AutoX - May 15th - Arcadia, CA

[The HACK]

Originally Posted by l4zy

You can thank SSG S's sister for that one! I wanted to get a ride along with you to see how you control your M but I was in the pre-grid when you guys were running! Should have just ditched the car and hopped in...lol

That was Brad, the Chief Instructor in the car with me.

I was thinking of sticking around and giving some e-ticket rides when my wife called at around 12:00. My little 3 year old was wondering "where's daddy?"

Probably should have gone home, appease the little one, and come right back.

That course was designed for the Z4. Short wheel base with a propensity to rotate under throttle lift AND throttle in oversteer makess dancing through the slaloms a task of finding the right rhythm, and with the right "touch" you can literally navigate the entire course with but a couple of light brushes on the brakes. If I had mastered left foot braking there's a couple of places you should literally be on the brake and on the throttle at the same time.

But if you guys really want to get a ride from me, come out to California Speedway and I'll certainly oblige.

[krnnerdboy]

Originally Posted by The HACK

That was Brad, the Chief Instructor in the car with me.

I was thinking of sticking around and giving some e-ticket rides when my wife called at around 12:00. My little 3 year old was wondering "where's daddy?"

Probably should have gone home, appease the little one, and come right back.

That course was designed for the Z4. Short wheel base with a propensity to rotate under throttle lift AND throttle in oversteer makess dancing through the slaloms a task of finding the right rhythm, and with the right "touch" you can literally navigate the entire course with but a couple of light brushes on the brakes. If I had mastered left foot braking there's a couple of places you should literally be on the brake and on the throttle at the same time.

But if you guys really want to get a ride from me, come out to California Speedway and I'll certainly oblige.

That was my first autox and that was the most fun and challenging time I had in a long time! I actually had an instructor hot lap my car and was amazed at how well he controlled the car. I can't wait to get in your car who's well experienced with this chassis...I'm already signed up for the speedway!

It was a pleasure meeting you guys out there, here are some of my pics embarrassingly shot in the wrong settings...I think my brain and hands were still frozen over from being drenched all morning from the "light precipitation" I'm definitely going to be asking david's sister for pointers next time!!

LOL couldn't resist









and here are the shots that I paid for

[Nikki]

nice! that last one is hot

[Finnegan]

Wow! Looks like you all had a great time!

It's wonderful to forum members out there enjoying their cars in a way that's just not possible on the streets!

[Nikki]

They have photos on the Cali Photography website if anyone is interested. I don't really want to pay for photos when people took so many for free but they did get a good mugshot of me:

http://www.caliphotography.com/photo...wImage=1094550

[l4zy]

damn roy they got some nice shots of you! i like the last one too! got you sliding and everything!

wish they took more shots of me...i was pretty set on buying some pics

[krnnerdboy]

Don't lose hope yet, looks like ssgs sister got some good shots, lets wait and see, btw what was her name?

Also I have the driving bug now, I'm trying to sign up for this event if anyones interested? http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505333

looks promising with how the entries are limited to 60.

[The HACK]

I've come to the conclusion long time ago that the ONLY way for anyone to actually get good at ANYTHING, is by doing it over and over again. So if anyone of you want to improve and improve fast, get behind the wheel with a good organization as much as you can and get a good instructor/coach in your passenger seat as much as you can.

I would also highly recommend signing up for the June 10th L.A. Chapter school at California Speedway. If you have a convertible, go rent ANYTHING for a day. Heck go rent a Hyundai for a day, it'll still be worth more than nothing.

[SSG S]

Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

Don't lose hope yet, looks like ssgs sister got some good shots, lets wait and see, btw what was her name?

Also I have the driving bug now, I'm trying to sign up for this event if anyones interested? http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505333

looks promising with how the entries are limited to 60.

Her name's Karina and unfortunately she was gone by the time I got home from work so I just need to wait for her to get back so I could upload all of the pics. Hopefully before I'm asleep :l
As for that event, after what Dennis told us about flipping over in a track, I think im just going to get a little more comfortable with good ol K8 and maybe do a track event towards the end of the year...hopefully sooner.

Originally Posted by The HACK

I've come to the conclusion long time ago that the ONLY way for anyone to actually get good at ANYTHING, is by doing it over and over again. So if anyone of you want to improve and improve fast, get behind the wheel with a good organization as much as you can and get a good instructor/coach in your passenger seat as much as you can.

I would also highly recommend signing up for the June 10th L.A. Chapter school at California Speedway. If you have a convertible, go rent ANYTHING for a day. Heck go rent a Hyundai for a day, it'll still be worth more than nothing.

Does this rule still apply if I have a hardtop on my roady?

[Mthrice]

Nice meeting everybody sunday! What started as a rainy tech and driver meeting, turned into a typical Cali day...Thanks for the headsup L4zy...Also, Roy wins Most Popular award for having like 80 shots on that caliphoto site. I think its the interlagos influence

Scott

Edit: I was there, wasnt I?

[SSG S]

Here are some pics that I paid for as well
I think I could have saved the 37 bucks and would have been pretty happy with the pics sis took... but here they are

[The HACK]

Originally Posted by SSG S

Does this rule still apply if I have a hardtop on my roady?

Unfortunate, the rules are imposed by National. Any convertible MUST meet a very archane rule involving roll-over protection.

I'd rent something fun like a new Mustang or a 370z or something.

[krnnerdboy]

Originally Posted by Mthrice

Nice meeting everybody sunday! What started as a rainy tech and driver meeting, turned into a typical Cali day...Thanks for the headsup L4zy...Also, Roy wins Most Popular award for having like 80 shots on that caliphoto site. I think its the interlagos influence

Scott

Edit: I was there, wasnt I?

Nice! didn't know you were on this forum.

[Mthrice]

Thanks Roy! I didn't take it personally though Good meeting you sunday, and definately see you at some upcoming auto-x...btw the interlagos looks and photographs very well

[l4zy]

Originally Posted by Mthrice

the interlagos looks and photographs very well

I agree, and those Morrs look great on your car too. I think your VS7's look as big as the 20's I had on my car. I wonder how the 20's would have looked if they didnt have a lip.

[l4zy]

decided to make a picture in picture video with my go pro vids

inside camera didnt turn on

anyone have vids to share? would love to see your runs!

[Mthrice]

Nice run Dennis, you practically tracked down that mini! Ill put mine up as soon as I edit it down from 18mins

[Nikki]

I actually ran into traffic on two of my non-timed runs and had to stop completely. The spacing between cars seemed a little off at times throughout the day.

[l4zy]

Originally Posted by Mthrice

Nice run Dennis, you practically tracked down that mini! Ill put mine up as soon as I edit it down from 18mins

what program are you going to use? i found a program called mpeg streamclip that seems to work really well. just pick a start point, an end point, and save.

Originally Posted by Nikki

I actually ran into traffic on two of my non-timed runs and had to stop completely. The spacing between cars seemed a little off at times throughout the day.

yeah i agree. the gaps randall gave us were a lot smaller than what the woman on my 1st run gave. probably wanted to get us back on schedule

[Mthrice]

MORE GOPRO

Heres my 3rd timed lap, I swear no cones

[SSG S]

Nice videos you guys
Were the times from the runs posted anywhere? I would kinda like to know how I did
I need to get a go pro. That thing is pretty cool

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by SSG S

Nice videos you guys
Were the times from the runs posted anywhere? I would kinda like to know how I did
I need to get a go pro. That thing is pretty cool

The times are posted here:

http://www.motorsportreg.com