Minnesota Check In - Page 125 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Black Tire · 06-16-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyJon

I think I'm going to head back up for one of the Monday Events Gary Curtis puts on through BIR in July. They have a day scheduled that uses both long and short courses.

As far as the OEM stuff went for me. I actually went out and did some hot laps with stock rubber, rotors and brake pads but I wouldn't recommend it.

I had upgraded my brake fluid to DOT 4 but in the afternoon when I was running on my slicks I managed to get the brakes or lines too hot coming into turn 3 and just about went off the track. I went back out again after everything cooled down but I wasn't as confident about the brakes after that. Definitely going to upgrade the pads and add braided lines next.

Black_tire was running braded lines/upgraded pads/strut brace and I really liked the way his car felt.

Overall its a blast, but it certainly be better with those brake mods.
I never felt like I was down on power, just down on brake feel.

Speak for yourself. I did feel the need for more power, but then I think that is always the case with me. I instructed a student with a BMW M5 at DCTC last year and felt it could have used a bit more power. An adjunct to getting more power is reducing mass, especially rotational mass. The 200 lbs of [not so] dead weight that is always in my passenger seat doesn't help either.

Dipstik-sportech · 06-17-2013, 08:38 AM

Hi guys. I'm not from Minnesota but I'm damn close to it, across the border anyway. I was wondering if any of you are planing to go to maperformance proving grounds this weekend? Would be nice to see a couple of fellow zc6 owners.

neutron256 · 06-17-2013, 09:19 AM

I don't think I'll be making it to RK tonight. I was in the emergency room Saturday night. I'm okay but I need rest and am under a lot of restrictions right now. Which really sucks because I've been inside all weekend and would really love to get out.

Maybe next time.

Black Tire · 06-17-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Hi guys. I'm not from Minnesota but I'm damn close to it, across the border anyway. I was wondering if any of you are planing to go to maperformance proving grounds this weekend? Would be nice to see a couple of fellow zn6 owners.

Welcome! Thunder Bay is close enough. I would do the HPDE at proving grounds both days if I could afford it and if I didn't already have other plans. Have fun!

Chupacabra · 06-17-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Hi guys. I'm not from Minnesota but I'm damn close to it, across the border anyway. I was wondering if any of you are planing to go to maperformance proving grounds this weekend? Would be nice to see a couple of fellow zn6 owners.

I'll be heading up there Saturday to spectate with a few friends, I'll see you there. Just look for a completely stock whiteout FR-S next to an AE86. I'm the lanky white guy probably near it.

Dipstik-sportech · 06-17-2013, 12:50 PM

I'll be the long haired skinny white guy standing next to the satin white BRZ lol.

Black Tire · 06-17-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream15

Monday is looking good. Mid 70's and sunny. Who's all planning on going to RK?

Was thinking we could meet up before hand. Heading in together is the best way to park together.

I still need to know where and when.

M3GH4N · 06-17-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Hi guys. I'm not from Minnesota but I'm damn close to it, across the border anyway. I was wondering if any of you are planing to go to maperformance proving grounds this weekend? Would be nice to see a couple of fellow zn6 owners.

I'll be there all weekend

now I'm not sure if my car will be there or not..

M3GH4N · 06-17-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Tire

I still need to know where and when.

I'm not going, but it's in Brooklyn Park off of 81 and w Broadway. It starts around 6. $1 to get into the lot

Starscream15 · 06-17-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by neutron256

I don't think I'll be making it to RK tonight. I was in the emergency room Saturday night. I'm okay but I need rest and am under a lot of restrictions right now. Which really sucks because I've been inside all weekend and would really love to get out.

Maybe next time.

Sorry dude, hope you feel better soon

I'll be in the parking lot right after 6 tonight. I'll try to hold spots.

LeeMaster · 06-18-2013, 01:04 AM

Sorry for not making it to RK today folks, yesterday I was working and missed out on fathers day so today I took my dad to go eat out to make up for it. Maybe next time and I hope you all had fun!

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Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Hi guys. I'm not from Minnesota but I'm damn close to it, across the border anyway. I was wondering if any of you are planing to go to maperformance proving grounds this weekend? Would be nice to see a couple of fellow zn6 owners.

I work friday-sunday this weekend, if I can get somebody to cover my shift I'll definitely make it. I might give the AutoX a try, might be the only BRZ participating though as far as I know...

Dipstik-sportech · 06-18-2013, 06:35 AM

Yeah I can't see me participating as I haven't got my car tuned yet. But buddies of mine are doing the road corse and drag racing.

C3L1CA · 06-18-2013, 03:17 PM

Nice to meet a few of you guys last night at the rck meet.

Hopefully see some of you guys out at Proving Grounds by the sounds of it. I'll be out there on my bike, so if you see a guy in a white/orange leather one piece suit by a stretched r1 come say hi and make fun of how stupid hot I'm going to be!

Starscream15 · 06-18-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by C3L1CA

Nice to meet a few of you guys last night at the rck meet.

Hopefully see some of you guys out at Proving Grounds by the sounds of it. I'll be out there on my bike, so if you see a guy in a white/orange leather one piece suit by a stretched r1 come say hi and make fun of how stupid hot I'm going to be!

Thanks for hanging out yesterday. BlackTire and I stayed until the lot was mostly empty. I'm glad the weather improved, it ended up being really nice out.

06-17-2013, 08:38 AM	#1738
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Minnesota Check In Hi guys. I'm not from Minnesota but I'm damn close to it, across the border anyway. I was wondering if any of you are planing to go to maperformance proving grounds this weekend? Would be nice to see a couple of fellow zc6 owners. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished Last edited by Dipstik-sportech; 06-18-2013 at 10:01 PM.

06-17-2013, 09:19 AM	#1739
neutron256 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,030 Thanks: 680 Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I don't think I'll be making it to RK tonight. I was in the emergency room Saturday night. I'm okay but I need rest and am under a lot of restrictions right now. Which really sucks because I've been inside all weekend and would really love to get out. Maybe next time. __________________ -Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Fortune favors the bold)

06-17-2013, 12:50 PM	#1742
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll be the long haired skinny white guy standing next to the satin white BRZ lol. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished

06-18-2013, 06:35 AM	#1748
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Minnesota Check In Yeah I can't see me participating as I haven't got my car tuned yet. But buddies of mine are doing the road corse and drag racing. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished Last edited by Dipstik-sportech; 06-18-2013 at 07:57 AM.

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