Autoclub speedway street legal drag May 1st 2010

BLUESLATE · 04-22-2010, 01:59 PM

Was there few weeks ago...

tru_Asiatik · 04-27-2010, 08:04 PM

boo sal, boo braden lol
sal what happend to your bumper?

braden yeah bring the mini i want to see it run
sux on the key problem

hopefully they get part and fix b4 sat

I Run L.A. · 04-27-2010, 08:08 PM

Need Opinions!! Shave bumper or not

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

boo sal, boo braden lol
sal what happend to your bumper?

braden yeah bring the mini i want to see it run
sux on the key problem

hopefully they get part and fix b4 sat

tru_Asiatik · 04-27-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by I Run L.A.

Need Opinions!! Shave bumper or not

just bring it! hookers about the primer lol

Tresfr · 04-28-2010, 12:27 AM

Between now and Saturday I think I am going to put my car in a bubble so no one runs into it and it won't have a mechanical problem.

It seems the list is down to 2 people and maybe 3. Braden I say you bring the Mini because my experience from running my mini is that people are much more impressed by a 14 second mini than a 12 second mustang or 13 second Z. I ran 14.96 with my 2007 JCW Cooper S but it was 98 degrees that weekend so I think you could go faster. The Mini was a good AutoX car and a fair Track Car but at the Strip I got more props and a kill on a 2008 dodge charger that had to be uncomfortable for him.

There are no other 370Z's in Socal that want to run. This is a chance to run the strip on a 70 degree day. There are only about 3 more weekends in 2010 and I bet 2 of them the weather will be 95 in Fontana

tru_Asiatik · 04-28-2010, 08:30 AM

mines hiding in the garage lol
psych about this event

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Originally Posted by Tresfr

Between now and Saturday I think I am going to put my car in a bubble so no one runs into it and it won't have a mechanical problem.

It seems the list is down to 2 people and maybe 3. Braden I say you bring the Mini because my experience from running my mini is that people are much more impressed by a 14 second mini than a 12 second mustang or 13 second Z. I ran 14.96 with my 2007 JCW Cooper S but it was 98 degrees that weekend so I think you could go faster. The Mini was a good AutoX car and a fair Track Car but at the Strip I got more props and a kill on a 2008 dodge charger that had to be uncomfortable for him.

There are no other 370Z's in Socal that want to run. This is a chance to run the strip on a 70 degree day. There are only about 3 more weekends in 2010 and I bet 2 of them the weather will be 95 in Fontana

OMGWTFBBQ · 04-27-2010, 08:06 PM

Hmmm... looks like I'll be going to the event, but only as a spectator this time around. Sorry guys!

tbonesteak · 04-28-2010, 03:20 PM

if someone lends me a helmet i'm game!!!

tru_Asiatik · 04-28-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

if someone lends me a helmet i'm game!!!

i dont have one

are they really strict about it?
if so can we rent??(altho i hate renting anything ppl use on there heads)
braden u have a spare?

Tresfr · 04-28-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

i dont have one

are they really strict about it?
if so can we rent??(altho i hate renting anything ppl use on there heads)
braden u have a spare?

One pass under 13.99 without a helmet and you are done.
Helmets are tough because you sweat on the padding and very few people are comfortable swapping helmets unless it is an extra one they never use or maybe a brother from another mother.

Luckily one of my buddies with a built 05 mustang and another one with a 2009 SS Camaro are coming along with me because it appears I may be the only 370 left in the group running.

If no one else but me can make it please let me know so I can bypass the Carls Jr. segment of the program. If someone still wants to go I will gladly stop by Carls still.

Tru Asiatik - You will need a SA2000 Rated Auto Racing Helmet for most Auto X and track day events. What may come as good news is the Drag strip at Fontana allows M rated motorcyle helmets so if you know anyone with a motorcycle who has an M2000 or better that would work..
Motorcycle helmets can be had from 60-99 dollars but I'm not sure in your area who would have them cheap. Walmart had a black bell open face for 49 but not sure if it is found in stores anymore.

tru_Asiatik · 04-28-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tresfr

One pass under 13.99 without a helmet and you are done.
Helmets are tough because you sweat on the padding and very few people are comfortable swapping helmets unless it is an extra one they never use or maybe a brother from another mother.

Luckily one of my buddies with a built 05 mustang and another one with a 2009 SS Camaro are coming along with me because it appears I may be the only 370 left in the group running.

If no one else but me can make it please let me know so I can bypass the Carls Jr. segment of the program. If someone still wants to go I will gladly stop by Carls still.

Tru Asiatik - You will need a SA2000 Rated Auto Racing Helmet for most Auto X and track day events. What may come as good news is the Drag strip at Fontana allows M rated motorcyle helmets so if you know anyone with a motorcycle who has an M2000 or better that would work..
Motorcycle helmets can be had from 60-99 dollars but I'm not sure in your area who would have them cheap. Walmart had a black bell open face for 49 but not sure if it is found in stores anymore.

dangit....
i have a motorcycle shop thats really close to me
im looking at hjc i guess my budget is 150-200(for now)

would this work? it says snell.dot approve but i dunno if its Snell2000
Untitled Document

just found the helmet is snell M2010 rated im assuming that would work...?

Tresfr · 04-28-2010, 11:57 PM

You should be able to find a helmet in plain black or white for about 100 bucks at a local motor cycle shop. Put a few vinyl stickers on a plain helmet and to me that looks much better than graphic helmets anyway. Especially for an auto helmet. 2000 is just a production year reference so any new M or SA Helmet will do. If a shop has old ones in stock make sure it is 2000 or above.

Cycle Gear which has many stores throughout CA and has a store locator on their website has HJC Plain Black Helmets call the nearest store once you have chosen a few different models to see what they have in store.

Cyclegear.comHJC

Snell M2010 approved

tbonesteak · 04-29-2010, 01:26 AM

darn it i was getting excited about this!!!

Tresfr · 04-29-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

darn it i was getting excited about this!!!

The first two runs or so work on your 60ft and 1/8th mile and right before the finish line let off and coast through to a just over 13.99 pass. After you get the launch and shifting down make your last pass as fast as you can and then they will just tell you next time that you need a helmet but it will be your last pass anyway.

This is not ideal but one of my buddies who has a supercharged 1989 Saleen that makes about 700hp has to do this because this track has a no faster than 9.99 quarter mile allowed and he waits to break that time until the last pass.

tbonesteak · 04-29-2010, 09:51 AM

I don't know if i'm willing to wake up at 4:30 in the morning on a saturday to go to a drag strip 70 miles away to cost down the finish line....doesn't work. Oh well, next time. Thanks for your suggestion tho.

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04-28-2010, 12:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tresfr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 55 Drives: Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'm putting my car in a bubble Between now and Saturday I think I am going to put my car in a bubble so no one runs into it and it won't have a mechanical problem. It seems the list is down to 2 people and maybe 3. Braden I say you bring the Mini because my experience from running my mini is that people are much more impressed by a 14 second mini than a 12 second mustang or 13 second Z. I ran 14.96 with my 2007 JCW Cooper S but it was 98 degrees that weekend so I think you could go faster. The Mini was a good AutoX car and a fair Track Car but at the Strip I got more props and a kill on a 2008 dodge charger that had to be uncomfortable for him. There are no other 370Z's in Socal that want to run. This is a chance to run the strip on a 70 degree day. There are only about 3 more weekends in 2010 and I bet 2 of them the weather will be 95 in Fontana

04-28-2010, 11:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tresfr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 55 Drives: Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yes that would work You should be able to find a helmet in plain black or white for about 100 bucks at a local motor cycle shop. Put a few vinyl stickers on a plain helmet and to me that looks much better than graphic helmets anyway. Especially for an auto helmet. 2000 is just a production year reference so any new M or SA Helmet will do. If a shop has old ones in stock make sure it is 2000 or above. Cycle Gear which has many stores throughout CA and has a store locator on their website has HJC Plain Black Helmets call the nearest store once you have chosen a few different models to see what they have in store. Cyclegear.comHJC Snell M2010 approved

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4550	Hmmm... looks like I'll be going to the event, but only as a spectator this time around. Sorry guys!

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	darn it i was getting excited about this!!!

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	I don't know if i'm willing to wake up at 4:30 in the morning on a saturday to go to a drag strip 70 miles away to cost down the finish line....doesn't work. Oh well, next time. Thanks for your suggestion tho.