LoneStar Bimmer AutoX 2007 Info and Schedule

[doopie]

http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross.html

1 03/10/07 Mineral Wells
2 04/01/07 TMS Bus Lot
3 05/05/07 LaGrave Field
4 06/09/07 Mineral Wells
5 07/14/07 Mineral Wells
6 08/11/07 Grayson County Airport
7 09/09/07 Mineral Wells
8 10/13/07 TMS Bus Lot
9 11/17/07 Mineral Wells

IF you want to sign up as a non member it is 35 for the first event to try and then they are 25-30 per event as a non member dependent on location.

Go here to sign up for the event.....
http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/drivers.aspx?EventID=2571

Feel free to pm with any questions.

Looks like about 4 members from DFWS will be there already the more the merrier.

Helmets are available for those that do not have one but they are limited so bring your drivers license and expect to have a good time.


Doopie

[JohnAC]

i have my e36 stored near mineral wells. Can't wait to finish it and bust some ass! :D

[ceyko]

So, out of all the drivers on this site who have Mustangs - only 6 of us can actually drive them? Well I mean other then in a straight line.

hehe...and ya'll make special groups for the Laps for Charity. No wonder, you actually have to turn on that track. Probably a bit too much for most of ya'll. I understand, I'm still learning too.

14 Propellerhead White 2004 Ford Mustang GT
Sponsored by: SBRacing
25 Ceyko Grey 2003 Ford Mustang
Sponsored by: SBRacing
39 Texaskay Blue 2006 Ford Mustang
Sponsored by: SBRacing
40 GT DAN Black 2005 Ford Mustang GT
Sponsored by: SBRacing
68 Doopie Yellow 1999 Ford Mustang GT Vert
Sponsored by: SBRacing
70 Chili Red 2004 Ford Mustang GT
Sponsored by: SBRacing

In all seriousness folks, if you try this out you will be addicted. Drag racing is fun for the first second or two and at most 10 or so seconds. This is non-stop action for 1-2 minutes. There are some really cool people at the event.

http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/lscbmwcca/Default.aspx

Heck, you don't even have to race. You can just come out and watch the fun or ride along with someone.

[doopie]

Good to see more mustangs out there then vettes this time.

I am sure the numbers will change. You will see more Vettes by end of signups on Friday night.

But as Ceyko said feel free to come out and just watch. Many people do ridealongs just bring a helmet. The Bimmer club is quite accomodating and they do not mind the American muscle at all. A 1.5 mile lap 8 times with quarter mile stretches allows the car to breathe and then suck it all in when you have to drop to 20 miles an hour to make a sharp turn.

There use to be a couple of guys AcidPete, bobbaganosh, labora, John..., aggie97 but aggie97 moved on to better things and only comes out once in a while between repairs of his AI car :)

Raymond

[GT Dan]

in... should be good times... shall we takes bets on who's going to be slowest?

[aalvarez04]

aww i'm going to be out in midlothian, maybe i'll try and leave early so i can watch at least. hey raymond i'll give you a call about it this week to see whats going on.

[JohnTheAggie]

There use to be a couple of guys ... John...

Raymond

I just registered

I had a busy off-season:
1. painted the car
2. completely new rear suspension
3. reconfigured the front suspension geometry
4. stiffened the chassis

It is almost like a driving a different car, oh wait it is a different car :D

[doopie]

Can't beatem Joinem huh......... Now how are we going to piss of the other guy if you go and change classes. :)

Nice car it looks nice. you selling the Stang now?

Raymond

[Chili]

Looking forward to Saturday.. Where's that yellow ZO6 I've been hearing about?!?

[doopie]

aww i'm going to be out in midlothian, maybe i'll try and leave early so i can watch at least. hey raymond i'll give you a call about it this week to see whats going on.


You go and buy a cute little car with horsepower you can handle and then you can't even make it.

Raymond

[79f150]

So this is open to cars other than BMWs?

hmmm...Im sure its not as much fun as MSR but might be worth checking out.

[aalvarez04]

You go and buy a cute little car with horsepower you can handle and then you can't even make it.

Raymond

::gasp:: i'll see what i can do to make it to the event. 8 runs 35 dollars, sounds good. i'll update you whether or not i'm going to be in it. At minimum i'll show up to watch in the afternoon.

[aalvarez04]

So this is open to cars other than BMWs?

hmmm...Im sure its not as much fun as MSR but might be worth checking out.

yes it's open to other cars.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Looking forward to Saturday.. Where's that yellow ZO6 I've been hearing about?!?

It turned into a red lightning... i'm waiting to here if they'll "allow" me to run, because i might be considered "top heavy" :confused:

[doopie]

It turned into a red lightning... i'm waiting to here if they'll "allow" me to run, because i might be considered "top heavy" :confused:


That vette was sweet. I would have been on the list of potential suitors as it sounded, looked and ran well.

Yes you can run with the Top heavy lightning just ensure your brakes are up to par. And you will not be able to drive it like the Vette, something about braking earlier. ;)Dean Yamada drove a lightning for a year with them and had to just watch the brakes carefully other than that he had a blast.

Other cars are welcomed. The more the merrier.

Motorcycle are the only ones they do not allow because of insurance purposes.

[aalvarez04]

All right I'm in, I don't know where it's at and i tend to get lost quite easily, so I'm following you Mr. Cordero.

[Cheezebandit]

Good to see more mustangs out there then vettes this time.

I am sure the numbers will change. You will see more Vettes by end of signups on Friday night.

But as Ceyko said feel free to come out and just watch. Many people do ridealongs just bring a helmet. The Bimmer club is quite accomodating and they do not mind the American muscle at all. A 1.5 mile lap 8 times with quarter mile stretches allows the car to breathe and then suck it all in when you have to drop to 20 miles an hour to make a sharp turn.

There use to be a couple of guys AcidPete, bobbaganosh, labora, John..., aggie97 but aggie97 moved on to better things and only comes out once in a while between repairs of his AI car :)

Raymond

this is FUN .. this is THE best group to run with .. Big fast courses .. not like SCCA more laid back .. and you will get 8 timed runs with a few fun runs after words .. :D

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Yea... i think i'm gonna have to register...

what does SBRacing mean anyway?!

[Chili]

Wait a minute, you got rid of the Vette?!

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Wait a minute, you got rid of the Vette?!

Not by choice.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Just so ya'll know, there will be a bunch of us at K-Dale on sunday :)

[propellerhead]

Yea... i think i'm gonna have to register...

what does SBRacing mean anyway?!
It's just something that makes babies cry. ;)

[doopie]

I still do not see a Lightnning signed up.

So tell us the story of the Vette.......

[stangchick74]

I might just have to show you boys up Sat. ;)

[ceyko]

I might just have to show you boys up Sat. ;)

Bring it.

[doopie]

That would be exciting to watch.... 2 tons of fun running around the track. They may want to bring some extra pads for her. Plus you know she is not getting her happy ass out of bed that early.

[ceyko]

They'll need to spread the cones out a little further too. :)

[ceyko]

All right I'm in, I don't know where it's at and i tend to get lost quite easily, so I'm following you Mr. Cordero.

Don't follow to closely. His trailor bounces and sometimes wheels and/or tires come flying off. :)

[aalvarez04]

Are any of you meeting up somewhere to caravan over there? Raymond is leaving really early and i doubt i'll wake up at that time.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Are any of you meeting up somewhere to caravan over there? Raymond is leaving really early and i doubt i'll wake up at that time.

You do need to be there early, last time i got there it was still dark! Everyone arrives around 8-9 for tech inspection.

[ceyko]

I bug out around 0530, but I come from Plano. IMO the earlier the better. Hopefully they get the track setup a little quicker this time. I really need to get 2-3 walks around it so I quit driving off the course the first couple of times. :)

I'm not aware of any convoys going over later in the morning.

[doopie]

Bring a bike to walk the track :)

[doopie]

They'll need to spread the cones out a little further too. :)
Why? she could drive outside the cones with one side and as long as the cone doesn't move no point deductions :) Two wheels in is all that matters for a non DNF

[stangchick74]

That would be exciting to watch.... 2 tons of fun running around the track. They may want to bring some extra pads for her. Plus you know she is not getting her happy ass out of bed that early.WTF are you trying to say?? :(

[doopie]

You have a big ass...................................Tank called an Armada......:)

[stangchick74]

You have a big ass...................................Tank called an Armada......:)
Uh huh. Just you wait! Besides, I was talking about going in the stang. ;) And I am going to get my ass up that early and go to support my baby. :)

[ceyko]

Bring a bike to walk the track :)


don't think I have not thought about it. :)

[ceyko]

Uh huh. Just you wait! Besides, I was talking about going in the stang. ;) And I am going to get my ass up that early and go to support my baby. :)

1 car is allowed to have 2 drivers ya know. So he could do 4 and you could do 4. Per shift.

[stangchick74]

1 car is allowed to have 2 drivers ya know. So he could do 4 and you could do 4. Per shift.I know ;)

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

I still do not see a Lightnning signed up.

So tell us the story of the Vette.......

I'll tell ya on saturday. It's not a happy story :( But its sold.

[propellerhead]

So, do we have to pack a lunch or are there places to eat there? This whole day thing is freaking me out.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

So, do we have to pack a lunch or are there places to eat there? This whole day thing is freaking me out.


You can pack some snacks or a lunch, but alot of people goto the subway down the street. You have probably about an hour to go grab a bite to eat, maybe more. Depends on how many people are there, looks like its going to be busy!

[GT Dan]

So, do we have to pack a lunch or are there places to eat there? This whole day thing is freaking me out.

You'll be fine... there are places less than a mile from the airport to get food and drinks. Bring your chairs... a big ass sun umbrella would be nice... we'll hang out, run, work the track... theres plenty of time to move around as needed...

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SBR MEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (before i start throwing a hissy fit)

[grape]

does this thing pay to win, if so what or where can i see the rules? :)

[franks]

does this thing pay to win, if so what or where can i see the rules? :)
lol, if it does pay i have an idea!!!!!! ;)

[propellerhead]

SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SBR MEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (before i start throwing a hissy fit)
I told you. It's something that makes babies cry. :D

[ceyko]

I told you. It's something that makes babies cry. :D


*sniffle* *sniffle* whaaaaa! Whaaaa!

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

I told you. It's something that makes babies cry. :D

Well i can't make any ford jokes anymore... so what is it!? :D

[stangchick74]

SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SBR MEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (before i start throwing a hissy fit)I have no idea! :confused:

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

I have no idea! :confused:

You're supposed to know these kinds of things!

[propellerhead]

Super secret exclusive no-titty-babies-allowed PM sent!

[Chili]

See everyone tomorrow..

[franks]

does it have to be a licenced street car? or can it be an altered wheel base and engine car?

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

does it have to be a licenced street car? or can it be an altered wheel base and engine car?

If it has 4 wheels, brakes, a motor, and you have a helmet... i think you're pretty much good.... i think.

[franks]

:) If it has 4 wheels, brakes, a motor, and you have a helmet... i think you're pretty much good.... i think.
:)

[Chili]

If it has 4 wheels, brakes, a motor, and you have a helmet... i think you're pretty much good.... i think.

Well, it at least has to pass a safety inspection.. :p

If you're going to register you'd better hurry.

[franks]

Well, it at least has to pass a safety inspection.. :p

If you're going to register you'd better hurry.
what i have in mind i would think it will exceed safe :rolleyes: ty

[Chili]

what i have in mind i would think it will exceed safe :rolleyes: ty

Can't wait to see what you're bringing.

[propellerhead]

Should I bring my lawn chairs?

Is it I-20 West, to Hwy 180, then south on 1195 to the airport?

[franks]

Can't wait to see what you're bringing.

im not bringing anything but i have an idea for another one, does it pay to win?

[Chili]

Should I bring my lawn chairs?

Is it I-20 West, to Hwy 180, then south on 1195 to the airport?

If you want to sit down.. :p

[Chili]

im not bringing anything but i have an idea for another one, does it pay to win?

Not that I am aware of.. But that's not saying much.

[Treadhead]

SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SBR MEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (before i start throwing a hissy fit)


It means S@*&#(*$&^# B(*&#%*&$^$#(# R )*&#^@%@). You happy now or crying? :D

P.S. I like the new ride!

[aalvarez04]

I had a lot of fun. The miata did rather well, i ran a best of 105.420. I think i did pretty good considering this is the first time I've ever tested the limits of this car and it's my first autocross.

[Chili]

I had a lot of fun. The miata did rather well, i ran a best of 105.420. I think i did pretty good considering this is the first time I've ever tested the limits of this car and it's my first autocross.

Not bad at all.. This is my second, my best was 106.xx. I think the fastest run of the day was down at about 90, I can't imagine shaving 16 seconds of what I ran. Those fuckers were moving.

Ask Doopie about his slicks rolling down 20 on their own.. :eek: :o

BTW.. I was in the car you followed the last 15 miles to the track.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

P.S. I like the new ride!

Thank you :D

I had alot of fun today too. Honestly, the truck was JUST as fun as my z06 was, i really enjoyed it. Here's some pics. My best was in one of the fun runs, and was a 108.2x not bad for a big ass truck. My best time that counted was 109.7xx :)

next upgrade... LOWER THE TRUCK... and brakes :D... and make it louder :D

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/Lightning/Autocrossing/IMG_0081.jpg


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/Lightning/Autocrossing/IMG_0090.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/Lightning/Autocrossing/IMG_0098.jpg

[aalvarez04]

Not bad at all.. This is my second, my best was 106.xx. I think the fastest run of the day was down at about 90, I can't imagine shaving 16 seconds of what I ran. Those fuckers were moving.

Ask Doopie about his slicks rolling down 20 on their own.. :eek: :o

BTW.. I was in the car you followed the last 15 miles to the track.

yea i saw you and i figured you knew how to get there better than me. so me and the old silver integra decided to follow you. I recognized your passenger so i knew it had to be you. I used to have her twin car and your old springs. hah. I can't wait for the next one.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

yea i saw you and i figured you knew how to get there better than me. so me and the old silver integra decided to follow you. I recognized your passenger so i knew it had to be you. I used to have her twin car and your old springs. hah. I can't wait for the next one.


You guys were behind me till we got on 20 :D Then i pulled over and waited for some others in willow park.

[aggie97]

ah, the good ole days of AX. I might make the may or June event and if I do, plan on having a mustang sitting on FTD!!


Something sinister and wicked is in the works in preparations for American Iron Nationals in September. :cool:

Bye the way Raymond, the car SHOULD be sub 3000lbs now with me (240) in it! Be VERY afraid especially if I show up on Hoosiers instead of Toyos!! ;)

[Chili]

yea i saw you and i figured you knew how to get there better than me. so me and the old silver integra decided to follow you. I recognized your passenger so i knew it had to be you. I used to have her twin car and your old springs. hah. I can't wait for the next one.

That's right, I forgot that you bought those and she did the deal for me. Lol.. When I saw you get in behind us I told her, "I bet they're going to autox too".. :p

It was a very good time but both of us got fried.. The sun owns us. I put sunblock on my face and arms, which are both fine, but the tops of my hands and my legs are toasted.

Hopefully we can make TMS on 4/1..

[GTPhreak]

Thank you :D

I had alot of fun today too. Honestly, the truck was JUST as fun as my z06 was, i really enjoyed it. Here's some pics. My best was in one of the fun runs, and was a 108.2x not bad for a big ass truck. My best time that counted was 109.7xx :)

next upgrade... LOWER THE TRUCK... and brakes :D... and make it louder :D

I'm guessing you are "5W0P3" on TALON? Looks like you had some fun, I have wanted to take my Gen1 out there for some time, just haven't had a chance to

[propellerhead]

That was a blast! It was definitely a different thrill from drag racing. I still like drag racing but I think I like both. I still need a lot of seat time. My last four runs were like 123.xxx, 118.xxx, 117.xxx and 116.xxx. I was surely getting better each time. I think my stall converter is hurting me though. Coming out of the turns I kick the gas pedal down and it stalls up and hits the tires. I kept breaking traction and fishtailing. It was still a blast. Just imagine hauling ass to the nearest Walmart and back without worrying about cops or other cars. That's autocross! Hehehe...

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Thank you :D

I had alot of fun today too. Honestly, the truck was JUST as fun as my z06 was, i really enjoyed it. Here's some pics. My best was in one of the fun runs, and was a 108.2x not bad for a big ass truck. My best time that counted was 109.7xx :)

next upgrade... LOWER THE TRUCK... and brakes :D... and make it louder :D

I'm guessing you are "5W0P3" on TALON? Looks like you had some fun, I have wanted to take my Gen1 out there for some time, just haven't had a chance to

Yes, thats me, my last name is Swope, so that works well for alot of things. Bring your L out, you'll LOVE it!

That was a blast! It was definitely a different thrill from drag racing. I still like drag racing but I think I like both. I still need a lot of seat time. My last four runs were like 123.xxx, 118.xxx, 117.xxx and 116.xxx. I was surely getting better each time. I think my stall converter is hurting me though. Coming out of the turns I kick the gas pedal down and it stalls up and hits the tires. I kept breaking traction and fishtailing. It was still a blast. Just imagine hauling ass to the nearest Walmart and back without worrying about cops or other cars. That's autocross! Hehehe...

My first was 119... and my best was 108.20 :D It's a pretty straight shot to my Walmart :( i've practiced though.

[ceyko]

That was a blast! It was definitely a different thrill from drag racing. I still like drag racing but I think I like both. I still need a lot of seat time. My last four runs were like 123.xxx, 118.xxx, 117.xxx and 116.xxx. I was surely getting better each time. I think my stall converter is hurting me though. Coming out of the turns I kick the gas pedal down and it stalls up and hits the tires. I kept breaking traction and fishtailing. It was still a blast. Just imagine hauling ass to the nearest Walmart and back without worrying about cops or other cars. That's autocross! Hehehe...

I was wondering how your stall would play with your ability to perform on the track. Not really sure if there is a decent solution to have a car that's good at both. Might need to chalk it up to just having fun out there. 116 is really good for a first time out there and a car you've only built for straight line stuff. Maybe you'll just have to get good at drifting and doing all the turns that way. hehe

My best was a 107.xxx something, I can't remember the xxx but I know Chili got me by .387 or something like that. :)

Looking into brakes now. I think those will help the most for what I need to do. The blower is nice to have, but it does not help when I can't get up to a decent speed cause I can't stop fast enough. haha Brakes do not appear to be cheap either.

Look forward to seeing ya'll at TMS.

Take care,

[Cheezebandit]

I was wondering how your stall would play with your ability to perform on the track. Not really sure if there is a decent solution to have a car that's good at both. Might need to chalk it up to just having fun out there. 116 is really good for a first time out there and a car you've only built for straight line stuff. Maybe you'll just have to get good at drifting and doing all the turns that way. hehe

My best was a 107.xxx something, I can't remember the xxx but I know Chili got me by .387 or something like that. :)

Looking into brakes now. I think those will help the most for what I need to do. The blower is nice to have, but it does not help when I can't get up to a decent speed cause I can't stop fast enough. haha Brakes do not appear to be cheap either.

Look forward to seeing ya'll at TMS.

Take care,

just get some Cobra Fronts and good pads for the front and rear .. and you should be fine ..

[Chili]

I need to correct myself from earlier, my best was in the 106's but I hit a cone, so the actual time was 107. I think my official best was 107.3xx, which was my last run, my first of the day being 116. I'll have to look at the sticker. I'm pretty happy considering my only suspension mods are lowering springs. The only thing I really plan on are some shocks and struts and maybe LCA's. I may do UCA's too, depending on my pinion angle. Oh, and I need the subframe connectors.. Oh, and.. Oh shit, here I go again. :o

[ceyko]

You don't have SFC yet? Man, even with the blower I still think SFCs are the best mod I've ever done. Call me weird, but the over all feel of the car was much nicer afterwards.

[stangchick74]

I had a great time yesterday, guys. I finally ran in the fun run and ran a 120.xx. It was my first run ever and it was in a friends car that I had never driven. I also didn't know they were keeping time so I let off after the second slalom set. Lots of fun and I plan on registering myself as a driver next time. :)

[ceyko]

just get some Cobra Fronts and good pads for the front and rear .. and you should be fine ..

I'm currently looking at this...

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=446

or the 10th ann edition...can't figure out the different...

or these...with some cobras in the rear....

http://www.americanmuscle.com/brembo-mustang-brake-kit-2000-cobra-r.html

Not a brake guru...so it's going to take awhile to figure out what exactly I'm going to do. :)

[GTPhreak]

I sold Cheezebandit the 10th anny Cobra brakes I had on my 94 GT after it got totalled. There isn't a difference between them and the standard cobra brakes other than they are red coated instead of gray/black. 99+ cobra brakes have twin 40mm pistons as opposed to 94-98 that have twin 38mm pistons (IIRC). They were great on my car, and I think Dusty is pleased with them on his car as well.

[ceyko]

Ah, that's good to know. I did not yet sit down and compare them line by line...certainly does not justify a 50 dollar difference.

At this point, I'm exploring the abnormal options but am still trying to decide if the Cobra R brakes are worth the money. 4 piston vs 2 piston seems pretty big. But for all I know the regular 2 piston brakes are all I need. We'll see...just have to read/study it till my eyes bleed or something. haha

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.

[aggie97]

I'm currently looking at this...

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=446

or the 10th ann edition...can't figure out the different...

or these...with some cobras in the rear....

http://www.americanmuscle.com/brembo-mustang-brake-kit-2000-cobra-r.html

Not a brake guru...so it's going to take awhile to figure out what exactly I'm going to do. :)

You can find the 2000R setups for 899 or less now....just shop around. Uses the stock Cobra Rotor and pads CAN Be cheaper. You will also have nothing to worry about for brakes in the future no matter what you throw at it....just make sure your current wheels and your soon to be track wheels work with them. I run them on my race car so they are up to the task. Don't waste your time on a cobra front swap because your car is too heavy and they don't work much better than the stock 99+ GT fronts....Also, with the brembos, swapping pads at the track is about a 2 minute endeavor each side. Stock rears are fine for just about anything short of door to door racing like what I am doing.

I hope to have a passenger seat in the car for the May or June event so if you want to have a real ride in a FAST fairmont, come on out....just don't be offended if I kick you out for a lighter run!! ;)

Actually, now that I think about it, I have like 5 sets of pads for the brembo setup that are more street/AX friendly I will let go for $75 set....usually $150....

[aggie97]

Ah, that's good to know. I did not yet sit down and compare them line by line...certainly does not justify a 50 dollar difference.

At this point, I'm exploring the abnormal options but am still trying to decide if the Cobra R brakes are worth the money. 4 piston vs 2 piston seems pretty big. But for all I know the regular 2 piston brakes are all I need. We'll see...just have to read/study it till my eyes bleed or something. haha

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.

It's WAY more than just 2 piston to 4 piston difference. The swept area on the same rotor face is about 40% more on the Brembo setup. WELL worth the 400 dollar difference over time!

[ceyko]

It's WAY more than just 2 piston to 4 piston difference. The swept area on the same rotor face is about 40% more on the Brembo setup. WELL worth the 400 dollar difference over time!

Thanks for the information. It seems the options for the front are plentiful and I'd just throw on the caliper/rotors..etc for the rear. If I can find the 00 R brakes for 800ish, I'll probably go that route. I don't see myself doing AI type stuff anytime soon, simply can't afford it and want to keep the car real streetable. No good reason I just want it street legal and all.

I have no problem getting kicked out of a car for a lighter run. I'll take you up on the offer though - let me know when that ride is available.

[ceyko]

Eh, I spoke too quickly. The 00 R brakes require 18x9s...I'm still running 17x9s, so that sort of shoots that idea down. :)

[aggie97]

Eh, I spoke too quickly. The 00 R brakes require 18x9s...I'm still running 17x9s, so that sort of shoots that idea down. :)

I have multiple 17x9 wheels that fit the brembo setup... And with a heavy ass street car, you can never have too much brake!

[ceyko]

I have multiple 17x9 wheels that fit the brembo setup... And with a heavy ass street car, you can never have too much brake!

I read several sites that said 18x9s will be needed, but I have 17x9 03/04 wheels...and have read on forums that they will work. You're the 3rd person who's claimed to have done it and it worked. (I'm pretty confident you're not BS'ing. :)) No spacers, just throw the wheels on right?

Best I've found is 950 for the fronts, let me know if you see them for less. :)

Take care,

[doopie]

I run 17X9 and my brakes have a bigger footprint than the 00R brakes.

Your 03 Cobra wheels will work with those brakes.

Fixed caliper is a much better design than the floating design OEMs use on most cars.

2750...How much sheetmetal did you remove?

Question on setup. I have the MM front and the front grip was outstanding and then I put in the EVM Trilink and watts link and now I have aewsome rear traction but I have lost my front traction.
Any cle to what spring ratesto use front and back. Right now I am at 425/325........Should I go softer in front or stiffer in rear.

Raymond

[aalvarez04]

Thank you :D

I had alot of fun today too. Honestly, the truck was JUST as fun as my z06 was, i really enjoyed it. Here's some pics. My best was in one of the fun runs, and was a 108.2x not bad for a big ass truck. My best time that counted was 109.7xx :)

next upgrade... LOWER THE TRUCK... and brakes :D... and make it louder :D


hey do you have any more pictures of the event? specificly my miata and an old silver integra?

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

hey do you have any more pictures of the event? specificly my miata and an old silver integra?

I'll try to get as many pics as possible tommorow. Obviously, i wasn't taking those, but the guy that did is waiting till tommorow to upload them. We'll see. :o

[aggie97]

I run 17X9 and my brakes have a bigger footprint than the 00R brakes.

Your 03 Cobra wheels will work with those brakes.

Fixed caliper is a much better design than the floating design OEMs use on most cars.

2750...How much sheetmetal did you remove?

Question on setup. I have the MM front and the front grip was outstanding and then I put in the EVM Trilink and watts link and now I have aewsome rear traction but I have lost my front traction.
Any cle to what spring ratesto use front and back. Right now I am at 425/325........Should I go softer in front or stiffer in rear.

Raymond

Lot's of sheet metal. Start thinking MORE front camber/less caster, and raise the front suspension some....may need a stiffer spring. I would start there.

325's in the rear work great for a torque arm setup because of the long arm of travel. However, with a 3 link, I would Imagine that is like running a 450lb rear on my setup which would require 650's in the front to get the right balance. You can also play with shock settings and tire pressures to balance the car for now like lowering pressure in the front and raising in the rear....but beware of tire wear.

[maan1986]

Sup guys...

I'm Andrew's friend, the guy with the older silver integra. That course was a blast, and there was definantly tons of room to get good speed. The SCCA courses are much tighter and typically 4 runs compared to Saturday's 8 runs plus fun runs.

I remember the red lightning and thinking "yeah we've got an auto-x'er"....

Same with the red mustang..... When Andrew zoomed up and was swerving back in behind you I was like "I hope he knows them, please don't piss people going to the same event off."

It was funny when all three of us were on that one stretch of 180 going like 95....just the typical Saturday morning haul. :D

hahaha

Anyone catch that 80's Porsche that was on a trailer...we thought he would be heading to the auto-x too but apparently not.


For the next event I think I'm going to see if I can get a photography major from school to come and take pics for us...

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

It was funny when all three of us were on that one stretch of 180 going like 95....just the typical Saturday morning haul. :D

hahaha

Anyone catch that 80's Porsche that was on a trailer...we thought he would be heading to the auto-x too but apparently not.


I saw that Porsche too... looked nice, and fast :D

Just cause my L weighs 4650 with out me in it.. doesn't mean i can't throw it around some corners :D

[doopie]

So sign up for the April 1 at TMS. A little smaller but still lots of fun and usually one good strip for some speed, and still 8 runs although the fun runs are limited by the clock.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

So sign up for the April 1 at TMS. A little smaller but still lots of fun and usually one good strip for some speed, and still 8 runs although the fun runs are limited by the clock.

I dont think the asphalt there will chew your tires up as much either. :confused:

[ceyko]

I dont think the asphalt there will chew your tires up as much either. :confused:

Bah, tires. doopie just throws racing tires around the interstate. Chump change to him. :)

[doopie]

They are called Scrubs...Wish I would have brought the lug with me to use them I could have been much closer to those vettes......
Pos. Class # Rookie Driver Car Model Total Diff. From 1st
1Tm 64 Michael Vasey 2005 Subaru Sti Silver 90.407 - -
2Tm 62 Jim Harris 2005 Mitsubishi Evo Red 90.807 0.400 0.400
3Tm 261 Mike Bridges 2000 Chevy Corvette Frc Nassau Blue 93.405 2.598 2.998
4Tm 801 Robert Burroughs 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Torch Red 96.039 2.634 5.632
5Tm 117 Cliff Van Haren 1998 Chevrolet Corvette White 100.877 4.838 10.470
6 m 68 Raymond Cordero 1999 Ford Mustang Gt Vert Yellow 103.273 2.396 12.866
7 m 97 Justin Keller 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Electron Blue 104.918 1.645 14.511
8 m 849 Michael Burroughs 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Red 105.209 0.291 14.802
9 m 40 Dan Milam 2005 Ford Mustang Gt Black 105.472 0.263 15.065
10 m 70 Craig Mattson 2004 Ford Mustang Gt Red 107.369 1.897 16.962
11 m 25 Chris Ceykovsky 2003 Ford Mustang Grey 107.756 0.387 17.349
12 m 37 Jeff Swope 2004 Ford Lightning Red 109.918 2.162 19.511
13 m 39 Kay Moreland 2006 Ford Mustang Blue 116.041 6.123 25.634
14 m 14 Renan Bonifacio rr 116.342 0.301 25.935
15 m 79 Lisa Savage 1979 Chevy Corvette Metallic Brown 116.487 0.145 26.080
16 m 96 Mike Griffin 1 dns 116.487 90.407

[propellerhead]

Hey! I wasn't last!

[GT Dan]

Hey! I wasn't last!

LMAO... CONGRATS!!!

[ceyko]

Hey, all the Mustangs beat a vette this time! FORD RULES! haha

[aggie97]

I hope to be ordering hoo hoos this next week for the next event at mineral wells. you pansies are going to see what a mustang can really do to those AWD bastards at the front. I typical ran within a couple tenths of Jim Harris on Toyos...I want to see their faces when I roll in on Hoosiers! :cool:

[doopie]

You shouldhave showed up you could have used my Hoosiers I forgot my lug nut and could not use them


See you at the next event though. I need to find a 94/95 Cobra front Swaybar to help with my front grip issue or a latemodel V6 auto bar. MM says I should drop to 325 in the rear and downgrade the front swaybar or upgrade the rear swaybar.

[ceyko]

I hope to be ordering hoo hoos this next week for the next event at mineral wells. you pansies are going to see what a mustang can really do to those AWD bastards at the front. I typical ran within a couple tenths of Jim Harris on Toyos...I want to see their faces when I roll in on Hoosiers! :cool:

Eh, you're up there with the elitist racers - on nice tracks. You'll probably poop when you hit a pot hole again. Or lose control when your going through a turn and hit a 5'x5' area of weeds taller then you. :D

[aalvarez04]

any pics yet?