NorCal (Bay Area) DRIVE Chat Thread

[PMok]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

@PMok you should definately make a separate thread so people know about this instead of having to hunt for it in this thread.

Ya I definitely meant to do that when I had a chance, thanks!

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by PMok

Ya I definitely meant to do that when I had a chance, thanks!

Welp! Maybe I should've just kept my mouth shut.

[07jazzrs5gt86]

Would it be too late to join in the track event?
I was thinking since I'm most likely going for the end of summer / fall event I might as well try to get some track time
Also how much would it cost for that 1 day

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

Would it be too late to join in the track event?
I was thinking since I'm most likely going for the end of summer / fall event I might as well try to get some track time
Also how much would it cost for that 1 day

Unfortunately, I believe that whole weekend is full (I wanted to sign up a few weeks ago), but it looks like the following weekend of 12/19 is pretty open still.

The event is organized along with NCRC, check them out http://www.ncracing.org/events.php . Among all the trackday groups, NCRC isprobably the least expensive at $180 (typically around $300).

[Clipdat]

I'm driving Mines Rd down to The Junction tomorrow morning with a few friends if anyone is interested.

We're meeting at the Starbucks on 223 South Vasco Rd in Livermore at 7am.

[Clipdat]

I met up with my friends this morning in Livermore and we got underway at around 7:20am. One brought out his 2016 Golf R, the other his stock 2013 BRZ.

We ended up doing Mines & Del Peurto Canyon, and then the 5 up to Patterson Pass. On all three roads we had our lane to ourselves with no traffic up ahead to slow us down - isn't it incredible when that happens?

After the initial winding canyon section of Mines, as you get down into the valley sections, we noticed temperature was way colder and the scenery was covered with a thick white frost. It looked so picturesque and awesome. I checked the temperature via the dash and it reported 31f! I started quickly realizing "If the ambient temperature is 31, that means the asphalt is even colder".

We started seeing darker shiny patches on the edges of the road, and through some corners. I was leading and I think my summer 240 treadwear Toyos were hot enough from the previous section that they were still performing admirably. However, I still started backing off when I saw the black ice just to be on the safe side. My buddy in his Golf R backed completely off (despite his AWD!) and took it real easy once he saw it, we didn't even see him in the rear view anymore.

As we got closer to The Junction, I accelerated through an upward left hand turn in third gear and felt the back end slide out a bit, even though all the nannies were on. I then purposely gave it a throttle stab to feel the back end step out the other direction so I knew what I was working with and could ascertain the slipperiness level of the road. Also, to show my buddy behind me on his Michelin Primacy tires that this section was getting iffy.

We slowed our pace and then made it to The Junction and parked for a brief photo shoot and conversation before going on to the other roads. It was SO. COLD. when I was taking these photos, I was shivering!

Hope you enjoy the pics and the few bonus 100% crops of the frost

[PMok]

Amazing pics of the frost!

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I then purposely gave it a throttle stab to feel the back end step out the other direction so I knew what I was working with and could ascertain the slipperiness level of the road. Also, to show my buddy behind me on his Michelin Primacy tires that this section was getting iffy.

[07jazzrs5gt86]

Any plan of caravan down to Monterey for the Saturday meet?

[ck-GT86]

I'm heading down early with those racing that day at 6:30am. Meeting at Starbucks off of Bernal in SJ


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[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

Any plan of caravan down to Monterey for the Saturday meet?

I would be down depending on the place and time.

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

Would it be too late to join in the track event?
I was thinking since I'm most likely going for the end of summer / fall event I might as well try to get some track time
Also how much would it cost for that 1 day

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Unfortunately, I believe that whole weekend is full (I wanted to sign up a few weeks ago), but it looks like the following weekend of 12/19 is pretty open still.

The event is organized along with NCRC, check them out http://www.ncracing.org/events.php . Among all the trackday groups, NCRC isprobably the least expensive at $180 (typically around $300).

@07jazzrs5gt86 - depending on your experience level, you may or may not need Driving School. If so, for future reference, you may want to sign up for a trackday with NCRC that has Driving School available. If you have tracking experience, forward your 'tracking resume' to NCRC's email system for review. They will review it and place you in the proper class (per tracking resume). Many of us have worked our way us from DS to Open and now participate in the #86Cup in NCRC's Chrono series (minimum Point-By group to participate in the 86Cup).

Check out their 2016's schedule. It only shows Laguna Seca now but their complete 2016 schedule will be released soon. Get an early view of planning for 2016 trackday(s).

[PMok]

For those of you who have been participating in our DRIVES all season long and earned 86DRIVE STARS... I wanted to make sure you are aware of the year-end raffle prize drawings taking place on Saturday!



For more info:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98327

I hope you can make it to our event on Saturday to celebrate with us, but if not, please make sure to submit your 86DRIVE cards on that thread by noon on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 in order to be eligible to win.

[07jazzrs5gt86]

I'm thinking leaving early around 7am so meet around 6.30 am
Kinda looking at google map and seems like we can take a few fun road down there like hwy 9 eventually to hwy1 or do 35 to 9 to 1
I'm in east bay area so kinda planning on redwood rd some freeway to get to 35 to 9 to 1
Not sure where to meet yet
Open to suggestions for met up place and route going to the meet

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by 07jazzrs5gt86

I'm thinking leaving early around 7am so meet around 6.30 am
Kinda looking at google map and seems like we can take a few fun road down there like hwy 9 eventually to hwy1 or do 35 to 9 to 1
I'm in east bay area so kinda planning on redwood rd some freeway to get to 35 to 9 to 1
Not sure where to meet yet
Open to suggestions for met up place and route going to the meet

I'm planning on doing something very similar but will be leaving around 11 and plan on getting there around 2 or 3 since I have some Xmas shopping to do that morning. I'd love to join you if you don't mind the late start but if not, no worries, I'll have my own adventure