Mr. Ed Posted August 25, 2015 Report Posted August 25, 2015 I would love to borrow it All we have to do it figure out somewhere to meet for the transfer. I'm pretty busy this week, but so far next week looks better. Obviously there's no rush.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Posted August 25, 2015 All we have to do it figure out somewhere to meet for the transfer. I'm pretty busy this week, but so far next week looks better. Obviously there's no rush. Ok, I wouldn't want to take it too early anyway. Any chance you'll be coming to the coding party on Oct 4? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted August 25, 2015 Report Posted August 25, 2015 Ok, I wouldn't want to take it too early anyway. Any chance you'll be coming to the coding party on Oct 4? Probably not, since I don't have a MINI any more. You're welcome to get the mount any time. Heck, if you'd like, I'll sell it to you for $10 (new it was a lot more than that). I don't use it, and have installed a dash cam in the windshield.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Posted August 26, 2015 Is this limited to MINIs only? I know Phil had previously raced Lotus cars also. I sent in my registration and asked this question in the email. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted August 27, 2015 Report Posted August 27, 2015 I sent in my registration and asked this question in the email. Please let us all know if he'll accept non-MINIs. I know, it's heresy.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Posted August 27, 2015 NON MINIs are allowed!!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted August 27, 2015 Report Posted August 27, 2015 NON MINIs are allowed!!!! Cool :rock: I'll call Phil and see if I can enter my GT (Mustang, not the MINI one). I'm hoping I won't need a roll bar since it's a convertible. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the info! Ed
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Posted August 27, 2015 Cool :rock: I'll call Phil and see if I can enter my GT (Mustang, not the MINI one). I'm hoping I won't need a roll bar since it's a convertible. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the info! Ed He allows convertibles without a roll bar. I asked in the past about bringing Tigger. He said it's because he carries the insurance. Make sure you tell him you're from DCMM. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted August 27, 2015 Report Posted August 27, 2015 He allows convertibles without a roll bar. I asked in the past about bringing Tigger. He said it's because he carries the insurance. Make sure you tell him you're from DCMM. To use a word that apparently just made it into the Oxford dictionary, but is completely inappropriate for someone of my advanced years, Awesomesauce! Thanks, Ali... you made my day! Ed
SchnuppDawg77 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 He allows convertibles without a roll bar. I asked in the past about bringing Tigger. He said it's because he carries the insurance. Make sure you tell him you're from DCMM. Did he give DCMM a discount in any way already sent in my money
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Posted August 29, 2015 Did he give DCMM a discount in any way already sent in my money No discounts, I just want him to know we're supporting the event Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
SchnuppDawg77 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 No discounts, I just want him to know we're supporting the event ok didnt think so, cant wait
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Posted August 31, 2015 For people with Non MINIs Phil asks that you call him and speak to him when you register. His number is on the registration form and in the event description Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted September 2, 2015 Report Posted September 2, 2015 It's been several years since I was there, and I can't remember... where are most folks staying the night before and after? My google-fu is weak and I can't find a satisfactory result. Plus, it would be more fun to stay with the group.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Posted September 2, 2015 It's been several years since I was there, and I can't remember... where are most folks staying the night before and after? My google-fu is weak and I can't find a satisfactory result. Plus, it would be more fun to stay with the group. Mark and I are staying at the accommodations at the track. As of yesterday there were 3 rooms left at $120 a night. We're just staying for Sunday night. I think Brent is staying someone less expensive. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted September 2, 2015 Report Posted September 2, 2015 Mark and I are staying at the accommodations at the track. As of yesterday there were 3 rooms left at $120 a night. We're just staying for Sunday night. I think Brent is staying someone less expensive. Thanks! I'm still working with Phil to see if he can let my car enter, since it doesn't have a roll bar. Yes, he has been able to allow other convertibles without roll bars, but they were all low powered, vintage or otherwise slow and unlikely to roll over. I'd like to think I am unlikely to roll, but it's up to the track management to make the call. If they make an exception for Phil (and me), it might set a precedent that could prove a problem in the future. I'll understand if they don't allow me in. In my favor is that I've been on the track twice before, and done pretty well with no problems.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks! I'm still working with Phil to see if he can let my car enter, since it doesn't have a roll bar. Yes, he has been able to allow other convertibles without roll bars, but they were all low powered, vintage or otherwise slow and unlikely to roll over. I'd like to think I am unlikely to roll, but it's up to the track management to make the call. If they make an exception for Phil (and me), it might set a precedent that could prove a problem in the future. I'll understand if they don't allow me in. In my favor is that I've been on the track twice before, and done pretty well with no problems. ahhh thanks for the explanation. I hope you get in Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted September 2, 2015 Report Posted September 2, 2015 Mark and I are staying at the accommodations at the track. As of yesterday there were 3 rooms left at $120 a night. We're just staying for Sunday night. I think Brent is staying someone less expensive. Having done Phil Wicks twice, I would highly recommend staying Monday night, as well. You will be completely wiped out and having to drive 4 hours home will be absolutely miserable.
Mr. Ed Posted September 2, 2015 Report Posted September 2, 2015 Having done Phil Wicks twice, I would highly recommend staying Monday night, as well. You will be completely wiped out and having to drive 4 hours home will be absolutely miserable. ^^^ +1
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Posted September 2, 2015 Having done Phil Wicks twice, I would highly recommend staying Monday night, as well. You will be completely wiped out and having to drive 4 hours home will be absolutely miserable. Would love to but we can't take two days off of work Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 After several phone calls, and a few emails, I got a partial answer from Phil this morning. I can attend in my Mustang (convertible, no roll bar) but I'll have to sign the big waiver (not the usual one)... Phil's insurance won't cover me, and the track's insurance won't either. My auto policy definitely won't. So if I go, I'll check into a one day HPDE policy, probably from Lockton, to offset the potential liability. I'm still waiting to hear from Phil about who he uses for insurance. Fingers crossed!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Posted September 30, 2015 After several phone calls, and a few emails, I got a partial answer from Phil this morning. I can attend in my Mustang (convertible, no roll bar) but I'll have to sign the big waiver (not the usual one)... Phil's insurance won't cover me, and the track's insurance won't either. My auto policy definitely won't. So if I go, I'll check into a one day HPDE policy, probably from Lockton, to offset the potential liability. I'm still waiting to hear from Phil about who he uses for insurance. Fingers crossed! Geesh this has been such an ordeal for you Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Mr. Ed Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Geesh this has been such an ordeal for you And understandably so. But, as with all things, if it's meant to be... I'll probably make the final decision early next week, based on all the variables. I really want/need to get this car on a track to get used to all the electronic nannies (and there are several of them... some can be adjusted or even disabled). My old R56 was simple... relatively light weight, very nimble, manual, 106 whp. Not much that could go wrong. With this new Mustang I can overcome the auto tranny hesitation by paddle shifting, but the throttle by wire, filtered through several electronic gatekeepers, is less predictable. If the car had less power, this wouldn't be an issue. But IF I get into a situation where I need to steer with the rear end, I want some muscle memory to help keep me on track (literally and figuratively). This isn't something I want to figure out on the street. I'm guessing it's a very fine line between a happy ending and an expensive conclusion. Take a look at the you tube videos of unhappy endings with Mustangs, and you'll understand. In pretty much every case, the conclusion was the direct result of bad decision making. I'd like to avoid that. :laugh:
Mr. Ed Posted October 8, 2015 Report Posted October 8, 2015 Finally resolved. I feel like a hula hoop champion after jumping through hoops. Ali, are you ready? Need any help prepping your car? Just holler if you do. Can't wait... getting super excited. VIR is a terrific track, and Phil's school is terrific. Great instructors, really nice setting, and Phil and Noreen (Mrs. Wicks) are the nicest folks ever. There might still be room if anybody else wants to go... you'll be glad you did! :rock:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Posted October 8, 2015 Finally resolved. I feel like a hula hoop champion after jumping through hoops. Ali, are you ready? Need any help prepping your car? Just holler if you do. Can't wait... getting super excited. VIR is a terrific track, and Phil's school is terrific. Great instructors, really nice setting, and Phil and Noreen (Mrs. Wicks) are the nicest folks ever. There might still be room if anybody else wants to go... you'll be glad you did! :rock: River is going to Passport Monday for the prep and checkover. It sounds like a pretty basic prep. I'm really looking forward to it Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
