Track forum general chit chat.

[roastbeef]

the mount came in today, i really like it. very sturdy, and it has a cotter pin on the end of the mounting bolt. i can see why this is good for flying.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by redpriest

I have this monster, it works really well. I don't even have to swap batteries until probably 5-6 track days.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

just picked up this monster... i have that all day track day on 09/09 and i'm going to finish off a set of tires.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

just picked up this monster... i have that all day track day on 09/09 and i'm going to finish off a set of tires.

Post details or pm me. I need a track day before baby pops out. Sept or I'm shit out of luck until Black Friday.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Post details or pm me. I need a track day before baby pops out. Sept or I'm shit out of luck until Black Friday.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1294292

its the thread in the socal section. put on by high performance driving university. elim11 is going as well.

$350 after the discount, and that includes a garage. basically an open track for 7 hours. we are going to be hpde endurance racers. lol

[M3 Number 86]

Shit that's too pricey!!

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Shit that's too pricey!!

It's actually not that bad when you consider you get more track time than a whole weekend with SpeedVentures:

$195 to register
$100 for garage
$100 for hotel

That's more expensive than $350.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by macdude357

It's actually not that bad when you consider you get more track time than a whole weekend with SpeedVentures:

$195 to register
$100 for garage
$100 for hotel

That's more expensive than $350.

Garage is $20. And it's local so no hotel.

It's 7 hours of time but your car will not last anywhere close to that.

[Kong Sheng Han]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Garage is $20. And it's local so no hotel.

It's 7 hours of time but your car will not last anywhere close to that.

You should give it a try.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

You should give it a try.

recipe for grenade lol

[roastbeef]

where are you getting garages for $20. its $50 at ghetto springs... lol
i didn't think $350 was bad for a completely open day.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

where are you getting garages for $20. its $50 at ghetto springs... lol
i didn't think $350 was bad for a completely open day.

*It's $450. not $350....

[roastbeef]

Meh whatever

[elim11]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Meh whatever

baller. you hit the lotto or something?

[roastbeef]

no, i just need to get to a track.

the impact driver purchase was because of my lack of self control with car stuff.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by elim11

*It's $450. not $350....

$450 is a steep considering our cars can't even keep up with a full Josh day. Plus you have to factor in the extra fuel at $10/gallon (about $160 on a typical Josh day so figure another $100 there) and the fact that that track chews the sh$! out of tires (so an extra $300 in tire wear).

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by okusa

$450 is a steep considering our cars can't even keep up with a full Josh day. Plus you have to factor in the extra fuel at $10/gallon (about $160 on a typical Josh day so figure another $100 there) and the fact that that track chews the sh$! out of tires (so an extra $300 in tire wear).

are you and gabe coming to autoclub on 09/09?
i was planning on just going to the chevron down the street, but i know you guys run higher octane stuff...

i know its a bit steep, but i'm a bit excited on going in a completely open (no run group) format. i think its going to be good for me to slow it down a bit and focus on the line and gradually build on that instead of trying to rush into the groove for a 20 minute session. i'll take it easy in the traffic and get on it when there isn't. i think it is going to be a very rewarding day.

[M3 Number 86]

isn't it $20 for garage rental at ACS with Speed Ventures?

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

isn't it $20 for garage rental at ACS with Speed Ventures?

I think it was more like $50

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by redpriest

I think it was more like $50

Damn I must be ballin. Felt like $20 lol

[okusa]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

are you and gabe coming to autoclub on 09/09?
i was planning on just going to the chevron down the street, but i know you guys run higher octane stuff...

i know its a bit steep, but i'm a bit excited on going in a completely open (no run group) format. i think its going to be good for me to slow it down a bit and focus on the line and gradually build on that instead of trying to rush into the groove for a 20 minute session. i'll take it easy in the traffic and get on it when there isn't. i think it is going to be a very rewarding day.

I'll be out of town and I don't think he's planning on going. I really hate running when it's over 85. I end up with one fast morning session and then tires and engine heat frustrate me the rest of the day so I end up pushing harder than I should trying to chase that high. I'm clearly not as patient as you!

[roastbeef]

I'm not that patient, I just haven't learned my lesson yet and I want to track! Lol

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by okusa

I'll be out of town and I don't think he's planning on going. I really hate running when it's over 85. I end up with one fast morning session and then tires and engine heat frustrate me the rest of the day so I end up pushing harder than I should trying to chase that high. I'm clearly not as patient as you!

Don't totally count me out!

It'll depend on the weather for me. If it stays hovering around 100ºF, I'll probably hold out until better weather arrives.

I do like the concept idea of an HPDU-type of event---open track and low car count. (Fast Toys also offers a similar format with similar pricing.) I'm willing to pay higher prices to achieve that. But it does need to be "worth it", which for me means cool weather. I can't run my car hard for long periods of time when it's over 90ºF, so open track is a moot point if I can only run fast for 10 minutes. And Auto Club, in particular, is brutal on tires if you have aero because at 150mph, the wing is creating MASSIVE amounts of downforce and the banked track just grinds those passenger-side tire edges. I ruined some good tires pretty quick there…..