mac11

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in the scenario I talked to you about on the phone yesterday you were running the Hawk HP+ brake pads and 225 width tires as well, correct?

BlueRenesis82

Yep, I also had a heck of a tow from a S2000 down the front and back straight.

But before I can get back into the hunt time-wise, I need to get my confidence back at Road America. I have really gotten away from my roots there, and need to build back up again next season.

mac11

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Yea, I am just theorizing what is left on the table - so to speak - when making a good solid hot lap.

BlueRenesis82

Without dumping a ton of points on tires, I think you could pickup at least 7-8 seconds with a set of Victoracers, or RA-1's

mac11

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I think a set of Hoosier R6s are only going to be 2 points more than RA-1's. I've been told Those hoosiers could knock ~8-10 seconds off a ~2:30 course. I was thinking I would try to make those fit.

BlueRenesis82

Fit as far as points are considered?

mac11

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They wouldn't the way i plotted it out before but they are only +2 over the toyos (if i remember the rules correctly) so i think i could make them fit pretty easily.

BlueRenesis82

Well, if they are only that big of a difference it might be worth it to knock off something else to get that kind of time.

mac11

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thats what i was thinking.

devildog1679

Well it's official, I'll do the Gingerman day. On the weekend of RA I need to go to NY for Erins baby shower

BlueRenesis82

you are going to the baby shower?

devildog1679

OH God No, but I don't want her traveling alone. I also havn't been back home in over 2 months. Need to get my big city fix.

BlueRenesis82

^ good call

mdw1000

Sweet! Now I'm just waiting to hear back from the NASA people to see if we will be able to do car sharing at Gingerman. Jen wants to drive too

My car has 14000 miles and has the original brake fluid - what do you guys think?

alnielsen

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It's not just miles. It's more age. Brake fluid suck up moisture from the atmosphere. The moisture boils and causes air pockets in the fluid. Of course, some brake fluids are rated better than others.

BlueRenesis82

Get some new fluid, super cheap insurance. You don't want to be out there and have the pedal go to the floor on your first event.

mac11

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over ~$15-20 and 15-20 mins of work.

RedSheDevil

Now if only I could figure out how to get pictures off my phone I would have something really good to add to this thread!!!

mac11

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ditto.

Do you have the little USB to firewire cable that came with the phone? I imagine its probably as simple as hook it up that way and drag-drop just like a thumb drive.

mdw1000

if all else fails, you could try to email them to your email account. Tried that once with pics on my phone but it didn't work.

mdw1000

A Marine at a baby shower... that would be great!

Of course it makes sense. They come whining like a baby to the Navy whenever they need a ride...

devildog1679

Yea, it's good having a chauffer

RedSheDevil

That little cable is what I can't find.

mac11

iTrader: (1)

bummer. If you still don't have it next time I see you remind me to bring one. I'm sure I have several.

mdw1000

Any of you guys have any contacts with the NASA people? I know the sister of an astronaut, but I don't think that will help in this case...

I emailed two of them last week about the track day, mainly inquiring about car sharing for me and Jen. Haven't heard anything back yet.