summit point march events, who's in?

pixelblue · 02-27-2012, 11:12 AM

ok guys the track season will officially kick off for us mid atlantic enthusiasts (minus chris, already kicked off last weekend

). week of 3/10 will be a scca event and the following week there is a pca event. I am shooting for 3/10 barring a wet weekend otherwise I'll try the following weeks event. calling out to all local enthusiasts to come out and shake off the winter blues and try the new mods.

Focusedintntions · 02-27-2012, 12:52 PM

I'm heavily leaning to the march 10th weekend (just after my bday

) depending on weather. Trying to keep an eye out for weather and do a last minute registration.

pixelblue · 02-27-2012, 01:02 PM

Chris, that is exactly my plan. the last day of registration will be monday the fifth before noon. oh and happy early bday buddy! we'll celebrate at summit

need to hear from Gary. Joe is trying to come as well. where are all the local enthusiasts? are we the three musketeers for mid atlantic?!

DriveHard · 02-27-2012, 01:12 PM

send me the link for the event / reg... i have to check schedules / $$'s

I dont mind being the underdog with the 128.....ill just follow you guys around LOL

pixelblue · 02-27-2012, 01:23 PM

Alex,
would be great if you could make it! no worries, your car will be faster in the corners!

http://www.wdcr-scca.org/TrackDaysTr...9/Default.aspx

Focusedintntions · 02-27-2012, 01:53 PM

Alex don't worry, you'll be in front of me still....i'm running street tires and still learning

I'm hoping maybe now I can keep pace or pass Joe since I now have brake that won't self implode lol.

GaryS · 02-27-2012, 04:13 PM

I'm planning SCCA 3/10 and Potomoc PCA 3/31.

I'll still have imploding brakes 3/10, and then start using something better 3/31.

pixelblue · 02-27-2012, 04:45 PM

Gary, good to hear there's another one late march. weather will be tricky but let's hope we get lucky. didn't you switch to race pads and rotors?

GaryS · 02-27-2012, 05:54 PM

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Gary, good to hear there's another one late march. weather will be tricky but let's hope we get lucky. didn't you switch to race pads and rotors?

I've got RB rotors and DTC30 front pads. I've never done any work on a car before, so I'm doing a DIY event with BMW club on 3/17 to get some practice swapping the pads and rotors, and then I'll start changing them at the track. Later this year I'll start using r-comps, and then I'll switch to DTC70/60 pads.

pixelblue · 02-27-2012, 06:33 PM

sounds like a good plan Gary. swapping brakes and rotors are not difficult but just time consuming. you should figure an hour for a swap and another hour swapping back to your original setup. I'm too lazy to go through that every time

yandy · 02-27-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pixelblue

Gary, good to hear there's another one late march. weather will be tricky but let's hope we get lucky. didn't you switch to race pads and rotors?

I've got RB rotors and DTC30 front pads. I've never done any work on a car before, so I'm doing a DIY event with BMW club on 3/17 to get some practice swapping the pads and rotors, and then I'll start changing them at the track. Later this year I'll start using r-comps, and then I'll switch to DTC70/60 pads.

I personally switch pads/rotors a couple of days before the track and drive there. Never felt comfortable switching at the track.

Hawks are on now from the last event, since I have three this month (March)

.. Hopefully weather permits

Focusedintntions · 02-27-2012, 08:39 PM

Gary...swapping the fronts is easy!! I did all 4 corners on my car including jacking up the car in 30 mins at VIR...fyi with the new hawk pads and rb rotors you'll need to file off a bit of material...especially if you're running the ti shims. Just my experience there.

joeo · 02-27-2012, 08:40 PM

Going to try stock brakes and see how it works out. Right now leaning toward the Audi event (it's less $) - would like to do both! Wife seems to disagree with that option. Never done an event with Audi before.
Gary - what event is on 03/31?
I can't get SCCA's website to let me register.

GaryS · 02-27-2012, 10:17 PM

Joe, the Potomoc Porsche Club has a DE on Summit Point Main 3/31-4/1 for $275.

There's something wrong with the SCCA site. You should have Kim Dixon's emails from last year. PM me if you need her email address. I don't think I can post it here.

pixelblue · 03-02-2012, 07:29 AM

so it seems like saturday will be a wash ;( lets see if the forecast improves in the next few days

Focusedintntions · 03-02-2012, 07:49 AM

Yeah I'm watching that very closely....depending when the rain is there it could be a decent day

GaryS · 03-02-2012, 08:38 AM

I can just about guarantee that snow on Monday, because I'm taking my winter wheels off Sunday.

Focusedintntions · 03-02-2012, 08:40 AM

Lol Gary I said that for Feb 18th. Been runnign the summers since then. I think you'll be ok

Focusedintntions · 03-02-2012, 08:45 AM

FYI weather underground has the chances of rain for that weekend at 40% right now...

pixelblue · 03-02-2012, 10:40 AM

updated since this morning to 10%. this will be a roll of the dice

Focusedintntions · 03-02-2012, 12:04 PM

Hmm...to register and hope or wait....

Groundpilot · 03-02-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

Gary...swapping the fronts is easy!! I did all 4 corners on my car including jacking up the car in 30 mins at VIR...fyi with the new hawk pads and rb rotors you'll need to file off a bit of material...especially if you're running the ti shims. Just my experience there.

I just got RB rotors and will be installing DTC 70 front pads soon.
So, you are saying we still need to file off a bit of pad material even without ti-shims?
Sorry for the off topic question.

02-27-2012, 11:12 AM	#1
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	summit point march events, who's in? ok guys the track season will officially kick off for us mid atlantic enthusiasts (minus chris, already kicked off last weekend ). week of 3/10 will be a scca event and the following week there is a pca event. I am shooting for 3/10 barring a wet weekend otherwise I'll try the following weeks event. calling out to all local enthusiasts to come out and shake off the winter blues and try the new mods. __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I'm heavily leaning to the march 10th weekend (just after my bday ) depending on weather. Trying to keep an eye out for weather and do a last minute registration. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	Chris, that is exactly my plan. the last day of registration will be monday the fifth before noon. oh and happy early bday buddy! we'll celebrate at summit need to hear from Gary. Joe is trying to come as well. where are all the local enthusiasts? are we the three musketeers for mid atlantic?! __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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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)	send me the link for the event / reg... i have to check schedules / $$'s I dont mind being the underdog with the 128.....ill just follow you guys around LOL __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	Alex, would be great if you could make it! no worries, your car will be faster in the corners! http://www.wdcr-scca.org/TrackDaysTr...9/Default.aspx __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Alex don't worry, you'll be in front of me still....i'm running street tires and still learning I'm hoping maybe now I can keep pace or pass Joe since I now have brake that won't self implode lol. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	I'm planning SCCA 3/10 and Potomoc PCA 3/31. I'll still have imploding brakes 3/10, and then start using something better 3/31.
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	Gary, good to hear there's another one late march. weather will be tricky but let's hope we get lucky. didn't you switch to race pads and rotors? __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	sounds like a good plan Gary. swapping brakes and rotors are not difficult but just time consuming. you should figure an hour for a swap and another hour swapping back to your original setup. I'm too lazy to go through that every time __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Gary...swapping the fronts is easy!! I did all 4 corners on my car including jacking up the car in 30 mins at VIR...fyi with the new hawk pads and rb rotors you'll need to file off a bit of material...especially if you're running the ti shims. Just my experience there. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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joeo Lieutenant 120 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2009 Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling, Va iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMM 135i [9.50]	Going to try stock brakes and see how it works out. Right now leaning toward the Audi event (it's less $) - would like to do both! Wife seems to disagree with that option. Never done an event with Audi before. Gary - what event is on 03/31? I can't get SCCA's website to let me register.
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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	Joe, the Potomoc Porsche Club has a DE on Summit Point Main 3/31-4/1 for $275. There's something wrong with the SCCA site. You should have Kim Dixon's emails from last year. PM me if you need her email address. I don't think I can post it here.
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	so it seems like saturday will be a wash ;( lets see if the forecast improves in the next few days Attached Images __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Yeah I'm watching that very closely....depending when the rain is there it could be a decent day __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	I can just about guarantee that snow on Monday, because I'm taking my winter wheels off Sunday.
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Lol Gary I said that for Feb 18th. Been runnign the summers since then. I think you'll be ok __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	FYI weather underground has the chances of rain for that weekend at 40% right now... __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Hmm...to register and hope or wait.... __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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