Minnesota Check In

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by MAPerformance

Maybe once the weather starts cooperating, we can plan a meet and spend the day at the shop, order some pizzas and such. I think it could be fun!

I don't really have much work to do but I'd be in just to hang out and work on cars.

[jdnguyen]

Originally Posted by Starscream15

They were pretty easy to do. Make sure you get a pass-through Ratchet before you start tearing the car apart. You need it to remove the top hat if you're using spring compressors. It's a little trixy to do, trying to hold the allen wrench while you loosten the top hat nut. Trust me, I learned this the hard way..

Make sure you don't allow the top half of the strut to rotate, you will likely ruin the seals and lose strut compression.

Thanks for the advice!

[driftagoon]

Hello All! Been a while since I posted in here. Looks like the weather has a good effect on the noise/rant/discussions on this thread So, how are the twins holding up so far this winter?

My FR-S is hibernating 4" above ground, while I'm making some simple "mods". All I can think about right now is getting some track time in the summer and just want to be done with the winter already Anybody here, have any idea about the tracks around MSP? The DCTC track looks okay but there's no info on any organized events OR how to rent the track.

And yeah, I remember a few people that were talking about indoor karting this winter, is anybody pursuing it?

[ciro]

Blah got stuck for the second time this year today. I really need to buy sand or kitty litter. Damn!!! parallel!! parking!! on shit plowed mpls streets.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by driftagoon

Hello All! Been a while since I posted in here. Looks like the weather has a good effect on the noise/rant/discussions on this thread So, how are the twins holding up so far this winter?

My FR-S is hibernating 4" above ground, while I'm making some simple "mods". All I can think about right now is getting some track time in the summer and just want to be done with the winter already Anybody here, have any idea about the tracks around MSP? The DCTC track looks okay but there's no info on any organized events OR how to rent the track.

And yeah, I remember a few people that were talking about indoor karting this winter, is anybody pursuing it?

The closest "real" track is going to be Brainerd Raceway, which is about 2 hours north of Minneapolis. DCTC is going to be the closest pseudo-track.


You can look for events here.
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/calendar


I believe there should be some PDX events at DCTC coming up. I'll most likely be attending.

[Dipstik-sportech]

Proving Grounds 2014.1 June 20th

The Frozen North

[driftagoon]

Originally Posted by ayau

The closest "real" track is going to be Brainerd Raceway, which is about 2 hours north of Minneapolis. DCTC is going to be the closest pseudo-track.


You can look for events here.
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/calendar


I believe there should be some PDX events at DCTC coming up. I'll most likely be attending.

I couldn't find anything on the DCTC track except for two events by the BMW doods on 15th-16th feb I've heard the PDX event is worthwhile from a few friends around here. This will be my first event in the U.S though!

And hey @ayau , you still got those CE28Ns with you?

[ayau]

Originally Posted by driftagoon

I couldn't find anything on the DCTC track except for two events by the BMW doods on 15th-16th feb I've heard the PDX event is worthwhile from a few friends around here. This will be my first event in the U.S though!

And hey @ayau , you still got those CE28Ns with you?

Looks like they haven't posted any summer events yet. I'd check back in mid Feb.

I do still have the CE28Ns. You interested in buying them?

[driftagoon]

Originally Posted by ayau

Looks like they haven't posted any summer events yet. I'd check back in mid Feb.

I do still have the CE28Ns. You interested in buying them?

Yeah, I'm most definitely in for the PDX event if it's going to be held! Or heck, I'd even drive a little further to participate in a PDX in another state.

@ayau, just pm'd ya!

[Starscream15]

In case any of you guys wanted to know how to rip a Youtube Video and use Handbrake to convert it to the right resolution for viewing in your BRZ...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56778

[xia]

Anyone here own an aftermarket header with aftermarket catback? Jw how loud it will get with those aftermarket parts installed. I have a dual berk muffler delete and its pretty loud :/

[LeeMaster]

There's also Road America in Wisconsin which is only 5 hours away from Mpls/Stp. That is a real race track my friend

[ayau]

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

There's also Road America in Wisconsin which is only 5 hours away from Mpls/Stp. That is a real race track my friend

Planning to go there this June with the itr expo folks.

[GrimmSpeed]

If you have any interest in AutoX, I highly recommend the Minnesota Autosports Club Novice School. For like $50, you get a full day of runs with an instructor. You will learn a TON and have a pretty good time.

www.mnautox.com

Registration for their events is through myautoevents.com. Keep an eye out there for a schedule for this summer's events.

http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmC...?psCLUB_ID=103

Also, NF Performance, a smaller local shop, has been hosting 'track days' at DCTC. It's usually pretty cheap and they provide pizza, soda, instructors, help with setting your car up, etc. Great group of very knowledgable local guys. Find them on facebook or mnsubaru.com.

I'm planning on a couple of track days at BIR this summer if time allows - I'm sure I'll see some of you up there!

Matt Beenen
Engineering