWN him on Da InTeRnET!
Watch for my thread later...
btw, you missed alllll the fun on Sunday at our paddock
You are right about Ruby Tuesday...that was hilarious. That's what I mean when I say the NY guys can brighten up a weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Bleh...Edgar is using me to his advantage to clown on. It's ok, he clowns better in real life, but I'll PWN him on Da InTeRnET!
Watch for my thread later...
btw, you missed alllll the fun on Sunday at our paddock
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (davidnyc)
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You should of heard Edgar and Ray on the radio when we got into NJ on the way back home...they are really funny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dave,
I think Edgar needs love, but he's looking into the wrong direction.
You should of heard Edgar and Ray on the radio when we got into NJ on the way back home...they are really funny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dave,
I think Edgar needs love, but he's looking into the wrong direction.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (nEoMuGen)
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Dave,
I think Edgar needs love, but he's looking into the wrong direction.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dude, now that I know your voice well enough, I hear it when I read your posts...toooo hilarious.
You pussies better all come to EXPO.
Dave,
I think Edgar needs love, but he's looking into the wrong direction.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dude, now that I know your voice well enough, I hear it when I read your posts...toooo hilarious.
You pussies better all come to EXPO.
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Ross R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Dude, now that I know your voice well enough, I hear it when I read your posts...toooo hilarious.
You pussies better all come to EXPO.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That sux, my image as a cool guy had been shattered.
***** Edgar is still pending on the Expo.
Modified by nEoMuGen at 3:39 PM 7/12/2004
Dude, now that I know your voice well enough, I hear it when I read your posts...toooo hilarious.
You pussies better all come to EXPO.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That sux, my image as a cool guy had been shattered.
***** Edgar is still pending on the Expo.
Modified by nEoMuGen at 3:39 PM 7/12/2004
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Re: HyperFest July 10-11: tons'o'fun for #1013 (Brian*Blue95M3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brian*Blue95M3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">From the sounds of it, I should really stick around the track after the events end.....
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If you can handle a bunch of FOBs and Yankees, it's probably not a bad idea.
Brian</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you can handle a bunch of FOBs and Yankees, it's probably not a bad idea.