FEELER: Track Day (SoCal)

Ray · 02-13-2008, 01:04 PM

I might go to Streets at the end of March

UncleWede · 02-13-2008, 01:06 PM

Is this full-on 120+MPH racing on the track? I wanted to do that so much went I first got the e90 in 2005!! I have a helmet, but it's a motorcycle one and doesn't have the flame resistance that most of them want for tracks ;(

LOLrance · 02-13-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

I might go to Streets at the end of March

Ray, keep us updated when your going. Me and jaseface really want to get back out to SOW again.

LOLrance · 02-13-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Is this full-on 120+MPH racing on the track? I wanted to do that so much went I first got the e90 in 2005!! I have a helmet, but it's a motorcycle one and doesn't have the flame resistance that most of them want for tracks ;(

No, its not like NASCAR where its just full on 100+Mph the whole time. On these tracks, the only times you'll hit 100+ is on the straights and maybe long wide sweeping turns.

For track (road course) it depends on what organization you run with, but most if not all require a SA rated helmet. Mortorcycle helmets are not SA rated but they are a lot cheaper then SA's. Its because Mortorcycle helmets are not flame resistant and you need that for a road course

Ray · 02-13-2008, 01:13 PM

Motorcycle helmets are designed for a single impact, then they're done. An SA helmet, on the other hand, is designed to endure multiple impacts, such as b-pillars, seats, passenger (for Law's case), etc.

E90SLAM · 02-13-2008, 01:19 PM

Law...if i'm going....i need help on getting helmets and gloves those kind of stuff....

LOLrance · 02-13-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Law...if i'm going....i need help on getting helmets and gloves those kind of stuff....

Theres actually a place in Arcadia you can go check it out so its not TOO far.

E90SLAM · 02-13-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Theres actually a place in Arcadia you can go check it out so its not TOO far.

where???

UncleWede · 02-13-2008, 02:20 PM

I thought when I read the Snell site that the difference was mostly fire retardance, not crashability. If I were to delude myself that the helmet would help in a motorcycle crash, I expect to hit a LOT more falling off the motorcycle than being strapped inside the car.

Vickyy · 02-13-2008, 04:03 PM

how did i miss this thread?? im down!! i've been wanting to go

E90SLAM · 02-13-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss vicky

how did i miss this thread?? im down!! i've been wanting to go

I'll race you!!!

Vickyy · 02-13-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

I'll race you!!!

pick on someone ur own size!!!

!Xoible · 02-13-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss vicky

how did i miss this thread?? im down!! i've been wanting to go

kong spiratsy

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

I'll race you!!!

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Originally Posted by Miss vicky

pick on someone ur own size!!!

u can kick his ass

AoshichanX · 02-13-2008, 04:24 PM

we should all chip in for a beater e90

E90SLAM · 02-13-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AoshichanX

we should all chip in for a beater e90

Supercharge 325, 328, and 330???

bartman32 · 02-13-2008, 04:39 PM

I'm doing the April Vegas club event!

Mattscott · 02-13-2008, 05:08 PM

I'm down.

Mattscott · 02-13-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I thought when I read the Snell site that the difference was mostly fire retardance, not crashability. If I were to delude myself that the helmet would help in a motorcycle crash, I expect to hit a LOT more falling off the motorcycle than being strapped inside the car.

motorcycle helmets are not flame retardant. If you were to wear one in the car and get in a wreck. if it caught on fire, you would burn your head off.

e92phreak · 02-14-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

How noob friendly is Buttonwillow Mike? Only reason i like SOW is because its very beginner friendly with tons of run off space incase you go off and its a smaller tighter course (Unlike willow springs where you could crash at 120+mph on the straight). Most of the guys including myself never spent that much seat time on track.

Buttonwillow isn't noob friendly. Seems like more people are interested in SOW.

e92phreak · 02-14-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

i'm all stock though

That's fine. You can baseline your car and know what mods you need the next time you go tracking.

Purple All Sectors · 02-14-2008, 12:26 AM

I've been to most of the tracks in California, and I have to say that Streets of Willow is by far the worst track in California. Slow corners, pavement is not as smooth as other tracks, and is pretty rough on your car. I would recommend Buttonwillow. Its a fun track. All kinds of challenges.

SpecC · 02-14-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by e92phreak

That's fine. You can baseline your car and know what mods you need the next time you go tracking.

hahah good excuse

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Supercharge 325, 328, and 330???

yeah yeah yeah! let's all collaborate and join the laguna seca production car lemans series hahaha

View Poll Results: Which track are you interested in going to?
Buttonwillow in April with NASA Pro Racing (in the HPDE)	7	41.18%
Streets of Willow (a smaller, simpler course)	10	58.82%
Other - please specify (list even if you know of any)	4	23.53%
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