No passing in the corners :p

That's why we have the black flag :eek: :D

BlackFlag is for cockroaches and other insects, not Cobras :p

:rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

Less than 5 weeks left!! We need more drivers!!

Received the MSR Packet - Some Clarifications
 

I was really happy to receive the e-mail from Jim Boden with the links to the MSR Packet. I learned a few things...such as I need to have steel braided brake lines! Whew! I have 4 weeks to get those instead of 4 days.

Also, regarding the directions to MSR, it should read South CR 48. People like me will turn left at North CR 48, eventhough that's only a few miles south of Highway 6!

I was also happy to see we can pre-register on Friday...Will we be allowed to keep our car there overnight?

And I was reminded to get a fire extinguisher...a mod I installed on my SHO after I actually needed it!

Finally, coolant flush, tranny flush, new oil, brake fluid flush, weld in new floor reinforcing plates, find magnetic numbers...Wow. Only 4 more weeks!

Gary,

I will update the directions on the form tonight, thanks.

Yes, you can leave your car there over night friday, at your own discretion.

4 weeks is an long time =D you knock all that stuff out in one weekend day.

Gary, just to clarify something... although stainless steel braided brake lines are certainly recommended and encouraged, they are NOT required. What IS more important is that you have sufficient pad thickness (especially on the fronts) AND fresh brake fluid!!

The fire extinguisher is also one of those things which are HIGHLY recommended but not required.

See you at the track!

Thanks Andy, for the clarification...After seeing what can happen to a car with NO brakes, I think I'll go ahead and get those braided lines! And fire extinguishers, for those of you who don't have one, are around $12...not bad! And you're right about brake pads!! Thicker is Mo Betta!

Need more people to sign up!!

Thanks Rick! Stupid SN95's!

Rick,

Thanks so much for the clarification. I am sorry for causing some confusion on this. I was not aware of this before now.

See you at the track!!

I will read up in Jim's email, and sign up tonite while I get ready for TWS. It will be nice to drive MSRH again.

Great ! :thumbsup:

Just registered and getting brake lines done first time on track with magazine car...want to see what it can do after all the talk and money!

That should one fun car!!

I registered online and requested a number do you get a specific number and how do you know if you get the one you requested. Want to order magnetic numbers for car....first timer!!!!!

What number did you request?

can't wait to see your car in person!!! I've been in love with it since I saw it in MM&FF and on SVTP. :thumbsup:

Lael,

An e-mail confirmation was sent to the address listed on your registration on 10/19. Hope you got it ????? Your car number will be 13L (as per your 2nd choice).. Let me know if you have any questions at all. :eek:

Remember this!!?? That was back in July...now we have 2 weekends left!

And I just realized something...the magnetic numbers I have are white :rolleyes:

I know I know, now I'm scrambling around trying to get the car ready lol. Let's see, new motor install - that'll take about 8 hours of solid wrenching.

I might have to bring the 2006 GT instead of the race car lol. Either way it'll be a blast! :thumbsup:

Yeah the '06 GT wouldn't be soo bad. Factory Warranty!

Speaking of GT's, last year there was an '05 maroon with ghost flames...are those folks coming again?

Regretfully my track budget has been blown by a stupid set of cheap PBR brake pads, and sadly I won't be able to make it.
Although virtually new, while doing a DE this last weekend at TWS, the PBR pads faded badly by turn 4 on my first warm up lap of the weekend, WTF!?:doubt: I had virtually no brakes for the rest of the day, and had to bleed the brakes to be sure that wasn't the problem. They smoked away the rest of the day not realy helping me slow down, and I kept an eye on the pads. What I didn't know is that the inner ones were getting much thinner than the outer ones. Early on in the last run on Saturday the inner PBRs must have gone away, but with the usual noise of tracking I could not hear it, my only clue being slightly better braking as the backing plates chewed up the rotors. :mad: When the PBRs were replaced by my old OEM ones, I saw just how much they had been used up, and how much of the backing plates had been milled off by the rotors. Surprisingly the OEMs did a much better job during Sunday even with chewed up Rotors, only fading towards the end of the runs. Goes without saying I'm appaled at how lousy these PBR performed (they are the middle offering, in their line), fading on turn 4 of the warm up lap!? They were touted as a high performance pad, and were cheap. I wasn't expecting the performance of my old Ferodo pads, but I was expecting performance that was OEM like or better. Even the much maligned OEM ones were head and shoulders better. Before I return to tracking I need a Stop Tech BBK, if for my own peace of mind, as approaching #8 at TWS w/out brakes is an eye opener. Moral, don't get cheap with safety equipment, specialy the brakes!!
Hopefully I will be able to track with y'all next year, as y'all run a top notch event.:thumbsup:

that guy was running HARD and getting some NICE 3-wheel action coming over the back "hump" of the track. He was fun to shoot....:D

Wow that sucks ! We hope to see you next year :thumbsup:

Howdy all.

I'll be in the old slow paint-faded Taurus waving people to pass me.


I have an open faced helmet that is SA05. Will there be any problems with open faced helmets?

See you in a few weeks.

Thanks,
Mike

Mike,

Your helmet is fine :thumbsup:

See ya at the track :D

Uggh, we gotta see your mug?

Got your fishin' poles lined up, Murph?

Yes yes both the car and driver are ugly!!! :)

oh yeah hopefully we'll have some good fishin' in the Gulf before going Zoom Zoom errrrr spin spin black flag.

Wow, I see we got a sudden surge in new registrants including a Caymen, a uniquely colored Ford GT, another Cobra, a WRX, and another SHO! What a great turnout and what a great mix of cars!!

But we still have room for more drivers!

This event is going to ROCK!!!

I've got my car back together and it feels freaking awesome!!!!

No power mods yet(except the cat back)... but boy does it ever feel planted!!!

Even with cold street tires! I love Delrin!!! :bounce: :thumbsup:

Sweeet :thumbsup:

Mr. Gary thats just more cars to pass me. :doh2:

Hah! I know you're just joking...I know what you and the car can do!!

Lucky if I can do about 70mph with a breeze on my butt.

Its a Taurus remember.....I'm lucky grandma doesn't need the car that weekend. :)

Just did a drunk signup for the event. Hope i entered all the info correctly anbd don't regret it in the morning ;). Now I need to find somewhere to stay as I moved away from Pearland. Fear the Lancer :D.

[edit] I'll be doing my rain dance for next weekend!

SWEET!!! I am glad you are coming man.

It will be good to see you again David.

Yeah, my indecision cost me an extra $25 but it's been almost a year since I had the car on the track and I just couldn't resist :D. Be good to see you all again.

So, not too long ago we were all thinking Nov. 11-12 was a long way away. Now many of us are thinking it's too close!!

I plan on dropping the car off Friday, once I get a tune, install the fire extinguisher, flush the PS, tranny, and brakes, install the roll bar...

Anyone else struggling to get their car ready for next weekend?