WILLOW SPIRNGS with WEST COAST RACING Oct 22 & 23.

catwood · October 13, 2011, 07:01:19 AM

Sweet...I have a ton of work to do this weekend, hopefully I can get it all done. The new springs arrived last night along with a set of tires. Prep time!

VIPER28 · October 14, 2011, 06:18:07 PM

Dan,

I don't have a Fire Extinguisher for this race.
Do you know of a good setup for a street Viper?

Thanks,
Angel

PCH VIPER · October 14, 2011, 09:25:12 PM

Hey Angel,
You can put the typical fire extinguisher that mounts right in front of the passenger seat. These usually run about $140 - 170 (I have one that I took out of my car I'll sell you if you want)

The best way to go is the plumbed halon system.

Bottle mounted next to the battery

Fire pull

hard lines to the front of the car

Engine bay nozzles

Nozzle in the foot well

Keep in mind that the fires systems are in the cars for the primary reason of giving you the added minute or two to get out of the car before it is totally engulfed in flames. They generally are not designed to save a car from fire.

1HOTACR · October 15, 2011, 09:43:00 AM

Quote from: VIPER28 on October 14, 2011, 06:18:07 PM
Dan,

I don't have a Fire Extinguisher for this race.
Do you know of a good setup for a street Viper?

Thanks,
Angel

Angel contact Scott Hirko. He can also fix you up with a passenger seat set up this week.
speedtactics.com Glenn........

ViperX · October 15, 2011, 01:40:43 PM

Hi Angel,

The fire "bottle" that mounts to the passenger side front seat "bolts" will satisfy most track outfits if you're just running time trial or lapping sessions but not if you are racing.

I ran with the bottle for quite a while and have fire bottles in Cathy's car and in my black convertible. Just makes sense.

I had the Halon system installed in my ACR as Lance and others have. Brian Kono did a very nice job.

I hope I never have to use it!

Dan <19

VIPER28 · October 15, 2011, 03:58:31 PM

Thank you guys for of all of your input and the pictures posted.

It makes sense to run the fire bottle on this car. The fire supression system looks great, and wouldn't mind running that system when I get my ACR.

See you at Willow Springs.

Angel

catwood · October 15, 2011, 09:39:34 PM

heads up!
I buddy that races stop by tonight while I was prepping the car. Says Willow has been repaved now HOWEVER, his group, the porsche club ran a couple of weeks ago. They had more offs that weekend than ever before and the track was slower than it was before. Let's all be safe. If you have an off, both feet in. Clutch and brake....get the car stopped.

ViperX · October 16, 2011, 10:16:13 AM

Carl,

I've heard the same thing.

Track repaved recently. Traction / feel different than before.

Let's all start out at a medium pace and move up from there.

D

redtanrt10 · October 16, 2011, 11:21:27 AM

Carl/Dan

thanks for the heads up! I hear you Dan about taking it easy, haven't been there in 18 months. I'm going to start in blue and see how the traffic is between blue and red then adjust. Also with your comments I'll be careful not to push others from behind in the fast corners

I'm going to stay with my cousin Friday night in Pasedena, then see you guys early Sunday

Dan, hope you grab that end garage so I can park my trailer close. I'll get a room at your hotel, how about suggesting a dinner spot for all of us?

Carl, looking forward to catching up with you! It will be great to see your red ACR in action, don't think I've seen Dan track it for at least 3 years?

Mike

swisspower · October 16, 2011, 08:44:11 PM

Hi Sidewinders
I`m all signed up and look forward to drive Willow Springs my favorite track after a two year break from it.Was hoping to drive the first time on hoosiers to improve my best lap time (1.33)But had to settle again for Toyo`s R888. Could not find any used or new 315/30/18 Hossier (called Jb racing weekly for a couple of months) Tirerack out till beginning of year.
Is everybody just meeting at the track on Saturday morning at 7:ooam ?
Peter
Aka Swisspower

catwood · October 17, 2011, 06:57:26 AM

I have some extra shaved used Toyo R888 305/335 both 18". I have 2 fronts and 2 rears that I'll have at the track. They are a little old (slow) but will last the weekend. I'm bringing them as back up but if someone wants them I might be convienced to sell them. I would suspect the tire shop would be open but if not there is a tire shop in town. I think both will mount for $15 a tire.

I'll be at the hotel Friday afternoon. I don't know if I'll drop off the car at the track on Friday night or not.

Carl

Banzai Ben · October 17, 2011, 08:46:51 AM

Angel and I are driving out Sat morning. We plan to be there about 7:30. If anyone wants to cruise up with us let us know and we can meet off the 405 or 5 fwy.
I'm staying at the dumpy Carl's motel near the track on Sat night.
Ben

redtanrt10 · October 17, 2011, 12:34:27 PM

Ben, I just booked into Oxford too. I'm staying in Pasadena Friday night, I'm sure you and Angel will fly by me on the 14 Saturday am. Mike

ViperX · October 17, 2011, 05:27:42 PM

Guys,

Cathy and I are driving up Friday and should be at the track by 4:00 PM. Will drop the trailer, then head back to the hotel.

When you guys get up there, look for my Graphite trailer with "Viper" on the sides and back.

Scott P will be in his motor home and should be up Friday PM too.

Could not get a good garage this time (we tried), so no garage at all.

We plan to "Circle the Wagons" somewhere towards the back of the paddock.

Anybody up for dinner on Saturday night at the local Mexican Restaurant?

If so, let us know and we'll try to hold a few tables.

See you at the track,

Dan

catwood · October 17, 2011, 08:17:21 PM

cool, I may drop off at the track Friday night also if I can get there early enough. I'm meeting my friend Steve from SLO. Dinner might be in the cards though steve for what ever reason wants to go to Barones. Maybe we can do that Friday night and hook up with you all for mexican.