tech days
- hepcatz
- Posts: 619
- Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:58 am
- Car: '86 AE86 MillenniumFalcon
- CDC Member#: 434
- Location: Winchester, Va
- Contact:
tech days
Has anyone set up a tech day previously? How did it go? I attended one last night and really enjoyed it, especially using a lift. Would other members be interested in something like a tech day, even if low key?
Vegan Powered Racing
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
- kyle.bowker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 760
- Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:35 pm
- Car: 1991 Mazda Miata
- CDC Member#: 91
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Contact:
Re: tech days
It seems that the only events with somewhat decent attendance are the auto-x and T&T events. To be honest, track day, rally, group drive, go-kart and other events have had pretty dismal attendance in the past. Pete G hosted a pre-HPDE tech session last year or the year before that and 1 person showed up. Understandably, there has been little motivation to host more events like it. CDC doesn't own a vehicle lift and we have not made arrangements to rent a lift elsewhere. The single marque clubs have it a little easier there because the dealerships have a vested interest in supporting marque afficionados.
That being said, I encourage any and all members to volunteer to host events, even if they are informal like a BBQ/ tech day in someone's driveway or a pancake breakfast to watch F1. I met some of my best friends this way.
That being said, I encourage any and all members to volunteer to host events, even if they are informal like a BBQ/ tech day in someone's driveway or a pancake breakfast to watch F1. I met some of my best friends this way.
- hepcatz
- Posts: 619
- Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:58 am
- Car: '86 AE86 MillenniumFalcon
- CDC Member#: 434
- Location: Winchester, Va
- Contact:
Re: tech days
In another month I will be garage-less so I can't do a tech day at my house, however I might come up with something to see if folks would be interested in a non-event meet of some sort in NOVA. Maybe I'll contact some independant shops on a tech event idea? PBC?
Vegan Powered Racing
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
- konkilr
- Posts: 165
- Joined: Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:23 pm
- Car: 1995 SUXASS LRXTi
- CDC Member#: 19
- Location: Flintstone,MD.
Re: tech days
I wouldn't mind hosting a tech day. It would have to be at my brothers garage. I can show you that you dont need a lift. Most things can be done without. Most race shops dont have lifts anyway.
jake
jake
Raceday strategy: Start slow, then back off.
- hepcatz
- Posts: 619
- Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:58 am
- Car: '86 AE86 MillenniumFalcon
- CDC Member#: 434
- Location: Winchester, Va
- Contact:
Re: tech days
Very true Jake! I've been using jack and stands for years. If you would like to set up a tech event, I'd be happy to help. Let me know & I can give you my contact info.
John
John
Vegan Powered Racing
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
-
- Posts: 34
- Joined: Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:26 pm
- Car: 1991 Honda Civic Si
- CDC Member#: 0
- Location: Strasburg, VA
Re: tech days
i've set up a few tech days in the past at my work. sadly, my warehouse is so packed right now it really isn't an option. was fun though. biggest turn out was like 8 miatas. we did a top install that day, too.
- hepcatz
- Posts: 619
- Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:58 am
- Car: '86 AE86 MillenniumFalcon
- CDC Member#: 434
- Location: Winchester, Va
- Contact:
Re: tech days
Sounds cool! I've gone to the mscw ones & enjoyed them. In about 2 weeks things will mellow out for me & I'll spend some time to come up with a meet idea. If anyone has any suggestions or help let me know.
john n
john n
Vegan Powered Racing
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr
'08 Mazda MX5 "Slowe Azz" /'86 Toyota AE86 "Millennium Falcon"
52 ax =)
http://www.cafepress.com/autocrossr