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alexmak · 03-08-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikamaro

Where did you register?

there is Watkins Glen track day for HPDE in April available through NASA
http://nasane.com/events_registration/

locktyght · 03-31-2016, 11:38 AM

Question?

Has anyone ever installed a c6 vette seat in a Camaro? I feel that the Vette seats are much less bulky, and could potentially give some extra headroom.

vinman · 03-31-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Just registered for the HPDE June 10-12 at the Glen. Can't wait to track this car. Should be a blast. I barely fit in with a helmet on because of the sunroof and it puts me in kind of an awkward position but I figure I'll get used to it if I leave the seat like that permanently. Anyone else have to sit in a less than ideal position due to headroom with a helmet?

You should come down with the upstate c5 group for opening weekend April 16-17th, you don't need a helmet and can get a feel for the track before your track days

td195f · 03-31-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikamaro

Where did you register?

You can go to the Genesee Valley Chapter of BMW CCA website to link to registration for their events at Watkins Glen.
There are lots of BMW CCA chapters doing events at Watkins Glen. Also Porsche Club events. You can register and attend the PCA events also. There's nothing like blowing by a Porsche on one of the straights at WGI.

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Originally Posted by Freebird

How do you join the BMW club? Is that the only way to get track time? I've heard of others doing the same and not owning a BMW. I live not too far from Watkins and would really like to get my car on the track.

He's registered with the Genesee Valley Chapter of the BMW Club and so am I. I've been doing track days with BMW Chapters for a couple of years now. BMW Club of America will let anyone join. They're not brand specific. Some chapters only allow members to register for their events and some charge extra for non-members. GVC charges an extra $100 per event for non-members. I think it's only costs me about $50 a year to join BMW CCA.

Stock Boy · 03-31-2016, 11:49 PM

A Sparco race seat with only the base (no adjustable rails) gave me a little more headroom. You can try different positions and angles with it's mounts to see what gives you the most space.

gajagfan · 04-01-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stock Boy

A Sparco race seat with only the base (no adjustable rails) gave me a little more headroom. You can try different positions and angles with it's mounts to see what gives you the most space.

How much do you think you gained?

Thor142 · 04-01-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

You should come down with the upstate c5 group for opening weekend April 16-17th, you don't need a helmet and can get a feel for the track before your track days

How much is it? I could probably make one of those days. Are you allowed a passenger?

Thor142 · 04-01-2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by td195f

You can go to the Genesee Valley Chapter of BMW CCA website to link to registration for their events at Watkins Glen.
There are lots of BMW CCA chapters doing events at Watkins Glen. Also Porsche Club events. You can register and attend the PCA events also. There's nothing like blowing by a Porsche on one of the straights at WGI.

He's registered with the Genesee Valley Chapter of the BMW Club and so am I. I've been doing track days with BMW Chapters for a couple of years now. BMW Club of America will let anyone join. They're not brand specific. Some chapters only allow members to register for their events and some charge extra for non-members. GVC charges an extra $100 per event for non-members. I think it's only costs me about $50 a year to join BMW CCA.

Look forward to seeing your Z out there. Never seen one in person.

vinman · 04-01-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

How much is it? I could probably make one of those days. Are you allowed a passenger?

$25 per set of 3 laps, buy 2 sets at once for $50 and you get another set to use any time the rest of the season and you can have all the passengers you want

Thor142 · 04-01-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

$25 per set of 3 laps, buy 2 sets at once for $50 and you get another set to use any time the rest of the season and you can have all the passengers you want

Nice! You have a link to this to register or do I just show up at a certain time with cash in my hand?

vinman · 04-01-2016, 11:37 AM

Post 22759 will have the info http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...94769&page=569

BMR Sales · 04-01-2016, 11:52 AM

I need to get back to the Glen - it's where I was born and my stomping grounds! VINMAN is from Elmira where I grew up & went to school.

Stock Boy · 04-01-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

How much do you think you gained?

Around an inch or so... When I finally got my seat positioned right, I had some comfortable clearance. I don't have a sun roof tho.

03-31-2016, 11:38 AM	#16
locktyght Drives: 2023 LT2 Redline Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 714	Question? Has anyone ever installed a c6 vette seat in a Camaro? I feel that the Vette seats are much less bulky, and could potentially give some extra headroom. __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold 2023 LT2 Redline

04-01-2016, 11:37 AM	#25
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,472 View My Garage	Post 22759 will have the info http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...94769&page=569 __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

03-31-2016, 11:49 PM	#19
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 478	A Sparco race seat with only the base (no adjustable rails) gave me a little more headroom. You can try different positions and angles with it's mounts to see what gives you the most space.

04-01-2016, 11:52 AM	#26
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I need to get back to the Glen - it's where I was born and my stomping grounds! VINMAN is from Elmira where I grew up & went to school.