Quote Originally Posted by Black R

also, and this should be #1: make sure you have GOOD TIRES, GOOD BRAKES, and good fluids. Those are the most important things - not power. if your tires are over 200 treadwear, you should definitely not be in any 'fast' group.
I was joking about the fast car thing, I may be fast I may not. I just want to enjoy my first mountain run. I have new tires, 12.5" rotors with Hawk Performance Ceramic Brakes, and Royal Purple fluids. Oh yeah they are 200 treadwear as well: