Aug 1st at Portland Raceway PNW Subaru meet with autox and FR-S/BRZ class

[torqdork]

Sounds like fun, but I'll be at the neighbor's house:

http://www.soulfulgiving.org/home

Post up those time slips, looking for Doug to represent the step-child division.

[Aztec]

I'll be going to this for sure. Anyone not going willing to borrow a helmet or two?
Or a place to purchase one for cheap haha

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by Aztec

I'll be going to this for sure. Anyone not going willing to borrow a helmet or two?
Or a place to purchase one for cheap haha

I'm sure someone will share but they do have lots of loaners for free if I remember correctly.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Aztec

I'll be going to this for sure. Anyone not going willing to borrow a helmet or two?
Or a place to purchase one for cheap haha

Buy yourself the best and best-fitting helmet you can afford. Then never loan it to anyone and never drop it.

How much is your brain worth?

[stockysnail]

Cycle Gear in Portland typically has clearance helmets for cheap so I'd try there if you want to buy your own helmet. Motorcycle helmets will work for car racing, plus if you ever venture into being on a motorcycle.
8930 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216

[stockysnail]

Big fat screw found in my tire and the tire is toast. Had to order a new tire this morning but they said it's coming from Philly and will be 5 days. I really hope I get the tire back by Friday so I can race Aug 1st! ;(

Currently running my winter tire in place of that one with summer RE-11a on the rest. The car moves all over the place even when doing simple stop and go from a light. The traction is that different. It's a very weird experience!

[stockysnail]

FR-S and BRZs... how many are coming from this thread? I need some competition in the FR-S/BRZ autox class. 10 runs for $60 premium ticket that comes with lots of goodies. There was a 10 runs for $40 option but that sold out but didn't come with any extras.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

Big fat screw found in my tire and the tire is toast. Had to order a new tire this morning but they said it's coming from Philly and will be 5 days. I really hope I get the tire back by Friday so I can race Aug 1st! ;(

Currently running my winter tire in place of that one with summer RE-11a on the rest. The car moves all over the place even when doing simple stop and go from a light. The traction is that different. It's a very weird experience!

Just put a temp plug in it for now. Save the new tire until it starts leaking again. ...if it leaks again.

[253BRZ]

I'll be autocrossing mine. Look forward to seeing you all!

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

Big fat screw found in my tire and the tire is toast. Had to order a new tire this morning but they said it's coming from Philly and will be 5 days. I really hope I get the tire back by Friday so I can race Aug 1st! ;(

Currently running my winter tire in place of that one with summer RE-11a on the rest. The car moves all over the place even when doing simple stop and go from a light. The traction is that different. It's a very weird experience!

Sorry. Depending on how close the puncture is to the sidewall, the crew at any America's Tire Co. will fix you up by dismounting the tire, patching and plugging for free in the hopes of getting your new business. Also, they can get any tire, not just those listed on their site, and price match or beat Tirerack.

Good luck at the auto-x. A few tips since I think you said you've not done auto-x before but if so then you already know: Walk the course and squat down to your eye level when seated in the car to establish sight lines. Auto-x lines are tighter than track day lines. The rear tire will pass closer to the cone than the front. Keep looking forward to the next gate. Trust your tires, they're better on an auto-x circuit than you'd think. Start with higher pressure than track day setting, they'll only gain about 6-8 psi at most. Check pressures after every run and bleed off in line. Push until you spin, no shame in that and nothing will happen except for rubber dust everywhere. You have the seat belt anchor that will be worth a few tenths. A quarter tank of gas should do, but you'll have reserves in the can. A wheel spinning start will often lose you time compared to a small clutch slip starting from torque peak instead of redline. If he's there, talk with @Rio, I'm sure he'll share his speed secrets and maybe even ride along. Start hydrating the night before and bring lots of water, going to be a warm day.

Kick ass, your instant-on s/c will be a huge advantage. Hope you can post GoPro thrills, should be fun.

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Just put a temp plug in it for now. Save the new tire until it starts leaking again. ...if it leaks again.

Hole's probably too big for a plug, plus it's on the edge and Discount tire has my wheel.

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by torqdork

Sorry. Depending on how close the puncture is to the sidewall, the crew at any America's Tire Co. will fix you up by dismounting the tire, patching and plugging for free in the hopes of getting your new business. Also, they can get any tire, not just those listed on their site, and price match or beat Tirerack.

Good luck at the auto-x. A few tips since I think you said you've not done auto-x before but if so then you already know: Walk the course and squat down to your eye level when seated in the car to establish sight lines. Auto-x lines are tighter than track day lines. The rear tire will pass closer to the cone than the front. Keep looking forward to the next gate. Trust your tires, they're better on an auto-x circuit than you'd think. Start with higher pressure than track day setting, they'll only gain about 6-8 psi at most. Check pressures after every run and bleed off in line. Push until you spin, no shame in that and nothing will happen except for rubber dust everywhere. You have the seat belt anchor that will be worth a few tenths. A quarter tank of gas should do, but you'll have reserves in the can. A wheel spinning start will often lose you time compared to a small clutch slip starting from torque peak instead of redline. If he's there, talk with @Rio, I'm sure he'll share his speed secrets and maybe even ride along. Start hydrating the night before and bring lots of water, going to be a warm day.

Kick ass, your instant-on s/c will be a huge advantage. Hope you can post GoPro thrills, should be fun.

I've done autox about 4 times. Last year I did the Big NW autox and got 2nd place on my last run. Supercharger does help. I don't have a GoPro but if anyone wants to let me use their GoPro I'll be sure to use it.

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

I've done autox about 4 times. Last year I did the Big NW autox and got 2nd place on my last run. Supercharger does help. I don't have a GoPro but if anyone wants to let me use their GoPro I'll be sure to use it.

What time does it start?
You can borrow mine if I remember to grab it.

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

What time does it start?
You can borrow mine if I remember to grab it.

Here's the tentative schedule for the AutoX.

7:00 :: Paddock Opens
7:30-8:30 :: Registration and tech
8:15 :: Course Walk
8:45 :: Drivers' Meeting
9:00 :: First car on Course
3:30 :: Course closes
3:45 :: Awards