NYBMWCCA Auto-X @ Nassau 3/27/11

Lubo · 03-26-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

Lubo - I plan on AutoX-ing all summer long so I am definitely buying myself a helmet. I just want to try one on before I commit and make sure it fits me properly and fits in my car.

Matt- where is there a speed shop? If there is a location that stocks helmets, I'll go and pick one up tomorrow.

I bought mine at an event 3 years ago. Dude came by selling helmets and driving shoes. Never seen him again... I agree about test fitting first and buying later, after all you want to be comfortable.

DriveHard · 03-26-2011, 12:57 PM

Hey. What time are we meeting up. Lubo u can try my helmet on. Got it at helmetcity

BrokenVert · 03-26-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

Hey. What time are we meeting up. Lubo u can try my helmet on. Got it at helmetcity

where is that? Im gonna need to buy a helmet before I go abroad in the fall. Gonna hit up the ring.

DriveHard · 03-26-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

where is that? Im gonna need to buy a helmet before I go abroad in the fall. Gonna hit up the ring.

Helmet city.com

Lubo · 03-26-2011, 03:38 PM

We are leaving from Brooklyn. I am meeting my buddies at ceasar bay at 7:15. It is exit 5 of belt parkway. We should arrive around 8 am

DriveHard · 03-26-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lubo

We are leaving from Brooklyn. I am meeting my buddies at ceasar bay at 7:15. It is exit 5 of belt parkway. We should arrive around 8 am

Ok see u there at 8....look out for each other. I may have a buddy that just got an s2000 we need to see how it is and plan the setups for him.. He may go to tobay but he likes the test and tune set up better.

tcd223 · 03-26-2011, 05:14 PM

Got a helmet. I kinda fit. Wish I didn't have power seats, because those two inches would make all the difference in the world. Oh well. See you guys at 8

BrokenVert · 03-26-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

Got a helmet. I kinda fit. Wish I didn't have power seats, because those two inches would make all the difference in the world. Oh well. See you guys at 8

Whered you get one tom?

also you may want to get there at 7:45. It takes a bit longer to get situated if youre a first timer. You need to be setup with an instructor (hell be sitting in your car giving you tips and wont leave for at least the first stint)

also youll need to learn about pointer cones, gates, optionals and such.

and you may want to do an extra course walk or two. It helps

tcd223 · 03-27-2011, 04:26 PM

Great time today guys, thanks for your help and advice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.

BrokenVert · 03-27-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

Great time today guys, thanks for your help and advice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.

You can have your wheels back in May so that you dont need to chew up the BCs

Lubo · 03-27-2011, 06:19 PM

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You can have your wheels back in May so that you dont need to chew up the BCs

Awesome time, and it was really nice to meet and chat with you guys. Hopefully we will meet at the other events. I was very happy with the upgrades I made over the winter (E93 sway, Vorshlag camber plates and 255/40 square set up) My main rival for the past 2 years was driver no 12, in red E92 M3 and I was finally able to beat him. 1st place in D- class was mine

I am uploading videos to youtube and will post them later.

Lubo · 03-28-2011, 06:53 AM

Two winning laps.

DriveHard · 03-28-2011, 07:54 AM

It was nice to see all at the auto-x..

had alot of fun... hope all us locals get to go all to the same event this season so we can meet up and chat

my only gripe was that freaking lot... cracked up and sandy.. it was bad enough it took too the third run to get her in the tires, but have to deal with the sand and rough pavement sucks.

LUBO rocked his runs...

I didnt take any vids, but I scored a 60.2 for Fastest time in C-stock..

BTW had Andre ( i think that was his name ) the main instructor take my car out at the end of the event... and he pulled a 58.7... He enjoyed the ride so much that he said he needs to convince the wife to let him get one for himself..LOL

goes to show how much it is the driver, no matter what mods you have.. Im glad my car had it in it to do a sub 60

Ill just have to keep practicing

see ya all around at the next one !!

PROPS to Muhamed for showing up on Winters !!!! and pulling a sub 63.0 ish time

BrokenVert · 03-28-2011, 08:35 AM

Andre Noel the guy with the E30 M3? Lol he's the head of the NYC chapter of the BMW CCA. He's crazy nice and supportive

Also yes that lot is shot. Last season we had a pothole open up halfway through the day because it was at the apex of a turn. We had to reroute the course because of it.

DriveHard · 03-28-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Andre Noel the guy with the E30 M3? Lol he's the head of the NYC chapter of the BMW CCA. He's crazy nice and supportive

Also yes that lot is shot. Last season we had a pothole open up halfway through the day because it was at the apex of a turn. We had to reroute the course because of it.

YUP.. Thats him.. gave me a couple of good pointers while we were riding.. Super Nice Guy...

p.s. did I mention that it was freakin' COLD.. ( actually warmed up a little in the afternoon)

as it was a test and tune we got 14 runs in also !!! thats when it pays..

tcd223 · 03-28-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

BTW had Andre ( i think that was his name ) the main instructor take my car out at the end of the event... and he pulled a 58.7... He enjoyed the ride so much that he said he needs to convince the wife to let him get one for himself..LOL

goes to show how much it is the driver, no matter what mods you have.. Im glad my car had it in it to do a sub 60

Ill just have to keep practicing

He took me out in that m3 and put down a 58.2 run. nice to see that your car is only a half second off his time in the m car.

lostkhan · 03-28-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

YUP.. Thats him.. gave me a couple of good pointers while we were riding.. Super Nice Guy...

p.s. did I mention that it was freakin' COLD.. ( actually warmed up a little in the afternoon)

as it was a test and tune we got 14 runs in also !!! thats when it pays..

Thanks for giving me that website, ill see you @ LimeRock on Apr16th. Good thing its not full. And i will not show up with Winter Tires

DriveHard · 03-28-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lostkhan

Thanks for giving me that website, ill see you @ LimeRock on Apr16th. Good thing its not full. And i will not show up with Winter Tires

Hey Muhammed... this you ??

Greatthat you will be able to come.. ( did you rent a transponder also??.. you will want that for sure ) wher do you live?? we can caravan from LI??

and yeah !! no winters LOL ( p.s. i was still impressed you could pull the time that you did )

Regards,

Alex

Lubo · 03-28-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

He took me out in that m3 and put down a 58.2 run. nice to see that your car is only a half second off his time in the m car.

The key over here is seat time and then more seat time. This is the one single mod that will help you get better times. After doing this for 3 years it was my first time that I have won my class. I was also pleasently surprised as I was sure that I would end up like .5 second behind 1st place. I am still waiting to see the results. I want to know how much behind I was behind fastest non r-comp. I think I ran 56.209, but can't wait to confirm.

AntonV · 03-28-2011, 07:48 PM

really wanted to go, but i had a feeling that the road surface was shot. from those videos, i guess I was right. were those piles of sand?

did anyone ask is the coliseum has any intent on fixing the parking lot? the CCA might need to start looking for a new location.

tcd223 · 03-28-2011, 08:54 PM

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really wanted to go, but i had a feeling that the road surface was shot. from those videos, i guess I was right. were those piles of sand?

I thought that pile of sand was always there. The lot was in pretty bad shape, but at least I am now positive that my wheel setup isn't going to rub over anything I throw at it.

tcd223 · 03-28-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lubo

The key over here is seat time and then more seat time. This is the one single mod that will help you get better times. After doing this for 3 years it was my first time that I have won my class. I was also pleasently surprised as I was sure that I would end up like .5 second behind 1st place. I am still waiting to see the results. I want to know how much behind I was behind fastest non r-comp. I think I ran 56.209, but can't wait to confirm.

after watching your videos and seeing what you did, I think I could have shaved a second or two off my run. The two places I kept losing time were that right hander at the sand pile where I would brake too much, then not accelerate enough through the bumpy as hell section into box thing, and the other was that last little right/left thing just before the finish line where I would slow down, bog, and crawl across the line instead of carrying some speed.

I want to go on a ride-along with you next time.

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DriveHard Colonel 115 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Hey. What time are we meeting up. Lubo u can try my helmet on. Got it at helmetcity __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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Lubo Lieutenant 23 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 15 335 iX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (1)	We are leaving from Brooklyn. I am meeting my buddies at ceasar bay at 7:15. It is exit 5 of belt parkway. We should arrive around 8 am
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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	Got a helmet. I kinda fit. Wish I didn't have power seats, because those two inches would make all the difference in the world. Oh well. See you guys at 8 __________________ E82 Gone. 2013 JKUR on order
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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	Great time today guys, thanks for your help and advice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season. __________________ E82 Gone. 2013 JKUR on order
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DriveHard Colonel 115 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	It was nice to see all at the auto-x.. had alot of fun... hope all us locals get to go all to the same event this season so we can meet up and chat my only gripe was that freaking lot... cracked up and sandy.. it was bad enough it took too the third run to get her in the tires, but have to deal with the sand and rough pavement sucks. LUBO rocked his runs... I didnt take any vids, but I scored a 60.2 for Fastest time in C-stock.. BTW had Andre ( i think that was his name ) the main instructor take my car out at the end of the event... and he pulled a 58.7... He enjoyed the ride so much that he said he needs to convince the wife to let him get one for himself..LOL goes to show how much it is the driver, no matter what mods you have.. Im glad my car had it in it to do a sub 60 Ill just have to keep practicing see ya all around at the next one !! PROPS to Muhamed for showing up on Winters !!!! and pulling a sub 63.0 ish time __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Andre Noel the guy with the E30 M3? Lol he's the head of the NYC chapter of the BMW CCA. He's crazy nice and supportive Also yes that lot is shot. Last season we had a pothole open up halfway through the day because it was at the apex of a turn. We had to reroute the course because of it. __________________
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AntonV Lieutenant 38 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	really wanted to go, but i had a feeling that the road surface was shot. from those videos, i guess I was right. were those piles of sand? did anyone ask is the coliseum has any intent on fixing the parking lot? the CCA might need to start looking for a new location. __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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