NASA-Roebling Road-September 30
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Smooth Criminal
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Originally Posted by Phlash
I'm signed up....DE2 - L8, I'm in for a roomie if interested.....
I miss my 'Bu
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Originally Posted by L8APEX
sure, I would be up for the Red Roof, get one more person, and I will sleep on an air matress, to cut cost down. I will be singed up after tonight, once I get home and pay for it.
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Originally Posted by L8APEX
IIRC redline and what seems like a little higher than that is pushing 130. I think 9K = 127, but I could be wrong, Chas was telling me about it. I have never seen that speed in that gear, I have only been up to 121 in 4th. At Roebling, and I look forward to doing it again.
I would hit the rev limiter in 4th before the braking zone on Monday at 9500 rpm. That scared the **** out of me the first time.
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Originally Posted by TrackAddict
Put me down as a roomie as well please! I will be driving Roebling. I can't do Panoz as I have an out of town guest that weekend.
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yeah, I did not realize that I could not use one weekend of worker credit, and pay for the other half of the entry fee. So I am just going to pay for it. It is worth it to me. I need to get some track. 
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Originally Posted by TrackAddict
In the words of Lego - Take the tampon out.
Actually, it is best to work your way up to speed. the car doesn't go from being under control to out of control abruptly. So, if you increase your top speed each session or lap by 1 or 2 mph you will gradually approach the point things start getting uncomfortable for you. The JIC Silvia had to be hitting over 160 on the back straight and he was a heavily modded street car. With your suspension and brakes, I think you can easily crest the hill at turn 9 at over 140 and have lots of room for braking. One difference may be that 9 becomes more of a turn at that speed though so you have to pick a turn in point and late apex it to keep drivers right to be set up properly for 10a. At the RX8 speed, we just draw a straight line from the bridge at turn 8 on the left side of the track to the right side of the track at turn 9. You would keep left and treat 9 like a real turn.
Actually, it is best to work your way up to speed. the car doesn't go from being under control to out of control abruptly. So, if you increase your top speed each session or lap by 1 or 2 mph you will gradually approach the point things start getting uncomfortable for you. The JIC Silvia had to be hitting over 160 on the back straight and he was a heavily modded street car. With your suspension and brakes, I think you can easily crest the hill at turn 9 at over 140 and have lots of room for braking. One difference may be that 9 becomes more of a turn at that speed though so you have to pick a turn in point and late apex it to keep drivers right to be set up properly for 10a. At the RX8 speed, we just draw a straight line from the bridge at turn 8 on the left side of the track to the right side of the track at turn 9. You would keep left and treat 9 like a real turn.
I was hitting turn 9 at 140mph and that Silvia was still passing me like I was going backwards! Ask Lego - he was in the car with me. That car was flying! I guess we must respect the Nissans
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After an extended conversation with Charlie, I've decided to run the Panoz event with him Sep 17. There are a lot of things I want to work on learning and RA with Chaz is a perfect combination. I will miss the gang but there will be more opportunities.
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Originally Posted by Phlash
L8,
It's hell here at work right now....if you have the time to reserve, that'd be great.
It's hell here at work right now....if you have the time to reserve, that'd be great.
I need track bad.
Last edited by L8APEX; Aug 23, 2006 at 07:49 AM. Reason: decided to not be lazy!
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ok guys, im new to the rx8 game, have 06 copper red shinka ,and the speeds that you are talking about scare the pee outta me, and i pee quick being a woman!.but i'd love to come down to Roebling and show off my baby, and watch the game as it plays out. is that possible...
I miss my 'Bu
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Originally Posted by rddragoness
ok guys, im new to the rx8 game, have 06 copper red shinka ,and the speeds that you are talking about scare the pee outta me, and i pee quick being a woman!.but i'd love to come down to Roebling and show off my baby, and watch the game as it plays out. is that possible...
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Originally Posted by rddragoness
ok guys, im new to the rx8 game, have 06 copper red shinka ,and the speeds that you are talking about scare the pee outta me, and i pee quick being a woman!.but i'd love to come down to Roebling and show off my baby, and watch the game as it plays out. is that possible...
And if you are lucky and they have Track Touring at lunch time, then you can get that beautiful Copper Red Shinka on the track for yorself and play around at manageable speeds. Trust me... you will be hooked!
L8... you gotta get some pics of this Copper. I love that color.
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Originally Posted by MoodDude
Yea - olddragger is pretty old, but TrackAddict is probably grouchier when he doesn't get to smoke his track pipe 
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I'm sorry that I won't be able to make this one. But, I plan to do the Seat Time event at Roebling on Sept. 22nd instead. The good thing is that I will probably get more track time than you'll get all weekend, and it costs a lot less. Anyone care to join me?
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Originally Posted by Kurt Bob
I'm sorry that I won't be able to make this one. But, I plan to do the Seat Time event at Roebling on Sept. 22nd instead. The good thing is that I will probably get more track time than you'll get all weekend, and it costs a lot less. Anyone care to join me?
, oh well, can't work all the time.rddragoness, we would be glad to have you come out and watch, but be careful, you will want to join at some point, and it is addicting. our resident track dealer is good at giving free track for the first hit...
Silver, i will try to get a couple pictures of the copper red, I will not have the good camera, as it has already been returned to it's rightful owner.