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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 12:40 AM
MarinaCA airport
we are inviting all 914 pilots to come out and AX their car at one of the premiere AX sites in Norcal. You don't need to be a regular AXer. Just come on out and see what your little car can do.
these are Zone 7 AX dates and we are going to be running within the scheduled AXs.
we are planning on sending out invitations to some of the fastest 914s in the western US. Including Tom Provasi, Steve Nieslony and others.
some of the possible things will be, lunch provided both days, T-shirts, hats, etc.
We will have a hotel with rooms available for folks coming in from more distant locals.
this is a chance for all of you to stop talking and start driving your cars...
no more excuses 
more details to follow as plans come together.
Put these days on your schedule
and yes, you will be able to drive your car at this event no matter what kind of motor it has in it. 
I would suggest everyone that is planning on attending go to the GGR classification site and class their car according to our points system. That way everyone will also have a PAX index number for the weekend. PAX is used to have differently prepared cars compete effectively via a multiplication factor applied to your best time.
http://comp.pca-ggr.org/rulcomm_cs/web/index.php
By the time we have the Shootout, GGR should also have our new timing system up and running. Similar to what SCCA uses with bar code scanners etc. 
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2008, 01:10 AM
So how far is this from Seattle?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 01:15 AM
about 900 miles from what I can find on google maps.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2008, 01:16 AM
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 01:25 AM
this is exactly why we are planning a 2 day event, to make it worthwhile for folks to come from more extreme distances.
On both days you will be getting at least 8 runs plus fun runs and on Sunday there is a very good possibility of getting 12 or more runs.
we are hoping to get at least 20 or more 914s to attend....the more the better.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2008, 01:53 AM
I am going to look into it. Don't know how likely it will be but I would like to give it a try. I have a baby girl due on July 9th, but maybe my wife will let me take a little break
Posted by: Twise Feb 11 2008, 03:02 AM
Hmmm - This sounds fun - If you are planning on coming down from WA I will consider it as well. Marina Airport you say? How bout an address for mapquesting???
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2008, 03:05 AM
That would be cool. Then we can see how close are cars are.... in looks.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 09:37 AM
the cross streets of the area we use is at Reservation Rd and Imijin Rd. Marina California
If you go to google earth and put in Marina CA you can find it.
Posted by: hydroliftin Feb 11 2008, 10:15 AM
MarinaCA airport
these are Zone 7 AX dates and we are going to be running within the scheduled AXs.
and yes, you will be able to drive your car at this event no matter what kind of motor it has in it.
It's been a while since I did an Auto-X, and never before in a 914. What are Zone 7 rules? What type helmut? How much? Do I need to join, or just pay for the day?
Posted by: Borderline Feb 11 2008, 10:29 AM
Dan: Isn't everyone participating supposed to be a PCA member?? Can we get around this for the weekend.
There will be a number of loaner helmets available.
To enter an AX it is usually around $30 - $35.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 10:30 AM
MarinaCA airport
these are Zone 7 AX dates and we are going to be running within the scheduled AXs.
and yes, you will be able to drive your car at this event no matter what kind of motor it has in it.
It's been a while since I did an Auto-X, and never before in a 914. What are Zone 7 rules? What type helmut? How much? Do I need to join, or just pay for the day?
any SA or M helmet with a Snell rating of 1995 (2000 recommended)or newer. We have some loaner helmets if you arrive early...prices for the AX will be $30 on Saturday and $35 on Sunday....since these are hosted by two different regions....GGR on Saturday and LPR on Sunday.
As long as you are driving a Porsche you will not need to be a PCA member.
The rules are pretty simple....your car needs to have properly operating brakes, tight front wheel bearings, battery properly held in place, all extra stuff removed from trunks and interior. Good throttle return spring and seat belts in good condition.
Come on out and give it a whirl. One day or both, it doesn't matter.
You are absolutely going to have a good time.
this whole event is about getting as many 914s together in one place as possible and then getting to drive them as fast as possible while having fun and not getting into trouble with the law....
Posted by: Demick Feb 11 2008, 10:37 AM
About a 50/50 chance I'll be in Hawaii at that time - but if not, I'm in for both days!
Posted by: BMXerror Feb 11 2008, 12:22 PM
I'll try my ass off to be there. I need to go through the motor this year (as soon as I have the money) and install swaybars before my next AX. Is this a concrete thing right now, or is it still in the planning stages? Keep us posted, because I'm totally interested. Us So Cal guys need to go up there and represent!
Mark D.
Posted by: Twise Feb 11 2008, 12:49 PM
Never AX'd before - Ran GSXR750 at willow for 5 years - This sounds inviting I am as of right now planning on attending, both days. Maybe I will try to get in an AX with Sean down here first. Got to get my car done...
Posted by: Rusty Feb 11 2008, 01:14 PM
Hey Dan... do you need a sponsor? Someone to cover coffee and donuts for the 914 group?
PM me.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 04:53 PM
this is really going to happen. we are just finishing up with some lose ends and such.
I think we have sponsorship handled at this point. But I do greatly appreciate your offer , and may still contact you at a latter date if things change..
If we can get the Socal group, the Norcal group and maybe a few from outer regions to participate, this could be a great competitive event for 914s.
I have had a couple of folks from WA and OR already state their interest as well.
Posted by: BMXerror Feb 11 2008, 07:49 PM
Are you going to set up your own course, or use the existing one that's marked out? (I found it on Google earth)
Mark D.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 07:54 PM
we will be setting up our on course....on Saturday it will be run in one direction and then on Sunday we will run it in reverse with only minor changes for flow or safety.
that area is used extensively for AX....every Sat and Sunday there is a different group running an AX...
Shelby club, SCCA subclubs, PCA, Corvette club and others.
Posted by: grantsfo Feb 11 2008, 07:57 PM
Hey Dan... do you need a sponsor? Someone to cover coffee and donuts for the 914 group?
PM me.
It will be in California ....did you mean to say nonfat lattes and vegan scones?
Cool to see all 914 sites supporting this event. Should be some great fun and excellent 914 AX competition. This one is on my calendar.
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Feb 11 2008, 08:18 PM
FYI - Zone 7 PCA is a pretty easy group to race AX with. They almost always have loaner helmets, never ask for any kind of PCA membership or racin liscence, and I've seen all types of 914s race. In fact, the TTOD winner for almost every event is a crusty blue 914 chopped up, TIV, pulled by a crustier Ranchero! Lots of cool folks racing for fun and enjoying their cars, whether it is a SCCA national 996 GT2 or my 1.7 rust bucket. This year in Zone 7 GGR there could be as many as 10 very fast 914s showing up to every event! Dan and BillD are both running the events this year so the Shoot Out should one of the best 914 west coast events this year, hopefully all old friends will be reunited and JP Stein brings his car.... from Oregon 
Posted by: geniusanthony Feb 11 2008, 08:52 PM
Count me in, I just gotta get home and finish some details. 900 miles, sounds like a solid 12 hours at 60...I say the NW crowd convoys... Eh fellas?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 09:13 PM
glad to hear that some folks from the north are considering coming down to our little get together.....should be lots of fun...
Posted by: hydroliftin Feb 11 2008, 09:23 PM
Well I have a DOT 95 helmut, and should have a new engine by then Sounds like a plan to me.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 11 2008, 09:32 PM
hopefully that is a Snell 95 helmet 
....I don't know any organization that uses DOT helmet ratings.
and the more the merrier.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2008, 09:40 PM
Count me in, I just gotta get home and finish some details. 900 miles, sounds like a solid 12 hours at 60...I say the NW crowd convoys... Eh fellas?
Good idea. Besides, it would be good to travel in a group.
Posted by: geniusanthony Feb 11 2008, 09:49 PM
Would this be one of those "race" on Sunday, drive home tired as heck Monday occasions.
Re: traveling in a group- between the lot of us we could store a rollaway and spare car in the trunks, for er um , maintenance.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 11 2008, 09:54 PM
I would be making it a family trip. So my wife would be following me in our 5-series. She would have our two kids in the back so I would need to plan stops every three hours or so. When we go up to Whistler we make one stop. I am sure we could plan something that would work well and make sure we have tools in such in case your car has a problem .
Posted by: BMXerror Feb 12 2008, 02:31 PM
Would this be one of those "race" on Sunday, drive home tired as heck Monday occasions.
Re: traveling in a group- between the lot of us we could store a rollaway and spare car in the trunks, for er um , maintenance.
No, it's one of those 'race on Saturday AND Sunday, and drag your ass home Sunday night to be at work Monday morning' ..inhale... occasions. At least for me.
How many from So Cal are planning to show? It would be cool to get a convoy of German noise heading up the 5 Fwy.
Mark D.
Posted by: Andyrew Feb 12 2008, 07:12 PM
I'll consider doing this.. Although I will probably be representing 4 rings at the time (Audi a4..), but hey who knows I could be up to dusting off the 914, but I doubt it .
Posted by: geniusanthony Feb 12 2008, 07:30 PM
Jon hexed me, I may cancel...JK, can't wait to meet you all. Officially.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 14 2008, 12:31 AM
OK, this is going to happen.
all things are in order.
I would like to start to get a bit of a head count so I can start to decide on things to be ordered (yes, freebies) for the 914 contingent...
Lunches, shirts, hats or whatever we end up with.
I will edit the first post of this thread with head count....this is not in stone.
Just want to start to get an idea on who would like to be in attendance.
thanks for your interest.
Posted by: BMXerror Feb 14 2008, 10:58 AM
Count me in!
Mark D.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 14 2008, 12:26 PM
Like I said before. I am going to try to make this happen, but it will all depend on when my little girl is born.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 14 2008, 10:52 PM
OK, sports fans.
Initial registration will be open online at www.motorsportreg.com within the next 2 days. once we are up and running I will edit this post.
Please go to this site, register if you are a new user (it is free)
This registration is to give us some ideas of numbers so we can make appropriate arrangements. If your plan change you can cancel on the same site so we can keep track of everyone.
As the site says, more information will be coming as more arrangements are made and things come together.
We are not collecting money on the registration site. All fees will be collected the day of the events.
If you only drive Saturday or Sunday, you will only pay for that day.
Thanks for your support.
Posted by: Borderline Feb 14 2008, 11:12 PM
Daaaan. I just tried to register and got a message that registration has been suspended 
Oooops, guess I was little early
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 14 2008, 11:21 PM
reread the post before yours....I suspended it for 2 days to clear up a couple of details and then will be reopened.
sorry.... 
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 18 2008, 12:43 AM
registration is now open
www.motorsportreg.com
Look for PCA Autocross, Marina CA
hope to see many of you there....
more details to follow as plans come together
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 18 2008, 11:19 AM
I am in... Just completed registration at www.motorsportreg.com
I will be staying at Comfort Inn in Marina. I arranged this through Yopu's travel site www.i-yoputravel.com Her site is usually for businesses to arrange travel but what the heck. It matches the lowest price available and helps out a 914Chick!!!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 18 2008, 10:41 PM
Great Rob, and now I just found that JP has signed up. So now all you Norcal hot shoes will have to run against the "shitbox" 
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 18 2008, 11:46 PM
Great Rob, and now I just found that JP has signed up. So now all you Norcal hot shoes will have to run against the "shitbox"
JP is a pretty cool guy... I look forward to seeing him again. Of course, we are going to send him back with a bikini wax and painted nails cause he ain't got nothin'
oh no... stand back JP can flat out trash talk!!!!
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 19 2008, 12:28 AM
His car has been doing very well... when Britain is driving
Sorry if yI don;t know you well enough to say that JP
Maybe if you came up to Bremerton 
Posted by: cobra94563 Feb 19 2008, 11:35 AM
Date is kind of far off, but I would try to go one day!
(Novice group)
Posted by: dgw Feb 20 2008, 10:25 PM
This could be fun, but I need to get the car working consistently. Are you using GGR classes?
Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 21 2008, 06:15 PM
This could be fun, but I need to get the car working consistently. Are you using GGR classes?
I think I can answer that for Dan... Yes.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 21 2008, 07:13 PM
we will try to get everyone classed as close as possible so everyone has an even start.
you don't have to do this, but I think it will be nice for everyone to get an idea of how their car preparation stacks up.
Anyone that signs up for the shoot out should visit the GGR points site and get their car classed.
that way you can have some real bragging rights.
the GGR points site is here http://comp.pca-ggr.org/rulcomm_cs/web/index.php
Posted by: Porcharu Feb 29 2008, 06:08 PM
I am going to be there - hopefully in a running car 
Otherwise I will be cheerleader, 
Posted by: Racing916 Mar 4 2008, 08:47 PM
Man...Only 2921.42 miles from my house, maybe next year
Posted by: dw914er Mar 4 2008, 10:37 PM
Would this be one of those "race" on Sunday, drive home tired as heck Monday occasions.
Re: traveling in a group- between the lot of us we could store a rollaway and spare car in the trunks, for er um , maintenance.
No, it's one of those 'race on Saturday AND Sunday, and drag your ass home Sunday night to be at work Monday morning' ..inhale... occasions. At least for me.
How many from So Cal are planning to show? It would be cool to get a convoy of German noise heading up the 5 Fwy.
Mark D.
ill be in if i can get a few more so cal 914ers to go so we have a caravan (because it would be for, or if anything happens to the car)
talk to the different cal regions to see if they have any 914ers interested
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Mar 4 2008, 10:45 PM
come on up....that is one of the points of this two day event. Get more folks from further away to make the trip.
I will be worth the drive...........I promise.
Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 4 2008, 11:07 PM
Dan,
Have you got anything I can tell HW yet?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Mar 4 2008, 11:18 PM
Dan,Have you got anything I can tell HW yet?
forgive my ineptitude.....HW?
Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 5 2008, 11:25 AM
Dan,Have you got anything I can tell HW yet?
forgive my ineptitude.....HW?
Harvey??? We need a sponsor for his hotel room... Saturday night.
Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 6 2008, 09:38 AM
Come on down to the Shoot Out! Trash talking is required...
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Mar 13 2008, 11:36 AM
hhmmm...drive my car 7 hours north, AX for 2 days, then 7 hours back to SD. if Sue wants to go, where do I put my V710s?
Posted by: 6freak Mar 20 2008, 10:44 AM
Marina things sounds like fun..I would really like to convoy that would make it more enjoyable .and to see many cars in a row haul`n ass down I5 would be cool...Hell lets make it a race there ?everyone puts $100 in the pot winner take all no rules.....crazy idea but sounds fun dont it 
Posted by: 6freak Mar 25 2008, 12:50 PM
Marina things sounds like fun..I would really like to convoy that would make it more enjoyable .and to see many cars in a row haul`n ass down I5 would be cool...Hell lets make it a race there ?everyone puts $100 in the pot winner take all no rules.....crazy idea but sounds fun dont it
come people no takers on the cannon ball style run to cali
Posted by: 6freak Apr 15 2008, 08:08 AM
Marina things sounds like fun..I would really like to convoy that would make it more enjoyable .and to see many cars in a row haul`n ass down I5 would be cool...Hell lets make it a race there ?everyone puts $100 in the pot winner take all no rules.....crazy idea but sounds fun dont it
come people no takers on the cannon ball style run to cali
WHIMPS
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) May 10 2008, 11:09 AM
Here is the hotel information for the event
Thanks to Trekkor for obtaining these rooms and rates for our event.
GROUP CONTRACT
GROUP NAME: 914 Club
ARRIVAL DATE: August 1, 2008 ARRIVAL TIME: 3:00 PM
DEPARTURE DATE: August 3, 2008 DEPARTURE TIME: 11:00 AM
TOTAL NUMBER OF ROOMS: Ten (10)
5 single
5 double
COST PER ROOM: $125.99 + taxes* (single)
$143.99 + taxes* (double)
*(Taxes include 10% occupancy tax and $.50 County Tourism Assessment)
RELEASE DATE FOR BLOCK: July 1, 2008
This contract is for a block of rooms being held at the Quality Inn Monterey Beach Dunes in Marina, CA. The group rate quoted is only valid until the release date as stated above. Any reservations booked after the release date will be subject to room availability and rate increases. Any non-reserved guests that attempt to arrive without a reservation will not be honored with the advanced booking group rate.
All guests must call the toll free number 800 550 0055 to book reservations. At the time of the booking, the guest needs to mention the group name to the booking agent to receive the group rate. The agent or staff of the hotel will not adjust room rates at check in. It is important that all guests identify themselves with the group name provided
A Ten Dollar ($10.00) telephone deposit is required, per room, for outside telephone service, including credit card/operated assisted calling. This deposit is fully refundable, less any telephone charges that the guest has incurred. The motel will not accept collect telephone calls for any guest. Personal checks will not be accepted or cashed.
Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room inside the lobby from 7am – 10am. For the guest convenience the hotel has a courtesy laundry room, Jacuzzi, vending machines including complimentary ice, and complimentary high speed wireless internet.
Posted by: jimtab May 11 2008, 01:13 AM
I would love to be there to try out the new rear struts "in anger" but I'll be in Monaco that Saturday and Livorno on the Sunday....poor me. Lyn and I are doing a "grand tour" 14 day cruise of the Med for our 40th anniversary....gotta do something......of course due to poor planing I'll be almost 3 months late for the Grand Prix de Monaco....one of these days tho...... I am gonna hire a cab to take me on a drive over the course, he probably won't be as fast as Masa or Hamilton ...
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) May 16 2008, 05:08 PM
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 17 2008, 12:43 AM
thanks for looking
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 17 2008, 02:31 AM
So I've been trying to get this to work out for my family, but a 12 hour drive with a newborn and a 2 year old would be too much. I hope to make it next year if you can have it again
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 17 2008, 11:18 AM
So I've been trying to get this to work out for my family, but a 12 hour drive with a newborn and a 2 year old would be too much. I hope to make it next year if you can have it again
Oh don't worry Jon, we have plenty of spankings to hand out. You will not be missed. But do come down sometime soon and get waxed and sent packing! (insert trash talk smiley)
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 17 2008, 12:41 PM
Oh Rob 
Posted by: BMXerror Jun 18 2008, 07:53 PM
Do we have a head count for this thing? I put in for the time today, so you can put me on the 'definitely' list.
Mark D.
Posted by: Chris Hamilton Jun 18 2008, 08:43 PM
Anyone looking for a potential taste of what's to come can watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftrDvj_K_Y
Posted by: 6freak Jun 19 2008, 11:25 AM
Anyone looking for a potential taste of what's to come can watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftrDvj_K_Y
Can we do the motorhome thing on site or do we have to leave every nite.Im really thinking about it
Posted by: Chris Hamilton Jun 20 2008, 11:37 PM
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jun 21 2008, 11:42 PM
Do we get an automatic 15 seconds shaved off our time if we drive in from Tennessee? Also no penalties for hitting cones? 
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 23 2008, 05:28 PM
I would suggest everyone that is planning on attending go to the GGR classification site and class their car according to our points system. That way everyone will also have a PAX index number for the weekend. PAX is used to have differently prepared cars compete effectively via a multiplication factor applied to your best time.
http://comp.pca-ggr.org/rulcomm_cs/web/index.php
By the time we have the Shootout, GGR should also have our new timing system up and running. Similar to what SCCA uses with bar code scanners etc.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 26 2008, 08:32 PM
Posted by: 914 Monster Jun 28 2008, 12:33 AM
How far is it from Los Angeles?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 28 2008, 01:10 AM
depending on where in the LA basin....but ~5 hours +or-.
Posted by: BMXerror Jun 28 2008, 11:28 AM
How far is it from Los Angeles?
Google Earth says 340 miles from the city of LA to Marina.
I'll get my 'economic stimulus' check on the 5th. I'm not sure how buying components for a front swaybar will help the economy, but whatever!
BTW. Anyone have a track layout in mind? Track maps?
Mark D.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 28 2008, 12:32 PM
course is being co-designed by a former 914 pilot and a current 914 pilot...
so it should be a pretty nice course with something for everyone.
when the design is finalized, I will post it for your enjoyment
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 30 2008, 05:24 PM
come on folks, it would be great to see more 914s than 911s at this event...
quit looking at it and drive it.
Posted by: BMXerror Jul 1 2008, 12:23 AM
quit looking at it and drive it.
I did!.... just now!.... for the first time in 10 months! The new engine is broken in and ready to go! Let's see if I can get some custom sways done before August 2nd.
Mark D.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 8 2008, 05:55 PM
just a little over 3 weeks to go
are you signed up, are you going to actually drive your car instead of talking about it?
come on. there will be some very fast 914s in attendance.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 14 2008, 01:37 PM
tic, tic, tic, tic..............
OK you got to cruise around and see the sights now it is time to actually DRIVE your car.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 15 2008, 05:02 PM
Hellooooooooooooooooooooooo
Posted by: BMXerror Jul 15 2008, 09:15 PM
'Fraid I can't make it after all. No money for the trip in addition to the stuff that needs to be done with that car. I can afford the work, or the trip. Not both! Also, I cracked a trailing arm a week ago and that needs to be fixed. Bummer too. I've been looking forward to this all year.... Guess, I need to find something more local. Sorry Dan.
Mark D.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 15 2008, 10:04 PM
that is too bad Mark . We will probably be doing something similar next year...so stay tuned.
Posted by: ScooterD Jul 15 2008, 10:25 PM
Dan,
Is there some official sign up sheet for this event or do I just show up like I usually do for the GGR events. On the Club site I saw something about preregestering for this event and getting a T-shirt, but I could not find that sign up list either.
See you this Saturday at Bay Meadows!
Scott Detro
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 15 2008, 10:44 PM
Scott, use this address
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/dashboard
you have to register with the site, it is free.
if you can't get thru on that one start here at
www.motorsportreg.com
glad you are going to make it Scott.
by the way Scott, this Saturday's AX has been moved to Alameda not Bay Meadows.
I won't be there though I had already committed to instruct at Trekkor's AX school being put on thru Track Masters at Sears Point on Saturday...
Have a good day, but be sure to go to Alameda.
A lot of the 914 guys will be at Sears on Saturday so you might be one of only one or two at Alameda.
Posted by: ScooterD Jul 15 2008, 11:17 PM
Dan,
Thanks for the registration info, I did sucessfully register at MotorSportReg.com
Also thanks for pointing me in the right directoin for this Saturday, I am sorry I missed out on the training event ar Sears Point+, I think my head was in the sand for too long a period and I missed out. See you at the shoot out!
Scott
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 15 2008, 11:21 PM
Posted by: Justinp71 Jul 16 2008, 01:38 PM
Wow show your true feelings...
you could just do a Are you shooting the smiley faces???
Seriously though, I may make it if I can get my car back together, I'm not to far away...sounds like fun!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 17 2008, 12:07 AM
just doing a bump is boring ....
tweaking a few folks is more fun....
and the shooting was in reference to the "shoot out" not anyone I was putting a contract on.
there will be several chopped and gutted 914s in attendance to the shootout...and they are all looking for TTOD on both days...some with 6s and some with type IVs
maybe we can finally put that discussion to rest...........at least for a short while
come on down and play with some of the fastest Porsches on the west coast.
Posted by: BKLA Jul 17 2008, 11:00 AM
Went through the GGR classification...
Who else is in AX7?
Here's hoping to be there!!!! 
EDIT: Missed a few items, now a AX5.... i think...
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 18 2008, 08:26 PM
come on, don't you want to drive your car in a safe, fast, ticket free environment?
Posted by: Borderline Jul 18 2008, 09:49 PM
I think they afraid of being beaten by the Putt-Putt.........
Hey guys, Dan sold the little orange car! It's safe to come out and play now!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 18 2008, 10:26 PM
sure come on out and play...
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 20 2008, 10:32 PM
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Posted by: grantsfo Jul 22 2008, 05:30 PM
Should be a blast! Sounds like 2007 Parade winning car will be there with Steve N at the helm!. This is shaping up to be the the biggest 914 AX event ever! 914's should rule the day!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 22 2008, 05:51 PM
here is a partial list of big guns and their cars
Hamilton racing 914-4 with AdrewB
Beast 914-6 semi tubed rocket with BillP
#222 914-4 with RandalB
Pirate Ship with Grantsfo and Dan (almaden Valley)
Shitbox with JP and Britain
914-6 3.2ss with BillD
914-4 Parade winner 2007 with SteveN
Possibly multi parade winner TomP (we are still working on him behind the scenes)
and then we have many well driven and well set up 914-6 and 914-4s coming as well
even if you don't plan on driving (why not?) you should cruise down to Marina on Saturday or Sunday and see probably the biggest collection of 914s AXing for fun, fame and bragging rights.
Posted by: JRust Jul 23 2008, 02:50 PM
I've got my car in the shop! Depending on the verdict we shall see. I would love to make the trip down. Be nice to do an AX even if I will get stomped. Love to give it a whirl though. I don't need to have a roll bar do I?
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 23 2008, 05:26 PM
I've got my car in the shop! Depending on the verdict we shall see. I would love to make the trip down. Be nice to do an AX even if I will get stomped. Love to give it a whirl though. I don't need to have a roll bar do I?
No roll bar required. Just a safe car with belts that are in good working order and a helmet.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 23 2008, 08:22 PM
Only TEN days to the Shootout!!!!
Posted by: JRust Jul 23 2008, 11:50 PM
Bad news! My car did blow a headgasket (v8). Good news is heads are at the machine shop as we speak. Should have it back on friday barring a setback
More good news I mentioned the shootout to the wife. Kids are actually in Utah visiting family until the 5th. So we could make a nice weekend trip down. Anyone else bringing their significant others? Not sure the whole autox scene will work for my wife!
Hopefully I can get a few parts sold to help defray my fuel & lodging! Either way things are looking up
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 23 2008, 11:52 PM
If you are coming down in more than one car. She could spend time in Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz and lots of other great places while you play.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 24 2008, 10:39 AM
If you are coming down in more than one car. She could spend time in Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz and lots of other great places while you play.
Yes Carmel and Monterey are only 15 minutes down the road.
http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/
http://www.monterey.com/
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 24 2008, 03:50 PM
do we have a head count?
add Herb Meeder and Sean Molloy from San Diego
we be rollin up for the 914 smack down
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 24 2008, 06:17 PM
Sean,
make sure you go to motorsportreg.com and get on the list.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 26 2008, 01:00 AM
it amazes me that there isn't more interest in getting out there and actually driving your car instead of just looking at it in the driveway.
Sears Point, turn 7, circa 1995
'73 2.0L with basic mods.
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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 27 2008, 01:00 AM
OK how about this one?
you can surely out run one of these two? 
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Posted by: BMXerror Jul 27 2008, 11:11 AM
How 'bout one of these?
Taken at Fontana Speedway in March! This dude was FAST!
Mark D.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 27 2008, 11:17 AM
I like that alot!
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 28 2008, 12:00 AM
All signed up and hotel room booked!
And i'll be bringing my Pit-Crew, errr, girl friend ...
Andy
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 28 2008, 12:08 AM
glad you will be there Andy.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 28 2008, 01:27 PM
JR (Jolly Roger) is all ready and on lashed down to the trailer. Just need to buy the race gas for the weekend now. Looking forward to this event! Dan and I may be outgunned but we may just have a few tricks up our sleeves to help give us a fighting chance against all those crazy fast dedicated AX cars. ..Well not so many tricks, but car is a little better aligned now. Hope that helps us turn better than my last couple outings at Marina this year.
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Posted by: JRust Jul 28 2008, 08:38 PM
I just booked my room! I am coming & hope like hell my car wil run well when I get there. Won't have a whole lot of time to test it out before we leave. Wife opted to stay home. Any fellow Oregonians want a ride?
Crap! Had setback with my car. Not going to make it now. Have fun everyone! Maybe next time
Posted by: jesiv Jul 29 2008, 01:04 PM
Count me in for Saturday!
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 29 2008, 02:24 PM
I'll be there Saturday. Alas, as a spectator only. Looking forward to see how all these cars are prepped.
Posted by: carreraguy Jul 29 2008, 04:07 PM
I'm planning to be there too, but without my Teener.
Later,
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 29 2008, 05:05 PM
Tom, what is up with the 914? Haven't heard the story...
come on down with the 911, we will still let you play
Posted by: carreraguy Jul 29 2008, 05:39 PM
Tom, what is up with the 914? Haven't heard the story...
come on down with the 911, we will still let you play
The 914 is at Jerry Woods (see my blog) for at least another two weeks.
I'd love to bring the 911, but its in storage because its such a collectible - the old double edged sword thing i.e. I'd love to drive the CS but more miles = less resale $$. Therefore, now focusing more time on the Teener.
Later,
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2008, 09:32 PM
This is shaping up to be the biggest and fastest 914 AX we have seen ever! Two Parade winning cars likely showing up. Multi driver super zoomies. Should be very coOL!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 31 2008, 12:18 AM
If you live in the greater bay area, you owe it to yourself to get down to Marina, even if it is just to spectate.
2 PCA Parade TTOD winners
many super zoomy chop top 914s with big 4s and 6s, on slicks
cars from Washington, Oregon and Socal.
many narrow bodied hot 4s and 6s on DOT Rs
many stockish 914s.
you will see it all in one spot.
nearly 40 914 cars and drivers....it will be the 914 competitive event of the year, maybe the decade.
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 31 2008, 02:55 AM
nearly 40 914 cars and drivers....it will be the 914 competitive event of the year, maybe the decade.
i've been soaking bill p. old schlicks in rubber softener for a week now. my guess is that this will be their last AX event.
Andy
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 31 2008, 01:42 PM
Andy, just don't leave a trail of goop on the course
Posted by: LarryR Jul 31 2008, 11:16 PM
MarinaCA airport
we are inviting all 914 pilots to come out and AX their car at one of the premiere AX sites in Norcal. You don't need to be a regular AXer. Just come on out and see what your little car can do.
these are Zone 7 AX dates and we are going to be running within the scheduled AXs.
we are planning on sending out invitations to some of the fastest 914s in the western US. Including Tom Provasi, Steve Nieslony and others.
some of the possible things will be, lunch provided both days, T-shirts, hats, etc.
We will have a hotel with rooms available for folks coming in from more distant locals.
this is a chance for all of you to stop talking and start driving your cars...
no more excuses
more details to follow as plans come together.
Put these days on your schedule
and yes, you will be able to drive your car at this event no matter what kind of motor it has in it.
I would suggest everyone that is planning on attending go to the GGR classification site and class their car according to our points system. That way everyone will also have a PAX index number for the weekend. PAX is used to have differently prepared cars compete effectively via a multiplication factor applied to your best time.
http://comp.pca-ggr.org/rulcomm_cs/web/index.php
By the time we have the Shootout, GGR should also have our new timing system up and running. Similar to what SCCA uses with bar code scanners etc.
I am jhonny come lately and my 914 does not run but can I bring my 911? would love to come out and run and have fun with the rest.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 31 2008, 11:39 PM
yes these are normal GGR, LPR Zone 7 AXs. so any Porsche is good to go.
make sure you come over to the far side of the tarmac. That is where you find all the 914s.
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 31 2008, 11:56 PM
Andy, just don't leave a trail of goop on the course
I'll try. I'm surprised at how good this stuff works.
Hopefully the rubber won't just come off in big chunks ...
Andy
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Aug 1 2008, 10:03 AM
Hmmmm, hadn't thought of that scenario
I guess it is a possibility since those slicks are getting up there in age.
Posted by: jesiv Aug 2 2008, 11:20 PM
That was a lot of fun. Here are some pics
http://picasaweb.google.com/jesmithiv/914ShootOutMarinaAX20080802
regards,
James
If anyone wants really high res let me know.
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 2 2008, 11:34 PM
Excellent turnout! I didn't do a headcount, but i'm guessing 25 914s or so ...
Britain took TTOD driving JPs "Shitbox". There were quite a few 914s in the overall top ten.
I'm still trying to get used to all the gobs of power, but i felt like i was doing pretty well today.
I can't get the car to rotate, too much stickage in the rear, so i'm going to play with the setup a bit for tomorrow.
we shall see ...
Andy
Posted by: jesiv Aug 2 2008, 11:41 PM
Pics
http://picasaweb.google.com/jesmithiv/914ShootOutMarinaAX20080802
Regards,
James
Posted by: Justinp71 Aug 3 2008, 01:01 AM
Excellent turnout! I didn't do a headcount, but i'm guessing 25 914s or so ...
Britain took TTOD driving JPs "Shitbox". There were quite a few 914s in the overall top ten.
I'm still trying to get used to all the gobs of power, but i felt like i was doing pretty well today.
I can't get the car to rotate, too much stickage in the rear, so i'm going to play with the setup a bit for tomorrow.
we shall see ...
AndySounds like alot of fun, what does the 'shitbox' have for a driveterrain?
Is there a time roster to be posted???
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 4 2008, 12:07 AM
Just got home, tired and beaten ... 
Today went better, i was able to get the rear end to come around after i made the sway bar change this morning.
My biggest problem now, i can't get the power on the asphalt !!!
I was laying down 30 yards of rubber in a straight line coming out of a sweeper in 3rd(!) gear.
Yeah baby, 3rd gear burnouts ... 
Amazing how much smoke there is inside those tires just waiting to be let out ...
I got the left rear tire down to the cords all around on the inside and the other three have patches of cord showing as well. Time for a new set ...
Anybody got a Guard LSD they want to sell for the 901? I'm in dire need of one!
Andy
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 4 2008, 12:11 PM
Whew what a weekend! Wrenching all day Sat and driving/racin all day Sunday.
BIG THANKS go out to Dan, Brad, Bill C, Mike, JP, Brit, Trek and all the many 914 guys and gals that helped make the Shootout the most fun and exciting AX I have been to yet.
Personally, I had an OK day getting used to new tires, suspension, and gearing. It was my first race of 2008 and my skillz were dusty. My AX11, sticky DOTR 1.7 managed a 46.1xx by the end of the day, and with a few more tries I could have been in the 45s I think.
Andy and Brad were blowing smoke out the back of the 3.6 like a weekend at the NHRA drags. Yes, Andy and Brad shared driver duties - they are still friends
Grant and Dan shared the Olympic Blue Pirate ship and got up on 2 wheels several times.
JP and Brit showed us all what years of careful prep and gifted driving can do - woop ass on the entire West Coast. Way to go guys! My hat is off to youz.
Gary kicked ass too - I need a 6.
Andrew B, our local PCA hot shoe, put on the BEST effort I have seen from him Sunday. After almost every run, the notebook came out, tire temps taken, air pressures etc. He was determined to put his blue Smurfy TIV ahead of the yellow Shotbox 6. Brit nipped his time on the LAST run, but skidded in to the cones after the timing clock and was penalized for that. Oh the drama! Brit deservedly took the 914 TTOD for the weekend.
Super fun catching up with all the 914 gang...Bill, Brian, Demick, Tony, Randal, and everyone else who's name I have forgotten. See you next time at the races
Posted by: grantsfo Aug 4 2008, 12:50 PM
This was a great event. Thanks again to Brad, Larry, JP, Trekkor and others who pulled this one togther. It was a blast. Fun to see so many people having a great time.
Great fun watching Andy burn rubber in 3rd gear. I had front row seat from my worker position as he lit tires up for good 30 yards! Wild stuff.
JP's car was fantastic and was great seeing Andrew pulling off 914 TTOD yesterday. Even more amazing was fact he switched to DOT R hoosiers for the first time and ran radials on a car that has been on bias slicks at every event for past few years.
I like this Photo that Mike Koozman took. Pretty much sums up the weekend for me!
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Posted by: SirAndy Aug 4 2008, 06:15 PM
There was more smoke where that came from ...
Anybody got more pics of my burnouts???
Andy
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Aug 4 2008, 06:21 PM
I would think Trekkor got quite a few Andy.
Posted by: CliffBraun Aug 4 2008, 07:08 PM
So I took waay too many pictures sunday, ended up with almost a gig.
I'm uploading every last one of them to a friend's server. I separated it into directories based on car number, and have 24 unique 914's! An excellent showing.
http://lolinter.net/fail/8:3:08/
A couple notes:
If I didn't get a picture of your car, I'm sorry, it means you were probably running right before me (I was grabbing the camera in between runs).
I'm a lousy photographer, so I just dumped everything up there (almost 500 pics). To conserve bandwidth I thus listed cars by their # so you don't have to look at all the lousy shots of other people's cars. I'd love it if you linked the good photos of your/others cars to this or other threads.
Along the above lines, linking 'em here is okay, but I'd appreciate if you rehosted them if you're going to post them outside of the 914 forums.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Aug 4 2008, 08:56 PM
Nice Pics Cliff. Thanks for posting them...
Posted by: drew365 Aug 4 2008, 09:15 PM
Congradulations to JP and Britain. JP has worked hard to get his car to where it is today and deserves some satisfaction. What type of LSD is in JP's car and what is it set at. Just wondering to compare it to a track setup.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Aug 4 2008, 09:42 PM
IIRC Guard
Posted by: scrz914 Aug 4 2008, 09:45 PM
The coverage on this event is unsurpassed. An indication of how huge it was.
Kudos to Trekkor and Cliff for the great documentation in photos. And to all others as well.
This was by far the best AutoX that I've been to. I'm inspired.
Tony
Capitola, CA
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Aug 4 2008, 09:49 PM
good talking to you the other day Tony...glad you got out there and ran the car. Now you can start modding it.
I see a duplicate of the Puttputt in your future....multi-tasking 914.
Posted by: scrz914 Aug 4 2008, 10:12 PM
That is definitely worth shooting for.
Posted by: BMXerror Aug 4 2008, 10:14 PM
Man. I would've gotten spanked up there! Looks like fun though. You'd better have one next year that I can come to. 
Mark D.
Posted by: 3d914 Aug 4 2008, 10:38 PM
Definitely looks like fun . . .
I love that 3-wheelin action.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Aug 4 2008, 10:50 PM
like this?
me in Grant's car....
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Posted by: grantsfo Aug 5 2008, 03:07 PM
Or this? LOL!
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Posted by: CliffBraun Aug 5 2008, 03:11 PM
I've added a thumbnail page for all of those images I posted before here:
http://lolinter.net/fail/8:3:08/914.html
Posted by: BMXerror Aug 5 2008, 11:54 PM
Or this? LOL!
Do you have a larger version of this picture? My brother would love it for his Flickr account!
www.flickr.com/socalracepics
He's admin for a group that is all pictures of race cars on three (sometimes two) wheels, and another group for cars blowing flame!
Mark D.
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