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SpeedMonkeyInc · 04-19-2005, 10:47 PM

Anyone else going?

Ritz S14 · 04-19-2005, 10:57 PM

14th and 15th? holy crap.. maybe I can get my gf to fly down here..instead of me going over there.. lol friggin anniversaries.

TRUENOCOUPE · 04-20-2005, 12:15 AM

Wow... I haven't seen you post for awhile.

I might go. See you there?

TurDz · 04-20-2005, 03:40 AM

I will be there. So will dball33 and optionzero. hope to see a lot of you guys there!

SpeedMonkeyInc · 04-20-2005, 04:28 PM

Hey Al, its been awhile. I had to drop out of driving for a while, but I should be pretty much back into the swing of things. Sorry I am going to miss May 1st with you guys, I could not get it together in time.
Everyone else, see you at the track! I have a black S14 with gold wheels and a messed up Greddy front lip.

thx247 · 04-20-2005, 06:05 PM

Maybe...depends on some other things though. Sucks.

OptionZero · 04-21-2005, 12:48 AM

it'll be my first event!

with luck, i'll have the HLSD, new pads, fluid, and rotors ready to go too....damn i can't wait...

hope the 240's put on a good show =P

I wanna get my friend to bring his STi so I can ride in it

SpeedMonkeyInc · 04-21-2005, 10:04 AM

Sweet. I remeber my first event. It was at Streets of Willow with SpeedTrialUSA. Take my advice and get an instructor! They will help you to learn very fast. Once you start driving open track days autox gets boring fast. I still autox to try and get better at driving any way I can, but I am always on the look out for a track day that I can make it too.

OptionZero · 05-07-2005, 02:39 PM

Heads up for everyone going:

NASA sent out an email that says you have to tech your car BEFORE the event, or else pay $40 to do it the same day.

givmesumadat · 05-08-2005, 01:39 AM

im there. first hpde. my car is janky. im only going on saturday though....

Zachary · 05-09-2005, 11:28 AM

Hey Al what are you going to be driving out there?

TRUENOCOUPE · 05-09-2005, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachary

Hey Al what are you going to be driving out there?

My AE86 or if Erik lets me drive his Miata.

-Al

ZK · 05-09-2005, 03:10 PM

Damn ... wanted to go but won't be able to due to financial reasons.

Zachary · 05-10-2005, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRUENOCOUPE

My AE86 or if Erik lets me drive his Miata.

-Al

I'll see you out there. I'm going to be there all weekend getting my comp. license. I'll driving ITA and ITS RX7's.

OptionZero · 05-13-2005, 12:56 AM

Just returned from bedding the new pads, Porterfield R4-S. Muchos awesomundo! first 10 60-10 runs were lame, as expected, ..10minute cooldown, another set of 0-60 runs, first4-5 were just as pathetic, I thought I funked up the install/bedding, runs 6-10 were progressively better, till they felt a little bit stronger than my Axxis Metal Masters...this time, 15-20minute cooldown, and I figured, what the hell, do some more...2 more weaksauce 0-60's, then the 3rd try, BLAM, massive braking power, nearly on par with Turdz's Porterfield R4 full race pads. It probably helps that I have Azenis Sports while he at the time had his shit tires on, but I did a few more braking runs, and they felt terrific. I guess the R4-S need to heat up a bit, but two hard braking stops were sufficient. On the way home on a breezy night, they feel similar to my Metal Masters in normal braking conditions, very, very streetable, and NO NOISE, hahahaha.

Between my superior tires and larger pad surface area/rotor size of Q45's, it probably makes up the difference between Turdz's stock S14 brakes with the race pads fully heated up...of course in his car, I was in the passenger seat (again, he had the crappy tires).

Man I can't wait to abuse these on Saturday.

Anyone else wrench on their car in preparation for track day?

SpeedMonkeyInc · 05-13-2005, 01:38 AM

I have the R4-s and I don't like them at all. I do still have stock rotors and calipers though. I over heat them too fast and I dont think they have enough grab. After this weekend I am swapping in 300z brakes. Still trying to decide on a set of pads for the new brakes.

OptionZero · 05-13-2005, 01:52 AM

are you on R-Compounds, and how much power are you making? Just curious, because from searching, it seems most people love the R4S

SpeedMonkeyInc · 05-13-2005, 01:59 AM

Stock motor, and I have been through a few different tires. Everything from Azenis Sport to used Dunlops.
I think the stock brakes are just too small.

TurDz · 05-13-2005, 03:11 AM

I'm not sure but is Falken a divison of Dunlop? I remember going to the japanese website and saw a part of the URL falken-dunlop.jp.

anyway...Optionzero, glad those things worked out for you. Since we have weak engines, should we race our stopping power from 80 to 10? haha

just wanna get my last midterm at 12 tomorrow overwith (but with a good grade lol) and then maybe I'll give my car a wash. she's sooo dirty. can't wait for this event...see u all there!

thx247 · 05-13-2005, 09:07 AM

You guys going the 14th or the 15th?

dball33 · 05-13-2005, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thx247

You guys going the 14th or the 15th?

Hey Erik, we're going Saturday, the 14th. Are you going?

OptionZero · 05-13-2005, 12:52 PM

haha we should do that, Turdz...10 runs each and take the average. Anyone got a g-tech or simple stop watch?

Should we buy any more stu ff for tomorrow? we need a cooler, water, ice bags, gatorade maybe...one of us should bring a container of brake fluid just in case, etc

TurDz · 05-13-2005, 04:42 PM

yeah, I'm gonna bring the remaining ATE fluid with me, plus some oil.

I don't have a cooler...it would be nice to have a good insulated one. also, bring some wood blocks or something for your car at the paddock.

OptionZero · 05-13-2005, 07:03 PM

did you buy the wooden triangles to stop the car?

thx247 · 05-13-2005, 07:05 PM

yeh ill be there saturday. Tried to finish my brake line bias crap today but I won't have time. Thats ok though cause you dont need much brake at thill

thx247 · 05-14-2005, 02:04 PM

At the track bitches....

Thats me and um...david. I don't remember his screen name. Right now our track time is getting taken for a "race".

What you call this "race" thing?

OptionZero · 05-14-2005, 10:34 PM

hahahah...that was total ASS KICKERY!
Sure, I got passed all day in the newbie group, but LEARNING THE LINE IS AWESOME.

If you've never hit the track, you've never lived. Can't wait for the next one.

Oh, and having those frickin Shelby Cobras and Corvettes in the same group is really fuggin annoying

TurDz · 05-15-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Oh, and having those frickin Shelby Cobras and Corvettes in the same group is really fuggin annoying

not if you're a "momentum car" LOL

OptionZero · 05-15-2005, 12:21 AM

tell your friend to upload the pix or send them to me via email or AIM, i wanna see the action shots!

givmesumadat · 05-15-2005, 02:15 AM

yo fellas. i was there. the red s13 with opak racing. i had a radiator problem, but all in all, the day was cool...

04-19-2005, 10:47 PM	#1
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 41 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NASA @ Thunderhill 5/14-15th Anyone else going?

04-20-2005, 12:15 AM	#3
TRUENOCOUPE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norcal Drift Division Age: 39 Posts: 1,642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow... I haven't seen you post for awhile. I might go. See you there? __________________ DRIFTxBATTLE IS GONE \| MYSPACE \| NORCAL DRIFT \| ZipTied Tee's

04-20-2005, 03:40 AM	#4
TurDz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I will be there. So will dball33 and optionzero. hope to see a lot of you guys there! __________________

04-20-2005, 06:05 PM	#6
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe...depends on some other things though. Sucks. __________________ Finally down to 1 car again. Thank god.

05-09-2005, 03:10 PM	#13
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn ... wanted to go but won't be able to due to financial reasons. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

04-19-2005, 10:57 PM	#2
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 39 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	14th and 15th? holy crap.. maybe I can get my gf to fly down here..instead of me going over there.. lol friggin anniversaries.

04-20-2005, 04:28 PM	#5
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 41 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Al, its been awhile. I had to drop out of driving for a while, but I should be pretty much back into the swing of things. Sorry I am going to miss May 1st with you guys, I could not get it together in time. Everyone else, see you at the track! I have a black S14 with gold wheels and a messed up Greddy front lip.

04-21-2005, 12:48 AM	#7
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	it'll be my first event! with luck, i'll have the HLSD, new pads, fluid, and rotors ready to go too....damn i can't wait... hope the 240's put on a good show =P I wanna get my friend to bring his STi so I can ride in it

04-21-2005, 10:04 AM	#8
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 41 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet. I remeber my first event. It was at Streets of Willow with SpeedTrialUSA. Take my advice and get an instructor! They will help you to learn very fast. Once you start driving open track days autox gets boring fast. I still autox to try and get better at driving any way I can, but I am always on the look out for a track day that I can make it too.

05-07-2005, 02:39 PM	#9
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Heads up for everyone going: NASA sent out an email that says you have to tech your car BEFORE the event, or else pay $40 to do it the same day.

05-08-2005, 01:39 AM	#10
givmesumadat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Mateo Age: 34 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im there. first hpde. my car is janky. im only going on saturday though....

05-09-2005, 11:28 AM	#11
Zachary Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Al what are you going to be driving out there?

05-13-2005, 12:56 AM	#15
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Just returned from bedding the new pads, Porterfield R4-S. Muchos awesomundo! first 10 60-10 runs were lame, as expected, ..10minute cooldown, another set of 0-60 runs, first4-5 were just as pathetic, I thought I funked up the install/bedding, runs 6-10 were progressively better, till they felt a little bit stronger than my Axxis Metal Masters...this time, 15-20minute cooldown, and I figured, what the hell, do some more...2 more weaksauce 0-60's, then the 3rd try, BLAM, massive braking power, nearly on par with Turdz's Porterfield R4 full race pads. It probably helps that I have Azenis Sports while he at the time had his shit tires on, but I did a few more braking runs, and they felt terrific. I guess the R4-S need to heat up a bit, but two hard braking stops were sufficient. On the way home on a breezy night, they feel similar to my Metal Masters in normal braking conditions, very, very streetable, and NO NOISE, hahahaha. Between my superior tires and larger pad surface area/rotor size of Q45's, it probably makes up the difference between Turdz's stock S14 brakes with the race pads fully heated up...of course in his car, I was in the passenger seat (again, he had the crappy tires). Man I can't wait to abuse these on Saturday. Anyone else wrench on their car in preparation for track day?

05-13-2005, 01:38 AM	#16
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 41 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the R4-s and I don't like them at all. I do still have stock rotors and calipers though. I over heat them too fast and I dont think they have enough grab. After this weekend I am swapping in 300z brakes. Still trying to decide on a set of pads for the new brakes.

05-13-2005, 01:52 AM	#17
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	are you on R-Compounds, and how much power are you making? Just curious, because from searching, it seems most people love the R4S

05-13-2005, 01:59 AM	#18
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 41 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stock motor, and I have been through a few different tires. Everything from Azenis Sport to used Dunlops. I think the stock brakes are just too small.

05-13-2005, 03:11 AM	#19
TurDz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not sure but is Falken a divison of Dunlop? I remember going to the japanese website and saw a part of the URL falken-dunlop.jp. anyway...Optionzero, glad those things worked out for you. Since we have weak engines, should we race our stopping power from 80 to 10? haha just wanna get my last midterm at 12 tomorrow overwith (but with a good grade lol) and then maybe I'll give my car a wash. she's sooo dirty. can't wait for this event...see u all there!

05-13-2005, 09:07 AM	#20
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You guys going the 14th or the 15th? __________________ Finally down to 1 car again. Thank god.

05-13-2005, 12:52 PM	#22
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	haha we should do that, Turdz...10 runs each and take the average. Anyone got a g-tech or simple stop watch? Should we buy any more stu ff for tomorrow? we need a cooler, water, ice bags, gatorade maybe...one of us should bring a container of brake fluid just in case, etc

05-13-2005, 04:42 PM	#23
TurDz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, I'm gonna bring the remaining ATE fluid with me, plus some oil. I don't have a cooler...it would be nice to have a good insulated one. also, bring some wood blocks or something for your car at the paddock.

05-13-2005, 07:03 PM	#24
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	did you buy the wooden triangles to stop the car?

05-13-2005, 07:05 PM	#25
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeh ill be there saturday. Tried to finish my brake line bias crap today but I won't have time. Thats ok though cause you dont need much brake at thill __________________ Finally down to 1 car again. Thank god.

05-14-2005, 10:34 PM	#27
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hahahah...that was total ASS KICKERY! Sure, I got passed all day in the newbie group, but LEARNING THE LINE IS AWESOME. If you've never hit the track, you've never lived. Can't wait for the next one. Oh, and having those frickin Shelby Cobras and Corvettes in the same group is really fuggin annoying

05-15-2005, 12:21 AM	#29
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	tell your friend to upload the pix or send them to me via email or AIM, i wanna see the action shots!

05-15-2005, 02:15 AM	#30
givmesumadat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Mateo Age: 34 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yo fellas. i was there. the red s13 with opak racing. i had a radiator problem, but all in all, the day was cool...

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