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  2. What did you do to your Mini today?

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    This past weekend :top:

     

    power steering fan

    lower springs

    Koni Yellow shocks

    Driver side parcel shelf

    Hella Horn upgrade

    replaced tail lights (one was busted, did both to match)

    oil change

    Bypass valve

    cleaned throttle body

    new indy 500s on OEM wheels

     

    Things that remain:

    Build rear koni shocks and install

    weld up new exhaust and install

    wash car (in and out)

    install roof rack and basket

    Pack for the dragon

  3. MOTD 15 Lodging

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    Checking to see if anyone has a bed/room available...not sure how things are shaping with the big cabin. Apparently my name wasn't on the waiting list from last year, so I'm hoping to talk with Lacey tomorrow (fingers crossed)

  5. Figuring out my Class (AutoX)

    in Competitive Driving

    Posted

    Taken from NAM: Here

     

    If you do the pulley, you'll skip right over STX and DSP, and go straight to Street Mod without collecting $200.

     

     

    The following isn't meant to be all inclusive, but rather a basic overview of the SCCA Classing related to the MINI. The 2007 SCCA Solo Rules (PDF link) dictate explicitely what can and can not be done to the cars in each class and which cars can race in which classes.

     

     

    Stock -> Street Touring -> Street Prepared -> Street Modified

     

    Classing generally follows the path outlined above, with each class generally permitting more modifications (the major exception being tires).

     

    Stock Class

     

    COOPER = H-Stock (HS)

    COOPER S = G-Stock (GS)

    06 JCW = B-Stock (BS)

     

    Permitted Modifications

    Any Struts - including adjustable damping

    Any FRONT swaybar

    Panel Air Filter

    Cat-back exhaust

    Harnesses (Quick-fit or similar) and C.G. Locks

    Wheels must be stock size and stock offset within 5mm. This means 15x5.5 and 16x6.5 for the MC and 16x6.5 and 17x7 for the MCS.

    R-compound Tires - Hoosier A6, Kumho V710, or similar. Street tires are also acceptable, but won't be very competitive since race tires are permitted in this class.

    Brake pads may be replaced

    Spare tire and tool kit may be removed

    Roll bars or roll cages may be added

    airbags may not be removed

    Basically, that's about the extent of the modifications that can be done. Lowering Springs, Rear Sway Bars, camber plates, camber links, cone filters, lighter seats, interior gutting, headwork, cams, engine dampeners, USS, Strut Braces, BBK's, brake stiffeners, slotted rotors, etc..... ARE NOT PERMITTED IN STOCK CLASS.

     

     

     

    Street Touring

     

    COOPER = Street Touring Stock (STS)

    COOPER S = Street Touring Extreme (STX)

     

    Permitted Modifications

    All of the STOCK class modifications with the exception of tires

    Tires in street touring must have a wear rating above 140

    Tires may but up to 225 wide in STS and 245 wide in STX.

    Wheels may be up to 7.5" wide for STS and 8.0" wide for STX

    Coilovers, rear swaybars, camber plates, camber links, are all OK in STS.

    You may have non stock seats, but you must still have the same number of functional seats. This means you can not gut your interior, but you may put in lighter racing buckets if you'd like.

    The air conditioning may be removed.

    Cone filters are acceptable

    Spoilers/splitters may be added

    cross drilled/slotted rotors

    lightweight batteries are ok as long as voltage remains the same

    batteries may be relocated

    Limited Slip Differentials may be added (STX)

    Street Prepared

     

    COOPER = F Street Prepared (FSP)

    COOPER S and JCW and JCW GP = D Street Prepared (DSP)

     

    Permitted Modifications

    Anything permitted in Stock or Street Touring is basically ok in Steet Prepared.

    Race Tires may be used

    Any wheel width, size, or offset may be used

    Cross drilled and slotted rotors are ok, BBK's are not.

    Bump stops may be altered or removed

    Street Modified

     

    COOPER = Street Modified (SM)

    COOPER S = Street Modified (SM)

     

    Permitted Modifications

    All stock, street touring, and street prepared modifications are permitted.

    IF YOU HAVE AN MCS WITH AN AFTERMARKET REDUCTION PULLEY YOUR MINI IS IN STREET MODIFIED.

    BBK's

    Cams and head work

    *** IF YOU HAVE A JCW GP: currently the only class you are permitted to run in is DSP

  7. Figuring out my Class (AutoX)

    in Competitive Driving

    Posted

    Maybe nationally, but probably not at a small event. People who start modding their cars without thinking about car classing tend to over mod and end up in crazy advance classes (done this many times). So at smaller events, you typically have these "extreme cars" with novice drivers (myself included).

     

    I can see this being the case at MOTD, a lot of these cars are over done, and maybe 5% of them actually race.

     

     

    Good luck, have fun, and bring back a trophy for DCMM!!

     

    I'm really looking forward to just improving my driving, should help with quick reaction times while driving (and track days). Not too concerned with classing honestly...just some good times behind the wheel. I guess the way HSCC is running the show i'll be putting a "N" for novice before the class level.

     

    according to SCCA rules, from what i've read, it doesn't take much to bump from one level to the next.

  9. Figuring out my Class (AutoX)

    in Competitive Driving

    Posted

    Hello Competitive family,

     

    I'm really struggling determining my AutoX class. Working through the SCCA rule book, I believe my car will be 'DS', 'FP', and 'DSP".

     

    I'm hoping to have this nailed down so I can print letters and numbers before doing my first AutoX at MOTD this year. (yes, i am novice).

     

    Could someone help me out? i've included a list of Mods to the car below.

     

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    R53 MCS

    CAI

    16% Pulley

    Bypass Valve (Detroit Tuned)

    Flashpoint MKII Header (WMW)

    JCW exhaust

    Koni Yellow Shocks(Dampen adjustable)

    H&R Lowersprings

    Fix Camberplates (front only)

    Adjustable 22mm Rear Swaybar

    ----------------------------------

     

    Thank you for any assistance, I'm still reading/reasearching...not trying to dump this on anyone.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Ross

  11. MOTD 15 Lodging

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    I was just talking with Xiek, he has a room available (2 beds). I was fortunate enough to have the same luck last year. His cabin in Fontana Village that is walking distance from Vendor Row and were the majority of the events take place.

     

    Reach out to him on Facebook (Jason Xiek) and tell him Ross sent you about the room. Price is extremely cost efficient considering the prices for rooms at the resort! :top:

  13. BOTD? and Monday Caravan

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    I'm actually heading down on Monday, since i'm coming from Baltimore I'm looking into be through DC and on Skyline Drive around 0530-0600. That's the goal at least. If you're looking at my route, understand this has Skyline (Rt33), BOTD (Rt16), and the Snake (Rt421) all 'en route' to Fontana. It says 15hrs, but I'll be cutting that number down a little ;) :motor:

     

    Also, I was thinking about doing the Back of the Dragon on the way back up on Sunday. Anyone interested do a detour pass on it with me?

     

    Here's my Route if interested: Here

  14. caravan thread

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    Looks like I'll be heading down on Monday, Coming from Baltimore,MD>Abington, VA>Mountain City, NC (Hitting Spoon Gap & the Snake)>Fontana Restort, NC.

     

    Debating on hitting Skyline Drive on the way down, Did it last year (for the first time) but it was real foggy...

     

    I would more than welcome company :top: :motor:

  15. GAS GIFT CARDS FOR BARRY AND ROBIN

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    I'll be collecting gas gift cards for B & R again this year. For those of you planning to attend the Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday night, please give them to me then.

    I collected over $200 worth of cards last year, I'd like to equal or better that amount if possible. TIA

     

    Always thought that is a great idea! Any particular pump brand?

     

    BTW, you are in Severna Park? I live just north of you (work in Annapolis)!!:rock:

  25. Help with new shoes

    in Competitive Driving

    Posted

    Hello all, especially you competive drivers!

     

    I need a little forward planning advice in regards to wheel and tire setup. Here's what I currently have:

    16x6.5 et40 Tire Size 205/50R16 (Currently with Winter Tires- possibily last season on them)

    17x7 et48 Tire Size 205/45R17 (OEM Stock wheels- need new tires)

     

    With the exising intention/need of dailying, which Wheel should get the tire upgrade for the new year. I've been leaning towards either Continental ExtremeContact Sports or DWS tires. I'll be doing "spirited" runs (MOTD), possible AutoX and maybe a couple of track days.

     

    I have been weighing on the idea of getting a good set of 16x8 or 16x7.5 race tims and slapping a set of RE71Rs on it, but current budget says no (maybe after taxes are all sorted out). I think if I went with the 16sIi have (due to how much lighter they are then the 17s, i would think about getting some spacers to help push the grip surface out a little further.

     

    I'd really appreciate your input...

     

    Thank you in advance.

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