LA Kart day at the Kart Factory May 18th 10:30am - Page 3 - LotusTalk

BrianK · 05-19-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikehall

I paid for it Jacob - this is what my back looks like this morning.

If it makes you feel any better, mine's much worse. I'll spare LT the pics & just leave it with sharing the fact that the wound has since scabbed over. ewww.

NomisR · 05-19-2008, 07:30 PM

That was fun, it was great meeting everyone there. Too bad it was so hot..

Not bad though, 3+ sec improvement, maybe I can break get into the 29s next time!

How the heck did you guys get the bruises?!

CalBears92 · 05-19-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NomisR

How the heck did you guys get the bruises?!

a lot of it was retaliation from being passed.

have to say a lot of it was counter productive. all bumping does is slow you down. the only time you don't want to get passed was during race 3. in all the other heats, if the guy behind you is faster, you should've let him pass so you can:

1. copy his line
2. use him to pace you

of course both 1 and 2 are moot if the guy behind you is a lot faster, but if that's the case, you should have moved over anyway...

right Jacob?

knucklehead · 05-19-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalBears92

a lot of it was retaliation from being passed.

have to say a lot of it was counter productive. all bumping does is slow you down. the only time you don't want to get passed was during race 3. in all the other heats, if the guy behind you is faster, you should've let him pass so you can:

1. copy his line
2. use him to pace you

of course both 1 and 2 are moot if the guy behind you is a lot faster, but if that's the case, you should have moved over anyway...

right Jacob?

You said it Mr. Black Flag

mikehall · 05-19-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalBears92

a lot of it was retaliation from being passed.

have to say a lot of it was counter productive. all bumping does is slow you down. the only time you don't want to get passed was during race 3. in all the other heats, if the guy behind you is faster, you should've let him pass so you can:

1. copy his line
2. use him to pace you

of course both 1 and 2 are moot if the guy behind you is a lot faster, but if that's the case, you should have moved over anyway...

right Jacob?

I'm not so sure it was bumping. Normally I keep clear of any of that sort of thing (I did get involved in little bit of bad behaviour on Sunday I have to admit) and still get bruised. I think most of it comes from sliding around in the seat. My 'bruises' started life as very sore patches that looked like abrasions.

ZJChaser · 05-19-2008, 11:16 PM

the bruising is from the shape of the seat. While I dont visibly bruise, I do get two swollen spots on my back after a day at kart factory every time. keep forgetting to bring a foam pad.

Trendy Exige · 05-19-2008, 11:56 PM

Oops....missed this event by just a weekend. Looks like a great turn out based on the sign up list.

CalBears92 · 05-20-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

You said it Mr. Black Flag

it was a gentle tap, Jacob

gentle tap

BrianK · 05-20-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikehall

I'm not so sure it was bumping. Normally I keep clear of any of that sort of thing (I did get involved in little bit of bad behaviour on Sunday I have to admit) and still get bruised. I think most of it comes from sliding around in the seat. My 'bruises' started life as very sore patches that looked like abrasions.

Agreed, I wasn't getting very bumped or doing much bumping, but was sliding around in the seat a whole bunch. Next time, I'm going to bring some extra air2gel I got for an old car I no longer own. I suppose some meat on my bones wouldn't hurt either.

I don't suppose anyone has the hand-written lap times of our final races do they?

IBCJ · 05-20-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianK

If it makes you feel any better, mine's much worse. I'll spare LT the pics & just leave it with sharing the fact that the wound has since scabbed over. ewww.

This is why you guys need a fat suit like mine - it protects all my internal organs from bruising and other contusions.

Fat Guys +1, Everyone Else 0

T.O.elise · 05-20-2008, 02:16 PM

Jacob,
Thanks for setting the event up my son and I had a great time was nice to meet everbody.

Macnasien · 05-20-2008, 03:50 PM

Seams a great event. Hope i can join next time. Just registered. Let me know next time so I can join

xziteme · 05-20-2008, 04:17 PM

Register yourself here:Lotus Car Club

...and you'll be kept in the loop.

CalBears92 · 05-20-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikehall

I think most of it comes from sliding around in the seat.

the smoother you get, the less sliding around you'll be doing in your seat.

so if you say you didn't do any bumping, then you're doing some rough driving through some of the corners to bruise yourself.

NomisR · 05-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Yeah, I was definately faster after following the lines of faster people. But I like bumper cars, at least playing bumper cars with similar speed cars is fun.

knucklehead · 05-20-2008, 05:56 PM

I'm actually hoping that we all get good enough to learn how to drive without slamming into one another. I think a bump here and there is fine, but I've talked to some of the better karters and they all say that being taken out at a turn is not really part of the sport.

FLuXeXigeS · 05-20-2008, 11:13 PM

so when is the next weekday event LOL

Trendy Exige · 05-21-2008, 12:30 AM

I wasn't there or anything but it sure sounded like you guys had loads of fun. Maybe too much fun???

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalBears92

it was a gentle tap, Jacob

gentle tap

knucklehead · 05-21-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

so when is the next weekday event LOL

Next event will be next month. I was actually a little disappointed by the turn out this month. It was good to have people like BrianK and MDWeaver come, but the overall interest and turn out was less than our weeknight events. I kind of figured the weekend event would have filled up right away, but apparently most of the regular karters are busy on the weekends.

For those that attended and those that would like to attend future events, please join Lotuscar.ning.com AND join the karting group. You will receive early emails about events BEFORE I post here on LT. Again you must join the karting group.

Coi I know you can't make weekend events, but figured you at least had the autocross the week before.

CalBears92 · 05-21-2008, 08:19 AM

Jacob, we need to talk to the owner to see how we can make it more organized. I think cooler temps at night is better for the karts also. There were a lot of kart atrocities that day even though we weren't slamming them against one another.

05-19-2008, 07:30 PM	#42 (permalink)
NomisR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 539	That was fun, it was great meeting everyone there. Too bad it was so hot.. Not bad though, 3+ sec improvement, maybe I can break get into the 29s next time! How the heck did you guys get the bruises?! __________________ 2006 Lotus Sport Elise #4 of 50

05-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#46 (permalink)
ZJChaser blah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,029	the bruising is from the shape of the seat. While I dont visibly bruise, I do get two swollen spots on my back after a day at kart factory every time. keep forgetting to bring a foam pad. __________________ AJ 06 Aspen White Exige - MWR Stage 4 motor : Exige S manifolds : MP62 : CharlieX Tune : FF 10psi pulley : RLS IC and pipes : Walbro 255 : RC550cc : Moroso Pan : VonHep Single : WR Race Header : JRZ DA Race Coilovers...(tons of other goodies)... 267hp/167tq at the wheels : Dyno

05-19-2008, 11:56 PM	#47 (permalink)
Trendy Exige Exige Prestige Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the CARB regulation is your enemy Posts: 345	Oops....missed this event by just a weekend. Looks like a great turn out based on the sign up list. __________________ '07 Exige S (Storm Titanium) - Arqray Titanium Double-Tip Exhaust w/ Arqray Sport Cat & Euro Grills, Gotham 265, 6k HID w/ Raybrig JDM blinkers, Cup Car Airbox, RLS IC pipes, JVC upgrade w/ Rear View Camera, Painted Consoles, Stan ShiftMod, Schroth & Trackparts '93 Nsx (Sorcery GT-One Widebody) - Low Comp Rebuild, LoveFab T67 Turbo (Air/Water) kit 500rwhp '95 Supra Twin Turbo (JGTC Widebody) - PHR Stage 3 GT72 Turbo kit 780rwhp

05-20-2008, 03:50 PM	#52 (permalink)
Macnasien Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA USA Posts: 28	Seams a great event. Hope i can join next time. Just registered. Let me know next time so I can join __________________ EXIGE 2006, Chromo Orange, Exhaust Stage II, Sport ECU, Touring Pack, Limited Slip Differential, Cup255 Airbox, Low and High HIDs, and fun without end ^^. anic

05-20-2008, 05:15 PM	#55 (permalink)
NomisR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 539	Yeah, I was definately faster after following the lines of faster people. But I like bumper cars, at least playing bumper cars with similar speed cars is fun. __________________ 2006 Lotus Sport Elise #4 of 50

05-20-2008, 02:16 PM	#51 (permalink)
T.O.elise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks CA Posts: 10	Jacob, Thanks for setting the event up my son and I had a great time was nice to meet everbody.

05-20-2008, 04:17 PM	#53 (permalink)
xziteme Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills CA Posts: 300	Register yourself here:Lotus Car Club ...and you'll be kept in the loop.

05-20-2008, 05:56 PM	#56 (permalink)
knucklehead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 2,849	I'm actually hoping that we all get good enough to learn how to drive without slamming into one another. I think a bump here and there is fine, but I've talked to some of the better karters and they all say that being taken out at a turn is not really part of the sport. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

05-20-2008, 11:13 PM	#57 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS broke as a joke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 3,764	so when is the next weekday event LOL __________________ -Coi- '07 AR Exige S+Gotham, Von Hep, corner balanced&tuned SACHS, 6k HID, JVC KD-NX5000, Alpine 4ch. amp, JL stealth box, s111 rear towhook and harness bar, Starshield, TG4 1/4 turn fasteners, SS brake lines, bling bling eng bay, painted calipers, TD 1.2 wheels w/ Toyo R888, Safecraft harnesses, DRL delete, + more to follow Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events also add me: www.myspace.com/kandyredcoi

05-21-2008, 08:19 AM	#60 (permalink)
CalBears92 Monkey Tuned! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 470 Images: 3	Jacob, we need to talk to the owner to see how we can make it more organized. I think cooler temps at night is better for the karts also. There were a lot of kart atrocities that day even though we weren't slamming them against one another. __________________ It's MISTER Black Flag

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode