BMW AutoX 3-16 Brooksville

[bam2002]

FSC BMW CCA Brooksville Auto X (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=8577&psrnd=.12206376181930575258432703960383190624)

Email me at autox@24hr.us to get on the access list.
Since its sebring weekend, we should be a little light on cars, so Im guessing 8 to 10 runs. And out by 3 ish.

We also may have the Classic Mini club joining us.. But dont worry the course will be open and quick.

B

[gritt]

sweet. i`m bummed the Kumho MX`s don`t grip near as the BFG KDW2s, so we`ll see how it goes.

[3dglasses]

How long are the courses they put together at the airport?
30 seconds, 40, 50, 60???

[bam2002]

Usually in the 50s.. I try to keep them at 1 min or under.
We use to run 90 sec courses but I need 2 more stations and its not possible with less than 30 cars. ( not enought persons for cornerworkers) We usually run 30 to 35 cars. Thats why we can do 10 runs..

[Spin Out]

Classic Mini Club? Woo Hoo!
It's worth going just for that.

[Muddy]

I'll be there. :D

[RX007CYM]

Bam, is the team on the access list?

[bam2002]

Yep i hope the car is ready If not I can bring out Kris's close to stock e30 with street tires and we can drive that.

[chi town brat]

classic mini's? but how will i have time to hug them all ... show to Kris she'll laugh ;)

we're in but you already knew that

is the new registration system ready yet?

[3dglasses]

Email sent. Hope you guys will put up with a 3700 pound Mustang....

[bam2002]

We usally have a Z28 last gen camero out there that does really well. Plus a mustang is smaller than a BMW 5 series.
So sure come on out.

[3dglasses]

We usally have a Z28 last gen camero out there that does really well. Plus a mustang is smaller than a BMW 5 series.
So sure come on out.

So do we need to register? What about spectators? There are a couple guys that would like to come out, but we need some feedback so we don't waste the trip. Did you get my email? (Scott and Nathan)

[chi town brat]

Spectators are allowed but they also need to register as well.

Please send your name and your guests names to Barry aka bam2002 so he may add them to the list.

the Z28 driver was approved today by a certain cliasic mini to co-drive it at the event to compete. will he do it? we shall see. :D

[3dglasses]

I sent the names via email yesterday but got no reply.

CORRECTION: I got a reply. I'm in! see ya there!

[gritt]

let`s see what else is on the list
86 300zx, stripped the hell out, turbo`ed, non-turbo engine
84 300zx, aka black bitch
04 g35 sedan
robs bringing either his 00 323 or his boxster
john might be bringing his 240z, which is bad ass btw.
another 85 300zx non turbo

$25 + lunch + great surface + chi town brat brings out all the odd balls

[chi town brat]

$25 + lunch + great surface + chi town brat brings out all the odd balls

i do??? :P

[gritt]

you didn`t know?

[kbmwm3]

yeah - she can bring out her oddball stuff,
Like her SCCA DIXIE NATIONAL TOUR SML Class Winning trophy.

We are proud of you for going and winning.

See everyone on Sunday,
Keith R
JFF Racing

[longfellow2]

ugh, I really want to go but its too late to ask off work. :( I really want to test out the new suspension/tires/alignment somewhere other than the street...

[Spin Out]

Is it true that Chi Town is bringing out all the odd balls?
Add me to that list.

I'm finally getting the hang of my new V-710s. I think I'm addicted to them.
I was going to exercise the Fiero, but I'm having too much fun in the Miata.

[gritt]

yeah, i`m leaving the M3 at home and bringing the 300zx, finally try her out for what I have been building her to do.

[3dglasses]

This mix of cars will be fun. Can we have a burnout contest so I can feel worthy??

Since this is a new event for me.............

Is water provided?
What is for lunch?
Can spectators eat?
What is spectator costs?
Is there compressed air avail?


HAH! I'm all questions and no answers!

[bam2002]

Yes we usually bring enought water for 2 per person So you may want to bring some also
Lunch is Lunchmeat. Ham turkey - cheeses, PB and J, Keebler double fudge cookies. Chips..
Spectators can also eat. We ask for $3 at the gate to cover the food.
If they dont want to eat there is No charge.
Yes I bring out a generator and a compressor.

Good questions...
It will be a pretty open course so that we can shoot for the 8 or more runs.

Im not sure how many classic minis will be out.. May be more new minis, a Lotus or 2. Should be fun

[snookwheel]

I'm signed up and looking forward to my first event with The BMW group! See you this weekend.

[3dglasses]

Hmmm lunchmeat!

[chi town brat]

Man Kristan has really upped the competition ... :evil2: BRANG IT!

:lol: all in good fun and I am very excited for her!

Keith that event has paid off in so many ways it was worth it.

See you guys Sunday :)

[D-Roll]

Cant make it to this one, enjoy!

[330SMG]

Hmmm lunchmeat!
Hey I got a deal and we will even have Roast Beast and genuine Purdue Turkey and enough EL Fudge cookies to make you hate elves!

[chi town brat]

Hey I got a deal and we will even have Roast Beast and genuine Purdue Turkey and enough EL Fudge cookies to make you hate elves!

Dennis you're spoiling us rotten

[330SMG]

Dennis you're spoiling us rotten
Hey, maybe word will spread that BMW has roast beast and name brand turkey...and lots and lots of CHOCOLATE. Or maybe I bought stuff that I like and can't have at home.
Back on topic, Barry can I please use 3rd gear this month please please please.

[Loren]

If I may answer for Barry:

You can use 3rd gear anytime you like. Please start in 3rd gear and drive the whole course in 3rd gear. (hey, it works for Dennis in the Super Stalker!)

(on a more serious note, the airport doesn't want us driving more than 60 mph... that generally means little or no use of 3rd gear)

[Mars_302]

im being begged to come, so I might on sunday

[bam2002]

Mars.. Ill trade ya the entrance fee for some photos. So come up do some driving and instead of working a station. you can shoot photos.

Or just take photos, show up when you would like and Ill get you in.

B

[3dglasses]

Mars.. Ill trade ya the entrance fee for some photos. So come up do some driving and instead of working a station. you can shoot photos.

Or just take photos, show up when you would like and Ill get you in.

B
+1 Pictures tell a lot about how the suspension is balancing...

[Muddy]

Darn it, I got sick this week and could not make it.

[w0rd]

Awesome course today, you missed out. Should have been taking your Vitamin C.

[Loren]

Fun event! The course was good, got a few runs in the Yaris, and more than a few in the "Lemon". Even took an M Roadster out for an "instructor run"!

I don't know how Barry will make sense of the results... we had about 4 different drivers in the race car all driving under my #11!

Oh well, I know my fastest runs were 44.9 in the race car and 43.7 in the Yaris. (and 44.2 in the Roadster)

[Mars_302]

the lemon car was fun as hell to drive. Though the brakes need to bleed I think. It does make me want to hurry up and finish my car. It was addicting

[Loren]

We haven't touched the brakes, I'm sure they need a full flush and bleed with some good fluid. I was impressed with how well the car stopped after the finish. Much better brakes than my Yaris.

I think we got really lucky on our initial setup on that car. Just a little bit of tweaking and it will be freakin' awesome!

[snookwheel]

What a great time and fantastic course! This was our first BMW club outing and we had a blast! Great to meet you folks. I'll post up some video's my wife shot of a few of the people running when I get them put together.

Thanks for a great day!

Scott

[3dglasses]

What a great time and fantastic course! This was our first BMW club outing and we had a blast! Great to meet you folks. I'll post up some video's my wife shot of a few of the people running when I get them put together.

Thanks for a great day!

Scott
Couldn't have said it better! Thanks to all and sorry for the Dramatic Ending on run 7...

Thanks!

[snookwheel]

Couldn't have said it better! Thanks to all and sorry for the Dramatic Ending on run 7...

Thanks!
LOL! That dramatic ending was caught on tape!! We'll get a copy to you.

Psssst.. down here... just between me and you.... no one else is listening..... just what do you have against cones anyway?

[3dglasses]

Plus I need a new fog light bezel... $16...

P.S. Cones taste like chicken..

[gritt]

the sound a v8 mustang nailing cones sideways at 60, er, 59 mph is an awesome sound! thwap! thwap thwap!

great runs today and once again thanks to the BMW club for another well run event.

last run was the best, 42.9

couldn`t decide which sounded better, the cobras or that silver new mini...

[bam2002]

Results are up. Its a bit late so if there is any errors let me know.

Great driving. Very Close times.. alot of great cars out there
http://www.fscbmwcca.org/results08.html

[chi town brat]

3dglasses your SC whine from the turn around was an awesome sound all the way up at the timing tent

nice to see a lot of new people out at the event and snookwheel.

great time, great course, Vivek and those damn street tires got my azz and Jerm thanks for coming out to take pix! Can't wait to see you out in the Stang sometime.

[gritt]

barry, there are no point for me for yesterday (kyle Ellis)

[3dglasses]

3dglasses your SC whine from the turn around was an awesome sound all the way up at the timing tent It does make people smile (especially me)..... Thanks!

[bam2002]

Kyle
We gave you a time..
Points are 9 for 1st and got down to 1 point.. then after that no points are awarded.

Not to steal Jerms Thunder but PHOTOS are up.. I think.,.

BMW Club Auto-X Brooksville 3-16-2008 (http://www.floridaracing.org/auto-x/bmw031608/)


Thanks again for coming out.. Having picts really makes it a better event. And we will be testing the Lemons car for a while Mars so if ya dont have your car done we can get you in a ride.

[NismoZ]

Barry, you have me under 8cyl/turbo but my car is 6cyl,N/A. thanks

Charlie Thompson, gold 300zx

ps. that event was kick ass. my first time with your club. great job! ran very smoothly. i'll definitly be back.

[chi town brat]

Thanks for all the photos!

[Mars_302]

BMW Club Auto-X Brooksville 3-16-2008 (http://www.floridaracing.org/auto-x/bmw031608/)

http://www.floridaracing.org/auto-x/bmw031608/images/IMG_4420.jpg

http://www.floridaracing.org/auto-x/bmw031608/images/IMG_6170.jpg

[Mars_302]

damn you are a haxor!


it will probably be another year+ before my mustang is ever done. Thanks for letting me drive the Lemon. I was surprised by the grip it had for street tires. Didnt like the clutch or the gear box though. That was a pretty easy and smooth course, I had never walked it and just sorta figured it out while dirving the first run. I think i woulda been into the 49s on the 3rd pass

[Spin Out]

BAM (etc.)Thanks for holding the event, it was a ton on fun.
There were some really close times.

Great job on the photos Mars.
That Euro Trash Lemons car photographs pretty well.

If I read it right, Loren was faster in the Yaris. Wow..
I meant to ask if Loren's Hawaiian shirt came free with the purchase of the Yaris. (Just some kidding from another Hawaiian shirt collector.)

What the heck is a 335? That thing was fast.
Was that the Blue one I mistook as a new civic?

[gritt]

335=blue Bmw sedan with twin turbos

[gritt]

Kyle
We gave you a time..
Points are 9 for 1st and got down to 1 point.. then after that no points are awarded.
oh, I see. I sucked just enough to not get any points.:lol: damn minis and turboed bimmers...:P

[RX007CYM]

Great pictures, thanks for taking them! Mmmm, I want some lemonade... Yaarreee

[kbmwm3]

Barry and Gang,
Great event - it was a blast. Thanks for all the hard work that you do.
Please swap Howard and Michael Abrahams car numbers and results - some how they got exchanged.
Howard ran the faster times.

A lot of people ran some impressive times.
See you next time,
Keith R
JFF Racing

[bam2002]

Ok I have added the Yaris, switched the 335 times- drivers. And i need to check with the drivers to see if that car is all stock. RE points and how the car is classes. A all stock 335 is 55 points.
The points and classes are at the bottom of the spreadsheet.
I also swapped the Z car into the 6 cyl class.

[Loren]

If I read it right, Loren was faster in the Yaris. Wow..
I meant to ask if Loren's Hawaiian shirt came free with the purchase of the Yaris. (Just some kidding from another Hawaiian shirt collector.)

Yeah, the Lemon seems to be down on power and has sluggish steering. I'm sure that if we cure those two problems, it should be way faster than the Yaris. But, the Lemons race is more about endurance... and that old BMW feels rock solid.

I started buying hideous Hawaiian shirts a couple years ago. The obnoxious red one was actually a Christmas gift! Shhhhh... Hawaiian shirts make you drive faster.

[Spin Out]

I started buying hideous Hawaiian shirts a couple years ago. The obnoxious red one was actually a Christmas gift! Shhhhh... Hawaiian shirts make you drive faster.

I started collecting 3 years ago and have about 30 Hawaiian shirts,
and it is a fact that my times have dropped since I started autocrossing in them.
(Loren, Don't give away too many speed secrets.)

BAM, any chance of having a Hideous Hawaiian shirt themed autocross?


"WORD", thank you for the ride along.
You get so close, it's like you wiggle every cone.
I love the sound when the V-Tech kicks in.

[3dglasses]

Thanks for the pictures!!

[Muddy]

Shhhhh... Hawaiian shirts make you drive faster.
In an attempt to hide from embarrassment, perhaps? :lol:

[treekiller]

I started buying hideous Hawaiian shirts a couple years ago. The obnoxious red one was actually a Christmas gift! Shhhhh... Hawaiian shirts make you drive faster.

See what happens when you drop a trademark. When I lived in the Frigid north the Hawaiian shirt was a novelty so I always wore one to autocross, and I was faster... hummmmm....

For proof of Speed that is a Hawaiian shirt go here from 9 years ago
Philly Results 5/30/99 (http://www.autox4u.com/1999results/53099philly.htm)

7th out of 110 in pax. Hawaiian shirt equipped. oh and you'll notice that event we put Mazda Motorsports Stickers on the Z3 since it felt out of place in "Miata Stock" now In 1999 I did over 25 autocrosses that season, had new Hoosiers whenever I needed them and Drove a 2 year old BMW. what went wrong in my life since then? I should have this autocross thing licked by now.

I guess the old saying is true, "If autocrossing was any easier it'd be called road racing."

[snookwheel]

Some video fun of the "Other" class!

A cone killing Supercharged Mustang

YouTube - Scott's Superchared 'stang with Cone dessert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78vu64Zqeic)

Elliot's cone carving, V8 Mustang... love the V8 muscle car sound:
YouTube - Elliot run BMW club (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaWb2lcXc00)


Ear splitting, pity the starter, adrenaline inducing VW.
(Hey... I left a box of free ear plugs on the timer table)

YouTube - BMW club autocross (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9de881UmTLM)

[chi town brat]

Thanks for the vids and I do agree about the muscle car sound, our friends Justin Camaro and Jen's Cobra shake thier house. I espc <3 that SC whine.

[3dglasses]

Thanks Scott. :overkill:Holy crap I took that turnaround wide...

[Mars_302]

im wearing the hawaiian shirt my folks bought me on their trip last year

[Mars_302]

http://www.eccentric-photography.com/videos/march031508/FILE0018.MOV a 6 minute video I did shoot

file is big though

[3dglasses]

That vid is great. It really captures the spirit if the event, the site, and the course. Nice!

[Mars_302]

no way that vid sucks. Though one of thes events I wanna setup a tripod in the middle of the course that be in somewhat of a safe spot and let it run for an hour or so.

[3dglasses]

I guess I have very simple expectations when it comes to shooting video. My 12 year old normally does it!

[bam2002]

Mars let me know when you want to do that. I will set up a coarse that can have a safe area for a camera. Or even better set up 2 areas so we can run a camera out and a Camera back..

[Mars_302]

Well that would be cool but I wouldnt go that far myself. I have just a cheap camera for video and no way of editing it. Im not even worried about it getting run over, more so someones car being damaged from the tripod itself