Fastlaps June 30th Event - 6 spots

[glenspeed]

This is the full blown Fastlaps that some of you know about. I am opening it up to 6 people at this invitation only event. Pej has been last year and it's the main reason he's track nutz now...

The first 6 people to commit will be signed up. The registration fee is $200.

Hagen Hohn will be there to help out and instruct, but # beginners will be <10

10 course gourmet luncheon catered by Marc Thuet formally of The Fifth and The Rosewater Supper Club and corporate swag giveaways at lunch

Beverages and water provided all-day

Pics from last year's event to give you a flavor...

[STALKER]

Only if I was in town. Jump on this gents, its a great event. I had such a good time when I was there, and thanks to Glen Im track nutz now. Good luck and have fun.

[glenspeed]

if there is any way you can make it, I'll reserve a spot for you since you're a regular ha ha...

[Yorgi]

Oh sure, post this while I'm away at the track. :D

I'm in if there are any spots left.

[glenspeed]

Oh sure, post this while I'm away at the track. :D

I'm in if there are any spots left.

I've got a special spot reserved just for you Rick! I assumed you were coming ha ha....why did i know that???

[STALKER]

I wish I could make it back, but I will def not be able to swing it.

[leadfoot]

I'm in if there are any spots left.

[r328i]

Glen,

How many spots are left excatly???

[glenspeed]

Glen,

How many spots are left excatly???

6 spots and whoever commits and gets me the registration fee first.

[r328i]

Glen,

Spoke to Caddyshk and e46m3. And they've almost convinced me to go along with them!!! I just have to do some maintenance-suspension work on my old 328. But I am 80% in. Will formally commit within 24hrs.

Being in this forum's costing me a lot of track $$$$! I still have to get Stalker's money too!! Damn!

So....probably add another 3 of us to the list.

Anyone want to lend me a set of rims/tires??? Promise to clean them up after! haha.

r328i

[glenspeed]

haha, but it's the most fun you'll ever have with those $$$!

looking forward to seeing you guys out there again! woot

[glenspeed]

Oh sure, post this while I'm away at the track. :D

which track, and why didn't I get an invite? :crying:

[Yorgi]

It was only the Mosport DDT. Very small, like a 1/2 scale Mosport, but still a lot of fun.

It was run by a friend who asked me at the last minute. If you've never been and want to try the track next year, give me a PM and I'll ask him to add you. He is also renting full Mosport sometime mid-summer if you are interested. woot

Pretty funny, only about 12 cars and 2 were GT3s!

http://ca.geocities.com/nicom@rogers.com/Pics/GT3_DDT_May05_B.jpg
http://ca.geocities.com/nicom@rogers.com/Pics/GT3_DDT_May05_C.jpg
http://ca.geocities.com/nicom@rogers.com/Pics/GT3_DDT_May05_D.jpg

[STALKER]

Im pretty sure I saw that Grey GT3 parked outside of Yorkdale on Tuesday. Full slicks on it I think too. Was parked right close to the door, nestled in tight between 2 cars.

[Yorgi]

Im pretty sure I saw that Grey GT3 parked outside of Yorkdale on Tuesday. Full slicks on it I think too. Was parked right close to the door, nestled in tight between 2 cars.

Ya, that was probably him. The guy in the grey one had Michelin Pilot Sport Cup track tires that were basically slicks. He was pretty fast.

Amazingly, the guy in the blue one was at the track for the first time. At the start of the day I was a lot faster than him and by the end of the day he was a second or 2 faster than me. I've never seen someone improve that much in such a short time.

[STALKER]

Ya, that was the guy who I saw for sure. I was so drooling over it. I want one so so bad. Hopefully I can swing a GT3 in a about 10 years. Have fun at Fastlaps guys, Im very jealous.

[glenspeed]

Yah, I've done the Mosport DD track. It's a fun technical track too, little too low speed for me, but I would go for free...

Let me know when you are doing Mosport next and if I can make it, I'll come with you. :thumbsup:

How were the Dunlops this time around?

[STALKER]

Glen, you have to have a BBK to run Mosport.

[glenspeed]

Glen, you have to have a BBK to run Mosport.

maybe I should start a BBK charity fund?

[pirouzn]

Beginner here...never been to a track...I'm in, where do i paypal the $200 to?

[r328i]

Glen,

Confirmed. 4 spots - r328i, Caddyshack, E46M3, and ///MP (blk E36 M3 from last time).

Rico

[Yorgi]

Yah, I've done the Mosport DD track. It's a fun technical track too, little too low speed for me, but I would go for free...

Let me know when you are doing Mosport next and if I can make it, I'll come with you. :thumbsup:

How were the Dunlops this time around?Heh...we are jacking your thread. :D

Yup, the DDT is slow but I don't mind doing it once a year for some variety. Dunlops were very sticky and look almost new still except for the outer edges on the fronts. I still have a little understeer with the new swaybars so I'm going to stiffen up the back bar. After seeing pics of my car on track I realize the H&Rs are awesome for the street but I still need more stiffness for the track. So coilovers are back on my list of to-do's.

The XP9s overheated a little too, so I'm really worried how they'll do on full Mosport. I think I'll get the Turner backplates before then. Have you tried the HPS yet? I need street pads bad.

[glenspeed]

thread jackers!

ok, the spots are filled, thanks for the responses!

from this board:

1) Yorgi
2) r328i
3) caddyshack
4) E46M3

[glenspeed]

after seeing pics of my car on track I realize the H&Rs are awesome for the street but I still need more stiffness for the track. So coilovers are back on my list of to-do's.

The XP9s overheated a little too, so I'm really worried how they'll do on full Mosport. I think I'll get the Turner backplates before then. Have you tried the HPS yet? I need street pads bad.

the sways work very well with coilovers, so you should have similar results. The higher spring rates will give better turn-in and allow the bars to work better mid-corner...

wow, if the XP9's overheated a little, what else is there? XP10??? I think you definately need brake ducts if you are overheating them. I guess your aggressive braking style also contributes to that as well. Turner makes some awesome CF ones that don't need rotor removal for $299. Pretty good price for nice CF part.
the wife is away to Montreal on Sunday, so looks like Sunday is the day I can work on putting the HPS pads in yeehaa! woot

[Yorgi]

Ya, I’m not sure what is going on with the XP9’s. If they worked well for Haegen maybe it’s his lighter car not working them as hard? The e46 is a porker compared to his car. I’ll order the Turner CF ducts once I decide what else I’m going to get from them. That place is like a candy store. :) If the ducts don’t work then maybe I’ll try the XP10. They go 200F higher and have a higher CF. There is always Williams F1.10 or PF01 + PF93. I am very interested in seeing how the XP9’s work on your car.

the wife is away to Montreal on Sunday, so looks like Sunday is the day I can work on putting the HPS pads in yeehaa! wootI promise I won’t repeat that if I ever meet her. :p

[glenspeed]

I promise I won’t repeat that if I ever meet her. :p

I'm no dummy, why do you think she never comes out to any meets...that way no one can deep six me LOL secrets

[Caddyshk]

6 spots and whoever commits and gets me the registration fee first.

Glen,

I may have missed this, however, who/where do I send the $200.00 to?

Thanks,
Db

[glenspeed]

Glen,

I may have missed this, however, who/where do I send the $200.00 to?

Thanks,
Db

Dave, I PM'd you my address.

[Caddyshk]

Any update on this event Glen? Schedule etc.

Thanks,
Db

[glenspeed]

Fastlaps Schedule

Thursday June 30th - Shannonville

9AM - drivers registration and mandatory drivers meeting

9:30-12PM - Advanced drivers Fabi track, beginners Nelson track

12-1PM - Marc Thuet catered lunch and prize draw

1PM - 5PM - open track all groups Pro Track


For beginners instruction starts with classroom session, walk the course, instructor driven laps, lead-follow sessions and free lapping.

[STALKER]

all I have to say is BBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Me wanna go too.

[STALKER]

Dont forget to take lots of pics.

[Yorgi]

Dont forget to take lots of pics.

I'll take more this time.

[STALKER]

Rick,
You take great photos buddy. I really wish I could have joined you guys.

[glenspeed]

I'll take more this time.

Yes, and this time please get MY car!!!

Seriously your pics came out awesome and you got some excellent shots of the cars (not mine though ha ha). Please take lots so we can share again. I realize no matter how many shots you get, there's always some that you miss, so hopefully this time we can get more.

[STALKER]

Glen,
When you get that BBK, you will be worthy of Rick's photography talents.

[Yorgi]

Glen,
When you get that BBK, you will be worthy of Rick's photography talents.Ouch! whipped

I'll try to get everyone this time... even M3's with undersized corroded brake calipers. snap

At least it won't be cold this time around. woot

[STALKER]

It was way to cold last time for April, but I still had such a good time.
Rick and Glen,
I want to talk to you guys about how you want the day to run on Aug 26th, since you guys are my "go to guys". But it can wait till closer to the event. Have you fun at Fastlaps, did I mention I was very jealous and bitter, lol.
Anyways guys, have a fun and safe time.

[glenspeed]

I'll try to get everyone this time... even M3's with undersized corroded brake calipers. snap

that's just great, thanks Ricky... :sick: :rolleyes: :yak:

[STALKER]

I think it was the undersized bit that pushed Glen over the top Rick. LOL.
On a side note, can one of you guys teach me how to heel and toe on the 26th???

[glenspeed]

For those going from this board, if you want to meet up in the morning for the drive up I'm going to be at Bayview Village in front of Chapters.

Date: June 30th
Where: Bayview Village - Chapters
When: 6:30AM sharp. I leave after 10 mins.

[Yorgi]

For those going from this board, if you want to meet up in the morning for the drive up I'm going to be at Bayview Village in front of Chapters.

Date: June 30th
Where: Bayview Village - Chapters
When: 6:30AM sharp. I leave after 10 mins.

Count me in.

[Yorgi]

I think it was the undersized bit that pushed Glen over the top Rick. LOL.
On a side note, can one of you guys teach me how to heel and toe on the 26th???Oh la la....do not practice heal-and-toe on the track. You will end up in the grass. It's much better to do this on the street when slowing for stop signs etc... then try it on the track.

I think the best way to understand it is to see it. Let me try to find some cool Best Motoring vids where they always show the drivers feet. I'll add them to my FTP server and you can grab them.

[STALKER]

Thanks and good advice, I think that will really improve me times around the track and smooth things out a bit. I have seen many vidz as well, and tried it on the street, with some success, but its just not comfortable yet, plus I dont think Im doing it right, lol.

[glenspeed]

h&t takes a long time to master and for the track you want to be in a position where you don't even have to think about it. at the track I would actually have to think the opposite to NOT h&t it's so ingrained.

agree with Rick, practice on the street (not behind any stopped cars) and get to a point where you can do it for EVERY stop without even trying, then you can take it to the track. the reasons you don't want to be doing it at the track if you are not 100% is 1) easy to lock rears 2) not apply 100% braking force 3) too many other things to think about
remember you are doing alot of things all at once and thinking about whether or not you can brake and downshift at the same time should not be one of them when you are trying to make a corner/curve...
there's lots of explanations on how to h&t properly, but it all boils down to practice, practice, practice...

[glenspeed]

I think the best way to understand it is to see it. Let me try to find some cool Best Motoring vids where they always show the drivers feet. I'll add them to my FTP server and you can grab them.

he he Rick, send some WRC vids and really screw Pej up with left foot braking and h&t LOL

[Santiago]

he he Rick, send some WRC vids and really screw Pej up with left foot braking and h&t LOL

WRC drivers look like tapdancers. LOL

FWIW, if you do a lot of karting you obviously get pretty proficient with the left foot. I do not LFB though (at least not in a RWD car) and stick to h&t when driving at speed.

[STALKER]

he he Rick, send some WRC vids and really screw Pej up with left foot braking and h&t LOL
Thanks, really thanks. Thats is just BBK jealousy talking now. I really want to get this skill down.

[glenspeed]

he he..I'll make you a deal, I'll teach you how to h&t you pay me with your BBK's LOL :thumbsup:

[STALKER]

Some how, I knew that was coming. SG and Topaz calipers will not match, you need Red ones. You are progressively going through the 5 steps of BBK ENVY.
1. Jealousy
2. Denial
3. Bargaining
4. "Gotta have it at any cost" phase
5. Acceptance, without letting the wife know you are getting them.
How about you teach me H&T and I donate 5 bucks to your BBK fund, lol. I really am going to miss going to Fastlaps, be stuck on a plane and in Miami airport while you guys are having fun at the track.

[STALKER]

There is actually a good deal on a set of slotted Stoptechs over at M3forum.com, but the only things is that the calipers are black.

[glenspeed]

yah I saw those stoptechs...they were $3500 USD more than I had to spend on BBK's...

[STALKER]

BBK is ann expensive mod, no doubt.

[Caddyshk]

For those going from this board, if you want to meet up in the morning for the drive up I'm going to be at Bayview Village in front of Chapters.

Date: June 30th
Where: Bayview Village - Chapters
When: 6:30AM sharp. I leave after 10 mins.

I'll be there with bells on...

Db

[STALKER]

Have fun tomorrow guys.

[Caddyshk]

Great day had by all yesterday! Thanks to Glen, the sponsors, support team & instructors! Only major mishap was a 171 km run in with Ontario's finest on the way there - those Leguna Seca Blue M3's really stand out in a crowd. For those following this thread - Glen's new brake pads are outstanding!! I'm sure he'll fill everyone in...

Db

[carbonM3]

great day guys....i wish i could have stayed longer...gotta love clients! anyways, glen, it was amazing as always, and i am craving the next one being set up by pej. it was so much better with dry pavement!!! next up...new brakes!