Dilemma: Two big shows on July 27th - WEKFEST or Initial D Reunion 2?

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by denkigrve

To each their own. I'm not into 1/4 mile racing. :P Now if it was Indy you could bet your ass I'd be there instead. I'm kind of peeved that I'll be out of the country for this years Indy@Sonoma, flying out 3 days before it. The same goes for the WTCC@Sonoma. It's on the day I fly again.

I think drag racing is silly too, but those top fuel and funny car machines are EPIC!!!!! To see those things in person is craaaaaaaazy.

It takes almost 500HP just to turn the belt on a top fuel supercharger. They have no idea what kind of power the cars even make because there is no dyno strong enough, but most speculate it could be close to 10K HP. It's at least 8K. Mind blown yet? How about the fact it takes them almost 5 gallons of fuel to go 1/4 mile?

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I think drag racing is silly too, but those top fuel and funny car machines are EPIC!!!!! To see those things in person is craaaaaaaazy.

It takes almost 500HP just to turn the belt on a top fuel supercharger. They have no idea what kind of power the cars even make because there is no dyno strong enough, but most speculate it could be close to 10K HP. It's at least 8K. Mind blown yet? How about the fact it takes them almost 5 gallons of fuel to go 1/4 mile?

I've been around that stuff all my life. My dad is into stuff like that. He's probably partially to blame for my car obsession.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I think drag racing is silly too, but those top fuel and funny car machines are EPIC!!!!! To see those things in person is craaaaaaaazy.

It takes almost 500HP just to turn the belt on a top fuel supercharger. They have no idea what kind of power the cars even make because there is no dyno strong enough, but most speculate it could be close to 10K HP. It's at least 8K. Mind blown yet? How about the fact it takes them almost 5 gallons of fuel to go 1/4 mile?

Dude....that is nuckin futs...

[Symmetrical]

Interesting, Im leaning more towards the initial d meet. Wekfest is cool, my old friend ernesto runs the show. But it's too crowded and I feel I'm getting too old for that stuff.

[jher]

Originally Posted by PMok

bump for the Inital D Reunion 2 meet on Saturday July 27 @ 9AM.

$7 admission. Go to 86DRIVE.com to get more info. So whoever wants to do a short drive, we can meet at Castro Valley Starbucks around 8AM and drive up Redwood > Pinehurst > Canyon Rd > Moraga.

post up here or in the DRIVE thread if you'll join us, either at the park or on the drive together to get there.

Which Starbucks? I'm a maybe right now. If I make it I'll meet you guys at Starbucks.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by mkiisupra

Which CV starbucks? Googl-riffic shows about four along the same stretch of Castro Valley. I would like to come along and check things out if I can get away in the morning. Wish the 'devil Z' (complete with "boom turbo") lookalike was ready...

Eric G

Originally Posted by jher

Which Starbucks? I'm a maybe right now. If I make it I'll meet you guys at Starbucks.

oh I'm sorry brain fade... it's not Starbucks, it's the Peet's on Redwood Rd. Where we meet before all our Redwood Rd. drives. Exit 580 at Redwood Rd and head N towards Castro Valley Blvd. Peet's Coffee is at the intersection of Redwood and CV Blvd., in same shopping center as Safeway.

[spitz]

Originally Posted by mkiisupra

Which CV starbucks? Googl-riffic shows about four along the same stretch of Castro Valley. I would like to come along and check things out if I can get away in the morning. Wish the 'devil Z' (complete with "boom turbo") lookalike was ready...

Eric G

I'll bring mine in your's honor

[mkiisupra]

Originally Posted by spitz

I'll bring mine in your's honor

Arigato, mi amigo. I found out today that the half shafts (CV's) are actually custom lengths and cannot simply be replaced (or serviced) with simple tools. They have to be serviced at a reputable shop and the wicked Z is on the stands waiting futher input.

Ill be there with the FR-S...

Eric G

[spitz]

Originally Posted by mkiisupra

Arigato, mi amigo. I found out today that the half shafts (CV's) are actually custom lengths and cannot simply be replaced (or serviced) with simple tools. They have to be serviced at a reputable shop and the wicked Z is on the stands waiting futher input.

Ill be there with the FR-S...

Eric G

Consider swapping in CV's from Wolf Creek Racing?

[mkiisupra]

Originally Posted by spitz

Consider swapping in CV's from Wolf Creek Racing?

Yes, but at $700 a set, when there is only one boot torn, seems a bit extreme. And I am getting the car prepared for its next owner...

Eric G

[VictorKassil]

Originally Posted by PMok

bump for the Inital D Reunion 2 meet on Saturday July 27 @ 9AM.

$7 admission. Go to 86DRIVE.com to get more info. So whoever wants to do a short drive, we can meet at Castro Valley Peet's on Redwood Rd. around 8AM and drive up Redwood > Pinehurst > Canyon Rd > Moraga.

post up here or in the DRIVE thread if you'll join us, either at the park or on the drive together to get there.

I'll join you for the drive from Castro Valley. See you at Peet's tomorrow morning.

[PMok]

OK see you guys at 8AM @ Peets CV. We'll roll out at 8:30! Remember to buy/bring food if you are going to hang out at the Initial D meet through lunchtime, they won't have food available it seems.

[denkigrve]

What the hell was with all of the drivers on the road today? Every car was tailgating me. Ugh.

[Simpleviet]

Originally Posted by denkigrve

What the hell was with all of the drivers on the road today? Every car was tailgating me. Ugh.

I hate it. It makes me feel nervous