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      03-18-2009, 05:14 PM   #1
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Thunderhill March 21st anyone?

Anyone going? I'm going with a couple friends. It will be my first time on the track. I'm signed up for the newbie beginners class so hopefully I'll get some of the basics down and get some runs on the track afterwards. Too bad the forecast calls for rain. Hopefully it'll change by sat
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      03-18-2009, 08:33 PM   #2
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i'll be down to go with guys when u go tracking again once i get my suspension parts in...

hopefully my suspension upgrade will be done by this summer
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i am, but i am deciding on whether to take my aw e36 or aw e92..... I'll be running solo 2.
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i am, but i am deciding on whether to take my aw e36 or aw e92..... I'll be running solo 2.
cool man. maybe i'll see you there. i'm in the beginner course but a couple of my friends are running in the solo group. hopefully the weather forecast changes.
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Yea if it rains my e92 is staying at home.....
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      03-19-2009, 12:00 AM   #6
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Yea if it rains my e92 is staying at home.....
I'll be there on the 22nd. NCRC allows you to run windows up in the rain.

The AWD E92 will love Thunderhill in the rain. It's a fun course wet or dry.

I'm running in the point by with regular 335 and it won't be the first time in the rain.
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run tires close to full tread, keep all the electronics on for the first little while as you adjust and take it easy on the throttle. no biggie. you should go
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run tires close to full tread, keep all the electronics on for the first little while as you adjust and take it easy on the throttle. no biggie. you should go
so after adjusting would you turn off the electronics or just one step?
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And does anyone know if we're supposed to provide our own numbers? If so is there any local place that sells them? I think I read that people use shoe polish but if it rains, I would think that it wouldn't be effective no?
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so after adjusting would you turn off the electronics or just one step?
Personally I turn it off after making sure the tires are warmed and I know where the slippery parts are because if I find I need electronics to keep myself out of the wall it is time to sit out.

As for numbers I print out my number on 8.5"x11" paper and tape it into my inside window. your club rules may vary though
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I'll be there on the 22nd. NCRC allows you to run windows up in the rain.
Wow, I didn't know that. I thought THill required windows down. That's good news then!

See some of you guys out there.
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Personally I turn it off after making sure the tires are warmed and I know where the slippery parts are because if I find I need electronics to keep myself out of the wall it is time to sit out.

As for numbers I print out my number on 8.5"x11" paper and tape it into my inside window. your club rules may vary though

if my windows weren't tinted i'd probably do that. good idea though.

i guess i'll leave the electronics on when if it's raining and turn it off if it's dry. I think it's supposed to start to rain midday or something
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