Official "my latest HPDE experience" thread.

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by jcmaz

Really want to take the GD3 Fit to the track this year, aiming for minimum of 2 days. I really want to hit up VIMC and Mission and hope to fit in the Ridge as well.

Already have a set of 15x8 Rays 57DR. Need to buy a set of 205/50/15 200tw tires so PM if you see a good deal out there. I need to adjust coilovers from slammed to track ready and get the car ready for this year (fluid change, pads, etc...)

PMed you - btw your image link doesn't work.

[Badhobz]

Playing or tormenting ?!? That poor fat fucker can’t even keep up with a CTR why was he even there

[jcmaz]

Originally Posted by roastpuff

PMed you - btw your image link doesn't work.

Fixed the pic. Here's my slammed Fit. Bought it modified with T1R headers, BC Racing Coilovers, and short shifter.

[SSM_DC5]

Doesn't look that low. How much was it dropped? And are the coils still adjustable or seized?

[bcrdukes]

I think he'll need to figure out what alignment he wants to run along with what the ride height will allow him to.

[jcmaz]

I know that the Fits respond well to camber so I'll need to pick up some camber bolts for the front, aiming for -2 to -3* camber if possible.

It has been lowered at least an inch. That front lip is mangled due to how low the car is.

I hope they aren't seized but I haven't had the time to check on them yet.

[bcrdukes]

Time for some custom JRZs

[325isMSPORT]

Originally Posted by badhobz;

Playing or tormenting ?!? That poor fat fucker can’t even keep up with a CTR why was he even there

I feel people don't realize, the track is just somewhere you can push your car without the fear of killing a pedestrian or cops on your ass.

A fully prepped dedicated track day with extra tires and brakes is cheaper than 1 impound

[bcrdukes]

Has anyone done a track day event at The Ridge in late May? Curious what your experience has been weather-wise. I'm a bit squeamish on doing track days in heavy rain due to a 20+ year old convertible.

Any tips/hints on logistics i.e. lodging, food, gas etc? I'm anticipating registration of the PCA track day on May 30th. Thanks in advance.

[donk.]

Not may....

As for logistics..... It aint rocket science, you drive down a day early, eat, sleep, go to the track, track, go home

If you need gas, its 10 minutes away from the track, same with walmart, food, etc
Or if your bicbaws you load up your car with jerries

Tricks? Harass your friends and revscene members to go down with you. = Split hotel room bill, and backup incase something happens

Fun fact, my profile pic was taken on the way down to ridge

[bcrdukes]

Are you coming? It's all makes/models.

Registration starts April 1 (no link available yet) but I'll share it once it's available. You need to do a tech inspection form and submit it 10 days before the event.

Edit: Preview of details - PCA PNWR Driver Education
I haven't been to a PCA PNWR track day but I take it that hitting record personal bests are not the best place for this. Heed this with caution.

[donk.]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Are you coming?

Wow wow wow, take me out to dinner first....

Post the link, odds are high. I wanna do at least 2 track days this "summer"
Hopefully the day you pick is a sat or sun (drive down friday / track sat + drive back) (or drive down sat / track sun + drive back)

[bcrdukes]

lol sorry donk. May 30 is a God awful Thursday!

Just updated my post above. I'll take you out to dinner. You pay.

Consider Turn 2 - They have a track day that's on the Saturday/Sunday. I won't be available for the dates proposed as I'll be back in Toronto. https://www.turn2lapping.com/projects-6

[mb_]

April/May can be a hit and a miss when it comes to weather. But closer to summer, the less likely it'll rain lol

I wasn't going to any track day this year but if dukes goes... WhatsApp me the days you're in the west coast

[donk.]

Thursday :/

Odds are slim

[bcrdukes]

I'm slow and I suck, and I don't know the difference between left and right. I am a danger on the track.

[roastpuff]

Thursdays... that's hard :/

[bcrdukes]

Black flags for everyone!

[SSM_DC5]

Is that $400 USD or Cad for a Thursday?

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by SSM_DC5

Is that $400 USD or Cad for a Thursday?

USD

[320icar]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Has anyone done a track day event at The Ridge in late May? Curious what your experience has been weather-wise. I'm a bit squeamish on doing track days in heavy rain due to a 20+ year old convertible.

Any tips/hints on logistics i.e. lodging, food, gas etc? I'm anticipating registration of the PCA track day on May 30th. Thanks in advance.

My wife and I stayed at ‘extended stay america’ which was maybe 20-25 minutes away from the ridge. Was a great price but also has a full kitchen so it’s pretty chill if you decide to stay the extra night.

I never liked driving home from the ridge the same day as the event. I’m way too mentally fatigued and felt it’s just too dangerous as I’m nearly passing out behind the wheel

[bcrdukes]

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. I'll take a look for some hotels in Olympia for a two night stay.

I've been spoiled by my proximity to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park which is about an hour and a half to two hours drive back home but I'm with you on the fatigue and the drive home.

On a separate note, I've confirmed my registration for the HPDE day with PCA CWR at Area 27 on May 21.

[Traum]

Have fun at A27! The PCA CWR are a bunch of good folks. Mason, Steve, and Luis are all very friendly and willing to help you get comfortable at a new track.

[jcmaz]

Put my name for a set of Falken RT615k+ on the group buy. Can't wait until they arrive in April

[roastpuff]

Got soaking wet yesterday but it was really good to learn RWD car control. Started getting comfortable towards the end of the day and used the throttle to steer the car a bit more in order to get more rotation.