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xpertsnowcarver · 09-23-2010, 05:56 AM

I can't afford those tires. Those are the size of my front tires too.

Camera setup is pretty much done. I just need to borrow a camera from my gf.
Need to put some air in the tires, get the BBQ equipment together, then pick up some fresh fuel.

So stoked!

xpertsnowcarver · 09-23-2010, 10:06 PM

Alright so the BBQ is a 100% go. Looks like there will be at least 15 of us at the track. =]

S14Cuhh · 09-24-2010, 12:31 AM

mounting tires tmrw.
got another relay overnighted to me, praying to the racing gods my car starts tmrw
:[

articdragon192 · 09-25-2010, 11:53 PM

That was A LOT of fun!

xpertsnowcarver · 09-26-2010, 12:26 AM

That was definitely the most intense track day I've had yet. I never drove my car as hard as today.

It may be a while till I get any footage up. Maybe even weeks. So bar with me. I still need to collect everybody's photos and videos (like Criag's footage if he has any of us).

articdragon192 · 09-26-2010, 01:33 AM

Dude, I can meet up with you at Poly or osmething to get the GoPro video of my car from that last session. I know you got a ton of footage, so lemme unload some of that footage from you, haha

jspeedm · 09-26-2010, 10:21 AM

damn Joel, after a ride along in your car, I have a whole new respect for you. That was AWSOME!!!

xpertsnowcarver · 09-26-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by articdragon192

Dude, I can meet up with you at Poly or osmething to get the GoPro video of my car from that last session. I know you got a ton of footage, so lemme unload some of that footage from you, haha

It would be a little inconvenient for me because I have a super tight schedule during the week. Working from 4AM to 9AM. School from 10AM to 3PM. Back to work from 4PM to 7PM. It would have to be on a Saturday. Sorry man.

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Originally Posted by jspeedm

damn Joel, after a ride along in your car, I have a whole new respect for you. That was AWSOME!!!

Lol. Thanks man. I honestly didn't push as hard as I did in the last session with Jorge. I mean, you saw my rotors smoking, lol. When do you need your GoPro and Generator back? Thanks for bringing them.

articdragon192 · 09-26-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xpertsnowcarver

It would be a little inconvenient for me because I have a super tight schedule during the week. Working from 4AM to 9AM. School from 10AM to 3PM. Back to work from 4PM to 7PM. It would have to be on a Saturday. Sorry man.

Lol. Thanks man. I honestly didn't push as hard as I did in the last session with Jorge. I mean, you saw my rotors smoking, lol. When do you need your GoPro and Generator back? Thanks for bringing them.

Ah gotcha. Weekend it is then. Just lemme know when you're free.
And man, that last session was indeedn intense. I was hopping over birms like no other just trying to make up for my power disadvantage hahaha.

xpertsnowcarver · 09-26-2010, 06:42 PM

Lmao! Thanks to you hopping birms, we wouldn't have shortened our lap time from 2:32 to 2:13.

Hey, I found that photographer's website: Vanhap.com

DUDE!! Our pictures from the TeamDriftChampionship event are in there too!! Hahaha.

articdragon192 · 09-26-2010, 07:45 PM

Haha yeah! But man, pricey!

DreamN · 09-26-2010, 07:58 PM

Wish my car was running and more moniez.

xpertsnowcarver · 09-26-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by articdragon192

Haha yeah! But man, pricey!

I suppose. You're getting about 40 pictures (Even though every 3 or 4 pictures are the same from the multi-burst).

I think I'll get them.

The guy said he is putting all our Saturday pictures up tomorrow. Can't wait to see those. I hope there are a bunch with us battling. If not, I'll be sure to bug him for those and add them to my disc.

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Originally Posted by DreamN

Wish my car was running and more moniez.

There's always next time man! I won't be going for a while. I'll most likely participate after spring break comes around.

DreamN · 09-26-2010, 08:39 PM

I keep telling myself that... Car hasn't seen a track since '08 since things just keep coming up.

jspeedm · 09-26-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xpertsnowcarver

There's always next time man! I won't be going for a while. I'll most likely participate after spring break comes around.

I think I'll be running by then.

Om1kron · 09-26-2010, 10:38 PM

how are the brakes on everyones car's holding up after the track event, do you normally change your pads and rotors after a track day? Or does the driving not get that intense that you're worried about pad and rotor wear/warpage?

Vatche · 09-26-2010, 10:53 PM

ive had the same brakes on my car for 5 track events and daily driving of many miles.

its fine.

but alot of times after a track event friends cars have warped rotors. depends on car to car and driver to driver

articdragon192 · 09-26-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

how are the brakes on everyones car's holding up after the track event, do you normally change your pads and rotors after a track day? Or does the driving not get that intense that you're worried about pad and rotor wear/warpage?

My rotors were warped before I got to the track, lmao.
But seriously, track events don't usually wear out the pads as much as you think. Hell, my car abuses brakes on the track, but they still last me more than 6 months. Just gotta get the right street/ track pad set up. And as long as you don't come to a full stop while on the brakes, you're not gonna warp them.

Om1kron · 09-26-2010, 11:31 PM

I guess just seeing the posts by my honda friends about always changing rotors and pads every track day kinda turns me off from the whole thing. But I'll try to register for the next event and pop simones cherry.

articdragon192 · 09-26-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

I guess just seeing the posts by my honda friends about always changing rotors and pads every track day kinda turns me off from the whole thing. But I'll try to register for the next event and pop simones cherry.

If you run super aggressive track pads, then yeah, I'd be swapping too. Those pads are really abrasive, loud, and really dusty. I'd hate to street drive on them. However a good street/ track pads will still do the job on track, and drive you home in comfort. As well as not eat up your rotors.
Two brands that come to mind are Project Mu and Endless, pads I've had experience with. I had my rear pads last over a year. The rotors with those pads lasted over 2 years. My front pads lasted 8 months. The front rotors, 2 years as well.

xpertsnowcarver · 09-27-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jspeedm

I think I'll be running by then.

Sweet! I get to instruct you!! Hehehe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

how are the brakes on everyones car's holding up after the track event, do you normally change your pads and rotors after a track day? Or does the driving not get that intense that you're worried about pad and rotor wear/warpage?

I'm using R33 GTS-T brakes with DBA4000 rotors in the front and OEM rotors in the back with stock pads. Because my car nearly weighs 900lbs less than Edgars, I can brake just as hard and aggressive as he can. The rotors are not warped yet. Been using them since I finished putting the car back together last year. They are super quiet. It's a must to have slotted or else you'll suffer from brake fade.

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

I guess just seeing the posts by my honda friends about always changing rotors and pads every track day kinda turns me off from the whole thing. But I'll try to register for the next event and pop simones cherry.

Yea, what Edgar said. Most of the Honda guys don't increase their brake size. They just get more abrasive pads, which means higher braking temperatures, resulting in rotor warping.

articdragon192 · 09-27-2010, 11:24 AM

I run blanks with minimal fade. You don't really need slotted.

Vatche · 09-27-2010, 11:59 AM

you dont need slotted.

i was always told to get blanks.

xpertsnowcarver · 09-27-2010, 02:15 PM

I meant for daily use with OEM pads, then going and racing with them. (Which was my original intention with this car). Slotted = Must!! You guys aren't using OEM pads! Lol.

xpertsnowcarver · 09-27-2010, 02:28 PM

Oh I put a few pics on my FB. I'll wait till I get home to put some up on Photobucket.

Vatche · 09-27-2010, 04:11 PM

oem pads for track is dumb. they fade right away. :P

xpertsnowcarver · 09-27-2010, 04:51 PM

I must be a special case then, cus I'm still braking harder than you guys anyway.

Lol

*ManoNegra* · 09-27-2010, 06:16 PM

where

are

the

pictars!?

S14Cuhh · 09-27-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xpertsnowcarver

^^You have a SA05 helmet? Awesome, I'll pm you my number. Let me know if I can stop by tonight.

im so late on this...oops

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Originally Posted by articdragon192

Wow, R comps. Nice. Hope you're experienced enough for them

and they were 125 for the pair. i drove 120 miles to pick em up. definitely worth it. ive never ran the car with performance tires, just all season left overs from america tire co.

how did everyone do???

S14Cuhh · 09-27-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jspeedm

damn Joel, after a ride along in your car, I have a whole new respect for you. That was AWSOME!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpertsnowcarver

Lmao! Thanks to you hopping birms, we wouldn't have shortened our lap time from 2:32 to 2:13.

Hey, I found that photographer's website: Vanhap.com

DUDE!! Our pictures from the TeamDriftChampionship event are in there too!! Hahaha.

that is pretty awesome.
i went from 2:21 to 2:10 after putting newER rear tires and learning lines.
first time at BW and im in love

09-23-2010, 05:56 AM	#61
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	I can't afford those tires. Those are the size of my front tires too. Camera setup is pretty much done. I just need to borrow a camera from my gf. Need to put some air in the tires, get the BBQ equipment together, then pick up some fresh fuel. So stoked! __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-23-2010, 10:06 PM	#62
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Alright so the BBQ is a 100% go. Looks like there will be at least 15 of us at the track. =] __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-25-2010, 11:53 PM	#64
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	That was A LOT of fun! __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

09-26-2010, 12:26 AM	#65
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	That was definitely the most intense track day I've had yet. I never drove my car as hard as today. It may be a while till I get any footage up. Maybe even weeks. So bar with me. I still need to collect everybody's photos and videos (like Criag's footage if he has any of us). __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-26-2010, 01:33 AM	#66
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Dude, I can meet up with you at Poly or osmething to get the GoPro video of my car from that last session. I know you got a ton of footage, so lemme unload some of that footage from you, haha __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

09-24-2010, 12:31 AM	#63
S14Cuhh Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,365 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	mounting tires tmrw. got another relay overnighted to me, praying to the racing gods my car starts tmrw :[

09-26-2010, 10:21 AM	#67
jspeedm Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal 562 Age: 45 Posts: 1,680 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	damn Joel, after a ride along in your car, I have a whole new respect for you. That was AWSOME!!! __________________

09-26-2010, 06:42 PM	#70
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Lmao! Thanks to you hopping birms, we wouldn't have shortened our lap time from 2:32 to 2:13. Hey, I found that photographer's website: Vanhap.com DUDE!! Our pictures from the TeamDriftChampionship event are in there too!! Hahaha. __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-26-2010, 07:45 PM	#71
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Haha yeah! But man, pricey! __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

09-26-2010, 07:58 PM	#72
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Wish my car was running and more moniez. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

09-26-2010, 08:39 PM	#74
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I keep telling myself that... Car hasn't seen a track since '08 since things just keep coming up. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

09-26-2010, 10:38 PM	#76
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	how are the brakes on everyones car's holding up after the track event, do you normally change your pads and rotors after a track day? Or does the driving not get that intense that you're worried about pad and rotor wear/warpage? __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

09-26-2010, 11:31 PM	#79
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I guess just seeing the posts by my honda friends about always changing rotors and pads every track day kinda turns me off from the whole thing. But I'll try to register for the next event and pop simones cherry. __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

09-27-2010, 11:24 AM	#82
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I run blanks with minimal fade. You don't really need slotted. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

09-27-2010, 02:15 PM	#84
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	I meant for daily use with OEM pads, then going and racing with them. (Which was my original intention with this car). Slotted = Must!! You guys aren't using OEM pads! Lol. __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-27-2010, 02:28 PM	#85
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Oh I put a few pics on my FB. I'll wait till I get home to put some up on Photobucket. __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-27-2010, 04:51 PM	#87
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	I must be a special case then, cus I'm still braking harder than you guys anyway. Lol __________________ My YouTube Channel

09-27-2010, 06:16 PM	#88
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	where are the pictars!?