FAST Classic - Dec 17 w/ FROC competition

twistedwankel · Postby **twistedwankel** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:08 pm

Loren wrote:Next up, FROC prep!

Why do I keep envisioning 13" wheels with 60psi trailer tires?

Postby **Loren** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:52 pm

All we're really changing is the rev limit and the shift buzzer. Buzzer at 6500, fuel cut at 7k.

Jamie · Postby **Jamie** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:11 pm

7000 rpm?!

Postby **Loren** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:59 pm

Jamie wrote:7000 rpm?!

Yeah, this car is full of surprises.

7000 rpm. Indicated 57 mph in 2nd. With our tall tires, actual 60+ mph.

This course shouldn't put you there. But, I'd rather have people wringing out 2nd than crunching through shifting to 3rd and back to 2nd, anyway.

Since we don't have a tach (and who looks at a tach when they're autocrossing?), the shift buzzer lets you know when you're close. If you can hear it.

RedBRZ80 · Postby **RedBRZ80** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:37 am

Big fan of fewer shifts.... So our practice runs in our own car... Will those be recorded as fun runs and posted?

Postby **Loren** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:38 am

Yeah, we'll be posting regular results (and handing out regular awards). And we'll declare the FASTiva as eligible for any class for the day. So, whatever class you're in, your 3 FROC runs will count there, too.

FROC scoring is done separately.

Postby **Loren** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:44 pm

FROC prep complete!

Steve and Philip pitched in to help get the car ready. We got the tires rotated, pressures set, shifter fixed, fluids checked and topped up, seatbelt mounting adjusted, suspension inspected, rest of car inspected and test-driven. Good to go!

dbeng · Postby **dbeng** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:11 pm

Fantastic

Can't wait to finally have a chance to drive the Fastiva next weekend.
Dan

Postby **Native** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:06 pm

Not you, none of you, will be disappointed.
I can't believe the FROC hasn't sold out. C'mon, if you're on the fence, jump!

markzeronine · Postby **markzeronine** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:06 pm

Hey guys good news bad news for me.

Noticed my s2000 is really vibrating under acceleration yesterday. Good news is its common and fixed with $80 axle spacers, bad news is that they won't be here until the 20th. Would anyone be kind enough to let me take some "barely past the pace of a parade lap" for my practice runs with their car? I'd really appreciate it. If not I'll still be there and can't wait to give the fastiva a go!

Postby **Loren** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:20 pm

markzeronine wrote:"barely past the pace of a parade lap"

Heh.

Jamie · Postby **Jamie** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:44 pm

markzeronine wrote:Would anyone be kind enough to let me take some "barely past the pace of a parade lap" for my practice runs with their car?

Mark -- you're welcome to borrow some time in my car...I can always use a few tips, and riding with Philip just teaches me bad habits.

BigBlue · Postby **BigBlue** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:52 pm

Mark, you're always welcome for some runs in the Blue Bomber. Just hit me up Saturday.

Carracer · Postby **Carracer** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:13 pm

markzeronine wrote:"barely past the pace of a parade lap"

Jamie wrote: Mark -- you're welcome to borrow some time in my car...I can always use a few tips, and riding with Philip just teaches me bad habits.

My bad habits seemed to help you at the last event

justinmcd · Postby **justinmcd** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:18 pm

I realized after I registered that I was #51.
Is #50 a hard stop for this event?

Justin

Postby **Native** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:43 pm

50 drivers. You are the 48th driver.
We have 3 non-driving guests. The counter on MR.com puts them all together.
And yes, it's a hard limit. 50 drivers. So, 2 spots left!

markzeronine · Postby **markzeronine** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:59 pm

You guys are the best! Also glad you liked my parade lap comment

I would really have a hard time abusing one of your cars the way I do the s2000 though on a serious note.

justinmcd · Postby **justinmcd** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:16 pm

Native wrote:50 drivers. You are the 48th driver.
We have 3 non-driving guests. The counter on MR.com puts them all together.
And yes, it's a hard limit. 50 drivers. So, 2 spots left!

Totally glossed right over that point!
Thanks

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justinmcd · Postby **justinmcd** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:21 pm

My co driver tried to register and it's saying sold out. Is there a wait list?

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Postby **Native** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:47 pm

No. Just keep an eye on the website and snag a cancelation if there is one. Couple hours to go. ..