GARX8Club track day at TGPR Jan 28 2006
Smooth Criminal
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P0302-Rear Rotor Misfire. That is the verdict, time to get it looked at...well once the tires smooth out.
But seats and all are back in, and car looks normal again, except for the 4 wheels that are black with HP+ dust.
But seats and all are back in, and car looks normal again, except for the 4 wheels that are black with HP+ dust.
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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Originally Posted by L8APEX
We both have the same sways, i think he had the shocks set a lot more firm than I did. That might also explain a little why my tires did not fare as well as his. That turn 2 was murder on the tires, but it was worth it.
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Thanks for the great time everyone. I really enjoyed myself on the track and feel as if I learned alot as the day progressed. I appreciate the instruction 32V and TA.....it made all the difference in the world. Thanks for everything Dave....great times!! The ride was fun Phlash....i still think your car is way faster than mine.
Sorry to cut out early on everyone, but sometimes you just gotta keep your lady happy..... you know how it is.
Hopefully I'll be able to make the RA event and see everyone again.....and do some driving too!!
Sorry to cut out early on everyone, but sometimes you just gotta keep your lady happy..... you know how it is.
Hopefully I'll be able to make the RA event and see everyone again.....and do some driving too!!
Smooth Criminal
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Originally Posted by Phlash
I was running full hard front, and about 2/3's on the rear....worked out better at Roebling that way and here as well.........I pulled the tires last night....they wore very well.......probably that nice coating of early morning grass at the start of the day....
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Originally Posted by TrackAddict
I have uploaded 3 videos to Google but they are not live yet. They usually take 1-2 days to appear. One is Robert's ride. It has me following and trying to catch STF. He continues to pull away from me but points me by so he can fol ow me and observe my line. The second is AlBlueRX8's ride. I love the oh-**** on the warm up lap. The third is with Pam riding shotgun.
In looking at some of the video, I seem to running consistent 1:14 - 1:15 laps. I haven't gone and marked the laps, just used the elapsed time in windows media player which is only in 1 second increments so there is potential for a 2 second inaccuracy.
In looking at some of the video, I seem to running consistent 1:14 - 1:15 laps. I haven't gone and marked the laps, just used the elapsed time in windows media player which is only in 1 second increments so there is potential for a 2 second inaccuracy.
You were cookin it out there. It was fun to watch. And even more fun to ride.
Last edited by L8APEX; Jan 30, 2006 at 12:22 PM.
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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okay boys and girls.........TA takes the lead (again)........here's three:
http://geralds.net/RX/tgpr/tgprlisa.wmv
http://geralds.net/RX/tgpr/tgprpam.wmv
http://geralds.net/RX/tgpr/tgprrobert.wmv
ENJOY!!!
http://geralds.net/RX/tgpr/tgprlisa.wmv
http://geralds.net/RX/tgpr/tgprpam.wmv
http://geralds.net/RX/tgpr/tgprrobert.wmv
ENJOY!!!
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Smooth Criminal
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alright, I have a short clip of one lap following phlash, I just need a place to put it. Only 16 mb. Anyone, Anyone?
EDIT:Because I can not get Google Video to work, it fails authentication.
EDIT:Because I can not get Google Video to work, it fails authentication.
Last edited by L8APEX; Jan 30, 2006 at 07:25 PM.
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Thanks guys! I enjoyed living the track again.
I finally got all of my video shot from outside the car dumped to my HD. Hopefully I can start working with it tomorrow evening.
I finally got all of my video shot from outside the car dumped to my HD. Hopefully I can start working with it tomorrow evening.
Last edited by SilverEIGHT; Jan 30, 2006 at 07:57 PM.
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"alright, I have a short clip of one lap following phlash..........."
nice.......everyone wants a piece of phlash......that turn was a thorn in my side for most of the day......
nice.......everyone wants a piece of phlash......that turn was a thorn in my side for most of the day......
Last edited by Phlash; Jan 31, 2006 at 07:12 AM.
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Originally Posted by TrackAddict
Looking forward to your stuff...
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Last edited by SilverEIGHT; Jan 30, 2006 at 10:37 PM.
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OMG... I just got through trying to explain to someone everything I learned at TGPR. I also drew out the road course and showed him the lines to take. He listened intently and understood what I was saying and was very appreciative. He drives an 06 Miata. After he left my office it dawned on me just how much I learned from you guys on Saturday and even last night with AC8 on the telephone. I will be forever grateful to all of you for the things you have taught me so far and the things to come. Each and every one of you make my day exciting and give me something to really look forward to and talk about. Life just ain't the same since I bought my 8 and joined in with this group. You are truly an extension of my family.
OK, that's my warm and fuzzy for now. Don't expect that again for a while.
OK, that's my warm and fuzzy for now. Don't expect that again for a while.
was yall skating?
Dang sure had good run off area's---wish i had a chance to practice with dsc off like that.
TA I thought you had lost it in that big slide since it looked like a full steering wheel lock recovery attempt. Must have been skill with the throttle(and a few words to your higher power perhaps?)
Good vids all---thanks
olddragger
Dang sure had good run off area's---wish i had a chance to practice with dsc off like that.
TA I thought you had lost it in that big slide since it looked like a full steering wheel lock recovery attempt. Must have been skill with the throttle(and a few words to your higher power perhaps?)
Good vids all---thanks
olddragger
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Ok, I watched the vid of TA and Robert, and man he has gotten very smooth. I am impressed with the smoothness.......it's like hot budda...
What kind of times were you running consistently? I know Phlash and a few others got some 1:15's, which is very good. I think TA hit a 1:12, which is smoking fast. Steve had some 1:12's and 1:11's, but his a prodigy so he doesn't count. What was everyone's personal best?
What kind of times were you running consistently? I know Phlash and a few others got some 1:15's, which is very good. I think TA hit a 1:12, which is smoking fast. Steve had some 1:12's and 1:11's, but his a prodigy so he doesn't count. What was everyone's personal best?
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Originally Posted by Stop&TurnFreak
Ok, I watched the vid of TA and Robert, and man he has gotten very smooth. I am impressed with the smoothness.......it's like hot budda...
What kind of times were you running consistently? I know Phlash and a few others got some 1:15's, which is very good. I think TA hit a 1:12, which is smoking fast. Steve had some 1:12's and 1:11's, but his a prodigy so he doesn't count. What was everyone's personal best?
What kind of times were you running consistently? I know Phlash and a few others got some 1:15's, which is very good. I think TA hit a 1:12, which is smoking fast. Steve had some 1:12's and 1:11's, but his a prodigy so he doesn't count. What was everyone's personal best?