December VIR Speedtrial event FYI

[DSC]

Just an FYI for those of you planning to go to this event, the speedtrial event at VIR dec 7-8 has been cancelled.

They have another one planned for February 23-24 Sat & Sun
HERE's (http://www.speedtrialusa.com/dayscheduleeast.html) the schedule for the weekend. Looks like a lot of fun, I'll most likely be there...running with "D" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

Main site http://www.speedtrialusa.com

[tnord]

anybody willing to let me use their car if i fly out there??? &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[DSC]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (tnord @ July 12 2002,1:39)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">anybody willing to let me use their car if i fly out there??? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Though I think you ought to just make the road trip...If you run in "C" or better (IE: not in my class)...I don't think I would have any prob doing that...just would ask you don't push it too hard and compensate for gas <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

If I can get the car paid off by january, I will definately be there.

BTW, looks like it's only going to be ~$200-$250 for the weekend. &nbsp;Maybe hippo has more info on this?

[HippoSleek]

Take another look at your calendar...

Sat & Sun of Feb 2003 is 22nd & 23rd. &nbsp;2002 was the 23rd, 24th. &nbsp;I was there <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

Sorry - there is no more Speedtrial East. &nbsp;I know several people who were working w/ Jon Felton, the former director, and I sorta know Jon (via boards). &nbsp;The group is done and won't be putting on any more events in the near future. &nbsp;Trust me!

There is a CarGuys event there in August (3 days - $600), a NASA event in Nov-ish, and a NASA event in the winter (likely Feb 2003). &nbsp;I'll keep you posted for the later ones.

[nrcooled]

if NASA ever gets back to me on the dead link I will join and be at the NOV-ish VIR track day. &nbsp;See what the SR can do when pushed (hopefully not blow up j/k <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> ) &nbsp;anyway I know you guys will keep me posted on the details. &nbsp;Is anyone else going to the NOV track day

[HippoSleek]

I'll be there fo sho. &nbsp;Is Nov at VIR or Summit? &nbsp;(and I'm vowing to keep YOU guys updated?) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

The question is, what will I be driving?

BTW: what is hte deal w/ the dead link? &nbsp;If you are trying to register for the Nov. event, that might explain it - as registration isn't open yet. &nbsp;Otherwise, &nbsp;I've done about everything NASA via online w/o any problems. &nbsp;(oh yeah - if you aren't, you should be using IE, not netscape). &nbsp;If you are having problems w/ membership, email Elyse Politi at [email protected] . Good luck.

[nrcooled]

Actually it's Oct 12-13th and is @ VIR north course.
BTW it is back up and I have just purchaced a membership. &nbsp;Now to start getting some suspention upgrades

[HippoSleek]

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> &nbsp;Oops. &nbsp;So many tracks, so little time!

I should be there for that. &nbsp;I'd rather do full, but north is the better of the two. &nbsp;You don't get the infamous "uphill esses" or Oak Tree, but you do get Hog Pen which is a great turn for RWD folks - and a scary one for the fwd crowd. &nbsp;Basically, if you lift you go off and if you understeer you go off!

My only hang up is having a car that soon. &nbsp;I'm pulling the 240 from track service this fall... I just hope I'm not too poor from my next project to make it. &nbsp;I'm sure uuninja will be there and hopefully a few more "s" cars can make it.

BTW: suspension is so much less important that brakes and an LSD. &nbsp;I'd recommend a z32 swap w/ an SR. &nbsp;I have some of the best pads for the factory brakes and they work great... but having driven Brian's SR - I would want a LOT of brakes!! &nbsp;I still have my 125K mi. stock suspension and only recently have I used the limits - so I wouldn't worry as much about it as you might imagine. &nbsp;

Brakes, tires, and LSD - in that order. &nbsp;Those are the most important things for going to a track day. &nbsp;The other thing is that as a novice - you don't really want a car with a razor sharp "edge" (i.e., the point between control and no control) for your first time out. &nbsp;Street tires are forgiving - as is a softer suspension. &nbsp;If you go out there w/ a race car, you will try to drive like it which really isn't the best way.

[nrcooled]

Hippo,
Just to give you a rundown I have axxis pads at all four corners and drilled rotors up front and upgraded (supposedly) rotors in the rear. I always thought the Hicas equiped 240sx came w/ an LSD
Edit: SS braided lines

[HippoSleek]

Hicas - check - I know nothing about s13's - but that's <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':cool:'>

Axxis pads in rear on any rotors - check

Axxis pads up front w/ drilled rotors - err...
Rotors (part 1): as a novice, you shouldn't have any problems (as you get more aggressive, you will crack them and it will suck). &nbsp;
Pads: if the Axxis are new, they should be okay (as I hear VIR north isn't too hard on brakes) - but I wouldn't get attached. &nbsp;In a two day HPDE, odds are new(ish) metal master will be at the backing plates by the end of Sunday. &nbsp;Honestly, I'd invest in a set of track pads if you are going to do this more than once or twice. &nbsp;I've got a $135 set of CarboTechs that will last me about 4-5 weekends (other good choices are Axxis Ultimates and Porterfield R4's - all at or over $100).
Lines: you won't notice - but it's an overall good thing.
Fluid: I can't stress enough the importance of running high-temp fluid in a well-bled system!
Rotors (part 2): if you are attached to your cross drills (i.e., you like the look on the street and they cost some $$<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>, I'd get a set of blanks for the track (especially if you are getting new pads, so you'll have a matched set). &nbsp;As you know, drills can't be turned and tracks (and track pads) tend to eat rotors. &nbsp;If you paid $150 for the pair or something, I'd order some Brembo blanks (mine were $74 for two to my door) to chew up on the track. &nbsp;

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('> I need a track day <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>