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Originally Posted by gkp
(Post 3620849)
Greetings, all. Power just back up on Saturday in my neck of the woods. We lost a few trees, but the house and, more important, the garage is fine.
FYI -- I did the SCDA autocross/skidpad clinic a few weeks ago and it was a heap of fun. It was raining so cars were skidding every which way, but it was a terrific way to get a feel for how the MINI behaves on the other side of "the limit." Better to find out at 40MPH than at 100MPH. Had oversteer working on the skidpad. Who knew it was possible in a FWD? Was in second gear all day and probably learned more than I would at a typical track day. gkp - What a great way to learn. I had a similar day a few weeks ago at a local SCCA autocross. Rained in the morning and they had a big sweeper built into the course that was very fast (hard on 2nd gear) to the right but it end with a quick left. So if you lifted wrong before the left, the back would come around. Took me 3 runs before I didn't put the car sideways. Not that hard to get oversteer if you are not looking for it :lol: |
Went 5 days until power came back - Saturday night. But no biggie since the generator was wired into the house. :thumbsup:
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Nice. If this type of weather continues, I may have to look into a battery storage system to go along with my solar panels.
BTY - nice build video of your car. |
Here's Veggivet in action!
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Thanks for posting, S-Driver. This was first session of the day, and it didn't take long for some excitement...watch the orange Lotus at the entrance to the uphill in the second lap at 4:20. Tires probably not warmed up sufficiently, but he made a great recovery. The car sustained only minor damage to the front bumper, even though it sounded a lot worse. Too bad you can't really see the speedo, as I was hitting mid 140's down the front straight.:grin:
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Mid 140's. fantastic.
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Yup, just like a certain young lady at Monticello a couple of years ago. Remember?
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Originally Posted by veggivet
(Post 3624425)
Yup, just like a certain young lady at Monticello a couple of years ago. Remember?
Too many great memories. |
Eddie, veggi , GKP, s-driver.
Discount tire is having $100 off a set of tires with savings.com coupon till nov 26 for Black Friday. Free shipping as usual. Not sure if you guys are looking for some tires for next year. I can e-mail you the link if you need it. |
Thanks for the heads up.
But, I already have 2 sets of Z1s that I need to wear out before I put on the Toyo R888s :roll: :thumbsup: :lol: Maybe I will go straight to the R888s :grin: |
Originally Posted by slinger688
(Post 3629541)
Eddie, veggi , GKP, s-driver.
Discount tire is having $100 off a set of tires with savings.com coupon till nov 26 for Black Friday. Free shipping as usual. Not sure if you guys are looking for some tires for next year. I can e-mail you the link if you need it. |
The 2013 season has started!
Here is the Track Daze 2013 schedule...Looks good
https://www.trackdaze.com/ Hope everyone is getting ready; first date is in March :thumbsup: and I will still be skiing :grin: |
Originally Posted by S-Driver
(Post 3629710)
Won't be using those those types of tires for the new car - only good stuff! :grin: :mad:
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
(Post 3635717)
Here is the Track Daze 2013 schedule...Looks good
https://www.trackdaze.com/ Hope everyone is getting ready; first date is in March :thumbsup: and I will still be skiing :grin: |
Originally Posted by slinger688
(Post 3636177)
That is really early for a start date.
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Originally Posted by S-Driver
(Post 3636476)
Not for VIR! :nod:
For Christmas, my MINI wil be getting a new clutch. I am going to try the OsGiken GT since ACT doesn't make anything for the R56. Happy Holidays, gentlemen! |
I got a set of camber plates...IE fixed. They will go in in the spring.
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Originally Posted by gkp
(Post 3636582)
I can't wait to see this creation!
For Christmas, my MINI wil be getting a new clutch. I am going to try the OsGiken GT since ACT doesn't make anything for the R56. Happy Holidays, gentlemen! |
Originally Posted by S-Driver
(Post 3637724)
The creation just got more creative! You guys are gunna love this... :thumbsup:
:popcorn: |
Originally Posted by Eddie07S
(Post 3637672)
I got a set of camber plates...IE fixed. They will go in in the spring.
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Originally Posted by gkp
(Post 3637863)
You'll love 'em. Slinger told me to put them on two years ago and I did.
I need them for the Toyo R888 I got. They recommend at least -1.6 deg of camber for those tires. I expect the same is true for all the R comps. |
News flash...in case you didn't get the email:
SCDA is pleased to let our drivers know that we are now confirmed for 22 dates at 5 different tracks for the 2013 SCDA Season! The final and confirmed 2013 dates will be posted on www.scda1.com in the coming weeks And it is not even Christmas yet!!! |
Originally Posted by Eddie07S
(Post 3640944)
News flash...in case you didn't get the email:
SCDA is pleased to let our drivers know that we are now confirmed for 22 dates at 5 different tracks for the 2013 SCDA Season! The final and confirmed 2013 dates will be posted on www.scda1.com in the coming weeks And it is not even Christmas yet!!! LRP WGI NHMS NJMP x 2 |
Hey guys,
Hope all is well with all you guys. Just heard about Newtown CT which is close to a couple of you. |
Originally Posted by slinger688
(Post 3642034)
Hey guys,
Hope all is well with all you guys. Just heard about Newtown CT which is close to a couple of you. |
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