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> Sears Point Oct. 28,29, Bringing the 3.2 from PDX to run the track
drgchapman
post Sep 13 2006, 03:20 PM
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Our local Porsche race shop has aquired a car transport and is making the rounds of West coast race tracks. They are providing pit crew, driving instruction, parts if needed. So I joined the trip to Sears Point this next month. I saw my first race there as a kid with my father, an "Indy car" race. This time my father will be there to see me go around, actually hoping to take him for a spin as well.

I really enjoyed Trekkor's video at sears Point of him passing every car on the track. I especially enjoyed the pass of the vette. I haven't seen the track for almost 30 years. Looks like mucho fun.


So, any of you Bay Area pukes gonna be there Oct. 28-29?


Hope to see some of you guys to play with..........
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post Sep 13 2006, 04:35 PM
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I'm not sure yet, as I'll be running it on the 6th.

I'll stop by and say hey, regardless.


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post Sep 14 2006, 11:18 PM
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Gary,

Who is running that weekend? Did you hook up with Gamroth's transporter or the "Emory's"??



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post Sep 14 2006, 11:31 PM
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I think it's PRC's "Porsches at the Point" weekend.


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post Sep 15 2006, 10:25 AM
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Yeah that's what Jeff called it, Porsches at the Point. Car is riding down with Gamroth's transporter. He will be adding brake cooling ducting to my car before we leave. Also trying to find a "4x4" rear spoiler to help the rear stay put a little better.
I'm really looking forward to the weekend.
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post Sep 17 2006, 01:36 PM
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I just finished installing and adjusting my new Smart Racing 27mm hollow front sway bar. Replaced the Weltmeister clanging and banging POS. New one is a tad bit bigger than the last one. I had to run full stiff at the Porsche Parade with the track-ish speeds we had. So I decided to replace with a better unit with more load range.

So, took it out for several test runs on my local twisty, at mid bar, turns in sweet with the 225# rears (prolly should buy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) JP another pair of "what ever he wants"). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Should be a pretty close setting for a/x. Run it up to 3/4 stiff, pushes at mod speeds, should be better at higher speed(?). I'll adjust and try different settings at Sears. Now I got to see about hooking up the rear bar, the drop links are so short, they tend to bind up and then destroy themselves. I've seen some rear bars through the trunk to gain space......

Removed the winsshield washer tank, finally.

Ordered my Hoosier's for the weekend. Got to be satisfied with the 205's, that all will fit under the stock fenders. I'm envious of Grantsfo, nice amount of rubber on the road.

Thinking about a Hans Device.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Lookin' forward to the weekend in Oct. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 17 2006, 05:38 PM
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some #250s would be fine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 17 2006, 09:05 PM
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some #250s would be fine


OK, what are the length and diameter? I have no idea, just that they were shorter and smaller diameter than the stock ones.

Sold the Weltmeister bar to the young Mills kid, cheap. It'll help.
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post Sep 17 2006, 10:22 PM
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some #250s would be fine


OK, what are the length and diameter? I have no idea, just that they were shorter and smaller diameter than the stock ones.

Sold the Weltmeister bar to the young Mills kid, cheap. It'll help.


10 X 2.5 in.

IIRC they are the Colman Racing genric brand....$50 a pop.
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post Sep 18 2006, 08:38 AM
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Looking at the schedule, that's the weekend POC will be there with PRC. I may make it. I want to but I'm fighting three persistant problems with my car. One is an intermittant electrical short that's driving me nuts. I went to this event last year and really enjoyed it.
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post Sep 18 2006, 11:09 AM
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some #250s would be fine


On there way as of now from Coleman racing. Nice guys there, talked to Rory.
$55. and change each.

Thanks again for the "loaners". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 22 2006, 12:38 PM
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this may be a dumb question, but are there any specific rules to go by or is it kind of a run what ya brung thing?
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post Sep 22 2006, 04:15 PM
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Gary,

flip the stock rear sway bar upside down and reinstall the links. This will give you the trunk clearance you need. Lowered cars with stock bars in stock config will dent the bottom of the tub unless you flip the bar over.

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post Sep 22 2006, 04:48 PM
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flip the stock rear sway bar upside down and reinstall the links. This will give you the trunk clearance you need. Lowered cars with stock bars in stock config will dent the bottom of the tub unless you flip the bar over.

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Thanks for the input Brad. I however have an after market Weltmeister bar on the rear. Would your idea still work? I ask because to get to the sway bar, requires a total dismantle of the rear, with the WEVO shifter and exhuast in the way.

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this may be a dumb question, but are there any specific rules to go by or is it kind of a run what ya brung thing?


Yes. I think so. Need a qualified helmet is all I know about. Trekkor likely knows the whole poop.
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post Oct 2 2006, 10:12 PM
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I've been watching Trekkor's video and the video of the Boxter at Infineon( thanks for the link Dan). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Man that looks fast. Looks like big fun.

So, I'm a little scared, just purchased a Hans device for the trip. No basilar skull fractures for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I gots bills and needs to work on Monday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Oct 2 2006, 10:19 PM
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When you take turn one in 5th, brake down up under the bridge, skip into 3rd and accelerate out of turn two...You will know BIG FUN!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)


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post Oct 17 2006, 01:18 PM
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Car went to Gamroth's today for new front brake cooling ducts, new Pagid brake pads, hooking up the retarded rear sway bar, and four new "R" Hoosiers. Looking forward to the Big weekend.

I've been watching the videos that are available............
What are the top speeds involved? Looks real fast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Anyone coming out to play? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 17 2006, 06:52 PM
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I damaged my car at Buttonwillow so I won't make this, but POC has arranged for a free tech talk by a Jim Russell instructor. You should ask about when and where it is at registration, I'm sure a few pointers couldn't hurt. PRC is having a BBQ with a band Saturday night. It was a blast last year, good food, music and free marguaritas.
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post Oct 17 2006, 11:42 PM
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What are the top speeds involved? Looks real fast.


You may hit 110 at the end of the main straight before you turn in and up the hill.

The long uphill to 7 is fast as well.

The biggie is the approach to turn 10. I apex at 97 and exit at 105. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)


Please be careful...


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post Oct 20 2006, 10:28 PM
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I wish I was going with you.

How much can I pay you to "Carnap" my rat rod to Sear Point (with me inside)?

I group from Puget Sound BMW club rented rented Laguna Seca a couple of years ago ... fabulous.

Best Regards,

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