Goodguys orange county/anyone attending?

[Later-A-body]

I decided to sign up for the Goodguys O.C. event mainly because of the Street Challenge/Autocross event. I attended the Del Mar show to watch the autocross, and it looked like a lot of fun. I have not tried to autocross before, but built my car with the purpose of autocross/road course/drag racing. I was hoping to meet some of the PT members while at the show if they are attending. I will be easy to spot since I am sure I have the only pro-touring '73 Pontiac Grand Am. Thanks.

[rrunner68]

Yes, a bunch of us from Del Mar will also be at OC. Will be good to see you there. I always bring spare parts and tools, so If you need anything, just ask.

[Later-A-body]

That's great. I appreciate the offer. Looking forward to meeting some of the local PT crowd.

[Steve1968LS2]

After last night's sucess it looks like I will be there with Penny to drive the autocross..

[Nessumsar]

I might be there, dependant on a few things..

I do want to flog on my car some more!

[Chad-1stGen]

I will be there for more fun!

[mpozzi]

A little bird whispered in my ear about a ringer in the Editor's Challenge ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[dogz67chevelle]

My car is looking for a good beating, so I'll be there!

deanna

[turbo kid]

I waiting for Chicago

[Steve1968LS2]

A little bird whispered in my ear about a ringer in the Editor's Challenge ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

lol.. what sucks is that both Licata and Henry (from Chevy High) both have tricked out modern cars.. Nick's 01 Z28 and Henry's C5 Z06 that just got the fancy suspension treatment..

And on Monday I'm fixing Nick's power steering... why? lol

I need to go borrow a zonda.. or a little Lotus with an american engine... know anyone with a monster miata?

[Chad-1stGen]

LoL you know after all the work you don't want to drive anything but penny

[Ron.in.SoCal]

lol.. what sucks is that both Licata and Henry (from Chevy High) both have tricked out modern cars.. Nick's 01 Z28 and Henry's C5 Z06 that just got the fancy suspension treatment..

And on Monday I'm fixing Nick's power steering... why? lol

I need to go borrow a zonda.. or a little Lotus with an american engine... know anyone with a monster miata?

Yeah and Henry's been practicing on 'our' track (El Toro), right? Looking forward to seeing that car run in OC...

[mpozzi]

Those three (Henry, Nick, and Steve) are no couch potatoes behind the wheel of anything they drive. They'll have their work cut out for them and if anyone thinks the Editor's Challenge is going to be boring, it'll be anything but!!

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[DFRESH]

I'll be there with Apollo 13--the succsessfull failure---should be a great time. Looking forward to seeing everyone---

Doug

[DFRESH]

After last night's sucess it looks like I will be there with Penny to drive the autocross..


At last! That's great Steve---save a seat for me on the Auto X--I'm sure I will weep with sorrow after a ride with you and having to climb back into mine. Are BOS guys coming along? I tried to put his name but it edits it out upon posting--LOL

Doug

[Fesler built]

We will be there with the rig set up come by and say hi.

[73GA]

Man, I envy you guys! Any chance of anyone recording some of the action for those not attending? Any and all clips appreciated!

[Matt@BOS]

Are BOS guys coming along? I tried to put his name but it edits it out upon posting--LOL

Doug

Haha, **** or should I say D!ck will be up at Costa Mesa, since we're taking our Camaro up. I'm not sure if the rest of the guys are going though.

Should be fun!

Matt

[Later-A-body]

Regarding the video footage...Since I have zero video footage of my car, I would be willing to pay anyone, or buy a beer or 2..3..4..5 who is willing to take the time to do it. Maybe I can get a friend to go to the show and take some footage.

[Steve1968LS2]

Regarding the video footage...Since I have zero video footage of my car, I would be willing to pay anyone, or buy a beer or 2..3..4..5 who is willing to take the time to do it. Maybe I can get a friend to go to the show and take some footage.

Sure deal.. we can slap on a GoPro too.. just ask me at the event :)

[Later-A-body]

Steve: Thanks for the offer. That would be great. Looking forward to this event in a big way.

[Chad-1stGen]

Man, I envy you guys! Any chance of anyone recording some of the action for those not attending? Any and all clips appreciated!

Here you go. I'm in the middle of uploading 4 HD clips to Vimeo as we speak of last months Del Mar Autocross. It can tide you over and get the rest of us pumped to attend.

People, Vimeo rocks for video quality. All of these vids are from a cheap point and shoot camera.

Though i really wish the embed code from vimeo worked on this site!

So far just the video of Kyle Tucker trying to break into the 29 second club has finished converting.

http://www.vimeo.com/11390487

[DFRESH]

That's cool Chad--thanks for sharing it---forgot how loose Kyle was on a couple of those runs---he certainly does it with style. I really need a posi man--the other "Chad" is going to have a ball with me again at Costa Mesa---

Doug

[Chad-1stGen]

Ok my Camaro vid finished uploading. Its a vid of my second best run. Ran a 32.3 beating Mary Pozzi's time in my own car which felt good (no offense Mary). I've fixed a nagging gas pedal issue so I will probably ask her to drive again one of these times :p

http://www.vimeo.com/11390681

EDIT: the vid of Stacy Tucker taking my fiance for a ride finished uploading. Here ya go

http://www.vimeo.com/11390872

EDIT: Make sure you guys select HD and expand the screen. Vimeo owns!

EDIT: (again lol)

I LOVE MIKE MAIERS 66 STANG! This thing is sexy going around the cones!

http://www.vimeo.com/11391052

I really like how planted it looks doing the left hander right in front of me.

[Later-A-body]

Does anyone know if the track configuration used at Del Mar, will be the same one used at Costa Mesa?

[79-TA]

Does anyone know if the track configuration used at Del Mar, will be the same one used at Costa Mesa?


Here's the configuration that was used last year. It'll probably be very similar this year. However it may differ, you can count on it being some variation of the peanut shape. It is helpful to study Mary's approach to the course. The nice thing about the Goodguys courses is that their small size makes them very easy to learn.

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[-The Stig-]

I'll be there with the G8... The Half-Car is still missing... half it's pieces.

With the new goodies it should make for a fun time, although it being a big car, I doubt I'll be able to hustle it around anywhere near competitive... I'm guessing she'll want to break lose on the big sweepers.

Anybody want to go for a ride in the Drift Taxi? lol

Mary knows what I'm talking about... she got a bit slideways with my car at Pleasanton last year.

[rrunner68]

I don't think you'd be able to run the G8, cars have to be registered for the show to compete.

[Chad-1stGen]

I don't think you'd be able to run the G8, cars have to be registered for the show to compete.

According to Goodguys side re: Costa Mesa


All years American made & American powered Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Trucks and Specialty Cars welcome.

[Nessumsar]

Yep, he ran it last year! Put down a pretty good time too...

[rrunner68]

Sweet

[69camarokid]

damn, id been looking to lose my auto cross cherry at this event since its just a few minutes from my house, but im gonna have to work all weekend, too poor to take the time off! UGH!!!!!!

are there any others coming up this summer at or near Orange county that anyone else knows of????

[79-TA]

You still have 2 weeks to try to get someone else to cover your shift etc. It's a great no pressure starter event that doesn't tax the car very much. Do whatever you can to make it out. The price of entry won't be anywhere near as expensive as all of the parts you'll be wanting afterward. Maybe you can make one of the days?

[JayR]

Rushforth Wheels will be there with a booth in the building. Come by and say hi. I'll be sneaking out to the autocross as much as possible so hopefully, you'll see me out there too.

[-The Stig-]

I don't think you'd be able to run the G8, cars have to be registered for the show to compete.

Yup, I was there last year and again at Pleasanton.

Both shows I just showed up, paid my money and played. Although I'm a Good Guy member... just need to renew my membership. I procrastinated and didn't sign up online in time. So I'll be there early in the morning in line with all the rest of the folks getting my GG Car show packet.

GG Autox is a total hoot. You start to make friends with people you're in line with... and rooting for people to do good. Discuss technique, driving line... Fun times!

[Nessumsar]

2 days of silly fun, for $70... Can't beat it!

Come on Camaroid, let do this!

[406 Q-ship]

I have a brake issue to debug but the Malice Malibu will be in attendance. Now all I have to do is find where the car is lossing brake fluid (do I really "need" rear brakes?)


damn, id been looking to lose my auto cross cherry at this event since its just a few minutes from my house, but im gonna have to work all weekend, too poor to take the time off! UGH!!!!!!



are there any others coming up this summer at or near Orange county that anyone else knows of????

Call in dead for the weekend.....there is work and then there is RAC'IN


Check for events at Fontucky, SCCA run there on a pretty regular basis.

[go-fish]

Next year for me. Hopefully as a participant.

[DriverzInc]

We'll be there with our set up. See you guys there!

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[Henry D]

Heh, I'm planning to be there, but I will say that Nick is a damn good driver. I know the Z can do well, but with me being the monkey behind the wheel - it'll make for an interesting time. This turning thing is new to me, LOL. ;)

[Later-A-body]

I got the car running after a 2 week teardown, and now I have some type of vibration coming from the suspension or right front wheel when I turn left. Reminds me of a bad wheel bearing. It occurs at all speeds, and cant hear anything, but feel it in the car? Put the car up on stands and did a check of everything...no noises, nothing loose? This really makes me question my ability to participate in the autocross, or even drive the car. My main reason for attending the show was the street challenge. I am pretty bummed out, and cant figure out the problem.

[mpozzi]

Change out that wheel bearing and check the balance on the tire. Also, check the caliper positioning on the rotor to make sure it's centered.

Just some thoughts and hope you get it diagnosed and fixed. Love to see you and the car there.

Mary Pozzi

[Later-A-body]

Thanks for the advice Mary. I am also looking at the rear brake calipers. I am taking the car to a local Hi Perf. suspension/brake shop on Wednesday for some help. I cant find anything wrong so far. Better to have another set of eyes on it. Hoping to be there this weekend.

[nickdoe6]

We're just going out to Costa Mesa to have a little fun. So that front spring change we did at El Toro on Black Betty last week meant nothing.
No, really.
Haha.

Nick L.

[406 Q-ship]

WOOHOO I found the brake fluid leak and have fixed it.......

Now I need to change the rear springs and the car will be ready to run the Good Guys peanut. Cone bruises anyone?

[69sponge]

I'm in for beating up a few cones.

[73GA]

Hey Sean, did you get the vibration issue on the Grand Am resolved?

[Later-A-body]

I was going to get the car looked at today but now I have an electrical issue. This was my only day off, so it looks as though I am out for the entire event. I just dont have anymore time to figure it out, and do not want to get stranded. Pretty disappointing to say the least.

[Hotchkis]

We'll be out there with the whole gang! We'll have two Challengers, Shannon's Valiant, Camaros old and new, and the C-10.

Come say hi. We'll have our camera crew out there, so if you see them, give us your contact info and tell us which car to film, and we can send you the footage afterward.

[Nessumsar]

We'll be out there with the whole gang! We'll have two Challengers, Shannon's Valiant, Camaros old and new, and the C-10.

Come say hi. We'll have our camera crew out there, so if you see them, give us your contact info and tell us which car to film, and we can send you the footage afterward.

Very cool of you guys! I'll be sure to take you up on that, barring I don't forget. Which happens...

[rrunner68]

We'll be out there with the whole gang! We'll have two Challengers, Shannon's Valiant, Camaros old and new, and the C-10.

Come say hi. We'll have our camera crew out there, so if you see them, give us your contact info and tell us which car to film, and we can send you the footage afterward.

No Road Runners Huh?

[nickdoe6]

There were two cars being thrashed on at Global West today...
I'm not saying which cars, but they're both entered in the Editor's Street Challenge on Saturday...

Nick L

[rrunner68]

Hitting the road in about 30 mins from San Diego....see you guys in the morning! Anyone know where registration is at? I've never been to OC.

[79-TA]

Last year, I believe the registration tent was in the parking lot on the corner of Arlington and Fairview.

[rrunner68]

Thank you sir

[79-TA]

Good luck everybody! I won't be showing up until Sunday.

[Steve1968LS2]

We're just going out to Costa Mesa to have a little fun. So that front spring change we did at El Toro on Black Betty last week meant nothing.
No, really.
Haha.

Nick L.

Same here.. my "tune up" had nothing to do with this event