Watkins Glen in STI

2slow2curious · 05-12-2008, 06:59 PM

Took a run up to Watkins,had a real blast the weather was perfect and the groups were very small.
It was my first time on R-comps so it took some time to get use to them plus it was my first run with the coilovers.The car was great combined with the Recaro seat i could actually feel myself relaxing back while i was driving,no more bracing of the console and door.
I learned so much and i must say this is from doing the two days as you can improve with the track fresh in the mind.
The instructor was really good,an older guy and he really helped me out.
I found i was running out of gear alot in 4th and in those cases i was out of track to grab 5th resulting in bouncing the limiter alot.
I hit the limiter in fifth for the first time i wonder what speed i was doing?
The Pagid yellows were amazing,inspiring infact.Ten trackdays and still no Brownbos.
All in all a great getaway from city life.
Who ever said money won't make you happy was broke.
Oh the gas prices was rape 4 bucks a gallon getting maybe 2 laps a gallon well.......
Did not get my check-out run on vid as i ran out of memory but,i am officially up to Blue

The_Glen_Part_1.wmv

ace996 · 05-12-2008, 08:15 PM

Good job and smooth!!!! Good to hear the tires and pads workedwell for you...

Mid july....we'll play then.

Be good,
TomK

ZondaF · 05-12-2008, 08:16 PM

Nice driving, looked like a nice day at the track. I would love to take that Ariel Atom out on the track.
I agree with your comment about money: Money does not make you happy, but it allows you a lot more time and resources to do the things you love.

AMTEXX · 05-12-2008, 08:37 PM

Awesome driving man! Thanks for sharing the great vid!

2slow2curious · 05-13-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace996

Good job and smooth!!!! Good to hear the tires and pads workedwell for you...

Mid july....we'll play then.

Be good,
TomK

Yes Tom ,thanks for the wheels,tires and pads
I am looking around the house for stuff to sell to fuel my addiction.
Tom you are part to blame for my dependency .Lol

2slow2curious · 05-13-2008, 12:23 PM

Day_2_The_Glen.wmv
Here is day 2.I felt my Trail braking had improved as i was starting to do it naturally and not having to tell myself.
Again the weather was spectacular.

crf-sti · 05-13-2008, 03:52 PM

very nice!

2slow2curious · 05-14-2008, 12:26 PM

There was a serious lack of subies at the last few events,what gives?

ace996 · 05-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2slow2curious

There was a serious lack of subies at the last few events,what gives?

It happens. The ones I spoke with that had STIs changed over the winter to other cars... sports cars, dedicated track cars, two-seaters with rear-wheel drive.
I'm sure the Subies will be back in greater numbers once the season really gets going.

MId-july Watkins...you better be there...

Be good,
TomK

ace996 · 05-14-2008, 08:03 PM

PartII starts and stops and is not a smooth video... I wonderif there was a problem with Google video? Anyone else experience the start/stop of partII? I'm trying to time your laps but just cant do it..

**trojanfan88** · 05-14-2008, 09:17 PM

yea, im having the same problem...

subielife · 05-15-2008, 02:58 AM

was this a NASA event at the glen. if it was then i will be there on July 14 & 15. it will be my first track day with my 08. I will also be doing Pocono that same week on the 18th.

2slow2curious · 05-15-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace996

PartII starts and stops and is not a smooth video... I wonderif there was a problem with Google video? Anyone else experience the start/stop of partII? I'm trying to time your laps but just cant do it..

Tom,i had awful trouble uploading the vids.I noticed it was skipping nearly full laps.WTF

ace996 · 05-15-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subielife

was this a NASA event at the glen. if it was then i will be there on July 14 & 15. it will be my first track day with my 08. I will also be doing Pocono that same week on the 18th.

NASA and PDA have partnered and offer events together, so yes...it was a NASA event.

Good to hear you'll be there in July.... stop by andsay hello... I'll be there with a red Lotus Elise (STI track-car replacement...STI is now my daily driver).

Alex... no worries, if you want perhaps we can load it up from my computer on Youtube.

Be good,
Tom K

subielife · 05-16-2008, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace996

NASA and PDA have partnered and offer events together, so yes...it was a NASA event.

Good to hear you'll be there in July.... stop by andsay hello... I'll be there with a red Lotus Elise (STI track-car replacement...STI is now my daily driver).

Alex... no worries, if you want perhaps we can load it up from my computer on Youtube.

Be good,
Tom K

I'll be looking for you hope it is a nice day. I'll have a white 08 with PA plates.

05-12-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
2slow2curious Silver Member Car: ITS URABUS Fav Mod: Pagids Location: Sector 7G Posts: 771 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Watkins Glen in STI Took a run up to Watkins,had a real blast the weather was perfect and the groups were very small. It was my first time on R-comps so it took some time to get use to them plus it was my first run with the coilovers.The car was great combined with the Recaro seat i could actually feel myself relaxing back while i was driving,no more bracing of the console and door. I learned so much and i must say this is from doing the two days as you can improve with the track fresh in the mind. The instructor was really good,an older guy and he really helped me out. I found i was running out of gear alot in 4th and in those cases i was out of track to grab 5th resulting in bouncing the limiter alot. I hit the limiter in fifth for the first time i wonder what speed i was doing? The Pagid yellows were amazing,inspiring infact.Ten trackdays and still no Brownbos. All in all a great getaway from city life. Who ever said money won't make you happy was broke. Oh the gas prices was rape 4 bucks a gallon getting maybe 2 laps a gallon well....... Did not get my check-out run on vid as i ran out of memory but,i am officially up to Blue The_Glen_Part_1.wmv This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-12-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
ace996 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - SGM Fav Mod: HPDE Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 568 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI Good job and smooth!!!! Good to hear the tires and pads workedwell for you... Mid july....we'll play then. Be good, TomK

05-12-2008, 08:16 PM	#3
ZondaF Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 PSM STi!!!11 Location: North Jersey Posts: 120 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI Nice driving, looked like a nice day at the track. I would love to take that Ariel Atom out on the track. I agree with your comment about money: Money does not make you happy, but it allows you a lot more time and resources to do the things you love.

05-12-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
AMTEXX STI Driver Car: black 05 Sti Posts: 259 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI Awesome driving man! Thanks for sharing the great vid!

05-13-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
2slow2curious Silver Member Car: ITS URABUS Fav Mod: Pagids Location: Sector 7G Posts: 771 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI Day_2_The_Glen.wmv Here is day 2.I felt my Trail braking had improved as i was starting to do it naturally and not having to tell myself. Again the weather was spectacular.

05-13-2008, 03:52 PM	#7
crf-sti Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STI w/goldies Fav Mod: Advan A048's Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 318 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI very nice!

05-14-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
2slow2curious Silver Member Car: ITS URABUS Fav Mod: Pagids Location: Sector 7G Posts: 771 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI There was a serious lack of subies at the last few events,what gives?

05-14-2008, 08:03 PM	#10
ace996 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - SGM Fav Mod: HPDE Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 568 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI PartII starts and stops and is not a smooth video... I wonderif there was a problem with Google video? Anyone else experience the start/stop of partII? I'm trying to time your laps but just cant do it..

05-14-2008, 09:17 PM	#11
trojanfan88 Gold Member Car: CGM 06 WRX Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Fullerton Posts: 16 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI yea, im having the same problem...

05-15-2008, 02:58 AM	#12
subielife Amateur STI Driver Car: AW 08 STi Fav Mod: HPDE Location: Archbald PA Posts: 46 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Watkins Glen in STI was this a NASA event at the glen. if it was then i will be there on July 14 & 15. it will be my first track day with my 08. I will also be doing Pocono that same week on the 18th.