Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[Sccabrz192]

Reminder!!!!

This Sunday is the Season Opener for Detroit SCCA autocross season at the Silverdome in Pontiac.

Flyer:
http://detroit-scca.org/e107/e107_fi...pener_solo.pdf
Registration Link:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....5#.UXk8S8qfzXx

I will be there with my co-driver with my still completely factory spec BRZ on prius tires. Looks like there are also 2 other BRZ/FR-S registered in RTR as well and a healthy 20 cars overall in RTR. Should be a fun day to come out and drive your car in anger!


Pre-registration closes at midnight on Friday, walk ups are still welcome but it's a bit more expensive.

[JETRED]

Everybody seems to be on the East-side, where are my west-siders!? I feel like I'm the only one...so ronely

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

Reminder!!!!

This Sunday is the Season Opener for Detroit SCCA autocross season at the Silverdome in Pontiac.

Flyer:
http://detroit-scca.org/e107/e107_fi...pener_solo.pdf
Registration Link:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....5#.UXk8S8qfzXx

I will be there with my co-driver with my still completely factory spec BRZ on prius tires. Looks like there are also 2 other BRZ/FR-S registered in RTR as well and a healthy 20 cars overall in RTR. Should be a fun day to come out and drive your car in anger!


Pre-registration closes at midnight on Friday, walk ups are still welcome but it's a bit more expensive.

There's a strong possibility that i'll be there. I just need to clear it with the wife. I guess I need an SCCA membership as well?

[Accurate Race Shop]

Originally Posted by eikond

There's a strong possibility that i'll be there. I just need to clear it with the wife. I guess I need an SCCA membership as well?

The scca sells weekend memberships for about $10 the annual is $45 so if you are just looking to give it a try than get the weekend membership most scca chapters will apply your weekend membership to the annual membership if you decide to join. So either way a weekend membership is not money wasted.

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[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by jasper

The scca sells weekend memberships for about $10 the annual is $45 so if you are just looking to give it a try than get the weekend membership most scca chapters will apply your weekend membership to the annual membership if you decide to join. So either way a weekend membership is not money wasted.

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Just to clarify, if you have never been a SCCA member, you qualify for a first year discounted rate of $45. All subsequent years are $65 + local membership dues. IIRC, detroit is an additional $15, as is NWOR.

[Sevs753]

I'll be there but probably not racing my BRZ. My car is going in on Monday to get the injectors looked at.

I'll definitely be participating in the memorial day autox.

[hobojoker]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

Just to clarify, if you have never been a SCCA member, you qualify for a first year discounted rate of $45. All subsequent years are $65 + local membership dues. IIRC, detroit is an additional $15, as is NWOR.

What is NWOR?

[eikond]

Can i buy the annual memberships for SCCA and the local chapter online? Or do i do that at the autocross? What's the best way?

Sorry.. for my lack of research.

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by eikond

Can i buy the annual memberships for SCCA and the local chapter online? Or do i do that at the autocross? What's the best way?

Sorry.. for my lack of research.

https://ams.scca.com/netforum/eweb/D...6-07EDD9D376E3

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by hobojoker

What is NWOR?

Just another fairly local region.

NWOR - North West Ohio Region... Toledo Express Airport is a phenominal site, I highly recommend you guys try it.

SVR - Saginaw Valley Region, obviously saginaw area

WMR - Western Michigan Region

OVR - Ohio Valley Region

These are the closest SCCA regions for us in the greater detroit area.

[racecaresuaceb]

Originally Posted by JETRED

Everybody seems to be on the East-side, where are my west-siders!? I feel like I'm the only one...so ronely

West side represent.

I am based in Battle Creek.

Yeah, it is lonely on this side. Everyone I know is in or around Detroit.

[racecaresuaceb]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

I'll be there but probably not racing my BRZ. My car is going in on Monday to get the injectors looked at.

I'll definitely be participating in the memorial day autox.

What's wrong with the injectors? CEL?

[racecaresuaceb]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Yes I agree you have a lot of other parts in the car that are now taking more stress when increasing HP. The other thing is once you put that stuff on your car it will be harder to sell in the future. It is hard to find the exact same guy out there who likes his car modded the exact same way you did. I know people who won't touch cars that have had previous engine mods because they can't trust it was done right or how beat up the engine is, even if they pull the mods off.

About the Cayman, I just love the body style and I love the feel of driving one and it is a more complete car then the twins. They are a little bit spartan, where if you spend a little more you get legendary Porsche quality. I am a sucker for Porsche and I will talk myself into a Cayman before too long!

Also I am not against modding engines but there are things to consider.

You seem to be pretty set on the Cayman Mac. Just avoid the pre-2009 ones (IMS) and also, I believe LSD was offered on the Cayman S only after the 2009 refresh. Anyway, if you can get a hold of Grassroots Motorsports April issue, they have a detailed look at used Boxster ownership (watch outs and recommendations) which should translate well to Caymans. I can scan the article for you if you can't find it.

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

You seem to be pretty set on the Cayman Mac. Just avoid the pre-2009 ones (IMS) and also, I believe LSD was offered on the Cayman S only after the 2009 refresh. Anyway, if you can get a hold of Grassroots Motorsports April issue, they have a detailed look at used Boxster ownership (watch outs and recommendations) which should translate well to Caymans. I can scan the article for you if you can't find it.

Yeah I have started poking around the Porsche forums and they are telling me that the Cayman doesn't suffer from the IMS issues that the other cars do. Looking into it. Like I said I have always liked Porsche (like the body design) and I loved the car. I still got stuff to buy on the FRS before I am done.