Speed Ventures: Streets of Willow 10/24/08 Recap

JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
I went to another Speed Ventures event at SOW again last Friday. Just thought I'd share what happened and a couple of pics. Here are the highlights:

1st Session:
1) 1st warm up lap felt good.
- My Project Mu bads still feel
- RT-615s still had a good amount of grip
- Engine felt a little hesistant passed 6500 RPM

2) 3rd lap
- At corner exit on turn 3, I hit the throttle and the engine stopped revving at around 7000 RPM
- CEL went off
- Exited the track and headed back to the paddock
- Let the engine cool
- Turn off the engine
- Turned engine back on and the CEL was gone

2nd Session:
1) Again, the first two laps were great
2) Right after turn 2, the engine cuts off again at around 7000 RPM
3) Exited the track
4) Retired for the day

Afterwards, I did an ECU jump test and the CEL coded that there was something wrong with my oxygen sensor. So the DB8 will be getting a new one this week. I hope to come back to SOW in December for a little revenge...

Since I was only out for two sessions, the photographer didn't get any shots of my and my DB8, except for when I was exiting the track. Which was a pretty lame shot with me putting my left fist out the window to signal that I was exiting. However... My friend did manage to take one good picture of me right after last turn/skid pad, right before the front straight away. He also took a pic of a black GT-R R35.

Enjoy!

Pics:


My DB8


GT-R R35
 

db8_Joe

New Member
Damn thats too bad you didnt get much driving time an photos. Crossin my fingers for december! WOOT
 


JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
db8_Joe said:
Damn thats too bad you didnt get much driving time an photos. Crossin my fingers for december! WOOT
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Yup. Trying to prep the DB8 as soon as possible and do some practicing on the touge. Thanks for crossing your fingers man. You should come out to SOW sometime.
 

g3teg97

Super Moderator
Sucks that you only had a few laps. I'm sure it'll run better in December.

(I thought those Azenis were garbage on the track?)
 

JDMsneakerz

dont believe the hype
nice pics matt, how was the GTRs performance
 


JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
g3teg97 said:
Sucks that you only had a few laps. I'm sure it'll run better in December.

(I thought those Azenis were garbage on the track?)
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They are, but then again, all street tires suck on the track. I'm training myself to drive to my full potential on street tires, before I move on to R-compounds. Whenever that is... It's like learning how to walk before you can run. I also ran with the ABS disabled. Braking feels way better without the ABS. Now I'm going to take it out along with the cruise control. More room in the engine bay and it'll shed a little weight too.
 

db8_Joe

New Member
JDMxDB8 said:
Yup. Trying to prep the DB8 as soon as possible and do some practicing on the touge. Thanks for crossing your fingers man. You should come out to SOW sometime.
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Can u send me a link on the requirements and how to sign up etc..
Im pretty intrested in driving up there with some friends.
 

Apollo

New Member
Is that just for CA?

Not trying to thread jack, but anyone know of any groups that do that in WA?

I've been dying to find an affordable way to try a road course, but the only way I've been able to find is you have to take a one day class for $700 first! F^&K me!
 

JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
genesis said:
wow thats pretty cool how long does it take to drive up there?
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Takes about an hour and a half from where I live.

Apollo said:
Is that just for CA?

Not trying to thread jack, but anyone know of any groups that do that in WA?

I've been dying to find an affordable way to try a road course, but the only way I've been able to find is you have to take a one day class for $700 first! F^&K me!
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Yes. Speed Ventures only hosts track events in CA. You should try doing more research on local track events.
 
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