Vancouver, BC Meet
03-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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I think Aston Martin is one of very very few companies still making beautiful-looking cars. The others being Alfa Romeo and, well, I think that's it.
03-04-2009, 12:38 AM
#1030
Sorry for jacking the thread a bit
VCMC's holding their first track day of the year on Sunday, April 5th.
Most track days are held during the week and interfere with work / school. This lapping day, along with the one on October 25th, are the only ones on Sundays for 2009. In addition, the coming track day on April 5th will have a Novice group for newcomers, with instructors provided. One other of these track days will also feature this, but there is no guarantee that it will be the other Sunday date that this will be possible. It is most likely that newcomers will not be allowed to participate in a no-Novice event.
Event cost is $190.
Participants must be VCMC members; VCMC membership is $40.
Total is $230.
This is something every man should try at least once in his lifetime.
Further information below:
http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8765
Official registration for event:
http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=56&BT=10#Ev7380
Participants must be official VCMC members for this event also.
VCMC Membership can be purchased here:
http://www.karelo.com/enter_res.php?SID=1&BID=56#Ev5385
Most track days are held during the week and interfere with work / school. This lapping day, along with the one on October 25th, are the only ones on Sundays for 2009. In addition, the coming track day on April 5th will have a Novice group for newcomers, with instructors provided. One other of these track days will also feature this, but there is no guarantee that it will be the other Sunday date that this will be possible. It is most likely that newcomers will not be allowed to participate in a no-Novice event.
Event cost is $190.
Participants must be VCMC members; VCMC membership is $40.
Total is $230.
This is something every man should try at least once in his lifetime.
Further information below:
http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8765
Official registration for event:
http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=56&BT=10#Ev7380
Participants must be official VCMC members for this event also.
VCMC Membership can be purchased here:
http://www.karelo.com/enter_res.php?SID=1&BID=56#Ev5385
03-04-2009, 12:54 AM
#1031
Registration is open!
This is going to fill up FAST. If previous years have been any indication, this may be full by tomorrow night (Wednesday).
This will be the best oppurtunity to drive your car at speeds way above the legal limit in a very safe enviroment!
This is going to fill up FAST. If previous years have been any indication, this may be full by tomorrow night (Wednesday).
This will be the best oppurtunity to drive your car at speeds way above the legal limit in a very safe enviroment!
03-04-2009, 01:57 AM
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03-04-2009, 12:24 PM
#1036
registration is full.
the wait list now has one person on it. if you're still interested, put your name down on the list on the VCMC forum. follow the "for more information" for the link there.
the wait list now has one person on it. if you're still interested, put your name down on the list on the VCMC forum. follow the "for more information" for the link there.
03-04-2009, 03:11 PM
#1041
i tried registering last night, during payment info the site crashed a few times... didnt work
talked to carson it was full but because i have proof that i tried registering last night thru a forum post he gave me a spot
yay
03-04-2009, 03:33 PM
#1042
Make sure you bleed your brakes with some higher temperature brake fluid before going because Mission Raceway is notorious for being hard on brakes.
03-04-2009, 04:34 PM
#1043
You're going to have such a blast! Just make sure you pay attention to the safety aspects and you'll be guaranteed an awesome time.
Make sure you bleed your brakes with some higher temperature brake fluid before going because Mission Raceway is notorious for being hard on brakes.
Make sure you bleed your brakes with some higher temperature brake fluid before going because Mission Raceway is notorious for being hard on brakes.
and i really want to find a way nto to ruin my tires as much as possible
03-04-2009, 04:54 PM
#1044
Make sure you do a cool down lap at the end of the session when the checkered flag is being waved, your brakes and engine will thank you.As for bleeding your brake fluid, I suggest getting some ATE superblue from http://www.driversedgeautosport.com/ate_superblue.htm on boundary.
PM me your msn, I'll give you more info on how to bleed brakes later, gotta head off to class.
03-04-2009, 05:42 PM
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You're going to have such a blast! Just make sure you pay attention to the safety aspects and you'll be guaranteed an awesome time.
Make sure you bleed your brakes with some higher temperature brake fluid before going because Mission Raceway is notorious for being hard on brakes.
Make sure you bleed your brakes with some higher temperature brake fluid before going because Mission Raceway is notorious for being hard on brakes.
03-04-2009, 07:00 PM
#1048
Also anotherthing , i m thinking about investing in a Radar Detector any ideas which one? anyone ever tried the Escort one's?
They are really expensive and i want to know if its worth it or not
They are really expensive and i want to know if its worth it or not
03-04-2009, 07:38 PM
#1049
I don't think you need to change your brake fluid, cause AMG is using the DOt 4 brake fluid already! That's good enough for a track event in Vancouver!! Also, for using a higher grade brake fluid like DOT 5/ 5.1, you may need to change your brake lines to Stainless steel !!
03-04-2009, 08:12 PM
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Even though AMG's use DOT 4 brake fluid, brake fluid itself is "hygroscopic," which means it tends to absorb moisture over time thus lowering the boiling point. It's always a good idea to get fresh brake fluid and flush the old one out anyways as a safety precaution. DOT5 however is a silicone-based brake fluid. It is NOT compatible with any polyethylene glycol based fluids.
