Houston SCCA A/X 1-6-08

[Robert]

I am thinking about going if the weather is nice. It is at the dog track. I want to try out the new toy. Anybody else thinking about going? You know you want to.

[POS Racing]

I want to try out the new toy.

What new toy??

My Koni's are in a box in my garage so I don't think I'll make it......

[CosmosMpower]

What new toy?? ......

What he said...I think my head would explode from the stage 2 driving 3 hours to Houston and back.

[altiain]

What he said...I think my head would explode from the stage 2 driving 3 hours to Houston and back.

You're the one that wanted that little tin can.

[CosmosMpower]

You're the one that wanted that little tin can.

Yep and I just put a set of earplugs in it yesterday. It's actually not bad driving around town but it droooones on the highway. At least I don't have to stop for gas twice just to get to Houston now and a VW GTI won't kick my butt on the street

[altiain]

Hey! I can get from my house in Murphy all the way to downtown Houston on a single tank... and I can bring more than a sandwich along with me for the ride.

[Miatamoto]

Yep and I just put a set of earplugs in it yesterday. It's actually not bad driving around town but it droooones on the highway. At least I don't have to stop for gas twice just to get to Houston now and a VW GTI won't kick my butt on the street

Street racing is bad... mmmkay.

... and you know you only have to stop once for gas on the way to Houston.

[Robert]

rioyellows2k on the s2000 forum made me a good deal on their blue S2000 CR. Feels real good in the corners on the sticky street tires. Can't wait to see how it does on R's

[Miatamoto]

rioyellows2k on the s2000 forum made me a good deal on their blue S2000 CR. Feels real good in the corners on the sticky street tires. Can't wait to see how it does on R's

SUHWHEET!!!

I can't wait to see it!

[altiain]

Congrats on the new toy, Robert!

[sammm]

rioyellows2k on the s2000 forum made me a good deal on their blue S2000 CR. Feels real good in the corners on the sticky street tires. Can't wait to see how it does on R's

Congrats Robert! You keeping your other S2K?

[jrj512]

Wow, that's cool! Look forward to seeing it.

[CosmosMpower]

Wow, is that thing official for AS next season? Those are beautiful, saw the very one a while back.

[Robert]

Thanks guys, I traded in the yellow car.

CosmosMpower,

Yes they are in AS next season at least for now. After driving it I think it may get moved if it is as fast as I think, but it is hard to tell how much is just the sticky tires.

[ken o]

Get these for the Elise, http://racequiet.com/. I had them for the S2000 when I had the single Ti on it.

Nice on the S2000 CR.

Hmm Houston on 1/6. I might try to make it out to ECR.

[CosmosMpower]

Get these for the Elise, http://racequiet.com/. I had them for the S2000 when I had the single Ti on it.

Nice on the S2000 CR.

Hmm Houston on 1/6. I might try to make it out to ECR.

42 db noise reduction is a bit hard to believe. Even the best in ear headphones ($400 shures etc) only block 25 db max and I believe in ear phone earplugs are mid 30's. Did those really work as good as advertised? I just bought a set of Ultimate Ears Pro fi 5 IEMs, haven't tried them in the car yet.

[altiain]

If you really want to block out some noise, let me know. I have a friend who is an audiologist that specializes in custom earplugs.

[Magma]

If you really want to block out some noise, let me know. I have a friend who is an audiologist that specializes in custom earplugs.

That is really the way to go. the custom ones I had would block the sound of a very large caliber rifle with a muzzle break.

[CosmosMpower]

If you really want to block out some noise, let me know. I have a friend who is an audiologist that specializes in custom earplugs.

Pricey I assume? Also wouldn't it be a bit unsafe to drive a car and not be able to hear anything at all? Are there any legality issues with earplugs/headphones in a car?

[altiain]

Depends on what you consider pricey. She has offered to fit me for a set for ~$400. I don't know what the retail price is.

Personally, I'm a big fan of disposable foam earplugs. I keep several sets in my work jacket, and I wear them religiously when I'm out on a machine at work. If I drop one down a blasthole it doesn't cost me anything, which wouldn't be the case with $400 custom ones.