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Post by PinkBimmer on Jul 28, 2013 19:16:06 GMT -5
Wednesday August 28 Reg Link www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=14241Series details in Night Series Thread ccrscca.proboards.com/thread/6059/ccr-wednesday-night-seies-scheduleEvent Schedule Set Up 5PM Registration 5:45-6:30 Tech Inspection 6:00-6:30 Drivers Meeting 6:45 First Car Out 7:00 Cost $35 Non Members $30 SCCA $5.00 extra for on-site registration No SCCA Annual Memberships will be taken on site of night events Event Location Metrolina Expo Street Address 7100 Statesville Ave Charlotte NC 28269 Driving Directions I-77, exit 16-A. Follow Sunset Rd east toward Statesville Rd. Turn left onto Statesville Rd. Metrolina Expo will be just under one mile, on your right. Maximum Entries 50 (subject to change) Online Registration Closes 27-Aug-2013 5:00 PM EST |
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Post by z3elda on Jul 29, 2013 22:36:49 GMT -5
Wednesday August 28th...
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Post by JReid on Aug 4, 2013 19:17:33 GMT -5
Just moved back to the Hickory area from the Cape Fear region so as of now I am planning to attend this event.
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Post by Frodo on Aug 16, 2013 21:47:47 GMT -5
I will be here for this event, but as I don't get off work until at least 6 I will be there later than usual :/ I'll do what I can to get there asap and help with what I can. Sorry.
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Post by yokramer on Aug 20, 2013 14:31:33 GMT -5
I will be here for this event, but as I don't get off work until at least 6 I will be there later than usual :/ I'll do what I can to get there asap and help with what I can. Sorry. Damn Frodo havin to go get a job and everything I will be at this one and be their early hopefully. |
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Post by CoolGuy094 on Aug 20, 2013 14:32:25 GMT -5
I will most likely NOT be at this one due to work. Sorry!
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Post by 1slowcrx on Aug 20, 2013 20:00:04 GMT -5
Still planning on being there!
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Post by dusterbd13 on Aug 20, 2013 20:42:47 GMT -5
im hoping to be there. dunno if ill have the el camino or the acr (more than likely acr. needs a motor anyway)
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Post by srduck on Aug 20, 2013 20:57:00 GMT -5
I'm probably not going to drive UNLESS it rains. Don't want to kill off my crappy tires any more than necessary at this point.
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Post by belcher on Aug 21, 2013 10:01:09 GMT -5
Hoping to there if I can get tires moved. I figure the way they are worn if I get them moved I'll have some camber. LOL
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Post by Frodo on Aug 22, 2013 0:21:23 GMT -5
I will be here for this event, but as I don't get off work until at least 6 I will be there later than usual :/ I'll do what I can to get there asap and help with what I can. Sorry. Damn Frodo havin to go get a job and everything I will be at this one and be their early hopefully. Your fault |
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Post by matthugie on Aug 22, 2013 6:45:33 GMT -5
I'll be at this one, provided I have the car back together.
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Post by yokramer on Aug 22, 2013 9:40:10 GMT -5
Damn Frodo havin to go get a job and everything I will be at this one and be their early hopefully. Your fault Lol Im ok with this |
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Post by matthugie on Aug 26, 2013 6:39:27 GMT -5
Well, the car isn't back together yet, so it doesn't look like I'll make this one.
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Post by Frodo on Aug 27, 2013 23:34:33 GMT -5
So is everyone else at work. They've got a new shop bitch now haha |
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Post by belcher on Aug 28, 2013 8:24:52 GMT -5
Looks like I won't make this tonight. Tire guys broke and lost centering rings and don't have any local. Hopeful Tire Rack has them to me on Friday in time for the 24 at Dixie.
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Post by fastfrontier on Aug 28, 2013 11:02:36 GMT -5
Looks like I won't make this tonight. Tire guys broke and lost centering rings and don't have any local. Hopeful Tire Rack has them to me on Friday in time for the 24 at Dixie. Curious, are centering rings on your car required for structural support, or to just help ensure the wheel is centered? I ask because I believe most centering rings are just that to center the wheel but don't really offer structural support (that's what studs or bolts are doing). I've run a few cars without centering rings and as long as you are careful when tighting the lug nuts (or bolts) they center the wheel for you (espicially if they are the conical(sp?) type). Just a thought if you wanted to check in to, so you could still play if they don't come in, in time.... DISCLAIMER: as many on here will confirm I am NOT mechanically inclided so use at your own risk or someone on here can probably speak up that has more knowledge on this subject. On a side note, I am really hoping I can make it to the autocross tonight.... I never know with work when I will get out until I am actually walking out the door. |
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Post by jprice130 on Aug 28, 2013 11:37:03 GMT -5
Ive autocrossed my BRZ and WRX without hub rings numerous times. Just tightened and torqued my lugs in a star pattern and all was well. Not sure if different cars can get away with it or not, but thought I'd at least share my experience.
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Post by dasautochris on Aug 28, 2013 12:01:41 GMT -5
I have to use centering rings on my GTI (lug bolts not nuts). When I first got my ax wheels and tires, I tried running without rings. No matter how careful I was when installing the wheels, I would get a bad vibration above 45 mph. After I installed the rings the vibration went away. On my old Mazda MX6, I ran without rings and didn't have a problem. Maybe it has something to do with lug bolts vs lug nuts. Rings definitely aren't required for structural support, the friction between the hubs is where the support is.
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Post by CoolGuy094 on Aug 28, 2013 12:22:32 GMT -5
My understanding is that you can have lug-centric wheels and hub-centric wheels. Lug-centric wheels depend on the lug nuts to center the wheel, which is how OEM Honda wheels are. The lug nuts are spherical in shape and the lug seats on the wheels have a matching spherical shape to them. As you tighten the lug nuts, this spherical shape pulls the wheel to the center of the hub.
I've heard that if you buy aftermarket wheels that are hub-centric and try to put them on a car that is lug-centric you need to use centering rings. If you don't, the wheel is depending on the lug nuts to center it, which they won't since the design of the wheel isn't like a lug-centric wheel with the spherical lug seats.
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Post by donour on Aug 28, 2013 12:28:56 GMT -5
Event chairs: I forgot to register for this, but I'll be there around setup time. I can work whatever.
donour
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Post by belcher on Aug 28, 2013 12:40:42 GMT -5
The rings are plastic so no strength but they definately help in centering the wheel. I went to put them on last night and tried without the ring and it just didn't feel right. The wheel did not feel as if it centered. It may have but I didn't feel comfortable with it. It also uses bolts which I don't think are as strong as lugs. I am going to convert to lugs soon.
I'm going to swing by the tire place and see if he was to get any today. As of this morning he had no luck.
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Post by yellow CR on Aug 28, 2013 13:50:47 GMT -5
Event chairs: I forgot to register for this, but I'll be there around setup time. I can work whatever. donour Don, no problem, I will be there at 5 to start set up, Your help will be appreciated. |
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Post by fastfrontier on Aug 29, 2013 6:58:14 GMT -5
Sorry I missed the event, hope you had a great time. I was probably walking out of work as you were finishing up. :-( See you this weekend!
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