HPDE: Where, When and Who With? - Page 54 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

clayrush · 04-30-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by racer_tom

There were many BRZ/FRS owners driving at the NASA NorCal event at Thunderhill this past weekend. We ran the turn 5 bypass configuration (not up and then down the turn 5 Cyclone hill), and on Sunday ran the course clockwise (backwards = Llihrednuht) which was a blast! I hope to post some video soon in each direction.

Here's a great shot from Saturday in HPDE Group 3 & 4, entrance to apex of turn 10, running the counterclockwise direction. I'm third in line.
Photo by Head on Photos. The photo folder for this group is here.

Cheers,
Tom Clayton

Thanks for the picture. We did not get to take any this time.
I meant to come and say hi to ya. There were just so many people to talk to and so little time.
We had a blast for our first time at t hill.

I think in a couple of years we may see as many 86's as we do Miatas

EAGLE5 · 04-30-2014, 02:51 AM

Any recommendations for a hotel by Laguna Seca?

BigFatFlip · 04-30-2014, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Any recommendations for a hotel by Laguna Seca?

I usually camp if I go to Laguna Seca, but if you want a place to stay, I like the Howard Johnson inn in nearby Salinas. The hotels towards Monterey are just way too expensive.

clayrush · 04-30-2014, 11:33 PM

a couple of pix from t hill and sears point from head on.

sw20kosh · 05-01-2014, 03:50 PM

Nice shots!

What rims are on that red one?

clayrush · 05-01-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sw20kosh

Nice shots!

What rims are on that red one?

Powder coated Traklite Angle.

They did not have a matching color set for the size we wanted. And my girl was set on the design.

BRZkitty · 05-05-2014, 03:16 AM

Anyone want to carravan to Thill on Thursday night for HOD this Fri??????????

WoOosOn · 05-05-2014, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZkitty

Anyone want to carravan to Thill on Thursday night for HOD this Fri??????????

Im down.

clayrush · 05-07-2014, 03:32 PM

I actually heard about that after I had them coated. But before we had them done, we talked to a client at the shop with a lotus that traced his car regularly. At the time I asked how it held up concerning getting chipped or something. He said he had been tracking for a couple of years without problems.

I wonder how much has to do with the quality of the rim to begin with.

AyJay · 05-07-2014, 04:14 PM

I've heard it theorized that wheels run into trouble when powder coaters let their ovens get to hot during the coating process.

I will say that I know a Porsche 911 owner who had his OEM wheels crack after a powder coating. Car wasn't tracked/abused and operated under everyday driving conditions.

BRZkitty · 05-08-2014, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyJay

I've heard it theorized that wheels run into trouble when powder coaters let their ovens get to hot during the coating process.

I will say that I know a Porsche 911 owner who had his OEM wheels crack after a powder coating. Car wasn't tracked/abused and operated under everyday driving conditions.

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Originally Posted by sw20kosh

A bit concerning... I guess I will stick with plastidip for now hollaaa

I've also heard the same thing about plastidip under hot conditions it can melt... but i havent seen it first hand. GL SW

EAGLE5 · 05-08-2014, 01:30 PM

From what I've read, it appears that some wheels handle powder coating better than others. There are plenty of reports of broken wheels shortly after the process, but also plenty of people doing just fine. I would contact the wheel manufacturer and see what they say. Many wheel manufacturers powder coat in house. Personally, I think all wheels should be dark grey to hide the brake dust.

wilfredwong · 05-08-2014, 10:15 PM

I was planning to go to Thunderhill w/ NCRC on June 13, 2014, It's a solo group.
However I won't be able to go now so if anyone is interested, pm me.

BRZkitty · 05-08-2014, 11:10 PM

At the baymont inn willows now going for some round table pizza if anyone else is in the area

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