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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Willow Springs

36 degrees in the morning then it warmed up to 60

Track Season is now open.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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nice shots...was that today? got anymore pictures to show
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Ja, that was today
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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A few more.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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If anyone is interested ACRA is hosting a track day February 13, 2008 for $155.

http://www.americancarracing.com/events.html
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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^^i think im going to have to ask for some time off of work, i have been wanting to take my 8 out to the track, im hoping i can do a few track days over the spring/summer.....very good action shot again
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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who's red mazdaspeed is that behind u?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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DaveFZ1 is one of those members who doesn't post much.

But he had much better times than me. I need to get new wheels and tires.

I was suppose to get some shots of his car only, but I didn't get them from the photographer

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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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What are your times for the big track? I didn't have a timer the last time I went out, but upon review of the footage I managed to actually get, my best time was 1:49. I know I went faster, but without anything to back me up I'm sticking with 1:49
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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1:47 then she started to get cold again. And after discussion with the group we all agreed that there was no more traction to be had for that day.

We all got slower times.

Many were running 1:33 to 1:35

One RX 8 got 1:41 to 1:42

My first time there with a bad setup for tire width and whel width.

Went from 2:08 at 40 degrees for the first lap to 1:47 before the weather changed.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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great pics Razz....definately some that we can use. Thanks for emailing me some.114216 looks to be the cleanest shot with the largest focus area of your car.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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looks like fun
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Over the hill through the opposite camber change and road ripple heading down to turn 5
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Zoom... look ahead and hold on.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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No yawing on these KW Variant 3's.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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u definetly need to get rid of those chrome bling wheels already..hahah
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
u definetly need to get rid of those chrome bling wheels already..hahah
Agrrreeeedd!
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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That's on my list.

Can't go faster with the current set-up.

Main thing is to be safer, which means new wider wheels and tires.. forget the speed safety and fun is what she is all about.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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pictures look great glen, cant wait to do some stuff with the calender!
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by spooledUP7
If anyone is interested ACRA is hosting a track day February 13, 2008 for $155.

http://www.americancarracing.com/events.html
Do they run a tight ship in terms of safety and organization?
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Hey you got a pic of me! Sorry I didn't get to talk to you guys much that day. I got my times down to 1:47.077 Sunday (1:48.413 was my best time Saturday when I talked to you guys).

Planning on going out again anytime soon? I just did Streets CCW yesterday, and we'll be at Spring Mtn. next weekend.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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That would be mine..

It was definitely a fun day. The next track event that I plan on attending is through Speedventures in April at buttonwillow.

Then back to Ca. speedway in May for their ROVAL event.. cant wait!!

You better watch out for a blur going past you though. I purchased my race tires and cant wait to try them out. Got the new BF R1's.

Hopefully i'll have the AP by then. Are you going to purchase it Razz?

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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1:41.736 was my best time on Saturday...

http://www.speedventures.com/results...id=-2147230947
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Kinda of hard to pass me with my new 20RWHP mods.

I need some lessons on turn 9 and 10's or just new wheels and tires.

I can catch up to everyone on turn 10 but then I have to go around it. :
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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20RWHP.. give me some......
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