| KC | 08-28-2006 11:45 AM |
The WRX TR (and sedan) is already 150 lbs lighter than the STi. Everything you can do in STU to an STi to lose weight you can also do in the WRX.
Does that 150 lbs make up for the diffs/HP? Probably not much. But HP isn't everything. You have a longer 2nd gear in the WRX... and every shift on a course is roughly 3/10s a second. If you have an STi that's got to shift twice into/out of 3rd gear, you're looking at a WRX making up about 6/10ths without having to lift a fingah (not a fingah!!!). Fancy diffs on an STi cannot make up time lost from shifting.
--kC
Does that 150 lbs make up for the diffs/HP? Probably not much. But HP isn't everything. You have a longer 2nd gear in the WRX... and every shift on a course is roughly 3/10s a second. If you have an STi that's got to shift twice into/out of 3rd gear, you're looking at a WRX making up about 6/10ths without having to lift a fingah (not a fingah!!!). Fancy diffs on an STi cannot make up time lost from shifting.
--kC
| makofoto | 08-28-2006 12:04 PM |
I've always heard that 3/10th ... but I find it hard to believe. And on courses where the two types of cars, STU/STX, stay in 2nd ... they aren't necessarily that far apart ... talking about national level cars and drivers here.
Shifting might cost the STI's a bit of time ... but the ferocious acceleration that they then continue to create makes up for a lot of that shift time. The WRX's are falling on their faces wringing out 2nd gear.
I've been extremely impressed by one of our local ESP Foresters. 2.5 but with the small turbo and five speed ... I guess it's the 6 speed with only five gears? It paxed 8th out of something like 130 drivers recently ... with a driver that was celebrating his one year anniversary in AX'ing.
Shifting might cost the STI's a bit of time ... but the ferocious acceleration that they then continue to create makes up for a lot of that shift time. The WRX's are falling on their faces wringing out 2nd gear.
I've been extremely impressed by one of our local ESP Foresters. 2.5 but with the small turbo and five speed ... I guess it's the 6 speed with only five gears? It paxed 8th out of something like 130 drivers recently ... with a driver that was celebrating his one year anniversary in AX'ing.
| 10th Warrior | 08-28-2006 12:12 PM |
[QUOTE=ratt_finkel;15020617]Wow, what's chris driving? You guys were doing well this year, why sell the car now?[/QUOTE]
Chris is now driving a Tahoe and won't be at Nats. :rolleyes: He hopes to have a SM2 280Z or some such nonsense for next year, but given the current state of it and his history with project cars, I wouldn't hold my breath ;)
Chris is now driving a Tahoe and won't be at Nats. :rolleyes: He hopes to have a SM2 280Z or some such nonsense for next year, but given the current state of it and his history with project cars, I wouldn't hold my breath ;)
| KC | 08-28-2006 12:15 PM |
[QUOTE=makofoto;15045124]I've always heard that 3/10th ... but I find it hard to believe. [/QUOTE] Data loggers don't lie. You can see it right in the logs.
[QUOTE]And on courses where the two types of cars, STU/STX, stay in 2nd ... they aren't necessarily that far apart ... talking about national level cars and drivers here.[/QUOTE]So you're equalizing the cars? Ok, I'm for that.. makes them even closer. :)
[QUOTE]Shifting might cost the STI's a bit of time ... but the ferocious acceleration that they then continue to create makes up for a lot of that shift time. The WRX's are falling on their faces wringing out 2nd gear.[/QUOTE]I agree with that as the STi can get from point to point a bit faster and that adds up. I still think that a WRX can still have a shot. :)
--kC
[QUOTE]And on courses where the two types of cars, STU/STX, stay in 2nd ... they aren't necessarily that far apart ... talking about national level cars and drivers here.[/QUOTE]So you're equalizing the cars? Ok, I'm for that.. makes them even closer. :)
[QUOTE]Shifting might cost the STI's a bit of time ... but the ferocious acceleration that they then continue to create makes up for a lot of that shift time. The WRX's are falling on their faces wringing out 2nd gear.[/QUOTE]I agree with that as the STi can get from point to point a bit faster and that adds up. I still think that a WRX can still have a shot. :)
--kC
| adhowe70 | 08-28-2006 08:21 PM |
[QUOTE=CamaroFS34;15043514]
[i]zero nationals trophies.... yeah, that's right, [b]zero[/b][/i] :([/QUOTE]
I felt your pain for a long time. I had zero national event trophies (Tours or Nats) until '04. I had many near misses. Two good days in Topeka sealed the deal. On any given day (or pair of days), you're good enough to trophy. This is your year, Karen... I can feel it. :)
[i]zero nationals trophies.... yeah, that's right, [b]zero[/b][/i] :([/QUOTE]
I felt your pain for a long time. I had zero national event trophies (Tours or Nats) until '04. I had many near misses. Two good days in Topeka sealed the deal. On any given day (or pair of days), you're good enough to trophy. This is your year, Karen... I can feel it. :)
| Au_STi | 08-28-2006 10:19 PM |
[QUOTE=10th Warrior;15045252]Chris is now driving a Tahoe and won't be at Nats. :rolleyes: He hopes to have a SM2 280Z or some such nonsense for next year, but given the current state of it and his history with project cars, I wouldn't hold my breath ;)[/QUOTE]
Actually Chris is taunting me that he'll have the SM2 Z at an October event this year before I get the blower install done on the Miata. Oh well, not the first time a project of mine took longer than expected. :( It looks like I may have a Pro Finale ride in Clyde's RX-8 if he makes it in. (fingers crossed) If it happens it will be entertaining to see the differences between anRX-8 and the Z. I hear the Mazda doesn't have "ice mode" issues like Chris' Z but that the lack of torque is a major issue.
Andy
Actually Chris is taunting me that he'll have the SM2 Z at an October event this year before I get the blower install done on the Miata. Oh well, not the first time a project of mine took longer than expected. :( It looks like I may have a Pro Finale ride in Clyde's RX-8 if he makes it in. (fingers crossed) If it happens it will be entertaining to see the differences between anRX-8 and the Z. I hear the Mazda doesn't have "ice mode" issues like Chris' Z but that the lack of torque is a major issue.
Andy
| Au_STi | 08-28-2006 10:34 PM |
[QUOTE=ratt_finkel;15020617]Wow, what's chris driving? You guys were doing well this year, why sell the car now?[/QUOTE]
We have had a pretty good 2 years in the Z, though I blew it last year at Nats. This year I'm going to try to stay out of my own head at Nationals, just drive and have fun.
I think part of the issue with the Z was we couldn't find a setup that worked for both of us. Chris tosses a car more and rfb, I'm smoother generally and lfb so when it was loose enough for me Chris had a hard time keeping the car under him. When we had it balanced for him, I had "ice mode" ABS issues trying to maximize braking and rotate it by trail braking. The car is just unbelieveably tight by design and the things to make it work at auto-x wouldn't make it a practical daily driver.
Andy
We have had a pretty good 2 years in the Z, though I blew it last year at Nats. This year I'm going to try to stay out of my own head at Nationals, just drive and have fun.
I think part of the issue with the Z was we couldn't find a setup that worked for both of us. Chris tosses a car more and rfb, I'm smoother generally and lfb so when it was loose enough for me Chris had a hard time keeping the car under him. When we had it balanced for him, I had "ice mode" ABS issues trying to maximize braking and rotate it by trail braking. The car is just unbelieveably tight by design and the things to make it work at auto-x wouldn't make it a practical daily driver.
Andy
| Aaron B | 08-28-2006 11:13 PM |
[QUOTE=mccanixx;15042301]I'm Greg, first time to nationals. Running the superslow racing 78STX WRX. Looking forward to being trophy fodder.;)[/QUOTE]
Don't worry, I'm sure there'll be plenty of mid-pack competition. I know I'll be trying to make up that 7/10ths of a second you had me by in Milwaukee :p ;)
Don't worry, I'm sure there'll be plenty of mid-pack competition. I know I'll be trying to make up that 7/10ths of a second you had me by in Milwaukee :p ;)
| jbrennen | 08-28-2006 11:38 PM |
[QUOTE=CamaroFS34;15043514]Umm.... good luck with that..... You know that Joel and Tommy barely trophied last year, right?
Karen
[i]zero nationals trophies.... yeah, that's right, [b]zero[/b][/i] :([/QUOTE]
Most apropos use of a Budweiser dress? They don't give a trophy for that?
:D
Karen
[i]zero nationals trophies.... yeah, that's right, [b]zero[/b][/i] :([/QUOTE]
Most apropos use of a Budweiser dress? They don't give a trophy for that?
:D
| Impreza_AWDriver | 08-29-2006 01:35 AM |
Pete L, #13, Looks like I'll be first out of the chute
Solo Nats Newb., Did the Atwater Pro
Co-Driving a STX 04 WRX, Fellow Team Blew Member
Normal ride is my own 04 Forester, ESP as mentioned before by Mako
Lucky me, Tom Berry competes in my class in SoCal.:huh:
Lastly, anyone near Socal have room on a trailer going to Nationals?
Or, a trailer to borrow/rent. Would prefer to trailer. Will drive if need be.
Solo Nats Newb., Did the Atwater Pro
Co-Driving a STX 04 WRX, Fellow Team Blew Member
Normal ride is my own 04 Forester, ESP as mentioned before by Mako
Lucky me, Tom Berry competes in my class in SoCal.:huh:
Lastly, anyone near Socal have room on a trailer going to Nationals?
Or, a trailer to borrow/rent. Would prefer to trailer. Will drive if need be.
| JerryLamb | 08-29-2006 01:36 AM |
[QUOTE=alltracin;15038421]Hey, come make fun of the nutbag running in an '06 WRX... 6 DS. Name's Justin :)
[/QUOTE]
I won't have to go far, I'll be gridded next to you as car #5. I'll see you there.
[/QUOTE]
I won't have to go far, I'll be gridded next to you as car #5. I'll see you there.
| KC | 08-29-2006 07:27 AM |
[QUOTE] I hear the Mazda doesn't have "ice mode" issues like Chris' Z but that the lack of torque is a major issue. [/QUOTE]How is torque a 'major' issue with the 8 when the Z has it in abundance and still loses? ;) :devil:
--kC
--kC
| Pacobeagle | 08-29-2006 07:32 AM |
BUMP,
[QUOTE=Pacobeagle1;15028356]Anyone going out there that I can co-drive with? I have the hotel situation figured out. Turns out that my turbo went south and I won't have a replacement in time.
Jose[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Pacobeagle1;15028356]Anyone going out there that I can co-drive with? I have the hotel situation figured out. Turns out that my turbo went south and I won't have a replacement in time.
Jose[/QUOTE]
| CamaroFS34 | 08-29-2006 07:58 AM |
[QUOTE=jbrennen;15054324]Most apropos use of a Budweiser dress? They don't give a trophy for that?
:D[/QUOTE]
No, and my competition claims it's "unsportsmanlike". :lol:
I guess I should clarify... I have trophies from Divisionals, Tours and ProSolos, but none from the National Championships.
Karen
:D[/QUOTE]
No, and my competition claims it's "unsportsmanlike". :lol:
I guess I should clarify... I have trophies from Divisionals, Tours and ProSolos, but none from the National Championships.
Karen
| Au_STi | 08-29-2006 09:33 AM |
[QUOTE=KC;15056345]How is torque a 'major' issue with the 8 when the Z has it in abundance and still loses? ;) :devil:
--kC[/QUOTE]
It's a driver issue then I guess. :)
--kC[/QUOTE]
It's a driver issue then I guess. :)
| Chiketkd | 08-29-2006 10:46 AM |
[QUOTE=KC;15044819]The WRX TR (and sedan) is already 150 lbs lighter than the STi. Everything you can do in STU to an STi to lose weight you can also do in the WRX.
Does that 150 lbs make up for the diffs/HP? Probably not much. But HP isn't everything. You have a longer 2nd gear in the WRX... and every shift on a course is roughly 3/10s a second. If you have an STi that's got to shift twice into/out of 3rd gear, you're looking at a WRX making up about 6/10ths without having to lift a fingah (not a fingah!!!). Fancy diffs on an STi cannot make up time lost from shifting.
--kC[/QUOTE]
I would have to agree with you KC. Equally 'STU prepped' 2.5L WRXs and STIs should be on relatively equal footing with each other. The WRX will definitely have an advantage in weight and reduced shifts, while the STI will have the better diffs and acceleration. Braking may not be significantly different between the two cars but the STI will probably have a slight advantage (despite the extra 150+lbs).
With that said, if I was going to compete in STU, I'd pick an STI over a 2.5L WRX. :cool:
Does that 150 lbs make up for the diffs/HP? Probably not much. But HP isn't everything. You have a longer 2nd gear in the WRX... and every shift on a course is roughly 3/10s a second. If you have an STi that's got to shift twice into/out of 3rd gear, you're looking at a WRX making up about 6/10ths without having to lift a fingah (not a fingah!!!). Fancy diffs on an STi cannot make up time lost from shifting.
--kC[/QUOTE]
I would have to agree with you KC. Equally 'STU prepped' 2.5L WRXs and STIs should be on relatively equal footing with each other. The WRX will definitely have an advantage in weight and reduced shifts, while the STI will have the better diffs and acceleration. Braking may not be significantly different between the two cars but the STI will probably have a slight advantage (despite the extra 150+lbs).
With that said, if I was going to compete in STU, I'd pick an STI over a 2.5L WRX. :cool:
| ratt_finkel | 08-29-2006 11:16 AM |
[QUOTE=Au_STi;15053513]We have had a pretty good 2 years in the Z, though I blew it last year at Nats. This year I'm going to try to stay out of my own head at Nationals, just drive and have fun.
I think part of the issue with the Z was we couldn't find a setup that worked for both of us. Chris tosses a car more and rfb, I'm smoother generally and lfb so when it was loose enough for me Chris had a hard time keeping the car under him. When we had it balanced for him, I had "ice mode" ABS issues trying to maximize braking and rotate it by trail braking. The car is just unbelieveably tight by design and the things to make it work at auto-x wouldn't make it a practical daily driver.
Andy[/QUOTE]
I know you guys worked quite a bit on setup last year. I was wondering what exactly you were working on. Now I know, lol.
You guys were flying in Walnut Ridge this year. I was really looking forward to seeing you kick ass at nats. Good luck either way!
I think part of the issue with the Z was we couldn't find a setup that worked for both of us. Chris tosses a car more and rfb, I'm smoother generally and lfb so when it was loose enough for me Chris had a hard time keeping the car under him. When we had it balanced for him, I had "ice mode" ABS issues trying to maximize braking and rotate it by trail braking. The car is just unbelieveably tight by design and the things to make it work at auto-x wouldn't make it a practical daily driver.
Andy[/QUOTE]
I know you guys worked quite a bit on setup last year. I was wondering what exactly you were working on. Now I know, lol.
You guys were flying in Walnut Ridge this year. I was really looking forward to seeing you kick ass at nats. Good luck either way!
| ratt_finkel | 08-29-2006 11:18 AM |
[QUOTE=jcroy66;15043353]I agree with Nate. Particularly for your first Nationals, leave your expectations at home. I think all of us have had Nationals that we put too much pressure on ourselves and ended up miserable for it. Don't do that to yourself. Come to have fun. Q[FONT=Verdana]u[FONT="]�[/FONT] sera, s[/FONT]era.[/QUOTE]
Here's another vote for that. Last year was my first time at nats. I was hell bent on proving that the RS would and could compete with the minis. I coned 5 out of my 6 runs. Hopefully I can approach it this year with a little clarity. And it helps I'm in a mini as well.:lol:
Here's another vote for that. Last year was my first time at nats. I was hell bent on proving that the RS would and could compete with the minis. I coned 5 out of my 6 runs. Hopefully I can approach it this year with a little clarity. And it helps I'm in a mini as well.:lol:
| Chiketkd | 08-29-2006 01:03 PM |
[QUOTE=ratt_finkel;15058371]Here's another vote for that. Last year was my first time at nats. I was hell bent on proving that the RS would and could compete with the minis. I coned 5 out of my 6 runs. Hopefully I can approach it this year with a little clarity. And it helps I'm in a mini as well.:lol:[/QUOTE]
Watch out for Eric Kriemelmeyer in his SE-R Spec V (#55). He won the Pro Solo event in Wash, DC and has been unbeatable all year IIRC. He may just win with the 'wrong' car this year! :cool:
Watch out for Eric Kriemelmeyer in his SE-R Spec V (#55). He won the Pro Solo event in Wash, DC and has been unbeatable all year IIRC. He may just win with the 'wrong' car this year! :cool:
| KC | 08-29-2006 01:07 PM |
[QUOTE=Chiketkd;15059794]Watch out for Eric Kriemelmeyer in his SE-R Spec V (#55). He won the Pro Solo event in Wash, DC and has been unbeatable all year IIRC. He may just win with the 'wrong' car this year! :cool:[/QUOTE]
I picked him to win on the SCCAForums.com Pick The Winners. He's got the expereince and that little something called crazy mojo. Yet, he's the most calm and relaxed autoxer I think I've ever met.
--kC
I picked him to win on the SCCAForums.com Pick The Winners. He's got the expereince and that little something called crazy mojo. Yet, he's the most calm and relaxed autoxer I think I've ever met.
--kC
| Chiketkd | 08-29-2006 01:15 PM |
[QUOTE=KC;15059865]I picked him to win on the SCCAForums.com Pick The Winners. He's got the expereince and that little something called crazy mojo. Yet, he's the most calm and relaxed autoxer I think I've ever met.
--kC[/QUOTE]
I picked him to win as well. Next to Steve Rankins, he's definitely one of the most calm and collected autoXer's I've met. He does have that crazy mojo thingie going on - kinda like the 'alien' Daddio! :p
--kC[/QUOTE]
I picked him to win as well. Next to Steve Rankins, he's definitely one of the most calm and collected autoXer's I've met. He does have that crazy mojo thingie going on - kinda like the 'alien' Daddio! :p
| jbrennen | 08-29-2006 01:59 PM |
[QUOTE=KC;15059865]Yet, he's the most calm and relaxed autoxer I think I've ever met.[/QUOTE]
My most vivid memory of Eric was his exuberance after winning the Bonus Challenge at the 2004 DC ProSolo. Not at all calm or relaxed, but he sure looked happy -- you would have thought he just won the Daytona 500 or something...
My most vivid memory of Eric was his exuberance after winning the Bonus Challenge at the 2004 DC ProSolo. Not at all calm or relaxed, but he sure looked happy -- you would have thought he just won the Daytona 500 or something...
| ratt_finkel | 08-29-2006 02:26 PM |
Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence guys :lol:
| Cone_masher | 08-29-2006 02:38 PM |
[QUOTE=jbrennen;15060572]My most vivid memory of Eric was his exuberance after winning the Bonus Challenge at the 2004 DC ProSolo. Not at all calm or relaxed, but he sure looked happy -- you would have thought he just won the Daytona 500 or something...[/QUOTE]
This year, heading into the semi-finals of the Super Challenge at the DC Pro...
"Let's put on a good show. No cones or redlights. Just have fun."
...all calm and collected, while I'm about to have a coronary for making it that far!
Super guy, who is my pick as well in GS.
~Scott H.
This year, heading into the semi-finals of the Super Challenge at the DC Pro...
"Let's put on a good show. No cones or redlights. Just have fun."
...all calm and collected, while I'm about to have a coronary for making it that far!
Super guy, who is my pick as well in GS.
~Scott H.
| CamaroFS34 | 08-29-2006 02:55 PM |
[QUOTE=KC;15059865]Yet, he's the most calm and relaxed autoxer I think I've ever met. [/QUOTE]
Eric Kriemelmeyer, circa June 2000, at a ProSolo.... pulls up to the line, cigarette in hand. Prestage light comes on... Eric takes a drag off the cigarette. Stage light on.... Eric takes another drag.... shot clock sounds..... Eric takes one last drag, and flicks the cigarette out the window just as the yellow lights start to come down. :lol: This is a true story. :eek:
Karen
Eric Kriemelmeyer, circa June 2000, at a ProSolo.... pulls up to the line, cigarette in hand. Prestage light comes on... Eric takes a drag off the cigarette. Stage light on.... Eric takes another drag.... shot clock sounds..... Eric takes one last drag, and flicks the cigarette out the window just as the yellow lights start to come down. :lol: This is a true story. :eek:
Karen
| KC | 08-29-2006 03:13 PM |
[QUOTE=CamaroFS34;15061590]Eric Kriemelmeyer, circa June 2000, at a ProSolo.... pulls up to the line, cigarette in hand. Prestage light comes on... Eric takes a drag off the cigarette. Stage light on.... Eric takes another drag.... shot clock sounds..... Eric takes one last drag, and flicks the cigarette out the window just as the yellow lights start to come down. :lol: This is a true story. :eek:
Karen[/QUOTE]
That's how I know him. :lol:
Sure, winning is one thing. It's ok to get excited about that. But any other time, he's cooler than Zaphod Beeblebrox minus one head.
Karen[/QUOTE]
That's how I know him. :lol:
Sure, winning is one thing. It's ok to get excited about that. But any other time, he's cooler than Zaphod Beeblebrox minus one head.
| crystalhelix | 08-29-2006 03:45 PM |
What happened to no smoking in grid? I got yelled at in Peru...gotta get a fix right after a run...damnit..
| jcroy66 | 08-29-2006 03:54 PM |
The no-smoking in grid rule only became part of the national rulebook last year I think. Prior to that, it was often in the supps (not sure how long that had been going on, as we only started doing national events in 2004).
| CamaroFS34 | 08-29-2006 04:25 PM |
[QUOTE=crystalhelix;15062298]What happened to no smoking in grid? I got yelled at in Peru...gotta get a fix right after a run...damnit..[/QUOTE]
Did you miss the "circa [b]2000[/b]" part of my story? ;)
Karen
Did you miss the "circa [b]2000[/b]" part of my story? ;)
Karen
| Chiketkd | 08-29-2006 04:43 PM |
I've now updated my votes for STU and STU-L. Previously had Mike Neary in STU since Rankins wasn't a choice, Rankins has now been added to the ballot and got my vote! :cool: I never noted before on STU-L, and I've now voted for Tara Knolls who was 2nd last year in STX-L. :cool:
| TyrannoSullyRex | 08-29-2006 05:24 PM |
[QUOTE=jcroy66;15062445]The no-smoking in grid rule only became part of the national rulebook last year I think. Prior to that, it was often in the supps (not sure how long that had been going on, as we only started doing national events in 2004).[/QUOTE]
Yeah, the "Tommy Saunders" rule I believe. Tommy would have a cigarette with an inch of ash in his mouth while dumping race gas into the car.
Yeah, the "Tommy Saunders" rule I believe. Tommy would have a cigarette with an inch of ash in his mouth while dumping race gas into the car.
| PKer | 08-29-2006 06:09 PM |
[FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="3"]Woooooot!!! NATIONALS!!!![/FONT][/SIZE]
:banana: :banana: :banana:
Hi, I'm Sebastian Rios, my wife Shauna and I are first timers to Nationals we'll be driving the #73 JLBMOTORSPORTS.COM WRX in STX and STXL.
I would be super stoked to win a trophy, but I plan on having fun either way. I look forward to seeing the friends I've made at past tours, and meeting new folks from the east coast.
:disco: :disco: :disco:
:banana: :banana: :banana:
Hi, I'm Sebastian Rios, my wife Shauna and I are first timers to Nationals we'll be driving the #73 JLBMOTORSPORTS.COM WRX in STX and STXL.
I would be super stoked to win a trophy, but I plan on having fun either way. I look forward to seeing the friends I've made at past tours, and meeting new folks from the east coast.
:disco: :disco: :disco:
| makofoto | 08-29-2006 07:01 PM |
Congrats Seb and Shauna for being able to go after all !!!
| PKer | 08-29-2006 07:28 PM |
It looks like a strong possiblity that we will drive the car to and from. We made it 1000 miles to Denver in one day in the ungodly stiff car, and didn't even piss blood afterwards:lol: 1800 miles to Topeka shouldn't be too bad.
| slowWS6 | 08-29-2006 11:25 PM |
[QUOTE=KC;15061844]That's how I know him. :lol:
Sure, winning is one thing. It's ok to get excited about that. But any other time, he's cooler than Zaphod Beeblebrox minus one head.[/QUOTE]
If I had a scanner, I'd scan the picture I have of Eric at the '04 Peru Pro sitting in grid in the black Camaro half dead/asleep/passed out/hungover after A. Buckley and B. Hertweck took him to The Hugger the night before.
My pillow is cooler than the other side of Eric Kriemelmeyer.
Pat
Sure, winning is one thing. It's ok to get excited about that. But any other time, he's cooler than Zaphod Beeblebrox minus one head.[/QUOTE]
If I had a scanner, I'd scan the picture I have of Eric at the '04 Peru Pro sitting in grid in the black Camaro half dead/asleep/passed out/hungover after A. Buckley and B. Hertweck took him to The Hugger the night before.
My pillow is cooler than the other side of Eric Kriemelmeyer.
Pat
| slowWS6 | 08-29-2006 11:26 PM |
[QUOTE=crystalhelix;15062298]What happened to no smoking in grid? I got yelled at in Peru...gotta get a fix right after a run...damnit..[/QUOTE]
If you're sitting at the starting line at a Pro Solo, are you still in grid? Hmmmm ....
Pat
If you're sitting at the starting line at a Pro Solo, are you still in grid? Hmmmm ....
Pat
| makofoto | 08-29-2006 11:30 PM |
No chance of splitting a trailer with Mihai and Pete? Memory Foam Pillows otherwise! :-)
| Imprezivblue | 08-30-2006 08:52 PM |
This thread needs more cowbell. . .
| crystalhelix | 08-30-2006 09:57 PM |
[QUOTE=Imprezivblue;15080570]This thread needs more cowbell. . .[/QUOTE]
Yes, yes, it does..
[IMG]http://www.ece.ucdavis.edu/~tmetz/misc/cowbell_ferrel.gif[/IMG]
Yes, yes, it does..
[IMG]http://www.ece.ucdavis.edu/~tmetz/misc/cowbell_ferrel.gif[/IMG]
| Silencer | 08-31-2006 08:02 AM |
Ok, let's make this thread interesting, who are your top 10 picks to place in the top 10 trophy positions in STU and they do not need to be in any particular order.
I'll start.
Neary, Rankins, Hayter, Magyar, Heinrich, Johnson, Jung, Bahr, Burkhart, Sipe.
Dave
I'll start.
Neary, Rankins, Hayter, Magyar, Heinrich, Johnson, Jung, Bahr, Burkhart, Sipe.
Dave
| Calamity Jesus | 08-31-2006 08:41 AM |
Rankins has my unofficial vote, because he has 60sec of bullet-time use per run.
| crystalhelix | 08-31-2006 09:12 AM |
How does one sign up for the 3 TnT runs (I think $25) and when is the mini TnT?
| jcroy66 | 08-31-2006 09:19 AM |
[url]http://www.scca.org/garage/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4021&PN=1[/url]
| Corey | 08-31-2006 09:53 AM |
Ahh Geez... I just saw that it's only open to those who aren't in the PRO Finale. I guess I'm twiddling my thumbs on Sunday again. :rolleyes:
Corey #89 STS
Corey #89 STS
| crystalhelix | 08-31-2006 10:14 AM |
[QUOTE=jcroy66;15085228][url]http://www.scca.org/garage/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4021&PN=1[/url][/QUOTE]
thanks - I guess we have to wait till tomorrow...lol
thanks - I guess we have to wait till tomorrow...lol
| ratt_finkel | 08-31-2006 11:32 AM |
[QUOTE=Silencer;15084634]Ok, let's make this thread interesting, who are your top 10 picks to place in the top 10 trophy positions in STU and they do not need to be in any particular order.
I'll start.
Neary, Rankins, Hayter, Magyar, Heinrich, Johnson, Jung, Bahr, Burkhart, Sipe.
Dave[/QUOTE]
You missed Bergin. :)
I'll start.
Neary, Rankins, Hayter, Magyar, Heinrich, Johnson, Jung, Bahr, Burkhart, Sipe.
Dave[/QUOTE]
You missed Bergin. :)
| jbrennen | 08-31-2006 11:57 AM |
[QUOTE=ratt_finkel;15086915]You missed Bergin. :)[/QUOTE]
And he figures Brennen won't show... :o
And he figures Brennen won't show... :o
| Impreza_AWDriver | 08-31-2006 12:20 PM |
Geez, 44 entries now in STU, 38 for STX and looks to be about 65% Subies
| alltracin | 08-31-2006 12:34 PM |
41 entries in DS.... 4.8% Subaru! :lol: There's also a Cobalt SS registered, apparently run by the GM performance division. I hope I beat that thing :huh:
| dknv | 08-31-2006 12:54 PM |
Hi, long time no post. Snooping to see what the smack talk was with about 40 Subaru's/Evo's in STU.
3rd Nats, 1st time at the finale. 2003-WRX in DSL, 2004-WRX in STXL; missed 2005. :(
Debbie K, 93 L2 / STUL, in TeamRX8's Mazda RX-8.
good luck, everyone, may the best driver win, (not because of rain).
3rd Nats, 1st time at the finale. 2003-WRX in DSL, 2004-WRX in STXL; missed 2005. :(
Debbie K, 93 L2 / STUL, in TeamRX8's Mazda RX-8.
good luck, everyone, may the best driver win, (not because of rain).
| Hondo88 | 08-31-2006 01:38 PM |
[QUOTE=alltracin;15087711]41 entries in DS.... 4.8% Subaru! :lol: There's also a Cobalt SS registered, apparently run by the GM performance division. I hope I beat that thing :huh:[/QUOTE]
Yep, here it is. Good luck.
[IMG]http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8928/chevycobaltsstimeattackmanu01ki4.jpg[/IMG]
No, there's no way that thing is in DS.
Maybe they have a contingency program.
Yep, here it is. Good luck.
[IMG]http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8928/chevycobaltsstimeattackmanu01ki4.jpg[/IMG]
No, there's no way that thing is in DS.
Maybe they have a contingency program.
| Storm | 08-31-2006 01:46 PM |
GM usually brings out a couple cars built by employees on their own time. Not all of them are slouches......Might not be an issue in stock but some of the other catergories allow them to make very efficient use of the rules.
Jay
Jay
| rt4me | 08-31-2006 01:46 PM |
[QUOTE=ratt_finkel;15086915]You missed Bergin. :)[/QUOTE]
Hey, I'm just going to have some fun! Last year I let my placing after day 1 get into my head, psyched myself out on the second day and didn't drive well. My focus this year is to just not think about it, have fun and let the chips fall where they may.
Hey, I'm just going to have some fun! Last year I let my placing after day 1 get into my head, psyched myself out on the second day and didn't drive well. My focus this year is to just not think about it, have fun and let the chips fall where they may.
| SharkWagon | 08-31-2006 02:07 PM |
On second thought... Ninja edited to not jinx Tim. Just go out and have fun and we will see what happens.
| BlkWRXWag | 08-31-2006 02:20 PM |
I'm a little surprised no one is talking about Simanyi and Teague. Do people think that the M3 has no chance, except if Mike Neary is driving it? Simanyi and Teague have beaten me at every Tour event I've been to this year:D Is HPT likely to be a more AWD favorable track given its limited size?
-Max H.
-Max H.
| rt4me | 08-31-2006 02:45 PM |
[QUOTE=BlkWRXWag;15089197]I'm a little surprised no one is talking about Simanyi and Teague. Do people think that the M3 has no chance, except if Mike Neary is driving it? Simanyi and Teague have beaten me at every Tour event I've been to this year:D Is HPT likely to be a more AWD favorable track given its limited size?
-Max H.[/QUOTE]
Oh, I'm worried about the M3s. Brian Hanchey (1st in STU after day 1 last year) and Terry Fair, in the same car, are really good drivers in a very well prep'd car. If the nationals course is really twisty with lots of transitions I think they'll be tough.
-Max H.[/QUOTE]
Oh, I'm worried about the M3s. Brian Hanchey (1st in STU after day 1 last year) and Terry Fair, in the same car, are really good drivers in a very well prep'd car. If the nationals course is really twisty with lots of transitions I think they'll be tough.
| BlkWRXWag | 08-31-2006 02:54 PM |
Yeah - I was reading the Vorschlag website last night. Definitely very well prepared and expereinced as well.
It's going to be very interesting to see how everyone compares. Richard Jung is really the only West Coaster who has run STU Nats before. Richard runs mostly in San Diego while Simanyi, Teague and I run mostly in LA, so even we are not totally sure how we compare.
It's going to be very interesting to see how everyone compares. Richard Jung is really the only West Coaster who has run STU Nats before. Richard runs mostly in San Diego while Simanyi, Teague and I run mostly in LA, so even we are not totally sure how we compare.
| Draken | 08-31-2006 03:07 PM |
You are cuter Max.
Wish I could be there to warm up your yokos...
Chris H.
Wish I could be there to warm up your yokos...
Chris H.
| BlkWRXWag | 08-31-2006 03:25 PM |
[QUOTE=Draken]You are cuter Max.
Wish I could be there to warm up your yokos...
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
Very true, very true. Wish you were coming honeybuns:disco: Barco and I will miss you.
Wish I could be there to warm up your yokos...
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
Very true, very true. Wish you were coming honeybuns:disco: Barco and I will miss you.
| thrdeye | 08-31-2006 03:34 PM |
Can someone give me a breakdown of how many years some of the STU guys have been atuocrossing?
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