MSR Cresson - Dec 5,6 - TDE - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Chili Red · 10-20-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LordZ

One of these times we should call Rick and see if we can get the club discount when 20 Lotus show up at MSR.

You can get a discount for 10 people. Call Rick and ask him about it.

xtn · 10-21-2009, 08:11 AM

There have been a few events where Lotus seems to have been the most represented make in attendance.

Alphonse · 10-29-2009, 11:47 AM

It was December when I did a DE event at TWS, may have to do it again.
Just depends if I can get new rubber by then.
What;s the deadline for signing up?

toedrag · 10-29-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphonse

It was December when I did a DE event at TWS, may have to do it again.
Just depends if I can get new rubber by then.
What;s the deadline for signing up?

unsure if there is a deadline, but the event is showing 45% full on the website.

LordZ · 10-29-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphonse

It was December when I did a DE event at TWS, may have to do it again.
Just depends if I can get new rubber by then.
What;s the deadline for signing up?

All based on how many people sign up. Even if full you can be on standby at the track.

They are also running TWS CW on Nov 7th Al.

There is also a 1 day DE out at H2R on Nov 14th if you want to try the 2-11 out there.

Alphonse · 10-29-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZ

All based on how many people sign up. Even if full you can be on standby at the track.

They are also running TWS CW on Nov 7th Al.

There is also a 1 day DE out at H2R on Nov 14th if you want to try the 2-11 out there.

Thanks, but money being a deciding factor I can only run so many times in a given period.
I have a vintage race weekend the second week of Nov and signed up for the day at Grandsport. The latter being just for fun and a chance to whoop up on some F cars.
The weekend at TWS is going to be a tough cookie to sell to the significant other and the check book, especially with Christmas right around the corner.

I definitely would like to be there, will just have to wait and see.

LordZ · 10-29-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alphonse

Thanks, but money being a deciding factor I can only run so many times in a given period.
I have a vintage race weekend the second week of Nov and signed up for the day at Grandsport. The latter being just for fun and a chance to whoop up on some F cars.
The weekend at TWS is going to be a tough cookie to sell to the significant other and the check book, especially with Christmas right around the corner.

I definitely would like to be there, will just have to wait and see.

How bout I trailer your 2-11 up there for you and if you can make it fine, if not then I'll make sure the oil gets warmed up for at least a few laps. Just because I'm feeling nice.

Alphonse · 10-29-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZ

How bout I trailer your 2-11 up there for you and if you can make it fine, if not then I'll make sure the oil gets warmed up for at least a few laps. Just because I'm feeling nice.

What a guy!

I might talk to you about the trailer bit tho.

Shine · 10-29-2009, 02:58 PM

Al,

You should definitely try to make it to the Dec. 5-6 TDE event - we're starting to amass quite a few Lotus at this one. We just need to start prayin' for dry weather now!

jasperw4 · 11-02-2009, 10:59 AM

looking like i'm going to make this, ordered new tires today.

LordZ · 11-02-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphonse

What a guy!

I might talk to you about the trailer bit tho.

Sent you an email on the trailer.

I think you should go too, we can compare your 2-11 with the kverges whatever-its-called.

Shine · 11-02-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jasperw4

looking like i'm going to make this, ordered new tires today.

Star Specs again?

kverges · 11-02-2009, 02:38 PM

BLOWTUS 7-11

LordZ · 11-02-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kverges

BLOWTUS 7-11

bwhahahaha

You should get some 7-11 graphics done and maybe add a slurpie or icee one too.

I'll walk over and say hi if you are out there that weekend. Will be waiting till last minute to sign up again. I just don't do well when it's wet on that 1.7 side. Maybe if my Golf suspension is done I'll bring that if it rains. Not sure yet though.

jasperw4 · 11-02-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shine

Star Specs again?

nope, got a sweet deal on some AD07's on closeout. still have alot of tread left on the dunlops actually, but they're really worn on the inside edges of the fronts, running -2.5 and .16 total toe out. really excited to be back at cresson it's my favorite track, last time there was march of last year.

Conan · 11-03-2009, 11:45 AM

So this is looking like it may actually happen. Just put new tires on and am getting complete corner balance and alignment Saturday. I've read the FAQ for the event orgs but didn't see anything about allowing non-instructor passengers. I'm guessing no, but I've run with a couple of other groups that did allow it, so I'd thought I'd ask.

LordZ · 11-03-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Conan

So this is looking like it may actually happen. Just put new tires on and am getting complete corner balance and alignment Saturday. I've read the FAQ for the event orgs but didn't see anything about allowing non-instructor passengers. I'm guessing no, but I've run with a couple of other groups that did allow it, so I'd thought I'd ask.

Only in the red run group. Hope to see you out there!

Shine · 11-08-2009, 08:30 PM

Rick says we're running the 3.1...if enough people sign up. So don't wait until the last minute!

LordZ · 11-09-2009, 07:10 AM

Sorry, but until the Golf is done with suspension and brakes I won't sign up for a Cresson event before 10 days prior. Not worth me paying $600 for the weekend to not drive in the rain.

I'm up for the 3.1 or 1.7CW though, been a while since I've driven out there. So as long as it's clear skies 10 days out I'm in!

We putting anything in for club affiliation to try and get the group discount?

kverges · 11-09-2009, 07:48 AM

I cannot believe you guys are afraid of the rain in a Lotus. They do great it the rain - the ABS is perfect for finding the transitions from dry to wet line in brake zones and the power and rear weigh bias actually allow for decent traction on the exits. Of course you need to have the car pointed straight for any significant braking or acceleration events, but it is a hoot to get wheelspin in a car that ordinarily can't do that.

MSR (the 1.7 portion anyway) is very slick in the wet on the dry line, but is an excellent chance to work on car control at lower speeds. You'd be amazed how much more comfortable you are at the limit in the dry if you take the time to gather the car back up time after time in the wet. Also, if you ever want to drive a high horsepower car, the wheelspin experience is going to be valuable.

I actually make special trips to MSR when I know it is going to be a soaking rain to drive wet.

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Shine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 333 Images: 10	Al, You should definitely try to make it to the Dec. 5-6 TDE event - we're starting to amass quite a few Lotus at this one. We just need to start prayin' for dry weather now! __________________ - Shine 2005 Elise, Ardent Red, Manual Winders

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Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,074 Images: 24	So this is looking like it may actually happen. Just put new tires on and am getting complete corner balance and alignment Saturday. I've read the FAQ for the event orgs but didn't see anything about allowing non-instructor passengers. I'm guessing no, but I've run with a couple of other groups that did allow it, so I'd thought I'd ask. __________________ Yes, it IS my real name. No, I don't look like him. I'm Polish. Polish barbarians are skinny nerds. 2006 BRG Lotus Elise (broken), 2009 Honda Fit (gas miser), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

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Shine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 333 Images: 10	Rick says we're running the 3.1...if enough people sign up. So don't wait until the last minute! __________________ - Shine 2005 Elise, Ardent Red, Manual Winders

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10-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#23 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 910 Images: 10	It was December when I did a DE event at TWS, may have to do it again. Just depends if I can get new rubber by then. What;s the deadline for signing up?

11-02-2009, 10:59 AM	#30 (permalink)
jasperw4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 261	looking like i'm going to make this, ordered new tires today.

11-02-2009, 02:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 925	BLOWTUS 7-11

11-09-2009, 07:10 AM	#39 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,306	Sorry, but until the Golf is done with suspension and brakes I won't sign up for a Cresson event before 10 days prior. Not worth me paying $600 for the weekend to not drive in the rain. I'm up for the 3.1 or 1.7CW though, been a while since I've driven out there. So as long as it's clear skies 10 days out I'm in! We putting anything in for club affiliation to try and get the group discount?

11-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#40 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 925	I cannot believe you guys are afraid of the rain in a Lotus. They do great it the rain - the ABS is perfect for finding the transitions from dry to wet line in brake zones and the power and rear weigh bias actually allow for decent traction on the exits. Of course you need to have the car pointed straight for any significant braking or acceleration events, but it is a hoot to get wheelspin in a car that ordinarily can't do that. MSR (the 1.7 portion anyway) is very slick in the wet on the dry line, but is an excellent chance to work on car control at lower speeds. You'd be amazed how much more comfortable you are at the limit in the dry if you take the time to gather the car back up time after time in the wet. Also, if you ever want to drive a high horsepower car, the wheelspin experience is going to be valuable. I actually make special trips to MSR when I know it is going to be a soaking rain to drive wet.

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