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The check is finally in the mail for me! :oops:
I'm supposed to be there but Merv and I keep missing emails!
Argh!
I'm in but have to get my brakes flushed and new rotors and pads installed. Got the parts, now I need the time to do it!
Since I'm selling the miata and dont have money, I'm out :(
Ill be there...
I'll be there. Clutch problem finnaly fixed.
Chris
Damn... I may not pass on brakes or tires.Quote:
- Structural Integrity - no loose parts or damage.
- Front Suspension - no excessive play; ball joints, tie rods, seals, shocks or struts, sway bars, springs, and bushings in good condition.
- Rear Suspension - no excessive play; shocks, springs, seals, sway bars, and bushings in good condition.
- Steering - proper movement and response.
- Brakes - rotors and pads in good condition. Fluid clean and clear.
- Wheels / Bearings - free rotation, hubs tight; no missing lug nuts, properly torqued, center caps removed.
- Throttle Return - free operating and proper springs.
- Battery - properly secured; no corrosion.
- Gas Cap - proper seal.
- Tires - good surface condition, no cracks or blisters; appropriate speed rating, minimum 3/32" tread for street tires.
- Fluids - NO LEAKS. Appropriate levels and fluid types.
- Electrical - good condition.
- Seat Belts - in good condition with positive attachment.
- Helmet - Snell M90 rating, or better, in good condition.
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Loose objects - all loose objects, including floor mats, in the cockpit, trunk, console, and glove box must be removed prior to arrival at the grid.
Time to do some quick wrenching. :cry:
If you have any doubts about any aspect of your car's condition or have never done a track event before, make arrangements to meet up with someone who has.
It's important to your safety and the safety of everyone else on the track. The condition of your tires and brake system is probably the single biggest concern. Some all season radials will withstand track days just fine. Most are asking for trouble. A good brake lock-up on $29 specials from Discount Tire could surprise you within a lap or two with the disturbing whap-whap-whap of sudden tire failure. If you don't trust your tires explicitly, now's a good time to invest in a nice set of Azenises, T1-S's, etc.
Rotors should be clean, true, round and near original thickness (repeated turning or age reduce thickness and ability to dissipate heat - inability to dissipate heat boils fluid, resulting in no brakes). Brake lines should not bulge. Fluid should be no more than 12 months old and lines should have been bled within 6 months. Pads should be Mazda OEM or better - Hawk, Axxis, etc.
Apart from that, if this car is new to you, you (or someone you trust) should inspect all components of the suspension - checking for any rust near suspension mounting points, and checking torque on all suspension bolts.
Once you're home from the track, it's a good idea to do a quick brake bleed to removed the fluid that you probably overheated at the track - no need to completely flush the system - you just want to remove the abused stuff near the calipers.
It's also prudent to recheck all those suspension bolts, especially if any off-roading or excessive curb riding ocurred.
Should we have a pre-tech? So we can verify everyone will pass the official tech :wink: .
I have a coolie pressure bleeder cap! 8)
Maybe we could schedule something!
That would make my day! I'd be more than willing to volunteer my place - if we can fit everyone in the back alley of my house. :wink: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
What, where, and when is this thing? :rambo:
Actually Tech inspections shouuld be done before the event. There is a form available from Merv. (or let me know and I can send it to you. I can also Tech inspect your car.)
You need to get your car inspected before the event and bring the completed sheet with you on April 8th.
For the slackers, inspections on track day can be done but it could delay your track time. Merv has suggested you get the form filled out and the car inspected before the event.
I believe this is the form droptop is talking about.
FWIW, I firmly agree with tailchaser's post. A road course is not the place to be blasé about safety. If you don't think your car is up to the abuse, then you owe it to yourself - and your fellow participants - to kindly stay on the sidelines.
I don't care who ya are that's just funny! :lol: :roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by droptop
On a serious note, if you question the age of any fluid in your car - change it! Antifreeze will deteriorate with age and can cause problems! Brake fluid is a must! And the POS will be getting the transmission fluid changed as well as the rear end!Are you going to Miata's at the Ranch III channelmaniac??Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
Didn't you just change the fluid in your rear-end, POS? Or was that not in the car?
You are correct I did do the rear end! But not the transmision fluid! And I'd like to flush the brake for giggles! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Actually I need to get off my ___ and rebuild my other front calipers! :roll:
I was reading over the sheets Merv figured I'd remind everyone of the start time!
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We will open the track about 6:30AM, to allow plenty of time for everyone to be ready to
roll by 7:30, when there will be a mandatory drivers meeting on the second floor of the club
house. Following this brief meeting, those that desire some classroom instruction will meet
in the first floor classroom. As soon as the safety crew is in place, Group One will be called
to the grid and we will get under way.
Those of y'all going have fun and drive safe! :thumrigh: I expect a full report to be posted POS!
Got an E-mail from Merv, he still has a few openings available for you procrastinating types! :wink:
Yup! Just do it. The most fun you can have with your clothes on. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
OK so it looks like we have the following folks that lurk about here going tommarow.
Majik
Droptop
Mathews2004
Miatamaniac92
Flyin96M
POS
bigDstars
Let me know if I'm missing someone!
Will McD's open in time that we could meet at 377 & 20 for food?
Don't forget to bring a cooler with drinks and stuff, I believe Merv said this was a no frills version of Miatas at the Ranch III!
Also don't forget to have a full tank of gas, you'll be shocked how fast your car will burn thought it when it's on the track!
Oh yea and Majik you may want to bring a coat! :wink:
Don't forget your camera POS!
That goes for the rest of you also! Maybe we can get some pictures! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sammm
I'm there... New brake fluid, new Azenis, new helmet...
Got a pretty good C.B. type deal on a helmet purchased at a Yamaha dealership off of Central in Richardson for $80.... Open face with half visor type that doesn't look too bad.
I do expect to be the slowest person out there tomorrow, but I'm gonna give it heck! I'll be the silver car running with hazards on and talking on my cell phone.
Ok Dad, do you mind calling and waking me up too... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Have fun out there today boyz. I'll be sitting in my office wishing I was out at MSR... :(
They are definately going to have great weather today! 8) Bastards!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
The weather was awesome! The event was awesome! I had the best time out there yesterday it was a great day!! I even bought a couple of T-Shirts! 8)Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Merv ran a great event everything when off without a hitch, and the entire day was problem free!
I reset the Odometer on the POS as I left the house and when I got home it showed 217 miles, it's only 76 Miles round trip to MSR, so we had about 140 Track Miles yesterday! All that for just $75.00, Skweet!
Congrats POS! :D Sounds like a great time was had by all without incident!Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
As POS said, it was a great event. Well worth the price of admission, and a day I'll never forget. I got passed by a girl though, so I have to spend more money on something before next time (shocks?)
We saw one guy in the second group catch air while trying to jump the zig-zag section (Rattlesnake), and numerous people leave the track to "dirt-surf"... Some people had cameras mounted in their car, and I'd love to see those videos...
The free instructors that were provided were worth their weight in gold...
Yep it was a very good day! Had to be the best $75 I have spent in a long time. To bad it cost me more in gas than it did to do the event. :roll:
With Gary's suggested sway bar setup the car handled great and was very predictible. I did manage to dirt surf twice due to driver error though :? I was following Mick for a bit trying to pick up a few pointers and it seems that my pucker factor is to low. Following the bumble bee through big bend was a lesson how to increase one'e pucker factor.
This was the first time out to MSR with the new power and I was very surprised to find out how much easier it was to control than I thought it would be.
All in all it was a good event, but now I am tired and sore but it was all worth it.
When you don't have a turbo or a supercharger you tend to try to find speed in other spots! :shock: :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyin96M
Merv send all us participants a note, using my stealer cut and paste skills I give you the following stats!
Here's the final talley and a few interesting
tid-bits:
1) Forty-four paid entries.
2) Forty-two Miatas.
3) One No-show/No pay.
4) Twenty-three that received registration packets backed out.
5) Estimated total miles on track - 5500
6) Estimated average speed - 63 MPH
7) Estimated average lap time - 1:37.000
8) Fasted lap time - 1:27.335 (SM 18)
9) Most laps - car #9 (only because it was seen on the track in all three groups! Hmmmmmmm......
10) On-track spins - TWO!
11) Four wheels off - eight I get credit for one of these up in boothill :wink:
12) Car contact - none....THANK YOU!
13) Mechanical failures - ONE (cracked radiator)
14) Bottles of water drank - 88
15) Tootsie rolls consumed - 473
I got a few pictures I'll try and post them later today!
I had so much fun yesterday. Without a doubt the best track day I have been too, plus soo much track time.
I was running empty on the last session and had to refill in the middle of it. Took a total of 5 minutes to the gas station and back on track.
The event was very well organized and kept on time. We finished right at 5 I think. Everyone got the 5 alloted sessions each.
The red group was fun to watch.
I stayed in the Novice group the whole time, but had alot of fun and wasn't in traffic too much.
The turbo sure makes passing alot easier though.
Chris
We need to get onto Merv to do this again. I personally liked having 3 groups. It seemed like the right amount of time to wait between sessions. That wore me out and I couldn't use any more sessions than were provided (5). Those that missed this and haven't been to MSR need to!
He has done it before that's why this one was called Miatas at the Ranch III! (I even bought a couple of T-Shirts 8) )Quote:
Originally Posted by bigDstars
Hopefully he will do another one, although it sounds like he didn't break even on this particular event. I'll be sending him a check for $10.00 to assist getting him back to black on this event. I'm sure if all of us who attended yesterday did the same it would certainly help!
As a side benefit it would probably improve our chances for Miatas at the Ranch IV. :wink:
PM me if you need Merv's Address!
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Can you find the canooter in this picture? :shock:
yep. he's standing right there with a blue shirt and a thumbs up! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Behind the camera?