Louisiana Z/Import cookout April 29th *Lakefront*
06-14-2008, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by blasian
The next one will be a night autox I think. We can go get drunk afterwards 
I'll let you know though, it will be in July.
I'll let you know though, it will be in July.
06-14-2008, 06:37 PM
Originally Posted by Shaq Diesel
Yeah, where was everyone. The instructors were raggin on the no shows saying they were probably still in the bar or too drunk to make it out. 
The school was great though. It took like 3 hours but I finally beat the time that my instructor put up when he ran my car... Once...
I also learned that when the Z starts getting sideways and out of balance, continuing to push her only brings more imbalance and a lot of back end sliding.
I have never had so much fun in a car in one day. And the oddest thing is realizing that the cleanest, most "boring" runs draw the quickest times. Granted I loved the runs where the back end of stepping out at every other corner, but its even better when you find a way to stay at the straight edge of tire screeching with a few little hiccup slides and everything else being straight clockwork brake, turn, gas.
My last run of the day I was so pissed at myself until I heard my time. I believed I did everything right but I just felt I was doing it slow. Not as much tire screech happening. Car wasn't sliding too much. Had some instance where the back end came slightly around and I thought I was losing time waiting for it to settle itself while I set up for the next turn...
Ended up being the fastest time of the day for me. This is going to be a very fun addiction...
The school was great though. It took like 3 hours but I finally beat the time that my instructor put up when he ran my car... Once...
I also learned that when the Z starts getting sideways and out of balance, continuing to push her only brings more imbalance and a lot of back end sliding.
I have never had so much fun in a car in one day. And the oddest thing is realizing that the cleanest, most "boring" runs draw the quickest times. Granted I loved the runs where the back end of stepping out at every other corner, but its even better when you find a way to stay at the straight edge of tire screeching with a few little hiccup slides and everything else being straight clockwork brake, turn, gas.
My last run of the day I was so pissed at myself until I heard my time. I believed I did everything right but I just felt I was doing it slow. Not as much tire screech happening. Car wasn't sliding too much. Had some instance where the back end came slightly around and I thought I was losing time waiting for it to settle itself while I set up for the next turn...
Ended up being the fastest time of the day for me. This is going to be a very fun addiction...
I finally beat my instructors time. It took a little while and he only ran my car once.
I got a lot better. I learned a few things today from Justin. I started out running a 49.xxx second run and then a 46.xxx second run. I was very happy with my times at the end of the day. My last few were 45.5xx, 45.13x, 44.1xx, 44.2xx.
06-14-2008, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DustinZ33
mosquitos FTMFL!!!!! I can't imagine that area not having them swarming you.
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hey BR peeps. I know its a short notice but anybody want some crawfish tomorrow?
06-14-2008, 09:06 PM
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I really wish I could have gone to the autox school, and hated that I signed up and couldn't attend.
For one thing it is a long drive, 80% chance of rain, headers had to be installed for next weekend, and I had an offer for some help.
I think I'll stop preregistering for events, just sucks having to drive 2 hours hoping it isn't full.
For one thing it is a long drive, 80% chance of rain, headers had to be installed for next weekend, and I had an offer for some help.
I think I'll stop preregistering for events, just sucks having to drive 2 hours hoping it isn't full.
06-14-2008, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cbr900son
OMFG JUST Saw THE HAPPENING!! Best movie ever. definitely a must see film of the summer!
06-14-2008, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nothix
**** man, sorry about that
I decided not to go because the weather swore it would rain, but guess what? clear fakin skys.
Is there another time we could meet?
BTW I'll try giving u a call cause I know you are at work.
I decided not to go because the weather swore it would rain, but guess what? clear fakin skys.
Is there another time we could meet?
BTW I'll try giving u a call cause I know you are at work.
06-15-2008, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cbr900son
OMFG JUST Saw THE HAPPENING!! Best movie ever. definitely a must see film of the summer!
06-15-2008, 06:19 AM
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06-15-2008, 06:33 AM
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dont know if yall remember the RX-7 that showed up at fox and the hound that night and said he was gonna be in modified mag. just picked up the latest issue and he is on the cover with like a 5 page spread.
06-15-2008, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by soleil350z
where were u a yr and half ago?
06-15-2008, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DustinZ33
I want sum.
Where the hell was everybody that signed up for the autocross school? I had a blast. I've pretty much been driving since I left my house at 7:30 this morning. Just got back at 6:45. So much seat time it was ridiculous. The horrible rained sucked for about an hour but it turned out great. It's fun autoxing in the rain and water. You guys should've have been there.
Where the hell was everybody that signed up for the autocross school? I had a blast. I've pretty much been driving since I left my house at 7:30 this morning. Just got back at 6:45. So much seat time it was ridiculous. The horrible rained sucked for about an hour but it turned out great. It's fun autoxing in the rain and water. You guys should've have been there.
06-15-2008, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by blasian
Front components or all coaxial IMO.
Front components are good enough IMO, you've heard mine before. If you do that though, just before to get a really good set. Mainstream ftl
Front components are good enough IMO, you've heard mine before. If you do that though, just before to get a really good set. Mainstream ftl