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| brant |
 Jul 9 2014, 02:25 PM
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914 Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I just registered for the COTA event with SVRA in october
anyone else going to be there? would love to meet up I think it will be a REALLY hard track to learn well with the limited amount of track time given at this event I expect about 4 sessions on track total so many cars and so many run groups I will have to do some you tube surfing before hand. can't wait though! brant |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 9 2014, 07:56 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,416 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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I have been to COTA a bunch. Let me know if you need any info on the track or surrounding areas.
We would love to go, but I think we have some conflicts at that time. |
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| brant |
Jul 9 2014, 08:08 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jul 9 2014, 07:56 PM)  I have been to COTA a bunch. Let me know if you need any info on the track or surrounding areas. We would love to go, but I think we have some conflicts at that time. gracias.... I think I'm covered for most things will need to learn the track if your plans change, I would love to see you there should be 600 or so vintage cars, and some really really rare and fabulous ones too. |
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| race914 |
Jul 10 2014, 09:02 AM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
Brant,
How do you determine your gearing setup for the 1st time at a new track? Just curious on your process... Would love to come down. Checking my calendar, etc now.... Greg |
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| Jetsetsurfshop |
Jul 10 2014, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 814 Joined: 7-April 11 From: Marco Island Florida Member No.: 12,907 Region Association: South East States |
I'd love to go just to see some race prepped teeners. Is there a list anywhere on who signed up yet?
Shane |
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| brant |
Jul 10 2014, 01:21 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(race914 @ Jul 10 2014, 09:02 AM) Brant, How do you determine your gearing setup for the 1st time at a new track? Just curious on your process... Would love to come down. Checking my calendar, etc now.... Greg Greg, no system my current box covers long and short tracks both pretty well so I'll not do anything different this year I have a little bit longer box with a welded diff I could go to, but in the interest of not changing things (different driving style required) I will likely not re-gear this year. so no system unfortunately and I'm not helping much unfortunately... boy it would be cool to see you there if you do attend |
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| brant |
Jul 10 2014, 01:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Jetsetsurfshop @ Jul 10 2014, 09:07 AM) I'd love to go just to see some race prepped teeners. Is there a list anywhere on who signed up yet? Shane I looked on their website and didn't find an attendance list yet there will likely be a roster the month before... I can update then I looked over some of last years results though not a ton of teeners... but a lot of nice cars Frank Beck should be there and that is a car worth seeing in and of itself he honestly has the fastest (best driven) 914 in the country by my estimation the guy is amazing and I believe still required to run a 2.5L against 3.0L - 5.0L the smallest motor in his run group and he finished 4th overall ! 2013 results group6, with Frank Beck |
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| Jetsetsurfshop |
Jul 10 2014, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 814 Joined: 7-April 11 From: Marco Island Florida Member No.: 12,907 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(brant @ Jul 10 2014, 11:24 AM) QUOTE(Jetsetsurfshop @ Jul 10 2014, 09:07 AM) I'd love to go just to see some race prepped teeners. Is there a list anywhere on who signed up yet? Shane I looked on their website and didn't find an attendance list yet there will likely be a roster the month before... I can update then I looked over some of last years results though not a ton of teeners... but a lot of nice cars Frank Beck should be there and that is a car worth seeing in and of itself he honestly has the fastest (best driven) 914 in the country by my estimation the guy is amazing and I believe still required to run a 2.5L against 3.0L - 5.0L the smallest motor in his run group and he finished 4th overall ! 2013 results group6, with Frank Beck I checked the website after my post. I'd love to run that track. Even just a DE. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) How about those old open wheel cars?! WOW. |
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| race914 |
Jul 11 2014, 07:12 AM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(brant @ Jul 10 2014, 12:21 PM) QUOTE(race914 @ Jul 10 2014, 09:02 AM) Brant, How do you determine your gearing setup for the 1st time at a new track? Just curious on your process... Would love to come down. Checking my calendar, etc now.... Greg Greg, no system my current box covers long and short tracks both pretty well so I'll not do anything different this year I have a little bit longer box with a welded diff I could go to, but in the interest of not changing things (different driving style required) I will likely not re-gear this year. so no system unfortunately and I'm not helping much unfortunately... boy it would be cool to see you there if you do attend ' Brant, We're going to attend as spectators! Just booked flights and hotel.. Car has to stay home this time... Let me know if you need an extra crew member : ) Greg |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 11 2014, 01:14 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,416 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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I have been around it in a Boxster Spyder and in my wife's street 914. You are going to need some tall gears for the long straight leading up to turn 12.
And I am going to discuss going down for Saturday with the Wife. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 11 2014, 01:23 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,416 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Just asked her... she wants to go too.
You need me to bring anything? |
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| jamracing |
Jul 11 2014, 05:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 17,043 Region Association: None |
I live in Austin and went to this event as a spectator last year. This is a great event to attend. I will be there this year for sure.
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| brant |
Jul 11 2014, 09:34 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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would love to put some names and faces together
it would be great to see all of you please come by the pits and say hello Clay, I hope I'm covered... (no breaking down allowed) Greg, I'll send you a pm. iamracing... hope to meet! Shane, I don't know how long your drive would be... but would love to meet! I've heard they are very uptight about paddock/track rules. (they charge you if you spill oil). But if they allow a BBQ, I can grill for folks at lunch or something. brant |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 12 2014, 07:30 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,416 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(brant @ Jul 11 2014, 10:34 PM) would love to put some names and faces together it would be great to see all of you please come by the pits and say hello Clay, I hope I'm covered... (no breaking down allowed) Greg, I'll send you a pm. iamracing... hope to meet! Shane, I don't know how long your drive would be... but would love to meet! I've heard they are very uptight about paddock/track rules. (they charge you if you spill oil). But if they allow a BBQ, I can grill for folks at lunch or something. brant Yes, they are uptight. They have to be. The godfather of F1 (Berine E) has them over a barrel. They even had to paint over the white stars on the runoff area in the S-esses because he didn't like them. So they are really picky about the paddock. I don't know if they will let you BBQ either. And don't hit the wall. They will charge YOU directly for repairs. |
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| Jetsetsurfshop |
Jul 13 2014, 06:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 814 Joined: 7-April 11 From: Marco Island Florida Member No.: 12,907 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(brant @ Jul 11 2014, 07:34 PM) would love to put some names and faces together it would be great to see all of you please come by the pits and say hello Clay, I hope I'm covered... (no breaking down allowed) Greg, I'll send you a pm. iamracing... hope to meet! Shane, I don't know how long your drive would be... but would love to meet! I've heard they are very uptight about paddock/track rules. (they charge you if you spill oil). But if they allow a BBQ, I can grill for folks at lunch or something. brant I've never been to Austin and my wife is interested too. Could make her happy and hang out at the same time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Took her to the Collier Museum to gauge her interest the other day. She was mildly entertained. Would love to watch some teeners hit that track. I'll start researching hotels. Shane |
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| bryanc |
Aug 14 2014, 08:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 9-August 04 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 2,495 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I might be able to run up there that weekend..... would be good to see the track (better to drive it though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) )
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| ned911 |
Aug 15 2014, 09:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 11-September 12 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 14,912 Region Association: Southwest Region |
FYI - if you hit a barrier you have to pay for the repair (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| race914 |
Sep 22 2014, 05:17 PM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
Hey Brant,
How is all of the race prep going? You all set to go? Greg |
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| brant |
Sep 22 2014, 06:35 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(race914 @ Sep 22 2014, 05:17 PM) Hey Brant, How is all of the race prep going? You all set to go? Greg only partially ready spent last weekend painting a new engine lid, valves, oil, head studs... also did most of the tow vehicle service found an alignment issue (toe) on the race car I need to address still and then all of the rest of the routine list, nuts/bolt checks, and brakes once over. I will wrench again this coming weekend and should be ready its going to be about a 5 day commute, for 3 days of racing... long drive! I'll pm you brant |
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| race914 |
Oct 3 2014, 02:39 PM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
Can't believe it's next week!
Tricia and I are both getting excited about coming out to see you. Going to be an action packed vacation between watching you on the track, the Saturday night BBQ and "Asleep at the Wheel" concert, and seeing Austin in between! We have a kayak river tour scheduled to watch the Congress Avenue Bridge Bats Thursday night, and will probably go see Jesse James' 'Austin Speed Shop' if we have the time. Tricia worked at Apple in the Bay Area and has some friends that moved to Austin when they opened an office in Austin so she'll get to see them too... Can't wait to meet you and your Dad in person. Have a Safe and Uneventful Tow down.... We fly in Wednesday PM so see you Thursday |
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