CA: Anyone down for upcoming grip events?

[xpertsnowcarver]

Anyone down to go participate in a grip event with me? Very few people attend. Would be nice not looking like a loner this time, and meeting other 240 owners that enjoy circuit racing.

Buttonwillow on the Jan. 30th ($190 w/ Speed Ventures)?
Streets of Willow on the Feb. 6th ($130 w/ SpeedTrials) or Feb. 12th ($140 w/ Speed Ventures)?

SPEEDTRIALSUSA

What: Two day open practice and driver instruction.
Where: 1.8 mile Streets of Willow track -Clockwise Full Track
When: February 6-7, 2010 Saturday and Sunday - from 8:00am to 5:00pm
How much: Early registration Cost: -One day $130 -Two days $230
Late Registration (at the track if space is available- please bring CASH ONLY): Add $25
Pre-Registration deadline is February 5, Friday 5PM or when sold out !

SPEED VENTURES
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
Price: $140.00
Track: Streets of Willow Springs (Rosamond, CA)
Configuration: Full Course CW
Timing: AMB Timing and Transponders are available.

Also, everything 4th Tuesday is a Time Attack event at Adam's Motorsports Park
http://zilvia.net/f/motorsports-skilled-driving/301334-inland-empire-meet-time-attack-tuesday.html

[DreamN]

If my car wasn't giving me headaches I would be. Just when I think everything is fine something else needs to get fixed.

Really thinking of just looking for a cleaner chassis and just swapping on my items over.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Awe Damn. What's wrong with her now?

[DreamN]

It's been a lot of bad luck mostly. Typically always around dates where I've actually paid and been ready for a track event. Hell, my very first event with 626Drift my water pump decided to give out on me. I swapped it out at the track and simply couldn't get it to bleed properly afterwards (was trying the whole day).

Now it seems what I ruled out as just a minor issue (slightly tweaked radiator support) that I had planned for this summer might actually be bigger than I thought. Back in '08 my car was a victim of a hit and run in my own apartment complex. Front suspension on the driver's side is very loose. At first I thought it was my tension rod that I simply didn't tighten up properly, but it's gotten worse.

Tomorrow I'll be putting the car on a lift and giving it a proper inspection. I'm hoping it's just a busted tension rod bracket and it just gives me an excuse to get a Nismo power brace. If it turns out to be worse I'll really consider a new chassis.

[articdragon192]

Doing the Buttonwillow/ Fatlace event on the 21st of February already :/

[xpertsnowcarver]

It's been a lot of bad luck mostly.

Man, that blows.

Doing the Buttonwillow/ Fatlace event on the 21st of February already :/

Would probably be a good thing so I won't get shot by your back fire as you pass me up :p

[NismoB13]

I'm 75% sure I'm doing buttonwillow on the 30th.

[Kamburrito]

lets get my car running joel and ill attend with you, i would love to try circuit racing. gotta grab me a 1.5 instead of that welded i have on. hahaha

[xpertsnowcarver]

I'm 75% sure I'm doing buttonwillow on the 30th.

I'm about the same. Let me know if you do. It would be my first time at that track.

lets get my car running joel and ill attend with you, i would love to try circuit racing. gotta grab me a 1.5 instead of that welded i have on. hahaha

Hopefully we can handle your wiring issue tomorrow.

[bones321]

joel ill be there taking some photos of you....and your car too;)

[NINJASPY]

what chassis do you have? s13? engine? tire setup? I want to be able to at least compare times/setup so I have something to work with.

I am thinking Streets of willow for me. Feb 12th is a friday? is that right? hmmm

[DALAZ_68]

hmmm...i only have shit tires for drift...hmm...if i have money for more tires ill consider it...and i might be getting a 2way soon...

what are the inspection needs?

[I LUV MY S13]

It's been a lot of bad luck mostly. Typically always around dates where I've actually paid and been ready for a track event. Hell, my very first event with 626Drift my water pump decided to give out on me. I swapped it out at the track and simply couldn't get it to bleed properly afterwards (was trying the whole day).

Now it seems what I ruled out as just a minor issue (slightly tweaked radiator support) that I had planned for this summer might actually be bigger than I thought. Back in '08 my car was a victim of a hit and run in my own apartment complex. Front suspension on the driver's side is very loose. At first I thought it was my tension rod that I simply didn't tighten up properly, but it's gotten worse.

Tomorrow I'll be putting the car on a lift and giving it a proper inspection. I'm hoping it's just a busted tension rod bracket and it just gives me an excuse to get a Nismo power brace. If it turns out to be worse I'll really consider a new chassis.


you'd be surprised how easily these chassis can be tweaked

[xpertsnowcarver]

joel ill be there taking some photos of you....and your car too;)

:keke:

what chassis do you have? s13? engine? tire setup? I want to be able to at least compare times/setup so I have something to work with.

I am thinking Streets of willow for me. Feb 12th is a friday? is that right? hmmm

It doesn't matter how fast or experienced anyone is. Wouldn't matter if someone comes with a LP640 or FXX, I'd just be happy that they came with.

I have a regular S13 non-turbo, lowered on coilovers w/ BFG tires on 350Z wheels. I don't recall exactly, but my best time at Streets of Willow was somewhere around 1:36. My car is not fast. I just enjoy circuit racing. :2f2f:

hmmm...i only have shit tires for drift...hmm...if i have money for more tires ill consider it...and i might be getting a 2way soon...

what are the inspection needs?

From what I see, same tech inspection as any drift competition.

[NismoB13]

With Speed Ventures, you self-tech your car, but if they catch something wrong that obviously wouldn't pass, they come down on you hard.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Do they have any particular requirements that other's don't usually inspect?

[DALAZ_68]

From what I see, same tech inspection as any drift competition.


so pretty much all id need is decent tires to make it worth my money...:cry:

[xpertsnowcarver]

lol. That is basically it. I don't think circuit racing would be very fun on those plastic Federal Formoza FD1s. :p

The main requirement I believe is really enforced is that you have your battery tied down properly with the positive terminal covered.

[DALAZ_68]

The main requirement I believe is really enforced is that you have your battery tied down properly with the positive terminal covered.


thats been done

[I LUV MY S13]

Joel don't call your car regular..thats like saying i never eat when i go to your pad:bs:

[xpertsnowcarver]

Joel don't call your car regular..thats like saying i never eat when i go to your pad:bs:

:Ownedd::wiggle:

[hOngsterr]

joel,
do you do engine swaps?
lol

pm me for more info :D

[ronmcdon]

there's a lot of grip events in the next few months.
speedventures is doing an autoX on Sat & Sun this weekend at CA Speedway
think it's around $80/day or $150 for two.
I'm going to try and make it for Sat at least.

Wish I had the inclination to wake early for Buttonwillow
iHaven't been there for like 10 yrs.

[xpertsnowcarver]

joel,
do you do engine swaps?
lol

pm me for more info :D

You know it. :rawk:

there's a lot of grip events in the next few months.
speedventures is doing an autoX on Sat & Sun this weekend at CA Speedway
think it's around $80/day or $150 for two.
I'm going to try and make it for Sat at least.

Wish I had the inclination to wake early for Buttonwillow
iHaven't been there for like 10 yrs.

That's right, I saw that. I had made other plans this weekend, so I won't be able to attend that event.

[NismoB13]

I think buttonwillow is totally worth the drive, but I usually spend the night on friday to guarantee I'm at the track on time on saturday morning.
Speed Ventures' tech sheet can be found on their website, but yeah it's just the essentials and a real helmet. like snell 2000 and better.

I just hope it doesn't rain.....

[duffman1278]

Are you in charge of this event joel?

[xpertsnowcarver]

I think buttonwillow is totally worth the drive, but I usually spend the night on friday to guarantee I'm at the track on time on saturday morning.
Speed Ventures' tech sheet can be found on their website, but yeah it's just the essentials and a real helmet. like snell 2000 and better.

I just hope it doesn't rain.....

I also arrive the night before so I'm not driving at 5am. I looked to see how many people signed up for Buttonwillow that weekend, and there are well over 50 people. I'm wondering how packed the track is going to be, and how much track time I'll even get.

Are you in charge of this event joel?

Nope. I don't have that kind of time to organize an event.

[SilS13Coupe]

Been wanting to, just havent had the time.

[NismoB13]

When I did this in August, they had a full field of cars as well. It was broken down into a beginner, 3 intermediates, and one advanced run groups. Each group is about 20-25 minutes long and I believe I got 5 sessions in. On the track is maybe 20 cars. I still had plenty of room to do my thing. This track is pretty big.

I'm pretty sure I'm doing this now. Will have a final answer by monday at the latest.

[ronmcdon]

Speedventures is usually pretty good with organization.
It's pretty much the only group i participate in these days.
Seldom do run groups end up bieng traffic jams (not saying it's never happened, but it's rare).

Although 50 cars registered now do sound like a lot,
esp considering the event is like 2 weeks away.

this thread is a great idea.
meeting up in a track event is more fun than a regular meet imo.
would be great to garner more interest in grip events.

Well I'm off to their autoX now.
I will be there today & tommorow in my green s14 or silver evo x.
hope to see some of you guys out there.

[xpertsnowcarver]

When I did this in August, they had a full field of cars as well. It was broken down into a beginner, 3 intermediates, and one advanced run groups. Each group is about 20-25 minutes long and I believe I got 5 sessions in. On the track is maybe 20 cars. I still had plenty of room to do my thing. This track is pretty big.

I'm pretty sure I'm doing this now. Will have a final answer by monday at the latest.

Please let me know. You have me eager to go now.

Speedventures is usually pretty good with organization.
It's pretty much the only group i participate in these days.
Seldom do run groups end up bieng traffic jams (not saying it's never happened, but it's rare).

Although 50 cars registered now do sound like a lot,
esp considering the event is like 2 weeks away.

That's good to know.

this thread is a great idea.
meeting up in a track event is more fun than a regular meet imo.
would be great to garner more interest in grip events.

I agree.

Well I'm off to their autoX now.
I will be there today & tommorow in my green s14 or silver evo x.
hope to see some of you guys out there.

I haven't been to that track either. Bring us back a video clip.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Well I'm off to their autoX now.
I will be there today & tommorow in my green s14 or silver evo x.
hope to see some of you guys out there.


Any pics or vids?? :)

[UNITEDMASTER]

IM trying to get my stuff together for this year to hit it hard. Just started to shake down my SR powered car its got some lil issues,but my 13B powered s13 is kinda on the back burner for now .I might be starting a new shop so Im busy busy busy. Im lookin to start runing in late feb /start of MAR.I need a truck to tow with

PS- if there is anyone thats down I have tons of (great)tires & I would be willing to wrench on your car in exchange for seat time & split the registration cost.Or vice versa

We should form a group of track junkies.

[ronmcdon]

Any pics or vids?? :)

unfortunately not.
i need to get one of those 'hero' camera thingies.

not a lot of 240's out there,
but then again i don't usually see a lot at autoX events.

[Xbroke_kidX]

Joel ill join you as soon as i find a job!! haha
p.s. you know those plastic feddys are fun lol

[xpertsnowcarver]

When I did this in August, they had a full field of cars as well. It was broken down into a beginner, 3 intermediates, and one advanced run groups. Each group is about 20-25 minutes long and I believe I got 5 sessions in. On the track is maybe 20 cars. I still had plenty of room to do my thing. This track is pretty big.

I'm pretty sure I'm doing this now. Will have a final answer by monday at the latest.

Did you decide if you are going to participate in this event?

We should form a group of track junkies.

Lol. Sounds good to me.

unfortunately not.
i need to get one of those 'hero' camera thingies.

not a lot of 240's out there,
but then again i don't usually see a lot at autoX events.

Damn, should have gone and taken pics.

Joel ill join you as soon as i find a job!! haha
p.s. you know those plastic feddys are fun lol

Seriously. And if it rains those days, we'd get black flagged for drifting all over the track, haha.

[jspeedm]

Joel, I'll roll out with you, but not running my car. I'll bring tools and stuff, just let me know.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Nice. Though I must warn... the drive is pretty damn far. I'm leaning towards Streets of Willow since not many people are signed up to it, and it's a bit closer.

Are you sure you don't want to join in on the fun? I'm sure your girlfriend would steal your car and do a few laps herself, lol.

[jspeedm]

i need tires, but who knows maybe I'll run the altima.

[NismoB13]

I decided not to do it next weekend. the list is pretty long and price went up.
So currently, I'm thinking about big willow in febuary. I've yet to try big willow.

[xpertsnowcarver]

i need tires, but who knows maybe I'll run the altima.

Nice. Nathan (180sx) should race his Altima too :p.

I decided not to do it next weekend. the list is pretty long and price went up.
So currently, I'm thinking about big willow in febuary. I've yet to try big willow.

Besides, it might rain this weekend anyway. Better not rain at the WS events.. :mad:

[xpertsnowcarver]

More info:

SPEEDTRIALSUSA

What: Two day open practice and driver instruction.
Where: 1.8 mile Streets of Willow track -Clockwise Full Track
When: February 6-7, 2010 Saturday and Sunday - from 8:00am to 5:00pm
How much: Early registration Cost: -One day $130 -Two days $230
Late Registration (at the track if space is available- please bring CASH ONLY): Add $25
Pre-Registration deadline is February 5, Friday 5PM or when sold out !

I can't tell how many are signed up, but it is the cheapest.

SPEED VENTURES

Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
Price: $140.00
Track: Streets of Willow Springs (Rosamond, CA)
Configuration: Full Course CW
Timing: AMB Timing and Transponders are available.

According to the site, only two people are registered to this race.
- 600HP 2005 STi
- -HP 2008 Porsche Boxter

[hOngsterr]

if i had my open on, i think i'd go with the speed ventures one.
cuz its a weekday :D

[Paul2x]

Hey I'm down!

My alternator died at the last event we were at but it will be fixed this weekend.

Edgar hit me up last week about a button willow event, so I'll probably try and make that next.

Besides, I want to take a closer look at your car this time! =)

:trogdor:



=)

I

[xpertsnowcarver]

if i had my open on, i think i'd go with the speed ventures one.
cuz its a weekday :D

I'm strongly considering that day as well.. But, I'm so addicted to road racing, I'm trying to rebudget my month to pay for both WS weekends.

Hey I'm down!

My alternator died at the last event we were at but it will be fixed this weekend.

Edgar hit me up last week about a button willow event, so I'll probably try and make that next.

Besides, I want to take a closer look at your car this time! =)

:trogdor:

=)

I

Lol. Nothing has changed since then. Well sort of.. I'll be using Motul 300V instead of V-Max this time around, and I increased the camber 0.5deg all around.

I haven't decided yet if I want to run on E85 instead of ~96 octane this time. I may need to take an extra tank of E85... not looking forward to that.

I hope my heel-toe technique has improved.. I sucked at it last time, and my clutch over heated twice.

[[email protected]]

They are doing Time Attack Tuesdays at Adams Motorsports Park!! I've been promoting on a lot of the forums for the upcoming event on Jan 26!!! We are hosting a small meet at our dealership at Fontana Nissan...and then doing a caravan over to the track! You should join us!!!

Scott

[xpertsnowcarver]

Hi Scott. First post huh? Nice. :) Welcome to the forum.

Post the info in the Motorsports section. (Don't paste a link to other forums though. I believe that is prohibited.)

[bones321]

so Joel next weekend right, the 6th? I would ask you at the meets, but your such a hermit once school starts:hide:

[KA24sleeper]

im into TA racing. car wont be ready in mid feb tho( need new PS line and better tires)

[xpertsnowcarver]

so Joel next weekend right, the 6th? I would ask you at the meets, but your such a hermit once school starts:hide:

I know... I want my damn degree already..

The 6th... Maybe.... I'm skeptical about weather condition. I'm going to wait a little while longer before paying.

im into TA racing. car wont be ready in mid feb tho( need new PS line and better tires)

Let us know when you get that taken care of.

[jspeedm]

Damn. I forgot I'm taking the kids to Disneyland on the 30th. But joel, if you wnt to use my GoPro, feel free you just need an SD card.

[xpertsnowcarver]

It's fine. I won't be attending the Buttonwillow event. They raised their price to $190...

You have a GoPro??? I have SD cards. I have a 512MB, 4GB, and 8GB. Do you mind me borrowing it for one of the WS events?? I'm going to have my car pre-tech'd at 4pm today. I'm about 95% certain I'll be going the following weekend on the 6th.

[ronmcdon]

With the rain & all it's probably best to wait.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Yea, I won't be paying anytime soon.

Went to have my car pre-teched just now for the 6th in case I do participate.
Did an oil change too.

[jdm538]

where did you get your car tech'd? what do they look for? im itching to track this FD. let me know which event you decide to participate in joel.

[articdragon192]

Vanessa and I are all signed up for the Buttonwillow event at HellaFlush 3.5 in intermediate. You guys should so sign up. Last I heard 25 spots were open.
And avoid STUSA. They jam pack a lot of cars on track. Hence the low price. Makes for a lot of traffic.

[jdm538]

id be super down for button willow but its way too far. how about speedventures at streets of willow do they pack the track as well?

[jspeedm]

You have a GoPro??? I have SD cards. I have a 512MB, 4GB, and 8GB. Do you mind me borrowing it for one of the WS events?? I'm going to have my car pre-tech'd at 4pm today. I'm about 95% certain I'll be going the following weekend on the 6th.

sure. a 2GB card is supposed to give you 56min of recording. I also have some extra mounts if you want to fix one on your car. I don't know if there are different GoPro cameras but mine is the standard def 170 degree Hero.

[xpertsnowcarver]

where did you get your car tech'd? what do they look for? im itching to track this FD. let me know which event you decide to participate in joel.

This is the tech sheet. Its very basic. http://www.speedtrialusa.com/pdf/techformwest.pdf

Vanessa and I are all signed up for the Buttonwillow event at HellaFlush 3.5 in intermediate. You guys should so sign up. Last I heard 25 spots were open.
And avoid STUSA. They jam pack a lot of cars on track. Hence the low price. Makes for a lot of traffic.

Isn't that a drifting event?

I'm worried about them packing the cars.. damn it....

sure. a 2GB card is supposed to give you 56min of recording. I also have some extra mounts if you want to fix one on your car. I don't know if there are different GoPro cameras but mine is the standard def 170 degree Hero.

Nice, I'll need to check it out.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Alright. I am officially registered for the Streets event with Speed Ventures for Friday, February 12th.

I see there is a fella named Scott with a 93 240SX. Is that any of you?

[hOngsterr]

damn i wanna go i wanna go to that one!

but i need help with switching out diff's lol

anyone down to swap my welded diff?

[articdragon192]

Isn't that a drifting event?

I'm worried about them packing the cars.. damn it....



Nice, I'll need to check it out.

Drift and grip.
http://zilvia.net/f/motorsports-skilled-driving/299252-west-coast-team-drift-championship-buttonwillow-2-21-2010-a.html
Check it.
http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gripflyerfatlace-570x613.jpg
$100 for West Loop at BW. So Down. 3 run groups. And BW is big. I doubt it'll be that packed. I'm currently in Intermediate. Come on people, sign up. BW is not that far.

[jdm538]

damn i wanna go i wanna go to that one!

but i need help with switching out diff's lol

anyone down to swap my welded diff?

ill do it for $25 and a large #1 from mc donalds.

[DreamN]

Good news on my end. My car isn't completely jacked. Tension bracket was loose where the sway bar D link is. Seems one of the bolts snapped in half and the other was stripped.

Easy fix. This means soon as I get some new tires (within a few weeks) and an alignment done I'll actually be track ready.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Drift and grip.
http://zilvia.net/f/motorsports-skilled-driving/299252-west-coast-team-drift-championship-buttonwillow-2-21-2010-a.html
Check it.

$100 for West Loop at BW. So Down. 3 run groups. And BW is big. I doubt it'll be that packed. I'm currently in Intermediate. Come on people, sign up. BW is not that far.

I don't see the info for grip. Only the drift info and you asking about grip info. I just want to read the details. I don't have a roll cage... or is that for drifting and convertibles only?

Good news on my end. My car isn't completely jacked. Tension bracket was loose where the sway bar D link is. Seems one of the bolts snapped in half and the other was stripped.

Easy fix. This means soon as I get some new tires (within a few weeks) and an alignment done I'll actually be track ready.

Swweeeeet!

[DreamN]

^ Curious, what size tires are you running on the Z wheels?

[xpertsnowcarver]

225/45-17
245/40-17

I sent them an email. I think I will attend this event as well.

[ronmcdon]

36 cars max & $100 is a really good deal.
I wish I could afford to take that Thur off.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Thursday?? You mean to leave the night before? I assume you work afternoons? I know how it is. I used to work retail.

Man it seriously would be awesome if more zilvians attend SoW on the 12th.

I hope you're attending the 21st BW event at least.

[bones321]

damn i wanna go i wanna go to that one!

but i need help with switching out diff's lol

anyone down to swap my welded diff?

hong just bring your car over, and buy some little cesars and your set with me

[xpertsnowcarver]

Btw, only four people signed up so far to the Feb 12th event

Justin Carson 2005 Subaru WRX STI 600hp
KEN SUPIN 2008 Porsche Boxster 0hp
Scott KIM 1993 Nissan 240SX 270hp
xpertsnowcarver 1991 Nissan 240SX 200hp

[bones321]

joel come out tomorrow

[xpertsnowcarver]

Tonight? I won't be able to. Need to study for an exam.

[hOngsterr]

hong just bring your car over, and buy some little cesars and your set with me
omg omg omg, YES! i was gunna pay someone too lol.

but yeah joel,
i heard theres a grip event on the 20th a saturday,
my friends are telling me to go.

and if we get this diff thing down,
for sure grip on friday :D
and you can help me pick out a helmet lol.

or can i use a moto helm hrmmmm. hrrrmmmm.

[xpertsnowcarver]

No, you should get a SA2005 helmet. Pyrotect makes an affordable open face helmet. That's what I have. Don't get the M2005 helmet (motorcycle), not all events allow that helmet.

[hOngsterr]

aw man,

its snell approved and everything lol.

its approve to go on motocycle tracks, but ok lol.

[xpertsnowcarver]

You'll notice that the two types of helmets cost the same anyway.

I bought mine from HelmetCity

[hOngsterr]

alright, it just cuz i have a bunch of up to date moto helms :/.

but ok ill see whats up.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Speed Ventures is allowing M2005 helmets on the 12th.

You must have a helmet. We typically do not have helmets available for loan (though you can check with us to see if any are available), and we can not let you out on the track without a helmet. The recommended helmet is the latest Snell Automobile (SA) rated helmet (currently SA2005), although we will accept any Snell rated helmet, including M rated, 95 or newer. If you are going to buy a helmet, you should get the latest SA rating. We have helmets for rent with prior notice. Helmets should fit your head without play, but they shouldn't pinch your face too much so you look like a bulldog or a fish. Open faced helmets ARE permitted. Note that as of January 1, 2010, we will require Snell 2000 or more recent helmets.

[hOngsterr]

how much is it again?

i might come out with you :D

[xpertsnowcarver]

Here is the link:

Speed Ventures - Track Event Detailed Information (http://speedventures.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=269)

[hOngsterr]

thanks for the spoon feeding,
joel, your thee best.

[Xbroke_kidX]

Got a job finally!!
So i mite be able to make it out to an event in a month or two, maybe 3 Lol.
Car will most likely be in stock form though.

[Calebok]

36 cars max & $100 is a really good deal.
I wish I could afford to take that Thur off.

To be clear, the 21st is a Sunday.

And 140 minutes on track for $100 is prretty ssweet too.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Two more people signed up for the SoW 12th event for a total of six people.

ZILVIANS SIGN UP TO THIS!! :aw:

[ronmcdon]

Speedventures is super-lax with all the safety stuff.
helmets are no different.
I use an older, scraped to shit, motorcycle Bell helmet.
it's 'Snell 2100' rated, whatever that means.

I dont even recall the last time they've inspected my car before driving.
HOWEVER, they do keep a close eye on your car.
if you're not driving safe or if there something mechanically questionable,
they'll do something about it.

Imo they are lax where it probably shouldn't matter,
and dilligent where it does.

[xpertsnowcarver]

lax? As in lenient? (I apologize. I've never seen that word before.)
Hoping my first experience will be a good one. I'll be sure to make friends with the director.

[ronmcdon]

yes, i think it's short for relaxed.
they're a more laid back (yet organized) group.
I think the guy who organizes it is Aaron Bitterman

[articdragon192]

So I got another Z buddy of mine to sign up for the BW event. That makes 3 of us, all NAs. Would be fun to play around with some modded S-chassis cars out there, haha.

[xpertsnowcarver]

yes, i think it's short for relaxed.
they're a more laid back (yet organized) group.
I think the guy who organizes it is Aaron Bitterman

Oh alright, I was close. A. Bitterman. I saw that somewhere. I'll be sure to introduce myself to him.

So I got another Z buddy of mine to sign up for the BW event. That makes 3 of us, all NAs. Would be fun to play around with some modded S-chassis cars out there, haha.

Lol. Well sir... Hopefully my NA will keep up ;)

I actually asked if my gf would like to race her TSX at the BW event in the beginners group. She sounded interested, but when I said $100, she just went :nono:. lol

[jdm538]

ill probably sign up for the speedventure feb 12th event later this week i just want to make sure i get that day off from work.

i also checked and there might be some rain on that weekend

[Xbroke_kidX]

^ Making sure I dont go to that event so Chris's FD cant stomp me all around the track. hahahah
Jay told me about the tune, how does it run now?

[xpertsnowcarver]

ill probably sign up for the speedventure feb 12th event later this week i just want to make sure i get that day off from work.

i also checked and there might be some rain on that weekend

Sign up man. Call in sick.

Its two weeks from now. I highly doubt the possibility of rain is accurate. I checked weather.com a week and a half ago and said it would rain on my gf's bday. Its not raining this weekend afterall.

Besides, my tires handle water extremely well. I don't think I'm going to get my slick tires this month anyway. I'll wait till mid-spring.

[jdm538]

^ Making sure I dont go to that event so Chris's FD cant stomp me all around the track. hahahah
Jay told me about the tune, how does it run now?

I say you go and put that awd beast to good use haha.. long time no see man.
the fd has a very conservative tune for reliability, it runs really well and feels a lot better than before i tuned it. ill give you a ride will you be at the meet tomorrow?

Sign up man. Call in sick.

Its two weeks from now. I highly doubt the possibility of rain is accurate. I checked weather.com a week and a half ago and said it would rain on my gf's bday. Its not raining this weekend afterall.

Besides, my tires handle water extremely well. I don't think I'm going to get my slick tires this month anyway. I'll wait till mid-spring.

ill find out friday, hopefully i can go.

[Xbroke_kidX]

I say you go and put that awd beast to good use haha.. long time no see man.
the fd has a very conservative tune for reliability, it runs really well and feels a lot better than before i tuned it. ill give you a ride will you be at the meet tomorrow?

I will put it to good use soon enough!! I will be there tomorrow if I get to get a ride in your chariot! Lol

Joel hope you will be there too!!
CHICKS WITH JICS REUNION 2010!!!

[xpertsnowcarver]

I'll be at the meet tonight. But not for long since I'll be with my gf. I need to get the trailer spare tire back from Mario.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Update for SpeedVentures

Participants so far:
1SVTFAN 1994 Ford Mustang GT 275HP
A. Hill 1986 Mazda RX-7 -100HP
Barrett Bramstedt
Gregor Scheurn 2006 Nissan 350Z 300HP
Justin Carson 2005 Subaru WRX STI 600HP
KEN SUPIN 2008 Porsche Boxster
randall bramstedt
River Rat 1986 Mazda RX-7 160HP
Scott KIM 1993 Nissan 240SX 270HP
xpertsnowcarver 1991 Nissan 240SX 200HP

[xpertsnowcarver]

So Hong? Chris? You guys signing up yet?? They will raise the price soon.

List of Participants:
1SVTFAN 1994 Ford Mustang GT 275HP
A. Hill 1986 Mazda RX-7 -100HP
Arthur Hosepo 2006 BMW Mini Cooper S 256HP
Barrett Bramstedt
Gregor Scheurn 2006 Nissan 350Z 300HP
jheil 2010 Mazda Miata
John Munoa 1997 Porsche Boxster 220HP
Justin Carson 2005 Subaru WRX STI 600HP
KEN SUPIN 2008 Porsche Boxster
Mark Greenblatt 2007 Lotus Exige S
randall bramstedt
River Rat 1986 Mazda RX-7 160HP
Scott KIM 1993 Nissan 240SX 270HP
Stretch 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 305HP
xpertsnowcarver 1991 Nissan 240SX 200HP

[hOngsterr]

im having helmet issues lol.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Price brought down to $130 for this Friday! :)

1SVTFAN 1994 Ford Mustang GT 275 Street
A. Hill 1986 Mazda RX-7 -100 Street
Adam Richter 1996 Mazda Miata 140 Street
Alex Brauer 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata 120 Race
Alex Yari 2008 BMW M3 414 Race
Allan Rosenberg 1997 Mazda Miata 195 Street
antoniog 1988 BMW M3 192 Race
Arthur Hosepo 2006 BMW Mini Cooper S 256 Street
B. Willy 2004 Honda S2000 240 Street
Barrett Bramstedt
bellwilliam 1999 Mazda Miata 230 Race
Dino Antonov 2006 Honda S2000 240 Street
Don Voyer 2005 Ford Mustang GT 525 Race
Ed Brauer 2006 Lotus Elise 189 Race
gary koga 37 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 300 Street
GG - M3 2002 BMW M3 333 Race
Glenn Izard 2004 Dodge Viper 560 Street
Gregor Scheurn 2006 Nissan 350Z 300 Street
jheil 2010 Mazda Miata 0 Race
John Munoa 1997 Porsche Boxster 220 Race
Jose Soto Jr 1981 Toyota Corolla 140 Street
Justin Carson 2005 Subaru WRX STI 600 Street
Luis Flores
Mark Greenblatt 2007 Lotus Exige S 0 Race
mark s 2004 Honda S2000 240 Street
Matthew Ibrahim 1975 Datsun 280Z 0 Street
OliTho #22 yellow Corvette 2002 Chevrolet Alvaka Networks Z06 405 Race
randall bramstedt
River Rat 1986 Mazda RX-7 160 Street
rob dickinson
Scott KIM 1993 Nissan 240SX 270 Street
Timothy Gregorio 1988 Porsche 911 340 Street
xpertsnowcarver 1991 Nissan 240SX 200 Street

[NINJASPY]

how much play in the wheel bearing is considered too much? or acceptable? I have about 1/4inch of play at the tire and 1/8inch or so at the hub.

who's going to the track this week??

[xpertsnowcarver]

The wheel bearing is bad/loose when it has an obvious wobble and/or makes noise/vibration. If you have to excessively rock your car side to side, to get your wheels to wobble, then your fine.

So far its me and one other person.

[jspeedm]

So when's the next event?

[xpertsnowcarver]

Next event is this Sunday the 21st at Buttonwillow, going to leave around 7pm Saturday night. They have camping for $5.

Most likely going to use Nathan's car again. Trying to upload a video of last Friday's event.

Would you mind if I use your GoPro that day and try again?

[xpertsnowcarver]

Here's Nathan racing. His car took a lot of getting used too.. The stock struts, springs, and sway bars made the car feel a little sloppy.

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There were a lot of nice cars. Lotus Elise, Exige, S2000, Viper SRT-10, Vette Z06, Porshe RS Turbos. The one dude in the 240SX showed up but didn't event want to talk to us... He drove up to us, then went and parked at the other end of the pit....

[Vatche]

i signed up for the feb 21st event. been working on my car since :P

see you guys there

[xpertsnowcarver]

Awesome dude! Looking forward to meeting you as well.

We'll most likely be taking Nathan's 180SX again. I'm still having problems with my car.

[articdragon192]

What's wrong with your car? you going up Saturday or Sunday morning?

[xpertsnowcarver]

My ECM is no good. Doesn't read a MAF signal correctly and leans out off the scale. So, I'm saving up for a Tomei Reytec EMS.

I'll be heading up Saturday for sure. Maybe hit up a bar. You want to drive over at the same time? Maybe others in our area would like to join.

[articdragon192]

I'm going up Sunday morning. Most likely with the morning caravan

[xpertsnowcarver]

Yea, I'm more of an insomniac... Mornings are my bedtime, haha.

[articdragon192]

Same here, but I'm also not down to spend money on a room up there. Plus, I'm grabbing someone in LA so yeah, morning it is for me, lol

[xpertsnowcarver]

I forgot who I spoke to or where I read, but its $5 to camp at the track. I'm not down to spend money on a hotel room either.

[articdragon192]

As comfy as my car is, I'm not down to sleep in my car again. I enjoy my bed much too much haha.

[jspeedm]

where is the morning caravan meeting? I'm going to roll up Sunday.

[deukalionS14]

I wish i had a truch w a trailer so i can trailer my car to these events :( Or if there were E85 stations on the way....this is boooty

[xpertsnowcarver]

OH YEA!!! Buttonwillow this Sunday. IT'S ON!!!:rawk:

[NINJASPY]

got my wheel bearing fixed... just need to get rid of leaks and I am ready. Any events in march/april?

[xpertsnowcarver]

Check out sr20detman's thread.

http://zilvia.net/f/motorsports-skilled-driving/307234-march-5th-streets-willow-speedventures.html

[UNITEDMASTER]

Speed Ventures MAR 13 BIG TRACK WILLOW SAT ONLY. Anyone ?? Im not sure wich car Im gonna take but Im driving in some capacity.

PS, guys SV has el toro on their schedule the following week SAT & SUN

[UNITEDMASTER]

TTT ILLICIT TRACK DAY at HTM SAT 5/22/10 anyone???? Im gonna run my SR coupe

[xpertsnowcarver]

I won't be going because it's a bit pricey... Besides, I'm not sure if my car will be completed by then.

[UNITEDMASTER]

Pricey ??? 150- 160 is avereage for 1day,plus this is limited drivers so no/little traffic & most of em quit after lunch break hahahahaha!!!!!

[xpertsnowcarver]

That is true, but I won't be ready to race anyway.

[mmdb]

Any other events going on? SOW CCW is always fun. Any chance we can all pitch in some dough to rent it out to 240 owners on a Friday?

[xpertsnowcarver]

Ugghhh... From what I understand... Way too much risk involved.

I haven't bothered looking because of my studies.

May 1st and 2nd: SpeedVentures WSIR SOW CW/CCW $140
May 29th and 30th: Redline Time Attack Auto Club Speedway $250 +fees
May 29th and 30th: SpeedTrialsUSA WSIR SOW CW $130

[xpertsnowcarver]

Who are the fellas racing with SpeedVentures this weekend?? Anyone on here??

canyoncarver 1993 Nissan 300ZX
Francis S. 1991 Nissan 240SX
Jerry Hops 1996 Nissan 300ZX
Ken Nitta 1991 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
neverlift 1997 Nissan 240SX
Ryan Giebler 1989 Nissan 240SX


Vatche Soghomonian 1989 Nissan 240SX

^^ I KNOW THAT GUY!!! Hahaha.

There are two more S14s racing Sunday.

[grudge]

i just registered today for the speedtrial usa may 29th event. this will be my first time.

[hOngsterr]

i know Francis S lol

[UNITEDMASTER]

i just registered today for the speedtrial usa may 29th event. this will be my first time.

Im gonna run that too C-YA:snoop:

[EightySix200SX]

xpertsnowcarver: hey its hungs/phillip @ cerritos nissans buddy w/ the s12 i might be going may1st depending on my work schedule and if i get my car back in time :)... hows the 13 dude?

[xpertsnowcarver]

i just registered today for the speedtrial usa may 29th event. this will be my first time.

Nice. You will have a LOT of fun and plenty of time to figure out how to handle the course.

I highly recommend watching this video a few times.

s8oD2_Dh5e4

i know Francis S lol

Nice

Im gonna run that too C-YA:snoop:

Damn, It is a good price too. I'm still hesitant because of my studies.

xpertsnowcarver: hey its hungs/phillip @ cerritos nissans buddy w/ the s12 i might be going may1st depending on my work schedule and if i get my car back in time :)... hows the 13 dude?

Hung? With the brown S12 w/ CA18DET and 300ZX wheels?

[EightySix200SX]

Yea him. It's me Justin dude woth the satin black s12 coupe on meshies

[xpertsnowcarver]

I know I've met you before, but I no longer recall your face. Hung came over for a little last Sunday and saw my progress. There is too much to say that I've changed to the car. We'd have to meet at the track for me to pull out the S13. ;)

[DALAZ_68]

Hung? With the brown S12 w/ CA18DET and 300ZX wheels?

Yea him. It's me Justin dude woth the satin black s12 coupe on meshies

I know I've met you before, but I no longer recall your face. Hung came over for a little last Sunday and saw my progress. There is too much to say that I've changed to the car. We'd have to meet at the track for me to pull out the S13. ;)


woah woah, i heard s12, and CA18 in the same sentence...:keke:

im down if my car isnt...down...:wtc:

or i heard Joel will let me drive his beast if i buy tires for it...:D

[EightySix200SX]

I know I've met you before, but I no longer recall your face. Hung came over for a little last Sunday and saw my progress. There is too much to say that I've changed to the car. We'd have to meet at the track for me to pull out the S13. ;)

lol im black if that helps.... lmao

your response: "oh shit yeah i remeber you" haha lol

and it looks like im working so sadly i wont be attending this event :(

[grudge]

Im gonna run that too C-YA:snoop:

i'll be in the white s14. stop by and say wassup.

[grudge]

[QUOTE=xpertsnowcarver;3414640]Nice. You will have a LOT of fun and plenty of time to figure out how to handle the course.

I highly recommend watching this video a few times.

s8oD2_Dh5e4

i've seen this video hundreds of times. very helpful. knowing me, im sure i'll forget all of it once i get out there. lol

[ronmcdon]

Speedventures is doing Spring Mountain sometime in May for $190/day.
If you enjoy Streets, you will probably enjoy that.
Roadrace by day, Vegas by night lol.
(it's fun until you have to wake up & drive on Sun morning).

haven't done a single event this year, bar an uneventful autoX or two

[xpertsnowcarver]

woah woah, i heard s12, and CA18 in the same sentence...:keke:

im down if my car isnt...down...:wtc:

or i heard Joel will let me drive his beast if i buy tires for it...:D

Shit, I'm cool with that!

lol im black if that helps.... lmao

your response: "oh shit yeah i remeber you" haha lol

and it looks like im working so sadly i wont be attending this event :(

OOOHHH YIIIEEAAAA!!!! I do remember you! Sorry dude. I just don't see or hear from you often. I apologize.

i've seen this video hundreds of times. very helpful. knowing me, im sure i'll forget all of it once i get out there. lol

It's true. The second I lined up in the Fast Pit lane, I felt like I was about to take the driving test at the DMV. That feeling where you pretty much know what you're doing, but would suck ass if you screw up.

Speedventures is doing Spring Mountain sometime in May for $190/day.
If you enjoy Streets, you will probably enjoy that.
Roadrace by day, Vegas by night lol.
(it's fun until you have to wake up & drive on Sun morning).

haven't done a single event this year, bar an uneventful autoX or two

That sounds like an excellent idea. I do enjoy streets and look forward to Spring Mountain, but I decided I won't be attending any races until my quarter of studies is over, which is June 14th. (I might also be doing some community service for a $250 moving violation I made... So who knows how long that will take...)

[UNITEDMASTER]

Just did the ILLICIT track day at HTM, was great ,open track all day got to shake down new car work out Sh!t since last test. There was only 1 other 240 there "drifting" !!

[xpertsnowcarver]

Where are the pictures man!


I'll be participating in an event on June 12th and 13th with a few other members here. Event is at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Ca.

[Marcus]

HEY. i was at the may 1st event at wsir sow. i wish i had seen this earlier.
i drove the white s14, black te's.

[ronmcdon]

Where are the pictures man!


I'll be participating in an event on June 12th and 13th with a few other members here. Event is at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Ca.

whats this, the autocross or track event?
might join up if it's an autocross, that track is scary with all the walls & stuff.

[xpertsnowcarver]

I don't know too much about it, but I'm pretty sure it's the track itself. Not that many walls to worry about. But Juan (ManoNegro) and Jimmy (mmdb) are going. Send a PM to Juan.

[UNITEDMASTER]

^^^ Do you know Who is the host . Is it the roval or infeild only, the roval is kinda booring with a low power car. All I see is the SCCA has the track rented on those dates. LMK Im interested.

[donabeast]

Kinda short notice but open track racing is having an open track day june 16th $160w/ a big bbq lunch it a wednesday so there arent many people that show up and as said befor alot of the people that do show up leave by lunch so not much traffic heres a link OPEN TRACK RACING (http://www.opentrackracing.com/)#

[xpertsnowcarver]

^^^ Do you know Who is the host . Is it the roval or infeild only, the roval is kinda booring with a low power car. All I see is the SCCA has the track rented on those dates. LMK Im interested.

I'm not sure exactly what course layout they are doing, but I'm hoping its the in-field as well. Calclub.com is hosting the event.

Kinda short notice but open track racing is having an open track day june 16th $160w/ a big bbq lunch it a wednesday so there arent many people that show up and as said befor alot of the people that do show up leave by lunch so not much traffic heres a link OPEN TRACK RACING (http://www.opentrackracing.com/)#

I was looking at their site yesterday. Price seems nice, but I'm just not a fan of the Big Willow track. I enjoy a more technical track.

[xpertsnowcarver]

Last day to register for next week's event is tomorrow. I'm registered.