Who's going and who might be willing to have a codriver? :)
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Who's going and who might be willing to have a codriver? :)
I'm going and I already have a codriver. ;-)
Next . . .
I'm going but I'm not looking for a co-driver. Sorry...
I'm going and trying to con my wife in to driving. As onething said... Next!
That's a possible working Sunday for me. Don't even know if I'll be there. Next...
I might be there...
You better make sure you get him to sign a waiver if you are considering letting him co-drive the BUR! :razz:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Only reason I'm asking for a ride is the wife uses the P5 on the weekends, its the family car with A/C. The T-bird requires way too much money to be able to pass tech for an AX, and even then its a V6 auto boat. I'm willing to pay whomever will let me co-drive's entrance fee. PM me if anyone is intrested.
Thanks,
Dallas
Does this mean I'm going to see you riding the horse at an upcoming show too? Sounds only fair to have you get involved in each others hobbies... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Thankfully I'm all out of parts that can fall off on their own!Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I hope... :-?
That's a funny joke. Seems like I've heard it recently...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave04
I'll loan you Othello, if it will help... he won't hurt you.... muchQuote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Be careful what you say - Murphy is always listening. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
I am going to try and make this my first Auto X.
how many runs on this one?
do i need #'s or anything else a noob might need to know?
Thanks
Bring like some masking tape to tape off numbers, I'm assuming you don't have magnetic ones to slap on. Bring a tire pressure gauge and an air compressor so you can adjust your pressures. A skid lid would be good too, unless you're cool with sharing the loaner helmet with people you don't know and their hygene practices :shock: .
If I'm not smoking crack ER is two heats with three runs each and two Rapid Pax runs at the end you have to pay extra for.
Ya get six runs if you do the Rapide pax, four if you don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by redbullforbreakfast
Equipe Rapide Website!
Get a roll of blue painters masking tape. Easier on the paint and higher visibility too. Bring water, gatorade or some other suitable fluid. Wear comfortable 'running' shoes, bring sunscreen and a hat.Quote:
Originally Posted by redbullforbreakfast
Click this link for lots of great info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
Kewl thanks, I do have one problem though.
I dont mind working doing whatever but I have not been able to run for almost 4 years.
Is that going to be a big problem?
Do you plan on being chased??Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
Kidding... seriously though, unless you get some real arse's in your corner, just explain the situation to the work boss... perhaps they can score you an easy corner or an easier gig elsewhere...
Two things Blaze:
Since you are brand new to autocross, take a look at the two sources mentioned in this thread. Read those "articles" so you'll have an idea what to bring and what to do. Don't worry too much about all the details -- we'll be out there, and we are very happy to help new folks! :thumleft:
- Equipe Rapide has blue painters tape (and duct tape, and masking tape -- but I wouldn't suggest using either of those!) in the trailer, and we'll let you use some for your numbers/letters. Don't buy a roll just for the event... use ER's the first time, see if you like autocross, and if you do, go get some real magnetic numbers/letters.
- There are work assignments that don't require running around -- grid and clean-up leap to mind. The problem you'll have is getting one of those assignments. My suggestion would be to get to the event early and get to the front of the line (like Altiain does)... that way, you'll have a better chance of being able to pick grid. You might have to work 3rd heat (which isn't too bad) or 2nd heat (which is worse because you race 1st heat, work 2nd heat, race 3rd heat), but that will be better than being assigned a corner and potentially having to run/trot/amble.
Thanks Kestrel....I have been excited about doing this since I came out to meet everyone in Mineral Wells.
And got a ride with Tailchaser, I still think he was trying to scare me lol.
great links btw. I am doing reading now.
I am always early to everything so that shouldnt be a problem.
I am looking forward to it, cept for my greasy tires.
i wish I had kept my OEM rims now for R compound tires...oh well, later..
Thanks for all the advice guys.
Nah he always drives like that! :burnrubr:Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
If you think TC will scare you... :twisted:
I have a set that I'm wanting to sell since I'm not going to race my 03. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
How much? and are they 15's or 16's?Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
They are listed over here:
http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=2441
Heck... I think I even gave the General a good scare on Sunday...Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
I liked Tailchaser's new Hankook Tires they were fast, good looking and felt good to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
http://autocross.com/formula1/252_main.jpg
Dang... now the cat's out of the bag...
I want a set of THOSE Hankook's!
I wanna go too! I'm shopping for a helmet right now.
Just lost one of my gigs, hope I will be able to come up with some cash for odds and ends before this event.
Right after I just spent $700. on equipment for my business...crap!
I guess thats the way it works though, I still am going to try real hard to make this one. I am curious about dynoing the car too just to know what its putting out.
Billy how does this relate to the subject at hand? Which would be about the ER Autocross? :???:Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
Blaze, I guess the point to your previous post is that you now may not have the cash for the entry fee. And you want to dyno your car. My advice? If you can only afford one or the other -- a day autocrossing or a few pulls on a dyno -- forget the dyno and come out for a day in a parking lot. You'll learn a lot more about your car (and yourself) at an autocross, and have a lot more fun as well. Of course, if you can afford a new header, you can probably scrape together the entry fee to an autocross. ;)
You don't need any "odds and ends" to participate in a local autocross. They all have loaner helmets and tape for letters/numbers. As long as your car is in proper working order, you don't need to buy or do anything except show up with the entry fee.
Don't think about it, don't talk about it, don't worry about it... just do it!
LOL,..ok ok
Sorry about rambling, I was milling around in my head the cost of a helmet etc.
Not to worry we have come to expect it! :mrgreen: :tongue:Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
:mrgreen::!:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Ramble all you want, but... Just do it! ;-) :razz:
I'm not going to let you out of this one... At least not easily! :twisted:
Since the dyno day has been cancelled, there is no choice to make.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel