Buttonwillow July 31 [Archive]

Gitter Dun

06-06-2010, 03:51 PM

Speed Ventures is having a track day at Buttonwillow July 31st and August 1st.

I dont think registration is open yet but am going to schedule myself for the July 31 event.

They will be running the 13 CW configuration.

Hope to see a few PT folk there.

Gitter Dun

06-06-2010, 06:34 PM

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Gitter Dun

06-07-2010, 11:32 AM

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CarlC

06-07-2010, 02:57 PM

It will be very hot. We did that as a P-T.com group about four years ago and it was 106* in the shade.

406 Q-ship

06-07-2010, 03:44 PM

Central Valley in late July........sizzle.

Vegas69

06-07-2010, 03:59 PM

I ran Spring Mountain at 100+. No thanks.

Orngcrush69

06-07-2010, 06:11 PM

If I can get my parts for the front end rebuild I'm in! It's a lil hot, but worth it!

Gitter Dun

06-07-2010, 07:59 PM

Ah, C,mon, whats a little heat.

Gitter Dun

06-09-2010, 09:40 AM

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Gitter Dun

06-10-2010, 05:36 PM

Registration opened today, Hope to see you there.

Orngcrush69

06-10-2010, 05:40 PM

My Brother and I just signed up. New parts...old parts...I'm runnin' what I got!

Gitter Dun

06-10-2010, 05:43 PM

My Brother and I just signed up. New parts...old parts...I'm runnin' what I got!

Dude, you are a soldier, LOL. :machine:

What parts you need? Control arms and spindles still?

Orngcrush69

06-10-2010, 06:01 PM

Just found out I've been running my car at Buttonwillow for 5 years now...man time flies by!!! I've been busy with work and trying to make a living but it's time to get on the track again. I think it's going to be a cool summer but I recommend garages and ice for everyone. ;-) Besides it's a great test for everyone's cooling systems. I'm hoping for a big turnout from PT.com!

Yes, still looking for AFX tall spindles

Gitter Dun

06-10-2010, 06:36 PM

Didn't Vince say he had a set?

Orngcrush69

06-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Still waiting to hear back from him...seems like they're hard to find these days.

Gitter Dun

06-10-2010, 08:42 PM

We got a place out here called Tagnotti's Auto World. I'll be working in that vicinity tomorrow. I'll check for the spindles.

Gitter Dun

06-11-2010, 04:07 PM

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SIK02SS

06-14-2010, 01:48 PM

Gitter Dun

06-14-2010, 04:25 PM

I blew the motor last weekend at Laguna (oops). If I can get a new motor in and her back in time + the other work I need to get done while she's down, I'll be there...but I'm not even crossing my fingers as the list is pretty large :lol:

Bummer days, looks like theres three of us so far. Hope you can get it together by then but I know how it is.

Gitter Dun

06-16-2010, 05:56 PM

I blew the motor last weekend at Laguna (oops). If I can get a new motor in and her back in time + the other work I need to get done while she's down, I'll be there...but I'm not even crossing my fingers as the list is pretty large :lol:

Thats what ended my days with NASA in 2006. Motor and tranny in the same season.

Hope you rebound quick.

SIK02SS

06-19-2010, 10:33 AM

Gitter Dun

06-19-2010, 12:48 PM

Thanks! New motor should show up on Monday to the shop for them to start adjusting the trim (comes setup for a CTSV, some accessories and the oil pan need changing), and I'll hopefully get the car down to them next Sat. Depending how long it takes them to get the other items done on the list, this could be a good shake down day :)

Great News.., My motor comes back from Indiana this coming Monday, then I have to get car running by Thursday to make it to the Spectre 341 Challenge Friday and Saturday, no time to work any bugs out of it since I'm working overtime all next week and trying to drop motor in after work.

Hope you make it to Buttonwillow, should be a good time.

Orngcrush69

06-20-2010, 04:51 PM

Gitter Dun

06-20-2010, 09:20 PM

Update:
We got the spindles and arms from Mr. Quick!!!!! We went ahead and ordered Global West uppers and lower control arms, which showed up 2 days after I ordered them. They are the best for a reason I guess, we're impressed!!! We also installed the Hotchkis rear sway bar, but a little worried we are changing too many things at one time.

Mr. Gitter Dun no disrespect but there are so many great engine builders in California. Maybe next time give them a chance.

LOL, I hear ya, but it's hard to resist an aluminum block engine with over 600 hp for $9500. We will see if he redeems himself.

As far as Global West, I have been thoroghly impressed with their control arms and rear leaf's and am also using the Hotchkis rear bar.
Set up should work well.

Buttonwillow should be a good time and am looking forward to seeing some PT guys there. Feels like I'm pulling teeth when posting track days here and am surprised there aren't more PT folk interested.

By the way, Mr. is my dad.

406 Q-ship

06-21-2010, 01:34 PM

LOL, I hear ya, but it's hard to resist an aluminum block engine with over 600 hp for $9500. We will see if he redeems himself.

As far as Global West, I have been thoroghly impressed with their control arms and rear leaf's and am also using the Hotchkis rear bar.
Set up should work well.

Buttonwillow should be a good time and am looking forward to seeing some PT guys there. Feels like I'm pulling teeth when posting track days here and am surprised there aren't more PT folk interested.

By the way, Mr. is my dad.]

Gitter, don't be too discouraged about the response yet. If it was not in the hottest time up in the Central Valley....but then again a track day......hmmmmm.

Gitter Dun

06-21-2010, 08:28 PM

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Gitter, don't be too discouraged about the response yet. If it was not in the hottest time up in the Central Valley....but then again a track day......hmmmmm.

Thanks, try not to, I'm just an old track junky coming back from a four year break.

Got my NASA Time Trial liscence renewed, soon as I flog my girl were gonna go try and spank some ass, LOL. Looks like unlimited class and I've already recieved new numbers and class letters.

Orngcrush69

06-23-2010, 05:06 PM

I reserved garage #4 at Buttonwillow, I'll be sharing it with my bro Dan and I recommend people double up and split the cost...it's worth it!

Davezz28

06-23-2010, 07:42 PM

Dave, are you coming over here on Friday and driving to the track early Saturday or do you have some other plans?

Gitter Dun

06-23-2010, 08:55 PM

I reserved garage #4 at Buttonwillow, I'll be sharing it with my bro Dan and I recommend people double up and split the cost...it's worth it!

Hmm....thinkin' about it, but hangin' out in my trailor wasn't to bad.

Whats the cost and do they have A.C.?

SIK02SS

06-24-2010, 07:50 PM

IIRC there's no AC in the garages, just shade

Orngcrush69

06-28-2010, 07:24 PM

A/C in the garages?!?!?!?, Dang it's not California Speedway...It's Buttonwillow. lol Gitter, you'll be good...park your car in the trailor and hang out with us in the garage. ;-)

Gitter Dun

06-28-2010, 07:57 PM

A/C in the garages?!?!?!?, Dang it's not California Speedway...It's Buttonwillow. lol Gitter, you'll be good...park your car in the trailor and hang out with us in the garage. ;-)

LOL, cool, sounds good, I talked Jeff Smith (senior technical editor for Car Craft) into coming also. he drives a '65 Chevelle and both he and his car are impressive on the road course.

Orngcrush69

06-30-2010, 05:38 PM

Dang Gitter...nice catch!!!:twothumbs

mdprovee

07-01-2010, 05:39 AM

I would like to do this, but need a few things.

I only have lap belts, not three point, and I cant use the Moris 3 point, and also need a tow point for the reear. I'll see what I can do.

Gitter Dun

07-01-2010, 03:38 PM

I would like to do this, but need a few things.

I only have lap belts, not three point, and I cant use the Moris 3 point, and also need a tow point for the reear. I'll see what I can do.

Tow point for rear is optional.

mdprovee

07-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Tow point for rear is optional.

Cool then, I am geting the front one, now I just need to look into the four point harness, that bolts under the back seat.

Gitter Dun

07-03-2010, 02:43 PM

The host Hotel for Speed Ventures Buttonwillow is the Motel 6 Central. (661) 764-5121. Be sure to mention Speed Ventures for discount.

Orngcrush69

07-05-2010, 05:06 PM

mdprovee, this is what I'm running in the Chevelle, with they had 3". they work well enough till I get the rollbar in.

http://www.corbeau.com/products/harness_belts/2-inch_double_release_harness_belts/

sevillaz28

07-06-2010, 09:16 AM

I'm in. No tunring back. Going to get a bunch of stuff taken care of on The Rat and see how it does.

Hey G.C. I'm going to put the Boze's on tonight and see if I can narrow the rear by the 31st. I will post a pic of them on it just for fun.

sevillaz28

07-06-2010, 02:33 PM

Hey G.C. Your wheels look pretty good on my car. I just have one problem, I get sideways in 2nd. Sorry about that but not really:smoke:

Gitter Dun

07-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Hey G.C. Your wheels look pretty good on my car. I just have one problem, I get sideways in 2nd. Sorry about that but not really:smoke:

Sweet dude, they look awesome!! You should come by and pick up the fronts. Just make sure those suckers dont fall off. LOL:firefire:

Orngcrush69

07-06-2010, 05:26 PM

That's the way I do it, enter the event so you have money to lose...it's a motivator to get the car done, no matter what. :cheers:

Gitter Dun

07-06-2010, 05:57 PM

I P.M.'d Rogue to come, he says he put it on his calender and told his brother also. Hopefully we get big PT crowd.

mdprovee

07-06-2010, 08:31 PM

Chad-1stGen

07-10-2010, 09:28 PM

Any idea how much room is left?

Gitter Dun

07-11-2010, 08:35 AM

Any idea how much room is left?

As of today there are about 40 entrants. Break that up into three groups and that means 10 cars per group which leaves lots of room on the track. I'm sure will see a few more entrees but at this time it is looking like there will be plenty of room on the track to flog our cars.

Chad-1stGen

07-11-2010, 07:55 PM

I'm registering for whichever I get done first. Either fixing the clutch on my car and doing the track day or nailing down my tournament run and hitting a wakeboard competition ha ha.

sevillaz28

07-14-2010, 08:38 PM

I think I'm just going to run the car the way it is. With adding just a few more mods/upgrades.

Hey G.C. The 830 woke my car up. I tried my B.G. 1050 and it was just to much. The wheels are BAD ASS.

CarlC

07-14-2010, 10:10 PM

I can't make it buy my friends John and Doug will be there with a red C5 and a Mustang.

Gitter Dun

07-15-2010, 08:48 PM

I can't make it buy my friends John and Doug will be there with a red C5 and a Mustang.

Cool, thanks Carl, wish you were going, heard you had some skills. Hopefully they're running in open class.

Gitter Dun

07-15-2010, 08:50 PM

I think I'm just going to run the car the way it is. With adding just a few more mods/upgrades.

Hey G.C. The 830 woke my car up. I tried my B.G. 1050 and it was just to much. The wheels are BAD ASS.

I new it would, couple more guys coming, should be a good time.

Orngcrush69

07-26-2010, 06:43 PM

OK, looks like we're ready for this weekend. The new Global West/ATS front rebuild made the car very responsive to say the least. This week we'll just go around the car to make sure everything is tight, think I might change brake pads as well. See ya there!

MrQuick

07-26-2010, 07:19 PM

Good to go Dave, can't wait to see what you come up with the new set up.

Gaetano will be chopping on the bit.

Orngcrush69

07-26-2010, 07:30 PM

Mr. Quick...thank you VERY MUCH!!! Couldn't have done it without you!:cheers: BTY 87 Cars are signed up for Saturday.

Gitter Dun

07-26-2010, 08:32 PM

Totally stoked!! I just ran at Thunderhill 2 weeks ago and the wait for Buttonwillow is still too long. We've only got 6 guys signed up but still should be good. Cant wait, see y'all there!!!

mpozzi

07-27-2010, 04:26 PM

You're now guaranteed to go faster ... GOTCHA!!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/IMG_1164-1.jpg

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Gitter Dun

07-27-2010, 04:44 PM

LMAO, you are too funny!! God I hope that works.

Orngcrush69

07-27-2010, 08:39 PM

Right on! Thanks Mary P. :twothumbs

MrQuick

07-27-2010, 09:41 PM

oh wait, I forgot to tell you Mary stopped by Geatano...its funny, I went to use the bathroom and she was gone....now it all makes sence. LOL

she's a sneaky one :squint:
Vince

Chad-1stGen

07-28-2010, 09:56 AM

Wait you can not run the Morris 3 point belts here? I may have a problem :/

What are you guys doing for a front tow hook on the 1st gen Camaros?

Gitter Dun

07-28-2010, 02:57 PM

oh wait, I forgot to tell you Mary stopped by Geatano...its funny, I went to use the bathroom and she was gone....now it all makes sence. LOL

she's a sneaky one :squint:
Vince

LOL, very, very funny:rotfl:You guys just crack me up, you are kidding right? :hmm:

Orngcrush69

07-28-2010, 06:42 PM

Morris 3 points are great actually! You'll have no problem passing tech. As far as a tow hook, I'm sure we can find something to pull off...errr hook up to. ;-)

Chad-1stGen

07-28-2010, 06:56 PM

Morris 3 points are great actually! You'll have no problem passing tech. As far as a tow hook, I'm sure we can find something to pull off...errr hook up to. ;-)

Yeah I got ahold of Speedventures today and they confirmed I'd be ok with the Morris belts.

I'm trying to find the fittings to install the P/S cooler I have and I hope to see you guys out there this weekend.

MrQuick

07-29-2010, 10:51 PM

Wait you can not run the Morris 3 point belts here? I may have a problem :/

What are you guys doing for a front tow hook on the 1st gen Camaros?
I can make you one if you like?

Vince

Chad-1stGen

07-29-2010, 10:59 PM

I can make you one if you like?

Vince

Wow Vince thanks for the offer. That would be sweet. Got any pics of what your talking about?

Chad-1stGen

07-30-2010, 03:08 PM

Ok so I'm signed up for tomorrow and the car is ready.

Speedventures FAQ indicates you can bring passengers which I find surprising. Anyone who has run with them before able to confirm if we can have passengers tomorrow?

Orngcrush69

07-30-2010, 06:45 PM

OK, Pro-Touring meeting in Garage #4 in the morning...see ya there. ;-)
Dave

zbugger

07-31-2010, 08:48 PM

You're now guaranteed to go faster ... GOTCHA!!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/IMG_1164-1.jpg

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Mary, Gaetano says thanks for the sticker. It picked him up three seconds on the track!!!

MrQuick

07-31-2010, 10:54 PM

seriously, we have proof...but he wants proof you applied it. LOL

vince

Davezz28

08-01-2010, 08:07 AM

Chad, did you have any other fuel issues after you headed home?

Dave

Chad-1stGen

08-01-2010, 08:40 AM

Chad, did you have any other fuel issues after you headed home?

Dave

Dave I made it home safe and sound. Thanks for your help. Something is still weird though as I put 4 gallons in at the track and another 8.5 at the town of buttonwillow put me at full. I routinely use more than 12.5 gallons between fill ups and the only other time I've filled the tank from true empty it took ~ 17 gallons.

Once I burn off most of the current tank I think I might drop the tank and check the pickup assembly to make sure nothing is amiss.

Davezz28

08-02-2010, 10:38 AM

Good to hear you did not get stranded on the Grapevine.

mpozzi

08-02-2010, 11:39 AM

seriously, we have proof...but he wants proof you applied it. LOL

vince

Oh, I have proof!!! And will post it up tonight!!

Mary P.

Gitter Dun

08-02-2010, 02:43 PM

:hmm:HMMM........

mpozzi

08-02-2010, 09:15 PM

See ... proof!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_1159-1.jpg

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

MrQuick

08-02-2010, 10:28 PM

LOL!!

wait...has the "gotten" ever been caught on picture before???

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39718&d=1280816926

Geatano, got your message...Saab had me tied up all day Sunday so that had me tied up on the Mustang today ...we'll get er done. Well most of the important stuff at least.

Vince

Gitter Dun

08-03-2010, 02:46 PM

See ... proof!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/IMG_1159-1.jpg

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Awesome PIC Mary, you are too funny! And sneaky too. Better watch out for them GITTER DUN !!! stickers, LOL. Just kidding. Thats definitely one for the books.