May 29-31 Buttonwillow & Cal Speedway (BMW CCA)

Dascamel · 03-10-2009, 11:37 PM

If you sign up for all 3 days, I think its a $40-60 rebate.

Dascamel · 03-10-2009, 11:38 PM

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Do what I do for NorCal events mang. Rental car derby.

Believe you me...it can be fun. Especially when the rental car is a 4 speed automatic piece of sh*t with 4 cylinders and 120 hp on a good day and all-season tires. Imagine the looks on the other instructors when they saw us on track with a Chevy Malibu looking like it's about to take a p*ss in a turn.

HP Autosport · 03-13-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Cal speedway has the infield too..but the darn trip down there is too friggin far for me these days..I have a leased car...dont want to spend like 1300 miles for this one trip.

Call a car transporter to have your car shipped to Cal Spd Way and you can just fly down!

I'll pick you up at Ontario Airport.

HP Autosport · 03-13-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

There are numerous Stage 3 Audi S4s on California tracks that will surprise the hell out of you.

S4to335, Do you know Terry Tang? He used to be on the boards with the So Cal Audi chapter. His red B5 S4 was at my shop for some work. Boy! That thing is quick, 450 hp at the wheels on the street tune and 550 hp at the wheels on the 105 octane fuel race tune! A very capable track car!

satakal · 04-22-2009, 11:41 AM

this thread needs a bump

S4to335 · 04-22-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

S4to335, Do you know Terry Tang? He used to be on the boards with the So Cal Audi chapter. His red B5 S4 was at my shop for some work. Boy! That thing is quick, 450 hp at the wheels on the street tune and 550 hp at the wheels on the 105 octane fuel race tune! A very capable track car!

That name doesnt ring a bell...but he may go under another name on the forums...if the car has ever been to Wicked Motorsports..and had Mike work on it..it probably hauls butt. He has one B5 S4 that totally rocks at his shop right now.

r!der · 04-22-2009, 12:19 PM

What times are the "fast" guys running config 13 @ BW?
I'm just curious.

satakal · 04-22-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by r!der

What times are the "fast" guys running config 13 @ BW?
I'm just curious.

There is no timing allowed at BMWCCA driver's education events. Also, the clubs like to run with star mazda.

This guy sets class records with NASA... ask him:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252063
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185360

r!der · 04-22-2009, 02:13 PM

I see, I was just curious what kind of times the reg. trackday guys were doing in the advanced group. I've been tracking my bike for a bit now and would like to track my car one day.
On bikes, it's not uncommon to see guys dip below 2 min. in the advanced group. That's running config 13 with the bus stop, lost hills and sweeper.

Dascamel · 04-22-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by r!der

I see, I was just curious what kind of times the reg. trackday guys were doing in the advanced group. I've been tracking my bike for a bit now and would like to track my car one day.
On bikes, it's not uncommon to see guys dip below 2 min. in the advanced group. That's running config 13 with the bus stop, lost hills and sweeper.

Tough to say, BMWCCA isn't timed and star mazdo does add around 5 seconds. Even with that I'm sure some people will get around 2:05-2:10, maybe even lower. I'd watch out for Satakal, he runs a 1:45 with his eyes closed.

satakal · 04-22-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Tough to say, BMWCCA isn't timed and star mazdo does add around 5 seconds. Even with that I'm sure some people will get around 2:05-2:10, maybe even lower. I'd watch out for Satakal, he runs a 1:45 with his eyes closed.

lol, if you wanna call my 1:45.985 a "1:45", that's cool. I'd call it a "1:46".

Tough thing for comparison, is every car is set up different. And, there's a huge range between drivers. If I was dumb enough to let 325racer TT my car, he'd probably see times around 2:10ish. On saturday, I found 2:16.5. But then, it's got different wheels and tires so it's not a true "stock" time.

r!der · 04-22-2009, 02:52 PM

1:45-1:46 yikes! That is crazy FAST.

satakal · 04-22-2009, 03:13 PM

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1:45-1:46 yikes! That is CRAZY fast.

fixed it for you

r!der · 04-22-2009, 03:22 PM

haha yeah that seems more appropriate.

Dascamel · 04-29-2009, 12:38 AM

Anyone else signing up for these days?

Ramos · 04-29-2009, 11:51 AM

I'm in for the Roval (Sat and Sun) can't wait to get back on track

chili cheese · 04-29-2009, 09:36 PM

Fellas,

I'm looking coming to this event at Cal Speedway....sounds sweet.

What's the requirement for tow hooks/rings on our cars? I've searched and can't come up with anything. I don't recall getting these items with my car upon purchase, so if required, where can I buy them?

satakal · 04-29-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Fellas,

I'm looking coming to this event at Cal Speedway....sounds sweet.

What's the requirement for tow hooks/rings on our cars? I've searched and can't come up with anything. I don't recall getting these items with my car upon purchase, so if required, where can I buy them?

You should have one. It's in the "boot". And, it's not required. Worse case scenario, you can borrow mine.

At BMWCCA events you don't see cars go off often. That's why its not required.

S4to335 · 04-29-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by satakal

You should have one. It's in the "boot". And, it's not required. Worse case scenario, you can borrow mine.

At BMWCCA events you don't see cars go off often. That's why its not required.

Is that a pic of your diff going out ?

satakal · 04-30-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Is that a pic of your diff going out ?

Haha. It wasn't the diff that went out. Some sort of coupling between the drive shaft and diff. It smelled diffy cause it broke a seal. As far as I know, I'm the only idiot dumb/skilled enough to break one of those.

Friend convinced me to rock a signature. Car control is a bitch. Autocross is the necessary next-step in my development. I'm gonna get myself into big trouble at the big track if my fundamentals aren't strong.

S4to335 · 04-30-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by satakal

Haha. It wasn't the diff that went out. Some sort of coupling between the drive shaft and diff. It smelled diffy cause it broke a seal. As far as I know, I'm the only idiot dumb/skilled enough to break one of those.

Friend convinced me to rock a signature. Car control is a bitch. Autocross is the necessary next-step in my development. I'm gonna get myself into big trouble at the big track if my fundamentals aren't strong.

I have a lot of autocross experience....I got 3rd place in CSP back in 2000...in my old Audi S4.

http://sfr-solo2.org/solo2/Results/2...nship/csp.html

chili cheese · 04-30-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by satakal

You should have one. It's in the "boot". And, it's not required. Worse case scenario, you can borrow mine.

At BMWCCA events you don't see cars go off often. That's why its not required.

Ah yes, I found it in the boot. Thanks! I also found that one of my tools is missing, seems someone at the dealership was interested in my tool box.

03-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#23
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r!der Private First Class 12 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	What times are the "fast" guys running config 13 @ BW? I'm just curious.
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r!der Private First Class 12 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I see, I was just curious what kind of times the reg. trackday guys were doing in the advanced group. I've been tracking my bike for a bit now and would like to track my car one day. On bikes, it's not uncommon to see guys dip below 2 min. in the advanced group. That's running config 13 with the bus stop, lost hills and sweeper.
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04-22-2009, 02:52 PM	#34
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chili cheese Major 101 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: '16 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (6)	Fellas, I'm looking coming to this event at Cal Speedway....sounds sweet. What's the requirement for tow hooks/rings on our cars? I've searched and can't come up with anything. I don't recall getting these items with my car upon purchase, so if required, where can I buy them?
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