55 and integra TWS track

*easty* · 04-27-2007

This is actually my video mixed in with another guy at the TWS track. looks cool to see both video's as I take him than he takes back over as the video swaps.

Google Video

**F111F** · 04-27-2007

What was your video set up. I would like to do something similar.

412driver · 04-27-2007

That is neatern snuff and not near as dusty. Can I play???

*easty* · 04-27-2007

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Originally Posted by F111F

What was your video set up. I would like to do something similar.

I use a minidv cam with a line in and a helmet cam. i prefer the helmet cam as you look where stuff is happening. although the lense on camcorders is normally much better than the helmet camera.

my camera is a jvc gr-dvp 9/7. i see them on ebay alot for $200 and think about buying another. As mine has been crashed on the bike a few times, raced on the car and in my scuba case for many a diving adventure and it's still going. and for internet the quality is well above whats required.

once i get a new HQ i'll look into different filters for the helmet camera, i've read they make a big difference in the sun.

helmet camera was about $200 for all the works.

Baron7700 · 04-27-2007

hahaa i love how you see the 55 just pull away from the acura

*easty* · 04-27-2007

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

hahaa i love how you see the 55 just pull away from the acura

well apart from in the tight corners. where the fat slk quickly melted the tyres and nose is looking for any oppertunity to fade while your fetling the power.

that was early in my TWS driving. the last time i went there on wider PS2's was a blast. sadly big drinking nights prior to the driving days meant my ambition to set-up the camera wasn't there.

then early next day

but still makes a great weekend.

Actually I was generally hung over for my trackdays, I bet i'd be a much better driver with a good nights sleep. hehe

Baron7700 · 04-27-2007

*tisk tisk*

**alroumi** · 04-27-2007

Neat video, Thank you for sharing easty.

*easty* · 04-27-2007

Can i just say watching this "Dam I miss track days"

Honestly it's so cheap in the US at the moment to do this stuff. people really need to get out there and do it. Once the numbers start climbing the prices for the tracks will shoot up!

In the UK for instance we have a load of track in comparison per mile. and i used to pay 240 pound(430$ roughly) for 1 track day on the bike. here I used to pay 120pounds(240$) for two track days which included in the low groups 1 on 1 instruction.

Don't think your car will be messed, i'm sure statistically it's in far more danger parked in the carpark or the street. Ask DSB, F111F, Dan, Tungser, fishtail.. and many more on this site i canny think of what your missing..

ok there goes my rant to better mankind

**F111F** · 04-28-2007

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Originally Posted by easty

Can i just say watching this "Dam I miss track days"

Don't think your car will be messed, i'm sure statistically it's in far more danger parked in the carpark or the street. Ask DSB, F111F, Dan, Tungser, fishtail.. and many more on this site i canny think of what your missing..

ok there goes my rant to better mankind

I tracked my SLK350 and the best part was my "experienced" friends getting blown away by my car. Most of the instructors were impressed with the MB, much less that a MB owner would show up. But the instructors / track are obsessive about the fact that these are daily drivers and none of the owners want to have a car messed up. Sort of like golf, you see how well you can perform.

My car has already got dinged (and park away from everyone, but there is always that immature moron who never grew up who wants to ding your car), and can't tell you the number of soccer moms who just pull right into my lane. The track was much safer.

Thanks for the video tip. Hitting MSR @ Cresson for the 1.7 mile track (thoroughly enjoyed the 1.3 mile track) and hitting TWS in June.

*easty* · 04-28-2007

[qoute]
Thanks for the video tip. Hitting MSR @ Cresson for the 1.7 mile track (thoroughly enjoyed the 1.3 mile track) and hitting TWS in June.[/quote]

they breaking the tracks up now? I've only done the upper one alone and the full circuit not done the other newer section on it's own.

I actually was there the first weekend of the new track and it rained so hard we just did the old section as the mud poored across the new section. the old track is so slippy in the rain.

**etyu** · 04-29-2007

Like the video swap.

mtiede · 04-29-2007

Easty, if you get 2 cameras you could make 3d movies like my brother does. That would add to the realism

**F111F** · 04-29-2007

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Originally Posted by easty

[qoute]
Thanks for the video tip. Hitting MSR @ Cresson for the 1.7 mile track (thoroughly enjoyed the 1.3 mile track) and hitting TWS in June.

they breaking the tracks up now? I've only done the upper one alone and the full circuit not done the other newer section on it's own.

I actually was there the first weekend of the new track and it rained so hard we just did the old section as the mud poored across the new section. the old track is so slippy in the rain.[/quote]

Yes, they will divide up the track on certain weekends. The 1.3 is technical with right to left blind hill. A lot of the heavy cars will spin off that track due to the number of curves and elevation changes. It is fun to watch the "track only" cars running on the 1.7. A Toyota Celica TRD was whipping up on a bunch of track Corvettes and Porsches. It was fun to watch and see what vehicles show up, that is half the fun.

04-27-2007	#8 (permalink)
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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Can i just say watching this "Dam I miss track days" Honestly it's so cheap in the US at the moment to do this stuff. people really need to get out there and do it. Once the numbers start climbing the prices for the tracks will shoot up! In the UK for instance we have a load of track in comparison per mile. and i used to pay 240 pound(430$ roughly) for 1 track day on the bike. here I used to pay 120pounds(240$) for two track days which included in the low groups 1 on 1 instruction. Don't think your car will be messed, i'm sure statistically it's in far more danger parked in the carpark or the street. Ask DSB, F111F, Dan, Tungser, fishtail.. and many more on this site i canny think of what your missing.. ok there goes my rant to better mankind __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	[qoute] Thanks for the video tip. Hitting MSR @ Cresson for the 1.7 mile track (thoroughly enjoyed the 1.3 mile track) and hitting TWS in June.[/quote] they breaking the tracks up now? I've only done the upper one alone and the full circuit not done the other newer section on it's own. I actually was there the first weekend of the new track and it rained so hard we just did the old section as the mud poored across the new section. the old track is so slippy in the rain. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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