Minnesota Check In

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

The one I'd recommend if you're on a tight budget would be the HJC CL-16 helmet. We have them available at my store, but we haven't gotten our new shipment in yet. The cost is about $140 MSRP, but I'll get you and neutron a hookup if ya want. You need a Snell rated helmet and the HJC is the most affordable

If my car gets here, I'll take you out to a Test N Tune...those are the best. If it doesn't arrive in time, we can still go in my tc. I'll keep y'all informed here.

Oh man now I have to do auto-x? Just kidding I've thought about it but never been sure if I would like it.

Where do you go to practice for auto-x, or do you just show up and do your best?

[ayau]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

It's where people who have done modifications get unlimited runs on the track or course and have a chance to adapt their new parts without being scored. It's really cool, because people will wrench on their cars and then if they mess up any setting...POOF! off the track. And it's the only time for tandem riding. Usually the events up here don't allow tandem.

will definitely check this out, thanks!

since neutron and i opted for the BRZ, i have a feeling we'll be getting our cars first

wonder when scion will officially start their ordering system.

[Chupacabra]

Originally Posted by ayau

will definitely check this out, thanks!

since neutron and myself opted for the BRZ, i have a feeling we'll be getting our cars first

wonder when scion will officially start their ordering system.

I hope they get here soon.

Scion is going to leave it up to the dealer until further notice according to my sources.

[Chupacabra]

Originally Posted by neutron256

Oh man now I have to do auto-x? Just kidding I've thought about it but never been sure if I would like it.

Where do you go to practice for auto-x, or do you just show up and do your best?

Show up and go balls to the wall. Haha, nope. It is actually pretty helpful, and they recommend to take it easy your first time and take an instructor your first go around. There are about 5-6 runs during the day.

I can guarantee once we show up with our new cars, it'll be impossible to keep the instructors away

[ayau]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Show up and go balls to the wall. Haha, nope. It is actually pretty helpful, and they recommend to take it easy your first time and take an instructor your first go around. There are about 5-6 runs during the day.

I can guarantee once we show up with our new cars, it'll be impossible to keep the instructors away

nice. these instructors are paid or something? what's the cost of auto-x? do you have to pay to enter the event? if so, how much is it?

[ayau]

Chupacabra, it sounds like you run a performance parts store based on your previous posts?

[Chupacabra]

Originally Posted by ayau

nice. these instructors are paid or something? what's the cost of auto-x? do you have to pay to enter the event? if so, how much is it?

Instructors usually are members of the sanctioning club (Porsche Club of America, MAC, Corvettes of MN) and usually are rewarded with track time, but they are fair about their business. AutoX days usually run 20-30 a day or 40 for TnT's. It's cheaper if you're a member of MAC/ MOWOG. And you'll always need to pay. But it is like an inexpensive education on what limits you can push your car to, while being in a somewhat controlled environment.

Originally Posted by ayau

Chupacabra, it sounds like you run a performance parts store based on your previous posts?

I'm an enthusiast who got lucky and was hired by a smaller motorcycle dealership in Shakopee. I am the Web Admin for Sales and Photographer along with Salesman. I started in parts and have a passion for helmets actually.



I also worked for AutoZone part time and one of my best friends is the parts guru at Burnsville Toyota/ Scion.

[Starscream15]

Originally Posted by ayau

yeah i don't recall brooklyn park subaru having those glass cubes in the background the last time i visited lol.

sort of surprised that the brz is getting some attention in our state too lol.

That was likely their Minnetonka showroom. I worked for Morries in Brooklyn Park for about 6 years and the other dealership always got the cool toys.

[neutron256]

Well at least I know I'll get to see a BRZ at the auto show next week. I'd really like the chance to see one at the dealership where I can sit in it and poke around though.

[GrimmSpeed]

We got ours on order from St. Cloud Subaru. Price won't be marked up at all. Color is Satin White Pearl.

They never said anything about how many they are getting like you guys are stating about the other dealerships....makes me kind of nervous. I did get my "thank you for your order" email from Subaru though.

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

We got ours on order from St. Cloud Subaru. Price won't be marked up at all. Color is Satin White Pearl.

They never said anything about how many they are getting like you guys are stating about the other dealerships....makes me kind of nervous. I did get my "thank you for your order" email from Subaru though.

Did they tell you how many orders they have in ahead of yours?

[ayau]

don't make me regret my decision by not going with white. lol

[ayau]

im surprised we have this many minnesotans interested in this car. looks like there are about 5 of us so far.

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by ayau

im surprised we have this many minnesotans interested in this car. looks like there are about 5 of us so far.

I agree this is one of the most active regional threads on this forum. Go Minnesota!