January 8th Wrap Up
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Topic: January 8th Wrap Up
Posted By: Romeo
Subject: January 8th Wrap Up
Date Posted: 08 January 2011 at 10:32pm
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David, the thread you requested me to post in is locked... Hopefully you can just copy and paste this instead. Anyways, today's meeting started under dark pretenses. Johnny Boy was apparently leaving Rambunkshush. David was stepping down as club head. Patrick was being all nyuh, I'm eating with other people. All things considered, an event to be feared. Things didn't pick up much with the attendance of Fieros as of 5:45, with only two present. Eventually more members, and eventually a couple Fieros trickled in. Perhaps one of the highlight moments, if not the most interesting point of the every meeting this year (Hehe) was that a particular member was in attendance: NIGEL!!! (Sorry to get your hopes up, Marcel). Yes, thanks to the good doctor, and the power of the interwebz, Nigel was chatting to the group through the Doctor's phone, and it's webcam. Cautiously optimistic, Marcel, Clynt and I proceded to grill Johnny Boy, who conceded he wants to drastically re-style RBS, and shed some pounds (While moving other pounds to more beneficial locations). With those two bombshells out of the way, we moved inside the club, where Marcel, Clynt and I continued to fear any alterations to the perfection that is RBS. After a little bit of time, we moved on to door prizes, and on his first meeting back in a while, guess who managed to steal a door prize? Yes, for those of you who want/need a reason to hate Marcel, his win-streak continues on. It was just after this that Ken showed up as well. Once the meeting picked up, we inevitably moved towards club runs and roughly setting times (Typically just the month). What has been verified thus far is: Tech session in April, Tech session in May, possibly a Cinco de Mayo run in May (Duh), Hell's Gate run in May, Possibly a movie/drive-in during June, possibly Duffy Lake in June, I believe Arlington in July, All Pontiac in September, Tech session in October, I believe Chilliwack in November, a Christmas party in December at Fireside, something in January, and a Chocolate Run in February (So grab your Valentine's Gift's, thanks for the idea Michelle!). Other suggestions thrown about involved a year-early end-of-the-world-party, amongst other things. Emily also agreed to come to the Harrison Hot Springs run to go swimming. Ahead of time, I call dibs for her in my car. The next topic of discussion was a more sombre affair, as David spoke of stepping down as club head. Luckily, that disaster was averted thanks to some club members offering constructive alternatives. It was finally agreed upon that the solution was not David utterly stepping down, but having other members step up to ease the work-load. While I only thought to add meeting reminders to my list, I'd like to thank for taking on club sign-up and meeting set-up, Damien for taking on event co-ordination and the two of them offering to do the speaking when needed, with me being a last resort. Colby was also designated our club "Autocross Go-To Guy". The club finally finished with a discussion on perhaps doing a club drag-race out at Mission some time, although nothing was particularly solidified. It was at this point that I continued on to flirting with the adorable Emily, until the last of us had left, in which point the Bergquist's and I decided it was a good time to call it a night as well. The last moment of the meeting may or may not have involved David spinning or not spinning his tires while leaving or not leaving the parking lot. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
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Posted By: marcelvdgn
Date Posted: 08 January 2011 at 10:53pm
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I wish to thank Nigel for being at the meeting and allowing me to win a prize. Next time Nigel, we'll try to put you up on the big screen! ------------- Marcel 86SE V6 Auto 85SE V6 Auto 85 2m4 soon to be sleeper 3.8sc 5 speed |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 09 January 2011 at 2:07pm
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I am working on a suplimental post as I type this. Also please note that I have unlocked the other thread, and have already posted the wrap up as well as a link back to this thread. So its all on the home page now. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 10 January 2011 at 12:16pm
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We had discussion regarding putting together a Fish n Chip run at the end of March or earlier in the year. I can plan that. However, after the meeting, I had a discussion with David and I noted that March is still rather cold and most of the time, wet so Pajo's may not be open yet. They are seasonal and/or sunny days only in the winter.
However, in the past we did do a winter drive. The autocross discussion turned my deteriorating memory back on. It was indoor goKarting at TBC in Richmond. Is there any interest in going goKart racing at TBC. It does cost some money, but you're not running your own gas, wearing your tires or suspension and you are racing with other mid/rear engined cars on a really twisty track. If there is enough interest, we can see if we can get a group rate and have the track reserved for the group. Since we don't have an October drive, we could move the Fish n Chip run to September or October when the weather is still pretty decent and before those who store their Fieros for the winter put their cars away. -------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 10 January 2011 at 5:05pm
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I am SO in for the Go-Karting. If memory serves, it's only $10 a race on Tuesdays as well. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 10 January 2011 at 5:12pm
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I love gokarting! I havn't been to the track in many years though. Maybe it will motivate me to fix mine...
------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 10 January 2011 at 8:54pm
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Richmond TBC doesn't take outsiders, they have maintained/specced ones to keep things fair. I blew my go-kart up. It was fun. lol ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 10 January 2011 at 10:01pm
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Oh I know, but mine is hella faster then theirs AND has a 5 speed trans. But I am down for a TBC run. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 10 January 2011 at 10:48pm
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One I still want to make is one with the motor and transmission from a BMW S1000RR. It would be amazing. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 11:28am
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I could be interested in go-karting.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 3:05pm
Could be? Go-Karts are freaking awesome!  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: tk_85redgt
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 6:28pm
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I"d be into that. LETS GO RACING BOYS!! |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 7:43pm
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Damien! Co-ordinate this event! We know you want it just as much as we do! ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 10:20pm
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This doesn't have to fit into any slot. It doesn't have to be THE event of the month. We can just say we're doing it and go hang out. OK....let me look into it. The Coordinator Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 10:29pm
Excellent!  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 10:34pm
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It seems Wed and Sun are the cheapest days. I'm waiting for a reply about group rates.   ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 10:37pm
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Oh, they changed it to Sundays? That's pretty nifty. $10 a pop ain't all bad, especially given the race lengths. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 11:21pm
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haha i like how $42 for 3 races is a better value then one for $20, one for $12 and one for $10 according to them Also, last time I went there a couple years ago on a wednesday, I got there around 3 and they were booked up till 7, so prereg is the way to go ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 12 January 2011 at 4:18pm
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If this gets set up for February or March, I can move the Fish n chip run to September/October timeframe where the weather should be much better.
------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 11:38am
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I just heard back. If we could get 10 people interested, it would be $50 plus tax for a half hour. This is to have the track to ourselves. The Dawg Our
group rates are for exclusive track time. We sell track time in one
hour time slots ($1000 + HST) or half hour time slots ($500 + HST) -
with a maximum of 13 karts on the track at one time. The amount of time
needed on track is dictated by the amount of people in the group. I
would say that for every 10 people you need a half hour of track time ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 13 January 2011 at 6:57pm
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Gnarley. Perhaps we should make a thread/list? I'd be down for that. Although Sunday would also still work (We'd have no trouble getting ten of us on track, and then it's $10 a race, as opposed to $50). ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 14 January 2011 at 12:31am
Ummmm....what the? Look at those figures again maybe.
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Romeo wrote:Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 10:12pm
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Ok....so how does Mid February sound? Wed or Sun? It seems as though there is enough interest to make this an event. I don't think the group rate is the best way to go. It's cheaper to just show up on the special days. I can look into some sort of pre-registration if need be. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 11:20pm
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Sunday Price: $10 per race. Group rate: $500 per half hour.
Last time I went, a race was about twenty minutes anyways, so assuming around ten of us go, the cost would be a factor of $10 for twenty minutes, or $50 for thirty. If we get more people, then the group rate looks more favourable, but if we're a small group, we should have no problem getting all of us on track, my class of 16 managed to get all of us on track last time we went Sunday. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 3:43pm
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Apparently they only allow a maximum of 13 carts on the track at once. So $500/13= $38.46/each for a half hour. In reality, you're paying through the nose to race together. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 9:57pm
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Yeah, it does appear they're trying to hose us. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 12 February 2011 at 11:02am
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OK everyone. I'm going to propose a go cart meet on Sunday Feb 27th. On the calender of events we've got a suggestion for the 26th. I'm thinking we do the go carts instead on Sunday which is the cheap price day. Is that good for everyone? If not, Ken was willing to move his fish and chips run later in the year so we could do it then. It too would have to be on the Sunday. If I don't hear otherwise it will be on the 27th. There's more than enough interest to make it a blast. If we want to race together we need to get there at 5:00PM to fill out the liability forms and pay up. The Cheap races start at 6:00PM. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 12:51am
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So, is this event still happening? If so, I'd like to know how many members are planning to go, as I'd possibly bring Anne's son (and maybe her daughter as well) if we don't already have enough people to fill the roster (and all fit on the track together). The 27th is only four days away. Perhaps this event should have it's own thread?
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 1:08am
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Anne's daughter, eh? Yeah, wouldn't mind a little list of people planning to attend as well. I think I should be fine to go. Harrison had planned on attending too, if I recall correctly. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
(Kidding!)Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 1:15am
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Hey bud, although she'll be 14 on April 1st, she's no fool.
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Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 10:59am
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I had planned on it, but unfortunately I won't be able to make this one. Other commitments and money gettin in the way again. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 2:13pm
I would always be so concerned some dork in the birthday party would do something just to screw with me. April 1st would be awful for parties. April 17th (Ford Mustang's birthday) is a much better option, she really dropped the ball on that one.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 4:04pm
She didn't have a whole lot of say in the matter. However, she's been giving orders ever since she's been able to talk.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 4:33pm
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Oh, she had a say. I chose to share my birthday with the Mustang. Because I just have that kind of will-power. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |