Hmm that doesnt make sense. I thought ham was on the white phone.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
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Hmm that doesnt make sense. I thought ham was on the white phone.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Now I've got to dig out the "Airplane!" DVD and watch it tonight.
Wow, what a day. Thanks again to Doug for letting be co-drive the first half of the event and Robert for loaning me two wheels. I guess that's what I get for cutting it so close with my tires. I put the Miata on jacks as soon as I got home and took the wheels and new tires up to the tire place to have them mounted.
Anyone get any details on the plane crash?
It was great seeing everyone there.
Looks like there were deaths in the plane crash. :(
http://cbs11tv.com/local/local_story_315180537.html
wow...that's really a shame. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Jerett, what happened to your tires? Cord them? Didn't you just put them on in June? How many runs/miles? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
blackzx3_13, pay attention to this one:!:
SA
Woot! I had fun. Time to go shopping...
You guys see the plane go down?Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Yup.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
Not me. I was working corner 5 and was busy watching S2000's zip by on both sides of me.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
What ya going to be shopping for???Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Nice job today by my Onething he was flying! :burnrubr:
Fun course, it's hard to believe the S2K Season is already over!
You are welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I had fun today, even though I was DFL Miata.
As usual, great to see everyone. Even if you ::EvilBana 's do :drive: faster than me.::Rant::
Golf clubs?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Good question, SixAce. I was meaning to see how many races I got from them and you just reminded me.
Yes, I put them on July 18th. Based on results from web sites, here are the races they saw:
ER #5 Pennington
ER #6 Pennington
ER #7 Pennington
ER #8 Mineral Wells
ER #9 Mineral Wells
ER #10 Mineral Wells
Lonestar BMW #5 Mineral Wells
Lonestar BMW #8 Mineral Wells
PCA Autocross #5 Mineral Wells
S2K #3 Mineral Wells
S2K #4 Mineral Wells
S2K #5 Mineral Wells (rear tires only)
SCCA #5 Mineral Wells
SCCA #6 Mineral Wells
SCCA #7 TMS Bus Lot
SCCA #8 TMS Road Course
I guess 16 races, mostly at Mineral Wells.
Good choice! ::Flag::Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
76 runs seems a little thin for "street" tires... how many miles since July?Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I asked him if he was going to be next to leave the Miata fold..I think he said yes. ::StirThePQuote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
I think he's planning on keeping the Miata... but he's got a diesel Jetta he'd be happy to sell you! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
I had fun today, at least during the regular runs. Not so much during the fun runs. The Elise is an impressive car, but it has some, uh... interesting braking quirks. :?
Sad to hear about the people in the plane crash. I still can't believe I never saw a thing.
Yeah man I hope your day got better! I had a fun battle with Miatamoto and we are waiting on the official recount for the results. I have a bad feeling though, he was really fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Don't you mean 'breaking quirks' ? ::BaHump::Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
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Originally Posted by altiain
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Originally Posted by sammm
I broke a quirk once... a little topical cream and it was all better. :D
Fun course! We ended up finding my lost/fastest run in the computer. I ended up running a 77.2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majik
Fun runs were great! Big thanks to Altiain for letting me drive one of the B-stock monsters. I've always loved the RX-8, throw in some R-comps and Konis and WOW!
I don't know if I should thank or curse Titus (not because of rain). His car was a blast to drive, but now I want a supercharger!
I should have some video to post in a little while.
I show 89 runs, but who's counting? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
I probably put about 1000 miles on the tires. Too lazy to go look at the exact miles.
I remember that I was way overly agressive at the first two events (mineral Wells) after buying the tires and it really put the hurt on them. Not having the sway bar also had me drifting too much. The level of wear decreased after that.
::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Another fun S2K event. ::Flag:: Congrats to Miatamoto for winning Miata class. I think Majik took second and Robert third. Morning was chilly, but the afternoon session was beautiful.
It was a very eventful day for sure. Lots of weird/strange things happenend, including during my ride home.
You gonna leave us hanging?Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
I had just merged on to 35W North bound off of I-30. When I did traffic in the right lane was completely stopped. Long line of cars and a Honda Valkyrie Interstate (which I had admired earlier) was last in line. I was off to the right, trying to angle in and merge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
A GMC Jimmy came over the crest of the road behind me and obviously wasn't paying attention. I knew what was next. I was about 5' away when they got hit. The Jimmy locked up the brakes and swerved to their left. They clipped the back end of the Valk and sent the 2 riders flying. Older couple, both wearing helmets and safety gear. No blood and they were both conscious. I jumped out of my car, helped the lady sit up and helped the guy pick up his bike and push it to the shoulder. She thought one of her arms were broken, but it could have been much worse. Very sobering. :(
Wow...
I really hate that merge. Really. I think Dave04 will attest that I took a very interesting line the last time he followed me through that merge. Still makes me shudder.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Yeah that is a horrible place. Almost makes me want to take 30east -820north when I head to Sammm's place.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Sammy you need to follow me back from MW one day, I don't even get on 30, take the back roads to Jackboro Hwy, then down to 820.
Real nice of you to help those folks 99% of people would just drive on by those folks. :clap:
Wow, scary stuff Sammm!
So Majik, what's going to happen? Both of us have 2 1st place finishes and 2 2nd place finishes. Do we share the first place trophy? You can pick it up from my place every other week. ;)
I think the tiebraker is the first to complete a COMPLETE circuit of the chirstmas lights drive around Highland Park...Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I managed 230 runs, between events and schools, and about 12,000 highway miles on my set of Falken RT-215, in about 14 months. They are slicks now, but are not corded.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
jrj512 has only one corded tire, the other three looked OK.
If that tire is always mounted in the same spot (RF), I wonder if a caliper is hanging or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by cone-cerned
I am bleeding the brakes today before I put my wheels back on to see if that helps. Hopefully it will be that easy, but it rarely is.
BTW, does trying to use my tires until they reach the cords help my chances for induction to TCB?
I want it for Christmas!Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I figure we can tie break by using the best excuse for why we missed event #4. I was moving, I think you were being a :cat: and said you were "sick" We can set up a poll for people to decide :-).
Since you didn't actually race on them, we'll have to go to the judges.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
If they use the same scoring system as last year, Thomas wins by 1 point. Why? Because you forgot the appearance of Mr Wooten at event 1. He actually took 1st place, with Marc in 2nd and Thomas in 3rd. 1st is worth 9 pts, 6 for 2nd, and 4 for 3rd.
Thomas's 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 1st is worth 28 pts.
Marc's 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 2nd is worth 27 pts.