Auto-X North-South Challenge(May 27-28) - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2006-05-07, 02:22 PM

The annual Reno vs. Vegas event is coming near, if you're interetsed in going, be sure and register early. This event takes place in Hawthorne, NV, and is a two-day event. SHould be a good time.

Info here

sperry · 2006-05-07, 09:11 PM

I'm going if I can find a hauler for the event. I'm not naieve enough to think I can drive the WRX all the way to Hawthorne, race for two days, and be able to drive all the way back.

M3n2c3 · 2006-05-08, 02:11 AM

Wish I could make it.

Kevin M · 2006-05-08, 07:20 AM

I'll be there.

qksubi · 2006-05-08, 04:39 PM

I dont think Im going! Iam scheduled for the 29/30 at Jim Russell 2 day school 2 days of open wheel driving!!!

Pat R. · 2006-05-14, 07:38 PM

Just like last year there's a two-day event at RFR the same weekend: http://www.ncracing.org/rf060527.html

dknv · 2006-05-14, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

Just like last year there's a two-day event at RFR the same weekend: http://www.ncracing.org/rf060527.html

It's tough, there's always competition for our time and our drivers on Memorial Day weekend. Hopefully Reno Region will be able to put together some good runs this year, considering LV is out to get us, (or at least our trophy).
Lol:
http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/186112.aspx

SlickNick112 · 2006-05-14, 10:11 PM

Wow, their pretty bitter about that street tire PAX. How funny.....

This made me laugh------> "what it boils down to is.... vegas has better drivers than reno....they just have more people."

This was stated by:
Driven
Joined on 05-07-2003
Las Vegas, NV
Posts 1,164

Dean · 2006-05-15, 05:51 AM

This person is clearly a statistician...

What it boils down to is of the people who attend, our average driver is better than there average driver.

ivanko · 2006-05-15, 10:47 AM

Well I'm out until I can get the Syclone fixed or find a substitute car. I missed the 3-4 points events due to my transmission exploding it's 5 pinon cluster for the 2nd time.

sperry · 2006-05-15, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ivanko

Well I'm out until I can get the Syclone fixed or find a substitute car. I missed the 3-4 points events due to my transmission exploding it's 5 pinon cluster for the 2nd time.

Weak... I know how much it sucks to miss events 'cause the car's down. Good luck getting it fixed! Is there a way to "upgrade" the tranny to make it more bullet-proof?

ivanko · 2006-05-15, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Weak... I know how much it sucks to miss events 'cause the car's down. Good luck getting it fixed! Is there a way to "upgrade" the tranny to make it more bullet-proof?

My 700R4 is maxed out on upgrades. It was the sinister GM powdered metal that fragged. Nothing better available. I'm done with the 700R4.

Now I have a dilemma.

Run a large bulletproof tranny like the 4l80E and risk it shifting like a pig, although there is a nice electronic tiptronic paddle shift option or find a way to integrate a Viper spec T-56 6 speed manual. Still a risk of breaking hard parts with the mighty AWD and torque of the Syclone. The engine's power band is very narrow and I would lose the trademark "air craft carrier" launch the Syclone is know for since I wouldn't be able to shift fast enough and remain in the power band.

Thinking of building another crazy unusual car or buy a cheap mazda 323 gtx, or maybe even pop for a Lotus Exige if I want to put myself into the poor house. (I hear rumors of a super charged Exige in 07. I would love the Noble M400, but that's way more than I want to spend.

bruspeed · 2006-05-15, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanko

Thinking of building another crazy unusual car or buy a cheap mazda 323 gtx, or maybe even pop for a Lotus Exige if I want to put myself into the poor house. (I hear rumors of a super charged Exige in 07. I would love the Noble M400, but that's way more than I want to spend.

Mazda 323 FTW.

Kevin M · 2006-05-15, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

Mazda 323 FTW.

Until you break something on it, and it takes 8 months of searching on eBay to find a replacement...

sperry · 2006-05-15, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Until you break something on it, and it takes 8 months of searching on eBay to find a replacement...

Could be worse, he could be driving a Syclone with a bunch of custom built parts that have no replacements. Oh wait.

Bob Danger · 2006-05-15, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Until you break something on it, and it takes 8 months of searching on eBay to find a replacement...

That sucks so bad, but at least the 323 was sold here in the states so its still easier to find parts for than my motor

So Pete, Tim, myself, and possibly Lauren are coming out

Bob Danger · 2006-05-15, 04:14 PM

They still have not announced a run order yet have they?

MikeK · 2006-05-15, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

They still have not announced a run order yet have they?

Usually at hawthorne there are 3 groups, you have to work 1 session, run 1 session, and get 1 session off. You usually don't find out until the morning of the first day what the schedule is.

Bob Danger · 2006-05-15, 05:05 PM

Would you guys suggest leaving Friday night or early Saturday morning?

Kevin M · 2006-05-15, 05:21 PM

Friday night for sure.

NevadaSTi · 2006-05-15, 08:46 PM

I'm going, Kevin did you check out room prices?

MattR · 2006-05-15, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

I'm going, Kevin did you check out room prices?

No need to check on anything, rooms are blocked for SCCA at $38 per night. You just have to mention you need the SCCA rate when you call, all the hotel info is listed here.

http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=5410

Kevin M · 2006-05-15, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

I'm going, Kevin did you check out room prices?

Yeah, I tried to get an online res, but I haven't heard back. I will try to call tomorrow.

ivanko · 2006-05-16, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

Mazda 323 FTW.

More info please. Couldn't find anything on the car. FTW?

khail19 · 2006-05-16, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ivanko

More info please. Couldn't find anything on the car. FTW?

That's just fancy internet speak, means For The Win. Not a special type of 323.

2006-05-07, 02:22 PM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Auto-X North-South Challenge(May 27-28) The annual Reno vs. Vegas event is coming near, if you're interetsed in going, be sure and register early. This event takes place in Hawthorne, NV, and is a two-day event. SHould be a good time. Info here

2006-05-07, 09:11 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I'm going if I can find a hauler for the event. I'm not naieve enough to think I can drive the WRX all the way to Hawthorne, race for two days, and be able to drive all the way back. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-05-08, 02:11 AM	#3
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Wish I could make it. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-05-08, 07:20 AM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'll be there. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-14, 10:11 PM	#8
SlickNick112 EJ251 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 603 Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi Class: Out of class! I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.	Wow, their pretty bitter about that street tire PAX. How funny..... This made me laugh------> "what it boils down to is.... vegas has better drivers than reno....they just have more people." This was stated by: Driven Joined on 05-07-2003 Las Vegas, NV Posts 1,164 __________________ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " *~Frank Sinatra*

2006-05-08, 04:39 PM	#5
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	I dont think Im going! Iam scheduled for the 29/30 at Jim Russell 2 day school 2 days of open wheel driving!!!

2006-05-14, 07:38 PM	#6
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Just like last year there's a two-day event at RFR the same weekend: http://www.ncracing.org/rf060527.html

2006-05-15, 05:51 AM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	This person is clearly a statistician... What it boils down to is of the people who attend, our average driver is better than there average driver. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2006-05-15 at 11:07 AM.

2006-05-15, 10:47 AM	#10
ivanko EJ18 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 61 Car: 1991 GMC Syclone Class: SM2 Lift & Shift Specialist	Well I'm out until I can get the Syclone fixed or find a substitute car. I missed the 3-4 points events due to my transmission exploding it's 5 pinon cluster for the 2nd time. __________________ "You can't make a race car out of a pig, but you can make a pretty damn fast pig!" www.highperformancetrucks.com "Lift & Shift Specialist" www.barbellcompany.com

2006-05-15, 04:14 PM	#17
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	They still have not announced a run order yet have they? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-05-15, 05:05 PM	#19
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Would you guys suggest leaving Friday night or early Saturday morning? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-05-15, 05:21 PM	#20
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Friday night for sure. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-15, 08:46 PM	#21
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	I'm going, Kevin did you check out room prices? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

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