November 6th Infineon Raceway

dbjb · 10-06-2010, 12:00 PM

Just paid today. HPDE2 sold out already. Signed up for HPDE1 instead. Free instructor I guess. I figure I'll use him the first session to judge my line. After that, I'll ask that I go it alone.

Fanatic1,
Think it won't be a problem because as of now, there is only one run group with 1&2 combined. No 'A' and 'B'.

fanatic1 · 10-07-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Just paid today. HPDE2 sold out already. Signed up for HPDE1 instead. Free instructor I guess. I figure I'll use him the first session to judge my line. After that, I'll ask that I go it alone.

Fanatic1,
Think it won't be a problem because as of now, there is only one run group with 1&2 combined. No 'A' and 'B'.

reg'd for HPDE1 as 2 was full, saturday, Nov 6. giddyup

dbjb · 10-08-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fanatic1

reg'd for HPDE1 as 2 was full, saturday, Nov 6. giddyup

Damn. Now even HPDE1 is full! Maybe they'll add an A and B group?!

lawwailok · 10-08-2010, 12:37 PM

i will not be able to make it Dan... sorry

but hey, if u have a compact video camcorder, i let u use my headrest mount so u can record the run, i showed u last time didn't i?

twinturbopg · 10-09-2010, 07:06 PM

well I'm glad I signed up for HPDE 1 so soon...c you on saturday.

dbjb · 10-10-2010, 12:29 PM

Glad we have a few going. I bet there will be more as some do not post on forums when attending track events.

I now need a HD Hero. Are both of you two using one?

fanatic1 · 10-10-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Glad we have a few going. I bet there will be more as some do not post on forums when attending track events.

I now need a HD Hero. Are both of you two using one?

HD hero with firmware update to run upside down w/o having to convert (recommend). not sure whether to run the suction cup mount (current) or adhesive. 16GB SD card on the way too

dbjb · 10-10-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fanatic1

HD hero with firmware update to run upside down w/o having to convert (recommend). not sure whether to run the suction cup mount (current) or adhesive. 16GB SD card on the way too

Must you worry about battery life or do you simply use a cigarette lighter adapter?

Thumperx · 10-11-2010, 05:23 PM

Hey Dan, I have family coming in that weekend. Plus, looking at the registration HPDE 1 is already scooped up.

Are you or anyone planning to go to Thunder Hill on Novermber 26th or December 4th?

fanatic1 · 10-11-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Must you worry about battery life or do you simply use a cigarette lighter adapter?

this from gopro site, pretty accurate so far:

Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port

dbjb · 10-11-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumperx

Hey Dan, I have family coming in that weekend. Plus, looking at the registration HPDE 1 is already scooped up.

Are you or anyone planning to go to Thunder Hill on Novermber 26th or December 4th?

Anthony,
Infineon filled very fast this time. I still have fingers crossed for additional spots opening up. So don't give up just yet.

I'm not 100% on Thunderhill. I would like to go but know I can't November 26th. Anyways, where are you getting these dates? I don't see anything listed for 11/26. Also, Dec 3-5 appears to be 25hr racing. Who's offering HPDE?

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Originally Posted by fanatic1

this from gopro site, pretty accurate so far:

Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port

Thanks Keith. I'm about to pull the trigger on the HD1080 through Ebay. $239 shipped seems pretty decent. There's also the new HD960 available at $179 but it doesn't do 720p at 60fps like the HD1080. Instead, the highest resolution at 60fps is 480p. Also, it loses the bus so that would mean I couldn't use the upcoming external battery or lcd.

Which one do you have? What quality resolution do you use? Lastly, is it pure trial and error to get the mounting location right? Do you hook it up to a camcorder first to see if you like the image it's capturing?

fanatic1 · 10-12-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Anthony,
Infineon filled very fast this time. I still have fingers crossed for additional spots opening up. So don't give up just yet.

I'm not 100% on Thunderhill. I would like to go but know I can't November 26th. Anyways, where are you getting these dates? I don't see anything listed for 11/26. Also, Dec 3-5 appears to be 25hr racing. Who's offering HPDE?

Thanks Keith. I'm about to pull the trigger on the HD1080 through Ebay. $239 shipped seems pretty decent. There's also the new HD960 available at $179 but it doesn't do 720p at 60fps like the HD1080. Instead, the highest resolution at 60fps is 480p. Also, it loses the bus so that would mean I couldn't use the upcoming external battery or lcd.

Which one do you have? What quality resolution do you use? Lastly, is it pure trial and error to get the mounting location right? Do you hook it up to a camcorder first to see if you like the image it's capturing?

have the gopro HD with a bunch of mounts. trial and error mostly and 720/60fps. you will need a decent size SD card, just got 16g from amazon pretty reasonable

Thumperx · 10-12-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Anthony,
Infineon filled very fast this time. I still have fingers crossed for additional spots opening up. So don't give up just yet.

I'm not 100% on Thunderhill. I would like to go but know I can't November 26th. Anyways, where are you getting these dates? I don't see anything listed for 11/26. Also, Dec 3-5 appears to be 25hr racing. Who's offering HPDE?

There's no HPDE events for those dates just a Teen Driving & Car Control Clinic (Nov 26) and as you mentioned the 25 hour endurance race (Dec4-5). I have a couple of buddies attending the 25 hour race. I may go to that one and support.

If another HPDE 1 group opens up, I'm in. Plus, this will be a good reason to purchase a helmet.

fanatic1 · 10-14-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Anthony,
Infineon filled very fast this time. I still have fingers crossed for additional spots opening up. So don't give up just yet.

I'm not 100% on Thunderhill. I would like to go but know I can't November 26th. Anyways, where are you getting these dates? I don't see anything listed for 11/26. Also, Dec 3-5 appears to be 25hr racing. Who's offering HPDE?

Thanks Keith. I'm about to pull the trigger on the HD1080 through Ebay. $239 shipped seems pretty decent. There's also the new HD960 available at $179 but it doesn't do 720p at 60fps like the HD1080. Instead, the highest resolution at 60fps is 480p. Also, it loses the bus so that would mean I couldn't use the upcoming external battery or lcd.

Which one do you have? What quality resolution do you use? Lastly, is it pure trial and error to get the mounting location right? Do you hook it up to a camcorder first to see if you like the image it's capturing?

not quite happy yet, but getting better. here is a short clip at 720/60 with suction cup from sunroof

dbjb · 10-15-2010, 12:09 AM

Can't wait to get mine and conduct my own tests. I have a camcorder with a video input so I plan to bring it along to the track. Figure that would be the easiest way to aim camera.

I took your advice and got an SD card. Went with a 16gb which should last the entire day. Oh, and I'm excited to say I got the HD Motorsport for $226 shipped from Amazon.

I guess we'll soon have video of eachother at the track. Woohoo.

fanatic1 · 10-17-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Can't wait to get mine and conduct my own tests. I have a camcorder with a video input so I plan to bring it along to the track. Figure that would be the easiest way to aim camera.

I took your advice and got an SD card. Went with a 16gb which should last the entire day. Oh, and I'm excited to say I got the HD Motorsport for $226 shipped from Amazon.

I guess we'll soon have video of eachother at the track. Woohoo.

these are somewhat helpful for first use

dbjb · 10-18-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fanatic1

these are somewhat helpful for first use

Very nice. Thanks Keith!

Dr.phuOnger? · 10-18-2010, 04:40 PM

i'll be there for the show part.. lol

dbjb · 10-19-2010, 11:28 AM

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i'll be there for the show part.. lol

Do you mean you're simply going to show up or is there some sort of show that day? Either way, glad you're going. Always see your name posted everywhere.

dbjb · 10-26-2010, 10:23 AM

GREAT NEWS!

More spots have opened up! You can sign up for HPDE 2 or 4!

Here's your second chance to sign up. Don't delay!

http://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1139

dbjb · 11-02-2010, 02:24 PM

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dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Can't wait to get mine and conduct my own tests. I have a camcorder with a video input so I plan to bring it along to the track. Figure that would be the easiest way to aim camera. I took your advice and got an SD card. Went with a 16gb which should last the entire day. Oh, and I'm excited to say I got the HD Motorsport for $226 shipped from Amazon. I guess we'll soon have video of eachother at the track. Woohoo.
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