Buddy

I know this has been brought up in the past, but just wondering who would be up for a huge meet. From the word Ottawa way, I know that many have expressed interest. I (and most OT way) would be up for a meet half way. The majorities seem to be Ottawa and Toronto residents. Bellville is minutes away from Shannonville dragstrip. We could make a Sat/Sun out of it, with those choosing 1, 2nd, or both days. Bellville has many hotels/restaurants,etc. I know it's hard to plan something like that, but if everyone has input "in pencil" it would be closer to a reality. I know there's alot a nice rides across the province (and around) I would be up for something late June or after. Any thoughts out there? Lets see if this can actually happen.

George

Just to let some of you know - the British Car Club is holding lap days on May 15 and 16 at Shannonville. Some people in the Ottawa area had mentioned doing something like this at Shannonville last year.

tanager11

I would be up for meeting somewhere in between here and ottawa.

Dave

Cruz'N Bruz'R

I researched and di the leg work for Mosport last year, nobody bit, so i dropped it. Shannonville would be alot cheaper than Mosport for sure.

George

The last lap day i did at mosport this April was 100 for the day. The British Car Club at SMP is 195 for the day or 295 for both days.

I've found that a lot of clubs have these at the beginning of the year and they're usually about 100-150 which is not bad IMO. Usually you don't have to be a member either it's just like 15-20 more for non-members.

I think 195 is getting a bit expensive but still worth it if you're only doing a few a year.

Acceld Z

I'd love to got to a meet this year but I won't have a car for at least another month.

George, how do the factory brakes hold up at an event like that?

George

So far they've been OK. I've done 3 events with a set of crap tyre pads on a J65 set up and there's still lots of material left on them. The track layouts have all been such that my car only gets up to about 60-70 mph before braking for the next corner although at the Mosport DDT track there's a lot of elevation changes which make the brakes work harder.

They don't stop the car all that great though and I think if you were frequently braking from 100 mph or so the brakes would be cooked. Next Mosport event they're supposed to be using the full parimeter configuration which results in longer straights - so I guess I'll find out how bad they really are.

Buddy

I'm not sure how many on here would push their cars around a road coarse, would be something to try though. But there is a dragstrip down the back straight at Shannonville. Most would use that I'm sure. And it is 1/4 mile. But just to meet as many on here in one spot would be another huge thing to accomplish.
- Paul, I was thinking late June or later on, July and after or something. Gives time for everyone to get on the same page and make proper arrangements. I'dd like to see you there with the Zed running, and I'm pretty sure everybody else would love to see that car.

Acceld Z

The car is nothing special and I have a feeling the short block is whipped. I've been doing a little bit each day or so. I'm still trying to figure out what i'm going to need at the stealership. I'm gonna be ordering alot of SPO ****

91wtROH17's

I should be ready in a couple of weeks, so I'm in.

6speedIROC

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I'd be up for something as well, even just a drag day at Shannonville.

I am planning right now on heading to the Southern Ontario GM Nationals, on Sunday August 22. They have a drag day on Saturday, and a car show Sunday.

Buddy

Okay, this is a start,
Myself
Acceld - with the right time
91wtROH17's
6speedIroc
Cruz'N
Tanager11
Possibly;
George
Scream'in Chicken
Chris
Jeffbird - if he doesn't sell his
This is a start. What about everyone else. Toronto? Waterloo crowd? the rest of Ottawa? Everywhere else that is in the area and abroad interested. Now that we are finally getting something moving, lets get some ideas for dates and other general ideas so we can start to get this off the ground a little.

trigger GTA

i will be attending also

tanager11

You can toss Teebone in there too..I am sure he will be there also.

D

6speedIROC

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I vote for a drag day at Shannonville. Anyone know the details for the test and tunes? It appears from the web-site that you can only get on the track for a few hours at best.

Luskville is crappy.
All the TO tracks are on the far side from Ottawa, a pretty far drive for a drag day.
Stittsville (in Ottawa) is only an 1/8th mile, but could be an option for a friday night.

91wtROH17's

I'm with 6 speed on this. Gas is getting toooooo expensive to drive 6 hours!!

Buddy

Okay, this is getting going.
Definete;
Myself
Acceld - with the right time
91wtROH17's
6speedIroc
Cruz'N
Tanager11
trigger GTA
Teebone
Kevs87TA
darbleinad
Azure
Possibly;
George
Scream'in Chicken
Chris
Jeffbird - if he doesn't sell his
I am 100% for a drag day at Shannonville. Maybe a cruise night? They still have them there don't they??? Luskville is rough, anyone coming from TO would think very little of that place. And as for Stittsville, I hope to get out, even to just watch, alot this summer.

Kevs87TA

I think that I can make it, depending on the date. I am tryijng to make it out more to the events this year. We will be bringing the 1990 GTA and if all goes well, we might be able to bring the 1987 TA as well.

darbleinad

i will be in. please just set a date so i can book off work.

tanager11

Jay.....are we going to see the delta out that day

Azure

I'll come! Though it depends how the 170 HP Ralliart hangs with the fast cars...

Buddy

I'm thinking July maybe. As long as I have some notice for work, I should be fine with "most" dates. To be fair to the ones on here wrenching to get their rides on the road - Paul, 91wtROH17's - what kind of timeline, realistic thinking, is good for you guys? Set a date after that. The more the merrier.

91wtROH17's

The end of July would be best for me, but if everyone wants something earlier that is fine. I am on stand-by here at work for alot of July, but my car should be ready in a couple of weeks.(I hope)

Acceld Z

I think July is a possibility.

6speedIROC

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I have to move at the end of July, the long weekend. Wedding on July 17th in Calgary...

My wheels are ready to go, those are the 2 weekends bad for me in July.

trigger GTA

ok in the past meets never seem to work because we try to make it so every one can go. fact is It just cant work that way. we need to set one date and keep it. we also need to do it as soon as posable so there is lots of warning for every one that want to go.

with that said i will not be the one to make the date . i have the hole month off and can make any weekend

Buddy

I'm good for the most part too, (just let work know ahead of time) maybe let Paul, 91wtROH17's, 6speedIroc, and anyone else ify about July dates all get a date most agree on. I agree with Trigger's statement, and I too don't want to pick a date and have people wishing it was another. Once we check Shannonville's schedule, cruise nights and such, it will have a bigger impact on which date to set.

Buddy

I've contacted Shannonville, they have cruises for the track,but it's an oval or something. It's 5 laps for $20. May 24, June 21, July 26, Aug 23. They're going to get back to me on the dragstrip, that's what I was looking for.

91wtROH17's

I really want to go, but if I can't thats OK. Just pick a date that is good for most and I will try to work around it. These are always hard to orginize.

6speedIROC

iTrader: (3)

I' m with 91wtROH17's, just peg a date and run with it.
Somebody will always be put out.

Buddy

Well, I just talked to staff at Shannonville. They do have some cruise nights for the dragstrip. It's $20 Car&Driver, and $5 for spectators. The dates are unfortunately all FRIDAY nights, June 18, July 9, Aug 13, Sept 17, & Oct 8. They run 6pm-11pm. It's only about a 2 hour drive (give or take) from either Ottawa or Toronto. And if you wanted to drive home the next day, (or make a 2 day meet) there are lots of hotels in the area (Belleville). I could get off work early if I give some notice I'm sure. If all are still interested, I guess we could make it July 9, with either a second choice, or rain date Aug 13. The dates are kind of limited, but it narrows things down for everyone. Any thoughts????

Acceld Z

Maybe we could do a drag night @ Shannonville and then an autocross somewhere? Hell, i'd love to do the road course @ Shannonville.

Is Cayuga that much farther than Shannonville?

Buddy

Shannonville is just our side of Belleville, Cayuga is somewhere past Toronto I think. But it might be nice to experience a road coarse. Shannonville has one, with cruises for it as well. And the best thing about Shannonville, it's mostly flat, with not many trees. This is good news for potentially running off the track, nothing to hit, and just drive right back on.
Mosport Park is right around Oshawa, it's probably Canada's most beautiful racetrack. No dragstirp though I believe, and if you go off the track there, your going to run into damage of some degree for sure. But to take in racing, I enjoyed myself there more than anywhere.

Acceld Z

Meh, Shannonville sounds good. A drag night and then an autocross or tear around a road course would be great.

Like I care where it is, I have the summer off other than physio

87LG4FORMULA

When a date is set i'll try to set up one of our family visits to the inlaws and i'll disappear for the day! Keep us posted! i grew up in Belleville so i've always wanted to race at Shannonville!

Buddy

Which would be prefered, July 9th, or Aug 13th? Take a quick poll, which is better, or if either is suitable, then we'll go with the most perfered.
I'm good for either date.

6speedIROC

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I'd vote for July 9th

Buddy

So everybody perfers July 9th then?
Guess it just looks like you and I so far 6speed.

91wtROH17's

I should be OK with that. I am firing the motor tonight I hope, just wish me luck!!

tanager11

as long as my car is a go I am cool for both....no preference.

D

Paul_Hughes_87 T/A

August 13th, I am out of the country for the first 2 weeks in July

trigger GTA

see... see.... this is what i am talking about JUST pick a date and if people can make it great and if the cant.... well maybe next time

Acceld Z

As of now July 9th is good with me. The engine is back together and is ready to go in the car. But, i'm going to have to have another surgery done in the next 2 weeks. I should be good for the 9th though. I hope.

johnyIROC

I just fired my engine for the first time tonight.... and my hood is on a bus heading from Vancouver, so I might be close to making that date!

91wtROH17's

I would have fired mine up, if I had the proper flywheel. Then I went to put the stock one back on, and the dam thing is cracked.

tanager11

Just like Trigger said......just pick a firm date.....and then people can "plan" around it......

Acceld Z

I thought about it last night and I don't think the car will be ready. I forgot that I need to get tires and i'm going to have to save a while to get them

91wtROH17's

What size of tires do you need Acceld??

6speedIROC

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Acceld - I have some old 245x16's you can have to run in the meantime if interested. I'll check on the weekend to see exactly what they are.

Buddy

Hey Paul, I have to buy tires too, so I may have 2 pretty decent Goodyear GS-C's and 2 not so hot lying around soon. I'm going 4 new all around.