PacNW Trackday Roll Call and Coordination Thread..

1MOREMOD · 06-26-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Check in starts at 7:30 and driver's meeting is at 8:15. East is toward T1

okay unsure where i will end up. i usually go towards the middle section past the entrance to the hot pits, but i will have my x5 as well as truck and trailer and the car. might have to move over to you mid day.

FrenchBoy · 06-26-2013, 02:31 PM

Bummer. Can't make these days. I would have loved to hang out.

BTW, ORP with TURN2 on July 6/7 is a GO for sure. Very light number of registrants so far so it'll be intimate with PLENTY of seat time. If you can make it, that's not one to miss. I know I am all giddy about it!

1MOREMOD · 06-26-2013, 03:09 PM

I have to work sunday otherwise I would like to give ORP a shot.

larryn · 06-26-2013, 08:50 PM

Just got my new NT01s mounted in prep for ORP. They are dated 1013 (March 2013). Hopefully, splicing issue is taken care of. We shall see.

Wish I could've gone this weekend as well. Have a blast!

w00tw00t · 06-27-2013, 05:45 PM

okay when is the bloody sun coming out.. I'm done with this rain.. I thought the weather was supposed to get better.. and when does Saturday get here?

Transfer · 06-27-2013, 08:28 PM

Just got done putting my track wheels on so that means sunshine will be coming... tomorrow. Forecast says 84F for Saturday. Yikes

PrimeBMW · 06-27-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Bummer. Can't make these days. I would have loved to hang out.

BTW, ORP with TURN2 on July 6/7 is a GO for sure. Very light number of registrants so far so it'll be intimate with PLENTY of seat time. If you can make it, that's not one to miss. I know I am all giddy about it!

Nic,
Have you run CCW at ORP? I have once and have to say it is better than CW. Help me talk Tom into running CCW on Sunday the 7th!

FrenchBoy · 06-28-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Nic,
Have you run CCW at ORP? I have once and have to say it is better than CW. Help me talk Tom into running CCW on Sunday the 7th!

Yes, I have un CCW and I agree that I like it better.

I believe the plan is to run one direction the first day, and the other direction the second day. Not sure which is which though. You should ping Tom and as him.

1MOREMOD · 06-28-2013, 10:06 AM

soon!

Transfer · 06-29-2013, 01:10 AM

I know its late but does anyone know if shorts and tshirt are no nos with turn 2? It's gonna be HOT tomorrow (by PNW standards).

1MOREMOD · 06-29-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

I know its late but does anyone know if shorts and tshirt are no nos with turn 2? It's gonna be HOT tomorrow (by PNW standards).

i dont know if thats allowed or not. i doubt it. t-shirt is fine but not shorts i would guess.

urBan_dK · 07-01-2013, 11:27 AM

Fun day guys! Beat my M3 time by about half a second so I met my goal for the day! The S2000 took a lot more finesse to drive at the limit no power to overcome corner speed mistakes, LOL.

Anyone know anything about the pink-wrapped E92 M3? I mostly want to know the exhaust because it sounded worse than I've ever heard. Like an old beat-up boat.

1MOREMOD · 07-01-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by urBan_dK

Fun day guys! Beat my M3 time by about half a second so I met my goal for the day! The S2000 took a lot more finesse to drive at the limit no power to overcome corner speed mistakes, LOL.

Anyone know anything about the pink-wrapped E92 M3? I mostly want to know the exhaust because it sounded worse than I've ever heard. Like an old beat-up boat.

He was on here on another thread. I think the PNW spotted one. I had fun as well. Beat my e90 time by about 1-2 seconds first day out in new car. I will take it.

PrimeBMW · 07-02-2013, 12:54 AM

A bad day at the track is better than work....its true. The entire drive line on my car is solid mount so it takes a beating. The trans was going out so put a new to me unit in this past week. Well it was defective from the first session. In any case I had to pack up early. Don of HOD was nice enough to give me a credit for another day! If you have not run with them you should give them a shot. Oh, they served the best breakfast and lunch I have had at the track!

w00tw00t · 07-03-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by urBan_dK

Fun day guys! Beat my M3 time by about half a second so I met my goal for the day! The S2000 took a lot more finesse to drive at the limit no power to overcome corner speed mistakes, LOL.

Anyone know anything about the pink-wrapped E92 M3? I mostly want to know the exhaust because it sounded worse than I've ever heard. Like an old beat-up boat.

the owner of that pink m3 actually came up to me later in the day and took a ride with me for a lap or two because he was complaining of how slow and heavy his m3 is. He did have a convertible so those extra 500lb must have killed his handling.

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

He was on here on another thread. I think the PNW spotted one. I had fun as well. Beat my e90 time by about 1-2 seconds first day out in new car. I will take it.

So you did end up timing ha ha!

couldn't resist huh! well done! I think you're going to be super fast in this car once you get it all sorted out.

I still feel the best and only way to tell if you are improving or not is through timing so I always get confused by some of the PCA and BMWCCA instructors who insist on removing timing equipment. I assume its for insurance reasons but some of them claim that it distracts from learning etc.

My best was a 1:57 ... a second faster than last time I was there so I'm super happy that I'm improving every time I get out there. Hopefully I'll be touching 1:55 soon. I also managed to capture awesome video footage with great sound using my two gopros ... I will post it up when I've had a chance to edit and stitch them together.

w00tw00t · 07-03-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

A bad day at the track is better than work....its true. The entire drive line on my car is solid mount so it takes a beating. The trans was going out so put a new to me unit in this past week. Well it was defective from the first session. In any case I had to pack up early. Don of HOD was nice enough to give me a credit for another day! If you have not run with them you should give them a shot. Oh, they served the best breakfast and lunch I have had at the track!

I am going to try and do a HOD day later this year

1MOREMOD · 07-03-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

So you did end up timing ha ha!

couldn't resist huh! well done! I think you're going to be super fast in this car once you get it all sorted out.
.

I didn't actually time. My wife did one lap by hand at 2:03 then I talked with others I was pacing fairly close. If I had to guess I would say I went faster than the 2:02. It felt to me like 2:00 but could be wishful thinking.

PrimeBMW · 07-03-2013, 09:48 AM

In my experience I feel Hooked On Drivind (HOD) handles run group individually........and they are flexible given the make up of each group. Lots of instruction, group down loads, passing restrictions for the beginner group. This is welcome and needed for beginners. I have run with some car clubs that are nearly as rigid with the intermediate and advanced groups. I am beyond that type of over cite and don't enjoy those groups. But HOD will loosen up the passing rules if everyone plays nice......might even be open passing with point mixed with instructors if the group can handle it. So I guess they have something for every skill level.

PrimeBMW · 07-03-2013, 09:54 AM

Edit: Sorry.....I had the wrong dates/weekend

NASA has a HPDE, Time Trial and racing the weekend July 13-14 at PIR. Once again TT is open passing with No point needed. It actually really works well. I can only make it one day.....not sure which at this point.

kerrit · 07-08-2013, 06:51 PM

I'll most likely be doing the PCA day at the Ridge on the 22nd with a friend who has a 911 Turbo.

Do you guys run EDC Normal or Sport there?

http://www.pnwr.org/Track/driver_ed/default.asp

Hope to see some of you guys!

1MOREMOD · 07-08-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Edit: Sorry.....I had the wrong dates/weekend

NASA has a HPDE, Time Trial and racing the weekend July 13-14 at PIR. Once again TT is open passing with No point needed. It actually really works well. I can only make it one day.....not sure which at this point.

I'm off this weekend. Could possibly come for this? How does it work. Doubt I can run open passing on first day on new track?

PrimeBMW · 07-08-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I'm off this weekend. Could possibly come for this? How does it work. Doubt I can run open passing on first day on new track?

http://www.nasanorthwest.com/
They have HPDE 1,2,3 and 4/Time Trial. You can rent a transponder for TT. I think it is $180 for one day.

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FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 234 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Bummer. Can't make these days. I would have loved to hang out. BTW, ORP with TURN2 on July 6/7 is a GO for sure. Very light number of registrants so far so it'll be intimate with PLENTY of seat time. If you can make it, that's not one to miss. I know I am all giddy about it! __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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06-26-2013, 08:50 PM	#268
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Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Just got done putting my track wheels on so that means sunshine will be coming... tomorrow. Forecast says 84F for Saturday. Yikes
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Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	I know its late but does anyone know if shorts and tshirt are no nos with turn 2? It's gonna be HOT tomorrow (by PNW standards).
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07-01-2013, 11:27 AM	#276
urBan_dK First Lieutenant 25 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mill Creek, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 Subaru WRX [10.00] 2000 Aprilia RSV Mi ... [10.00] 2008 BMW E90 M3 [10.00] 2005 Honda S2000 [10.00]	Fun day guys! Beat my M3 time by about half a second so I met my goal for the day! The S2000 took a lot more finesse to drive at the limit no power to overcome corner speed mistakes, LOL. Anyone know anything about the pink-wrapped E92 M3? I mostly want to know the exhaust because it sounded worse than I've ever heard. Like an old beat-up boat. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise in Laser Blue 2013 Subaru WRX in Dark Gray Metallic 2008 BMW E90 M3 in Alpine White 2005 Honda S2000 in Suzuka Blue SOLD
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07-02-2013, 12:54 AM	#278
PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	HOD = Good Guys A bad day at the track is better than work....its true. The entire drive line on my car is solid mount so it takes a beating. The trans was going out so put a new to me unit in this past week. Well it was defective from the first session. In any case I had to pack up early. Don of HOD was nice enough to give me a credit for another day! If you have not run with them you should give them a shot. Oh, they served the best breakfast and lunch I have had at the track!
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PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	In my experience I feel Hooked On Drivind (HOD) handles run group individually........and they are flexible given the make up of each group. Lots of instruction, group down loads, passing restrictions for the beginner group. This is welcome and needed for beginners. I have run with some car clubs that are nearly as rigid with the intermediate and advanced groups. I am beyond that type of over cite and don't enjoy those groups. But HOD will loosen up the passing rules if everyone plays nice......might even be open passing with point mixed with instructors if the group can handle it. So I guess they have something for every skill level.
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PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Edit: Sorry.....I had the wrong dates/weekend NASA has a HPDE, Time Trial and racing the weekend July 13-14 at PIR. Once again TT is open passing with No point needed. It actually really works well. I can only make it one day.....not sure which at this point. Last edited by PrimeBMW; 07-03-2013 at 11:15 AM.. Reason: Wrong dates
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