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Forum: Northwest 07-03-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 549
Posted By jblmr2
Track Day @ ORP

For any of you with previous track experience, Skip Day is hosting an open track day Aug 8. This means up to 7 hours of track time, if you can handle that much. I can't. If you register before Jul 7,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-18-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 32,657
Posted By jblmr2
humfrz, there's no such thing as profiling when...

humfrz, there's no such thing as profiling when your guilty, sorry. But I must offer congratulations for not driving your age. I love it when I find a kindred soul...an old fart who refuses to act...
Forum: Northwest 08-25-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,629
Posted By jblmr2
I second Decay107. You've been there before...

I second Decay107. You've been there before you'll be OK in B. Get hold of the organizers ASAP, because there aren't many spots left in B.
Forum: Northwest 08-12-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,394
Posted By jblmr2
Yeah, I'm going to be at ORP weather permitting.

Yeah, I'm going to be at ORP weather permitting.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-31-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 207,736
Posted By jblmr2
Great vid! I was there that weekend. Sorry I...

Great vid! I was there that weekend. Sorry I didn't get to talk with you and get some pointers.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-02-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 70,584
Posted By jblmr2
They think you're trolling because this subject...

They think you're trolling because this subject has been discussed countless times before. We never seem to learn to the best way to deal with this subject is to ignore it.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-24-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 828,422
Posted By jblmr2
After a fresh wash.

After a fresh wash.
Forum: Northwest 06-04-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,111
Posted By jblmr2
Don't know yet. I have some other things that may...

Don't know yet. I have some other things that may get in the way. I've done a couple of events where open passing was allowed, with the constraint of a point by. Never had any problems. I did one of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-01-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,422
Posted By jblmr2
So you bought a sports car to get good gas...

So you bought a sports car to get good gas mileage? Maybe you should look at a Chevy Geo. My cousin gets 54 mpg with his.
Forum: Northwest 05-04-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,602
Posted By jblmr2
$220 is for HPDE only. Race on Saturday and...

$220 is for HPDE only. Race on Saturday and Sunday require an additional fee, and you must have a racing license. As a beginner you should register in group 1. TC generally runs 5 20min sessions for...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-28-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,549
Posted By jblmr2
OMG!

OMG!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-28-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,549
Posted By jblmr2
I didn't see any abuse in any of posts. He...

I didn't see any abuse in any of posts. He expressed a very strong opinion about an ugly body kit. Not once did he call the OP a "ricer" or any other name. Is there a problem with having strong...
Forum: Northwest 04-14-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,602
Posted By jblmr2
There are 3 motels at Biggs Junction, about 30...

There are 3 motels at Biggs Junction, about 30 miles from the track. I've stayed at Three Rivers Inn a couple of times, clean well maintained very reasonable pricing. Two bed & breakfasts' in Wasco,...
Forum: Northwest 04-11-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,602
Posted By jblmr2
Team Continental Track Day

Just to let anyone who is interested know, Team Continental has a race weekend May 22-24. Friday the 22nd is driver training/HPDE/test &tune. Race days on Saturday and Sunday. If you join TC ($35)...
Forum: Northwest 03-30-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,752
Posted By jblmr2
Good to see you guys Saturday. Wished I could...

Good to see you guys Saturday. Wished I could have run with you, but the budget only allowed 1 track day this weekend and as you know I'm partial to ORP. It was a good day on Sunday. I found some...
Forum: Northwest 03-19-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,060
Posted By jblmr2
Each organization has it's own rules and process....

Each organization has it's own rules and process. ACCO is limiting their entries to 80 in 4 run groups. Assuming they fill out the entry sheet, you can assume approximately 20 in a group. This will...
Forum: Northwest 02-27-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,752
Posted By jblmr2
When you register at www.motorsportsreg.com...

When you register at www.motorsportsreg.com (http://www.motorsportsreg.com) there is a link for track day insurance.
Forum: Northwest 02-23-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,186
Posted By jblmr2
Track Day Season...Just Around the Corner!

I know a lot of you that have participated in the past will have received the email notifications from the organizers, but for those who missed them we have 2 track days coming up in just over a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 57,404
Posted By jblmr2
We can argue all day long about the validity of...

We can argue all day long about the validity of the design, but the OP's stated purpose is to sell these to the track day HPDE crowd. As a member of his intended market, I wouldn't put that wing or...
Forum: Northwest 02-13-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,067
Posted By jblmr2
I'll jack the thread for one more post.... ...

I'll jack the thread for one more post....


Great stats on the plane, I can see why you love to fly it. I got my privates 20 or so years ago, but never did much with it. It got very expensive and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-22-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 24,503
Posted By jblmr2
No offense OP, but my experience has been that if...

No offense OP, but my experience has been that if you have as easy time of it as you say you did, you probably left a lot of money on the table. Dealer margins on new cars aren't that good, so they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-12-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By jblmr2
You are going to get asked this..."How do you use...

You are going to get asked this..."How do you use the car now and how do you intend to use it in the future?" Is it a street car only or are you going to autocross or track it? If you have any...
Forum: Northwest 12-10-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,554
Posted By jblmr2
Every time the State or any other governmental...

Every time the State or any other governmental body wants to introduce a new fee or tax and suggests that its constituents will pay less RED FLAGS should be waving. There has never been a time when...
Forum: Northwest 12-07-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 28,794
Posted By jblmr2
Of course the "bloom is off the rose". To expect...

Of course the "bloom is off the rose". To expect anything else would be naïve. It's a niche car. No true sports car was ever designed for anything other driving down a curvy road at excessive rates...
Forum: Northwest 11-16-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,734
Posted By jblmr2
The Lemon Law is not your first option. Get the...

The Lemon Law is not your first option. Get the car to the dealership and try to resolve it with them first. If that doesn't work get in touch with regional customer service rep for Toyota/Subaru....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-14-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,023
Posted By jblmr2
Not to suggest that I condone any form of racing...

Not to suggest that I condone any form of racing on public roads (because I don't), but the OP was asking how the cars compare. According to www.zeroto60times.com (http://www.zeroto60times.com) a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-12-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,239
Posted By jblmr2
@torkdork great advise! Wish we had met before I...

@torkdork great advise! Wish we had met before I bought mine.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-05-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,248
Posted By jblmr2
You didn't read the post! I didn't say I that I...

You didn't read the post! I didn't say I that I don't want more power or that it was perfect. What I said was that I don't want it at the expense of weight or reliability, and for that matter cost....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-05-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,248
Posted By jblmr2
I've had mine for 18 mos. It's a DD and a track...

I've had mine for 18 mos. It's a DD and a track day car. It's lightly modified for track day use, brake pads and fluid, oil cooler, sticky tires, but otherwise stock. I've been on the track a couple...
Forum: Northwest 10-05-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 57,475
Posted By jblmr2
Hey all of you who did the AROO trackday today, I...

Hey all of you who did the AROO trackday today, I had a great time enjoyed spending time with all of you both on and off the track. Decay107, you're looking good out there. Like I told you experience...
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