Speed Trial USA May 24-25, 2008 Saturday and Sunday Streets of Willow Full Course
05-29-2008, 10:10 AM
#256
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As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
05-29-2008, 10:23 AM
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Hey Pablo regarding the track, I wouldn't get too into it that much especially if its your first time. What I mean by this is you don't need to buy expensive R compound tires, upgraded brakes, a performance tune on your car.
As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
05-29-2008, 10:24 AM
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Hey Pablo regarding the track, I wouldn't get too into it that much especially if its your first time. What I mean by this is you don't need to buy expensive R compound tires, upgraded brakes, a performance tune on your car.
As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
05-29-2008, 10:25 AM
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05-29-2008, 10:28 AM
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05-29-2008, 10:36 AM
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Hey Pablo regarding the track, I wouldn't get too into it that much especially if its your first time. What I mean by this is you don't need to buy expensive R compound tires, upgraded brakes, a performance tune on your car.
As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
As long as the car runs and works then you'll be fine. I remember the first time I brought i-club out to the track, everyone was rushing to buy new suspension, r-compound tires, upgraded brakes and a 4 point harness. The funny thing is they never bought a helmet but were willing to buy all of this other random useless stuff.
I say useless because they have never benchmarked their car on the track. I've taken plenty of stock cars up and they all lasted the same as the other people who spent tons of cash on unnecessary parts.
So if you want to come and your car is in normal running conditions, nothing leaks, tires have about 50% tread then bring it as is. Its a track day not a race.
and I quote Ruben, "don't go cheap on a helmet, its your head" so don't waste your money on buying useless parts for your car for the track. Take it as is and just try.
Ruben's car is completely stock with the exception of his tires. He was perhaps the fastest in our group, even faster than Ferdie in his new 2008 STI which is not stock. Just piece of mind I guess.
jk man. Ruben does unbelievably well for a bone stock evo + r-comps but its not about whats on the car. Remember it's 80% driver & 20% car.
05-29-2008, 10:37 AM
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05-29-2008, 10:47 AM
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