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chris heath · 02-05-2009, 07:00 AM

hey ronnie. nice to meet you. i appreciate the help. i am trying to do as much research as possible, but having people locally you can network with is awesome. ill go check out the scca. how was putting the turbo charger in?

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Exigest

I have been a somewhat rabid fan for a few years now. Fell in love when I saw one in Pop Sci. Never have ridden in one. Makes me feel like a poser on this site... I do like to absorb all the info on this site though.

There will be a day when I get one and the Earth will stand still.

I think I would give you one of my legs for a ride. Actually, they have good prosthetics... Make that two.

lol. well i wouldnt think your a poser. just someone with a love for the car just like everyone else here. you can keep the legs. not sure what i would do with them. lol

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 07:15 AM

Here's the local SCCA site:
snakeriverscca.org - Home

If you have a stock, nonsupercharged Elise, it would be in the SS class. A supercharged car is ASP.

I didn't actually put the turbo in myself, but Nick and I have been talking about installing a supercharger on his. I have a lift at home to help with things. Right now I'm in the middle of taking my rear clam off to install a hinge to let me access the motor easily when I need to. Don't let any of that scare you. The stock cars are pretty bullet proof and require very little maintenance. Good, solid Toyota parts.

Moto44 · 02-05-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by slaughtr

This is me.

Not quite.

Ronnie's a good guy and a valuable resource.

But just be sure not to stare at you know what,
and never EVER call him Mr. Potato Head.

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto44

Not quite.

Ronnie's a good guy and a valuable resource.

But just be sure not to stare at you know what,
and never EVER call him Mr. Potato Head.

Hey Todd, you wasted your 4,000th post on that! I feel so special. I'm going to change my vote from ban him to yeh on your moderator thread.

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 07:54 AM

so far the only thing i have noticed it a sqeek in the brakes when i stop, but only at a very slow speed right before i stop. i am hoping its just dirty rotor. do you, nick, and who ever else is local ever do any get togethers? i see some other regions doing them. just curious. i checked out the website. i think when the 2009 schedule comes out i might come down and watch you guys race and see what its all about

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chris heath

so far the only thing i have noticed it a sqeek in the brakes when i stop, but only at a very slow speed right before i stop. i am hoping its just dirty rotor. do you, nick, and who ever else is local ever do any get togethers? i see some other regions doing them. just curious. i checked out the website. i think when the 2009 schedule comes out i might come down and watch you guys race and see what its all about

Do you know if it's the stock pads or not?

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 08:21 AM

to be honest i dont know. I bought the car from Fairlys. they are fixing a few things for me as part of the deal. i thought i would ask them when i took it down if they changed the pads. it only does it right before you stop and only if you are braking light. if i downshift and am going the same speed and then brake hard no noise. just if i ease into them

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chris heath

to be honest i dont know. I bought the car from Fairlys. they are fixing a few things for me as part of the deal. i thought i would ask them when i took it down if they changed the pads. it only does it right before you stop and only if you are braking light. if i downshift and am going the same speed and then brake hard no noise. just if i ease into them

I was going to ask if that was the car you got. Good looking car.

The pads are way easy to change, if it comes to that later. You have to remember that these cars are as light as they are for a reason and it's not unheard of to have minor sqeaks and rattles. Some pads squeak more than others but I've found an application of some of those squeal-be-gone treatments works well... even with the racing pads I use. My car is on my lift right now and can't be taken off, but I can show you where to put the stuff if you'd like.

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 08:48 AM

did you stop and look at it when it was there? How come yours in on a lift? i would like to come see your car sometime. try and get some ideas. im sure it is nice having a lift at your home.

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chris heath

did you stop and look at it when it was there? How come yours in on a lift? i would like to come see your car sometime. try and get some ideas. im sure it is nice having a lift at your home.

I just saw your car driving by.

My car is on my lift because I'm taking the rear clam off to put a hinge kit on it. That way I can open and close it at will.

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 09:06 AM

oh ya. thats right. i remember you saying that. the lift seems like the way to go. i was going to put a spoiler on the front and was wondering how easy that would be on my back. lol. where in eagle you at? my parent live on old hourseshoe bend rd.

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chris heath

oh ya. thats right. i remember you saying that. the lift seems like the way to go. i was going to put a spoiler on the front and was wondering how easy that would be on my back. lol. where in eagle you at? my parent live on old hourseshoe bend rd.

You have a PM.

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 09:18 AM

and a reply. lol

qu1Z · 02-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Hey Chris, welcome aboard.

I live in Western Montana (Missoula). We have 6 EuroSunday events here in Missoula this summer - I hope to see you and slaughtr there! EuroSunday.net A monthly gathering of Euro car & motorcycle enthusiasts.

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 09:24 AM

thanks Quiz. i look forward to joining the community.

Maypo · 02-05-2009, 09:38 AM

Hey Slaughtr,

My wife and I have been trying to get back to Boise for an event for a few years, but it seemed like the couple of occasions when schedules didn't conflict, your venues became unavailable or the event was TBD...

We raced @ Boise State back when, but would like to try the Fairgrounds or Mountain Home AFB. What are those sites like?

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Maypo

Hey Slaughtr,

My wife and I have been trying to get back to Boise for an event for a few years, but it seemed like the couple of occasions when schedules didn't conflict, your venues became unavailable or the event was TBD...

We raced @ Boise State back when, but would like to try the Fairgrounds or Mountain AFB. What are those sites like?

I like the Fairgrounds, but it's a little expensive for our group. It's a good surface with lots of dips and valleys to make some interesting turns. Last year, I launched the car off one of the rises and over-reved the motor and bent a valve though.

We don't use Mountain home but we have used Gowen field in the past. The new commander doesn't like our kind though and we couldn't use it last year. I like the fairgrounds better than the Idaho center. That lot is a bit cramped. Keep an eye on the Snake river website

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 09:50 AM

hey maypo where did you get those wheels that are on your avatar? they look nice

Maypo · 02-05-2009, 10:02 AM

This time of year I put together a spreadsheet with 15-or-so groups' schedules -- I'll add SRR, as soon as it's available.

Chris, those are Kodiak 3-piece wheels.

02-05-2009, 07:15 AM	#23 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Here's the local SCCA site: snakeriverscca.org - Home If you have a stock, nonsupercharged Elise, it would be in the SS class. A supercharged car is ASP. I didn't actually put the turbo in myself, but Nick and I have been talking about installing a supercharger on his. I have a lift at home to help with things. Right now I'm in the middle of taking my rear clam off to install a hinge to let me access the motor easily when I need to. Don't let any of that scare you. The stock cars are pretty bullet proof and require very little maintenance. Good, solid Toyota parts. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

02-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#35 (permalink)
qu1Z ub3r s3xy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 423	Hey Chris, welcome aboard. I live in Western Montana (Missoula). We have 6 EuroSunday events here in Missoula this summer - I hope to see you and slaughtr there! EuroSunday.net A monthly gathering of Euro car & motorcycle enthusiasts. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Chrome Orange) - RIP 2006 Lotus Exige (Aspen White) - Larini SE Exhaust/Decat & Naked.

02-05-2009, 09:38 AM	#37 (permalink)
Maypo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Up in the corner. Posts: 134	Hey Slaughtr, My wife and I have been trying to get back to Boise for an event for a few years, but it seemed like the couple of occasions when schedules didn't conflict, your venues became unavailable or the event was TBD... We raced @ Boise State back when, but would like to try the Fairgrounds or Mountain Home AFB. What are those sites like? __________________ 2006 PB Exige (Solo II ASP) 2001 M3 (daily driver) 1998 328i (wife's car) 1992 V6 Miata (grin factory) 'Ferrari 308s and F16s -- these are the conveyances of free men.' - P.J. O'Rourke Last edited by Maypo : 02-05-2009 at 09:58 AM.

02-05-2009, 10:02 AM	#40 (permalink)
Maypo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Up in the corner. Posts: 134	This time of year I put together a spreadsheet with 15-or-so groups' schedules -- I'll add SRR, as soon as it's available. Chris, those are Kodiak 3-piece wheels. __________________ 2006 PB Exige (Solo II ASP) 2001 M3 (daily driver) 1998 328i (wife's car) 1992 V6 Miata (grin factory) 'Ferrari 308s and F16s -- these are the conveyances of free men.' - P.J. O'Rourke

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02-05-2009, 07:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	hey ronnie. nice to meet you. i appreciate the help. i am trying to do as much research as possible, but having people locally you can network with is awesome. ill go check out the scca. how was putting the turbo charger in?

02-05-2009, 07:54 AM	#26 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	so far the only thing i have noticed it a sqeek in the brakes when i stop, but only at a very slow speed right before i stop. i am hoping its just dirty rotor. do you, nick, and who ever else is local ever do any get togethers? i see some other regions doing them. just curious. i checked out the website. i think when the 2009 schedule comes out i might come down and watch you guys race and see what its all about

02-05-2009, 08:21 AM	#28 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	to be honest i dont know. I bought the car from Fairlys. they are fixing a few things for me as part of the deal. i thought i would ask them when i took it down if they changed the pads. it only does it right before you stop and only if you are braking light. if i downshift and am going the same speed and then brake hard no noise. just if i ease into them

02-05-2009, 08:48 AM	#30 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	did you stop and look at it when it was there? How come yours in on a lift? i would like to come see your car sometime. try and get some ideas. im sure it is nice having a lift at your home.

02-05-2009, 09:06 AM	#32 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	oh ya. thats right. i remember you saying that. the lift seems like the way to go. i was going to put a spoiler on the front and was wondering how easy that would be on my back. lol. where in eagle you at? my parent live on old hourseshoe bend rd.

02-05-2009, 09:18 AM	#34 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	and a reply. lol

02-05-2009, 09:24 AM	#36 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	thanks Quiz. i look forward to joining the community.

02-05-2009, 09:50 AM	#39 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	hey maypo where did you get those wheels that are on your avatar? they look nice

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