[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by Sejzilla

yea youre right, i just went to the site to register and its all sold out...crap...im not a CCA member

whats bmw cca's policy on taking non-bmws?

Watkins (at least the one I listed above) was not CCA but with NASA so it's not make specific. But given you're not a member, I think wait list priority would go to members first.

Honestly it may be better to skip this one. I had a hard enough time finding lodging 2 weeks ago, at this point you'd have to go pretty far out and it would suck driving 1 hour in the morning to get to the track. Try hitting up the CCA or PCA events since they still have slots open.

[CJ421]

Alright so I checked out the Schattenbaum PCA event.
http://www.schattenbaum.org/Calendar.aspx
For 10/20 - 10/21. So even though it's a PCA event ... and I don't have a Porsche, obviously ... I'm still able to register?

Event details:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...E272E2F32ED7FB

PCA instructed $310
Non-PCA Instructed $340
PCA Solo driver $280
Non-PCA Solo driver $310
Working instructor rate $145

[Sejzilla]

im a nasa member, and not a BMW CCA member...so i need to know if my porsche and nissan friend can get into the CCA event with me

[mid-corner fun]

Originally Posted by CJ421

Alright so I checked out the Schattenbaum PCA event.
http://www.schattenbaum.org/Calendar.aspx
For 10/20 - 10/21. So even though it's a PCA event ... and I don't have a Porsche, obviously ... I'm still able to register?

Yes

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by Sejzilla

im a nasa member, and not a BMW CCA member...so i need to know if my porsche and nissan friend can get into the CCA event with me

Yes, I'm almost certain they can register. As I mentioned earlier, only potential issues is a) no convertibles and b) tinted windows. See my earlier post on how to get around b.

[CJ421]

Alrighty, I am registering for the PCA event on the 20-21. Thanks for the help.

[Sejzilla]

why the hell do they care about tinted windows if we have our windows down anyways?

[turugara]

Originally Posted by Sejzilla

why the hell do they care about tinted windows if we have our windows down anyways?

It's about the rear window and side. The drivers behind need to be able to see what your doing inside the vehicle and they need to be able to see you as they pass you. You'll really get it once you get on the track.

[turugara]

Originally Posted by CJ421

Alrighty, I am registering for the PCA event on the 20-21. Thanks for the help.

Just a heads up. I'm not sure if PCA lends out helmets so I'd recommend that you find yourself one beforehand or confirm that they do lend out helmets and you have one reserved.

"CCA is more focused on instruction, PCA provides more challenge and more track time, a combination of both is probably ideal."

[Sejzilla]

like i said, since we have our windows down and do point-bys, why do they need to see through the rear window? and also ive been to poconos and ive had NO issue whatsoever with tints on anybodys car

[CJ421]

Yeah, I am in the process of finding a helmet.

I have registered for PCA!

[tidyjin]

NJ CCA - NJMP Lightning 10/16-17

PCA Schattenbaum - NJMP Thunderbolt 10/20-21

There may be others I'm missing but this seems about it. I know Trackdaze is down at VIR but doubt anyone would do that drive from tri-state.[/QUOTE]

I am avaialbe on these two, if the NJ CCA - NJMP Lightning on 10/16 is perfect.
I also have not been on track before, Can I come?
THX

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by tidyjin

I am avaialbe on these two, if the NJ CCA - NJMP Lightning on 10/16 is perfect.
I also have not been on track before, Can I come?
THX

I'm not the spokesperson for any of these clubs, lol. But to answer your question, yes anyone is welcome. It's just a matter of registering for each event. Do a google search for NJ BMW CCA or PCA Schattenbaum and it should be pretty self-explanatory from their site on how to register.

[CJ421]

Registration was pretty easy for Schattenbaum - self-explanatory as noted.

I'll be picking up a helmet soon.

Originally Posted by tidyjin

I am avaialbe on these two, if the NJ CCA - NJMP Lightning on 10/16 is perfect.
I also have not been on track before, Can I come?
THX

Check regarding convertibles ...

[tidyjin]

Originally Posted by CJ421

Registration was pretty easy for Schattenbaum - self-explanatory as noted.

I'll be picking up a helmet soon.


Check regarding convertibles ...

I am afraid that my car is 335 converti. If I can take part in the CCA?

[turugara]

Originally Posted by tidyjin

I am afraid that my car is 335 converti. If I can take part in the CCA?

they are really strict on this. You'll need a roll cage...

[tidyjin]

Originally Posted by turugara

they are really strict on this. You'll need a roll cage...

Dam it ~~ I will look for one !

[CJ421]

Here's the tech inspection for the PCA event ...
http://sch.pca.org/LinkClick.aspx?fi...id=159&mid=598

ROLL BARS: All open cars (e.g. cabriolets) MUST have roll bars protection. (Un-deployed of the pop-up bar is not acceptable at NJMP). Boxsters, Targas and 914s are acceptable without add-on rollbars. Sunroofs must be closed while on the track

[tidyjin]

Originally Posted by turugara

they are really strict on this. You'll need a roll cage...

Do you have some suggestions of which roll cage is cheaper with enough use?

[turugara]

Originally Posted by tidyjin

Do you have some suggestions of which roll cage is cheaper with enough use?

I don't think they make a standard roll cage for the E93's. Your best bet is to call up guys like VAC and get them to give you a quote. It's not going to be cheap...

[turugara]

This one looks nifty, for e92 though. Idk if it bolts into e93

http://blog.aeperformance.com/?p=1318

[2wheelsrbetter]

hmm would like to try the cca or pca, we'll see if my car's done by then!