this is possibleOriginally Posted by JennB
this is possible
1997 M3/4/5
2004 X4 4.4i
1987 325iS 24V 6speed
This is sweet, as I have yet to meet you since I've finally moved down here, and I missed you at Varsity.
Hmm...thought about going, but it's 2:30, I'm tired as shit, and it doesn't look like many people I know are goin'...
Good luck you all, be safe!!!
JDMadness ==>EvasiveEF9
it's 4:20am and i survived yet another night of La Vaca. Last time i was there it was a BET event and that was kinda....wouldn't say ackward exactly...definitely a...good time...but don't know what was worse, being the ONLY white person in the entire club or having 3 chicks give me a complete physical...they didn't even bother telling me to turn my head and cough, how dare themand then they go
yesh ladies, you'll need 3 hands
oh yeah, bad things happen on mtn runs i don't organize...i'm gonna try to make it though but i don't know...other priorities like sleep andand
may take precedence over burning fuel and tires
good night.
You do know what La Vaca means, right? That explains the lack of little hotties. ha.
Y'all better be awake cause I am and I really don't like being awake right now. :yawn: I'm on my way.... hope is doesn't take me too long to get all the way up there.
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
Oh cry me a river, lmoa. J/K
I've been up about a half hour now, Just got out of the shower, Halston just woke up, we'll be there, don't worry. Jenn, breakfast sounds soooo good, I'm starved, lol.
yay! I just got out of the shower so I'm gonna get dressed and head on up. I'm coming from Buckhead so it may take me a little while. Not gonna eat before I leave though so food sounds fabulous!
I'm ready to drive! Woo hoo!
Need to stop for gas and check the tires before we all roll out though.
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
its pretty wet up here, we had a hella storm last night, but the roads will probably dry out quite a bit
it's 4:20am and i survived yet another night of La Vaca. Last time i was there it was a BET event and that was kinda....wouldn't say ackward exactly...definitely a...good time...but don't know what was worse, being the ONLY white person in the entire club or having 3 chicks give me a complete physical...they didn't even bother telling me to turn my head and cough, how dare them
oh yeah, bad things happen on mtn runs i don't organize...i'm gonna try to make it though but i don't know...other priorities like sleep and
nothing bad happened
was a great event
1997 M3/4/5
2004 X4 4.4i
1987 325iS 24V 6speed
mike if u didnt drive a rice car u could of drivin right past that ghp it pays to drive an adult car....jenn u could of followed throug... good run had fun lets do it again...
-IA MGMT is inappropriate.
Now I'm home and I'm bored! Ha. That was fun.
I need less swaybar though.... poor little drifting MINI.Once I do that and maybe get a little more camber in the rear, she'll be a happy girl.
I'm definitely in for the next one
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
Tein SS springs and Koni Yellows on the way next weekend! Eibach sways soon after!
Still won't be able to keep up with most of you
Pics will be posted in the "car pics" forum by tonight!
O, and definately nice meeting all you guys, and gal, and good taking some twisties with ya
Hey Tim... eat a dickIt was that fuckign Accord holding me up!!! Otherwise i'd been right there behind ya. Doesnt matter anyway. he popped some guy at the outlet mall for having an expired dealer temp tag!!
Definatly was a great day..minus the heat. Good meeting ya Jenn
Maybe next time i'll have the slicks on...maybe....
02' Miata
Nice meetng you toowait.... what happened to my damn fudge!?!?1
Nice meeting everyone, had a great time.
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
I still got it over hereNice meetng you too
Nice meeting everyone, had a great time.
You can come over and get it
02' Miata
What a helluva day, right? I LOVED being out with the whole crew today, and can't wait for the next one. I'm glad I got to meet some of you peeps, Tim, Jenn B, Jamal, etc. My E30, hopefully, will be done and on the road by the ed of this month, so, well see what happens. If it's road-ready before the next mountain run, I'm there for sure!!!
Well I have all the pics uploaded but someone PM'ed me and advised I should post the pics at the same time the vid is done being edited! Here's a snap for the meantime though!
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'06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06Well I have all the pics uploaded but someone PM'ed me and advised I should post the pics at the same time the vid is done being edited! Here's a snap for the meantime though!
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LMFAO
Funny catch!
i'm just jealous of your pics, i want a real camera.
Might be a while on the video...there is a lot of footage and most of it was terrible. I need to devise some form of vibration insulation mount as the footage from the mount was annoyingly shaky. Either that, or I need a cameraman. The last bit wasn't too bad and I will get it up, but will be a few days at the least as I won't have a whole lot of extra time this week. Either way, I had a great time and hope to see you guys out again.
Lets trade
E-300 for D300 (if that is what you have!)
I can't wait to see the pics... they are gonna be great.
No videos of the dirfit MINII am so over-analytical of my own driving... jeez... such a girl. I'm wondering if its too much rear sway or if I am setting up wide turns wrong cause I had no problems in the really tight ones, which are what I'm far more used too. Who wants to drive the MINI and tell me if its the car or if I need to work on those wide turns? Tips and pointers gladly accepted
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
looks like it was a good run
shit, i have no camera but a tiny pocket sony....i just borrow cameras whenever i can get a chance.Lets trade
E-300 for D300 (if that is what you have!)
Actually, Jenn after being behind you and seeing the footage, I was really impressed with your driving. For a beginner that hasn't had a whole lot of seat time in your car, you are doing very well. That being said, I would be more than happy to drive the mini anytime, or sit shotgun and give constructive advice...I can't wait to see the pics... they are gonna be great.
No videos of the dirfit MINI
Yeah, I can do the same. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to the October Drivers School at Road Atlanta. It is soo well worth it. Not sure if you've ever done a DE before, but trust me, you will not be dissappointed. The instructors are great, and can help you with whatever you want to learn, and can work at your pace throughout the weekend.I can't wait to see the pics... they are gonna be great.
No videos of the dirfit MINI
But, in the meantime, I would say try re-setting that swaybar, and go driving and see what happens.
I PM's you about your rear sway, I have an even better idea. Let us know what tools are needed to adjust the links, and somebody can probably just bring them to one of the Northpoint meets I suggested you start comming to
EDIT: If you want proper drift training, though, just ask mike, he's the group pro-drifter. He prolly lives closer than most any of us either, I'm up at exit 7a off 400. A ways from Buckhead
I'll give you drifting advice for a mini... dont try! lol.
Why not? A little casual, personal drifting can never hurt. Not saying try to compete or anything, but it's nice to klnow how to drift your own car, and to bring it back in line when you don't mean it, lol.
Nooooooooooooo, I never would drift my car... it's a joke. My back end was getting lose in certain turns and I was very unhappy about it. I want my car flat and in a nice line going forward, not sideways. Not that I have anything against other people drifitng, it's fun as hell to watch but that is not what my car is made for.
Oh... and thanks for the compliment on the driving. I wouldn't call myself a beginner by any means, I've had a license for 10 years now but this particular car is only 8 months old and I've never had any real training. My 04 MINI (current MINI is an 06) was a lot easier to control because it had less power and well, I was driving in Indiana and if you've ever been there well... yeah. My previous cars certainly saw a lot of my crazy driving but were stock... poor college student and all that. I think I need some practice, pointers and maybe a little more camber and I should be good. Knowing my perfectionist ways, I'll never be 100% happy with my skills though.I'll have to head back up for some ride alongs sometime soon though for sure. I'm quite anxious to learn and impove
Last edited by JennB; 08-06-2006 at 10:09 PM.
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
Oh, stop, a little drift when nobody's looking isn't a BAD thing
But I hear ya, I like a very neutral car too when I'm driving hard, but I like throttle oversteer on demand sometimes as well, lol.
Welp.. as I was enjoying my weekend in Helen.. I saw you guys cruise through around Noon-1pm or so..
good seeing you guys!!! wish I could've made the drive..
next time
-Tylor
2005 S2000.R
word
nice to meet everyone for sure!!!
jamal post up those pictures!!!
1997 M3/4/5
2004 X4 4.4i
1987 325iS 24V 6speed
alot of your oversteer is likely rear sway bar related, i had alot of problems with my civic wanting to step out in the mtns with a rear sway
ill organize another one for sure..
definately not this next weekend
maybe 2 or 3 weeks from now
1997 M3/4/5
2004 X4 4.4i
1987 325iS 24V 6speed
1997 M3/4/5
2004 X4 4.4i
1987 325iS 24V 6speed
I can't wait to see the pics... they are gonna be great.
No videos of the dirfit MINI
Jenn, the two times I saw you oversteer more than you would want:
1st time - exit of decreasing radious realitivly flat, likly at 100% thorottle. This to me is where i would expect understeer, not oversteer.
2nd time- entering a decreasing radius, uphill. likly trailbraking, which is a great setup for oversteer (like you did).
Now, did u have any understeer problems on any of the turns? I was definatly right on ur ass both of those turns, and i didnt feel like i was pushing it, so im gonna lean towards, you had very few if any understeer problems and that in fact it could be you suspension setup to oversteer a little (sway bar, good place to start)... anywho, nice driving
"The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."
It's wheel base is 4" less than my car and with a stiff rear sway it's going to come around. I would imagine the tires used on this type of driving would be a disadvantage too. Hey Jenn, what PSI were you running in the tires...was it the same for front and rear?Jenn, the two times I saw you oversteer more than you would want:
1st time - exit of decreasing radious realitivly flat, likly at 100% thorottle. This to me is where i would expect understeer, not oversteer.
2nd time- entering a decreasing radius, uphill. likly trailbraking, which is a great setup for oversteer (like you did).
Now, did u have any understeer problems on any of the turns? I was definatly right on ur ass both of those turns, and i didnt feel like i was pushing it, so im gonna lean towards, you had very few if any understeer problems and that in fact it could be you suspension setup to oversteer a little (sway bar, good place to start)... anywho, nice driving
We checked it on of the the stops and I think it was about 30. I usually keep it higher than that though.
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 -1.8L Turbo
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