Topic: SCCA Auto-X event 4 July 30th FMCC (Read 5519 times)

BlackParis · « **on:** July 15, 2006, 12:26:25 AM »

Event 4

Im really excited obviousy im 2 weeks early

I might have some new swaybars installed b4 then and will still be in STS

Neways im driving out from Greenwich and am riding w/ my buddy in a 06 Mini Cooper S in GS... Neone wanna meet up and tag along on the way there lemme know! I wanna leave greenwich @ 6:45am be there by 8:15-8:30 can meet up newhere on 67 or in between greenwich and schagticoke(the begining of 67)...

stylesrex · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2006, 12:33:15 PM »

Ill be there, im excited myself. i finally chased all the demons out of my suspension, so it is quiet now

Usually crappachico, robp117, DW0095 and myself all caravan from Mobil exit 17 in SGF

You are certainly welcome to meet us there. If not we could meet in saratoga by the stewart's on 29

BlackParis · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2006, 09:17:17 PM »

Quote from: stylesrex on July 15, 2006, 12:33:15 PM

Ill be there, im excited myself. i finally chased all the demons out of my suspension, so it is quiet now

Usually crappachico, robp117, DW0095 and myself all caravan from Mobil exit 17 in SGF

You are certainly welcome to meet us there. If not we could meet in saratoga by the stewart's on 29

Which stewarts? lol There is like 50 of them on 29.... the one by the mall? or more into saratoga?

BlackParis · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2006, 09:39:17 AM »

Ok THIS WEEKEND! oo cant wait!

So which stewarts in saratoga do ya want to meet at? At what time would ya be rollin through?

crAppAchic0 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2006, 09:47:42 AM »

I believe it's the Stewart's on the corner of Rte 29 and West Ave- not sure what time since we, well me at least, usually ends up sleeping a little later than planned and proceeds to 'hurry' getting there. Usually I like to say I'd be at FMCC by 8:30 am or so, but it's usually closer to 9:30... If we shoot for being there around 8:30, we'd have to meet up at Stewart's around, say, 7:30-ish?

Anyone? Anyone?

Oh yeah - I'm (according to UPS tracking) getting my new tires tomorrow- Kumho V710's - and hopefully getting them mounted thursday or friday- so I can run my new Panasports finally! Woohoo!

As always- everyone is welcome to come! SOCH it up!

BlackParis · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2006, 09:55:32 AM »

O well I like to be one of the first ones there

8:15

So I guess maybe Ill see yas there! quicker and less gas, for us to stay south of saratoga neways... my friends house is 4 miles north of 67 in easton $:-\$

darroj · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2006, 10:49:01 AM »

I might want to go to this... I might be busy sunday, but if not I think it'd be a lot of fun... One problem though, I don't have a helmet. Anyone think they might be able to help me out with this? I never autocrossed before and I'll probably be awful

How does registering go? Costs? Do I have to be a member of Mo-Hud SCCA or can I show up just for the event?

crAppAchic0 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2006, 11:03:08 AM »

Quote from: bumpinrs on July 25, 2006, 09:55:32 AM

O well I like to be one of the first ones there 8:15 So I guess maybe Ill see yas there! quicker and less gas, for us to stay south of saratoga neways... my friends house is 4 miles north of 67 in easton $:-\$

Ah - depending, usually we'll end up coming out on 29 - somewhat a straight shot west for anyone further up north. Either way - I'm sure we'll see you guys there!

Quote from: darroj on July 25, 2006, 10:49:01 AM

I might want to go to this. Someone have a link for me to look at? I might be busy sunday, but if not I think it'd be a lot of fun... One problem though, I don't have a helmet. Anyone think they might be able to help me out with this? I never autocrossed before and I'll probably be awful

You can check out the MoHud website for any info-

http://www.mohud-scca.org

They have directions to the site(s) (under the 'solo' link) and any other info you may be looking for- including loaner helmets, which are available.

Oh yeah - and if you think you're going to be awful at it - go anyway! You'll more than likely be quite surprised at what you and your car can do!

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask- someone will have some answer for you!

darroj · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2006, 11:28:11 AM »

You quoted before my "not so ninja" edit

-Is this stull true (from website) "The cost of each event shall be $30 for non-SCCA members and $20 for members" - that'd be good

-How many runs?
-Do I need to do/know anything else?

BlackParis · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2006, 11:49:21 AM »

Quote from: darroj on July 25, 2006, 11:28:11 AM

You quoted before my "not so ninja" edit

-Is this stull true (from website) "The cost of each event shall be $30 for non-SCCA members and $20 for members" - that'd be good
-How many runs?
-Do I need to do/know anything else?

Yep 30$ for non SCCA

There are loaner helmets 6 of them... I use em

Day starts off w/ registration
walk the course
Driver meeting 10am (saftey and upcoming events)
then ya either do 3 laps/ or work the course while the other half do 3 (stock and prepared generaly race fist the street and mod race second)
then ya switch
Quick lunch break (Bring a cooler w/ some food and water as there isnt much around the area to get food and little time)
then work or race for 3 more
and switch
All done by 3-4pm normally Trophys are given out around 5pm after funruns(2$ each) are finished they still give ya times but dont count towards points/trophys

Working the couse is easy just stand in a designated area and when a cone falls run and place it back upright run back

Quick list of stuff to bring:
Cooler w/ water! LoL standing in sun all day!
Some chips/cookies
A rubermaid tub to throw everything from your car into (floormats, any tools) or just completely clean your car out the night b4
And directions FMCC is seriously in the middle of NOfmccWHERE!

crAppAchic0 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:37:16 PM »

Quote from: bumpinrs on July 25, 2006, 11:49:21 AM

Quick lunch break (Bring a cooler w/ some food and water as there isnt much around the area to get food and little time)

That's the big one! If you can bring food/drinks (especially water when it's really hot out) with you and not have to run out to get some (which is a short distance really, but takes a little bit of time nonetheless) - definitely a big help.

And they usually talk about bringing a raincoat or something in case it pours out... but - *fingers crossed* - the weather forecast seems to be pretty good for sunday so far...

dw0095 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:48:15 PM »

Or just hope that Sir Lyndon packs extra yummy chicken sandwiches for everybody...

crAppAchic0 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2006, 01:07:19 PM »

Quote from: dw0095 on July 25, 2006, 12:48:15 PM

Or just hope that Sir Lyndon packs extra yummy chicken sandwiches for everybody...

Chicken sandwiches all around! Well, unless I forget, then everyone gets like 1/12th of a sandwich...

BlackParis · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2006, 07:41:12 PM »

Quote from: crAppAchic0 on July 25, 2006, 12:37:16 PM

And they usually talk about bringing a raincoat or something in case it pours out... but - *fingers crossed* - the weather forecast seems to be pretty good for sunday so far...

Who needs that... $:-\$ LoL just make sure ya invest in rubbermaid so your floormats dont get wet, I personaly dont mind getting wet.

crAppAchic0 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2006, 09:16:50 AM »

Ah, well - not minding getting wet is good, well had a few events this year that became known as 'tsunami-cross'... but not this weekend!!!

SubiMatt · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:39:09 AM »

im moving this weekend but maybe If i finish early, Ill be able to go.

darroj · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2006, 10:26:09 PM »

i'm a coming! i may be awful, so give me good tips

see you all there!!!!!! yes, i am excited!!!!!!!

skyphix · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2006, 08:39:42 AM »

Oh Crap I thought it was at ACC. Sorry Sean - I'm out for this one. Next ACC race (if there is another one) and I'll be there, camera and pimp ride and all.

dw0095 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2006, 09:37:55 AM »

I will not make it this sunday.

There was a misunderstanding with family and I will not be able to attend...

Unless I decide to race the chevy conversion van. (RWD drift machine)

Good luck Darroj on your first race!

ughhh!!!!

crAppAchic0 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2006, 10:22:58 AM »

Hopefully everyone gets to go! It's more fun when there's lots of people!

And Dan - bring the van! Come on - I've seen a Toyota pickup (with like a 12-inch lift kit and probably 38+ inch tires) run around a go-kart track before... can't be that bad...

No biggie though - ACC is coming up August 20th again! Usually more people can make it there as it is a little more of a central location, I guess.

And Darroj- there lots of guys that are excellent drivers- I haven't heard for sure, but I'm assuming byroll01 with be there- if you get a chance, well- I certainly suggest asking if you can tag along for a ride with him.

And fun runs - as long as there's time available and they have them- are lots of fun- basically you get timed runs, that don't count toward points for the day - but anyone that was registered for the event can drive any vehicle registered/teched for the event... as long as other people trust you with their car and (usually the big one) you're 'considerate' to their cars, well - it's lots of fun! Also, you can have other people try your car and you can ride with them - excellent learning (and humbling at the same time) when someone is able to show you how to improve in your own car...

darroj · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2006, 11:48:14 AM »

chevy ftw, do it! thanks dan! we'll see how it goes

Lyndon, that'd be fun! I'm cobb AP stage 2 but my car is still wussy for autocross... stock everything other than tbe and little things. I'm going to get H-techs once i find them, im debating about a 22mm rear sway bar too.

I haven't met any of you in person yet, so come say hi. I'll be in the silver 04 wrx sedan with tinted headlights and one those (semi cheesy) JDM license plate holders

See you all there!

BlackParis · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:10:11 PM »

Quote from: crAppAchic0 on July 28, 2006, 10:22:58 AM

I haven't heard for sure, but I'm assuming byroll01 with be there

Seeing as how he kinda does registration I bet hell be there

If he didnt show that would be kinda cool because then Ill get oneplace higher in STS

robp117 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:06:45 PM »

Pimp the van!!! ...wonder what class that would be bumped to...

stylesrex · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2006, 10:04:43 PM »

Quote from: darroj on July 28, 2006, 11:48:14 AM

I'm cobb AP stage 2 but my car is still wussy for autocross... stock everything other than tbe and little things. I'm going to get H-techs once i find them, im debating about a 22mm rear sway bar too.

Ok maybe im i alil cranky today but i dont see why a stg2 wrx would be considered wussy for AX. There are several cars there that have substantially less power than a wrx. Why is your stg wahtever sooo wussy. i think the driver may be the wussy part

I mean my car is a stg2 and im not scared to race in an AX, even before i had any mods

I just dont get people who mod their car to certain a point before they race it

Ask any real enthuasist or racer, THE BEST MOD FOR ANY CAR IS SEAT TIME

So put on the man pants and show up to the AX, shit you'll prolly be f4st0r than me

darroj · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2006, 12:45:38 AM »

I meant in terms of handling I may be wussy and I already said I was going to come so I'm a little confused by that. A lot wrx's I've seen that have autox'ed have had springs/strurts/swaybars and/or some autox rims/tires. Power isn't going to do me much good in an autox if I personally can't control the vehicle. I almost wish I had done suspension/handling BEFORE power. I admit that I have NO seat time, which is why I wanted to go and hopefully learn from people who are MUCH more experienced than I am, including yourself. When Lyndon brought up the idea of riding with someone or letting someone else show you what your car was capable of I thought it was a great idea...

and for what its worth, I signed up for RallyRPI on nasioc (nesic thread) before I was even on unysoc, before I was stage 2, before I even had the car for 1 month! I'm not afraid to autox, in fact I'm really excited about it, I just haven't had a chance yet. I'm not really sure why you're tearing into me, but I'll try to word myself more carefully from now on.

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