NHMS oct.31-nov.1

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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by horizenjob » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:42 pm

Thanks guys, sounds like one less thing for me to worry about. I'll try to remember to pick up an exhaust elbow, maybe I'll need it some day.

Formula weedwacker!? I think there is a YouTube video of someone who built a motorcycle with something like 24 chainsaw engines. It's funny watching him start it up. Pull cord after cord. I would guess it's hard to tell they are all working after the first dozen are going.... The things people do that we would never know about before YouTube, it's amazing.
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by breakaway500 » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:43 am

Chanisaw bike..
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by Kai Noeske » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:25 pm

Is there a schedule for the Oct/Nov event anywhere on the COM webpage? I got the morning opening time in Mark Swinehart's email, but cannot find anything more. Should I just wait a bit longer?

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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by CP » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:44 pm

For affordable brake fluid that's readily available, try the Valvoline SynPower DOT4 from Autozone or stock Ford DOT3 fluid available at the stealerships. I used the Ford stuff for the entire SCCA season (10+ race weekends) of racing my Spec Miata this year and only bled it twice. This was with Hawk Blue pads, which by the way can be used on the street. I ran them all last year towing a 12 foot tire trailer to/from the track with no issues, even when cold in the rain. Granted they take a bit of time to come up to temp for track (hard) braking, but they can be used on the street too. Hope this helps.

Oh, and get that bent suspension piece replaced BEFORE the event. We'd hate for it to fail and you crash your car, hurt yourself and/or someone else.
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by StephanAlfa » Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:58 am

Dragon Motorsports wrote:Hey, im new here. My names Omar. Im from MA. I drive a 1993 Nissan 240SX coupe. Im really excited to be apart of this club and am very excited for my first track day event :). First, is anyone here attending this event? it would be cool to meet some people ahead of time. Also I just have some stupid questions that hopefully some of you guys can answer:
1. would this helmet be appropriate and meet requirements? http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PROD/ ... lm/cl15red
2. I have an SR20DET with Greddy 80mm downpipe and HKS Hi-power (silent) exhaust i don't know if this will meet 89db sound requirement. HKS's website doesn't list this info.
3. Is there a height requirement? i have adjustable coilovers not sure if there is a certain height it must be at.
4. Does it matter if the car has a slight pull to the left or right? or must it be perfectly aligned?
5. one of my rear tires sidewall is a little worn? im not sure how to explain it, i will post a picture later. i just want to know if it will be okay or be sufficent enough for this event. i don't think its an issue but i would love someone elses opinion.
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I will be your classroom instructor.
I look forward to meeting you and offer you the assistance "off-track". I plan to drive (practice) in the same sessions as the students and what I normally do is Video-Tape most of you and re-run it during classroom for feedback. It has been a great experince for studetns to actually watch close to "live action" as possible and assess areas of improvement. This is in addition to your own in-car instructor.

So in short, be prepared to have lots of fun and open your mind for absorbing tons of information.
As for the car, make sure you have the basiscs covered. As for yourself, practice wearing a helmet for 20 minutes at at time and make sure you breathe (very importat) to keep your brain oxygenated so you can listen to your intructor and have opened eyes at all time.
See you at the track.
Also happy to see another non-Miata (inside joke) :lol:
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by 6PAK72 » Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:43 pm

Hey Stephan,

Alfa and Triumph this weekend! Both Non-Miata!!
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Halloween BBQ

Post by brucesallen » Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:05 pm

Looks like there is a grass roots Costume and BYO BBQ developing for Saturday night at the NHMS event.
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by brucesallen » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:53 pm

Fred Ferguson, who is bringing food for all reports "Confirmed head count is now at ~30 so it looks like a good turnout (many new people"

Boo
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by breakaway500 » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:55 pm

Boo-hoo..the weather looks iffy...may have to take the 'vert.
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by cuda6666 » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:04 pm

breakaway500 wrote:Boo-hoo..the weather looks iffy...may have to take the 'vert.
That's impossible. I finally have rain tires. The last time I was so equipped, it stopped raining for years!
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by chaos4NH » Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:25 pm

Warm, scattered showers on Saturday 8) . Cool and dry on Sunday (turbo weather!) :D .
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by Neptune441 » Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:43 pm

Sorry i've been away folks! Been busy with Dental School, i look to do some video Taping and of course helping out my buddy Chaos4NH on atleast sunday And if you must know i'm no longer in ST2 with Sam so i can't steal points away from him like i did on August 1st and 2nd :lol:
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by horizenjob » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:01 pm

That's impossible. I finally have rain tires. The last time I was so equipped, it stopped raining for years!
Hmmm, I'm on slicks for my first event in nearly 10 years, and I have a co-driver. It could be sleet! :shock:
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by 6PAK72 » Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:08 pm

Benefit of having 2 drivers and 2 cars in the family. If it rains, we drive the Miata on rain tires. If it's sunny, the TR6 runs.

Finally, all that money proves worthwhile!
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Re: NHMS oct.31-nov.1

Post by breakaway500 » Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:53 pm

I need a stacker. :sunny:

I'm bringing desserts! :D
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