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| DanT |
 May 9 2006, 10:13 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  |
Any of you wanna be racers going to be there?
This is your chance to drive one of the primier race tracks in the US. Great instruction available for newbies. Only need a 2000 or 2005 Snell helmet, 3 point belts, and a car that passes their tech... More information here: www.coastaldriving.org So quit talking about it and do it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| nine14cats |
May 9 2006, 10:29 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
I can't say enough of the Coastal Driving folks....great group to run with. Too bad it looks like I'm traveling on business that week. I'd be there in a heartbeat!
Bill P. |
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| Trekkor |
May 9 2006, 11:05 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'll be there. What a way to spend a Monday. Hooray (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
It will be the third time at Sears. KT |
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| DanT |
May 9 2006, 11:10 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 |
OK so far that is 3 plus I think Greg Braun said he and his wife Tricia would be there.
So 5 so far....should be a fun day. |
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| 9146R |
May 17 2006, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 28-September 04 From: alamo ca Member No.: 2,849 |
Hey Dan,
I there ! Looking fwd to the day big time. Maybe we can do some lead/follow stuff, I need to learn the line. You were great with my son Mike. I am coming solo to this one. Greg Welch |
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| DanT |
May 17 2006, 09:36 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 |
See you there Greg. I am afraid if you follow me you will get bored and fall asleep at the wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You can follow me as much as you like if we can get into the same run group. I run with the instructors, but usually we have few enough cars that you are allowed to run one group down.
We will have to see how it goes. Maybe by late afternoon we can get several of the 914s out in the same run group...I will have to work on Hank with that one. Greg and Tricia Braun, Me, Greg W. and maybe a few others....maybe even you Trek. It should be a great day. sounds like we should have at least 6 or more 914s. Should have my spacer/wheel combination all sorted out by then. 6.5x15 minilites all around with 1/2 inch spacers. 205x50 Kumhos. If I don't have the lug nut issue squared away by then I will be running the Fuchs with 1/2 inch spacers until I get the minilites machined for ball seat lug nuts or figure out where to find flat lug nuts for the studs. |
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| nine14cats |
May 17 2006, 09:42 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Unfortunately I will not be there.
After talking with Goodyear and Jerry Woods to understand more of the suspension dynamics of Fritz, I am taking Fritz down for a month to work on the suspension. Nothing major, but the idea is no more two wheel excursions. The car should not be doing that. Maybe in July we will be back at the track. Bill P. |
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| Trekkor |
May 17 2006, 10:14 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'm really excited about this track day.
Bill, I'm glad you are looking into that suspension. I was freaked out when I saw it happening. Dan, This will likely be the best track day for me yet. I may be on new tire as well. Yay! BTW, where's KenH? KT |
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| DanT |
May 17 2006, 10:22 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 |
so what tires you going to get Trek?
225s or 205s? Bill, why don't you get J-lo finished and bring her out..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Just kidding. so what exactly did you find out about your suspension set up? OK for radial DOT Rs but not so cool for bias slicks? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Trekkor |
May 17 2006, 10:28 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'll test fit the 225's and see I can make that work.
I may buy a pair of Yokohama's for now and then get a set of 225 Kumho 710's later. Still undecided. KT |
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| nine14cats |
May 18 2006, 12:17 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
The biggest issue on Fritz is the soft springs and the ride height. The spring rate is easily addressed, but the car sits higher than my competitors in PRC GTL. That presents a problem as my splitter in front needs to be relocated. If I go the lowering route I will have to cut down the splitter/spoiler. Not a big deal, but more money.
I also found out that everyone is running 11 inch wide rims in front and 13 inch wide in rear. I'm running 10's and 12's. I'll probably stiffen the springs and lower the car. That's the cheapest part of it. I'll need to sell a few things to get new rims. I want lightweight ones next anyway. At least one set. Bill P. |
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| race914 |
May 22 2006, 08:30 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 |
Tricia and I will be there! Just took a 2nd mortgage out to buy gas for the trip up & back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Just found out about the Wine Country Classic and we are considering coming up to watch that event on Sunday! Anyone know what we can do with the tow rigs & trailers on Sunday? |
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| 9146R |
May 22 2006, 11:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 28-September 04 From: alamo ca Member No.: 2,849 |
Greg,
I hope you can make it - Kurt Fisher and the Redwood Region put on a great corral, hospitality tent, etc. 3 possibilities. In the past, I have parked my trailer and pull toy on the left pkg lot after you come thru the gate. If that is not open, you might want to turn left just past the first pkg lot and go up past the admin offices and the gokart track - there are a bunch of trailers in the upper area. Lastly, I have parked near the Porsche corral in the public pkg lot around Turn 2 and offloaded right there next to the main road going. Prolly a good idea to call the track and inquire. No doubt they will have a place. Greg Welch |
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| nebreitling |
May 22 2006, 11:44 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
can't make it -- have to work.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
shame, cause i'd like some lessons from you, dan... |
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| DanT |
May 22 2006, 09:01 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 |
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| DanT |
May 22 2006, 09:08 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 |
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| Trekkor |
May 22 2006, 09:08 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 |
Nate's got no passenger seat right now.
KT |
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| DanT |
May 22 2006, 09:11 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 |
that makes it a bit tough.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
milk crate over the battery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Trekkor |
May 22 2006, 09:25 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 |
Where's everybody going to pit at Sears?
KT |
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| DanT |
May 22 2006, 09:30 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 |
lots of asphalt to choose from.
Somewhere near the winners circle...that is usuallly where we enter the pit lane for gridding... along the area across from the 1st garage. Next to the old drivers lounge...now media center I believe. That way everyone can see all the cool 914s as the tool down to grid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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