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#3826
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Seriously this event will be just like any other 4-heat autocross... except it just happens to offer twice as many runs, on a very twisty, very fun little racetrack. ;-)
Definitely Mitchum's or Delta V, either place is very familiar with pre-tech... Mitchum is NASA's Mid Atlantic chief of Tech among other things, and Jeff at Delta V is a former tech scrutineer for SCCA Pro Rally among other things...
http://www.nasaracing.net/pretech.htm
Basically a quick once-over on a lift at either place is never a bad idea before any kind of track event ;-)
Jon
Definitely Mitchum's or Delta V, either place is very familiar with pre-tech... Mitchum is NASA's Mid Atlantic chief of Tech among other things, and Jeff at Delta V is a former tech scrutineer for SCCA Pro Rally among other things...
http://www.nasaracing.net/pretech.htm
Basically a quick once-over on a lift at either place is never a bad idea before any kind of track event ;-)
Jon
#3829
Oh man! I'm glad I saw this. So is the autocross the full patriot course? Which way will it be run? It looked like it was going both ways in the video. I ran this portion last June doing the Grand East track. The patriot course section was my favorite part. I might sign up for this.
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There is a full course HPDE and roadracing both days. Saturday there is also an autocross on the Patriot Course (clockwise.) We'll start the timer at pit-out so the first/slowest turn is that downhill right hander off the north course divider road, and put the finish timer up the hill so you can slow way down before pit-in.
Only 27 spots left... please join us! ;-)
Thanks,
Jon
Only 27 spots left... please join us! ;-)
Thanks,
Jon
#3832
Man that sounds like fun. I've only done the patriot course counter clockwise. Seems like going clockwise is a good idea to keep speeds down, too. Decisions, decisions. Full course or patriot...
Btw are you still running the e30? How's it treating you? I'm a friend of Jeff@Delta V's. I have a blue mazdaspeed protege (selling soon though).
~brian
Btw are you still running the e30? How's it treating you? I'm a friend of Jeff@Delta V's. I have a blue mazdaspeed protege (selling soon though).
~brian
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Originally Posted by brianmcd
Man that sounds like fun. I've only done the patriot course counter clockwise. Seems like going clockwise is a good idea to keep speeds down, too. Decisions, decisions. Full course or patriot...
Btw are you still running the e30? How's it treating you? I'm a friend of Jeff@Delta V's. I have a blue mazdaspeed protege (selling soon though).
~brian
Btw are you still running the e30? How's it treating you? I'm a friend of Jeff@Delta V's. I have a blue mazdaspeed protege (selling soon though).
~brian
I stuffed my E30 into a wall at Summit-Shenandoah in June and totalled it. Pics are here: http://www.get-fast.net/bmw/driver (doesn't look too bad on the outside but that thing was seriously tweaked underneath.)
Since then I've owned two WRX's (both gone now) and am currently looking for a good E36 M3 (preferrably a 4-door.) I'll have something before the VIR event.
Jeff's a good man, I wouldn't buy anything without having him check it out.
Anyway, I hope you'll join us at VIR, one way or another ;-)
Jon
#3834
Ouch, I saw the car at Jeff's but I didn't realize it was anywhere near totalled. Where'd you go off at Shenandoah?
The full course is fun, but I've done that a fair amount relative to the times I've been on the patriot course (1), and I've never been on it going clockwise. I need to figure out which one my dad wants to do.
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The full course is fun, but I've done that a fair amount relative to the times I've been on the patriot course (1), and I've never been on it going clockwise. I need to figure out which one my dad wants to do.
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Originally Posted by brianmcd
Ouch, I saw the car at Jeff's but I didn't realize it was anywhere near totalled. Where'd you go off at Shenandoah?
The full course is fun, but I've done that a fair amount relative to the times I've been on the patriot course (1), and I've never been on it going clockwise. I need to figure out which one my dad wants to do.
~brian
The full course is fun, but I've done that a fair amount relative to the times I've been on the patriot course (1), and I've never been on it going clockwise. I need to figure out which one my dad wants to do.
~brian
Oh yeah, that car was seriously f--ked underneath. The LF suspension was all bent, the LF wheel was pushed so far back into the firewall that it moved the pedal assembly, three of four motor/trans mounts (hard urethane ones, no less) sheared off, the rear subframe was tweaked almost an inch, etc. Basically the car twisted enough that the tub wasn't worth saving. Luckily I made a few bucks back parting some stuff out. Jeff handled most of the disassembly and disposed of the carcass for me in August. ;-)
It was the right-hander onto the straight that goes under the bridge and then down into the Carousel turn on Shenandoah. Fourth lap of the first instructor session on Saturday I came in sliding, tried to turn, and the car went straight. I managed to get it turned enough to broadside the wall instead of head-on. I believe it was a broken tie rod (although they were nearly new OEM parts and the car had passed TWO pre-techs in the weeks before the event.) But I was done by 8:45am. Not driving the rest of the weekend was the worst part!
Anyway- you'll have fun with us on Patriot, please be there ;-)
Jon
#3836
Eek I know what turn you're talking about. I did Shenandoah with Mazdadrivers in September.
I'm kind of in car limbo as well, but if I can procure a vehicle I'll be there.
I'm kind of in car limbo as well, but if I can procure a vehicle I'll be there.
#3837
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Well I did it, I had the rustback exhaust system replaced. I had a local muffler shop (recommended by my regular mechanic) install a single 2.5 inch exhaust setup. It seems to have the same free flow as the non-existent exaust piping and is much quieter but does not sound stock either. So no more constant backfiring and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Final cost for parts, labor, and tax - $246.00 - seems fair to me.
Final cost for parts, labor, and tax - $246.00 - seems fair to me.
#3838
I have a body shell from a NA 86 available. I have stripped it of much stuff, but it is a straight, rust free unibody for anyone looking to build a race car or something. It has aluminum hood, some other stuff. If you have a wrecked S4 or have the stuff to build a race car, this would be a good platform. I can even arrange delivery as far as Richmond. I live in Suffolk, but have a trailer and make the occasional trip to Richmond. Here is the link of what I have available from it:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492855
I also have a friend who has a 90 that he is also parting out, so if anyone is interested in anything for a NA S4 or S5, let me know..
FWIW, both cars are missing most of the suspension, but if you need something....
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492855
I also have a friend who has a 90 that he is also parting out, so if anyone is interested in anything for a NA S4 or S5, let me know..
FWIW, both cars are missing most of the suspension, but if you need something....
#3840
The S4 has an aluminum hood. It is white and in perfect condition. The paint is a little faded, but there are no dings or anything. Make me an offer if you are interested. Several people have expressed interest, but nobody has bought the hood.
#3841
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man, ive missed alot of stuff here. ive been trying to stop in a catch up every now and then, but its been awhile.
mainly what brings me here is that i was talking to the guy at my work that bought my fb, and he wants to sell it ALREADY. kinda sucks, but i told him id ask around since i want it to go to a good home. if i had the space here at my house, id buy it back, but i dont think that would go over too well.
he wants $400 for it. same condition as my post when i had it for sale in here a couple months back. i think $400 is a hell of a deal. ****, its got WAY more than that in suspension. he dyed the interior carpets black, and made a new rear carpet for the rear. it looks pretty good. if anyone is interested, e-mail me at straight_into_concrete@hotmail.com.
someone give her a good home.
mainly what brings me here is that i was talking to the guy at my work that bought my fb, and he wants to sell it ALREADY. kinda sucks, but i told him id ask around since i want it to go to a good home. if i had the space here at my house, id buy it back, but i dont think that would go over too well.
he wants $400 for it. same condition as my post when i had it for sale in here a couple months back. i think $400 is a hell of a deal. ****, its got WAY more than that in suspension. he dyed the interior carpets black, and made a new rear carpet for the rear. it looks pretty good. if anyone is interested, e-mail me at straight_into_concrete@hotmail.com.
someone give her a good home.
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Originally Posted by afterburn27
Anyone know of a good shop around richmond for an alignment on a lowered car? Delta V maybe? TIA
there WAS a thread on the VMSC board awhile back about shops around town that would align to your specs, not factory. check it out - i remember a few places being mentioned.
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man, ive missed alot of stuff here. ive been trying to stop in a catch up every now and then, but its been awhile.
mainly what brings me here is that i was talking to the guy at my work that bought my fb, and he wants to sell it ALREADY. kinda sucks, but i told him id ask around since i want it to go to a good home. if i had the space here at my house, id buy it back, but i dont think that would go over too well.
he wants $400 for it. same condition as my post when i had it for sale in here a couple months back. i think $400 is a hell of a deal. ****, its got WAY more than that in suspension. he dyed the interior carpets black, and made a new rear carpet for the rear. it looks pretty good. if anyone is interested, e-mail me at straight_into_concrete@hotmail.com.
someone give her a good home.
mainly what brings me here is that i was talking to the guy at my work that bought my fb, and he wants to sell it ALREADY. kinda sucks, but i told him id ask around since i want it to go to a good home. if i had the space here at my house, id buy it back, but i dont think that would go over too well.
he wants $400 for it. same condition as my post when i had it for sale in here a couple months back. i think $400 is a hell of a deal. ****, its got WAY more than that in suspension. he dyed the interior carpets black, and made a new rear carpet for the rear. it looks pretty good. if anyone is interested, e-mail me at straight_into_concrete@hotmail.com.
someone give her a good home.
sooo tempting
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Originally Posted by rgordon1979
You can doooo iiit!!!!!!!!!!!
IM'ing me Sat. morning isn't the same as calling Sunday mid-day jackhole!
Did you insert the pushrod ***** into the de-rotarized vagina?
#3848
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Originally Posted by calvin
The S4 has an aluminum hood. It is white and in perfect condition. The paint is a little faded, but there are no dings or anything. Make me an offer if you are interested. Several people have expressed interest, but nobody has bought the hood.
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Originally Posted by cafcwest
IM'ing me Sat. morning isn't the same as calling Sunday mid-day jackhole!
Did you insert the pushrod ***** into the de-rotarized vagina?
Did you insert the pushrod ***** into the de-rotarized vagina?
It is fully inserted. Was not that bad, I was able to do just about everything except push the motor under the car by myself.
I guess that talent comes from handling such a large pushrod on a regular basis.
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hey guys , Im hoping you can helpme out , Im looking for a guy who lives in the Richmond area , who sells alot of parts and even builds motors . His name is Angel Delarosia , does anyone know if he is on this Forum or can get ahold of him ??? I believe he works at a good year if this helps .
Please pm me if you can help
Please pm me if you can help
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