SFR SCCA autox - Oakland Coliseum 2/9
 

Sunday, February 9th, is the first Championship round for SFR SCCA. It will be at the Coliseum.

[url=http://www.sfrscca.org/content/view/4555/32/]San Francisco Region SCCA - Solo/Autocross Events[/url]

Should be fun on a bun!

Boondoggle is going to be a long day....

I have a stupid Yellow Ribbon event on the 9th and can't make this. So disappointed...

I don't think I can make it.

I'm trying really hard to get tires for my wheels so I can go!

Run Group 6 racing in the dark!!!

See you guys there. :)

Ugh that's the same class as me. Soooo late

I will deff be there

[quote=g_ride;3485166]boondoggle is going to be a long day....[/quote]

rg6represent!

I'll think about it.

[QUOTE="huck;3485341"]

rg6represent![/QUOTE]
I'm in RG4. I'll just be there all day because of registration.

Since I'll be handling reg I'll keep it open until at least 12:30, except got Jourdan. He's still required to show up at noon :p

[QUOTE=apetron;3485212]Run Group 6 racing in the dark!!!

See you guys there. :)[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=huck;3485341]rg6represent![/QUOTE]

RG6!! : banana :

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3485351]Since I'll be handling reg I'll keep it open until at least 12:30, except got Jourdan. He's still required to show up at noon :p[/QUOTE]

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I'm in

My car won't be ready unless shocks show up Friday by miracle.

I'll be taking Huck up on his offer for a ride.

Anyone else in RG6 that's got space for Adrian to co-drive, please let me know.

[QUOTE=joltdudeuc;3485395]My car won't be ready unless shocks show up Friday by miracle.

I'll be taking Huck up on his offer for a ride.

Anyone else in RG6 that's got space for Adrian to co-drive, please let me know.[/QUOTE]
Glen?

I've been thinking of going on, but have a lot of questions. i have done mostly track days, so I'm a noob at autox. I'm not sure what class I'm in, other than novice/noob. how do i know what group to join? I have a GR sti with summer tires, chassis brace, bushings, and springs. power wise, at basic stage 2. I'm not a scca member. what is the upfront cost of the 1 day? how many times will get a chance to run?

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3485399]Glen?[/QUOTE]

I have an open seat

[QUOTE=joltdudeuc;3485395]My car won't be ready unless shocks show up Friday by miracle.

I'll be taking Huck up on his offer for a ride.

Anyone else in RG6 that's got space for Adrian to co-drive, please let me know.[/QUOTE]

I've got a seat. :thumb:

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3485409]I've been thinking of going on, but have a lot of questions. i have done mostly track days, so I'm a noob at autox. I'm not sure what class I'm in, other than novice/noob. how do i know what group to join? I have a GR sti with summer tires, chassis brace, bushings, and springs. power wise, at basic stage 2. I'm not a scca member. what is the upfront cost of the 1 day? how many times will get a chance to run?[/QUOTE]

I think the chassis brace would put you into SM. (Erik can correct me if I'm wrong.)


Total upfront cost for a non-member is $50.
$35 to run, $15 for the weekend membership.
If you like it, the $15 can be applied to the cost of your annual membership.


Usually you'll get 4 runs. If there is a lot of entrants, the runs may be reduced to 3.

[QUOTE=JourdanWithaU;3485459]I've got a seat. :thumb:



I think the chassis brace would put you into SM. (Erik can correct me if I'm wrong.)


Total upfront cost for a non-member is $50.
$35 to run, $15 for the weekend membership.
If you like it, the $15 can be applied to the cost of your annual membership.


Usually you'll get 4 runs. If there is a lot of entrants, the runs may be reduced to 3.[/QUOTE]

If the chassis brace connects more then 2 points together on the car at one time it bumps you into SM. They can only connect two points in order to stay out of SM.

Example is the Cusco H brace. It connects 4 points together. Whereas a strut bar only connects 2.

Ordered tires, let's hope I can get them before the weekend so I can get an alignment

[QUOTE=awdorgtfo;3485468]Ordered tires, let's hope I can get them before the weekend so I can get an alignment[/QUOTE]
:thumb:

[QUOTE="apetron;3485460"] If the chassis brace connects more then 2 points together on the car at one time it bumps you into SM. They can only connect two points in order to stay out of SM. Example is the Cusco H brace. It connects 4 points together. Whereas a strut bar only connects 2.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the info! Now, do I just show up the day of to register? Also, since I'm not competing for points is there such thing as fun run?

Is anyone offering up a co-drive?? I can compensate.

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3485659]Thanks for the info! Now, do I just show up the day of to register? Also, since I'm not competing for points is there such thing as fun run?[/QUOTE]

Yes and yes. :thumb:

[QUOTE=darkonion;3485670]Is anyone offering up a co-drive?? I can compensate.[/QUOTE]

Did you learn how to drive stick?

[QUOTE=JourdanWithaU;3485675]Did you learn how to drive stick?[/QUOTE]

Yes.

It's a yes or no question, Kevin...

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3485659]Thanks for the info! Now, do I just show up the day of to register? Also, since I'm not competing for points is there such thing as fun run?[/QUOTE]
What Jourdan said. If you're running for fun and your car falls into SM you'd be FUN SM. I'll be one of the registering people so I can help out at the event. I'll have a black STI hat on. Also, please bring tape so you can put your class and number on the car, which would be "FUN SM ##" (## being the numbers you choose when you register).

[QUOTE="G_Ride;3485716"] What Jourdan said. If you're running for fun and your car falls into SM you'd be FUN SM. I'll be one of the registering people so I can help out at the event. I'll have a black STI hat on. Also, please bring tape so you can put your class and number on the car, which would be "FUN SM ##" (## being the numbers you choose when you register).[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot sir! I will be the 12 swp gr w black wheels! Looking forward to it!

[QUOTE=apetron;3485460]If the chassis brace connects more then 2 points together on the car at one time it bumps you into SM. They can only connect two points in order to stay out of SM.

Example is the Cusco H brace. It connects 4 points together. Whereas a strut bar only connects 2.[/QUOTE]

Actually, I thought it bumps you into Prepared?

I will be there!

After a chat with G-Ride, I will be going with ASP for my hooptie. My plan is to actually run a full season this year (been 7-8 years since I did a full one last).

[QUOTE=joltdudeuc;3485780]Actually, I thought it bumps you into Prepared?[/QUOTE]
I think you're right about the h brace.

mooshoo, if thebrace is an h brace you're FUN FP.

[QUOTE=joltdudeuc;3485780]Actually, I thought it bumps you into Prepared?[/QUOTE]

Yes, actually you are correct. I went back and looked and it bumps you out of SM into Prepared.

Point is, it bumps you up higher then you want to be :)

Woohoo! So I'm in higher category! It's ok, I'm not after points or times. Just want to see how the car does, that's about it. Hopefully I don't fly off the course bcs of my heavy foot!

I was in SM last year before I put on bigger wheels and lock down bolts. Will I be in the same class? I looked through the rule book and the internet for hours, I'm still not sure. SSP?

Ill be there with my miata in Fun CSP i think it was. :)

[QUOTE="calitmax;3485887"]I was in SM last year before I put on bigger wheels and lock down bolts. Will I be in the same class? I looked through the rule book and the internet for hours, I'm still not sure. SSP?[/QUOTE]
You're probably still SM. Also, SSP is a street prepared class, below SM. Classing goes Street (used to be called Stock), Street Touring, Street Prepared, Street Modified, Prepared, Modified.

FYI, the SJSU Formula SAE team will be at the event. They will work for you if you give them a donation of $20.

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3485928]You're probably still SM. Also, SSP is a street prepared class, below SM. Classing goes Street (used to be called Stock), Street Touring, Street Prepared, Street Modified, Prepared, Modified.[/QUOTE]

Right on :thumb:

Regardless of classing, it is just fun to come out and throw the car around!

[QUOTE=darkonion;3485934]Regardless of classing, it is just fun to come out and throw the car around![/QUOTE]
It's still best they know what class their car would be if they decide to compete for the season for points. Most importantly, it saves me time if people know their class before they register :)

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3485951]It's still best they know what class their car would be if they decide to compete for the season for points. Most importantly, it saves me time if people know their class before they register :)[/QUOTE]

That too. I think what I meant to say was that people should not be discouraged if they get classed up because of their mods. Just come out and play.

I heard the weather might be a little wet on Sunday.

A few notes:

Take out your trunk mats/junk/etc. prior to arriving and leave it at home. Trust me... Also, wouldn't hurt to invest in one of those big plastic tubs. Throw all your stuff in it, pull it out during the event, and yeah... keeps all your stuff dry, and a poncho never hurts.

Crap, I didn't even think about that.

I'll probably just leave everything in the trunk. I drove out with an empty trunk once... Never again.

[QUOTE="darkonion;3485956"]I heard the weather might be a little wet on Sunday.[/QUOTE]

Im going to feel bad for the cones lol!

[QUOTE=theoutbackdream;3485992]Im going to feel bad for the cones lol![/QUOTE]

Don't feel bad. Just run 'em over.

[QUOTE=theoutbackdream;3485992]Im going to feel bad for the cones lol![/QUOTE]
You won't feel bad for the cones when you hit them at a high enough speed where they leave a mark that requires some buffing to get out.

[QUOTE="darkonion;3486000"]

Don't feel bad. Just run 'em over.[/QUOTE]
Im going to be sliding everywhere if its raining lol!
[QUOTE="G_Ride;3486001"]
You won't feel bad for the cones when you hit them at a high enough speed where they leave a mark that requires some buffing to get out.[/QUOTE]
Its a miata. I need battle scars. ;) :lol:

[QUOTE=theoutbackdream;3486006]Im going to be sliding everywhere if its raining lol!

Its a miata. I need battle scars. ;) :lol:[/QUOTE]
I think you're going to be sliding everywhere even if it's dry :lol:

Who else is running street mod? Anyone?

[QUOTE="G_Ride;3486037"] I think you're going to be sliding everywhere even if it's dry :lol:[/QUOTE]

Yes lmaoo

[QUOTE="G_Ride;3486037"]
I think you're going to be sliding everywhere even if it's dry :lol:[/QUOTE]

Wouldnt doubt it :D

Went and had the alignment done on the STI today. All ready to go for Sunday! :)

[QUOTE=apetron;3486186]Went and had the alignment done on the STI today. All ready to go for Sunday! :)[/QUOTE]
:thumb:

Ready for Sunday! [url]http://instagram.com/p/kAt_yZPrk2/[/url]

Still not sure if I'm going to get my tires in time. :(

Yup I'm in! G ride hook me up since I'm a noob at this!

And btw, what time do I show up for the tech inspection? And I'm assuming I'll need to bring water and lunch?

Lastly, I'll be leaving the San Jose area, by Santana row. Anyone caravaning?

Mooshoo, I think I am running in your group. want to shadow me?

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3486303]Yup I'm in! G ride hook me up since I'm a noob at this!

And btw, what time do I show up for the tech inspection? And I'm assuming I'll need to bring water and lunch?

Lastly, I'll be leaving the San Jose area, by Santana row. Anyone caravaning?[/QUOTE]

Tech inspections will be on grid before your run group starts.

If you're running in the morning, you should arrive at O.co before 8:00AM. If you're running in the afternoon, you should arrive before 11:30AM, Registration closes at 12:00.

Water is a good idea. You don't necessarily need to pack a lunch, there are places near by to grab food and there's usually a taco truck on site. Although, the taco truck hasn't been confirmed yet for this event.

I'll be leaving from Berryessa. But I'll be leaving late as I don't need to be there before 11:30.

[QUOTE="mooshoo;3486303"]Yup I'm in! G ride hook me up since I'm a noob at this!

And btw, what time do I show up for the tech inspection? And I'm assuming I'll need to bring water and lunch?

Lastly, I'll be leaving the San Jose area, by Santana row. Anyone caravaning?[/QUOTE]
There will be a food truck at the event (burritos, tacos, etc). They also sell drinks but I'd bring water just in case.

FYI, the food is delicious and cheap.

This is so tempting, I might try it just to see how my car perform before I start purchasing on my suspension parts.

[QUOTE=apetron;3486186]Went and had the alignment done on the STI today. All ready to go for Sunday! :)[/QUOTE]
Yay! :)
[QUOTE=awdorgtfo;3486290]Still not sure if I'm going to get my tires in time. :([/QUOTE]
Just go. :)
[QUOTE=mooshoo;3486303]Yup I'm in! G ride hook me up since I'm a noob at this!

And btw, what time do I show up for the tech inspection? And I'm assuming I'll need to bring water and lunch?

Lastly, I'll be leaving the San Jose area, by Santana row. Anyone caravaning?[/QUOTE]

Last time I went, I brought just a water bottle. I may meet up with you around 680 and 237 maybe? wouldn't make sense for me to meet ya at Santana row since its south for me. :lol:

[QUOTE="JourdanWithaU;3486329"] Tech inspections will be on grid before your run group starts. If you're running in the morning, you should arrive at O.co before 8:00AM. If you're running in the afternoon, you should arrive before 11:30AM, Registration closes at 12:00. Water is a good idea. You don't necessarily need to pack a lunch, there are places near by to grab food and there's usually a taco truck on site. Although, the taco truck hasn't been confirmed yet for this event. I'll be leaving from Berryessa. But I'll be leaving late as I don't need to be there before 11:30.[/QUOTE] I see. Problem is I have no idea what run group I'm in! Sm?

[QUOTE="theoutbackdream;3486336"] Just go. :) [/QUOTE]

Can I co drive your car if I don't get tires? :)

It's okay if not. Maybe I'll steal my friends e36 for the day

[QUOTE=Blkboosted;3486331]This is so tempting, I might try it just to see how my car perform before I start purchasing on my suspension parts.[/QUOTE]

Good idea. I wish I got into it before I started upgrading

[QUOTE="mooshoo;3486339"] I see. Problem is I have no idea what run group I'm in! Sm?[/QUOTE]
If you're chassis brace is an h brace you're in FP, which is run group 5. You should show up the same time as Jourdan. You can choose to run in FUN FP and run in whatever run group you want. So you could go in the morning but you should be there by 8 at the latest then.

[QUOTE=calitmax;3486354]Good idea. I wish I got into it before I started upgrading[/QUOTE]

True story. When I first got into AutoX, I realized that all of my mod choices were terrible. I started with a super slow car in DSP. Then I took almost everything off and had a competitive car in G Stock. Now this year, I'm going back to DSP. But now with proper parts. :D

Would I still be in SM or has the rules changed?

[QUOTE=awdorgtfo;3486340] I'll steal my friends e36 for the day[/QUOTE]
Doooo it! :lol:

You can co-drive if you want :lol:

[QUOTE=darkonion;3486385]Would I still be in SM or has the rules changed?[/QUOTE]
The chick magnet is still SM. You could run illegally in STX like you used to, just like a certain someone who ran a certain stock class illegally..... But you know how it goes, no one is going to do anything if you aren't beating them.

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3486392]The chick magnet is still SM. You could run illegally in STX like you used to, just like a certain someone who ran a certain stock class illegally..... But you know how it goes, no one is going to do anything if you aren't beating them.[/QUOTE]

I'll just run SM. The car is no where near competitive. Old, skinny tires, blown shocks, dying motor, etc... Just want to throw the car around.

[QUOTE=JourdanWithaU;3486384]True story. When I first got into AutoX, I realized that all of my mod choices were terrible. I started with a super slow car in DSP. Then I took almost everything off and had a competitive car in G Stock. Now this year, I'm going back to DSP. But now with proper parts. :D[/QUOTE]

Truth. I wish I had started bone stock also. Learn the limits of a stock car before adding on new parts and learning the intricacies of each new addition.

I guess if I show up for this event and want to run, i'll be in SM.

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3486303]Yup I'm in! G ride hook me up since I'm a noob at this!

And btw, what time do I show up for the tech inspection? And I'm assuming I'll need to bring water and lunch?

Lastly, I'll be leaving the San Jose area, by Santana row. Anyone caravaning?[/QUOTE]

I'm nearby this area too.

[QUOTE=WRXncrew;3486549]I guess if I show up for this event and want to run, i'll be in SM.[/QUOTE]
If you want to run in class, you can be SM with my brother and a few 400+ whp Evos in run group 2 or T2 SM (a street tire only class for all *SP and SM cars) in run group 6 with Huck, Matt, Gagan, and Jourdan. If you don't care about running in class you can be in whatever run group you want. For run groups 1-3 you should be there by 8 to register, walk the course, and get your car ready. For run groups 4-6, you need to be there and registered by noon.

If newbies would like to shadow me, you are welcome to do so. I haven't been auto-x'ing for a few years now, but... I can kind of generally make my way through things. I'll be running run group 2 with the SM crowd.

I'd be more than happy to help you figure out your numbers, get registered, signed up for work, course walk, etc. Everything to bring you up to speed on auto-x'ing.

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3486577]If you want to run in class, you can be SM with my brother and a few 400+ whp Evos in run group 2 or T2 SM (a street tire only class for all *SP and SM cars) in run group 6 with Huck, Matt, Gagan, and Jourdan.[/QUOTE]

T2 sounds like the best choice. See you guys out there

I'm assuming it's on regardless rain or shine?

[QUOTE="mooshoo;3486894"]I'm assuming it's on regardless rain or shine?[/QUOTE]

Yup

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3486894]I'm assuming it's on regardless rain or shine?[/QUOTE]

Rain is more fun to drive in. Working in it is a different story.

dumb/stupid question: can we use umbrellas when working?

[QUOTE=theoutbackdream;3486949]dumb/stupid question: can we use umbrellas when working?[/QUOTE]

I believe the answer is no. But... the others will know.

[QUOTE=darkonion;3486963]I believe the answer is no. But... the others will know.[/QUOTE]

darn. Hopefully they allow it. haha

[QUOTE=theoutbackdream;3486949]dumb/stupid question: can we use umbrellas when working?[/QUOTE]
It's been too long since I've done an autox event in the rain so I don't remember. Bring one with you in case you're allowed to use one, but be sure to wear clothes for standing out in the rain just in case.

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3486986]It's been too long since I've done an autox event in the rain so I don't remember. Bring one with you in case you're allowed to use one, but be sure to wear clothes for standing out in the rain just in case.[/QUOTE]

Will do. Thanks!

General question...is there regulation on the type of shoes I am required to wear? Am I going to get smacked upside the head with a tire iron if I try to drive/work in my 5-finger Vibrams? I wouldn't be surprised if this quesiton is somewhere in the rule book, but I am lazy :P

[QUOTE=LxJLthr;3486995]General question...is there regulation on the type of shoes I am required to wear? Am I going to get smacked upside the head with a tire iron if I try to drive/work in my 5-finger Vibrams? I wouldn't be surprised if this quesiton is somewhere in the rule book, but I am lazy :P[/QUOTE]
You can wear Vibrams. I've seen Gagan do it. I think as long as you're wearing covered shoes you're fine.

It is going to be WET on Sunday. I'm gonna have to swing by Home Depot on the way home: [url=http://www.homedepot.com/p/Mossi-XT-Series-One-Size-Adult-Rain-Poncho-in-Blaze-Orange-51-114BO/203646772]Mossi XT Series One Size Adult Rain Poncho in Blaze Orange-51-114BO at The Home Depot[/url]

[IMG]http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/06/06ec0812-01af-4c66-9fed-07525b7c3389_1000.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=huck;3487016]It is going to be WET on Sunday. I'm gonna have to swing by Home Depot on the way home: [url=http://www.homedepot.com/p/Mossi-XT-Series-One-Size-Adult-Rain-Poncho-in-Blaze-Orange-51-114BO/203646772]Mossi XT Series One Size Adult Rain Poncho in Blaze Orange-51-114BO at The Home Depot[/url]

[IMG]http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/06/06ec0812-01af-4c66-9fed-07525b7c3389_1000.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Or pay $20 for the SJSU kids to work for you... :eyebrows:

[QUOTE="apetron;3487026"] Or pay $20 for the SJSU kids to work for you... :eyebrows:[/QUOTE]

I'm going to do this!! Are they just hanging around there?

[QUOTE=mooshoo;3487049]I'm going to do this!! Are they just hanging around there?[/QUOTE]

They come out to help raise money for their automotive programs. The $20 goes towards it and then in exchange they work your shift for you.

First come first serve for each Run Group, there are only so many to go around.

If you guys want to have the SJSU Formula SAE kids work you and it rains their price will probably be higher than $20.

[QUOTE=G_Ride;3487098]If you guys want to have the SJSU Formula SAE kids work you and it rains their price will probably be higher than $20.[/QUOTE]

Beggars can't be choosers Erik...

[QUOTE=apetron;3487100]Beggars can't be choosers Erik...[/QUOTE]
I know, I'm just letting others know to bring extra money just in case.

Got mah Boondoggle suspension...

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And I got mah Boondoggle alighment.

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: banana :

Hucks car will definitely be the most powerful car I've autoxed.

Totally flabbergasted at the torque...

Rain is always fun in a car.

Damn it! With the rain, I wish I can be there.

[QUOTE=joltdudeuc;3487260]Hucks car will definitely be the most powerful car I've autoxed.

Totally flabbergasted at the torque...

Rain is always fun in a car.[/QUOTE]

You should give mine a go... I think with the rain it might just sit and spin the tires in one spot.. :joker:

[QUOTE="apetron;3487311"]

You should give mine a go... I think with the rain it might just sit and spin the tires in one spot.. :joker:[/QUOTE]

Cap'n 4 wheel spin! :D

:lol: sit and spin

[QUOTE=apetron;3487311]You should give mine a go... I think with the rain it might just sit and spin the tires in one spot.. :joker:[/QUOTE]

LOL. Likely mid corner too haha