EDIT October 14th and 15th folks!
EDIT


Hey all, just to you everyone know, my local chapter of the F-body club is having another track weekend at Road America, one is the premier road courses in the whole USA!

It's $350 for 2 days of driving (you can sign up for only 1 day if you want, thats $200) which includes FREE instructors who are great! They have helped me out a ton on that track!

website is roadamerica.fbody.us

I know there are at least 2 people (including me) who have signed up for this weekend! I would love to see more Chicago/local people there! Free rides are even availible if you want to come but just don't want to drive.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/bluerenesis/IMG_4835.jpg

You make the 3rd off this site i know of going, not including myself, and i will be there but i dont have an 8.

id love to go to this, but i cant make time :( road america is an awesome track, but watch out for deer! (too soon?)

Bummer - me too, but the timing doesn't work! Oh well, maybe next time.

900 miles... too far... damn...

Methinks all three that are going are in this thread...

You make the 3rd off this site i know of going, not including myself, and i will be there but i dont have an 8.
what car will you be rocking?

900 miles... too far... damn...
Yes. but you have VIR right on your back door! I would love to check out that course, seen some awesome video from it.

Yes. but you have VIR right on your back door! I would love to check out that course, seen some awesome video from it.

you mean this?? :ylsuper:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7995715796950918588&hl=en

Nice vid Zoomzoom!

ok, can I get a headcount? I will be trying to coordinate stuff, so we can have a nice tent and stuff

ok, can I get a headcount? I will be trying to coordinate stuff, so we can have a nice tent and stuff


Is this Charles? I know mike told me the s/n a while back but it excapes me right now. Seems from his comment and now thinking about the s/n that it probably is. This is Kyle. I will be taking my tiburon. Don't worry about looking for the ssr.

Is this Charles? I know mike told me the s/n a while back but it excapes me right now. Seems from his comment and now thinking about the s/n that it probably is. This is Kyle. I will be taking my tiburon. Don't worry about looking for the ssr.

No SSR??? I think that would make a fantastic track truck.

No SSR??? I think that would make a fantastic track truck.


its heavy enough to make 2 fantastic track trucks.

ok, I have a canopy now, and 2 chairs, so if you want to bring another chair, that would work out great. I will also plan on bringing my tools, and jack and jack stands, so if anyone needs tools, just let me know! :)

Is this Charles? I know mike told me the s/n a while back but it excapes me right now. Seems from his comment and now thinking about the s/n that it probably is. This is Kyle. I will be taking my tiburon. Don't worry about looking for the ssr.
Yep, this is Charles!

ok, I have a canopy now, and 2 chairs, so if you want to bring another chair, that would work out great. I will also plan on bringing my tools, and jack and jack stands, so if anyone needs tools, just let me know! :)

I've got a couple chairs ill bring with. I'm gonna end up bringing a bunch of crap i dont need and get made fun of. but thats ok because im bringing a tiburon so im gonna get made fun of no matter what. :ylsuper:

I've got a couple chairs ill bring with. I'm gonna end up bringing a bunch of crap i dont need and get made fun of. but thats ok because im bringing a tiburon so im gonna get made fun of no matter what. :ylsuper:
Just wait till you see the guys with 500 hp cars in the novice group because they can't drive to save their lives, now THAT is funny

that may be worth the entry fee right there...

that may be worth the entry fee right there...
Believe me it is!

Just wait till you see the guys with 500 hp cars in the novice group because they can't drive to save their lives, now THAT is funny

Hey, that guy at GingerMan with the 650hp SLK made my day. He had a horrible setup, but a lot of power. Like I said, when he found out I had basically OEM power and no R-Compounds I could see his ego deflating. Sigh...if only I had brought a camera to capture the moment.

Hey, that guy at GingerMan with the 650hp SLK made my day. He had a horrible setup, but a lot of power. Like I said, when he found out I had basically OEM power and no R-Compounds I could see his ego deflating. Sigh...if only I had brought a camera to capture the moment.
Byaah!

Oh, I have a tent now. Not sure if I metioned that before.

:)

Yeah saw that before...just checked and I'm on the list, didn't see you or Mac on there yet, though. There were 43 spots filled as of 8/14.

Byaah!

somebody watched Chapelle's lost episodes recently lol


BYAAAHHHHHH!

Yeah saw that before...just checked and I'm on the list, didn't see you or Mac on there yet, though. There were 43 spots filled as of 8/14.
I'm on there, I just checked it yesterday. Saw you on there too

somebody watched Chapelle's lost episodes recently lol


BYAAAHHHHHH!

I LOVE LESBIANS!

BYAAAAAAAAAAH

I'm on there, I just checked it yesterday. Saw you on there too

Obviously missed you...don't know how I looked more than once. :banghead:

Just checked, and there you is...I'll just bang my head again... :banghead:

i paid w/paypal and submitted my registration the other day. I just mailed out my 'I wont sue you' papers and the signed registration today after work.

So when are we supposed to be comming up there? That friday or on Saturday morning?

i paid w/paypal and submitted my registration the other day. I just mailed out my 'I wont sue you' papers and the signed registration today after work.

So when are we supposed to be comming up there? That friday or on Saturday morning?
depends how much driving you want to do before. I would be happy to host you 2 at my place if you are ok with sleeping on the floor. Road America is only about an hour and change from my house.

ok. well it doesnt matter one way or the other to me. im not much of a morning person but i can deal. illlet mike chime in on this when he gets to work tomorrow.

What time will we need to be at the track by saturday to get setup and ready to go?

ok. well it doesnt matter one way or the other to me. im not much of a morning person but i can deal. illlet mike chime in on this when he gets to work tomorrow.

What time will we need to be at the track by saturday to get setup and ready to go?
well, I think tech starts at 7 or so. The first run group is prob on track at 830 or 8. The earlier we are there, the more time to get setup, and make sure that there is no issues with our cars. Personally I would be there at open, but thats just me.

My vote is to drive to Milwaukee on Friday night to avoid all the more morning driving on Saturday.

Good call. leaving at 4am doesnt sound good to me at all.

Good call. leaving at 4am doesnt sound good to me at all.

We both know if that was the plan that we'd never make it to RA until 2pm.

We both know if that was the plan that we'd never make it to RA until 2pm.
lol, or say you will be there at 3 and show up at 5? ahahahahahahahh :mdrmed:

lol, or say you will be there at 3 and show up at 5? ahahahahahahahh :mdrmed:

I won't be drinking and out late the night before this time, though. :)

and i wont be toting and stupid girls around this time.

and i wont be toting and stupid girls around this time.
no wominz?

well....not that one. and i dont know how a weekend excursion with the other one would go.....

Well, guests are cool with me, I don't really care. I also ran into one of my instructors at the races this weekend, and got to talk to him. Should be a good time, and if anyone wants help, they are really good!

so do we have any hotel plans for saturday night yet? Are we gonna split a room or do i need to call and get myself one or what?

so do we have any hotel plans for saturday night yet? Are we gonna split a room or do i need to call and get myself one or what?
I was planning on getting a room at a local inn, but I don't think that they have triple beds in the room. I might be wrong, but I will call and check.

yea probably not, i just want to figure it out so if i need to book a room i can so i dont end up sleeping in my car.....again.

yea probably not, i just want to figure it out so if i need to book a room i can so i dont end up sleeping in my car.....again.
yeah, there will be no sleeping in the car unless voluntary. I don't know if you guys have air beds, or just want to crash on my floor, but I could get airbeds if necessary.

weeeee I've been added to the list.

check out some of the serious iron that will be there.....anyways nice eye candy

you mean the old MG-B? or the plethera of corvettes?

you mean the old MG-B? or the plethera of corvettes?
There are always a ton of vettes there, but it looks like I get a 350Z to play with in intermediate. You will also see a couple 928 Porsches there, they of the 3k window job.

928s are hot. Almost bought one after I lost my last RX-7, but upkeep was going to be a lot.

Blue, you gonna be around? I'll give you a call so we can all book at the same hotel up there.

928s are hot. Almost bought one after I lost my last RX-7, but upkeep was going to be a lot.

Blue, you gonna be around? I'll give you a call so we can all book at the same hotel up there.
I can just hold 2 rooms when I call. I will be around later tonight, like 8-9 ish. lots of stuff going on today

I can just hold 2 rooms when I call. I will be around later tonight, like 8-9 ish. lots of stuff going on today
ok, I have the 2 rooms held. Do you guys want to figure out who is going to bring what to the track?

ok, I have the 2 rooms held. Do you guys want to figure out who is going to bring what to the track?


this can only be settled 1 way......death match. :rock:

hey i think i'm coming too :D: whether ya'll like it or not ???

RD, guess i got teh internets working at the new place...let's just say i should really be a comcast tech cuz all that she couldnt figure out yesterday was how to .... wait for it ... uninstall the screw up she put in in the first place.

BIYAAH!

soooo i might not have a track car for this anymore.

soooo i might not have a track car for this anymore.

Better call now to get a refund if that's so...

soooo i might not have a track car for this anymore.
what happened?

might be getting rid of the car. We will see here in the next couple of days. I may just tell the guy i cant get rid of it untill then. :hahano:

nah, go for it! what is that saying? don't look a gift horse in the mouth ....


DO IT! the 8 is callin you. join our cult!!! :D:

nah, go for it! what is that saying? don't look a gift horse in the mouth ....


DO IT! the 8 is callin you. join our cult!!! :D:


want to.. tried too. Guy that wanted to buy my car never called me back. The 8 i was looking at *looked* like a good deal. 04, 3000 miles for 21 and it looked like i had room to bargain. However i car faxed it today and it has 9 issues. I didn't pay for the carfax to get the story behind what is on there but it doesnt look good.

Makes almost perfect sence that its got such low miles that it was down in the hurricane last year and spent a lot of time sitting around getting repaired. Could very easily be one of those millin cars that were underwater a year ago. Not really anything I want to take a chance on.

So it looks like its back to business as usual as if it never happened. :lol:

yea you dont want any 8 that doesnt swim well ...

yea you dont want any 8 that doesnt swim well ...
rain tires!

teh bad ...
http://www.arct.cam.ac.uk/curbe/floodedcars.jpg

oh you dont want to start a pic war with me!:)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/bluerenesis/3.jpg

challenge accepted (haha, you hijacked your own thread!)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a245/rsd428/Pups/Stealin.jpg

oy....get a room.

oy....get a room.
lol, I got your room right here! :wiggle:

dont wiggle that thing at me......


i think mike is right......over.......there! Go get him!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/SteveISU/627_must4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/SteveISU/627_must4.jpg
lol, thats a good one. havent seen that one before

this thread has gone seriously off track





:runs away:

but we have a lot of time to come back on TRACK. lol, I made a funny

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/bluerenesis/rotary.jpg

mmmm doritos........*drool*


im fat fuck off

mmmm doritos........*drool*


im fat fuck off
lol, i love doritos too!!!! only prob with the nacho ones is that your breath just stinks after you get done eating a bag

taco FTW!

mmmm doritos........*drool*


im fat fuck off
no you're not! ive seen you!!!! LIAR!

no you're not! ive seen you!!!! LIAR!

Don't tell that to my back seats. When he gets back there my tires rub.

I guess we all can't be as eternally skinny as me...

it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood ... lalalalala

im a fat kid trapped in an only slightly overweight body.

im a fat kid trapped in an only slightly overweight body.
I'm a jerk trapped in a assholes body :angel:

i like cake :D:

i like cake :D:
I like not being sick

i love lamp

i love lamp
I love turn 12

im veronica corningstone

im veronica corningstone
huh?

huh?
guess you need to brush up on your anchorman? i was just playing along with the i love lamp.


dammit blue, it's just not funny when you have to explain it!!!

guess you need to brush up on your anchorman? i was just playing along with the i love lamp.


dammit blue, it's just not funny when you have to explain it!!!
sorry, I can't think so well when I'm medded up, pieces of paper look the same.....etc
:lol:

it's ok ... hope you feel bettAr!

Veronica Corningstone And I Had Sex Last Night And Now We Are In Looooov3!!


(did i say that out loud?)

oh noes you did!

I'm kind of a big deal...people know me...I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany...

I'm kind of a big deal...people know me...I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany...
I have gravel in my undertray!

I have gravel in my underwear!
fiXXed!

I have gravel in my throat!
fixxed!

i dont want to have any idea what that is supposed to mean...

i dont want to have any idea what that is supposed to mean...
I have had a really bad throat cold for the past couple days

ok, thats plausible. i thought the shedevil wrote that and it made me think bad thoughts.

ok, thats plausible. i thought the shedevil wrote that and it made me think bad thoughts.
lol, there would be no question if you could hear me talk right now

its 243am and there is a dog i am about to punch in the face.....

its 243am and there is a dog i am about to punch in the face.....
oh noes!

its 831 am and i think a pit bull lives next door to me now. he is constantly barking. you can punch him too if youd like ;)

buy a blowgun

just take out its larynx with a spoon and a spatula

just take out its larynx with a spoon and a spatula
teh sad

hot pot of coffee

warm doughnut

So the guy FINALLY called me about buying my car today.


He wanted NOTHING to do with the 11,5 i told him. :wavey:

So a tiburon it shall be.

Another thing, I emailed whoever it was at the FBody Assn whos email is on the page about the Road America event and never got a response...

bastid

Yea that would have been a hell of a down payment on an 8

so youre serious about the 8? niiiiiiiiiiiice

I was, had i been able to sell my car and have 10 grand to put down on one. I went and test drove one last week. Looks like its not going to happen though. I have no real desire to try to part out my car or try to sell it.

maybe get the next generation when i graduate. *crosses fingers for 2009 3rotor turbo rx7*

I was, had i been able to sell my car and have 10 grand to put down on one. I went and test drove one last week. Looks like its not going to happen though. I have no real desire to try to part out my car or try to sell it.

maybe get the next generation when i graduate. *crosses fingers for 2009 3rotor turbo rx7*
you should find that guy and throw acid in his face

thats a little overkill. i already put a hex on his first born son.

thats a little overkill. i already put a hex on his first born son.
good call. thats just enought to be fun!

yea it goes a little something like "you will forever be burdened wtih cars even CRAPPIER than a hyundai tiburon" bwahahahahaha. Thats gonna suck!

yea it goes a little something like "you will forever be burdened wtih cars even CRAPPIER than a hyundai tiburon" bwahahahahaha. Thats gonna suck!
could be worse, you could be driving a mustang!

if i had a mustang i would at leats have an unlimited aftermarket.

so im told we have the hotel all straight for this?

so im told we have the hotel all straight for this?
that would be correct. unless you wanted a room with only 1 bed.......

you mean you didnt know me and mike wanted to share?

you mean you didnt know me and mike wanted to share?
the same bed? :lol:

Menage????

Menage????
:3some:

Did you break in your pads yet?

I should be getting my Tein Flex in by this weekend.

oh, I'm sooooo bringing the camera!!!

oh, I'm sooooo bringing the camera!!!

Ha, you're not invited. :nono:

Ha, you're not invited. :nono:
haha, i was invited before you were :ylsuper:

Did you break in your pads yet?

I should be getting my Tein Flex in by this weekend.
no, I need to do that, and I am jealous of your mad suspension mods

i need to take mine off. dusting the hell out of my front wheels. and i need to get that injector seated right and i need to finish that intake manifold for that guy. So its just beer and tools all weekend it looks like.

i need to take mine off. dusting the hell out of my front wheels. and i need to get that injector seated right and i need to finish that intake manifold for that guy. So its just beer and tools all weekend it looks like.
looks better than my weekend. Work and more work :(

mike i think we need to find some girls to work on our cars for us.


I'm gonna go talk to the girl at school with the STI about this being a possibility next time I see her.

mike i think we need to find some girls to work on our cars for us.


I'm gonna go talk to the girl at school with the STI about this being a possibility next time I see her.

And we could be doing my coilovers this weekend also...it's gonna be busy.

And we could be doing my coilovers this weekend also...it's gonna be busy.
i wish i was doing my coilovers rather than working this weekend.....maybe this weekend will pay for coilovers!!!

ok i win ... if i get my house all done and listed this week, i'm allowed to go out this weekend. a friend of mine asked if i wanted to go to sound bar ... never been, but looks cool. anyone interested?

sound-bar.com

And we could be doing my coilovers this weekend also...it's gonna be busy.


I figured that was one of the things we would be doing. My throttle cable/gas pedal is giving me problems the last day or 2 also. I need to fix that. I think the adjustment on the cable slipped off the mounting bracket. The gas pedal doesnt return from the floor on its own but the throttle body closes and rpms drop.

ok i win ... if i get my house all done and listed this week, i'm allowed to go out this weekend. a friend of mine asked if i wanted to go to sound bar ... never been, but looks cool. anyone interested?

sound-bar.com


I thought you already sold your house?

I figured that was one of the things we would be doing. My throttle cable/gas pedal is giving me problems the last day or 2 also. I need to fix that. I think the adjustment on the cable slipped off the mounting bracket. The gas pedal doesnt return from the floor on its own but the throttle body closes and rpms drop.




I thought you already sold your house?
not quite yet

where is it she is moving?

It was just down the road from her old house - like within 15-20 minutes.

haha, i bought a new one and now am JUST finishing up getting the old one ready to list. gawd, what a nightmare. I'm meeting with the realtor tomorrow morning to sign the papers and get that thing sold already (cross your fingers it sells before winter ...)

find out if she has any 100,000$ fixer upers in high income low tax areas....hahahaha.

find out if she has any 100,000$ fixer upers in high income low tax areas....hahahaha.
lol, I have money on those already!

so now we know exactly what to do and what not to do on the coilover install....


for the fronts anyway.

Not taking some people's advice would be a good start...that's for sure.

like mine.....and his ^^


by that i mean other people that THINK they know what they are talking about.

No, I'm just as guilty as you on our decisions. More about taking certain people's advice that I'm not naming. Mainly too because it was our stupid decision to follow the advice.

yeaeh, that sounds painful

i liek cake!

i have some news......

it might piss someone off, maybe not though.

but it IS good news.

do tell!

i have some news......

it might piss someone off, maybe not though.

but it IS good news.
whats the story?

I think I know what it is, will tell you guys later. RSD, left a text on your phone.

the suspense is killing me!

It's not that big of a deal, believe me. Call me if you like.

I put the coilovers on RD's car last night.


Didn't know if he would be pissed or not after he said he was just going to have it done at a shop.


So now the shocks are on all 4 corners. Just waiting on the new end links to put on the front, recut the threads on the left front ball joint and adjut the height on the corners and he will have his car back. A grand total of about an hour or 2s worth of work.

I put the coilovers on RD's car last night.


Didn't know if he would be pissed or not after he said he was just going to have it done at a shop.


So now the shocks are on all 4 corners. Just waiting on the new end links to put on the front, recut the threads on the left front ball joint and adjut the height on the corners and he will have his car back. A grand total of about an hour or 2s worth of work.

Just got all the torque specs also for the suspension arms/links. Will bring those with me on Wed.

Just got all the torque specs also for the suspension arms/links. Will bring those with me on Wed.


You want to do everything and get it all done wendesday so you can have your car back and then throw the end links on when they get here thurs or friday?

Oops, forgot the end links won't be here until Thurs...I guess it will have to wait until then or Friday...

if i rethread the ball joint tomorrow after work, i could run you to my house thursday when you get off work, we could put the end links on and you could have your car back and then we could adjust the height friday after work.



I found out today the 2nd best looking girl in my spanish class is 17...crap.

Thurs works...only thing I want to do on Thurs is preload the front suspension and torque everything down to spec.

Thurs works...only thing I want to do on Thurs is preload the front suspension and torque everything down to spec.


Ok today or tomorrow i will get a holder for that die so tomorrow i can get that ball joint fixed and back together.

if i rethread the ball joint tomorrow after work, i could run you to my house thursday when you get off work, we could put the end links on and you could have your car back and then we could adjust the height friday after work.



I found out today the 2nd best looking girl in my spanish class is 17...crap.
lol, 15 will get you 20

yea 17 is no good. my little sister is 16. i have to at least ask her to tell me shes 20 next time i see her.

yea 17 is no good. my little sister is 16. i have to at least ask her to tell me shes 20 next time i see her.
lol, dont stamp it!

I just wont tell her my real name.

I just wont tell her my real name.
tell her your name is BIG mac :D: and drive red devil's car :angel:

tell her your name is BIG mac :D: and drive red devil's car :angel:


I cant drive red devils car. the front suspension might just fall off. :Eyecrazy:
thats kinda my fault though.


my car is pimpin under all the dirt, vacuum leak, new CEL i got today, fender liner that is dragging the ground, bubbling window tint, etc. Its only saving grace is there are no more flying H's on it anywhere.

I cant drive red devils car. the front suspension might just fall off. :Eyecrazy:
thats kinda my fault though.


my car is pimpin under all the dirt, vacuum leak, new CEL i got today, fender liner that is dragging the ground, bubbling window tint, etc. Its only saving grace is there are no more flying H's on it anywhere.
she might think its a Ferrari

she might think its a Ferrari


she might be dumb too.

Id like to put this out there so if someone searches for it they get a good answer.


Anyone who thinks the Rear shocks are harder to replace than the front shocks are absolutely out of their fucking minds.

noted!

Id like to put this out there so if someone searches for it they get a good answer.


Anyone who thinks the Rear shocks are harder to replace than the front shocks are absolutely out of their fucking minds.
sweet!

I wish I would have read Maximum Boost a long time ago.

I wish I would have read Maximum Boost a long time ago.
I wish I would have read the Orgin of Species

I wish I would have read War & Peace long ago.

I wish I would have read War & Peace long ago.
I wish my @#&$!( ipod would sync with my computer again

I wish I would have invested in Google

I wish the girl in front of me in the computer lab weren't 'In a Relationship' according to MySpace....well....HerSpace really....

This ones not jailbait either.

This ones not jailbait either.
verify verify verify :D: :D: :D:

verify verify verify :D: :D: :D:


I'm not asking for her license nor am i telling her my real name. :shocking:

I wish I could win the lottery so I could have the mistress I've been wanting...

Don't you need a steady relationship first to have a mistress?

True, but the one I want for a mistress I don't want a steady relationship from - we were in negotiations today as we discussed my new watch. I figure I can be unorthodox and get one before the other.

LOL, i hope you told her where you got that new seiko from :D:

I'm referring to the one that bought me the "seiko".

The other individual gets no explanation or anything relating to where I get my watches from.

I'm referring to the one that bought me the "seiko".




This was my presumption just thinking back to a single piece of information you gave me about her. :score: :hitit:

This was my presumption just thinking back to a single piece of information you gave me about her. :score: :hitit:

:nono: And we were just discussing today if she wants to go to Road America...

OMG< yea bring her up so we can all inspect! :D: j/k

wait, i thought she was in another state not anywhere close to here ... or am i just lame and confused?

^^
Will disucss with you on Sat when you see my Seiko...

crap, all the time i've been talking about a seiko ... i meant a casio ala planes, trains, and automobiles.

i apologize for any confusion :D:

http://www.adrianspeyer.com/casiopt.jpg

crap, all the time i've been talking about a seiko ... i meant a casio ala planes, trains, and automobiles.

i apologize for any confusion :D:

http://www.adrianspeyer.com/casiopt.jpg
steve?

Seiko, Swatch, Casio, Cartier...it's all the same...

http://www.skyaid.org/images/samsung_watch.jpg

i needed to replace my crap-ass cell phone anyway.

^^ gawd, no one has a cell phone worse than mine. only rings when it feels like it. sometimes voicemails/texts take days to come in. teh suxx0rz!

^^ gawd, no one has a cell phone worse than mine. only rings when it feels like it. sometimes voicemails/texts take days to come in. teh suxx0rz!



yea, mine at least doesnt lie to me. It tesll me straight up..."98% of the time I dont have any service so fuck yourself"

yea, mine at least doesnt lie to me. It tesll me straight up..."98% of the time I dont have any service so fuck yourself"
LMAO on that one!

thanks for the giggle!

I am new to this forum and to the 8 as well. I was thinking about attending the road america event. It sounds like fun. I never have been able to fully experience the drivability of my car. Mainly because my wife has s*%t fit. I was looking on the road america site and it said I need a helmet. My question is do they provide them or do I need to bring my own? If I pay for the one day $200, how much driving time will I get? The site said 350 mi? Any help will be appreciated.

hey devil,

here's what I know, but I'm sure "the boys" will chime in shortly:

Each day you get 3-4 runs in of approximately 20 minutes each. The track is about 4 miles long, so you go around 10-15 times (depending on how badly you want to flog your baby!) each run session.

Instructors are there and are of no charge (but you should find them first thing in the morning and reserve one for your session). Any of the 8 guys who are there will be able to point out who the instructors are, or you may be able to ask the guys who do the tech inspection on your car beforehand.

You have to bring your own helmet; they don't supply them.

And if you want to just hang out and go on some ridealongs with the guys who are already signed up, that's only $5. BlueRen is our resident Road America guru so I bet he'll chime in with times to meet, where to paddock, etc.

I think we have 6 people going that weekend, but I could be wrong.

hey devil,

here's what I know, but I'm sure "the boys" will chime in shortly:

Each day you get 3-4 runs in of approximately 20 minutes each. The track is about 4 miles long, so you go around 10-15 times (depending on how badly you want to flog your baby!) each run session.

Instructors are there and are of no charge (but you should find them first thing in the morning and reserve one for your session). Any of the 8 guys who are there will be able to point out who the instructors are, or you may be able to ask the guys who do the tech inspection on your car beforehand.

You have to bring your own helmet; they don't supply them.

And if you want to just hang out and go on some ridealongs with the guys who are already signed up, that's only $5. BlueRen is our resident Road America guru so I bet he'll chime in with times to meet, where to paddock, etc.

I think we have 6 people going that weekend, but I could be wrong.

A good helmet will run you about $200 ish. Should be DOT approved, which most are. Ride alongs, as RSD mentioned are available, and are a ton of fun to whet your appetite. We will prob be there early in the morning, as tech starts at around 7 ish. There will be fun and chair and most likely food.

IMHO the instructors are worth the price of admission just by themselves. They are great guys that have that track wired, and can give you a ton of tips to make it safe and fun.

Peresonally, if it was up to me, you would come. :)

As I will be there as a spectator, I could bring along one of my extra helmets. They are size XXL. I have a big head.:evil_laug

I have a big head.:evil_laug
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This reminds me every time it gets poked back up i need to change tires fairly shortly

This reminds me every time it gets poked back up i need to change tires fairly shortly
mine are starting to get a bit long in the tooth as well. :(

Damn that's another $200 on top of the registration fee :sad: along with gas and food that about $500 for the day. I will have to speak to the wife. Do you think I can get a helmet for cheaper if its used? Maybe on e-bay. Are these helmets the same as bike helmets? Sorry I'm new to this whole race track seen. I am to use to city life. So all you guys and gals will be meeting at a specific location?

Damn that's another $200 on top of the registration fee :sad: along with gas and food that about $500 for the day. I will have to speak to the wife. Do you think I can get a helmet for cheaper if its used? Maybe on e-bay. Are these helmets the same as bike helmets? Sorry I'm new to this whole race track seen. I am to use to city life. So all you guys and gals will be meeting at a specific location?
you could always check and see if allen would let you borrow his for the day. Personally if I was going to invest in something to keep my head safe, I wouldnt want to depend on the previous owners usage or lack thereof.

As far as a specific location we really don't have one, I would prefer to be on the asphalt this time to make it easier to work on the cars and such, but I really dont care. There is a nice new area that they just put together right around the paddock, so I kinda figure that is where we will end up.

hey blue, if i get a RA map can you show me where this area is and i'll post the pic with the area marked so people will know?

I would never by a helmet that someone else used. Just dropping a helmet to the floor can damage it with out you even knowing it. On top of that, if you buy it from someone you don't know, you have to worry about lice or a scalp desease.
I have an old one that can be borrowed. It is DOT & Snell 80 rated size xxl.

Blue, is this circled area what you were talking about?

I would never by a helmet that someone else used. Just dropping a helmet to the floor can damage it with out you even knowing it. On top of that, if you buy it from someone you don't know, you have to worry about lice or a scalp desease.
I have an old one that can be borrowed. It is DOT & Snell 80 rated size xxl.

Blue, is this circled area what you were talking about?
i have no idea where that area that you circled is in relation to the track. The area that I'm talking about is right by pit out.

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I think the club wants snell 95 or newer.....yeah, SA95 or M95

i have no idea where that area that you circled is in relation to the track. The area that I'm talking about is right by pit out. Attached is the same pic with tags.
That is the part I have circled. At the bottom of the picture is turn 1.

Who do we have on the list of attendees?

Red Devil
RedSheDevil
mac11
BlueRenesis82
alnielsen

Anyone else?

Damn that's another $200 on top of the registration fee :sad: along with gas and food that about $500 for the day. I will have to speak to the wife. Do you think I can get a helmet for cheaper if its used? Maybe on e-bay. Are these helmets the same as bike helmets? Sorry I'm new to this whole race track seen. I am to use to city life. So all you guys and gals will be meeting at a specific location?



I got mine at a motorcycle shop. Its has all the current snell/dot approvals for car and cycles, is an open face design and ran me about 100$

Who do we have on the list of attendees?

Red Devil
RedSheDevil
mac11
BlueRenesis82
alnielsen
wisconsinben (spectating)

Who do we have on the list of attendees?

Red Devil
RedSheDevil
mac11
BlueRenesis82
alnielsen

Anyone else?

I am really trying to make it. I need to see about getting a helmet.

I got mine at a motorcycle shop. Its has all the current snell/dot approvals for car and cycles, is an open face design and ran me about 100$

Does it matter if its an open face helmet. I think that may be more comfortable.

Does it matter if its an open face helmet. I think that may be more comfortable.


No and i was told an open face helmet is preferable in a car with airbags. I know RedDevil and Al both also have open face helmets and if i had to guess so do RSD and blue....


Personally i think close face helmets are more comfortable but open face deff fees like it has better visability. "Feels" whether it is true or not....dunno. I dont have a closed face helet to take to the track and compare.

I would never by a helmet that someone else used. Just dropping a helmet to the floor can damage it with out you even knowing it. On top of that, if you buy it from someone you don't know, you have to worry about lice or a scalp desease.
I have an old one that can be borrowed. It is DOT & Snell 80 rated size xxl.

Blue, is this circled area what you were talking about?

Thank you for the offer. I may need to take you up on that. First I need to measure my grape to see what size I am.

That is the part I have circled. At the bottom of the picture is turn 1.


I think where we should meet is where Blue was set up last time I was there. If you follow the main road leading into the main paddock area, you'll work your way south leading to turn 1. There is a small covered area with nitrogen tanks but still more than enough room to fit quite a few chairs underneath cover. Good location, and not nearly as crowded as other places, imo.

http://www.roadamerica.com/2006/images/maps/ra_map_2006.pdf

Is that near gate 3? ^^^^^

No, you would enter at the top of PDF at Gate 6, which is where the registration building is. If you follow the road from there it will take you back to the Main Paddock on the pdf. You are getting close to Gate 3 at turn 1. But gate 3 puts you on the other side of the track.

Are most of you guys experts at this racing stuff? I have never done anythinh like this before. I hope I can make it. I'm going to a bike shop this weekend to see about geting a helmet.

Are most of you guys experts at this racing stuff? I have never done anythinh like this before. I hope I can make it. I'm going to a bike shop this weekend to see about geting a helmet.
dont worry, its a lot of fun, and its not "racing". Racing is timed, and this isnt

dont worry, its a lot of fun, and its not "racing". Racing is timed, and this isnt

If I bring a friend do they need to pay anything? I think I saw somewhere were it said it will cost $5 for a passenger. Is this correct. Also, my car is all stock are there any recomendationes on how much or how hard I should push my car? At this point I am 70% going. I still need to sort out the whole helmet deal then register. :mdrmed:

If I bring a friend do they need to pay anything? I think I saw somewhere were it said it will cost $5 for a passenger. Is this correct. Also, my car is all stock are there any recomendationes on how much or how hard I should push my car? At this point I am 70% going. I still need to sort out the whole helmet deal then register. :mdrmed:
well, I wouldnt push YOURSELF any further than you are comfortable. The car is amazing capable, but the main problem will be driver input. Once you get your inputs down, and are smooth the car will really amaze you. But I will tell you that I would HIGHLY reccomend getting an instructor to ride with you.

Yes, $5 gets any spectators/riders in the gate.

If I bring a friend do they need to pay anything? I think I saw somewhere were it said it will cost $5 for a passenger. Is this correct. Also, my car is all stock are there any recomendationes on how much or how hard I should push my car? At this point I am 70% going. I still need to sort out the whole helmet deal then register. :mdrmed:

Personally, if you are going, bleed your brakes with some good DOT4 fluid, I use Motul 600, also grab another set of brake pads. Its amazing how much and how fast you can chew thru a set of brake pads.

Personally, if you are going, bleed your brakes with some good DOT4 fluid, I use Motul 600, also grab another set of brake pads. Its amazing how much and how fast you can chew thru a set of brake pads.

It looks like I got some friend of my wife to loan me some helmets. I will find out for sure on Monday. If I get them I am most deffenitly going :ylsuper: Whats this deal abot bleeding my brakes? I may have to look at the DIY threads, I am no mechanic. Do I get the pads from MAZDA dealer or from any other auto parts store? I'll bring them but I won't be able to install them in case I need to. Some one will have to show me how. I only chnged pads once and that was on my 94 Z28. It all comes down to the helmets.

I got a question of topic. I have been reading about the recall. I got a letter last month extending my warrenty, but nothing in regards to the actuall emisions check. I asked the dealer here in Madison and he said until I get that letter they can't look at my car. They said I need to bring the actual letter in with me. Is he BS me or what :mad: ?

I got a question of topic. I have been reading about the recall. I got a letter last month extending my warrenty, but nothing in regards to the actuall emisions check. I asked the dealer here in Madison and he said until I get that letter they can't look at my car. They said I need to bring the actual letter in with me. Is he BS me or what :mad: ?


Sounds correct to me. I believe I heard that there is a number on the the letter or th letter itself that the turn into MNAO to get the money back from them for doing the work.

I would get the pads from Mazda as Im sure the stock pads mazda uses are better than the crap they sell at autozone. And if you order some Motul or some ATE superblue and get to the track early enough saturday we should be able to swap it out that day and brake pads are simple.

Either way you should come out for the experience even if you dont drive. I don't think Al is driving, correct me if im wrong, Al. And I know RedSheDevil is not driving herself but will be riding with whoever she can get to pick her up :naughty: Me and RedDevil just got our first seat time this summer so we are far from pros, and i dont even own an 8.


It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.

It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.
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Sounds correct to me. I believe I heard that there is a number on the the letter or th letter itself that the turn into MNAO to get the money back from them for doing the work.

I would get the pads from Mazda as Im sure the stock pads mazda uses are better than the crap they sell at autozone. And if you order some Motul or some ATE superblue and get to the track early enough saturday we should be able to swap it out that day and brake pads are simple.

Either way you should come out for the experience even if you dont drive. I don't think Al is driving, correct me if im wrong, Al. And I know RedSheDevil is not driving herself but will be riding with whoever she can get to pick her up :naughty: Me and RedDevil just got our first seat time this summer so we are far from pros, and i dont even own an 8.


It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.

Thanx for the info, I printed a letter I found on a recall thread. Mybe I can fool the dealer :rofl: I was reading that we need #'s on the cars, do they write those on there or do i need to do it. What do I use?

Thanx for the info, I printed a letter I found on a recall thread. Mybe I can fool the dealer :rofl: I was reading that we need #'s on the cars, do they write those on there or do i need to do it. What do I use?



If you didn't get your recall letter yet I wouldn't worry about it. The dealer will probably know when the letters go out in their area and when to start expecting people to come in. You don't want to piss dealers off or they will screw you over every chance they get. Trust me.


I know Blue and Red have some vinyl stick on letters? I am probably just going to use she polish or I think there is stuff that is specifically for writting on cars that wont hurt the paint?

I got my recall done w/o the letter. Back in early Sept., I was at the dealer for other things and asked about the recall. They said they wouldn't be ready untill the 15th. I got it done this week. Tested, EMU flash, and leading spark plugs replaced.

I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.

The reason for having a open face helmet in a airbag car is, if the airbag goes off the full face type can get cought on the expanding bag and break your neck.

Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.

Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?

Are most of you guys experts at this racing stuff? I have never done anythinh like this before. I hope I can make it. I'm going to a bike shop this weekend to see about geting a helmet.See sig.

Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.[/QUOTE]

Thanks.


Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?

I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.

If you didn't get your recall letter yet I wouldn't worry about it. The dealer will probably know when the letters go out in their area and when to start expecting people to come in. You don't want to piss dealers off or they will screw you over every chance they get. Trust me.


I know Blue and Red have some vinyl stick on letters? I am probably just going to use she polish or I think there is stuff that is specifically for writting on cars that wont hurt the paint?
I have magnetic sheet. Works great and doesnt blow off

Thanks.



I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I have the cute lil' cube

Thanks.



I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.
Yeah, I have the cute lil' cube[/QUOTE]



I just told BunnyGirl, in one of her bouts of stupidity, that I was going to sick you on her. She hasnt posted since.

Yeah, I have the cute lil' cube



I just told BunnyGirl, in one of her bouts of stupidity, that I was going to sick you on her. She hasnt posted since.[/QUOTE]
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you have PM.

I got my recall done w/o the letter. Back in early Sept., I was at the dealer for other things and asked about the recall. They said they wouldn't be ready untill the 15th. I got it done this week. Tested, EMU flash, and leading spark plugs replaced.

I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.

The reason for having a open face helmet in a airbag car is, if the airbag goes off the full face type can get cought on the expanding bag and break your neck.

Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.

Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?


Thanx for the info. My car runs great so i dont suspect it has any issues. I will just wait for the 15K service then.

Thanx for the info. My car runs great so i dont suspect it has any issues. I will just wait for the 15K service then.
good call. Oh, if you still need a helmet I have one that you can use.....

good call. Oh, if you still need a helmet I have one that you can use.....

Thanx for the offer, I’ll find out Monday if I need a helmet or not. I will probably register on Monday night. Since most of you are familiar with the WI weather do you think I need winter tires? We just got the new 07 4dr wrangler so on days it snows I can use that but what about the day after, how does the 8 handle, my wife won't let me have her car for more than a day :nono: So I was thinking snow tires may be a necessity

Thanks.



I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too. Aren't the rears different than the fronts? On the fronts, I used a C clamp. I thought the rears had to be turned back in rather than pressed.

Aren't the rears different than the fronts? On the fronts, I used a C clamp. I thought the rears had to be turned back in rather than pressed.



Yea that is right. The tool Blue is talking about is a little cube thing with studs on each face. You find the set of studs that matches your piston studs and attach it to a ratchet and turn it back in.

Thanx for the offer, I’ll find out Monday if I need a helmet or not. I will probably register on Monday night. Since most of you are familiar with the WI weather do you think I need winter tires? We just got the new 07 4dr wrangler so on days it snows I can use that but what about the day after, how does the 8 handle, my wife won't let me have her car for more than a day :nono: So I was thinking snow tires may be a necessity
yes, you would definitly need a set of snows if you are planning on driving the car thru the winter.

Aren't the rears different than the fronts? On the fronts, I used a C clamp. I thought the rears had to be turned back in rather than pressed.
i actually have a tool for that too. Nice disc brake spreader :)

I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.

I have the rear caliper tool also...after seeing how easy it was for Blue I couldn't not get it.

And driving coaches are always appreciated.

And driving coaches are always appreciated.
+1

Does anyone know if you damage something is the warrenty void because you took it on a track? Would my insurance co. cover any damages? Just want to know all the details before I sign up (OK the wife wants to know :nono: )

Does anyone know if you damage something is the warrenty void because you took it on a track? Would my insurance co. cover any damages? Just want to know all the details before I sign up (OK the wife wants to know :nono: )
well, technically you arent racing the car, its not timed. But personally I wouldnt take the car to a dealership with the numbers still on the side (did that already), it creates an uncomfortable conversation.

With insurance you are pretty much on your own, there are companies that offer insurance for this type of thing, not super cheap, but not horrible either. Might not be a bad idea to look into.

well, technically you arent racing the car, its not timed. But personally I wouldnt take the car to a dealership with the numbers still on the side (did that already), it creates an uncomfortable conversation.

With insurance you are pretty much on your own, there are companies that offer insurance for this type of thing, not super cheap, but not horrible either. Might not be a bad idea to look into.

I think your right about the dealer thing. As for the insurance I guess I can always say It happened on the highway, as long as the car is still drivable. I guess the best thing is to drive conservatively.