Thunderhill w/ NCRC on September 7th

meepster · 08-15-2011, 11:07 PM

Still plenty of space in the NCRC September 7th event at Thunderhill:
http://www.ncracing.org/events.php

Only $99!

dbjb · 08-16-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by meepster

Still plenty of space in the NCRC September 7th event at Thunderhill:
http://www.ncracing.org/events.php

Only $99!

Are you running Point By or Solo? Let me know ASAP so I can reserve my spot.

meepster · 08-17-2011, 02:18 AM

Point by. If they run out of space, drop me a line and I'll go down to solo.

dbjb · 08-17-2011, 04:21 AM

I'm in for the 7th. Almost full!
I'm thinking since this is a Wednesday event, it won't be as busy. Other benefits are we're running the Cyclone (prefer that over the bypass) and it's pass anywhere. Hope that means less traffic and better times. First time running with NCRC. Fingers crossed.

meepster · 08-17-2011, 06:24 PM

Cool, I've never run the cyclone, should be interesting. Any tips?

jbass524 · 08-17-2011, 07:11 PM

Hmmmm....Cyclone. It's the proper way around Thunderhill.

dbjb · 08-18-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by meepster

Cool, I've never run the cyclone, should be interesting. Any tips?

IIRC, Ride the right edge, Hard left at top to hit the apex, straighten the wheel and ride down. It's a lot of fun. Can't see anything. Somewhat similar to turn 9 but slower, harder turn, and quicker ascent/descent.

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Originally Posted by jbass524

Hmmmm....Cyclone. It's the proper way around Thunderhill.

So, you're in?

jbass524 · 08-18-2011, 01:51 PM

I'm not in. Looking to Infineon later in Sept. The 2:09 data file I sent you is with the cyclone. Gotta find the 2:08 data file with the cyclone. That translates to a 2:05-2:06 with the bypass.

I would love to be there and do some ride alongs. I think you guys could easily pull 3 seconds off your best times with just a little information.

Syndicategt · 08-18-2011, 02:00 PM

I can't make it guys...so sorry

I will be at Infineon on 24 Sept though

dbjb · 08-18-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jbass524

I'm not in. Looking to Infineon later in Sept. The 2:09 data file I sent you is with the cyclone. Gotta find the 2:08 data file with the cyclone. That translates to a 2:05-2:06 with the bypass.

I would love to be there and do some ride alongs. I think you guys could easily pull 3 seconds off your best times with just a little information.

Feel free to ride along. I feel my tires are my biggest opportunity... well, maybe me, then my tires. lol.

jbass524 · 08-19-2011, 12:58 PM

I'll be at Infineon late Sept. I can do it then

meepster · 08-30-2011, 10:56 PM

1 week to go, should be good times! Dan - how's the car looking?

dbjb · 08-30-2011, 11:48 PM

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1 week to go, should be good times! Dan - how's the car looking?

Just waiting on parts to be delivered.
- New Stoptech rotors, SS lines, Motul to be here Wednesday.
- M3 tension rods, wishbones, bushings, sway come Friday.
Hope to get all that installed right away then it's time for an alignment.

After the track event, I plan to install the my subframe bushings and rear sway.

I also have the meth kit to install. Not sure if that's going in before or after the event.

meepster · 08-31-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Just waiting on parts to be delivered.
- New Stoptech rotors, SS lines, Motul to be here Wednesday.
- M3 tension rods, wishbones, bushings, sway come Friday.
Hope to get all that installed right away then it's time for an alignment.

After the track event, I plan to install the my subframe bushings and rear sway.

I also have the meth kit to install. Not sure if that's going in before or after the event.

Sweet, just had my rotors and pads replaced under the maintainence plan. Should be good times!

dbjb · 08-31-2011, 10:48 AM

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Sweet, just had my rotors and pads replaced under the maintenance plan. Should be good times!

My rotors were warped. They wouldn't replace under the maintenance plan because 1) the thickness were still over min and 2) pad still had life.

Check this... Since it wasn't covered, they wanted $1300 for new rotors and a new control arm bushing. Instead, I bought everything listed above plus some maintenance parts for under $1k.

Yes, it WILL be a lot of fun. Really looking for to the change in passing rules. I have a feeling we'll be able to stick together and produce some great footage. Just wish I had the trick data acquisition like you!

meepster · 08-31-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

My rotors were warped. They wouldn't replace under the maintenance plan because 1) the thickness were still over min and 2) pad still had life.

Check this... Since it wasn't covered, they wanted $1300 for new rotors and a new control arm bushing. Instead, I bought everything listed above plus some maintenance parts for under $1k.

Yes, it WILL be a lot of fun. Really looking for to the change in passing rules. I have a feeling we'll be able to stick together and produce some great footage. Just wish I had the trick data acquisition like you!

I'll bring my performance box as well so you can at least get laptimes/splits/etc. though it won't include RPM, ECU. Better than nothing!

dbjb · 09-06-2011, 07:25 PM

Aki please bring tour canopy. I don't have room. BTW, all nods are down. Getting alignment now. Hope its done well. Don't have time for a botched alignment!

meepster · 09-06-2011, 11:18 PM

Doh, it died after the last event and I threw it out. I'll be there at 0630 and grab us space under the second fixed overhang.

dbjb · 09-07-2011, 12:33 AM

Spellcheck ftl! Was supposed to say "all mods are done." Had to go to 2 different firestone locations for the alignment. Finally done at 7pm. What a hassle. At least, everything was completed. Running 1.5 and 1.3 negative camber up front. That's pretty good for not using camber plates or drilling out the alignment pin.

Awning is even better than a canopy. No chance it'll blow over! Looking forward to a good day. See you in a few hours.

ngng · 09-08-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by meepster

Still plenty of space in the NCRC September 7th event at Thunderhill:
http://www.ncracing.org/events.php

Only $99!

Oh man, I didn't realize who you were. I remember the license plate! I really like your street wheels. I was running my Spec Miata in Open and Point By.

meepster · 09-08-2011, 10:10 AM

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Oh man, I didn't realize who you were. I remember the license plate! I really like your street wheels. I was running my Spec Miata in Open and Point By.

Cool, what color was it? Were you also hanging out under the awning?

meepster · 09-08-2011, 10:12 AM

Thx to Dave and Luc from NCRC. Awesome day, lots of track time and not too crowded. Most of the folks in point by were awesome at letting folks by and relatively smooth/on the line. Will post video/car report when I get a chance to review.

08-15-2011, 11:07 PM	#1
meepster Private First Class 14 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thunderhill w/ NCRC on September 7th - $99 Still plenty of space in the NCRC September 7th event at Thunderhill: http://www.ncracing.org/events.php Only $99!
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08-17-2011, 02:18 AM	#3
meepster Private First Class 14 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Point by. If they run out of space, drop me a line and I'll go down to solo.
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08-17-2011, 04:21 AM	#4
dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	I'm in for the 7th. Almost full! I'm thinking since this is a Wednesday event, it won't be as busy. Other benefits are we're running the Cyclone (prefer that over the bypass) and it's pass anywhere. Hope that means less traffic and better times. First time running with NCRC. Fingers crossed.
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08-17-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
meepster Private First Class 14 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Cool, I've never run the cyclone, should be interesting. Any tips?
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08-17-2011, 07:11 PM	#6
jbass524 Major 110 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	Hmmmm....Cyclone. It's the proper way around Thunderhill.
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08-18-2011, 01:51 PM	#8
jbass524 Major 110 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	I'm not in. Looking to Infineon later in Sept. The 2:09 data file I sent you is with the cyclone. Gotta find the 2:08 data file with the cyclone. That translates to a 2:05-2:06 with the bypass. I would love to be there and do some ride alongs. I think you guys could easily pull 3 seconds off your best times with just a little information.
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08-18-2011, 02:00 PM	#9
Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I can't make it guys...so sorry I will be at Infineon on 24 Sept though __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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08-19-2011, 12:58 PM	#11
jbass524 Major 110 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	I'll be at Infineon late Sept. I can do it then
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08-30-2011, 10:56 PM	#12
meepster Private First Class 14 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	1 week to go, should be good times! Dan - how's the car looking?
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09-06-2011, 07:25 PM	#17
dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Aki please bring tour canopy. I don't have room. BTW, all nods are down. Getting alignment now. Hope its done well. Don't have time for a botched alignment!
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09-06-2011, 11:18 PM	#18
meepster Private First Class 14 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Doh, it died after the last event and I threw it out. I'll be there at 0630 and grab us space under the second fixed overhang.
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09-07-2011, 12:33 AM	#19
dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Spellcheck ftl! Was supposed to say "all mods are done." Had to go to 2 different firestone locations for the alignment. Finally done at 7pm. What a hassle. At least, everything was completed. Running 1.5 and 1.3 negative camber up front. That's pretty good for not using camber plates or drilling out the alignment pin. Awning is even better than a canopy. No chance it'll blow over! Looking forward to a good day. See you in a few hours.
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09-08-2011, 10:12 AM	#22
meepster Private First Class 14 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thx to Dave and Luc from NCRC. Awesome day, lots of track time and not too crowded. Most of the folks in point by were awesome at letting folks by and relatively smooth/on the line. Will post video/car report when I get a chance to review.
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