Bay Area AX's: this saturday, GGR AX#5 @ Alameda |
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Bay Area AX's: this saturday, GGR AX#5 @ Alameda |
nebreitling |
Jul 6 2005, 05:45 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
get your cars ready now and come out to play!
http://www.pca-ggr.org/archive.html#msg436 who's in? demick? howard? grant? trekkor? birgit? andrew? steve? gwen? ANDY (back from vacation?)? jenny (tranny?)? anthony? greg? mueller (bring the tail dragger?)? albert? chris? randal? ken? rob? let's make a showing... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) n |
Trekkor |
Jul 6 2005, 06:03 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I out this weekend.
See ya on the 23rd or 24th... May pop in to watch after 2:00. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) KT |
DanT |
Jul 6 2005, 06:07 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
I'll be there, but with the other mid engine Porsche. Haven't finalized the deal on the BP car yet....probably won't have it in time for this Sat.
Back on street tires...should be intersting (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
Lyressa Roberts |
Jul 6 2005, 06:10 PM
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Leo Imperial and Logan Apollo...my terrors. Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-May 03 From: Alameda, CA Member No.: 741 |
I would like to come but...... new tires and my boss has made Saturday a mandatory working day...damnit. Quarter end close stinks... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) I'll definitely stop by to watch when I get out though... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Oh, and good news, I got my new rims today, so all I need to do now is pinch my pennies and get some (probably cheap) racing tires for the fakes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Don't want to spend to much money when I'm just having fun learning to drive better. |
9146R |
Jul 6 2005, 07:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 28-September 04 From: alamo ca Member No.: 2,849 |
Nathan, I'd love to be there but were having Habitat for Humanity fund-raiser at my place that day...luau theme...will be pouring mai-tai's and working the bbq. This may well be a "test run" for the bay area 914 clubbers later in the summer. Ya'll are a great group. Thanks for the heads-up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Greg |
ppickerell |
Jul 6 2005, 08:24 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
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I would be there if my car was ready....................... |
grantsfo |
Jul 6 2005, 09:31 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Bought a heat gun, a grinder and a big rubber mallet today. All are VERY dangerous in my hands! I have a 7 lb bag of tar so far and damn that grinder cuts through metal like butter. No more exhaust shield in the back. Hey Nathan want more camber? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) Oh yeah, those holes my front fenders from removed side lights are sexy. I have some nice decals that will take care of those. Front spoiler goes on tomorrow. I'm tearing into the doors for weight loss opportunities.
Car will be 25lbs lighter and about and inch or two lower and corner balanced, well it was corner balanced before I got into tar and other things! (complements of Nathan's suspension lowering and corner balance service) I just hope my Hoosiers fit ok. I think I have enough clearence from looking at the wheels mounted on the car. Engine is running pretty rough but should be ok. I think I have a roasted valve on one of my cylinders. The ugly mobile should be there. |
nebreitling |
Jul 7 2005, 02:27 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
you're a monster, grant! change to corner balance will be negligible as you're picking off bits from all over the car. may i ask how much that exhaust shield weighed?
greg, sorry you'll have to miss, but it sounds like a great excuse. demick, howard, jenny? |
Jakester |
Jul 7 2005, 03:02 PM
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lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097 |
I am so tempted to join you, but with my rusty deck lid, "two-tone" paint job (read, backyard bodywork), bald 10 year old tires, salt-air corroded wheels, and general ugliness, I think the taildraggers and boxster owners would laugh me off the tarmac.
I think I'll wait til next summer when the teener will 'represent' a little better. HAve fun! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Jul 7 2005, 03:11 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The only problem I see in that list is the 10-year-old bald tires. Get some new rubber and come out to play!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
Uhm, I can't. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) My attorney has scheduled something for Saturday. --DD |
nebreitling |
Jul 7 2005, 03:26 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
dave, i haven't seen you at the AX's in so long i forgot to put your name on the list! sorry! (but as a former student, i must say: get your ass back out there!)
jake -- if it's all that's holding you back, come anyway and i'll let you run your car on my street tires. n |
Jakester |
Jul 7 2005, 04:00 PM
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lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097 |
How did I know that you fellow teeners were going to bait me into showing up?
Here's the deal: my tires are old and worn, but still supple with no threads showing (probably pretty close to slicks). I think my car is safe, but am a little concerned about a RR bearing that is making noise. I wouldn't want to deal with a AAA tow from Alameda to Palo Alto (big $$). Since I've never ax'd anything before, I have no idea how long I might be there. Is it possible to get in the AM group and leave by noon or so? I have a late model motorcycle helmet and a fire extinguisher. Wow, the thought of ax'ing a $450 car right next to a $90,000 taildragger. Kind of cool. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) |
GTeener |
Jul 7 2005, 04:04 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
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Every AX this year so far has conflicted with some other commitment of mine. I am determined to get out to at least one this year! I promise (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
fiid |
Jul 7 2005, 04:09 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
I might bring the Miata along. Not sure though - might be on kid duty.
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Dave-O |
Jul 7 2005, 04:10 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
FYI, My friend Steve just ordered 4 "nonexistant": 205-50-15 Falken Azenis R-215's for his turbo Omni. Yes there are still a few left. $71 at vulcantire.com. He ordered them yesterday...no guaranties about today. |
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nebreitling |
Jul 7 2005, 04:11 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
usually we're done around 3-4pm, sometimes later. yes, you can only run the AM. wheel bearings, tires, brakes, battery tie-down are the issues. if those are okay, then your car will pass tech. you can borrow a helmet or use your Snell M-rated, nothing else needed ('cept entry fee)
btw, the only thing more exhilerating than racing a $100k car is beating it! |
AndrewBlyholder |
Jul 7 2005, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Richmond, CA Member No.: 2,791 |
Boy what a bunch of lame excuses! Schedule your life around the autocrosses, not the other way around!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
My mother and sister are flying in from Arkansas for an overnight stay enroute to China. I'm having my wife pick them up at SFO and bring them over to watch. So don't hesitat to come over and say hello to Mom. Andrew |
grantsfo |
Jul 7 2005, 09:17 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Shield is approximately 5 lbs. But you know how many of those little 4-6 lb things I have pulled off the car? They add up quickly. I was able to get a little over 10lbs of tar out with my seats in the car. A couple more lbs once I take them out. I never want to smell hot aged German tar again! Talked my wife (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) into coming to this event. We'll see if I can get her to drive the car, doubtful. I know she's up for an "instruction" ride however. BTW nice avatar Nathan! |
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grantsfo |
Jul 7 2005, 09:24 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
If you need tires you can use my Yokohama AX tires/wheels. Just look for a really ugly Olympic Blue and black car. |
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DanT |
Jul 7 2005, 09:35 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Only if she is a paid participant, and you are a GGR/zone7 instructor. Seriously, we can loose our insurance if a non-participant is in a car, or two folks are in a car and one of them is not an instructor. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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