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socalmach
08-11-2007, 09:34 PM
There's an autocross event at Langley speedway tomorrow (August 12th).
It's from 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. free for spectators not sure of the price to actually run but if you really want to get to know your car autocross is the way to learn about it. Better than any driving school you could take around here.
novajoe
08-12-2007, 11:22 AM
I would love to go today but I have a lot of work that I have to get done today. Get some good photos and find out when the next meet will be and I will clear some time to go.
socalmach
08-12-2007, 07:48 PM
I went so heres the low down for everyone. It's sponsored by a group called NASA. The next time will be Sept. 9th. Now get this. Usually you pay $20 or $40 for 3 or 4 runs but not with these guys. Theres 4 heats 2 morning 2 afternoon. each heat is 2 hours. I did just one heat and got 9 runs in today. That is better than a steal in my book.

1st run was a 53.xxx second and the fastest was a 47.7 second run. The course was 1/2 mile exactly. Man what a blast to do it again. I got vid of one run that I gotta download.

I would like to get a group of folks to go next time. Let me know if your in when the time gets closer.

Edit: And to finish off the day I got a Super big gulp of mountain dew all over the interior of the Mach.
novajoe
08-12-2007, 08:03 PM
Count me in even if I have to call out of work!!!
z28_Sprayin
08-12-2007, 08:36 PM
i'd like to see what i can do there...i consider myself a good driver....is it like a coned off road course or what?
socalmach
08-12-2007, 08:46 PM
I'm downloading the vid now.
socalmach
08-12-2007, 08:46 PM
os.streetfire.net/video/428f8034-3da8-406c-b90a-9988014310b7.htm[/url]

It's still optimizing but should be up in a few.

Yeah it's coned off. My top speed was just under 70 mph. It consists of higher speed runs and technical areas too.
Keminkdj
08-13-2007, 04:20 AM
haha, i saw your "edit: i bought a super big gulp mt dew and spilled it" thats great. well, not really... but hey, you told me thats why you have the Fo carbon fiber floor mats :).

I'd be intrested in going, a buddy of mine used to go with his 300zx, and i always wanted to try it. So if i got the time off the next time, i'd love it give it a shot.
z28_Sprayin
08-13-2007, 09:34 AM
when's your car gonna be ready...
Keminkdj
08-14-2007, 02:49 PM
well, its getting towed to the shop today. i have to come up with 500 bucks for my insurance. I hope it dosent take long, because i dont have a car right now
socalmach
08-15-2007, 06:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IR_hjfd-JE

The vid
Firesilverlullaby
08-15-2007, 08:47 PM
Wow sweet vid and good driving. Didnt know they had them at langley, might give it a try after i get break pads and tires. somebody i know use to race an evo at pungo.
socalmach
08-15-2007, 09:03 PM
Thanks and you should give it a try. It's a blast.
Death by Bongo Bongo
08-31-2007, 06:02 AM
Wow, how do you know where to go with all of those orange cones on the road?
socalmach
08-31-2007, 09:34 AM
Pretty easy once you do a walk thru of the coarse. Doesn't hurt that I've done it before to.
AK_fbody
08-31-2007, 11:20 AM
Did you nail some cones?
socalmach
08-31-2007, 04:52 PM
:Fscreamin I hit 3 cones out of the 9 runs I made. :Secret:
Death by Bongo Bongo
08-31-2007, 09:16 PM
So many cones everywhere.
http://www.transamws6.com/pics/acu4-6-07/acu4-6-07-01.jpg

http://www.transamws6.com/pics/acu4-6-07/acu4-6-07-02.jpg
socalmach
09-02-2007, 06:48 PM
Good looking course from what I can see. Where's it at?
I'd like to pick your brain sometime for some ideas about improving my times.
Death by Bongo Bongo
09-02-2007, 07:45 PM
That was at little creek amphib base @ ACU4 where they keep the hovercrafts.
http://www.transamws6.com/pics/acu4-6-07/acu4-small.jpg

I've got some vids at youtube,
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=FormulaZR1
socalmach
09-02-2007, 09:02 PM
I heard the courses at ACU-4 were big. Nice course and driving you have that car set up really well.
Death by Bongo Bongo
09-02-2007, 10:05 PM
thanks.
The car is pretty much stock suspended. I need to finish up my front brake upgrades (12.8" LS1 fronts with braided lines) and build my new sbc.
socalmach
09-02-2007, 10:40 PM
The way that thing was turning I would have thought the suspension was pretty modded. I didn't know the 3rd Gens handled so well.

You gonna go to Langley next weekend? I'd like to walk the course with ya and get your ideas on a good line.
novajoe
09-07-2007, 11:27 PM
The car isn't ready but I will be there.
socalmach
09-08-2007, 09:26 PM
Slacker. j/k

So, who's coming? I would show no later than about10:30 - 11:00. I'm shooting to be there around 9:30 - 10:00.

It's free to watch. So come on out and see if it's something you would njoy doing. Besides, you can always sit in the bleachers with the peanut gallery and make fun of the ricers.