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*mlee* · 08-22-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Should be another one in November. There were a few guys from Houston who drove down.

I had my eye on this one but we had a club meeting that day. November would be great... I really want to try out my new suspension goodies.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2010, 01:24 PM

Oh, man...you should have had the whole club do a track day...how awesome would that have been! I'm telling you, you would NOT have been disappointed!

Well...looking around for an aftermarket rear diffuser...pricing.

Also need to get outside and change my brake fluid. I got some super blue brake fluid to be on the safe side. I don't want to boil my brake fluid again like I did yesterday. Having those pedals hit the ground was NOT fun at 80mph.

Also headed to Ancira for an oil change tomorrow. Maybe I'll get the tranny fluid changed to Mobile 1 as well.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-22-2010, 03:30 PM

This is too awesome!!

Sounds like you guys had a BLAST!!

Mystic Blue · 08-22-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Should be another one in November. There were a few guys from Houston who drove down.

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Originally Posted by Happy Pappy

When do we do this again??

Late last night as I unpacked the car I realized I forgot the face shield for my helmet at the track. So Aaron and i ran out there late this morning. Knew they'd be there since the more experienced cars were running today. Talked for a while with Sondra and she said it will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. She wasn't sure if it was going to be a 2-day split class (like this weekend) or if they would do their normal one-day session. So be sure you are all on the mailing list so you'll know ASAP!!

Can't remember his name, but the instructor in the red carrera (that was Debbi's instructor) took Aaron out in the Porche for a couple of laps. they said he took it easy on him, since all the wheels stayed on the ground. Apparently the instructors nickname is the drifter king LOL

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

There were a few guys from Houston who drove down.

Tag, Did you know Barry came from Houston for this? He wasn't there today when we went out, they said he had to head back.

Atti2de · 08-22-2010, 04:06 PM

Ya Barry and Brian are both from Houston...not sure where the other instructors are all from....

Mystic Blue · 08-22-2010, 05:53 PM

Oh, and if you didn't get a card with Bill's info (their photographer), the site he will be posting his photos on is:
http://mercphoto.exposuremanager.com/

He said they should be up later tonight.

mws444 · 08-22-2010, 07:12 PM

Wow! Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun! Sorry I could not make it the Docs slammed me this last week and I did not think 9 hours driving a semi would be a good thing. But I did fly to Vegas, I know it does not compare with a track day but sometimes second best is good enough.
November is my busy season and I may try to hit the SEMA show so I wont even try the next one. How about in the spring? I would really like to hit that track, looks like a lot of fun!

CamaroSkooter · 08-22-2010, 10:16 PM

So, I got all of the video's split up into 2 parts and correctly oriented (not upside down now

) and they are currently uploading to YouTube. Apparently, a video that's around 2gigs takes almost 2-and-a-half hours to upload. And then, once the video is uploaded, YouTube has to proccess the video

All 9 videos are up! Yay! (9 of 9)

Instructor Jack's Red Porsche:

Doug's Second Run:

Pete's Second Run:

Doug's Third Run (Facing Backwards

):

Debbie's Third Run (Battery died halfway through :():

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2010, 11:53 PM

What the hell is so funny about my backward facing run?!?! Awe crap........

Was that the one where I went partially off the track?

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystic Blue

Oh, and if you didn't get a card with Bill's info (their photographer), the site he will be posting his photos on is:
http://mercphoto.exposuremanager.com/

He said they should be up later tonight.

Darn...there's nothing in the link. I sent a comment. Hopefully they are up tomorrow.:(

wbt · 08-23-2010, 12:11 AM

That looks neat and I really enjoyed reading the write up!

Glad to hear everyone made it through safely and look forward to reading about the next one.

CamaroSkooter · 08-23-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

What the hell is so funny about my backward facing run?!?! Awe crap........

Was that the one where I went partially off the track?

Just the fact that the camera is facing backwards and not much traffic is behind you for the majority of the lap time.

*mlee* · 08-23-2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Oh, man...you should have had the whole club do a track day...how awesome would that have been! I'm telling you, you would NOT have been disappointed!

Will definintely get the guys involved next time... Our club President used to be an instructor for the course here and is always trying to get the group to hit the road track.

Our Sept meeting was a must have since we have our own track meet going very soon (my sig). We have a road trip this weekend, Super Chevy show in a couple weeks so it's busy times here Camaro wise.

Sounds like I might need some brake upgrades....

Mystic Blue · 08-23-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Darn...there's nothing in the link. I sent a comment. Hopefully they are up tomorrow.:(

I had emailed him as well... Just looked now and they are up. I have a TON of work to do today and a new employee that should be here any minute... But I'm gonna go look for my car!! LOL

I got my priorities straight!

08-22-2010, 03:30 PM	#17
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	This is too awesome!! Sounds like you guys had a BLAST!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-22-2010, 04:06 PM	#19
Atti2de Móderator Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,664 View My Garage	Ya Barry and Brian are both from Houston...not sure where the other instructors are all from.... __________________ I'm not the one with the Atti2de problem it's everyone else that has a problem with my Atti2de!

08-22-2010, 05:53 PM	#20
Mystic Blue Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 251 View My Garage	Oh, and if you didn't get a card with Bill's info (their photographer), the site he will be posting his photos on is: http://mercphoto.exposuremanager.com/ He said they should be up later tonight. __________________ Let Your Soul and Spirit Fly, Into the Mystic.... Van Morrison - Into the Mystic

08-22-2010, 07:12 PM	#21
mws444 Drives: 701 RWHP Lingenfelter/Pedders Beast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 2,973	Wow! Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun! Sorry I could not make it the Docs slammed me this last week and I did not think 9 hours driving a semi would be a good thing. But I did fly to Vegas, I know it does not compare with a track day but sometimes second best is good enough. November is my busy season and I may try to hit the SEMA show so I wont even try the next one. How about in the spring? I would really like to hit that track, looks like a lot of fun! __________________ Lingenfelter forged balanced and blueprinted LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 LPE 9.5" Rearend 3.73,LPE dual disk clutch,10/14 rib belt drive, MTI shifter,RPM Level VI,Corsa stainless cat back, Racing Brake Rotors, LPE calipers, LPE twin fuel pumps, American Racing long tube headers, GT9 cam Port and polished heads and an ADM majic tune. 701 RWHP,Fully Pedderized w/complete bushings and Sportsryder Supercar Remote resevior coilovers. CCW 505t's Nitto Invo's and DR's Beware of the LPE Brotherhood!

08-22-2010, 10:16 PM	#22
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	So, I got all of the video's split up into 2 parts and correctly oriented (not upside down now ) and they are currently uploading to YouTube. Apparently, a video that's around 2gigs takes almost 2-and-a-half hours to upload. And then, once the video is uploaded, YouTube has to proccess the video All 9 videos are up! Yay! (9 of 9) Instructor Jack's Red Porsche: Doug's Second Run: Pete's Second Run: Doug's Third Run (Facing Backwards ): Debbie's Third Run (Battery died halfway through :(): __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php Last edited by CamaroSkooter; 08-24-2010 at 10:40 AM.

08-22-2010, 01:24 PM	#16
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Oh, man...you should have had the whole club do a track day...how awesome would that have been! I'm telling you, you would NOT have been disappointed! Well...looking around for an aftermarket rear diffuser...pricing. Also need to get outside and change my brake fluid. I got some super blue brake fluid to be on the safe side. I don't want to boil my brake fluid again like I did yesterday. Having those pedals hit the ground was NOT fun at 80mph. Also headed to Ancira for an oil change tomorrow. Maybe I'll get the tranny fluid changed to Mobile 1 as well.

08-22-2010, 11:53 PM	#23
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	What the hell is so funny about my backward facing run?!?! Awe crap........ Was that the one where I went partially off the track?

08-23-2010, 12:11 AM	#25
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	That looks neat and I really enjoyed reading the write up! Glad to hear everyone made it through safely and look forward to reading about the next one.