vw151

Where did all the other posts on this topic go?

That's the spirit. It takes a real man with confidence in his masculinity to dress like that. Kudo's to you sir.

Thank you. I'm

Not afraid to show off what my momma gave me.

Yes. Bow down to your corporate overlords and spread free marketing for their product.

Fuck Ducati. DesmOhio is a fine club. If Cali don't like it, they can bitch until the rules are changed in their favor.

Who is Cali?

You guys should do a calendar, like this:

 

http://imgur.com/gallery/vGJCD

Jason. If you need a model for the calendar I'm volunteering. I have way better legs than that guy.

Is two Duc club cool like two popped-collar cool?

 

Seriously though, who's "in charge" or whatever?

Desmohio has not been an official DOC for awhile. so it's more like a replacement than 2.

^^^^ what Dave said

Dave is my friend!!!

so now that i'm home and had some time to type some of this out

 

1. thanks to all the staff that was very... laissez faire (in a good way) with some of our contact during the heats and races, and for patiently taking care of the timing issues

2. thanks to mojoe for putting this together and handing out the goodies

3. it was most excellent to see you guys again

 

the "qualifying" heats/practice were good times, despite the timing issues that messed some people up in the placement for the races.  I was second in my group(s) the during the practice (I think howie was 1st, probably cause of that epic beard), and got moved into the 1st group for the race.  During the race, I was getting chased down like some sad plump puppy in the streets of korea by Mikey B and eventually I either caved under pressure and spun out or got tangled up with someone and never saw him again after he passed me.  My times during that race was still good enough for 2nd in the last race which was to be determined by placement rather than times (unlike the last 2 events, which was strictly by fastest lap time).  We did a nascar style start which is basically the format where we get paraded around to the starting line by the pace car and then we go on the green flag.  Mike and I got away pretty clean, and we were involved in our own little race until we ran into lap traffic and he got tangled up with someone.

 

After that, I was out front for a while until Mojoe in his beastly kart came up on me.  He and I exchanged some kart fluids and went back and forth for the front spot until he fell away at some point (I'm not sure what happened).  He had the slightly stronger kart and I had the slightly under powered one (from what people told me that had driven it before) and we went back and forth changing positions in the braking/accel areas.  After my battle with Mikey and Mojoe, I didn't get to "race" with anyone other than lap traffic and then the race was over all too soon.  My laptimes started at 44.8 in the first session, 44.4 (or something like that) in the second session, and my best during the last race was a 43.99 or something similar.  I think the only one that had a faster laptime than me (in our group anyway) was Joe (vw151) with a best lap time of 43.97 despite a 80ish lb weight disadvantage compared to me which is pretty damn impressive.  For me, the track was really slick so my fastest time was with the slowest kart, which helped me to not spin out like I did the last 2 sessions.

 

Anyway, it was fun winning the race.  Never happens to me when it matters lol.

 

Everyone should buy the pre-season membership package thingamabob as it's a good deal.

 

I think this is the link if it hasn't been linked already

 

http://gpindoor.com/pre-opening-membership-special/

I've been pre-registered since December and I just moved to Indianapolis.  I plan to try to hit this place whenever I'm back into town.    I had a great time too Jbot.   I was in the 46s first session 45s second session and somehow I pulled out a 43.921 in the last session along with some 44s.  Getting to the front for the "race" didn't even come close since I started in 7th. I had a great time trying to sort out each part of the track and find out where there was grip and where there wasn't   It was also fun trying to negotiate passes and figure out how to fend off people from behind me.   2x I remember going down the back straight side by side with someone and getting put into the wall way before the turn.   And of course if someone is behind you coming out of a fast section you just knew they were gonna try and shoot down the inside of you, trying to figure out how to not end up stuck on the wall seemed to be the key to fending people off.  Otherwise, the other 1/2 of the time I got some clean laps and had a lot of fun just trying to get faster and faster.   Definitely an addicting thing when you attach times to the experience.   

What a blast. I still can't believe I managed to shave 1.5 seconds to get jbot. Of course it was fun. It's a race track.

Thanks for the pics. Funny to actually see myself in some.

I visited a few days prior to do some photos. Check them out and like my Facebook page. Pretty please.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.577780132307225.1073741907.109997875752122&type=1&l=43a4f3b0e5

Excellent shots as usual.

Thank you sir.  

would require a spare sd card, mini heat blower, and a fine soldering iron.

This is exactly how I would attempt it,  when he says spare sd card, I would make that the exact same brand and model, in hopes that you have the exact same circuit board.   I'm also interested to hear if you are successful.   Please report back.   

The problem I see is that the soldering on these sort of things is done by tiny robots,  replicating it by hand is difficult if not impossible.   

Is chad going down on the 848 as well?

He does.  I stayed until 10:30 Friday and he and Chad were there until after midnight getting the S setup.  He was railing the thing and learning the new Carbon wheels.  He said it turned in so fast and it took some time to adjust, but he was fucking flying like normal.

 

He's heading to Barber next.  Wish I was able to attend...  

Carbon wheels on 1199? Haven't seen that yet. Sounds like I need t swing by the shop soon. What weekend is he doing barber? Who is the host? STT?

You should've seen me at the race practice for Moto Series Saturday!  Holy shit!!  We changed gearing and matt and I were on the rear wheels all the time.  In some cases where I squared up turn 10, I'd get the wheel down at about the start/finish!  I had Tommy excited.  I passed him in a wheelie and it made him all excited like I am sure you are aware.  Kid has so much passion for this stuff...

Lol,  I love Tommy.  He definitely gets excited.   I really wanted to come ride with you guys that day but funds were short due to some recent speeding tickets (law of numbers caught up with me) and a generator purchase.   I was gonna come out and watch you guys race Sunday but it rained all day.   

Sounds like you are getting dialed in.   It's gonna be fun next year.   Does Matt have another Pani to ride yet?   

 Who's that asshole on the Pani?  ;P

LOL, yah what a jerkoff, doing wheelies at the track day,   I told him NOT to do that.     

There has been a lot of discussion on the internet lately about image quality in relation to money spent on camera and lenses. Words like megapixels, dynamic range, sharpness are some of the adjectives being thrown around. I don't want to bore you with the technical details or high cost of my equipment. I figured I'd throw my hat in the ring and share 74 images from track days and races from the summer that I feel represent my work well. They are full resolution and not watermarked and you are welcome to use them on Facebook and share them with your friends or print them (you could be in one). All I ask is that you please give credit to EEI. And while you are at it, take some time to look at the quality of these images, I challenge you to compare it to photos you have purchased from anyone else. I am confident you will find it's as good as anything you've seen. If it isn't, please send me a message and let me know what you liked about the other photographer's work. Show me an example. I will listen and learn. Call it a customer critique, after all YOU are why I'm here.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvvzy1v44od0xbs/zy_jtUdWZy

My Mom's family lives in that area.   If you meet anyone with the last name of Pohlman (there is a good chance you will)  They are likely related to me.    My name is Joseph Hansen for when this happens.   

Where do I cast my vote?   

Overall I like the new bike, mostly because I love the new design of the 1199, however I am a bit disappointed that they dropped the SSSA, I know it's not on every ducati, but I've always felt it was one of the cool trick parts that sets a ducati apart.   Having said that the 999 is one of my favorite designs of all time.  I know, contradictory.    

Otherwise,   I'm waiting to hear some feedback from the guys that go and track this thing.   It's always interesting to see what people like and don't like.  For instance the slow turn in of the 1098/848 vs it's predecessors and then the offset triples people started producing to correct the issue.    I am guessing the 899 has addressed this as I believe the 1199 turns in much faster than the previous bikes, but, time will tell and we will see.   If nothing else I'm sure it will sound and look sweet sitting next to any Japanese bike, the ducati's have always been good at that.   

Those who ordered CDs, It's been a very busy few weeks but I am almost done sorting photos for CDs and will have them burned and shipped by end of week. If you don't see them in the mail by mid next week then you may yell at me via email, facebook or phone.  

If you've been waiting to buy a CD, this would be an excellent day to order one with a short turn around time as it'll likely ship with the rest of them. 

None the less, they are looking very good and I think you will all be very happy with the number and quality of the images.

Thanks for your patience. 

- Joe

Those who ordered CDs, It's been a very busy few weeks but I am almost done sorting photos for CDs and will have them burned and shipped by end of week. If you don't see them in the mail by mid next week then you may yell at me via email, facebook or phone.  

If you've been waiting to buy a CD, this would be an excellent day to order one with a short turn around time as it'll likely ship with the rest of them. 

None the less, they are looking very good and I think you will all be very happy with the number and quality of the images.

Thanks for your patience. 

- Joe

Reminds me of the Rolls Royce kits for VW beetles in the 70s

 

 

 

That is actually pretty cool  ...... hey where is that?   I've seen that rot iron VW bug before at the Dayton Concourr d'elegance   

I meant  Who's  a contraction for Who is, not whose.    

Gorgeous Joe/Kevin!

Whose Kevin?   Thank you.