So Cal / Nevada Track Day Feb 17 - 18
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2015 S212
I'll look into it tonight, but I doubt I'll go. I really wanted to take mine. I've done so much to it for handling that I'm eager to start some track time and see how it feels. It is so hard to tune things without getting enough seat time to see what it does.
I'm just pissed and miss my car. I took the conservative route with getting second opinions, etc. instead of just replacing the pulley and hoping for the best. All signs look good for now, but you never can be too safe. I'd be even more pissed if I had rushed it and compromised something along the way. That is all that I keep telling myself.
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2011 twin turboed prius
Dam I wanna go...Any room for a 63. I love Vegasssssssssssss and could get a room no prob. I know this was planeed many moons ago but my schedule seems to just have cleared itself
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2015 S212
My $$ is on Vadim, if the 997 has enough power.
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Sucks that your car is sidelined, took MB 27 hours to wash my car and reprogram the transmission..LOL
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2015 S212
Yup, I'm out. I'd be interested to see how the 19 in rims get offset by the 030 package. I wish I were there. To me, track driving is much easier than the streets. As always, it takes a few round to get a track down, but I am big on memorizing the brake, acceleration, and turn in points asap. Flat tracks are harder, because ther is that mirage effect that tends to make you turn in too soon.
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So here's what i have for the final count:
1) CyE55
2) Roseylv (+1)
3) ShelleE55
4) Jangy
5) AMG_55
6) egxpimp (+1)
7) DKM
8)NGS_E55
MarioC55, 2K6E55 and DragonAMG are you guys going? Also CynCarvin32 and his friend are supposedly waiting to get permission from their Mommies
But it looks like a good turnout, we should definitely hook up for dinner/drinks on Sat in Vegas, we can get the specifics figured out at the track.
Cyrus
1) CyE55
2) Roseylv (+1)
3) ShelleE55
4) Jangy
5) AMG_55
6) egxpimp (+1)
7) DKM
8)NGS_E55
MarioC55, 2K6E55 and DragonAMG are you guys going? Also CynCarvin32 and his friend are supposedly waiting to get permission from their Mommies
But it looks like a good turnout, we should definitely hook up for dinner/drinks on Sat in Vegas, we can get the specifics figured out at the track.Cyrus
1) CyE55
2) Roseylv (+1)
3) ShelleE55
4) Jangy
5) AMG_55
6) egxpimp (+1)
7) DKM
8)NGS_E55
9) AMGSC
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Mercedes Benz
and a tow truck
we leave friday incase u did not notice the dates.....
(for those not up to date on the W 203 amg forum... hes been talking sh*t about being able to beat everyone this side of the mississippi and his car is totally screwed up beyond belief -- read the thread about HPS to be brought up to speed!)
if not ill be at big willow on March 14th and the streets iof willow in April
Last edited by CynCarvin32; Feb 15, 2007 at 12:33 AM.
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^^ lol interesting... i like this...some pp that really want to turn up the competion!!
i'm ready!! btw just to let you guys know... i just won the karting championship here in north cal ... if that means anything
i'm ready!! btw just to let you guys know... i just won the karting championship here in north cal ... if that means anything
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Be sure you have a place to stay first, rooms are hard to come by and expensive, I'm staying at Mandalay, if you stay there, we can have a few drinks on Fri and on Sat after a rough day at the track.
It would be nice to see a CLS 63 030 at the track!
Cyrus
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this amgsc guy is just fat cat fodder
pissing contests is why i dont go to track events with a bunch of people. ive seen bad things happen.
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i complely agree...thats why i go crazy in karts
cheap to replace... i to want to get back home in my 911 unscratched etc...but i'm always willing to learn from someone faster then me... its not like i hate pp that are faster then me...as a matter infact i go and talk to them, ask them for advice, share techniques...ways to improve my driving...thats what its all about...learning new lines/techniques etc
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i cant wait ...see ya friday night or sat morning!
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Cops............
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State Patrol
The speed limit is 75 so pacing @ 90-95 will get you a ticket. 80-85 they usually let you keep going.
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You will have to give me some tips!
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Anyone else staying at the Saddle West hotel or in Pahrump or am I the only one
If so I may have to change my plans. I will know later tonight what time I am leaving on Friday and will PM those who plan on leaving in the afternoon my number so we can try to meet up.
If so I may have to change my plans. I will know later tonight what time I am leaving on Friday and will PM those who plan on leaving in the afternoon my number so we can try to meet up.
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wow shelle.
your are to reckon with
I think I'm going to lose to a lady!
we can talk about driving tech
all day sat/sun lol
I'm interested in ur tech
myself!
your are to reckon with
I think I'm going to lose to a lady!
we can talk about driving tech
all day sat/sun lol
I'm interested in ur tech
myself!
That is awesome. I love karting just wish I was better at it. I did well at the AMG challange last year in my group. The guys were suprised I finished 3rd in my qualifying heat but then I was bummed because in the final they lined us up alphabetically versus by qualifying time so I was in the rear
You will have to give me some tips!
You will have to give me some tips!
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2015 C63 AMG 507
Speed Trap
I concur, I got nailed for 102 in a 70 on Blue Diamond (Rte 160) from Vegas to Spring Mountain. Keep your speed down. Luckily, I found an attorney there that went to court on my behalf after a continuance, and they got it reduced to a parking violation. I know, sounds unbelievable, but they did. If you do get a ticket, contact Rasmussen and Kang in Vegas, they hooked me up!! Spring Mountain is a great track, very technical and depending on the layout you get, upwards of 25 turns or so. Lots of fun. They have a great driving school there with Corvettes too.
Have fun out there!! Wish I had seen this earlier, I would have gone
Have fun out there!! Wish I had seen this earlier, I would have gone
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07 E63,03 c4s,01 tahoe, 00 RL
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where in SD are you getting your car worked at ??
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The car is quick, sounds INSANE, drives well BUT the Traction system can not be defeated. It has a spacer under the traction off button to make it so you CANT push the button. While you CAN pull the button on, remove the spacer, and go from there its still a risky thing since the button could snap off. That might look funny
Anyhow with the traction system ON the car will brake the rear wheels the entire time you are on the track and your rear pads will be GONE in a few hours. Lets say that backing plates on rotors dont sound good when you go to return the car at the Hertz airport drop off!
Also the brakes are absolute junk. Talk about fade.
Go fo a 350z for its much better suited to track use. It actually just looks fine when you are done assuming you dont try any off-roading.
