Rumble at The Strip: Picton Airfield - May 28 & 29

[el_torpedo]

Hey Joe,
I'll be going to the dinner as well, if they can fit me in.
Pete M - MCO

[el_torpedo]

We're up to 23 MCOers indicating they're going! I think this is even better than last year's turn out.

this is going to be awesome

[JoeT]

Dinner attendees:
1. Kreutz
2. Tashko
3. Saj5DJ
4. Snizzoop
5. Sjd +1
6. Roman + 1
7. kool350z
8. Daniel +1
9. notthesnail
10.ElementZ
11. DarcyW
12. JoeT
13. Susan T
14. Adrian
15. Melanie
16. Robin
17. Mike A
18. M H
19. yangsui
20.Travis
21. Geoff
22. Bob H
23. Curt B
24. HKY240ZX
25. VKNOT
26. Alain + 1 + 2 Kids
27. Peter W
28. Dennis + 1 + 1 Child
29. BarbyCar = Gary
30. got_rally + the Asian persuasion
31. MikePerrin (GR hatch STi, new guy)
32. Jordan - MCO
33. Scott - MCO
34. Tim - MCO
35. Simon - MCO
36. Alexei (From the School)
37. Rob L.(added #'32-36)
38. Mike L.
39. Craig
40. Tim
41. Steve
42. ToysRus +1
43. briansexsmith
44. Marsh
45. Al rech
46. Alexi (SPDA - Ottawa)
47. Alex (SJD Buddy)
48. Cliff +1
49. Craig L +4
50. Showlerracing
51. Caveman
52. Webzlinger +1
53. El_Torpedo
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Interesting occurrences regarding giveaways:
http://casc.on.ca/forums/showthread.php ... post185278 See post 61 onwards.. LOL Might as well try.

[Jordan]

Is there anything happening on the Friday night?

[JoeT]

Is there anything happening on the Friday night?

We'll be at the airport setting up the course, you're welcome to come. After that, we're probably heading to "The Loft" for some good local food and frolic. There's also a bunch of folks at Shanonville lapping until early evening, then some of them are joining us.

[Jordan]

Sounds great! I'll try my best to make it out. Where/what is "The Loft" for the uninitiated?

[B Greenaway]

Since you already have an 'STi', there's probably nothing you want at The Loft. However, it is supposed to be the Picton hotspot for local nightlife.

Expect odd numbers of both toes and chromosomes.

Edit: I'll probably be there though

[subaphil]

If you have questions about classing (you thought MCO's approach was complicated?), post up here or at CASC and I'm sure a regionally-experienced conehead will help you out.

I have the class prep shet in my hands, and I'm quite confused. Can somebody figure it out for me?
1992 Miata
1.6 Liter engine (factory internals)
Upgraded Clutch + Lightened Flywheel (10.3 lbs)
Non-Factory Turbo Kit with front mounted intercooler
Piggyback ECU, Custom Tune, extra injector, etc
Custom Downpipe + Custom Exhaust (Cat still there, not deleted)
Aftermarket Air Intake
KYB 8-way adjustable shocks
H & R race springs
Stock swaybars
Wilwood knock-off (KVR Python) front big brake kit
Hawk HPS all arround
Old and hard Bridgestone Potenza RE01R tires (195's only)
Harddog Rollbar
Aftermarket steering wheel and shift knob (no airbag)
Stereo still there, interior still intact.
No lightened mods
Factory seats will be present
Standard battery in it's factory position(not a lightweight Braille unit)
Open Diff from '94-up model

I don't think I missed anything.. feel free to point it out if you know my car better than I do! hahaha
Oh!!!...
Bad driver minus 10 pts

[Chris_A]

Ugh, right, classing...

Pointer to where I can find info on self classing before bothering anyone? Link?

[subaphil]

Ugh, right, classing...

Pointer to where I can find info on self classing before bothering anyone? Link?

I found it in the first post, but I got really confused real fast.. See te third link of the first post.

[subaphil]

Sorry ^^^ I found it after clicking the CASC link found in the first post. Ooops

[schmoo]

Phil,

You start in E Stock. By my read, aftermarket turbos are only allowed in Street Prepared and Mod classes. Take the points prep schedule and see whether you end up in Mod or SP by point count (only 14 points allowed in SP). If you're over 14, you're automatically in MOD. If you're in MOD, I think it's DMOD. This makes sense as your car is kinda like Bill's and he ran DMOD at Nationals last year, I think.

Hopefully, Greg C, Klaus, or one of the other regionally-savvy can validate for you.

[subaphil]

Here's how I see it...
Removal of airbag +1
Rollcage -2
Fire Extinguisher -1
Suspension mods +3
Wider tires +1
Turbo +4
Air Intake +2 (Still required after turbo system?)
Flywheel +2
Total = +10 pts

I assumed the following...
- Removing the sun visors are not considered "weight reduction"
- The "Manifold or Header othert han OEM" is not considered, as it falls under "Turbocharger SYSTEM"

What do these points mean? Naresh says my car starts in D-Class... so D+ 10pts = ?

Thanks,

[Jordan]

Funny post about the STi+loft. Pay it forward I say ... I'm assuming Picton is small enough that we'll be able to find "The Loft" (which is always in quotations) on our own? Strangely, this classy joint doesn't have a website.

SubaPhil - Don't the negative points only come off if you've taken points for weight reduction?

[Snizzoop]

Phil,

If those tires are of a treadwear rating of 140 or greater, then I BELIEVE you can run in the STU (Street Touring Unlimited) class. To be honest, I'm not TOO familiar with the ST classes, you would have to check to see if you have any mods that aren't allowed.

Otherwise, you will be in CSP, or DMOD. It is very common for boosted Miatas to run in CSP. A correction to what was posted earlier: if you have more than 15 points, then you will be forced to DMOD.

Also, Jordan is correct, the negative points can only offset weight reduction points.

[condor888000]

I was just thinking STU might be an option as well.

Wouldn't it be CMOD as his engine is only a 1.6L?

[Snizzoop]

I was just thinking STU might be an option as well.

Wouldn't it be CMOD as his engine is only a 1.6L?

When you are boosted, you have to multiply your actual displacement by 1.4 to calculate your "classing" displacement. Therefore to have a boosted car in CMOD, it would have to have a 1.4ish litre engine.

[Frenchmanremy]

Anyone know of any cheap hotels in the area?

Oh, and +4 for the dinner.

Me and my gf,
Dave and his better half.

[Greg Campbell]

Phil,

Run it in STU, it's a more filled class that you'll have more fun benchmarking against rather than trying to navigate the minefield of PAX/classing.

fun > rules

[condor888000]

Turbo dumps you into BSP I'm afraid....screw it I say. You're not going to win STU, just run that and if people ask plead ignorance.

Chris, S2K would either be AS or BSS or BSP depending on how many points you do. Pretty sure your wheels dump you into BSS automatically though...

[Chris_A]

Thanks Pat. I'll do the points later when I have a moment. Or I should just default to whatever is the "worst" since I have a meeeellllion points.

[condor888000]

Their points are pretty different from ours, I'd add them up.

[subaphil]

Turbo dumps you into BSP I'm afraid....screw it I say. You're not going to win STU, just run that and if people ask plead ignorance.
...

Thanks Pat! I couldn't figure out myself. So I'm BSP (B Street Prepared). Like you said I don't plan in winning anything, just have fun. I just want to simplify Saturday's registration.

[Greg Campbell]

Actually you're CSP; only the mazda speed miata maps to BSP.

See what I mean about the minefield?

[JoeT]

You're in CSP. No worries, see you there.