niks325i Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Ok, I'm there for sure. Just not sure what I am driving yet. I'll bring $ and pay there I guess.Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_TT Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Saturday A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 16. High minus 14.hehe could become more fun....maybe we should bring some shovels and brooms to keep the ice racing going even in the snow...and by we i really mean others, because my car's toooooo small i'm really looking forward to it. i hope we can have alot of pictures and video's posted shortly after so we can all enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackmike Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 how do you think a stock outback with al-season tires will do? i will be taking pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'm going to have to shake a nasty cold to make it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niks325i Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 how do you think a stock outback with al-season tires will do? i will be taking pictures...Better than a WRX with bald summer tires! Or, a rwd BMW (Circa 2 years ago.)Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Note that a group of us are planning to go to the Chicken Chef in St. Malo for supper after the event. This event wouldn't happen without their sponsorship, lets give them some business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niks325i Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 i'll bring my camera too. I want to try out the 300mm lens :)Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagt Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 i will be coming to, who do i pay if i'm not set up with paypal? or can i just pay when i'm there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm not sure who'll be doing registration, but paying there is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I can borrow a video camera from my high school and put together a little highlight video if you guys want. ;)P.S. My BONE stock 2.5i with the crappy RE92's is going to be slow as HELL! Don't laugh at me...I'm just trying to learn how to control my car and become a better driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi_Sue Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 P.S. My BONE stock 2.5i with the crappy RE92's is going to be slow as HELL! Don't laugh at me...I'm just trying to learn how to control my car and become a better driver. Both of those are very worthy goals. Welcome aboard! I noticed that a new Subie owning member had signed up the other day. When I first started Autocross I was sure that everyone would watch my runs and laugh, but it really doesn't happen that way. Yes you may be slow and people may watch you, but we won't laugh and any comments are usually meant to help you improve.Come out and have some fun while learning. Look forward to meeting you!Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks for all the kind words, see ya Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niks325i Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Is there another date that this is happening in Feb or is Jan 27th the only one?Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Just the one this year. Demand isn't that high so having another is very unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForesterCarlin Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Dangit...I wanted to be able to make it to the next one..guess that isn't going to be this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 well after debating, i'm going to attend! is there going to be a group heading out on Saturday? like maybe a breakfast kind of thing. i wouldn't mind jumping in on that.hey brownboy, this is toiletduck from nasioc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirr0bin Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 is there going to be a group heading out on Saturday? like maybe a breakfast kind of thing. i wouldn't mind jumping in on that. http://www.wpg-autox.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10793 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 well after debating' date=' i'm going to attend! is there going to be a group heading out on Saturday? like maybe a breakfast kind of thing. i wouldn't mind jumping in on that.hey brownboy, this is toiletduck from nasioc.[/quote']Sup dude? McDicks on Lag...be there or be square! There at 8, leaving 8:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad4tt Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I can't register on PayPal! I only have eChecks available. is their any way I can get signed up and pay someone at the event?-real name: Ashton Babb-car: 1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE-Street Rubber, 2wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi_Sue Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Don't worry Quad4tt, registration won't fill up and there is lots of room for more participants. I'm using my laptop for registration and timing and scoring so I'll try to get you entered in before hand, thanks for the info.All you have to do is arrive between 9:00 and 9:55 AM to check in, and you can pay at that time.See you tomorrow!Sue *btw, WSCC does not accept eChecks, so anyone in that situation will want to get it sorted out before registration for summer events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi_Sue Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I have a question and I'm sure others are wondering too so I'll post it.What is the approach to take with tires for these events? Do we run them at normal street pressures, put more air in like we do for summer events, or let air out to run them softer?Thanks!Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917guy Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 tire testingMark went to the National Science Fair with a tire tester. I still have it. It measures traction forces of a pair of tires. You could tow it on ice etc and measure the effects of pressure, tractionizing etc.Asking around a bit on Sunday at the races would gain a lot too. Soft is better than hard on ice.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Ice racers run lower pressures, but run tubes so that if they hit a bank and the tire gets pulled away from the wheel for a split second it won't go flat.For just having fun, I'd leave them at street pressures or 10% lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917guy Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 pressure issuesOne limit on soft tires and ice racing is that even at -5C, tires can come apart from overheating/underinflation. Lotsa tires have died violently in MB ice race competition.I have tubes in my tires for tomorrow, partly for the safety issue Corey mentioned, partly because the beads were so torn up by previous owners.My summer rims have perimeter bolts to make really sure the tires do not slip off. The off-road guys go even further, with a plate bolted on to retain the bead in place; that makes the tire-rim system pretty bulletproof.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mixed_menace Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Can't wait, I'll be bringing over a group again =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_TT Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Just so you know and so maybe we can gauge intrest, my parents are going to come with a bbq and we're gonna have some buffalo smokies for ya guys. just to cover cost so i'll be like a buck or something but we should have everything there like buns and condiments and such for ya guys i know last couple years i've been pretty hungry and sandwiches aren't as nice as something warm. i think these things are good, so i hope you guys enjoy them. cya tommmorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadge Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Trevor and I were planning to bring his little turbo firefly but now I have to work on Saturday. Have fun, I'll be looking for photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrdriver Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 How long do you think this event will go? I am coming to check it out but I can't leave Wpg until 1230ish. Will there still be runs in the afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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