UBCCC Slush Series 2010-2011
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Topic: UBCCC Slush Series 2010-2011
Posted By: Bassman
Subject: UBCCC Slush Series 2010-2011
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 11:45am
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Here are the details for UBC's "Slush Series"...who wants to play in the rain or snow http://forum.ubcscc.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4119 - 2010-2011 season ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 5:03pm
If there's snow, I'll join up in the Sierra. Or if I'm feeling energetic and cheeky, the Dodge Custom 200.  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 7:10pm
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http://forum.ubcscc.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4119 - 2010-2011 season Registered for the first event  |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 7:31pm
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Man...I hate not knowing who has what nicknames, who are you D_sensitized?
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 7:58pm
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D_sensitized's real name is Harrison and his build thread is http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1211&PN=1 - Here . Tristan and I bumped into Harrison and a buddy of his at Pick-a-Part last December. Harrison was also at the last club meeting. Any clearer to you now who he is? Of course Harrison is now going to ask who the heck Bassman is?
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Bassman wrote:Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 8:15pm
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I know who most of the people on here are I think. I was at the last autocross with the corvette club just watching too. I have met Brian(Bassman) Where is a good place to get a helmet? ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 8:23pm
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Kevin?...UBC has loaner helmets, so no need to buy one if this is your first time, PCA & the Corvette clubs are not as set up as these guys. If you want to buy one, in the Corvette thread are lots of details, or to buy new go to Drivers Edge on Boundry. ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 8:29pm
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Much better to get my own if I want to make this a regular happening I think. I might check out drivers edge tomorrow since I'm off early. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 8:34pm
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Specialty Parts: Frank at Drivers Edge: http://www.driversedgeautosport.com/ - http://www.driversedgeautosport.com/ Don at PDM (Call first and make sure he's there if you go...I HIGHLY suggest Frank:)): http://www.pdm-racing.com/ - http://www.pdm-racing.com/ ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 9:34pm
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Damn, alot of those pictures are looking pretty dry. I might not be able to get away with the Sierra. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 9:54pm
Ya, I might have to put the R888's back on ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 10:43pm
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Brian, what part of the following did you not understand?
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 11:01pm
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I bought three new SA2005 Pyrotect/G-Force open face helmets on eBay very recently for about $110(Cdn) apiece (including shipping). Haven't got them yet. I might end up with an extra helmet for someone who takes X-large. If anyone is interested, let me know, but I don't know quite yet if it's already spoken for or not.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 2:08am
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Someone must've spilled their drink on the tarmac in this shot.
Sure, stick with the slicks.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 7:45am
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I dunno, first link was full of pics, some of which were perfectly dry save for a puddle or two. I can't have the Sierra having too much traction, or I'll be screwed. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 10:55am
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 11:22am
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A sprinkle of early morning dew on the track...
An autocross and a car wash all in one!
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Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 2:51pm
Driving through puddles can be fun.   
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Posted By: Car-2-Lo
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 3:31pm
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Colby's SLUSH RIDE... 
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 6:09pm
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 8:32pm
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That is incredible! Well, I think I'll still reserve the Sierra for snow days. Will be too hard to handle for just rain. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 12 October 2010 at 10:22pm
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So... who's going to the first event?
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 12 October 2010 at 10:54pm
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I'm still sitting on the fence.
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Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 12 October 2010 at 11:28pm
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Do itttt I registered a while ago, finally got a helmet last week too from drivers edge. Can't wait :D ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 12:32am
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I'm definitely going to go, I'm just trying to decide on a vehicle. I think the Sierra is too long and bulky for anything other than snow, and I don't wanna take my Dodge. Might end up trying to find one more Fiero GT rim and throw some Pick-A-Part rubber on there, and just run the Fiero. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 6:21am
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Registration is through a online system, not like PCA or Corvette, what was the membership fee Harrison?...and the first race is usually part, or they have a $5 per event fee on top of the registration. ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 12:26pm
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I'm not quite sure why you put in that way... "and just run the Fiero". Why would you seriously even consider driving one of those other vehicles at the autocross instead?
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Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 1:06pm
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Membership fee was 25$ good till august 31st, the event itself was 35$
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 1:29pm
Could you not imagine the sheer entertainment value of trying to autocross a supercab, longbox pickup? Turning radius of like... 75 feet. The Fiero is actually useful at autocross. Far less fun. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 1:38pm
I know the actual reason. Driving something other than your GT at the autocross would take all the pressure off you of desperately trying to prevent being beaten by an old man driving a duke.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 2:01pm
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Right, because that totally happened... Never. I beat you, you need to come to terms with it. And I'll beat you in my pickup as well. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 2:06pm
What, with a tire iron? Someone's suffering from delusions of grandeur, and it ain't me.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 3:26pm
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I AM THE BEST RACER WHO EVER LIVED. No, in all seriousness though, you can't deny, either my '71 Dodge Pickup or the '91 Ridiculously-long-Sierra would be hilarious to watch in the snow. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 3:35pm
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Snow? You're expecting snow? This is Vancouver/Pitt Meadows we're talking about. I picture instead cold, wet, windy days. And that's why I'm still sitting on the fence about this.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 13 October 2010 at 4:44pm
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Supposed to be the snowiest winter since I've been alive. I'm looking forward to it. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 14 October 2010 at 8:44pm
I've done it. 2009 Sierra 2500HD crew cab w/6.5' bed. It was a tight course too. They don't normally allow vehicles like this but it was the end of the day and I asked the guy running it if I could give it a shot. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 14 October 2010 at 10:11pm
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Shoot... Think they'd let in a Regular cab/Long box Dodge? ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 15 October 2010 at 8:26am
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Trucks are not allowed ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 15 October 2010 at 8:30am
Aw, see that's a whole lot less fun now.  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 19 October 2010 at 10:28am
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Have fun all, don't think I'll make this one...see how the rest of my
week goes...have fun otherwise:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 19 October 2010 at 3:06pm
It looks like we won't be able to decide at the last second whether we want to go or not:
http://forum.ubcscc.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4128&start=25#p34580 - from here ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 19 October 2010 at 4:22pm
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Ya, I am not feeling so great so I will pass on this one, I have also my step-son's birthday the night before so I may not be in the greatest shape. I would suggest going, great group with UBC... ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 1:04am
I had a look over there and it looks like they might need this $10 CACC thing. Any provisions to buy it on-site? Get better soon! |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 6:37am
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Apparently Yes Allan...Larry or James would be the ones to ask...why, you thinking on going?. My concern is the morning after a UFC fight mixed with son's Bday...lol ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 11:04am
Nope...I'm not going. Just curious for Colby and Patrick. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 12:24pm
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Nope...this is considered a new season so membership required...I just reviewed their site and all the links. ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 2:36pm
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The VCMC membership was supposed to include it. I think that's why you
had to include things like your drivers license number, etc. I'm not sure yet if I want to stand out in the rain all day. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 3:01pm
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UBC is the same Colby...your initial membership fee includes the first event. Honestly, VCMC was not that bad last weekend...but UBC is a little cheaper and have the same members pretty much. Man, Colby, Pat and Tristan are becoming autox Monsters...glad I won't be alone holding all these memberships...what will happen guys, every weekend pretty much you will be out at Pitt Meadows:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 3:12pm
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Actually I was referring to the CACC license. Someone asked in the topic on the UBCSCC forum whether the license requirement could be waived for your first event and the answer was yes. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 5:16pm
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Colby and I (well, I guess we all sort of did) discussed this in the http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2132&PN=1&TPN=1 - other thread . The way I've interpreted things, we've already paid for the CACC license when we paid the $50 prior to the VCMC event. Allan, do you not interpret it that way?
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 5:23pm
Not if I want any semblance of a love life to continue.
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Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 5:34pm
Ummm....yeah. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 5:52pm
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So do I will I need this CACC license thing? And who else is still actually going? ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 7:11pm
Make love IN the car....kill two birds with one proverbial stone...:)
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 20 October 2010 at 11:22pm
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I won't be going to this one. I've participated in three autocrosses in the last month and a half. The mighty duke needs a rest.
I'll be 55 years old in a couple months. My girlfriend is... well, not quite as old, but... it ain't gonna happen.
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 8:59am
Viagra helps ...need to keep a young mind...lol------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 10:07am
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Speaking from experience? My comment was in regards to reduced flexibility as we get older and the rather limited, ummm... wiggle room within a Fiero, nothing more.
Remember that old expression... I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was. ...
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...need to keep a young mind...lol
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 12:14pm
It's really difficult, not enough room. As to the racing, I guess I'll have to play around with Gretchin now that I've been told the pick-ups arn't allowed. I guess it'll help inspire me to fix that F&(<ing alternator... ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 12:32pm
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My sentiments exactly, and I hate it when people stop to watch and applaud.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 6:50pm
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Mel and I get that alot. Might not be able to go on Sunday if Gretchin continues to act like a complete bitch. She's currently stuck in a parking lot in New West, with a short so bad it will stall out the car and bring it to being completely dead within seconds. Going to go bandaid fix it (See: Daisy chain in auxillary battery) to get her home, then we'll see if she's in working condition for autocross. If anyone has any other suggestions, feel free to phone. I'm off in the mean time. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 21 October 2010 at 8:45pm
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So does that mean I will be the only one going? and do I need the CACC thing? ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 22 October 2010 at 5:02pm
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At this point, I'm saying I'm not going. I current have all but one non-essential fuse pulled out of Gretchin. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 22 October 2010 at 6:52pm
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Chitty Harrison...have you registered as a member, I ma sure you have, if so you'll be fine. We will try to come and visit, again I have my son's birthday and UVC on Saturday night, I would not be in the greatest shape on Sunday:)...Have fun ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 23 October 2010 at 2:34pm
I need to study for a midterm. Have fun! From what I've seen, don't worry about the CACC license your first time out, but be sure to ask someone there about it. See if you can get someone experienced to ride with you too, I have found it to be very helpful. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 23 October 2010 at 2:38pm
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Tristan...are you going, thought you said you registered, or was that alot of talk:)...lol ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 23 October 2010 at 4:02pm
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Yeah, from what I've read too, the CACC isn't needed the first time out but I will get it once I have a UBCSCC card. Looking forward to it, even in the pouring rain and wind :P My dad is coming out too so I'll get him to shoot some video and some pictures. What sort of things should I do to get the car ready? Just remove heavy/loose items around make sure tires etc are all filled up and good to go? Also just put on some more rain-x. Should I leave the spare tire and stuff in the front or take it out? I feel like I should leave it in there for a little extra weight on the front wheels because I still think my front end is higher and has less grip for corners. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 23 October 2010 at 4:46pm
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Since you won't want to leave anything in the rain:) Pre: - Drivers floor mat, leave it at home - You are learning, leave all the spare tire and stuff in...you get a flat you may need it:)...and don't want to leaving it in the rain - Battery has to be tight, not loose, and fluid colour...no so much as track events but they check - And no loose items, again unless you have a container to leave everything in, leave it at home and stay dry:) - Bring an umbrellla for when you are on off time and working the course Keep it simple for your first time, and check out what the rest do, we have the challenge of no truck space, other do...and watch those who actually will still do a tire change:)
------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 23 October 2010 at 7:14pm
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My dad will be coming in the minivan so I have a dry place to put everything that needs to come out, as well as a foldable shelter if there is a spot to put it up. Thanks for the tips. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 1:19am
Cars not in any condition,not at the moment. She needs to be corrected first. Following that is the unfortunate condition where I'm poor as dirt at the moment. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 8:49am
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Too bad Tris...well I just woke up and hurting from last night, but happy to see it's not raining, hope your having fun in the puddles Harrison:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 11:31am
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Where are you that it's not raining? New West and Port Moody are POURING. Which sounds more fun, to this boy. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 11:43am
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At the time was nice, sun's poked it's head out twice...now heavier wind & rain:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 5:36pm
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That was fun :D can't wait till next time. Weather did clear up, still poured all morning and was windy for a little longer but got pretty dry for the last few runs. Everyone got 6 runs in, fastest time was around 53 seconds, my times were around 65, will find out for sure when times are posted later tonight. and I didn't hit a single cone! but did get 2 DNFs for missing a gate and spinning out missing cones. Video/pics to come ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 6:05pm
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Great, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
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Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 8:39pm
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Wow those guys are quick, they have the http://forum.ubcscc.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4153 - results up already. It's good to hear you had fun. Could you put up a picture of the course map? I'm curious to see how it looked. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 24 October 2010 at 9:31pm
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I'm glad you had fun Harrison! Hopefully Gretchin will be mechanically back together and I'll be fiscally back together when the next runs up, so we can race together! ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 2:52pm
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I do have a scan of the course map at home, it wasn't much more
complex then the corvette course, just stretched out a bit and a little tighter. . It wasn't until my last couple runs that I was able to see my time since there was no board and no breaks. Had I known how slow I was improbably would have picked it up a bit. Definately drove too cautiously I think. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 3:20pm
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Usually there's a display with your time on it if you look towards the
tents right after you finish. It took me a couple events before I
realized that myself, and even then still I forget to look sometimes. Knowing when you're slow and that you can take parts of the course quicker will come with practice. It took me several events to begin to get a good feel for my car to be able to increase speed slowly until finding my car's limit. You'll know when you're there because your first and last time will only be a few seconds apart. Part of this is also your ability to examine a course and make some decisions before doing any driving. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 3:52pm
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With the weather conditions in mind (dryer track in the afternoon), I suspect that yes, you weren't pushing yourself enough in your last two runs. 70.193 65.464 DNF DNF 65.561 65.756 However, it was your first time out... you did fine. Just think how much fun it'll be when we have about ten Fieros out at an autocross event and we all know what the heck we're doing.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 4:17pm
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This whole CACC license thing is confusing as hell, and not just for us dumb Fiero folks either. Have a look at this thread from the UBC Sports Car Club forum. http://forum.ubcscc.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3720 - CACC license requirements Okay, I've got to ask now (after having read that thread)... Has anyone had their CACC license mailed to them after registering and participating in the http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2132&PN=1&TPN=1 - VCMC autocross a couple weekends ago? It probably takes several weeks (I believe I saw reference to three weeks somewhere) to be processed (in which case we can review this situation in a couple more weeks), but I certainly haven't received anything up to this point.
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Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 4:26pm
 Start in bottom right, 2 laps, full stop box. The display board for timing wasn't working till my last 2 runs.  the rest (not mine) http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewthumb/24608483213-1288026502-76373/parm/page/2 - http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewthumb/24608483213-128 8026502-76373/parm/page/2 ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 4:33pm
There is a little bit more information on the http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?9622-License - VCMC forum , although it still leaves me a bit confused. My concern is that they won't process our licenses because they don't have any more events until next year. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 4:54pm
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Colby, who is this "they" you are referring to? I would think that our $10 and personal information would be sent to CCAC from VCMC (who simply gathered/collected the fee/info) and it would be CCAC (not VCMC) who would be doing the actual processing. CACC has no reason not to process our licenses promptly, because obviously, there are other autocross events scheduled for the remainder of the year.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 5:01pm
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Looks like a rather simple course, but it's great that you basically got to make use of the entire layout twice.
The person taking the pictures seemed to like your GT (judging from the number of times it shows up), and why wouldn't he? Looks good!
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Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 5:08pm
"They" is VCMC, and by process I mean fill out the form and send it in for us (or however they handle it). ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 5:39pm
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That would be totally irresponsible of VCMC if that was the case as they're aware they aren't the only game in town. We'll probably get the licenses in the mail in a couple of weeks from CACC... I hope.
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:02pm
I after all these years do not have one paper licence, especially a CACC one...would not worry, you have your scan tag which is your main number now for all events. ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:19pm
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Brian, what exactly does that scan tag represent? Is it a VCMC issue (since for me, that's who I got it from) or is it CCAC to be used at all autocross events, no matter which particular club puts on the event?
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Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 6:52pm
I know that the same barcode can be used by both clubs, but I don't know if there's anything more to it than that or if it's just for convenience. It does have the CACC logo so it could be that there's more to it than that. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 8:35pm
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It's the bar code that counts...UBC & VCMC are sanctioned CACC events where PCA & BCCC are not, they are very social...again I had a CACC membership because I needed it for a Solo 2 event that we all had to pay a $55 membership...let's just say for one event there were many ticked off people.
------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 8:54pm
I only got to take a couple pictures but you can get an idea of the weather...   and a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygNPbB933zE - video! should be up shortly ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:13pm
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Yikes, the track looks a little, ummm... damp!
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 25 October 2010 at 9:36pm
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From FB: Ken Au-Yeung Brian, you missed the Fiero that showed up! Represented:)...well done bud ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 12:04am
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The UBC folks (should) know that a VCMC membership includes the CACC membership so you should be good if you can show your VCMC membership card. Even if you don't have anything from CACC yet. Brian: Are you whining about having to pay $55 (license) + $50 (event fee) for one higher speed autox (Solo 1) at PM? You mean you didn't find it a good value? lol! I'm not sure what'll happen when the current solosprint crowd finds out about the fee increases for Mission next year..... Maybe you'll find more solosprints at PM? Wait and see. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 12:09am
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Ummm.... what VCMC membership card might you be referring to? Is this something else we haven't received in the mail yet? Way to go Allan, you've now opened up another can of worms.
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 6:58am
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Yes Allan I was whining...Biatch No cards, you won't get one...you have registered, have your bar code...you are set...end of subject I suggest ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 7:15am
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So, pardon my confusion, but then for us new registers, we pay $55 for the lisence every year, as well as $50 per autocross? ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 10:29am
No confusion, read Allan's reply to mine...from this point you pay a yearly membership renewal, if you want to Solo 1 at Mission then a CACC license required, otherwise you are all good:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 12:41pm
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Funny....I thought vcmc loved handing out their membership cards. General terminology for folks: autocross (aka autox) is also known as solo 2 (aka solosport). solo 1 (aka solosprint) is what I call "autox on steroids". autox is usually held on a parking lot, runway, or other flat chunk of pavement and typically has a max speed of 60mph (100 km/h). solosprint (aka solo 1) is held at larger chunks of pavement or usually at a real race track like Mission. solosprints have been held at Pitt Meadows in the past when they also book the adjoining runway and have longer, faster autox-type events. I've been well over 140km/h there. Hence, autox on steroids. Solosprint at Mission raceway is a different animal. It's run on the CACC race weekends and because of that, requires almost race-level of prep to your car and the driver. 4-point roll bar minimum and it must adhere to their design rules. My bolt-in 4-point bar doesn't meet their specs so I can't run. Full nomex driving suit, including gloves, socks, balaclava and shoes. SA helmet required (no M). Not sure what else they need. It gets expensive to run at Mission. Considering the increased fees coming next year and transponder rental, it'll start getting close to $180 per event unless they change the format. Hence my thinking an option is to run more solosprints at PM. Just a WAG though.  |
Posted By: AllanJ
Date Posted: 26 October 2010 at 12:43pm
Those are solo 1 (solosprint) prices. Not autox. Autox is much cheaper. Maybe the $10 annual CACC license is still required in the future.... Events are still $35-$40. |