so i'm a new autocross adict...
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Topic: so i'm a new autocross adict...
Posted By: SNACHburger
Subject: so i'm a new autocross adict...
Date Posted: February/16/09 at 5:00am
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i went to the practice ad bremerton motor sports park. yesterday feb 15th and i saw 2 minis leaving the event. a little bummed that i missed seeing what they were running. being that it was my first event and that my BRG mini cooper is completely stock and an automatic i still ran a 68.35 in the rain. i definately had a BLAST!!! and am planning on being there for both the morning session and the afternoon session next sunday FEB 22. if anyone has any suggestions on setup or anything i should do with my car to make it faster.
thank you for anyone who has any help to offer!
Jesse
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Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: February/16/09 at 6:56am
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Jesse,
Sorry I missed you (I didn't see you coming in). I had to get home for a b-day party but have to admit I was glad to get done before the rain started. It was COLD there that morning. Dean Prince (Mini Charley) and I were there for the morning session. We ran the novice group last year and have now graduated to the competetive category. It was a blast and the MINIs were the hot item yesterday. My runs came in between 54-57 seconds (best run was a 54 second clean run). Felt pretty good since I was still running my all-season tires and had a passenger. We will look forward to seeing you at the next event. I'll definitely be there!
Oh and I'd be glad to talk setup with you. Just PM me with any questions. I'm by no means an expert but have some experience now to share. ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 10:54am
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I am planning on heading down this next Sunday, Jesse has talked me into it! I am excited! ------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 11:16am
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SWEET!!!! you going to be there for the morning session or afternoon? |
Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 11:40am
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Not sure yet. I don't think I am doing anything on Sat. night so I will be able to get up early on Sunday. What time is good to get there for the morning session?
------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
Posted By: CosmicTraveler
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 12:56pm
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Look out track rats! Another lady on the loose. The gals in my proformance driving class didn't hold anything back once the afternoon session started and they were free to hit the gas. -------------  Take It Easy ... Buck
'06 MCS JCW CR/CR |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 11:04pm
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Cool Niclole. Glad you are giving it a try. You'll like it! ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 11:38pm
| registration starts aty 7am and goes for an hour. so around 7:30 at the latest would be good. and then they do a drivers meeting then they let you walk the track so you know where you are going when you get out there. then reg starts at i think 10 for the afternoon session. i can't wait to see at least one other mini there. |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/18/09 at 11:41pm
| oh and make sure all the loose stuff is out of your car before you go or bring some sort of water proof container to put everything in. because it has to be empty for the tech inspection. |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/19/09 at 1:31am
| if you guys don't mind me asking, what tires do you guys run for auto x, and for normal driving? |
Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/21/09 at 2:31am
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I am not going to get down there until around 10:00...
I would have to get up way too early to be there for the morning session.
Jessie I have your number and I will call you if anything changes.
My cell is 360-808-6075 if anything changes for you.
Oh and I got a helmet this morning!!!! ------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/21/09 at 3:30am
| sweet! i'm thinking about just going to the afternoon session too. my girl friend and her daughter are coming with along with the dogs. so it should be a fun afternoon. |
Posted By: motoring
Date Posted: February/22/09 at 12:17pm
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So did you have fun?
------------- Keith 02 IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top - GONE 07 MY/B MCS with some sort of stripes or something |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: February/22/09 at 12:22pm
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Jesse,
I talked with Mitch (Hipcheck) at the coffee meetup on Saturday and he is going to try and get out to the autocross in his Cooper in April. He has a really nicely modified MC with the CVT like yours. Might be fun to trade notes with him if you can make it out to the same event. ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/22/09 at 1:18pm
Keith I had SOOOOO MUCH FUN!!!! Thank you!!! You are a FANTASTIC coach and an AMAZING driver!!!! I can't wait for next time! ------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
motoring wrote:Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/22/09 at 1:20pm
 
------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/22/09 at 1:24pm
Here is a shot I got of Jesse during his run... ------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
Posted By: YakiMini
Date Posted: February/22/09 at 2:00pm
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Lucky! We got rained/sleeted out today :-( On my drive back I saw 3 cars flipped with I think 1 fatality  ------------- MINI-less... If God allows, I will have one again some day. :D |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/23/09 at 3:19am
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lol it looks like i'm out in the middle of no where. which station were you at? i can't wait to get my extra set of wheels painted!! thank you soo much for that picture Nicole!! it looks like i was fast even though i wasn't lol. and i don't see anyone in my car so that must have been my first run.
and thank you Kieth! i had a blast again! and thank you for your insight! i'll be working on those tips you gave my untill i can get out there again!!
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Posted By: SELENE
Date Posted: February/23/09 at 11:29am
I was by the last gate, before the last slalom and the c-cup... And it was your first run because I kinda got busted for taking the picture and did not want to risk taking anymore... ------------- 06 MCS R53, PW/PW, Anthracite, CLI, PP, SP, CWP, XHL, LSD, OBC, MFSW, 17" S-Lites, RFL, HK, Driving Lamps ~~ Nicole |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: February/23/09 at 12:34pm
| sweet! thats cool. thank you for at least taking one. i forgot about my cameras in the rush to get my girl and her daughter out the door so i could get there on time. so she got a couple with her phone but they didn't turn out very well. :( |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: February/23/09 at 1:43pm
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Glad to hear you all had a good time. Looking forward to running with you at the next event! ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: March/02/09 at 11:22pm
| hey so who all is planning to be at this sunday's event? |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: March/02/09 at 11:33pm
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I'll won't be making this weekends event but will be at the opener for BSCC on the 15th. Just installed my camber plates so looking forward to testing them out a bit on the track! ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: motoring
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 1:26am
Raises hand 
------------- Keith 02 IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top - GONE 07 MY/B MCS with some sort of stripes or something |
Posted By: phydeaux
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 2:08am
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Hmmm, March 15th... I'll have to start working on Deanne now. Remind me when registration starts? Is it 7:30?
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http://www.phydeaux.net/mini_mods.html - Mod list '05 DS/B MCS WA plate "2AAREQD" |
Posted By: SNACHburger
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 3:10am
| yes am session reg is at 7:30am afternoon session reg is at 11:30 i'll be there for the afternoon session. hope to see more of you there this time than last time. i won't be able to make the 15th because duty. so hope it goes well for those of you who can make it! Jesse |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 3:40am
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Hope to see you there on the 15th Eric. Registration is opens at 7:30 for the AM sessions (you can pre-register on-line at BSCC but still need to check in and get your work assignments and run group). ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: garumph
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 4:34am
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I'll be there next weekend. Looks like ST1 runs second in the afternoon.
------------- Gordon Clifford, '14 Countryman All4 S Hunka Burning Love, '12 Coupe S, Burnt Orange Flames, '05 MC Black |
Posted By: johnf36
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 4:40am
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Did you all get this from Mini Mania? http://new.minimania.com/ArticleV.cfm?displayid=2317 - http://new.minimania.com/ArticleV.cfm?displayid=2317 John ------------- If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. |
Posted By: garumph
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 6:25am
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No, the http://www.wwscc.org/?schedule - WWSCC
------------- Gordon Clifford, '14 Countryman All4 S Hunka Burning Love, '12 Coupe S, Burnt Orange Flames, '05 MC Black |
Posted By: phydeaux
Date Posted: March/03/09 at 12:21pm
*whew* My memory hasn't COMPLETELY failed me, then. ;) -------------
http://www.phydeaux.net/mini_mods.html - Mod list '05 DS/B MCS WA plate "2AAREQD" |
Posted By: Keep Right
Date Posted: March/30/09 at 9:01am
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I'm all in for the Chuckanut car club events. First one Apr 11. paid up. Just have to take off the swampers for the "JEEP" . Hope for sun. ------------- His: 02 MCS "4x4"haha lots of stuff=coin operated traffic torpedo. Hers: 05 DGC sxt- yes, that's a mini "van" - we have twins!) |
Posted By: Keep Right
Date Posted: April/23/09 at 8:50am
First one done, and ready for May 3 at Blaine Airport . Lots of rain in the a.m. times got better for all in the p.m. Good bunch of folks. Lots of Miatas....they went much faster than the trip up MT.Baker! bunch of nice rigs of all types. Lot of people talked how the MINI is tearing up the courses around the country. Good lord- Lots of walking - thats the best way to lighten my Mini- get my big a..walking the course 8+times and, of course I get to work the far station- faster times , here I come.
------------- His: 02 MCS "4x4"haha lots of stuff=coin operated traffic torpedo. Hers: 05 DGC sxt- yes, that's a mini "van" - we have twins!) |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: April/23/09 at 1:49pm
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Sean,
Got more info on this? I wouldn't mind heading up there sometime to participate. ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: Keep Right
Date Posted: April/24/09 at 9:14am
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Hey Martin- Chuckanut Car Club- web search easy breezy. Lets go! ------------- His: 02 MCS "4x4"haha lots of stuff=coin operated traffic torpedo. Hers: 05 DGC sxt- yes, that's a mini "van" - we have twins!) |
Posted By: Wildfamily
Date Posted: April/24/09 at 11:02am
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Says it's limited to the first 50 entries. How many do they generally have running each event? ------------- '15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White |
Posted By: Keep Right
Date Posted: April/24/09 at 1:55pm
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Register now, space available-longer you sit the bigger you get. Let's scare the miatas!
------------- His: 02 MCS "4x4"haha lots of stuff=coin operated traffic torpedo. Hers: 05 DGC sxt- yes, that's a mini "van" - we have twins!) |