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Great event yesterday. Car felt great with the new hi-flow cat. Much more powerful, which makes me wonder how long the old one had been failing. Too bad I couldn't stay off the cones and capitalize on the newfound speed.
Sorry to see the mechanicals, glad those involved made it home safely. Hope to see you guys at the next one - but can we dial the heat down a bit? I think I almost passed out putting the car back together during third heat.
Results for TX Region SCCA Event #5:
http://www.autocross.com/tr/modules/...dex.php?id=79/
TX Region SCCA Event #5 photos by Terry & Amy Fair / Vorshlag Motorsports -
http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E...70757475_nZacV
Who are "John" Wagner and Jeremy "Folley"? :wink:
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Originally Posted by nealb
...and none of the mod cars broke Sunday! The mod car drivers will no longer stand for the broken racecar jokes! ;)
FWIW one day while washing the RX-7 I noticed a crack on a factory wheel. Granted the initial batch were known for doing it and the wheel was about 15 years old at the time but it was one of the wheels I only used on the street (I must drive hard?). I placed the wheel in my hydraulic press to ensure complete and obvious destruction. It's now a hose reel.
It was a Street Mod car. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Prova7
A little hot, but definitely a fun event. Thank you very much Altiain for letting me drive your car! It's a blast to drive and has especially amazing brakes. If I can ever return the favor please let me know.
My fastest run.
^ Thankfully Mark never had a hold of Iain's keys during the event ;)
That was a good looking run!Quote:
Originally Posted by cone-cerned
/\ +1 Wow Doug... very good looking run indeed!
You two are too kind. Thank you.
very smooth, doug. I like the line you took through the two big turns in the around the second slalom.
Let's see, grid's fault, starter's fault, tech's fault.... got anyone else you want to toss under the bus?:punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by SixAce
I still blame grid for sending the starter (aka me) the defective Miata. ;-)
Actually,we need to blame registration for sending you a defective car & twisted driver....Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Wow, what a fun event, other than the 100+ degree heat and 2 1/2 hour heat ::Rant::. At least everyone was okay. Nothing like seeing a wheel go a-rollin like that.
First off here are some photo's that my wife took from the 3rd heat. It was too hot for her to come out early and shoot. So if you were running in another heat and were wanting some photo's, I'm sorry. Blame the 100+ degree heat. ;)
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Let's see, the first video is from my first run. I would have had more video's of faster runs but my camera decided to stop working. Blame the heat...
The second video here is of my last, and quickest, run. Shot with the same camera as the photos. Cannon 7D. At least the heat didn't kill it...
Brandon's first run of the day...
Great job driving everyone!
See you all out there at the next event, hopefully well hydrated!
mwahahaha...I love it when a plan comes together! ::EvilBanaQuote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
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Originally Posted by Steve E
I know Dan (SixAce) and he's joking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve E
LOL! I just now got that... I guess I'm a little slow. ;-) It's true I can't be trusted with a set of keys for many reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prova7
My best of the 2 runs I made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht6oJtLxMDA
Ken, I love that video setup you have. The overlay and data logging is sweet. Are you overlaying it yourself or syncing it in with an integrated system?
Nice run as well! Blistering quick!
I am using MaxQData to capture the data via GPS.
I am recording the video via Aiptek HD.
At home I use Movie Maker in Windows 7 to convert to wmv.
I use MaxQData on the desktop to pair the data and video and create the overlay.
I then use Movie Maker to add a title.
You can build the system by ordering the software from MaxQData, sourcing a GPs buletooth puck, and a Windows Mobile PDA.
Should be right about $300 for all if you find the PDA used.
http://www.maxqdata.com/DIY.htm
It would appear as though MaxQData is going through a rough time... I may give it a bit before moving forward. Thanks for the info though!
Ken O at an SCCA event... so I miss one event all year and it turns out to be the one where we offered ice cream. (that was one of my all time favorite lines from this board)
Seriously... sorry I missed it. If it makes anyone feel any better I was in the heat too - the heat index in OK City was 115 on Saturday, and the kids were playing soccer in it.
Yep, ice cream served by Hooter girls.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JfMCBh1sJQ