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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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I want a go pro .
I want a contour

amazon has gopros for like $150
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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I want a contour

amazon has gopros for like $150
The GoPro HD Motorsports HERO isn't $150. Hard to find it under $240 shipped

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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by the3kgt2
The GoPro HD Motorsports HERO isn't $150. Hard to find it under $240 shipped
here is the contour HD (which IMO is better then the GOPRO HD)

http://www.amazon.com/Contour-1300-C...6703150&sr=8-1

$135

http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HD-Motor...f=pd_cp_p_pw_2

yeah you are right on that, I guess I made a mistake.

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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Most reviews I've seen puts the GoPro HD Hero ahead of the ContourHD

http://www.technobrains.com/gopro-hd...l-camera/7696/
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by the3kgt2
Most reviews I've seen puts the GoPro HD Hero ahead of the ContourHD

http://www.technobrains.com/gopro-hd...l-camera/7696/
not trying to argue since its my personal preference. I have a buddy that races spec miatas and is into the whole camera thing and all that good stuff, he had a gopro, said the wind noise was terrible, he also says his contour is way easier to use for n00bs (like me) and its $100+ cheaper

he said with the contour you can actually hear SM car and not just rasp and random stuff like the gopro.

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Originally Posted by SE5spd
Thunderhill, Friday October 7th with trackmasters

who wants to go? $149 for 5 sessions or $199 for 7 sessions

I dont wanna see 0 Zs like I saw on 9/7/11
I have this date down in pencil on my calendar. I'd do the 7 sessions for sure. Friday off is easier to swing than a Wednesday off, hence my absence on 9/7.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Well, I bought a Contour Roam....I'll let you know what I think of it.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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I have this date down in pencil on my calendar. I'd do the 7 sessions for sure. Friday off is easier to swing than a Wednesday off, hence my absence on 9/7.
the 7th was fun even though I didnt have my car I got to see what a stock G37x on star specs and a good driver and a bolt on volvo 850 on RS2s with a good driver could do, the volvo was on $15 autozone pads and SOMEHOW they didn't fade once

im signing up (probably B1 maybe B2) as soon as I get home from LA on sunday!

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Well, I bought a Contour Roam....I'll let you know what I think of it.
nice! never heard a bad thing about contour so hopefully youll like it too
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Well, I bought a Contour Roam....I'll let you know what I think of it.
Amazon FTW....got home to the camera already waiting at my door. Might take it out tomorrow to play with...
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 02:24 AM
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didnt think the gopro would be such a hot topic, lol...if anyone is interested, my redemption code expires on the 30th of this month...

t-hill was awesome as usual today! i saw a good number of Zs: maroon, graphite with black PF01s, and black with RPF1s...

im VERY tempted to do the "track pack" from TMR...id be stupid not to, what a steal!!!
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Originally Posted by wheelophile
didnt think the gopro would be such a hot topic, lol...if anyone is interested, my redemption code expires on the 30th of this month...

t-hill was awesome as usual today! i saw a good number of Zs: maroon, graphite with black PF01s, and black with RPF1s...

im VERY tempted to do the "track pack" from TMR...id be stupid not to, what a steal!!!
One other Z and I are signed up for the TrackPack, hope to see you there! Oh, and PM coming!
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Was the Z on PF01s a HR?

Is so that's my friends brother.

Who's signing up for 10/7? Illl be signing hp tomorrow
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Anybody doing Infineon on Nov 19 with Trackmasters?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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I dont like beating on my Z so much, thinking of buying something to build into a track car, 4ishK for the car to start off on, any ideas?

Id like to do spec miata but im too big, spec E30, not really into it..maybe some sort of HC type build?

any input would be cool..
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
Was the Z on PF01s a HR?

Is so that's my friends brother.

Who's signing up for 10/7? Illl be signing hp tomorrow
Already signed up.

Originally Posted by the3kgt2
Anybody doing Infineon on Nov 19 with Trackmasters?
Already signed up.

Originally Posted by SE5spd
I dont like beating on my Z so much, thinking of buying something to build into a track car, 4ishK for the car to start off on, any ideas?

Id like to do spec miata but im too big, spec E30, not really into it..maybe some sort of HC type build?

any input would be cool..
A dedicated track car is an expensive, big, headache (IMO). Just drive what you got for a few years is my advice. Roll in on RS3s, drive all day, drive home. Done.
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ill see you there!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Scott im just assuming you're signed up For the "a" class?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Scott im just assuming you're signed up For the "a" class?
Not sure. I think I usually go into their "mixed" class, but it also depends on how many run groups they have. If they only have 3, I'll go in advanced "A". If it's four, I go in mixed.

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Mixed (low adv and upper intermediate)
Upper novice (lower advanced and upper novice)
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I'll probably go in upper novice at Sears since I've never driven that course and the mixed guys are pretty fast with relatively open passing.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Oh okay cool.
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