Capitol anyone?

I'm game. You get your clutch done?

When do you plan on going?

Pete

I might go...want to see if the pulley will make a difference.

My clutch still sucks! But I might as well burn the thing to hell. :)

Word, I'll be there this weekend with my AWD buddies.

AWD :flipa:

Talking Friday night though.

I would go any other weekend -- gotta get up early sat. for summit point

i'll go friday, it's actually my bday:)

I'm hoping to break into the 13's this time, I *think* I can pull it off, I just got to drain some oil to save some weight.

Originally posted by vjlax18
Talking Friday night though.


Yah, that'ld be the 5th.

Its going to be sooooo packed!

Originally posted by GreekM3
i'll go friday, it's actually my bday:)

I'm hoping to break into the 13's this time, I *think* I can pull it off, I just got to drain some oil to save some weight.

Just make sure you dont drain all of it out of the turbo! I did that once and BAM, no more turbo. :( Now I have to run my stupid n/a M3 around.

Im surprised you arent trying to hit 12's or 11's with your set up. Are you babying it?













:devillook


Oh, and on-topic, if you ever go on a Saturday or Sunday, lemme know. I think any track is better than the craptacular 75/80.

Capitol isn't much better so I've heard. And I'll be getting there right when they open. Although my 2 bent wheels may not feel too good at 100mph :(

Well then, perhaps a trip to MIR is in order this year? I recall James trying to do that last year but noone could get their schedules together. At any rate I was planning on heading down there some time, it's a long drive though so hopefully nothing breaks.

Originally posted by Mikey52
Just make sure you dont drain all of it out of the turbo! I did that once and BAM, no more turbo. :( Now I have to run my stupid n/a M3 around.

Im surprised you arent trying to hit 12's or 11's with your set up. Are you babying it?

:rolleyes: dude STFU you never had a turbo and never will!!!!:D



John-I got an extra set of rimzzzzz if you need them.


What time do they open? I can finally get there at a decent hour this time:cool:

Sardil you coming out? I want to see that thing run!

Cool. I think I'll be alright with mine, but I'm only going to run a couple times anyway. I can't wait to get a new clutch and see what this thing will run.

what time does it open at? Maybe we can run side-by-side if we're there early enough;)

Gates open at 5, and racing starts at 5:30.

Their first day open is supposed to be the 7th, but I know they were open the 29th.

i may go

meathead

thanks :)

meatHead

MEATHondaEAD

very funny hahahahahahhahahahahhahahhahahqhhah dick

I might come down.

I will try to make it. I havent met many of you, and Capital is pretty close to my house. I'd like to break into the13's as well but didnt have any luck last year, maybe this year will be different :) . Wouldnt hurt to try a better preped track like MIR, but havent found time in the past.
Christian

I might go-depends on how jet lagged I still feel.

Actually it is supposed rain this Friday. :dunno

Looks like it's going to rain...

Are we sure it's going to be open? I don't want to take off of work early and discover that they are not open.

Pete

I just checked their site:

"Capitol Raceway 's
Opening day will be Sunday March 7th for Test & Tune from 12 to 5 (gates open at 11:30)
TEST &TUNE 2004 $20 TO RACE $10 TO WATCH."

www.capitolraceway.com

Looks like their first Test and Tune is on Sunday, according to their site.

Edit: I just looked at their site again and looks like they HAD a test and tune last Sunday because of the good weather. Maybe someone should call before we go down there.

It's gonna rain

I'll go next time it's not raining. See if I can better my last run on the bike from 4 years ago.

John

Originally posted by SoloII///M
I'll go next time it's not raining. See if I can better my last run on the bike from 4 years ago.

John

That's cool if you feel that you need a motorcycle to keep up. :D :stickoutt

Guys, I know it's been a long Winter and all, but remember to update your Excuses Spreadsheet.

My new one is, "Yeah, but you guys have 2 more cylinders than I do.:rolleyes: ". How is that one??

Originally posted by Jed
That's cool if you feel that you need a motorcycle to keep up. :D :stickoutt

More like I can't afford to break the M3 - drag racing is just too hard on tires / clutches / drivetrain.

The motorcycle is bulletproof - it's got a built clutch and a new rear tire. :evil2

(and yea, I do need a m/c to keep up) :)

Originally posted by SoloII///M
More like I can't afford to break the M3 - drag racing is just too hard on tires / clutches / drivetrain.

The motorcycle is bulletproof - it's got a built clutch and a new rear tire. :evil2

(and yea, I do need a m/c to keep up) :)

Eh, just autox the bike. :eek:

He'd get his ass kicked if he AutoXed the bike.

More like my ass would be on the pavement after the first turn :stickoutt

Originally posted by SoloII///M
More like my ass would be on the pavement after the first turn :stickoutt

Evel Knievel would do it. Scared? Chicken? Bock! Bock!

Ok, back on topic (after I hijacked it)

Just talked to Capitol.

IF the weather is good tomorrow, they WILL be open for a test and tune. And it will be open on Sunday for test and tune as well.

I'll call them again tomorrow afternoon to confirm if they will be open. I think the weather is supposed to be nice.

Stay tuned.

AWESOME, they could be empty compared to the other times we've been there because it's not on their website. WOOO WOOO

Let me know, I still wanna go.

Pete

Edit: I just checked the weather and we should be in the clear. It is only supposed to be cloudy and 61 degrees.

Jed (and John V. & Andy & any other Columbia folks) maybe we can meet again somewhere in Columbia and head down together?

Glenn-

We can meet up at the Best Buy like last time if you want.

I want to see what kind of difference taking my exhaust off has done to my car since it "feels" slower without it. The pullies and throttle body did squat for the car and doesn't make up for the exhaust. I might have to use up all the washer fluid to lighten up the car.

That's it! My excuse!!!! Yeah... I am going to be slower tomorrow because I don't have my Rogue DMS exhaust. So if I get a bad time, that is why. And I pull a time faster than my best of 14.918 then I am a superior driver. Ahhhhhhhh! Making myself feel better already!!!!

Back up excuses:

1) Rear tires are bald
2) I slammed the limiter in 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
3) I gained weight since my last time at the strip
4) I blew my launch (a classic)
5) tomorrow's weather is hotter and more humid than last time

My excuse: I drive the 318 of the 3 series :D

Pete

Originally posted by Teuton
My excuse: I drive the 318 of the 3 series :D

Pete

No. Eric drives the 318 of the 3 series.

Excuse... DENIED!

But my car is the 318 of it's time. Hah!:biglaughb

Pete

Originally posted by Teuton
But my car is the 318 of it's time. Hah!:biglaughb

Pete

Trim level wise, but it still has a 6-cylinder.

318=3 series with 1.8 or 1.9 4 cyl.

TA-DOW! :alright

Bottom line: 323is=Slow.

Pete

Originally posted by Teuton
Bottom line: 323is=Slow.

Pete

Really bottom line: 318is=Slower

---Eric

Originally posted by AlfaEric
Really bottom line: 318is=Slower

---Eric

:lol:

Does that mean your coming?

Pete

Originally posted by AlfaEric
Really bottom line: 318is=Slower

---Eric

Subterrean line: Alfa and Explorer=Slowest

Eric-you bringing the 318is???

Originally posted by Teuton
:lol:

Does that mean your coming?

Pete

That depends, what time are you leaving from Bethesda?

---Eric

No later than 4:00 pm

Pete

Originally posted by Teuton
No later than 4:00 pm

Pete

Hmmm... I would have to leave for work by 6:30 (and still leave work early). I think you can count me out but I'll try to go in early. It probably isn't the best idea to run with my suspension anyway.

---Eric

You don't need stiff suspension to go straight. In fact the softer suspension should allow you to launch better. Better weight transfer to the rear.

Pete

Originally posted by Teuton
You don't need stiff suspension to go straight. In fact the softer suspension should allow you to launch better. Better weight transfer to the rear.

Pete

Dang, there goes my excuse...:D

I guess I'll have to use the classic "I've got a stock 318is" or I'll blame it on my idle problem.

If I don't have any meetings in the afternoon I could probably leave early. Unfortunately I won't know until tomorrow.

---Eric

I *HAVE* and excuse... it goes something like this:

The hoses that connect all of the shit under my M50 manifold are all collapsing, and dat shit ain't good.

On another note, I fixed a vacumn leak, and replaced the Slave Cylinder.

I'm bringing my helmet just in case :D

Originally posted by vjlax18
I'm bringing my helmet just in case :D

:clap:

I *might* swap my 17's on for tommrow...when I ran with my 18's last time my lowest time was a 14.35 or something. I wouldn't think that my 18's would slow me down that much considering they are lighter then my 17's:confused: :(

what time are people arriving? I will be coming out to meet Jed and Pete ... and bringing a friend with his c32 amg.

Originally posted by NoSoup4U
what time are people arriving? I will be coming out to meet Jed and Pete ... and bringing a friend with his c32 amg.

I hope to be there at 6:30 at the very latest.

I'm leaving work early to try to make it there by 5:00. We'll see. Has anyone confirmed they will be open?


Pete

My afternoon meeting was cancelled! Looks like you can count me in. :clap:

Someone please call and verify they are open. I don't want to drive out there to look at a closed gate (again).

---Eric

edit: Well, spoke to a different person ... at 410-793-0661, she said they were not open tonight, "not quite warm enough" were her exact words? :confused: ... I think today is like 68 degrees plus, how much warmer do they want?

It will be colder on Sunday than it is today ... :confused: ...

someone else call and verify .. 1410-721-7281 is their hotline number.

Eh, if it does rain and it is closed, we can take it to the streetzzzz.

Racing in the rain on public roads is fun and safe. :)

I can't wait to see what my LIGHTWEIGHT / / / M3 steering wheel and Alcantra shift and e-brake boots do for my car.

If I don't see any improvement, I'm gonna get my money back from Sunir for the steering wheel!!!!:mad:

Originally posted by NoSoup4U
edit: Well, spoke to a different person ... at 410-793-0661, she said they were not open tonight, "not quite warm enough" were her exact words? :confused: ... I think today is like 68 degrees plus, how much warmer do they want?

It will be colder on Sunday than it is today ... :confused: ...

someone else call and verify .. 1410-721-7281 is their hotline number.

You mean I woke up and got to work early for nothing!?!?!

---Eric

Originally posted by AlfaEric
You mean I woke up and got to work early for nothing!?!?!

---Eric

*Pointing at Eric*

[Nelson from the "Simpsons" voice]
HAHA!
[/Nelson from the "Simpsons" voice]

Originally posted by Jed
*Pointing at Eric*

<Nelson from the "Simpsons" voice>
HAHA!
</Nelson from the "Simpsons" voice>

:bawl

---Eric

I just called 410-793-0661 which is their weekday line and talked to the lady who runs the track and now she says it is NOT open. They didn't call anyone to work the track. WTF!

Originally posted by Jed
I just called 410-793-0661 which is their weekday line and talked to the lady who runs the track and now she says it is NOT open. They didn't call anyone to work the track. WTF!

:mad:

Well, I guess there is always happy hour. Any suggestions?

---Eric

Plan "B": Beers and laughs in Baltimore?

Canton (Claddagh? Cosmopolitan?) Water Street? Fed Hill (Rope Walk)?

James-

I still need to meet up with you tonight.

Originally posted by Jed
Plan "B": Beers and laughs in Baltimore?

Canton (Claddagh? Cosmopolitan?) Water Street? Fed Hill (Rope Walk)?

James-

I still need to meet up with you tonight.

I guess I don't need to leave work early but I'm definately up for a couple beers.

---Eric

ASSHOLES!!!!! Maybe I'll go up to Cecil County Drag Way. :mad:

Doh!

Let's just keep calling her and bug the crap out of her until they open.

YEAH!!!!

They should open it just for us dagnabit!:biglaughb

Pete

Damn it!! And I wanted to go there to smoke some M3s. Oh well, I guess I can't now that they are closed.:dunno

My new excuse, "I would've....but they were closed". :D

Just use different accents to throw her off.

"Howdy lil' lady! Is yer track open tunight so's I c'n run muh El Camino???"

"Yo yo! 'Sup bitch! Izzzz da trizack open to run mah whip???"

I was going to pull a 13.0 tonight, because the moon was aligned with the Earth just perfectly. oh well.:dunno

I just called Capitol and this is how it went:

"Hello, are you guys op..."

"No"

:laugh

DENIED!

:lol:

I'm probably going to go on Sunday. Anyone else wanna go?

I'll be in Delawhore

Sweet! This means I can photoshop my timeslips after I scan them and with no witnesses there to dispute me...

Oops! I mean...

I even borrowed Bill's camera mount for tonight and they closed :(

I'll go.

Pete

It might be raining on sunday :( It looks like we might have to wait a week or two, darn it;)

Originally posted by vjlax18
:lol:

You should get an award for the use of this smiley. ;)

Hey, I'll go to the strip. Seriously. When are you guys thinking of going? Jed, shoot me a call if you head down.

Originally posted by SoloII///M
You should get an award for the use of this smiley. ;)

Hey, I'll go to the strip. Seriously. When are you guys thinking of going? Jed, shoot me a call if you head down.

Hey JV-

If we go, might go tomorrow morning. I think I might go back to Summit and catch a ride with David during his run and see if I can get a touring lap just to get re-aquainted with the track. I'll give you a call tomorrow if I go.