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Patrick 
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 Topic: Porsche Club Autocross - July 8thPosted: 21 June 2012 at 10:28am |
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Really looking forward to this upcoming autocross on the double pad. The Porsche Club always puts on a well organized, fun event. They welcome everyone, no matter what you drive. Even if you've never attended an autocross previously, come on out with your Fiero. You'll have a great time! ------------------------------------------------------------
another open invite to PCA autocross, July 8th (sunday)
Hi everyone! I've got the DOUBLE PAD booked again for Sunday July 8th!
Planning an open course with more overlap (and less cones to chase) for maximum runs and enjoyment! Cost is $50+hst ($56) with NO MEMBERSHIP required. All clubs, cars and drivers are welcome!
First timers and Spectators are also welcome! ------------------------------------------------------------
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karnak
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Posted: 03 July 2012 at 9:23am |
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Weather looks good. i am registered.
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Posted: 03 July 2012 at 12:37pm |
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Weather looks perfect for Sunday.
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Posted: 03 July 2012 at 12:52pm |
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I'm registered now as well. Let's see some more Fieros out there this Sunday. Should be a great day for autocross!
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karnak
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Posted: 03 July 2012 at 10:22pm |
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Finally! Sunblock weather! Gonna put on the sticky tires. Getting a dyno tuning on Thursday..and a double pad! ...wishing i had power steering...
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Posted: 03 July 2012 at 11:59pm |
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Gary, perhaps on Sunday we should take our umbrellas again... for shade!
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Posted: 06 July 2012 at 9:21am |
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Have fun...I'll be thinking of ya when at Boot Camp, then a 50+km bike ride...I will be enjoy that cold one after. Kick ars and have fun...Patrick, welcome to the 888's:)
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Posted: 06 July 2012 at 9:22am |
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Did you giys get this email from Vic: Just a reminder that the BC Corvette Club is hosting an Autocross at Pitt Meadows on July 14. Registration at 8AM and the cost is $40 per driver. We also need volunteers for timing, etc. If you plan to come out please email me with your car make, model and color. We will be using the Justice Institute course on the new pavement. Thanks, Vic
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Posted: 06 July 2012 at 10:43am |
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Brian, PM sent!
Yes. I figured I'd wait 'til Monday before I started a thread about that event. There's an abundance of autocross opportunities in the next little while.
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Posted: 06 July 2012 at 10:28pm |
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It's been brought to my attention that Colby will be out in his '88 Formula. Would be great to see a few more Fieros out on Sunday as well. Double-pad event, perfect weather... come one, come all!
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Posted: 06 July 2012 at 10:34pm |
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I should also mention that the deadline for registering for Sunday's autocross is 12 noon on Saturday (Karelo.com). Don't procrastinate!
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Posted: 07 July 2012 at 11:36am |
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Psh, procrastination...
I signed up well before the deadline, a whole hour and a half before
But I am registered and looking forward to finally getting back out there with the 5-speed. See you tomorrow. |
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Posted: 07 July 2012 at 12:29pm |
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Yes, I'm registered as well. I'll see you both tomorrow! Looking forward to the extra competition.
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88 Formula 5 speed
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Posted: 07 July 2012 at 9:11pm |
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Had a nice visit with Brian and Kerstin today... and I installed Brian's Toyo Proxes R888 tires/wheels onto the mighty duke. Be afraid Colby, be very afraid...
It'll be great to see what your Fiero can do, now that you've gotten rid of the slushbox!
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Posted: 08 July 2012 at 6:33am |
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It's a glorious morning out there! I don't think I'll need my gumboots at the track today.
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Posted: 08 July 2012 at 7:01am |
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nope, no gumboots for sure... the umbrella stays home. hello sunblock!
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Wow, what a difference the tires make !!!!! At the noon break (after four runs each), I had a faster time than Colby, Harrison, and even Gary (in his Porsche 914/6). In the afternoon, we only got two runs (booooo!). Gary did an excellent run and beat me by a second, and Colby in his '88 Formula squeaked by me by two tenths of a second. I held off Harrison, but after a couple more autocross sessions under his belt, he'll be difficult to beat with the 3800sc/5-spd in his nice '88 GT. Brian is being a great guy and he's letting me keep his tires/wheels on my car for the Corvette Club autocross this coming Saturday, July 14th. Thanks Brian! We kid around about the "mighty duke" (right, Tristan?), but I think the ol' 90 HP duke did Fieros proud today.
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Posted: 08 July 2012 at 8:51pm |
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-Harrison
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Posted: 08 July 2012 at 9:05pm |
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Ya, Great day! i am late to the computer since i did break down on the way home. go figure.
 i was putting thru a park zone really close to home and my outer CV joint unbolted itself from the hub and i had to have Colby push me home with the Formula. all fixed now. i will post a video soon.
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Posted: 08 July 2012 at 9:37pm |
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You too? I didn't mention it earlier, but when I left the track I noticed my temperature gauge was right off the scale while sitting at the first stoplight. And then I noticed my alternator/waterpump belt looked kind of floppy. I just happened to have an half inch spanner in the trunk, and a big screwdriver for prying, as well as a large container of premixed coolant up front. I pryed the alternator belt taut, tightened the adjustment bolt, started the engine, added coolant to the overflow bottle (as the level dropped once the engine was running and the rad sucked coolant back) and I was on my way. I've heard that the duke's head can crack from being overheated, but I caught it pretty quick, so I'm hoping everything's okay.
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karnak wrote:
I quickly pulled off to the side of the road and opened both the rear decklid and the front hood. Steaming hot coolant was erupting from my rad overflow bottle and I thought... great, I'm miles from my place without my toolbox and everyone else has gone home.
Turns out the alternator adjustment bolt had somehow become loose enough for the alternator to slide to the end of its travel towards the engine. The belt was very loose. 