July Autocross Reg opens tomorrow 6/26

Bdh821 · 07-23-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Slacker!

I got 'em from Velocity Motorcars. They look pretty high quality.

What length end links did you get? I need to get those things over nighted from japan or something for sunday...

larryn · 07-23-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdh821

What length end links did you get? I need to get those things over nighted from japan or something for sunday...

I measured mine. You are not lowered. You need a different length than me. (mines shorter than yours)

and 1 · 07-24-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Baker is who you should be gunning for, IMO. She'll be the 1er in B to beat. Good luck tho! I'm banking on her getting 2nd place in B for Sunday.

well sunday will be the tiebreaker, at least for the season so far. i beat her in the first event, but she got me in the 2nd. it'll be the tiebreaker for me n captain ming too - you gonna lay it down with those fancy tires of yours or what???

GAME TIME

Rachel · 07-26-2009, 04:17 PM

Great job today everyone! Weather cooperated quite nicely! Soon as we were done packin the van the showers started!

and 1 · 07-26-2009, 06:59 PM

hell yeah! lotsa great driving by the 1ers...and today's course was AWESOME with all the slaloms!

did anyone end up going for 3rd gear at all? i almost did a couple times but i don't think it would have gained much

larryn · 07-27-2009, 07:23 AM

Awesome time!! I fully enjoyed getting the FTD for ALL BMWs! The course was awesome, everything ran like a Swiss watch, and we got all cleaned up about 2 minutes before the sky opened up. Those V710s are amazing, and holy cow do they grip.

Dan Mull (our chapter photo guy) sent me this pic of me tripodding on one of my runs. One of the better pics I've seen of me flogging cones.

Artmasterx · 07-27-2009, 07:30 AM

I did some quick analysis of those that had at least 3 autoX runs this year, excluding Larry (tire change may throw off the data). I compared our average times to the average of the winners from the As-E classes for each event to see how we have done.

I think we should all be proud of how we have improved so far.

Larry, are you zooming in there to show us the cone mark there on the lip?

larryn · 07-27-2009, 07:53 AM

Weak sauce on the omission. Boooo! Even without yesterday, I ran in B for other events.

Good work on the improvements tho!!

The zoom in is the vast molecules of O2 under said rubber. (cone mark is from last season.. I just keep forgetting to lay on the ground to buff it out while washing the car)

Artmasterx · 07-27-2009, 08:37 AM

Fine, if you are going to bitch about it...

arrutled · 07-27-2009, 09:39 AM

I gotta get back in the swing of things. I cant miss another autocross or Ill start to loathe myself for not paying attention. Hopefully should have some more goodies by next time too!!!

arrutled · 07-27-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Awesome time!! I fully enjoyed getting the FTD for ALL BMWs! The course was awesome, everything ran like a Swiss watch, and we got all cleaned up about 2 minutes before the sky opened up. Those V710s are amazing, and holy cow do they grip.

Dan Mull (our chapter photo guy) sent me this pic of me tripodding on one of my runs. One of the better pics I've seen of me flogging cones.

I remember you saying something like you have never seen a bmw on 3 wheels. Dont feel like searching for it, but thanks for proving me right!!!!

larryn · 07-27-2009, 10:40 AM

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I remember you saying something like you have never seen a bmw on 3 wheels. Dont feel like searching for it, but thanks for proving me right!!!!

I never have seen a BMW lifting a rear wheel. I believe that was the conversation.

I've seen plenty lifting the front.

larryn · 07-27-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Fine, if you are going to bitch about it...

Thanks! You were right to begin with.

larryn · 07-27-2009, 08:36 PM

and 1's run.. Sorry about the craptacular white balance...

ML · 07-27-2009, 09:08 PM

White balance? Must be the down side of too much Zaino.

and 1 · 07-28-2009, 08:28 AM

larry, that video is AWESOME! thanks for letting me use the camera!

Artmasterx · 07-28-2009, 09:31 AM

Since ML in the M3 has been at the last three, I added him as well...

ML · 07-28-2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks Rob!

larryn · 07-28-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Since ML in the M3 has been at the last three, I added him as well...

Cool! Rob, I have to say that you are playing with some big boys at the top of DS as well. On your novice season, you're doing amazing and finishing on top of some serious drivers! Are you running stock tires?

(or was that bitching again?)

and 1 · 07-28-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

I did some quick analysis of those that had at least 3 autoX runs this year, excluding Larry (tire change may throw off the data). I compared our average times to the average of the winners from the As-E classes for each event to see how we have done.

I think we should all be proud of how we have improved so far.

Larry, are you zooming in there to show us the cone mark there on the lip?

that's some pretty cool analysis rob - thanks! great showing so far by the 1ers!

larryn · 07-28-2009, 10:30 AM

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that's some pretty cool analysis rob - thanks! great showing so far by the 1ers!

Agree.

The Mini drivers were calling my car "the cheater car" last year. You guys gotta stop doing so well, or we'll have to reclassify the Minis and 1ers.

As for my "cheater car", I swapped my 135 with a Mini S driver's car for an event, and put that theory to rest.

bimmerBaron · 07-28-2009, 11:18 AM

some pics!

in order:
- Brian
- Larry (edit: actually, on closer inspection, that may not be Larry! just his car. my bad)
- the Lotus (just hit a cone!)
- 911 turbo
- a bmw that's tripodding it's rear wheel?? Sure looks like it, but those shadows are a tricky thing.
- Rachel
- Mike (my camera doesn't like your car's ass

)
- the Formula Ford Citation
- ominous storm clouds closing in on us 1s after being beaten up on the course
- and all of the 1s that stayed for a photo (from left: Larry, me, Mike, Rachel, Brian)

07-26-2009, 04:17 PM	#26
Rachel Dangerous Curves 98 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: better than the boys ;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shirley, MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 Ducati 848EVO [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Great job today everyone! Weather cooperated quite nicely! Soon as we were done packin the van the showers started! __________________
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07-26-2009, 06:59 PM	#27
and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	hell yeah! lotsa great driving by the 1ers...and today's course was AWESOME with all the slaloms! did anyone end up going for 3rd gear at all? i almost did a couple times but i don't think it would have gained much __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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07-27-2009, 07:23 AM	#28
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Awesome time!! I fully enjoyed getting the FTD for ALL BMWs! The course was awesome, everything ran like a Swiss watch, and we got all cleaned up about 2 minutes before the sky opened up. Those V710s are amazing, and holy cow do they grip. Dan Mull (our chapter photo guy) sent me this pic of me tripodding on one of my runs. One of the better pics I've seen of me flogging cones. Attached Images
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07-27-2009, 07:30 AM	#29
Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	I did some quick analysis of those that had at least 3 autoX runs this year, excluding Larry (tire change may throw off the data). I compared our average times to the average of the winners from the As-E classes for each event to see how we have done. I think we should all be proud of how we have improved so far. Larry, are you zooming in there to show us the cone mark there on the lip? Attached Images __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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07-27-2009, 07:53 AM	#30
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Weak sauce on the omission. Boooo! Even without yesterday, I ran in B for other events. Good work on the improvements tho!! The zoom in is the vast molecules of O2 under said rubber. (cone mark is from last season.. I just keep forgetting to lay on the ground to buff it out while washing the car)
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07-27-2009, 08:37 AM	#31
Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Fine, if you are going to bitch about it... Attached Images __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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07-27-2009, 09:39 AM	#32
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	I gotta get back in the swing of things. I cant miss another autocross or Ill start to loathe myself for not paying attention. Hopefully should have some more goodies by next time too!!! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	and 1's run.. Sorry about the craptacular white balance...
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07-27-2009, 09:08 PM	#37
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	White balance? Must be the down side of too much Zaino. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	larry, that video is AWESOME! thanks for letting me use the camera! __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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07-28-2009, 09:31 AM	#39
Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Since ML in the M3 has been at the last three, I added him as well... Attached Images __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Thanks Rob! __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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07-28-2009, 11:18 AM	#44
bimmerBaron this space for rent 0 Rep 74 Posts Drives: null Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	some pics! in order: - Brian - Larry (edit: actually, on closer inspection, that may not be Larry! just his car. my bad) - the Lotus (just hit a cone!) - 911 turbo - a bmw that's tripodding it's rear wheel?? Sure looks like it, but those shadows are a tricky thing. - Rachel - Mike (my camera doesn't like your car's ass ) - the Formula Ford Citation - ominous storm clouds closing in on us 1s after being beaten up on the course - and all of the 1s that stayed for a photo (from left: Larry, me, Mike, Rachel, Brian) Attached Images __________________ 2009 135i Montego blue \| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZCW \| and more.. Last edited by bimmerBaron; 07-28-2009 at 12:00 PM..
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