PCA in Zephyrhills on the 21st ..

[Zate]

who's going ?

Its not far from where i live so I am gonna be there. Plan of getting rid of the legacy for a STi later this year and really gettin back into the AutoX stuff.

[WhiteGhost2.5]

I will be out there.

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

im there!!!

[Jordan Y.]

Do you have a link to more info on this event?

[w0rd]

http://www.pca.org/sfl/calendar%20of%20events.htm
http://www.pca.org/sfl/autocross.htm

[WhiteGhost2.5]

i will not be able to go as I will be outta the country... :-(

[Alizarin]

i will not be able to go as I will be outta the country... :-(
That beats my excuse! I'm flying out for Texas that morning.

[Topher]

Me and my brother are going. I'm trying to get some freinds to come. We love that track.

[CueAuto]

i will not be able to go as I will be outta the country... :-(


Does that mean I get to rock the RS?!?!?!?!? j/k....I really did like driving the little monster.....cat on carpet!

[Leonard]

Plan of getting rid of the legacy for a STi later this year and really gettin back into the AutoX stuff.



YOU WON'T!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jordan Y.]

I'm planning on going as long as nothing unexpected comes up. It seems like Zephyrhills is close enough to Temple Terrace that I would have a fighting chance of getting up in time to make it. Is this one of those locations that are bitchy about noise, or will the open downpipe DSM be ok?

[Alizarin]

I'm planning on going as long as nothing unexpected comes up. It seems like Zephyrhills is close enough to Temple Terrace that I would have a fighting chance of getting up in time to make it. Is this one of those locations that are bitchy about noise, or will the open downpipe DSM be ok?
Its an old airport runway. I don't think anybody will really complain aboot the noise.

[95SingleSlamCivic]

Im in...... its gonna b my very first time at one of those events so it should b a show for all 2 c me make a fool of myself!

[Jordan Y.]

Read through all the auto-x info links at the top. I'm hoping there is enough info in there to keep you from making a total fool of yourself, because that is the same info I've been reading, and I'm hoping for the same thing since this will be my first time running at an auto-x.


Its an old airport runway. I don't think anybody will really complain aboot the noise.
Cool.

[mikeyees13]

As long as nothing crazy happens and I can buy a helmet, Im going to make it out there for my 1st auto-x too.

[divi]

If I get my car(first job) and get it tuned(2nd job) then yes, I shall be there with my brand new used rx7, but I'm going to drive like a granny since I'm a wuss.

[CueAuto]

COOL!!! Lots of new drivers!!! The PCA is VERY first timer friendly. We will be bringing our S14 STS car (our Impreza driver is out of the country) and trying to work on the suspension with a new chassis tech. I'm sure it will be another fun event. We are all meeting at CUE @7 and heading over to the airport @7:30 as the shop is only 2-3 miles from the airport. Your all welcome to meet there if you dont know how to get there.

Craig

[mikeyees13]

If I cant buy a helmet before the event what are the chances they will have loaners available?

[robofunc]

They had plenty of loaners both times I ran one of their events. Plus, sharing with a friend will work if the loaners do run out. If I go I'll try to bring two helmets (someone gave me a free one!).

Something tells me Mother's day is going to be this month's reason for not autoxing. Seems like it's something new every month now...

[mikeyees13]

Awsome, I am really looking forward to going. I do not think Mother's Day would affect auto-x on the 21st.

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

wal-mart sells Bell helemts pretty cheap. Craig @ CUE can get you an RCI for a good price also.

[mofugga]

know of any porsche owners who are willing to offer a co-drive to a fairly quick ex autoxer??? :D :lol:

[Alizarin]

know of any porsche owners who are willing to offer a co-drive to a fairly quick ex autoxer??? :D :lol:
You laugh, but one of the guys with a Carerra 4S who was at my first SPC auto-x was there. He said next time I can drive his car during a fun run. :-o

I have no idea if he was serious or not.

[robofunc]

Awsome, I am really looking forward to going. I do not think Mother's Day would affect auto-x on the 21st.

Dude. I'm seriously so retarded...

[Jordan Y.]

Ah bollux, my car spontaneously developed some stupid phantom knock and now the sensor is picking up max knock counts at idle. Looks like I'm out as I'm not going to have the time to track down whatever electrical gremlin or mechanical noise is causing it before next weekend. :mad:

[skippy]

dude, can I go again, I had so much fun with you guys @ CUE, Im trying to talk some friends into it as well....and Mothers day ruled! I went out with the bmw's to brooksville and had a blast, placed 21st overall!!!!!

[mikeyees13]

I got a helmet today at WallMart, so my roomate and I will be out there for sure! Im very excited!

BTW, is it required to wear long pants to these events? I know that Moroso Dragstrip, they wouldnt let me drive with shorts on. I read all of the AutoX Newb threads I could find and they didnt mention anythign about pants/

[skippy]

yeah, you can wear shorts, but have to wear shoes. No sandals, or flip flops...

[w0rd]

I got a helmet today at WallMart
They sell Snell rated helmets there?

[mikeyees13]

They sell Snell rated helmets there?

Its doesnt say Snell anywhere on it, but it is DOT '06. Which events is this Helmet not going to be able to participate in?

I hope we didnt get the wrong type...
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/000_004.jpg

[w0rd]

It will usually say Snell somewhere on the inside under the padding. That helmet will be good for the next Z-hills race only. Their website says that starting July 1st they require Snell. I would take it back if it's not Snell. Hit up the motorcycle shops for Snell helmets. All auto-x clubs accept both Snell M rating and SA rating. M rating is cheaper.

[jlude90]

yeah, those don't have a fireproof interior, take it back if you can, we had a thread on this a few days ago, i'm makin a trip to automotive engineering, lemme get the link

[mikeyees13]

daamn, well I guess we'll take it back and head over to Automotive Engineering sometime this week and get a Snell SA or M.

Thanks

[jlude90]

http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/general-car-chat/308258-newbie-needs-helmet.html

[w0rd]

FYI, M doesn't have a fireproof lining either, only SA. And jlude if you are in Brandon you should check out
Ron's Cycle Supplies
124 Edwards Avenue, Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 685-4338
They had a good selection and good prices. That's where I got mine, but it was several years ago.

[skippy]

mine says Snell DOT on the back, is it good to go?

[w0rd]

Should be, unless it's really old. SCCA requires Snell 1995 or newer.
Date is on the inside.

[jlude90]

i'll let you know tomorrow when i take the trip

[skippy]

Should be, unless it's really old. SCCA requires Snell 1995 or newer.
Date is on the inside.

but does PCA require newer helmet? I can't find a date.

[mikeyees13]

thanks for all the info guys!

[Charles]

Where can I pre-reg for this event or is it too late?

Edit: assuming I can just show up the day of for this one and still no "airport" list?

[Spin Out]

Hi Charles, Just show up.

I just hope they show up.
For those who missed the last one,
I think the guy running it showed up about 2-3 hours late.
I'd be willing to help out if they would let me know.

I never really thought about the "airport security" list thing.
It's an airport, but they don't require a list. Must be a little different.

[mikeyees13]

Im going today to pick up a Snell helmet from AE. I believe its M'05.

It saysno-preregister- to just show up. I know its at an airport, but I just figured it was empty.

[robofunc]

I'm not going now due to a death in the family.

Hopefully I'll get out to an event next month...

[Charles]

Thanks for the info, I'm definitely going to Bville on Sat, still unsure about this Sunday event since I would have to work 7pm-7am afterwords!!

[skippy]

cant wait, I need to put my new brakes on and rotate my tires....

[divi]

So I'm going to spectate. Cost for that?

[mofugga]

its free but its boring to watch

[mikeyees13]

hey guys- I picked up a HJC M2000 helemet today. My roomate and I plan on meeting up with those at CUE Auto at 7am to ride over to PCA!

Ill be the newb in the 1/2 flat black 240, see you guys out there!

[jaball77]

It was a little warm, and the surface was as terrible as ever, but it was a fun event none the less!

A big congratulations to Charles Ray for taking the top time in the "Not a BMW or a Porsche" class. :-)

We got to see a course worker almost get run over by a 911 Turbo, and we saw a 911 go up and over the berm on the edge of the course! Interesting stuff. :-)

[mikeyees13]

I had a great time out there today! It was a blast for sure. Big thanks to Danny for letting me ride shotgun in his boxster, that was amazing. Also thanks you Jeremy (WoRd) for riding along for my last run to give me some tips.


orange sentra se-r Was balls to the walls on all runs! I forget the driver's name- but def impressive!

[warfare]

It was fun but brutally hot and the old tarmac was very slippery. I ran in the 46's so I think that is good for the first trip in the subie to Auto-X.

[mofugga]

It was fun but brutally hot and the old tarmac was very slippery. I ran in the 46's so I think that is good for the first trip in the subie to Auto-X.
zhills is like a rallycross in the sti, hope you drove accordingly!

[Spin Out]

Congrats Rosko on your Fastest "OTHER" award.
(And he hasn't even gone to an EVO school yet.)

As I mentioned to you yesterday,
THEY should really call it something like "OPEN" class.
Especially if they are going to hand out awards that you could display.
"Open Class Winner" would have looked much nicer on the award.

I missed the flight or the Porsche (darn), But I did see the landing.

P.S. I have a chair with your name on it. Did you leave your's behind?

P.P.S. Man, this is a messy thread.

[Muddy]

Looks like I missed out on a fun event. :D

[Rosko]

Thanks! I couldn't have been more excited to nip Jeremy by just a tenth of a second!

Have you ever seen a cat or a dog run real fast across a tile floor, then try to make a sudden turn? That's what my first run looked like yesterday. My point is that, after that, I enabled traction control - which I always disable at autocrosses. In this case, though, it saved my ass and made me look better than I am.

Note Danny's best run at 39.x, showing us what real driving talent is all about.

I've been to two other autocrosses at that site, and it never felt more slippery than yesterday. It reminds me of how good we have it at Brooksville.

Mark, I also support your "open class" suggestion. Maybe Barry or one of the other BMW / Porsche guys will note your idea. And, I didn't lose a chair. Whose name is on it?

[jblaine]

"Open" doesn't indicate "No Porsches" accurately.

[bam2002]

We actually consider it "D" class. Just because the BMWs run A thru C class. But it could be E class for everything.

Its easy to change.

Next event is at Brooksville, June 11th. Sign up at Myautoevents.com.

The BMWCCA events we dont give out any thing at the autocross but points. At the end of the year points= prizes. Last year was custom polo shirts with name/ place and class.

Yep I was the one at station 5 that the P car came after. Watched the prev car go past me since they were hitting cones at the last gate. THen heard the other cars tires break loose. He was heading my way but not moving very fast. It wasnt even a close call.

Barry

[w0rd]

I saw Danny overcook a turn and plow through the second apex. First time I have ever seen that. I guess he is human after all.

I'll probably go back again, but those lights do suck.

[Spin Out]

Hi BAM,

I think you mean June 11
I Signed up today.

Also, Thanks for setting up the course yesterday. Fun Fun Fun.

[treekiller]

orange sentra se-r Was balls to the walls on all runs! I forget the driver's name- but def impressive!

:evil: Fear the orange crusher :evil:

[mikeyees13]

^ yes! TreeKiller you were driving like a champ! I hope to see you again next month! Thanks for the helpful walk through before the driver's meet.

welcome to TR

[jblaine]

I assume the 6/11 event is $25 still? Nothing is indicated on the event page.

[bam2002]

Yep , $25.. with lunch and H20 provided.
We have been starting about 9:15 and ending by 3:30 getting 8 runs.

B

[URY914]

I'm a PCA member and I'll talk to the Autocross chairman about changing the "other" class to a better name. Also, I think it is a crime that they (PCA) charges $.50 for water at the events.

Does anyone have pictures of the cars on the course?

See you in June.

[Spin Out]

Thanks URY914, it would be nice to be called something like "Open Class".
Rosko received a nice award, but it would have looked nicer if it said something other than "other".

I don't have a problem with the club providing drinks for a small fee.
It can be pretty expensive to provide drinks to a lot of people on a hot Florida day.
(But maybe your point was that the water was the same price as the sodas.)

I Really did pick up a folding chair (blue I believe) that had a sticky note next to it with Rosko's name on it. The guys just assumed it was his, but the sticky must have just fallen on it. Anyone missing a chair?

[jblaine]

Yep , $25.. with lunch and H20 provided.
We have been starting about 9:15 and ending by 3:30 getting 8 runs.

B
Cool. I'm in. I had a great time 2 weekends ago and the event was run VERY smoothly and efficiently. I was impressed, and appreciate it.

[mikeyees13]

Does anyone have pictures of the cars on the course?

See you in June.

Ive got alot of pics from Sunday

[mikeyees13]

*If anyone does not want their picture up, please PM me ASAP and I will take it down.
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00396.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00430.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00462.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00465.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC004132.JPG

[mikeyees13]

http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00461.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC004111.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC004501.JPG

[URY914]

Got any pictures on me on the course?

I think we (PCA) should give water away for free. It's hot as hell out there and no one should go without because they forgot or don't have a $ to spare.

God knows the club has the money.:roll:

[Rosko]

Spin Out,

I lost a blue fold-up chair at that site months ago. I believe it said "Saint Joseph's Hospital" on it. Is this the chair you're talking about? If it is, that's super cool. I thought that chair was gone forever. It was super windy the day I lost it. I figured the wind blew it God-knows-where.

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

woo woo...im in pix..lol Fun event. I think i was 2.5" out of 1st in other class. Which io dont think is too bad. I think i could have drive a little bit better though. i guess that what a lot of big changes to the car the day before get you though. Oh it was good to meet some of you new guys also. Hope to see everyone out there next time.

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

do i have to register guests for the BMW event like i do wiht SCCA???

[Spin Out]

Hi Rosko,
That sounds like the chair.
I'll bring it to the 6-11 BMW event at Brooksville.

[mikeyees13]

URY914- I didnt get any pics of your car, most of the ones are got were from open class. Next month I will make an effort to get alot more pics, and shots of each car that runs.


Brian- Here are two pics that are way better than that 1 up there:
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00446.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC00449.JPG

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

awesome man... i like the 1st one, u caught me mid launch and the naty neg camber in the front.

[treekiller]

Whatever they end up calling it, I was quite impressed that most of the quick cars here are Nissans, sweeping the top 3 spots. where I'm from you would expect to see some STI's or evo's perhaps a sickly preped honda. I think Nissans Are just not popular since they do not offer AWD in the snow belt.

[fastforward]

Got new brakes, braided lines, fluids, struts, performance goodies...ready to race again. I'll be there at the next event sunday, June 25th