Pittsburgh Area

[fender9530]

Originally Posted by Moxy

I borrowed one the last time i did springs, so I'm not sure, but i don't think they're that expensive. Maybe around $20 - $30. But you can only compress one spring per compressor, so if we get 4 people to buy one and show up at the meet, we can probably change them faster lol.

Do have to be careful though. If a compressed spring gets loose, it's a really bad day for whatever it hits...

I know a couple mechanics so ill see if they have suggestions. Maybe even one could join us. Then we could have an assembly line going.

[BRZerk]

Originally Posted by mtsound

All you need is a helmet sa 2005 or newer
Last yr it cost $200 for the day
You get classroom instruction
If your new, sign up for group 1, an instructor will ride with you
You will get three 30 min sessions going as fast as you like
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mike

ah this sounds awesome... exactly what i was looking for..

link to signups?

my brothers motorcycle helmet is snell approved... how do i tell if its 2005 approved though.. if it is could I wear that?

[mtsound]

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[mtsound]

Here is the link

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...1#.UUn6poy9KSM

[mtsound]

Motorcycle helmets are usually dot rated
It should say on the helmet if its SA rated
The guys there are laid back and prob won't check your helmet
Plus there are loaners available

Mike

[BRZerk]

Originally Posted by mtsound

Motorcycle helmets are usually dot rated
It should say on the helmet if its SA rated
The guys there are laid back and prob won't check your helmet
Plus there are loaners available

Mike

the helmet says snell approved on it.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Welcome turbocat! Beautiful car! I'm interested in the HPDE but I heard that the rules are changed now that it's under new ownership. I heard no sliding is allowed, etc. Can anyone confirm this?

[BRZerk]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Welcome turbocat! Beautiful car! I'm interested in the HPDE but I heard that the rules are changed now that it's under new ownership. I heard no sliding is allowed, etc. Can anyone confirm this?

I heard the same thing awhile ago, but I'm not trying to drift lol. I just would like to get some instruction, learn how to handle my car, and get my toes wet to see if this is something I want to throw some more money at.

[turbocat]

I just know that the drift practice up there is no more. If you are out doing a HPDE type event on north track that isn't a private group, then you will be expected to be in control of the vehicle. Can you get a little loose? Maybe but if it is an event focused on grip you're not going to be able to hang it out or start linking apexes. I worked there years ago. It is a great place. The problem was drifting didn't make any money and wasn't benefiting the track. I think thats why they cut it.

You wanna drift look up clubloose. They go to Midvale speedway.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by BRZerk

I heard the same thing awhile ago, but I'm not trying to drift lol. I just would like to get some instruction, learn how to handle my car, and get my toes wet to see if this is something I want to throw some more money at.

Yeah, I'm not trying to drift on the track either, but with our cars being naturally inclined to step out easily, I just didn't want to be kicked out for making the tail wiggle a bit. Does anyone know if they have insurance at the track? I wouldn't want to not have racetrack insurance and blow a tire and smack a wall like that Evo did last year.

[mtsound]

HPDE events are to learn the racing line and push the cars to the limit. You can spin or catch the spin while going too fast. There is an instructor in the car with you at all times. The track at pitt has wide open spaces so if you loose control, you will end up in the grass with little chance of hitting the rail. The only dangerous spot is in the back straight region where I take it a little easy. BTW you are responsible for all damages to your car or the track. Thats how most HPDE events are, as far as I know.

The chances of going off track are very rare in HPDE 1 and 2

mike

[Moxy]

Any of you guys check this out?

http://media.subaru.com/newsrelease....o-seater&mid=1

[BRZerk]

Originally Posted by Moxy

Any of you guys check this out?

http://media.subaru.com/newsrelease....o-seater&mid=1

the april fools joke?

[Moxy]

Originally Posted by BRZerk

the april fools joke?

It was worth a shot..