FC At Buttonwillow Questions - Page 2 - Focaljet

**slidemaster** · 09-04-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefrush

Like Allan?

hehe...ya but there is the invisable crap chassis stamping credit.

**wallygator** · 09-04-2006, 07:36 PM

If it will get me a better time, I will take the crap chassis stamping credit. By the way, what the hell is that?

**slidemaster** · 09-05-2006, 02:24 PM

A fox platform

**wallygator** · 09-05-2006, 05:11 PM

Well then, no on that one.

**slidemaster** · 09-05-2006, 06:19 PM

We all have our handycaps my friend.

**wallygator** · 09-06-2006, 11:48 AM

Yep. Mine is my wallet and my ATX.

**acnon** · 09-06-2006, 02:45 PM

Dang yo! Your handicap went up to 13 Wally!!

The new handicap adjustments look great! Definitely looks better balanced.

**slidemaster** · 09-06-2006, 03:29 PM

You too had a pretty nice battle going on within the battle.

**wallygator** · 09-08-2006, 10:56 AM

Buttonwillow should be fun then!!

**FocusAZ1** · 09-12-2006, 03:36 PM

So if Wally is a 13 and Bela is a 3.3, he (Bela) is going to have to be ten seconds quicker right? Ouch!

**slidemaster** · 09-12-2006, 03:39 PM

Ya but that seems close to me. The rate of acceleration and handling is pretty different in those cars. Just from the sweeper to the final turn I would guess that Bela would be 3 seconds ahead

**FocusAZ1** · 09-12-2006, 03:40 PM

Ok, it does seem like it'd be pretty close at Buttonwillow, but do those HDCP's already have the track calculated in? Because Bela would be screwed at the Streets right?

**slidemaster** · 09-12-2006, 03:51 PM

yep he would, but try to visualize a turbo SVT going up the hill and the automatic going up the hill. How many seconds difference to you think there would be there.

Then add the difference between 3 and 4 going back up the hill. Then add the drag though the top of the course.

**acnon** · 09-12-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidemaster

yep he would, but try to visualize a turbo SVT going up the hill and the automatic going up the hill. How many seconds difference to you think there would be there.

10.

**belacyrf** · 09-12-2006, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusAZ1

Ok, it does seem like it'd be pretty close at Buttonwillow, but do those HDCP's already have the track calculated in? Because Bela would be screwed at the Streets right?

Those handicaps are the base handicap. They do not have the track factors mixed in. The track factors are mixed in when applying the final times.

And yes if I took my focus out to the streets with this type of power, I could throw down a 1:33 or better I'm pretty certain! That means wally would have to bring in a 1:43

**slidemaster** · 09-13-2006, 11:47 AM

Sounds like a date!

**FocusAZ1** · 09-13-2006, 03:12 PM

I was of course not arguing...just being curious. It sounds as though the new system may offer a very competitive level of parity. That's awesome.

**FocusAZ1** · 09-13-2006, 07:39 PM

I've been going over the track maps on BW's website...which configuration are we running? I've heard everyone call it Config. #2, but is that the same as what BW's site calls Race #2? Has the Zorro corners and the bus stop down the backstretch?

**slidemaster** · 09-14-2006, 12:01 PM

No its 13 CW!! Full track with the sweeper instead of the mazda corner (little safer for the rookies)

**Reza** · 09-14-2006, 05:55 PM

Do you guys have any instructors? this is going to be my first Track Event

**FocusAZ1** · 09-15-2006, 02:25 AM

Thanks Allan. That's the one that I thought it was, and actually I'm really glad it's not the BW #2 config. That one looks a bit too constrained, but #13 should be a freakin' blast!

**slidemaster** · 09-15-2006, 03:08 PM

There will be between 12 and 20 instructors present. I believe Mike Peters will have the majority from NASA with about 5 or 6 coming from the BDX

**Reza** · 09-15-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidemaster

There will be between 12 and 20 instructors present. I believe Mike Peters will have the majority from NASA with about 5 or 6 coming from the BDX

Do we have to pay for instructors too?

**slidemaster** · 09-15-2006, 06:38 PM

Instructors are free but drink lots of beer at the end of the day

**Reza** · 09-15-2006, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidemaster

Instructors are free but drink lots of beer at the end of the day

Cool

09-04-2006, 07:36 PM	#27
wallygator TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a trailer down by the river. Posts: 421	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions If it will get me a better time, I will take the crap chassis stamping credit. By the way, what the hell is that? __________________ 02 Liquid Gray ZX5 Powerworks SC www.focuschallenge.com # 909 97 Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD 97 CVPI Racing is Life. Everything before or after is just waiting.

09-05-2006, 02:24 PM	#28
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions A fox platform __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-05-2006, 05:11 PM	#29
wallygator TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a trailer down by the river. Posts: 421	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Well then, no on that one. __________________ 02 Liquid Gray ZX5 Powerworks SC www.focuschallenge.com # 909 97 Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD 97 CVPI Racing is Life. Everything before or after is just waiting.

09-05-2006, 06:19 PM	#30
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions We all have our handycaps my friend. __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-06-2006, 11:48 AM	#31
wallygator TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a trailer down by the river. Posts: 421	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Yep. Mine is my wallet and my ATX. __________________ 02 Liquid Gray ZX5 Powerworks SC www.focuschallenge.com # 909 97 Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD 97 CVPI Racing is Life. Everything before or after is just waiting.

09-06-2006, 02:45 PM	#32
acnon TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Digitally Inebriated... Posts: 486	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Dang yo! Your handicap went up to 13 Wally!! The new handicap adjustments look great! Definitely looks better balanced. __________________ #1: 2002 SVT Sonic Blue / All options / #479 of 4788 Born: 03/26/02 - CHOKING ON CATALYST... Powerworks S/C at ??Psi Koni yellows all around. #2: 2001 ZX3 Auto - SVT suspension. Otherwise-STOCK!! LOL

09-06-2006, 03:29 PM	#33
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions You too had a pretty nice battle going on within the battle. __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-08-2006, 10:56 AM	#34
wallygator TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a trailer down by the river. Posts: 421	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Buttonwillow should be fun then!! __________________ 02 Liquid Gray ZX5 Powerworks SC www.focuschallenge.com # 909 97 Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD 97 CVPI Racing is Life. Everything before or after is just waiting.

09-12-2006, 03:36 PM	#35
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions So if Wally is a 13 and Bela is a 3.3, he (Bela) is going to have to be ten seconds quicker right? Ouch! __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

09-12-2006, 03:39 PM	#36
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Ya but that seems close to me. The rate of acceleration and handling is pretty different in those cars. Just from the sweeper to the final turn I would guess that Bela would be 3 seconds ahead __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-12-2006, 03:40 PM	#37
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Ok, it does seem like it'd be pretty close at Buttonwillow, but do those HDCP's already have the track calculated in? Because Bela would be screwed at the Streets right? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

09-12-2006, 03:51 PM	#38
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions yep he would, but try to visualize a turbo SVT going up the hill and the automatic going up the hill. How many seconds difference to you think there would be there. Then add the difference between 3 and 4 going back up the hill. Then add the drag though the top of the course. __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-13-2006, 11:47 AM	#41
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Sounds like a date! __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-13-2006, 03:12 PM	#42
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions I was of course not arguing...just being curious. It sounds as though the new system may offer a very competitive level of parity. That's awesome. __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

09-13-2006, 07:39 PM	#43
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions I've been going over the track maps on BW's website...which configuration are we running? I've heard everyone call it Config. #2, but is that the same as what BW's site calls Race #2? Has the Zorro corners and the bus stop down the backstretch? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

09-14-2006, 12:01 PM	#44
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions No its 13 CW!! Full track with the sweeper instead of the mazda corner (little safer for the rookies) __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-14-2006, 05:55 PM	#45
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,508	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Do you guys have any instructors? this is going to be my first Track Event __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

09-15-2006, 02:25 AM	#46
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Thanks Allan. That's the one that I thought it was, and actually I'm really glad it's not the BW #2 config. That one looks a bit too constrained, but #13 should be a freakin' blast! __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

09-15-2006, 03:08 PM	#47
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions There will be between 12 and 20 instructors present. I believe Mike Peters will have the majority from NASA with about 5 or 6 coming from the BDX __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-15-2006, 06:38 PM	#49
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: FC At Buttonwillow Questions Instructors are free but drink lots of beer at the end of the day __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

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