got back from the Altamont, free drifting today 6/24 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

monkey7 · 06-24-2006, 05:22 PM

I was expecting a whole bunch of people. There was a few of us (3 to start with, 5 later on the afternoon). We had the freaking place to ourselves. They just wanted us to have fun and test the track and give some info. If you are close by, they said they will close at 9p.m. to get some free practice.

P.S.
For you people going to the next event, bring lots of water. Stay hydrated. I was baking in the 108 weather. I drank a gallon of freaking water. Try to stay cool. There is also emt to help you if you get sick from the heat.

Management was cool, they just wanted us to have fun. They really like drifters there. They said they will promote more events during the evening for a few hours for an inexpensive price and maybe a little competition.

When you go, obey the speed limit, don't ruin it for everyone!

blu808 · 06-24-2006, 06:15 PM

Who all was out there?

Glad you had a good time out there.

monkey7 · 06-24-2006, 06:30 PM

jy116 another zilvia member, localstreethero (mustang 5.0), some others I didn't get to meet.

I aim you early in the morning to see if your going.

jaae86 · 06-24-2006, 10:43 PM

I also took a couple of runs with my daily driven S14. My friend wasn't so lucky, he understeered and hit the wall by the main straight.

*CleanS14* · 06-24-2006, 10:58 PM

WTH Jeff who hit?

DJPimpFlex · 06-25-2006, 02:41 AM

^I didnt catch his name....but SOOO SORRY dude. That car was fuckin beautiful

Tell him thanks again for letting me borrow his helmet.

Track was FUCKIN AWSOME. Very cool that I could do kinda what ever I wanted. I showed up towards the end in my POS daily driver with stock everything except for a welded and WRECKED SHOP lol. That shit was off the fuckin chains!

monkey7 · 06-25-2006, 07:29 AM

Ouch, one part I mention on feedback is if you keep it in field there will be more room for error.

I hope all is well for the one person who hit.

jaae86 · 06-25-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by iEATrice

WTH Jeff who hit?

Jay, it was Jack! That was his very first time on a track with his car too. It's a good thing he kept it positive and the Altamont staff was so helpful and cool about it. That made it better for him to absorb. Props for the Altamont owner and staff!!!

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Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

^I didnt catch his name....but SOOO SORRY dude. That car was fuckin beautiful Tell him thanks again for letting me borrow his helmet

Dude, dont sweat it. Where you able to return the helmet inside his car?

DJPimpFlex · 06-25-2006, 11:40 AM

^yea I gave it to one of the staff members and he put it in the car for him. Tell him thanks again for me when you see him.

hellion240sx · 06-25-2006, 11:56 AM

jaae86 what blue color is that 240?

jaae86 · 06-25-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hellion240sx

jaae86 what blue color is that 240?

supposedly Daytona blue from the 350z.

*CleanS14* · 06-25-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jaae86

Jay, it was Jack! That was his very first time on a track with his car too. It's a good thing he kept it positive and the Altamont staff was so helpful and cool about it. That made it better for him to absorb. Props for the Altamont owner and staff!!!

Oh man! Damn that car is nice too!!! Hope the damage isn't too bad... hope he's alright man!!!

DJPimpFlex · 06-25-2006, 03:28 PM

the damage is pretty substantial. The radiator support is fuxored, hood, headlight bumper and it pushed into the wheel well on the passenger side.

jy116 · 06-26-2006, 01:11 AM

Owner dude, John?, is real cool. He, like us, is hoping that there can be regular drift events, given that no street drifters ruin it for us. He gave a lil talk and said sumthing like "you will ruin it by making the streets into a drift course..." and I said "you" fails to see the difference btwn serious drifters, and kids playin in the street. Then he said tru, but when the Cops and locals see it, WE ARE ALL GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION. Which is totally true. SO PLEASE everyone, make sure no one ruins it for us all!

I heard the other s14 was drifting out of the right bank and just got too close to the wall and braked into it according to the gurl who was recording her bf in the white hatch...

Regarding the heat, Im still peeing dark yellow after drinkin lotsa water n Gatorade! In my in-car vid, u can see my arms are wet from sweating... I think i got burnt too :/

hott track + bald 225/50/16 SO3s + stock KA + vlsd + ebrake = stil too much grip for inner bank! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG7tDGzHdDs

DJPimpFlex · 06-26-2006, 02:42 AM

average track+bald shit tires+welded+stock KAE = PERFECT FOR INNER TRACK!!!

Irukandji · 06-26-2006, 10:38 AM

Yep fridays are pretty much empty. I was hoping a thread like this wouldn't start... more track time for us!

trsilvias13 · 06-26-2006, 12:05 PM

Would this be every friday? I wanted to start drifting. I always went drag racing and road racing.

DJPimpFlex · 06-26-2006, 12:27 PM

I thought fridays were $150? 6/24 was free....

gbond15 · 06-26-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

I thought fridays were $150? 6/24 was free....

every friday is open test day for $150, 6/24 was the only free test day. i would have come out but i already wasted my tires there the 2 weekends ago. Im glad you guys went out and had fun.

DJPimpFlex · 06-26-2006, 05:04 PM

^hella...You still shoulda come out... Hella fun.... I might hit up a friday event sometime soon.

quach · 06-26-2006, 11:48 PM

weird, i just watched the video, did they grid you guys in the middle of big bank?

DJPimpFlex · 06-27-2006, 12:16 AM

yea...what video?

slider2828 · 06-27-2006, 01:46 AM

Yo DJ, so every friday is like a drift day for 150? When does it start?

DJPimpFlex · 06-27-2006, 02:00 AM

yea every friday that no other race events are going on. You can call altamont raceway or check on there website to see. I'm not sure what time it starts, but I would assume 9 am, but give them a call to be sure. I was skeptical about the track being worth $150, and the altamont staff ect, but its DEFINATLY worth $150. The inner oval is a fuckin blast. I didnt even get to try the road course, but the miatas looked like they were having a fuckin blast. I gotta say Altamont FTW......Local track cool people right price.

*CleanS14* · 06-27-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

yea every friday that no other race events are going on. You can call altamont raceway or check on there website to see. I'm not sure what time it starts, but I would assume 9 am, but give them a call to be sure. I was skeptical about the track being worth $150, and the altamont staff ect, but its DEFINATLY worth $150. The inner oval is a fuckin blast. I didnt even get to try the road course, but the miatas looked like they were having a fuckin blast. I gotta say Altamont FTW......Local track cool people right price.

It's good to see that some people are coming to their senses about paying what the track is worth! I just wish I had a car to take out there and test myself!!! See everyone on the 6th!!!

DJPimpFlex · 06-27-2006, 12:45 PM

^Yea I cant really afford to pay what its worth right now....But it is worth it for sure.

quach · 06-27-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

yea...what video?

jy116 posted it up in his post.

DJPimpFlex · 06-27-2006, 04:36 PM

^ohhh.....totally missed that one.

tbowzer · 06-27-2006, 06:35 PM

altamont drift fridays are 2-8pm, $150 per car.

adrift707 · 06-29-2006, 12:11 AM

Oh I wanna go I wanna go I wanna go!!!! My 91 Project FC will be running soon and I'll have a straight car to drive again...after that I'll be out there once more. I know FC in a 240 forum :/ , but hey we all like driving, and I like 240s too.

Man I'm super jealous of the free track day. I gotta hit up one of these friday events.

06-24-2006, 05:22 PM	#1
monkey7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	got back from the Altamont, free drifting today 6/24 I was expecting a whole bunch of people. There was a few of us (3 to start with, 5 later on the afternoon). We had the freaking place to ourselves. They just wanted us to have fun and test the track and give some info. If you are close by, they said they will close at 9p.m. to get some free practice. P.S. For you people going to the next event, bring lots of water. Stay hydrated. I was baking in the 108 weather. I drank a gallon of freaking water. Try to stay cool. There is also emt to help you if you get sick from the heat. Management was cool, they just wanted us to have fun. They really like drifters there. They said they will promote more events during the evening for a few hours for an inexpensive price and maybe a little competition. When you go, obey the speed limit, don't ruin it for everyone!

06-24-2006, 06:15 PM	#2
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Who all was out there? Glad you had a good time out there. __________________

06-24-2006, 10:43 PM	#4
jaae86 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 373 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I also took a couple of runs with my daily driven S14. My friend wasn't so lucky, he understeered and hit the wall by the main straight. __________________ Jeff Andrade myspace.com/jeffandcrisandrade

06-24-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
CleanS14 it's NOT a show car!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,967 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: CleanS14 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	WTH Jeff who hit? __________________ NAKAMA \| ROOTS RUN DEEP

06-25-2006, 02:41 AM	#6
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^I didnt catch his name....but SOOO SORRY dude. That car was fuckin beautiful Tell him thanks again for letting me borrow his helmet. Track was FUCKIN AWSOME. Very cool that I could do kinda what ever I wanted. I showed up towards the end in my POS daily driver with stock everything except for a welded and WRECKED SHOP lol. That shit was off the fuckin chains! __________________

06-24-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
monkey7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jy116 another zilvia member, localstreethero (mustang 5.0), some others I didn't get to meet. I aim you early in the morning to see if your going.

06-25-2006, 07:29 AM	#7
monkey7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ouch, one part I mention on feedback is if you keep it in field there will be more room for error. I hope all is well for the one person who hit.

06-25-2006, 11:40 AM	#9
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^yea I gave it to one of the staff members and he put it in the car for him. Tell him thanks again for me when you see him. __________________

06-25-2006, 11:56 AM	#10
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 42 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jaae86 what blue color is that 240?

06-25-2006, 03:28 PM	#13
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	the damage is pretty substantial. The radiator support is fuxored, hood, headlight bumper and it pushed into the wheel well on the passenger side. __________________

06-26-2006, 01:11 AM	#14
jy116 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Berkeley, CALifornia Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Owner dude, John?, is real cool. He, like us, is hoping that there can be regular drift events, given that no street drifters ruin it for us. He gave a lil talk and said sumthing like "you will ruin it by making the streets into a drift course..." and I said "you" fails to see the difference btwn serious drifters, and kids playin in the street. Then he said tru, but when the Cops and locals see it, WE ARE ALL GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION. Which is totally true. SO PLEASE everyone, make sure no one ruins it for us all! I heard the other s14 was drifting out of the right bank and just got too close to the wall and braked into it according to the gurl who was recording her bf in the white hatch... Regarding the heat, Im still peeing dark yellow after drinkin lotsa water n Gatorade! In my in-car vid, u can see my arms are wet from sweating... I think i got burnt too :/ hott track + bald 225/50/16 SO3s + stock KA + vlsd + ebrake = stil too much grip for inner bank! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG7tDGzHdDs __________________ KYB AGX w/ dust boots $500obo... sadly serious Last edited by jy116; 06-26-2006 at 03:07 PM..

06-26-2006, 02:42 AM	#15
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	average track+bald shit tires+welded+stock KAE = PERFECT FOR INNER TRACK!!! __________________

06-26-2006, 10:38 AM	#16
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep fridays are pretty much empty. I was hoping a thread like this wouldn't start... more track time for us!

06-26-2006, 12:05 PM	#17
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Would this be every friday? I wanted to start drifting. I always went drag racing and road racing.

06-26-2006, 12:27 PM	#18
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	I thought fridays were $150? 6/24 was free.... __________________

06-26-2006, 05:04 PM	#20
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^hella...You still shoulda come out... Hella fun.... I might hit up a friday event sometime soon. __________________

06-26-2006, 11:48 PM	#21
quach Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 37 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	weird, i just watched the video, did they grid you guys in the middle of big bank?

06-27-2006, 12:16 AM	#22
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	yea...what video? __________________

06-27-2006, 01:46 AM	#23
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,998 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Yo DJ, so every friday is like a drift day for 150? When does it start?

06-27-2006, 02:00 AM	#24
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	yea every friday that no other race events are going on. You can call altamont raceway or check on there website to see. I'm not sure what time it starts, but I would assume 9 am, but give them a call to be sure. I was skeptical about the track being worth $150, and the altamont staff ect, but its DEFINATLY worth $150. The inner oval is a fuckin blast. I didnt even get to try the road course, but the miatas looked like they were having a fuckin blast. I gotta say Altamont FTW......Local track cool people right price. __________________

06-27-2006, 12:45 PM	#26
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^Yea I cant really afford to pay what its worth right now....But it is worth it for sure. __________________

06-27-2006, 04:36 PM	#28
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 38 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^ohhh.....totally missed that one. __________________

06-27-2006, 06:35 PM	#29
tbowzer Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: bay area,ca Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	altamont drift fridays are 2-8pm, $150 per car.

06-29-2006, 12:11 AM	#30
adrift707 Join Date: May 2004 Location: American Canyon Age: 37 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh I wanna go I wanna go I wanna go!!!! My 91 Project FC will be running soon and I'll have a straight car to drive again...after that I'll be out there once more. I know FC in a 240 forum :/ , but hey we all like driving, and I like 240s too. Man I'm super jealous of the free track day. I gotta hit up one of these friday events.