Make-a-Wish Spring Kanc cruise

[Kotu100]

Its that time of year again.
Check out these links for more info. Over 100 cars registered already!

https://www.facebook.com/events/256977784482158

http://nemotorsport.com/boards/showthread.php?t=13860

Hopefully i'll meet some of you guys there.

[Mister]

I'll be going. I have never been but it should be a good time, looks like they have had a pretty large turnout in the past.
I'm trying to get my brother to register, (Civic Si), and a buddy of mine who has a WRX.

[Kotu100]

This will be my 3rd time going but 1st time in the BRZ.
The turnout is never disappointing. Everything from Stock DD's to exotics.

Make sure you bring a 2-way radio to keep up with all the shenanigans.

[Sony]

I wish I could...but I'm working

[Kotu100]

I see a few twins here. No one is near their cars tho.
Mister is that you in the firestorm? I'm in the wrb brz with gold wheels.

[Mister]

Had a really good time, some fun roads and met some good people. I was the only FR-S, but a saw quite a few WRB BRZs. Someone there had the ESC, it was pretty cool to check that out and see it in action, definitely hauled ads!

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[Kotu100]

Did you end up driving Hurricane mtn. rd? Nice meeting you BTW.

I lost everyone on the way there so i was all by myself when i drove it. Honestly wouldn't have it any other way, topped out at 75mph at one point but those turns and elevation changes are killer!

[Mister]

No I missed it. :-p I took the wrong turn to go around because I was not sure where I was going abd just followed people, bad idea haha, they took the bypass. I will probably go up again at some point this summer and hit it though. I got to the parking lot and was there for a few minutes but had to head out to get home for a family thing, so I rode back alone.

I ended up grouping up with some bikes and driving with them through the Kanc, really good time, hauled some serious ads.

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[Jac]

Originally Posted by Mister

Someone there had the ESC, it was pretty cool to check that out and see it in action, definitely hauled ads!

That was me! I think i was riding your ass a bit (not as much as the 335i) during the cruise, apologies for that.

[Mister]

Originally Posted by Jac

That was me! I think i was riding your ass a bit (not as much as the 335i) during the cruise, apologies for that.

Haha that is alright. I slowed down at a few points because I was a bit confused on the directions. I was just following people and did not realize I took the bypass, so was out of sync with the steps :-P

I was very impressed with the speed, even if I was getting into it you could close the gap pretty much instantly.

And that 335i was riding uncomfortably close on the Kanc, I was limited by the 535 in front of me, you just have to respect that and leave a little bit of space in the twisties (more than 5 feet would be nice). Made me a little paranoid but it turned out fine and was an awesome ride

[Jac]

Originally Posted by Mister

I was very impressed with the speed, even if I was getting into it you could close the gap pretty much instantly.

I love it, gives me 180+WTQ to play with between 2.5-5.5K. Makes it quite the handful on stock tires though

Originally Posted by Mister

And that 335i was riding uncomfortably close on the Kanc, I was limited by the 535 in front of me, you just have to respect that and leave a little bit of space in the twisties (more than 5 feet would be nice)

He was driving a bit like an ass the whole time, almost lost the rear end when he hit gravel/dirt on a tight corner.

[Mister]

Originally Posted by Jac

I love it, gives me 180+WTQ to play with between 2.5-5.5K. Makes it quite the handful on stock tires though



He was driving a bit like an ass the whole time, almost lost the rear end when he hit gravel/dirt on a tight corner.

I thought the ESC setup got pretty unhappy if you go WOT below 3k? I have not been up on its development for a while though. From what I understand it is activated by a mechanical switch pushing the pedal all the way down, and full boost that down low can be upsetting to the cars computer. Maybe I just need to better educate myself.

After seeing yours I may have to give it a second look, I think that would be the sweet spot of power I am looking for, not really interested in a full out turbo build, but would love the extra torque.

It turned out fine, so I am happy, but he was definitely being a stereotypical BMW driver ha.

[Jac]

Originally Posted by Mister

I thought the ESC setup got pretty unhappy if you go WOT below 3k? I have not been up on its development for a while though. From what I understand it is activated by a mechanical switch pushing the pedal all the way down, and full boost that down low can be upsetting to the cars computer. Maybe I just need to better educate myself.

Untuned i think you're correct, but with the OFT ESC tune from Shiv you're good to go WOT whatever rpm you want (within reason).

Originally Posted by Mister

After seeing yours I may have to give it a second look, I think that would be the sweet spot of power I am looking for, not really interested in a full out turbo build, but would love the extra torque.

You should, for the price ($1,600) its a no brainer. My goal is 200WTQ (without E85) which i think is entirely possible with the ESC + supporting mods.