FlyByNight

How funny... I'm out there a lot... my bro lives there! So, we'll definitely have some future visits!



Loren

ChicagoX

Loren -

If your Pilot Cups are brand-new, they could still be affected by the mold release used in manufacturing.

A few heat-cycles or a couple of hundred miles should bring out the tack you are looking for.

Dogshine

loren - if you have too much torque to get you going, maybe we can get you into the new e63! well, at least let me say I can't wait to see how the cars turn out in a same condition comparison!

dragonAMG

What time is everyone going to get there on Friday?

L8Apex

Someone better bring a laptop to give us an hour by hour update.

Example:

8:00-9:00 Best run= Loren with a 10.82 @138mph
9:00-10:00 E63 runs a 12.8 @ 112 on NOS
10:00-11:00 M5 wimps out and goes home. J/k

Jrocket

Im anxious,so Im heading over there right now!!!!!


Naaaa...probably between 8 and 9a.m.

sdsilverm3

Isn't that a little optimistic?

I guess I'll be there whenever the SD caravan gets there.

FlyByNight

crap... just took them off and went back to the 285 PS2s. Oh well, ebay, here they come. On the bright side, I did a rolling burnout with those 265s, almost at 30mph, a new record for me.

Basically, I'm really looking at getting smaller / matching Kinesis wheels to house some nice drag radials...



Loren

FlyByNight

I dunno... let's see... 75 miles on a Friday morning in LA traffic...

I have no idea... between 8 and 9... I'll need a little time to set up stuff, too. Apparently they open the gates at 8... most people should show up at 9 or later, as we'll have some pics to take, tech inspection, etc, etc...



Loren

dragonAMG

Okay... I'm driving in tomorrow night so I'll only be 5 minutes away from the track on friday morning

I'll be there @ 8am ready to f'ing

FlyByNight

Damn that's early. Don't freak if I'm not there that early... I'm traveling across the 101... hard to predict. I have the balance due on the track rental too. If you want, I can call you and give you an eta on the way... its a big ol' caravan... you can leave when we get close, whatever works for you...

Got your gas tonight....



Loren

sdsilverm3

Does anyone attending have a Sprint Booster?

dragonAMG

Good deal... maybe I'll sleep in just a bit then

How many gallons did you get? What octane? I was going to bring down 10 gallons of 100oct for a few of us..... should I not?

FlyByNight

Trick 101, 6 gallons... just for you because you had asked for it! I actually have a frickin' full tank of regular gas in my car I forgot to get rid of, so unless I drive in circles tonight, I'm stuck with good ol' 91... but I am bringing the Trick for you. That'll be $42 please.



Loren

FlyByNight

Wow... its 12:30 PST... and the temp right now in Fontana, CA is 68 degress! The high tomorrow will be 79, and if today is any indication, that may be stretching it.

This a huge change from the 90s and 100s we've been getting for the past month or so.

We may be dragging on the coolest day in LA in a couple months!



Loren

Jrocket

There it is Gents,pics of tomorrows lie detector!!!


I was just out there talking to Dave,he's not sure what lane he is giving us to run on but Dave and I both thought the left lane would be best,you can get better pics of the cars if they run the left lane.Both starting line areas looked to have a fair amount of rubber down but the left lane looked better all the way down compared to the right lane.Also I dont think they will have any seating(grandstands)tomorrow,so best to bring some chairs.In the 2nd pic you can see the guys putting the stands back up.....They have a long ways to go!

L8Apex

Loren,

My flight gets in to John Wayne at 11:30am tomorrow. If you are still at the track in the afternoon, can you put my name down at the gate? I would love to watch or participate if a spot opens up. THX

Jakpro1

Remember you E55'rs, Derek's launch technique works PERFECTLY. Leave on the last yellow. Sounds weird, but by the time you react and car starts to move, you'll cut near perfect lights. Not sure bout other AMG's, but for the E, it works like a charm.

If anyone wants to try her in dyno mode...here ya go.

http://media.putfile.com/Dyno-

Also can someone try one run as is, then do the Sneaky tranny ECU reset and try it one more time.

1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position. (basically get dummy lights on)

2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.

3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.

4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.

sdsilverm3

I like the left lane as well.

blackbenzz

The weather looks like its going to be perfect for you all. Take lots of vids and pics! Our track day on monday is gonna be crazy! Weather will probably be in the 80's though. Since I've rented the track out a few times in the past, we get to run a few heads up at the end of the day (i.e. E63 vs. E55 and others!). I might just buy a digital camcorder for this!

FlyByNight

Yeah, I'm hoping at the end of the day Dave looks the other way and let's us do a E55 versus E63 run we can make a video of. I can dream...



Loren

dragonAMG

Awesome!!!! Thanks so much... I won't worry about picking up the 100oct. here in Vegas. Thanks for coming through with the trick gas!!!!

HAHAHA... too funny!

Alright boys... I'm leaving the office and hitting the road to Cali! See you all tomorrow.

Jrocket

If you get into town and get bored,lets hit the 1/8th mile track tonight.Get some practice in before tomorrow.

Mug

What time does this thing start?

2K6E55

9AM sharp tomorrow.