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by madrian
Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Lindsay and Mike in DC 12/10
Replies: 4
Views: 3353

Lindsay and Mike in DC 12/10

Hey Folks, Apologies if this is the wrong place to put this on the forum, but Lindsay and I will be in DC for the weekend on 12/10 and would love to catch up with the CDC gang while we're in town. We're sad that we weren't able to hit up any autocrosses this year, but would love to at least catch up...
by madrian
Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: TIRES
Replies: 30
Views: 26461

Re: TIRES

Joe, you mentioned the tires on sale. We actually paid the same price for our R1Rs at Radial Tire in Silver Spring. Paul takes good care of us and he's a racer. They usually have all the popular race tires in stock or can get them in a day or two. He got us our wheels cheaper than anywhere else too...
by madrian
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: 2015 CDC Calendar
Replies: 7
Views: 3035

Re: 2015 CDC Calendar

I'd love one to keep in my office in Houston next year :)
by madrian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: wtb affordable, reliable safe sedan
Replies: 2
Views: 5184

Re: wtb affordable, reliable safe sedan

It seems all of our cars come with a checklist of "things you should know before driving", so I guess we're out of the picture. At any rate, good lucK!
by madrian
Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Harry Grove September 13th Results
Replies: 5
Views: 1782

Re: Harry Grove September 13th Results

My runs were pretty similar to that. Wet times were about 5 seconds slower. Never ceases to amaze me how much I learn about driving while autocrossing in the wet.
by madrian
Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Proposed Changes in 2014 CDC Autocross Series
Replies: 75
Views: 106712

Re: Proposed Changes in 2014 CDC Autocross Series

So, I'm chiming in super late and can understand the all of the different points being made. Nick, I can completely see the slippery slope argument that you're making, and if it turned into that, we would have to make a change at the end of the season. That being said, the IT guy within me wants to ...
by madrian
Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Dent Repair Interest at Bowie
Replies: 28
Views: 54248

Re: Dent Repair Interest at Bowie

Lol, that's a fair point.. 9. 8. They all look the same.

In light of this new information, I'd love to bring the Miata and have a dent taken out of it!
by madrian
Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Dent Repair Interest at Bowie
Replies: 28
Views: 54248

Re: Dent Repair Interest at Bowie

I'd love to bring the Miata to have the dent removed, but I'm driving the truck / trailer to the event with now way to get it there. Lindsay will already be in FL for the wedding, so I'm kinda stuck.
by madrian
Fri May 31, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next CDC Autox on Saturday June 1st
Replies: 13
Views: 5645

Re: Next CDC Autox on Saturday June 1st

Hahaha, I did the whole "first gear for a run" bit last year. Had a blast, ate through a ton of tire, laughed a lot, and was incredibly slow :twisted: . What tires did you end up going with? We'll have the Miata tomorrow, but I'm thinking I'll bring the Vette out to Winchester, even with m...
by madrian
Wed May 08, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie May 4th Results
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Bowie May 4th Results

No worries at all :) You're welcome to collect it at the next event. I think I've left a few chairs around autocrosses over the years....
by madrian
Wed May 08, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: FRS/BRZ Series??
Replies: 58
Views: 80227

Re: FRS/BRZ Series??

I'll re-iterate the point that's been made here a few times (of course, my opinion only): we don't run SCCA classes for a reason. Can you argue that the CDC classes favor certain cars? Sure you could.That being said, the simplicity of the CDC classes is what makes them beautiful. As soon as we start...
by madrian
Tue May 07, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next CDC Autocross SATurday May 4th Bowie
Replies: 23
Views: 6508

Re: Next CDC Autocross SATurday May 4th Bowie

Yeah, I really wish you could still get the XS's in the right size...would be the perfect option. Only trouble with the Hoosiers is that you go through 3-5 sets per year. At 1800 a pop, it becomes difficult to justify in a hear. :)
by madrian
Tue May 07, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie May 4th Results
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Bowie May 4th Results

Yep, the chair is in the trailer - you can grab it at the next southern event (Woodbridge or Bowie). :)
by madrian
Fri May 03, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Alignment in the Alexandria Area
Replies: 13
Views: 5187

Re: Alignment in the Alexandria Area

I'm far too inaccurate to do my own (ask Jeff Goldsmith ;)). NTB in Springfield (just off of Braddock Road and the Beltway) will align your car to any spec you would like. They also have a deal where you can pay extra to get alignments for 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years. They were more than happy to us...
by madrian
Fri May 03, 2013 1:50 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next CDC Autocross SATurday May 4th Bowie
Replies: 23
Views: 6508

Re: Next CDC Autocross SATurday May 4th Bowie

Sweet car! Great to see some direct competition - maybe I'll have to bring the Vette out this year, after all. No HooHoo's for me this year with wedding planning and all. I'm with you - not sure why nobody makes a decent tire in c6 Z06 sizes...I recently sent an email begging BFG to make the rival i...
by madrian
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: My BFG Rival Wait Is Over!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1148

Re: My BFG Rival Wait Is Over!!

Lucky devil. Mine have been in the garage for 3 weeks but am still waiting on the wheels to put them on. Apparently there have been "supplier problems" in Thailand. Just my luck, eh? Can't wait to see how they perform - though, to be honest, I'm hoping for warmth and sunshine at the next e...
by madrian
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: DIY spaces
Replies: 8
Views: 1653

Re: DIY spaces

Hey Scott, It's a darn shame - just installed the new suspension on Lindsay's Miata yesterday! At any rate, I'll keep you posted when we're doing something else - between the cars, I'm always either modifying something or breaking something. :D Shoot me a PM with your cell phone number (or remind me...
by madrian
Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Left Yellow Air Tank At Bowie Saturday 4/20
Replies: 3
Views: 885

Re: Left Yellow Air Tank At Bowie Saturday 4/20

Whoops, completely meant to post this after I cleaned up the trailer. We have the yellow air tank, as well as a pair of driving gloves (red). We'll have them all at the next event! :)
by madrian
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie April 20th Results
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

Re: Bowie April 20th Results

Mike - thanks a million for posting these, results look good to me!
by madrian
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next CDC Autocross SATurday April 20th Bowie Baysox Stadium
Replies: 8
Views: 2481

Re: Next CDC Autocross SATurday April 20th Bowie Baysox Stad

Special thanks to all that made it out today! It was a great event. Stay tuned as we work up the results... :D
by madrian
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Anyone have a spare set of 15+" Miata wheels / tires
Replies: 1
Views: 695

Anyone have a spare set of 15+" Miata wheels / tires

So here's the deal: I have a set of BFG Rivals sitting in my garage, but due to supplier delays, no wheels to mount them on until mid may sometime. No problem, I thought...we'll just keep driving on the all seasons. That worked great, but they have now gotten to the point of starting to blow out (we...
by madrian
Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: 2013 CDC Schedule
Replies: 62
Views: 29124

Re: 2013 CDC Schedule

Rain/sleet driving just helps to hone skills, right? That's what I'll keep telling myself tomorrow. Anyone else remember the "snow-cross" from a year or two ago. Darn shame we had to cancel - was looking forward to some good slides (only about 6 participants showed up) ;) See you all tomor...
by madrian
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Star Specs?
Replies: 90
Views: 158852

Re: Star Specs?

Lindsay and I pulled the trigger on the rivals and some shiny 6UL's for her Miata. Only trouble is that they wont ship until April... :cry: . Crappy all seaons it is for now. Mad drifts, yo. With everything I've read about the Stang, an RE-11, RS-3, Yokahoma AD-08, etc. are all good tires, and much ...
by madrian
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Next CDC Autox Bowie Saturday Oct 13th
Replies: 20
Views: 13705

Re: Next CDC Autox Bowie Saturday Oct 13th

Should be a great event. Had hoped to have the alignment done on the vette (and the chance to flilp the Hoosiers on the rims), but travel this week blocks me. Guess I'll be rollin' in the rolla! ;)