xlr8tn Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 glad to see everyone signing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 You bring the coke, I'll bring the ass. Deal :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Signed up, unprepared car, unprepared driver, but I'll be there Sunday at least to observe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98GrdPoundr Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 paid for Wayne Wollenbergh 84 mustang any chance the concessions will be open or should be plan on bringing our own food ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Signed up, unprepared car, unprepared driver, but I'll be there Sunday at least to observe. Should be fun to see that luxury hot rod go down the track. I have only been down a track 3 times ever so you wont be the only one . The first time I went down a track I let off way early,2nd time I spun forever,3rd time spun got sideways a little and let out. So I have never even had a good clean run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Should be fun to see that luxury hot rod go down the track. I have only been down a track 3 times ever so you wont be the only one . The first time I went down a track I let off way early,2nd time I spun forever,3rd time spun got sideways a little and let out. So I have never even had a good clean run. I figured with as old as you are you'd of gone down the track more.... lol I keeeed I keeeeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I figured with as old as you are you'd of gone down the track more.... lol I keeeed I keeeeed Ha Ha. I needed a good laugh. Nope have had a lot of fast cars but never took the time to go to the track with them,just played with them on the street.The street is no place to play anymore so now I want to hit the track.I use to cruise morse road when it was the place to go and play,god that was a long time ago. I am old dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 paid for Wayne Wollenbergh 84 mustang any chance the concessions will be open or should be plan on bringing our own food ? sweet, waynes coming lol is jason to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Should be fun to see that luxury hot rod go down the track. I have only been down a track 3 times ever so you wont be the only one . The first time I went down a track I let off way early,2nd time I spun forever,3rd time spun got sideways a little and let out. So I have never even had a good clean run.Thanks for the words of encouragement. There won't be any shortage of coaches around if I do decide to try it. Right now the dilemma is what to do with the traction control. Even when it's put into de-activated mode, it still will apply brakes to any slipping wheel. When it's on, it also uses a throttle cut-off. It would also have been good to have had some dyno work done before the weekend, but I figure at least as it is it will give me a benchmark I can try to improve on in the future..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 probably a dumb question, but ive never been to one of these track days yet, do we need to have anything to get in, or are they just gonna have a list or something at the gate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Gary, I knwo uve got slicks or drs...... I need to borrow some from some one willing to payyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for the words of encouragement. There won't be any shortage of coaches around if I do decide to try it. Right now the dilemma is what to do with the traction control. Even when it's put into de-activated mode, it still will apply brakes to any slipping wheel. When it's on, it also uses a throttle cut-off. It would also have been good to have had some dyno work done before the weekend, but I figure at least as it is it will give me a benchmark I can try to improve on in the future..... So glad to see you making it out for this. Is that yaw control that you can't turn off? and +1 for the baseline runs. EVERYONE WILL BE WATCHING YOU!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Gary, I knwo uve got slicks or drs...... I need to borrow some from some one willing to payyy id help ya with that, but i dont know anyone else that has any that isnt using them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for the words of encouragement. There won't be any shortage of coaches around if I do decide to try it. Right now the dilemma is what to do with the traction control. Even when it's put into de-activated mode, it still will apply brakes to any slipping wheel. When it's on, it also uses a throttle cut-off. It would also have been good to have had some dyno work done before the weekend, but I figure at least as it is it will give me a benchmark I can try to improve on in the future..... Find that sweet spot where you can launch it without the tires spinning. I've actually had better launches a 2k than 3k depending on how good or bad the prep is. I say ignore the tree the first couple of passes and work on what RPM you should launch at. Then after each pass check your tire pressure and adjust that a little too. There will be enough of us there to help everyone out. I think I'm going to have Ray run my car so I can compare his video to mine later and check a few things. When you get there just drive right in and park. Then look for the sexy black guy with the participant list. If you dont see him look for the even sexier jew-ish guy driving a green cruise missile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 So glad to see you making it out for this. Is that yaw control that you can't turn off? and +1 for the baseline runs. EVERYONE WILL BE WATCHING YOU!! Well, if nothing else, I may provide some comic relief. The car is not here right now, so I don't have the owner's manual in hand, but if memory serves, the button is ESP (electronic stability program) and it has only two settings: on and off. I remember reading in the (400+ page) owner's manual that even turning the setting off does not stop the system from braking a spinning tire, not necessarily in response to yaw. I obviously need to learn more about this .... I'll check the MB racing forum, there are actually a few guys who drag these beasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 When you get there just drive right in and park. Then look for the sexy black guy with the participant list. If you dont see him look for the even sexier jew-ish guy driving a green cruise missile. Hmmm. How about I just look for you instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for the words of encouragement. There won't be any shortage of coaches around if I do decide to try it. Right now the dilemma is what to do with the traction control. Even when it's put into de-activated mode, it still will apply brakes to any slipping wheel. When it's on, it also uses a throttle cut-off. It would also have been good to have had some dyno work done before the weekend, but I figure at least as it is it will give me a benchmark I can try to improve on in the future..... One thing for sure with that many safety devices you should not get out of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white01 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I wish it was only 90 minutes away. ANyone find me slicks yet????? I have a set of 28" Hoosiers on 16" Baja rims you can use if I come. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 so how many cars are registered now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hmmm. How about I just look for you instead? Zing! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I have a set of 28" Hoosiers on 16" Baja rims you can use if I come. Rich Problem taken care of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white01 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I should be able to make it. Is it OK to pay at the gate just in case I can't come? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I should be able to make it. Is it OK to pay at the gate just in case I can't come? Rich If not man i can pay up now for you, then you can give me the cash at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white01 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 If not man i can pay up now for you, then you can give me the cash at the track. Thats cool....I'll bring the slicks. I'm trying out my MT drag radials . Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white01 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I just payed my way. See you all there. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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