BMWCCA Autocross - Sunday April 26, 2009

[windmaker]

Originally Posted by ML

I see. Time to buy a new helmet. Anyone care to make a suggestion?

how much money can you spend?

this is the one I am going to get
http://www.saferacer.com/simpson-dia...productid=1045

[ML]

Originally Posted by windmaker

how much money can you spend?

Keeping it to $250 to $300 would be good. SA 2005 is a must. I'll probably look for another full face since that's what I have now.

[Rachel]

Don't forget to remove your floor mats. Bring water/cooler/sunscreen.

oh, i just have an HJC that I think cost me $120. Does double duty when I ride motorcycles...

[bimmerBaron]

Originally Posted by Rachel

Don't forget to remove your floor mats. Bring water/cooler/sunscreen.

remove floor mats? is the idea that they then can't inadvertently block the movement of your feet?

Any other tips (car prep or otherwise) for newbies like myself?

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by bimmerBaron

remove floor mats? is the idea that they then can't inadvertently block the movement of your feet?

Any other tips (car prep or otherwise) for newbies like myself?

Yeah, during the tech inspection they make sure you don't have floor mats in. They'll also check your helmet during tech. Make sure your wheels are properly torqued.

um... make sure you know what your worker assignment is. Also, bring either a paper pre-printed with your number/blue painter's tape to make numbers/ or magnetic numbers for your car. (Also make sure you know your number ). Print out and bring the form that decided what class you are in. Lot's of water, as it is supposed to be VERY warm. Make sure after your runs you leave your car running for the oil coolers. It's all very chill though. Super friendly. Try to score some ride-alongs, also take some experienced people with you!

Mainly.... just have fun!!

[ML]

This is what I'm leaning towards for a helmet:
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1646.htm

Anyone have experience with G-Force? I've always had HJC in the past.

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by ML

This is what I'm leaning towards for a helmet:
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1646.htm

Anyone have experience with G-Force? I've always had HJC in the past.

I like how it say "Do not send Free helmet bag and headsock, -$9.99" So, wouldn't it be not free?

[ML]

I thought that was strange, too, espesially since it is free shipping. I don't think the 9.99 delete option was on everything, either. bimmerforum-10 is worth 10% off at checkout.

[bimmerBaron]

Originally Posted by Rachel

Yeah, during the tech inspection they make sure you don't have floor mats in. They'll also check your helmet during tech. Make sure your wheels are properly torqued.

um... make sure you know what your worker assignment is. Also, bring either a paper pre-printed with your number/blue painter's tape to make numbers/ or magnetic numbers for your car. (Also make sure you know your number ). Print out and bring the form that decided what class you are in. Lot's of water, as it is supposed to be VERY warm. Make sure after your runs you leave your car running for the oil coolers. It's all very chill though. Super friendly. Try to score some ride-alongs, also take some experienced people with you!

Mainly.... just have fun!!

thanks! that's really helpful. I don't have some of these things (helmet, torque wrench), so I'll have to rely on the kindness of strangers (and the club's secret stash of helmets) for some stuff.

You said I can bring a paper pre-printed with my car's number. Does that mean its sufficient to print out the number (in BIG font) on a regular sheet of paper that I'd just tape to the inside rear window?

See the new forecast for tomorrow? Supposed to be 'isolated tstorms'

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by bimmerBaron

thanks! that's really helpful. I don't have some of these things (helmet, torque wrench), so I'll have to rely on the kindness of strangers (and the club's secret stash of helmets) for some stuff.

You said I can bring a paper pre-printed with my car's number. Does that mean its sufficient to print out the number (in BIG font) on a regular sheet of paper that I'd just tape to the inside rear window?

See the new forecast for tomorrow? Supposed to be 'isolated tstorms'

Try and score a helmet if possible, as the loaners are very unreliably available.

[ML]

Ok, let's see 'em. Best run and average for the day.

[Artmasterx]

Fun times! I am not sure how quickly the times get published...

I think I had something like 91 in the morning and a 89 something in the afternoon.

It will be interesting to see the official times.

[arrutled]

my best was a 90.38 with a cone my average was a low 92 something for best of both runs. It was freakin awesome!

[ML]

Originally Posted by arrutled

my best was a 90.38 with a cone my average was a low 92 something for best of both runs. It was freakin awesome!

Impressive! Except for the cone, you got a quicker run in after I left. Not bad, not bad.

[Bdh821]

my best run was 88.4xx i think. awesome times like always! and also awesome turnout for 1ers! I overheard people talking about how many 1ers showed up

[and 1]

hell yeah they were talking about us dude! n i get why you guys always talk about auto-x...holy crap, its so good it should be illegal

90.29 was my best and last run, just edging out andy for the 1er silver medal. big thanks to roy wicklund for pointing me in the right direction. literally

hey did anyone take any pictures today or find them posted anywhere?

[windmaker]

Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Fun times! I am not sure how quickly the times get published...

I think I had something like 91 in the morning and a 89 something in the afternoon.

It will be interesting to see the official times.

very nice man.

[and 1]

Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Fun times! I am not sure how quickly the times get published...

I think I had something like 91 in the morning and a 89 something in the afternoon.

It will be interesting to see the official times.

hey i was wondering who the 128 was! i was working corner 5 while you were running and i gotta say that you were really smooth out there

proof that that driver makes more difference than the car:
89.xx with a 128 vs 90.29 with a jb3 135

make my silver a bronze

[bimmerBaron]

My best was a 90.9 clean run and I am pretty happy with that time for my first autox. I met artmasterx and ran into him between runs and I was shocked at how good his numbers were for the morning run. Really impressive!

Though Bdh828 wins for style with his environment-killing smoke-producing spinout on the last run of the day.

[MyBoyBlue]

Originally Posted by bimmerBaron

Though Bdh828 wins for style with his environment-killing smoke-producing spinout on the last run of the day.

+1 that was awesome. I'm glad I didn't miss that one.


Got bitched at for going out there but it was worth the shot

[and 1]

Originally Posted by MyBoyBlue

+1 that was awesome. I'm glad I didn't miss that one.


Got bitched at for going out there but it was worth the shot

make that +2

hey man, like i said, do one fast run around the course and then GTFO as fast as you can. no way they can catch you. just don't bring the bike back or wear the same jacket n no one will be the wiser. i know the 1ers can keep a secret.

[MyBoyBlue]

Originally Posted by and 1

make that +2

hey man, like i said, do one fast run around the course and then GTFO as fast as you can. no way they can catch you. just don't bring the bike back or wear the same jacket n no one will be the wiser. i know the 1ers can keep a secret.

Nah, wouldn't want to get everyone in trouble because I wanted to play around. Damn, that really is a long runway ... I would guess I could hit 170mph before I would have to brake.

When I first pulled up to go out onto the runway he actually walked right past me and didn't say a word.
I guess its not a big deal. I've heard from 2 other people that he acts like a prick to people that are new (or new to him); I will leave "him" unnamed.