Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) with STT this past weekend - Page 6

CasterTroy · 03-09-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Are you running tire warmers?

Yep

Got them after the Nov track day on the well worn slicks that came with the motard wheels.

They were useless till the 3rd session, then I had to run a good 4 laps before they had any hook. But the afternoon was a friggin PARTY!!

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I'm a big fan of using street/track tires as long as possible, so when you make the swtich to the "holy hell are those sticky!" tires, you get more out of them.

My first couple years I ran standard Pilot Powers for all my track days. If you can run a strong I-group pace with NESBA on street rubber, you'll love it when you make the transition to race tires.

I may get a set of both. Start the season on some Q2's and transition to slicks by July then

shmike · 03-09-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Yep

Got them after the Nov track day on the well worn slicks that came with the motard wheels.

They were useless till the 3rd session, then I had to run a good 4 laps before they had any hook. But the afternoon was a friggin PARTY!!

I may get a set of both. Start the season on some Q2's and transition to slicks by July then

Good. Slicks are more harm than help unless you have them up to temp.

I agree with Dan: ride as long as you can on street tires before making the switch. Once you go to race rubber, it is damn near impossible to switch back.

tommymac · 03-09-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Good. Slicks are more harm than help unless you have them up to temp.

I agree with Dan: ride as long as you can on street tires before making the switch. Once you go to race rubber, it is damn near impossible to switch back.

and a lot more expensive, I still do just fine with pilot powers and am in intermediate.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 01:42 PM

Got the Q2's friday, and having them mounted tomorrow.

I'll be ready!!!

What's the plan Dan? Coming MY way so I can hitch? Got room? Or do I need to come to YOU?

fasternyou929 · 03-14-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Got the Q2's friday, and having them mounted tomorrow.

I'll be ready!!!

What's the plan Dan? Coming MY way so I can hitch? Got room? Or do I need to come to YOU?

I just checked the map and it said TROY NEEDS TO COME TO RALEIGH!!

I'd love to drive out there and pick you up, but I'd have to take a full day off work Tuesday to make that happen. I'd offer to come pick you up the weekend before, but I'll be at Road Atlanta until late 4/24.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 03:53 PM

I didn't realize it was at the friggin TIP of WVa

Man...5+ hours?!?!

Then another 1.5 hours home from your place...my ass is gonna be BEAT

Sounds like a plan. When it gets closer I'll hit you up in a PM for final details.

I keep the trailer pre-packed with 2 EZ-ups, chairs, 1500W generator, Extention cord, air compressor, stands, fuel can, so THAT I'll have with me regardless.

What all besides that, will I need?

Tent? Sleeping bag? cooler? Coffee maker? Table?

fasternyou929 · 03-14-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I didn't realize it was at the friggin TIP of WVa

Man...5+ hours?!?!

Then another 1.5 hours home from your place...my ass is gonna be BEAT

Sounds like a plan. When it gets closer I'll hit you up in a PM for final details.

I keep the trailer pre-packed with 2 EZ-ups, chairs, 1500W generator, Extention cord, air compressor, stands, fuel can, so THAT I'll have with me regardless.

What all besides that, will I need?

Tent? Sleeping bag? cooler? Coffee maker? Table?

Yep, you can throw a stone into VA or MD from the track.

The EZ-ups, air compressor, stands for your bike, sleeping bag, and coffee maker should be all you need. We'll roll the bikes out when we get there and sleep in the trailer. There's electricity there, so no worries about a generator on this trip, and the trailer has a stocked refrigerator in it so we're set for cold drinks. I also have 4 big fuel cans and an assortment of chairs (in addition to the fold-down couch) I store in the trailer, so we've got those covered.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 04:59 PM

SWEET!!!

I always heard the DAN-VAN was the choice transport

shmike · 03-14-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Yep, you can throw a stone into VA or MD from the track.

The EZ-ups, air compressor, stands for your bike, sleeping bag, and coffee maker should be all you need. We'll roll the bikes out when we get there and sleep in the trailer. There's electricity there, so no worries about a generator on this trip, and the trailer has a stocked refrigerator in it so we're set for cold drinks. I also have 4 big fuel cans and an assortment of chairs (in addition to the fold-down couch) I store in the trailer, so we've got those covered.

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

SWEET!!!

I always heard the DAN-VAN was the choice transport

Seriously.

I want to see pics of this rig.

fasternyou929 · 03-14-2011, 06:08 PM

I think everyone but me has pictures of it.

Seems to be the last step of loading up, everyone breaks out their phone and snaps a few pictures.

I'll snag some of it from the Barber trip in a couple weeks.

03-14-2011, 01:42 PM	#54
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Got the Q2's friday, and having them mounted tomorrow. I'll be ready!!! What's the plan Dan? Coming MY way so I can hitch? Got room? Or do I need to come to YOU? __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

03-14-2011, 03:53 PM	#56
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I didn't realize it was at the friggin TIP of WVa Man...5+ hours?!?! Then another 1.5 hours home from your place...my ass is gonna be BEAT Sounds like a plan. When it gets closer I'll hit you up in a PM for final details. I keep the trailer pre-packed with 2 EZ-ups, chairs, 1500W generator, Extention cord, air compressor, stands, fuel can, so THAT I'll have with me regardless. What all besides that, will I need? Tent? Sleeping bag? cooler? Coffee maker? Table? __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

03-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#58
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	SWEET!!! I always heard the DAN-VAN was the choice transport __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

03-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#60
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	I think everyone but me has pictures of it. Seems to be the last step of loading up, everyone breaks out their phone and snaps a few pictures. I'll snag some of it from the Barber trip in a couple weeks.