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Posted by: trekkor Jul 12 2006, 07:39 PM
That's right...I just got confirmation that I will be the course designer, once again, after a year off. 
Expect a fun and flowing course with no "fake-outs" or tricks.
Should be a one minute course and plan on at least ten runs each if the usual 45-50 shows up.
We usually do about an hour of fun-runs after 3:30 before clean-up.
Logan, one of the a/x chairs runs a "built" Miata with a supercharger and loves to gives us a good run. we'll get 'em.
KT
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 12 2006, 08:14 PM
I leave for vacation the next day, but I am going to try and make it.... 
Posted by: nebreitling Jul 12 2006, 09:18 PM
awesome, trek! grant, randal and i will still be running the hillclimb on sunday. shame, because i've enjoyed every course you've designed!
Logan is a great guy and great driver -- but he hasn't mangaged to beat me yet, even when with his fatty 710s 
for those of you on the fence, i can tell you that the last course trek designed at marina was quite brilliant.
Dan -- you're not going to the GGR TT?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 12 2006, 10:26 PM
Nope, no more TTs this season until the motor is rebuilt. Don't want to kill any more mosquitoes. Too much oil getting past the valve guides under high side g loads. Then the car is a two stroker for about 3 seconds. 
Just going to keep flogging it at Axs.
don't have enough sustained side g loads at any of the AX courses to cause the same situation.
Posted by: nebreitling Jul 12 2006, 10:50 PM
hmmm, sorry to hear it. gonna wait for the off season to rebuild?
in about a week, you could pull out the engine, do a quick 'n dirty valve job, and install...
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 12 2006, 11:01 PM
going to wait until offseason and do a complete rebuild....
get the case gone thru,....align bored, arp retainers, crank nitrited and reground with new bearings, new cam, new lifters, new push rods,new P/Cs, refurbish heads with new valves, guides, seats blah blah blah
Anyway, I am going to wait until I can do the entire thing....also want to detail and paint the engine compartment at the same time, reposition battery to trunk. 
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 12 2006, 11:09 PM
Sorry to miss this one. Sounds like fun. Hill climb will be funner however.
Posted by: brant Jul 12 2006, 11:22 PM
can't wait to see pics of the hill climb...
hey grant, how come you ran the mazda at that last autox..?
you going to run the mazda or the teener in the Hill climb?
brant
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 12 2006, 11:53 PM
can't wait to see pics of the hill climb...
hey grant, how come you ran the mazda at that last autox..?
you going to run the mazda or the teener in the Hill climb?
brant
Still sorting the 914 out - tons of little issues. So rather than do half as$ job I decided to do everything at once and it wasnt finnished for the local GGR AX last Saturday. I look for excuses to drive the Mazda too.
I'm headed to track day at Infineon next week in the 914 and will be in the 914 for the Hill climb.
Posted by: brant Jul 12 2006, 11:57 PM
good deal then.
I would sure like to hear about it after your experience.
I think you will have SOOO..... MUCH.... FUN.....
brant
Posted by: trekkor Jul 13 2006, 12:52 AM
Course is almost done...
KT
Posted by: trekkor Jul 13 2006, 12:57 AM
It's 4600 feet long 
KT
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Jul 13 2006, 10:02 AM
Trek - I was shooting to have my car ready for another AX for the next RR in early August. I liked that course and my instructor.
I finished my welding class and will need to find a spare day on a weekend (or take a day off) to weld in the new battery tray. I am hoping to have my neighbor or a 914club member able to loan the welding machine (I'll drive over there and do the work at their location) then with some luck it should only take an hour or so to be done. 
As soon as this fix is done, I'm ready to go! It sure would be nice to be done by Marina 
Posted by: Demick Jul 13 2006, 10:15 AM
I'm going to try and make it. I've missed so many GGR events this year that I really want to try and make it out for this one.
Demick
Posted by: trekkor Jul 13 2006, 07:46 PM
Chris, If you want to meet me after my track at Sears on Friday the 21st you ( we ) can repair your car with the welder. 
Demick, awesome!! This Miata guy needs some 914 pressure.
He says the 911 guys are complaining about another "Miata course"...
I told him when people say to me, " What, another 914 course?"
I say, " yes, they ALL are!!" 
The course has been approved and I'm tempted to post it here
KT
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 13 2006, 07:53 PM
Chris, If you want to meet me after my track at Sears on Friday the 21st you ( we ) can repair your car with the welder.
Demick, awesome!! This Miata guy needs some 914 pressure.
He says the 911 guys are complaining about another "Miata course"...
I told him when people say to me, " What, another 914 course?"
I say, " yes, they ALL are!!"
The course has been approved and I'm tempted to post it here
KT
Trekkor, you can pm me a copy
Need all the advantage I can get
Posted by: Demick Jul 13 2006, 08:58 PM
The course has been approved and I'm tempted to post it here
KT
Cool. Post it here Trekkor. I'll set up a mini scale version in my garage and practice it with my r/c 914 for the next few weeks. Howz that for an unfair advantage!
Demick
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Posted by: Randal Jul 13 2006, 08:59 PM
Chris, If you want to meet me after my track at Sears on Friday the 21st you ( we ) can repair your car with the welder.
Demick, awesome!! This Miata guy needs some 914 pressure.
He says the 911 guys are complaining about another "Miata course"...
I told him when people say to me, " What, another 914 course?"
I say, " yes, they ALL are!!"
The course has been approved and I'm tempted to post it here
KT
Trekkor, you can pm me a copy
Need all the advantage I can get
What's that Dan...you looking for an advantage?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 13 2006, 09:12 PM
OK Randal....how about a little leg up?
or cut to the front of the line
or ?
Posted by: trekkor Jul 13 2006, 09:19 PM
Sure Demick!! As long as you run the R/C at Marina
D'oh!!
KT
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Jul 13 2006, 11:25 PM
Right on!
I should ask for that Friday 7/21 off of work. After having 4 days straight off work for the 4th of July, I really feel there should be more 3 day weekends! I'm psyched for another autocross, maybe I can study the course ahead of time. Is the teacher passing out the homework assignment? 
Posted by: trekkor Jul 13 2006, 11:40 PM
Take the day off...Come to Sears...bring your helmet 
KT
Posted by: Demick Jul 14 2006, 09:58 AM
Damn. Checked my calendar last night only to find out that day is already booked. 
I can't seem to win. So looks like I'm out unless my other commitment gets cancelled.
Demick
Posted by: Borderline Jul 14 2006, 11:17 AM
Trek, Do they have rules on how ugly your car can be? I've finally got mine runnin but its f'ugly. I'm so tired of seeing you guys have all the fun. I just want to flog the thing around a little and see how it responds. Maybe I can get a paper bag to fit over the helmet?
Posted by: trekkor Jul 14 2006, 12:42 PM
Ugly is OK...In fact it's kinda cool.
Ugly cars beating new and REALLY expensive cars makes me happy. 
KT
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 14 2006, 01:00 PM
Hopefully not too ugly....we take enough grief from the others as it is now.
Posted by: Randal Jul 14 2006, 03:06 PM
OK Randal....how about a little leg up?
or cut to the front of the line
or ?
Or.....some real HP at the flywheel!
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 14 2006, 03:11 PM
OK Randal....how about a little leg up?
or cut to the front of the line
or ?
Or.....some real HP at the flywheel!
That would probably work too
Posted by: trekkor Jul 15 2006, 10:52 AM
So, who's in? 
KT
Posted by: nine14cats Jul 15 2006, 03:50 PM
Sorry Trek, I can't make it. I'll be at Thunderhill.
Bill P.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 15 2006, 05:21 PM
I thought you might.
I bet we will run together at Marina for Zone 7 a/x.
I just hope it's not a 911 course 
BTW, the course map is embedded in the GGR #5 thread with my other three course designs for Marina
KT
Posted by: trekkor Jul 23 2006, 08:36 PM
one week away!
KT
Posted by: J P Stein Jul 23 2006, 10:54 PM
2 weeks & a couple days you can come drive my course at the Parade. .....iff'n you signed up like SteveN. Someone from the GGR 914 bunch had to represent ya'll. Come to think of it, he's from the Sacramento Region....
Posted by: trekkor Jul 23 2006, 11:15 PM
You're the course designer for Parade? Wow. Very cool!
KT
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 23 2006, 11:30 PM
2 weeks & a couple days you can come drive my course at the Parade.
.....iff'n you signed up like SteveN. Someone from the GGR 914 bunch had to represent ya'll. Come to think of it, he's from the Sacramento Region....YES!!! Steve is the MAN from the SVR... Can I get an AMEN brothers!
Good luck Steve...
And an equally good luck to the lovely Joy 
Posted by: trekkor Jul 23 2006, 11:40 PM
So Rob, you're coming down to Marina?
How about Martin?
And you Dan?
KT
Posted by: J P Stein Jul 24 2006, 06:06 AM
You're the course designer for Parade? Wow. Very cool!
KT
Well....I can't claim sole responsibility.
By the time the National folks got thru with us, some changes were made....for the better, I might add. Our initial layout was too damn fast for an autocross...IMO.
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 24 2006, 09:49 AM
So Rob, you're coming down to Marina?
How about Martin?
And you Dan?
KT
I doubt Martin is in. A lot going on in his life right now. Selling his house and moving and such...
I think I am in. I have to look for accomodations in Marina or Seaside but I am thinking I will come down because it is a Trekkor course... Six if I can, 4 if I can't.
I have a small problem with registration on the Bumble Bee Racer... Because it has a branded title, DMV is saying that CHP has to inspect it... Not sure how soon that can happen. I am sure IPB will be done, just not sure CHP can get it inspected since today is my only day off between now and then.
Posted by: Steve_7x Jul 24 2006, 10:17 AM
Rob -
Thanks for the good wishes. I spent the weekend working on getting the Blue car ready - cleaned from top to bottom, from aft to stern (doesn't know anyting nautical - lol) - and doing some mechanical maintenance. No fun when it is well north of 100 and humid. Joy and I are looking forward to Parade as are the kids. We will try to do SVR proud in August!
Next time you see Martin - wish him the best - hopefully he can make it out the Stockton in September.
JP -
I am so curious to see how the course is going to lay out and how fast we will be going. BTW I am glad that they are slowing it down... there are way to many people that come out and this is the only time they autocross etc...
Joy and I are planning to be there on Saturday as well - then start making the drive to Redding that afternoon... THAT will be a long day - autocross all day then drive from Portland to Redding ;-)
See you there!
Steve
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 24 2006, 11:16 AM
Good luck Steve and Joy at Parade
And Yes Trekkor, I should be at Marina as long as I get everything prepared for my vacation that begins on the 31st. Heading to Oroville for RVing and Boating/skiing.
Need to make sure all the RV stuff is loaded and in order, food in place etc. If it all gets done during the week then I will be at Marina.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 24 2006, 12:25 PM
So Rob, you're coming down to Marina?
How about Martin?
And you Dan?
KT
I'm not able to go to Hoopa, but I'm pretty sure I can get to Marina for a day. Count me in Trek. Sounds like a 914 AX fest developing. I should have my new 710's mounted by the weekend.
Posted by: J P Stein Jul 24 2006, 12:47 PM
JP -
I am so curious to see how the course is going to lay out and how fast we will be going. BTW I am glad that they are slowing it down... there are way to many people that come out and this is the only time they autocross etc...
Joy and I are planning to be there on Saturday as well - then start making the drive to Redding that afternoon... THAT will be a long day - autocross all day then drive from Portland to Redding ;-)
See you there!
Steve
Steve:
If you go to the Oregon Region web site & pre-register for the Saturday event,
it will offer you morning or afternoon session....so you could be out of there by noonish.
As for the big event, there are 2 or 3 3rd gear corners...made trickier by them bastards with the cones
....and a couple of straights that will take you to 70-80.To my way of thinkin', your typical AX set-up/alignment will get ya in trouble.
I cranked in some front bar and am hoping for the best.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 24 2006, 03:23 PM
Well, the good thing about Marina this coming Sunday is that the temperature is supposed to be in the high 60s..... 
I might not sweat off 5 pounds like this past weekend.
That will ony be about a 40 degree swing compared to the last few days.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 24 2006, 05:56 PM
I need a cool weekend.
We'll have a good time near the Monterey Bay.
914 a/x fest...I like that.
KT
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 25 2006, 09:23 AM
I need a cool weekend.
We'll have a good time near the Monterey Bay.
914 a/x fest...I like that.
KT
Trek,
Your on! I just made my reservations for the Comfort Inn at the north end of Marina. I should be there by 6pm or so.
I still don't know which car I will be in. Rumor has it the Tangerine Header will be here soon. So the 4 might be up on the jack stands. The 6 is at IPB in Sacramento but should be done. I would rather drive the 6 down than trailer the 4. The trailer needs tires and that is a bit too far to trust the rat rubber that is on it. Too late to get that done by the weekend.
Martin is looking like a no go but he sends his regards to all...
Rob
Posted by: trekkor Jul 25 2006, 09:45 AM
Hi Martin 
I think you should come along, too.
KT
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 25 2006, 10:29 AM
Hi Martin
I think you should come along, too.
KT
I think he would cramp our style. Kitty says no!
Rob
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 25 2006, 11:53 PM
So how many 914 drivers are showing?
Posted by: trekkor Jul 26 2006, 12:25 AM
Lots...
Roll call.
I'm there, of course.
KT
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 26 2006, 01:04 AM
Lots...
Roll call.
I'm there, of course.
KT
I'm in. 4cylinder if the Tangerine Racing Header is on, 6cylinder if it isn't...
Rob
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 26 2006, 08:30 AM
I should be there.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 27 2006, 10:25 PM
The blue machine is fixed and ready to go. Wont have sticky 710's but at least I'm running again after dropping too many quarts of gear oil!
Posted by: nebreitling Jul 27 2006, 10:30 PM
great, grant! what was the problem?
n
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 28 2006, 02:02 PM
great, grant! what was the problem?
n
Breather on the tranny was plugged. When the tranny got hot it blew out the seals! New breather, new seals, clean gear oil.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 28 2006, 11:15 PM
So Trekkor,
Is this course designed to be 914 friendly?
Looks pretty promising for the HP deficient cars amongst us:D
I can use all the advantages I can get until I get that new bullit built.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 28 2006, 11:31 PM
This course has something for everyone...That drives a 914 
Not really. I think everyone should enjoy it.
We will likely get 12-14 shots at it!! Then the fun runs.
I wish I had some more tire. I'm fighting the urge to bring my good tires.
I will be driving on junk.
KT
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 28 2006, 11:38 PM
This course has something for everyone...That drives a 914
Not really. I think everyone should enjoy it.
We will likely get 12-14 shots at it!! Then the fun runs.
I wish I had some more tire. I'm fighting the urge to bring my good tires.
I will be driving on junk.
KT
Good so will I. I'm on those slippery Victoracers. Nathan said you had more grip than me at Sears. I believe it. These things are worthless. I actually think the course will be beneficial to higher hp cars. Some of those corners will slow people down enough that power will be a factor.
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 28 2006, 11:39 PM
My Victoracers are getting to the end of their heat cycles too.
We will see...I have made some adjustments to my brake bias so we will see if I get a little less front lock at lower speeds...
Posted by: Borderline Jul 29 2006, 09:20 AM
I'll be there on a new set of Falken Azenis. I made the mistake of doing the BMW brake caliper "upgrade" and now can't stand it. The pedal feels like a sponge and the fronts lock up way too easily. The engine is a tired 1.8 with weber 40's. It's been about thirty years since I ax'd last. Should be good for some laughs.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 09:40 AM
come one, come all! 914 invasion.
KT
Posted by: Borderline Jul 29 2006, 09:47 AM
Trekkor: Is the course really on the GGR site? I can't find it if it is. Could you post a link? I need all the help I can get.
Thanks,
Bill
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 29 2006, 10:36 AM
This is a LPR event not GGR. Try this
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Posted by: J P Stein Jul 29 2006, 12:01 PM
This is a LPR event not GGR. Try this
Jeeze, that looks like an X-ray of my intestinal tract.
Does it come with a GPS unit?
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 29 2006, 12:33 PM
This is a LPR event not GGR. Try this
Jeeze, that looks like an X-ray of my intestinal tract.
Does it come with a GPS unit?
I think I will like it. Gives me some corners I can get into and out of quick with my suspension setup and some judicial application of trail braking to get the rear end to rotate.
We'll see
Actually very similar to the tight, technicaal course I designed for the AX school last weekend.
Kept the newer cars at bay, due to the decreasing radius turns and such....lots of understeer in those new cars if you don't know how to use the brakes and throttle to unsettle/rotate the car at the right times.
Posted by: Borderline Jul 29 2006, 01:43 PM
Thanks Dan. Where did you get it? I thought Trekkor said it was imbedded with some other courses on the GGR site. I've been through both sites..I guess I didn't look in the right places..Thanks. Looks like fun. Is there a place where I can stop and ask for directions if I get lost? The way the course doubles back on itself, it looks like it will be dangerous to have multple cars on course at the same time. See you tomorrow,
Bill
Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 01:56 PM
The starter will not release any new cars until the first car reaches point #2. This WILL be made very clear at the driver's meeting.
The last course we ran with a loop was very well recieved and there were no wrong turns and very few DNF's ( did not finish's )
#'s 3 and 4 represent locations of car spacing during the runs.
The scale is 100' per square.
When the cars rejoin the main course it's full throttle for 800'.
3rd gear for everyone!!
The "x's" on the map are safe course worker positions.
Also in the driver's meeting people need to be ready with their red flags.
Better to be safe and get a re-run, then worry that people might think you were wrong to throw the flag.
KT
Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 02:02 PM
I believe most cars will not break a minute.
I hope I can... Say, :51.00
KT
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 29 2006, 10:13 PM
I believe most cars will not break a minute.
I hope I can... Say, :51.00
KT
I was hoping to not get out of 2nd gear. ...My synchros in 2nd are going.
Its going to sound ugly as I come into that corner at the end of the straight shifting back to 2nd! It will be fun to see times between our cars. So which way are you chosing at the loop?
Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 10:47 PM
I'll prolly go right...
KT
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 29 2006, 10:54 PM
I'll prolly go right...
KT
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Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 11:05 PM
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 29 2006, 11:17 PM
Wonder if Logan will be there in the Miata? That course will be good for his car too.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 11:29 PM
Logan will be there. He lives in Marina. We talked about this course quite a bit. he was concerned about the loop.
He missed the last loop course, so I told him how much fun we all had and that nobody took any wrong turns.
He will be bidding for TTOD, certainly.
In his high revving 300HP supercharged Miata.
KT
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 29 2006, 11:41 PM
Logan will be there. He lives in Marina. We talked about this course quite a bit. he was concerned about the loop.
He missed the last loop course, so I told him how much fun we all had and that nobody took any wrong turns.
He will be bidding for TTOD, certainly.
In his high revving 300HP supercharged Miata.
KT
KT
While I dont have tires I certainly have a car that might make him work hard for TTOD. Pulled another 25 lbs off the car today and I'll run without the top. Unfortunately I think I have raised the car just a little too high.
Picked up some long sexy aluminum ramps for free yesterday. No more driving truck on ramps to unload the car from the trailer!
Posted by: scrz914 Jul 29 2006, 11:48 PM
Trekkor, I was hoping to bring my 914 down but was not able to get it in good AX condition. I'll be there to check out the other 914's.
You should swing by Capitola on your way back.
Tony
Posted by: trekkor Jul 29 2006, 11:53 PM
Bring your...ahem...911.
I'll swing by and see your car, yes.
I've got the trailer though.
KT
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 30 2006, 12:00 AM
Tony,
I'll see you tomorrow as well....make sure you check out your old wheels on my whip.
We will see how it goes....HP or suspension/old age/treachery
Trekkor, what time you going to get there....I'll be there to help with setup...
Posted by: scrz914 Jul 30 2006, 12:02 AM
I'll bring my 911 but it has an oil leak and I don't think drivers need anymore help sliding on the course. I thought about it tho'.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 12:49 AM
Dan, You should do just fine at Marina with LPR crowd. I was top 5 in my Mazda 6 Sedan last AX. You may even come away with TTOD. A couple of 2.0 drivers have done this in the past. These events arent as competitive as GGR events, but they are a heck of a lot more fun!
Posted by: trekkor Jul 30 2006, 05:01 AM
I'll be pulling into Marina area around 6:30. I'll stop for fuel, coffee and be at the gate around 6:45-ish.
Gates open at 7:00 
Thanks for the help. That'll be great.
KT
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 30 2006, 06:44 PM
First report on the day at the beach
So not a bad day for 914s.
Tom Provasi had out the Orange Crate and set a blistering 67+ (this was a very long course)
Grant was in the hunt with a 72+
Trekkor got down to a 73+ I believe
I got down to a 75.5
Albert was at 76
I know that Bill was at 77+ after the morning runs...but I did not see him run in the PM.
I don't know how Rob was doing.
Anything 76 or below was a very good time on this course....
Many newer cars were struggling to get below 80.
This course rewarded cars with horsepower and handling....I had one but not the other.
It will be interesting when the results are posted.....hopefully not another 3 weeks plus like last event.
Posted by: J P Stein Jul 30 2006, 08:10 PM
First report on the day at the beach
So not a bad day for 914s.
Tom Provasi had out the Orange Crate and set a blistering 67+ (this was a very long course)
Humm.....he must gettin' loaded up for the Parade gunfight. Bad news for me & Brit.
Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 30 2006, 08:21 PM
I miss the Marina AutoX's
I miss Kathy and the gang!
SD region doesnt know what a smooth technical course is..LOL
Good job on the course Trek. It looks good
Cant wait to see some pics.
B
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 30 2006, 09:52 PM
First report on the day at the beach
So not a bad day for 914s.
Tom Provasi had out the Orange Crate and set a blistering 67+ (this was a very long course)
Humm.....he must gettin' loaded up for the Parade gunfight. Bad news for me & Brit.
Yep, and that was on 2 year old tires
He is ready but says he is not very motivated this year....so there may be hope for you JP.
Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 10:32 PM
Wow! Great course Trek! We had 7 914's out today.
TTOD - No chance of catching Tom on this course!
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Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 10:33 PM
914 ballet - Trekkor and Bill on course at the same time. Great to see you in your 914 Bill!
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Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 10:38 PM
Dan moving quick through some tight corners.
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Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 10:48 PM
The blue machine on wickedly slippery Victoracers. I couldnt get any heat into my tires regardless of how hard I tried. Rob took my tire temps and they were between 75 to 90 degrees. This course also played to my car's weakness due to no LSD. I was spinning the unloaded tire on the exit of a couple turns. Probably could have firmed up my front bar
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Posted by: trekkor Jul 30 2006, 10:51 PM
I'm home ![yellowsleep[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)
We had a blast, once again.
10 timed runs each plus I ran 5-6 fun-runs in about 10 minutes.
Thanks for the help with course set-up/safety, Dan.
This may have been the very longest a/x course at Marina.
A lot of happy drivers told me how much fun they were having throughout the day.
Looking foward to the two day zone a/x next month back at Marina.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 30 2006, 11:12 PM
three 914's in "b" run group.
Albert, Rob and Grant.
KT
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Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 11:13 PM
Bill in his 914! A rare sight!
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Posted by: grantsfo Jul 30 2006, 11:20 PM
action shot
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Posted by: trekkor Jul 31 2006, 12:05 AM
Tony came out with his 911.
KT
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Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 31 2006, 10:02 AM
The blue machine on wickedly slippery Victoracers. I couldnt get any heat into my tires regardless of how hard I tried. Rob took my tire temps and they were between 75 to 90 degrees. This course also played to my car's weakness due to no LSD. I was spinning the unloaded tire on the exit of a couple turns. Probably could have firmed up my front bar
I couldn't believe it. I saw Grant checking his pressures and I had just checked mine and my temps. A course that is between a minute fifteen and a minute thirty and my tires were only a little over and under 100 degrees.
Grant however had basically room temperature tires! I wish someone had been there with a camera!
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 31 2006, 10:04 AM
three 914's in "b" run group.
Albert, Rob and Grant.
KT
Hmmmm look at that body lean... Torsion bars?
Posted by: Rotten Robby Jul 31 2006, 10:11 AM
First report on the day at the beach
So not a bad day for 914s.
Tom Provasi had out the Orange Crate and set a blistering 67+ (this was a very long course)
Grant was in the hunt with a 72+
Trekkor got down to a 73+ I believe
I got down to a 75.5
Albert was at 76
I know that Bill was at 77+ after the morning runs...but I did not see him run in the PM.
I don't know how Rob was doing.
Anything 76 or below was a very good time on this course....
Many newer cars were struggling to get below 80.
This course rewarded cars with horsepower and handling....I had one but not the other.
It will be interesting when the results are posted.....hopefully not another 3 weeks plus like last event.
I had problems with my injector harness all day long. I have talked to Bowlsby about a new harness but I have not pulled the trigger on getting that done. This week I will. Paying too much attention to the six I suppose.
The injector plugs on two injectors kept pulling off or slipping out. The car was missing pretty badly.... I think I got one run in the late morning with only a little missing in the afternoon and I screwed that up by overcooking on a switchback in the "intestinal" portion of the course. 80.007 was the best I could do on 3 cylinders. I had fun though.
Posted by: Borderline Jul 31 2006, 11:42 AM
What a great time! Great course Trekkor! Its been a long time since I've been on an AX course. I'd forgotten how fast things were happening out there. Nobody gave me any 
for having such an ugly car. I found out what I wanted to know:
1) Car understeers like hell.
2) Gotta fix it.
3) gotta go faster
4) Had a great time
Posted by: trekkor Jul 31 2006, 10:59 PM
More pics:
http://web.mac.com/lepprd/iWeb/Site%202/LPR%20Ax%207-06.html
Ron Leppke
KT
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Posted by: scrz914 Aug 2 2006, 02:52 PM
Trekkor, kudos for the course design. I enjoyed it. I don't think it would have mattered if I had went the other way on the turn around. I struggled to get to an 82. Those 911s are too cumbersome Yeh right, it was all driver ineptitude...much to learn.
It'll be interesting to see how different my 914 is once I get it squared away.
Thanks for posting a pic of my 911.
Posted by: trekkor Aug 2 2006, 08:47 PM
Glad you had a good time, Tony.
I had a good time doing the fun-runs.
Those old Hoosiers I put on the rears were very hard and hideous.
I can't believe we were running 75's consistantly.
KT
Posted by: grantsfo Aug 2 2006, 09:05 PM
Sheilah caught Trekkor on his bike looking awfully goofy at Marina.
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Posted by: grantsfo Aug 2 2006, 09:07 PM
To be fair she caught me working hard at the front gate.
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