Next Sunday @ MSR. Who's in?
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Next Sunday @ MSR. Who's in?
The Maverick Region of the Porsche Club of America time trial? I'm in.
I registered. I hope I make the cut. Travis and Robyn told me at the hotel this past weekend that they haven't culled the list yet, but they are already at the max number of registrants, and that previous DE is a requirement. I have no DE experience besides Miatas@Hallett this past weekend. I participated in the PCA Time Trials in Mineral Wells back in May, but that's not DE. I did try to increase my chances by telling them that I'm always delighted to do corner work!
Miatas are allowed with no rollbar as long as the top is up right?
You may need to be on street tires and not R-comps, also.
That is what I used to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Davidss
When will we find out if we made the cut? I got a confirmation, saying my CC has been charged already. I would think they wouldn't send that out if you weren't going to be able to run.
Cut off for registration is Wednesday, the 15th, so I guess we'll find out some time between then and the weekend.
Your card will get refunded if you're cut. That's what Robyn told me.
My status on the clubregistration site is now showing "Confirmed".
I just received an email with my drivers packet. I noticed the tech form includes a line for a roll bar. Since I don't have one, or a hard top, I may not be eligible to run. I have sent Travis a note asking him to clarify the rule on this.
You can run with the soft top up. Or at least I used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by riverman1
I'm curious about that too, Chris. Please let us know what you find out.
Just spoke with Travis. He said running with the soft top up will be fine.
I actually have a roll bar, sitting in the garage, so I am going to try to get it installed Saturday so this will not be an issue in the future.
Roll bars are cool , but take a long time to install and usually result in less effective working seatbelts . I'd expect it to take longer than expected if first time... And on track you want your seatbelt tight as possible to keep you in your seat with the higher continuos g-forces
I my experience installing roll bars, if you try to do this yourself only, it will be a very long day.
If you have 3-4 friends helping, then it will be 1/2 day work.
^This x 1000
I need 3 or 4 friends to help me! I'm buying lunch for my friends -- I just need to see when and where!
I would put in the roll bar, a soft top isn't going to do jack crap to protect you if you flip.
Wreckless Ray!Quote:
Originally Posted by itsnota911
Actually, the soft top boughs will break, impale you and put you out of your misery more quickly. So . . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
I have read up on the install and have been putting it off because of how time consuming it is. I asked TD how much they charge and the $500 quote confirmed what I had read. As the saying goes...No guts, no glory.
Now if I just had 3 or 4 friends :(
Post up a Tech day request on an off weekend. Offer food, drinks, etc. You may get some takers.
It costs a fair bit to install one because it is a long, physical job, even for experienced installers. It will take an inexperienced installer a full 10+ hour day, if not more. You also need to have the correct long drill bit.
Its like a softop; most people are capable of doing it, but it will take a very long, frustrating weekend to get it right if you've not done one before. Unlike a softop, your personal safety depends on a proper install if you ever have to use it!
Yes, you will definitely need the long big drill bit. I did this twice. The first time I did it myself with an extra pair of hands to lift the bar into the car. Measures many times and drill once! No second chance! One side is very close the fuel line. Be careful!. I found it easier to drill one hole from the top, fix the bar in position with that hole and than drill the other three holes from the bottom using the backing plate as template. Trimming the interior pieces takes time and don't rush.
I will be at the Whataburger on 377 just south of I-20 from 6:15-6:45 if anyone wants to join me for breakfast.
This adds weight to the car. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I'll poop, first.Quote:
Originally Posted by hornetball
My fastest today.
https://youtu.be/yYXPN9rRccA
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