VCMC Motorsport Club Forums http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 19:33:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/images/one18/misc/rss.png VCMC Motorsport Club Forums http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/ Good custom upholestery shop in the Lower Mainland http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12414-Good-custom-upholestery-shop-in-the-Lower-Mainland&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:40 GMT Looking for a good shop to rewrap the insert of a pair of Recaro leather buckets in a different color. I am buying some Recaro buckets at a good price down the states but they came with red leather inserts. I just want a black plain leather insert to match the outershell of the seat. Any... Looking for a good shop to rewrap the insert of a pair of Recaro leather buckets in a different color. I am buying some Recaro buckets at a good price down the states but they came with red leather inserts. I just want a black plain leather insert to match the outershell of the seat.

Any recommendations?

Gary ]]> Off topic Fab_vr6 http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12414-Good-custom-upholestery-shop-in-the-Lower-Mainland hmmm, V8 Lotus copy in Manitoba ? http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12412-hmmm-V8-Lotus-copy-in-Manitoba&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:25:08 GMT http://www.racingjunk.com/Other/2513...N-PROJECT.html


weird...but strangely interesting......hmmmm

Greg ?.... know anything of this beast ?

This thing could make a very fun trackday/hillclimb car for not much money for someone. Peo already snagged Gord's Formula Ford out of Winnipeg...... anyone know of this car ? ]]> For sale/wanted ads PDM http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12412-hmmm-V8-Lotus-copy-in-Manitoba <![CDATA[17x7 wheels and A6's]]> http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12409-17x7-wheels-and-A6-s&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51:33 GMT Entry race tire setup. Good option for someone ready to make a move to proper race tires without spending 2500$... 80% of the performance for 1/3 of the price.Wheels are on the heavy side, approx 21lb. Dual 5 bolt pattern, 5x100, 5x114.3, +45. Hoosiers have approx 70 runs on them, Ive run only 3... Entry race tire setup. Good option for someone ready to make a move to proper race tires without spending 2500$...
80% of the performance for 1/3 of the price.Wheels are on the heavy side, approx 21lb. Dual 5 bolt pattern, 5x100, 5x114.3, +45. Hoosiers have approx 70 runs on them, Ive run only 3 events on them. Regionally they are pretty competitive even on my bone stock civic.


500$ takes it. ]]> For sale/wanted ads eunos http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12409-17x7-wheels-and-A6-s Scion FR-S Launch Event http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12407-Scion-FR-S-Launch-Event&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:48:21 GMT Perhaps you have followed the development of this car since day 1. Perhaps you have read every single automotive review out there on the FR-S, and watched numerous video reviews about how great the FR-S is both on and off the track. Or perhaps you have never heard of this 200hp, horizontally... Perhaps you have followed the development of this car since day 1. Perhaps you have read every single automotive review out there on the FR-S, and watched numerous video reviews about how great the FR-S is both on and off the track. Or perhaps you have never heard of this 200hp, horizontally opposed boxer engine RWD sports car until now.

Regardless of which camp you fall into, why endlessly analyze the car on paper and via YouTube, or wonder what it is capable of when you can test drive the car and find out for yourself? The Scion FR-S launch -- hosted by VCMC -- is the event you DO NOT want to miss. Come join us for an exciting day of autocross on the full 1000' x 500' pad at the BC Driving Center. Scion Canada is bringing 2 of their 2013 Scion FR-S to the pad for VCMC members to test on course.


Event Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Location: BC Driving Center (Pitt Meadows Airport)
Gates open @ 7:30 am
Tech closes @ 8:15am
Reg closes @ 8:30am (sharp!)

(Please note that these times are strictly enforced and anyone not registered/tech-ed by 8:30am will not be allowed to run. Please allow enough time for car prep and registration.)

Driver's meeting will be held at 9am.


BC Driving Centre, Pitt Meadows -- How do I get there?



Rules at BCDC:
- Drive the speed limit to and from the event. Obey all signs.
- Exhaust noise maximum 92 db (Zero tolerance), measured at 50'
- Vehicles exceeding this limit or producing obnoxious, annoying, or otherwise excessive noise (tire, engine, exhaust, etc.) as judged by the organizers, will be asked to stop running for the day, with no refunds being issued.
- NO!-Speeding, burn-outs, loud stereos or excessive noise.
- Respect the local residents. It is a privilege for us to be at Pitt Meadows, and we are guests of the community. Act accordingly.
- You must keep your car under control at all times.
- Do not lock up your brakes.
- No doughnuts or continual tire smoke.
- No exhibition driving.


Event Format

As a club practice event, the timing system will be in operation. But the results will not count towards the AutoX Cup standings. In addition to racing their own vehicles as usual, drivers will be allowed a maximum of 2 test runs in the FR-S.

Entry to this event is limited to 60 VCMC members plus guests of Scion Canada, so make sure you register early! Registration will open on Friday, May 18 at 5pm sharp, and is available at:

http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=56&BT=10#Ev12088


Registration Details

All entrants must be current VCMC members in good standings. If you are not a VCMC member yet, please sign up for a 2012 VCMC membership at the following link:

Membership Sign Up: http://www.karelo.com/enter_res.php?&BID=56#Ev11514

Also, please read the Supplemental Regulations.

Pre-registration via Karelo is MANDATORY. On-site registration will not be accepted. New members may claim their free event credit by selecting the "New Member Event Credit" option on the Karelo form. The standard event fee is $50. Anyone abusing the event credit option on the form will be penalized $10.

If you are having difficulty registering online, please contact treasurer(at)vcmc.ca at your earliest convenience.

See you on the pad!

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VCMC Executive Leadership Team



]]> Racing events Traum http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12407-Scion-FR-S-Launch-Event My first iOS game (FREE) for grabs http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12405-My-first-iOS-game-(FREE)-for-grabs&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 04:38:00 GMT This area is cool for totally random and off-topic stuff, right? :D

My first iOS game (FREE) up for download.
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M...521397417&mt=8

Version 1.1 is already in work (http://eclink.blogspot.ca/) Don't wait though, download 1.0 to start working on the high score!!! ]]> Off topic bnombe http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12405-My-first-iOS-game-(FREE)-for-grabs How can I race on Ridge Motorsports track and pacific raceways? http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12403-How-can-I-race-on-Ridge-Motorsports-track-and-pacific-raceways&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 20:24:53 GMT Do I need to be a member of a club to do this? Need some enlightenment. Thanks Do I need to be a member of a club to do this? Need some enlightenment.

Thanks ]]> Track Days LiamPage http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12403-How-can-I-race-on-Ridge-Motorsports-track-and-pacific-raceways 3rd Annual tuner/sport Imports Vancouver Island Poker Run for Camp Shawnigan http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12402-3rd-Annual-tuner-sport-Imports-Vancouver-Island-Poker-Run-for-Camp-Shawnigan&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:51:16 GMT *NOTE: This event is open to all import sport and tuner car owners...,* Image: http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/uploads/gallery/album_37896/gallery_87986_37896_119496.jpg *Links to Past Poker Runs:* * 2010 (http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/740168-vancouver-island-2010-poker-run/) * 2011... NOTE: This event is open to all import sport and tuner car owners...,



Links to Past Poker Runs:




You may need to scroll through the pages to find the pictures but pictures are there !!!

Hope to see you there !!! ]]> Social events/scene DDonovan http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12402-3rd-Annual-tuner-sport-Imports-Vancouver-Island-Poker-Run-for-Camp-Shawnigan <![CDATA[2012 VCMC Auto-x Cup Event 2 -- Photos & videos]]> http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12401-2012-VCMC-Auto-x-Cup-Event-2-Photos-amp-videos&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 06:32:28 GMT Great turn out today. Hopefully everyone got some cool videos and photos. Please post your videos and photos here. Here are the club photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/asimo118/sets/72157629719835634/with/7194311066/ For those who are interested in Hi-Res photos, here is how you can... Great turn out today. Hopefully everyone got some cool videos and photos.

Please post your videos and photos here.

Here are the club photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asimo11...th/7194311066/

For those who are interested in Hi-Res photos, here is how you can make donation to the club for the Hi-Res Photos.

1. Check out the club photos.

2. go to https://www.karelo.com/enter_res.php...BID=56#Ev12055 to make donations.

3. PM me which photos number you are interested, your name, contact email.

4. As soon as I received the confirmation from Karelo.com, I will process your request and reply your email.

All photos are for personal use only. If you need to use them for any promotion purpose, please contact VCMC for more detail information. Thank you. ]]> Racing events asimo118 http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12401-2012-VCMC-Auto-x-Cup-Event-2-Photos-amp-videos <![CDATA[2012 VCMC Auto-x Cup Event 2 -- Feedback & Results]]> http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12399-2012-VCMC-Auto-x-Cup-Event-2-Feedback-amp-Results&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:55:39 GMT Thank you all for coming to today event. It was great to see almost 90 drivers with family at Pitt Meadows Airport. Special thanks to all our drivers for respecting our noise regulations. Also I forgot to mention this morning, it is good to see a group of friends coming to race, from Vancouver... Thank you all for coming to today event. It was great to see almost 90 drivers with family at Pitt Meadows Airport. Special thanks to all our drivers for respecting our noise regulations. Also I forgot to mention this morning, it is good to see a group of friends coming to race, from Vancouver Island, Kelowna, & Bellingham.

Please LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/vcmcca)
& Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/vcmcca)

Coming up our second Velocity 1 on June 2nd (Click here) still has some spots open, sign up before it is too late!

Photo by Michael Lee

And if you have time on June 2nd, but not taking Velocity 1, please come and help us to run the event by signing up as a Volunteer (Click here). Volunteer gets free lunch, free runs & a free Velocity T shirt. Also Volunteer can learn some driving skills by helping out the event.

On June 3rd right after Velocity, is our VCMC Club Practice Event - Featuring Scion FRS Test Drive on the double pad & capped at 60 drivers! Stay tune for more information. :thumbs_up:

On June 5th, join us for Monthly Club Meeting & the post meeting......VCMC Club Meating LOL! Photo by Carol Wong
]]> Racing events Derek128 http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12399-2012-VCMC-Auto-x-Cup-Event-2-Feedback-amp-Results Velocity Volunteer Thread! June 2 2012 http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12398-Velocity-Volunteer-Thread!-June-2-2012&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 04:59:51 GMT Hello VCMC members!

Wow Time flies! The next V1 is coming up soon!
We're enlisting volunteers again to help with the June 2nd Velocity day.
This is a great opportunity to see how the next level of velocity school works from behind the scenes and also gain experience in different event management roles without the pressure of an ongoing race!
+ This is your chance to see up close and personal the training of VCMC's latest crop of Trophy Chasers.
If you are singing up for the school and find yourself on the waitlist, feel free to sign-up as a volunteer and enjoy the vicarious learning benefits!



Don't forget that LUNCH is provided by the school! (yum!)

Join VCMC's elite support team in running yet another great Velocity Day!

For those that have already emailed me (eager!) thank you! Feel free to post here as well and encourage your fellow club members!

The best bonus of all? -> get some free seat time on the FULL Pitt Meadows pad!
(How can you say no to that?)

Example info to include:

Name: Yarko Petriw
Availability: Friday and Saturday
Email: yarko dot petriw at gmail dot com

*Note Instructors, you'll be receiving emails shortly.

Also
LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/vcmcca)
& Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/vcmcca) ]]> Driving school Yarko http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12398-Velocity-Volunteer-Thread!-June-2-2012 Stripping wheel studs? http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12395-Stripping-wheel-studs&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 06:51:39 GMT I've now stripped three different wheel studs on my s2000. It seems to happen as I'm trying to take the lug nut off with an electric impact gun - the nut will loosen a bit, then seem to get caught on the threads and get stuck. Or, as I'm zipping them on, even if I hand tighten a fair bit first. The only way to get them off after that is to force them to turn with a breaker bar, which strips all the threads off the stud.

Has anyone else run in to this issue? I've been changing wheels a lot over the past year.. Perhaps I should go back to doing them all by hand.

The kicker is that you cannot replace wheel studs on the s2000 without removing the hub, and then you need to replace the wheel bearing. x3, now :huff: ]]> Tech Talk Legin_k http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12395-Stripping-wheel-studs RIP Carroll Shelby http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12394-RIP-Carroll-Shelby&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 21:04:41 GMT http://content.usatoday.com/communit...D=zd41uwtyyvou ]]> Racing Abroad SumAznGuy http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12394-RIP-Carroll-Shelby VCMC iRacing Championship Season 2 Round #5 http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12393-VCMC-iRacing-Championship-Season-2-Round-5&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 16:21:52 GMT *VCMC Championship Season 2!!!* Image: http://modifiedmiatas.com/Forums/index.php?action=media;sa=media;in=72;preview Image: http://h8.abload.de/img/okayama1s8u.jpg *Season Format:* - 6 Race series with 5 different tracks 1. Okayama Short (Apr 19_12) 2. Lime Rock park (Apr 26_12) 3....
VCMC Championship Season 2!!!


Season Format:
- 6 Race series with 5 different tracks
1. Okayama Short (Apr 19_12)
2. Lime Rock park (Apr 26_12)
3. Summit Point Raceway (May 3_12)
4. Laguna Seca (May 10_12)
5. Okayama Full Course (May 17_12)
6. Suzuka Grand Prix (May 24_12) (Will need to be purchased)
- Your top 4 finishes will be scored in the final results (this allows for people not being able to make a race)
*bold


Points (F1 format):
1st : 25 points
2nd : 18 points
3rd : 15 points
4th : 12 points
5th : 10 points
6th : 8 points
7th : 6 points
8th : 4 points
9th : 2 points
10th : 1 point

Day: Thursday May 17th 2012
Time: 8:30 PM (Practice starts at 7:30pm)
Car: Mazda MX-5 (Roadster or Cup) FIXED SETUP: DEFAULT
Track: Okayama - Full Course
Laps:20
Password: autox

How to join the VCMC iRace Server on the 10th:
- Find the "Hosted" tab just under the scrolling service banner
- Scrolling over the "Hosted" tab will drop down a list
- Select "Join a Race"
- I will start the Server at 7:30pm for practice with the name "VCMC Okayama Race" with the Password: autox
- A 15 minute qualifying session will begin at 8:30pm
- 20 lap race will begin when the quali is finished

PRIZE: 1 FREE DAY OF VCMC AUTOCROSS!!!

Season Standings After Season 2 Race #4:


INTERESTED IN JOINING iRACING???? Check out THIS LINK for a bunch of promo codes to start racing CHEAP!!!


Sign up and give input here!!

rich ]]> Sim Racing Vancouver03miata http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12393-VCMC-iRacing-Championship-Season-2-Round-5 CG Lock Group Buy http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12392-CG-Lock-Group-Buy&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 16:11:12 GMT Hi again, just in time for the start of race season, we're pleased to offer a group buy on the award winning CG Lock restraint systems.

Simple fact: Want to retain more control of your car while cornering? You need to keep the driver planted firmer. While expensive 4 and 5 point race belt will work, often car interiors and belt mounting points will prohibit most people from installing expensive race belts. Also race belts are awkward and cumbersome to use on a daily basis.



Now you can keep your butt planted with this very simple, but effective lap belt tensioner from CG Lock.

The CG-Lock gives about 80% of the holding power of a full race harness. Why do people use a harness? Well for sanctioned racing, they are necessary. However you can now achieve harness-like holding power, without the expense, weight, and mounting hassles of one.



You don't need to "hang on" when driving hard...you can keep your feet light on the pedals and your hands light on the wheel for better driving control, faster reactions, and less fatigue.

You are "one with the vehicle"...you can sense the vehicle movement better, react sooner, and "feel" your way through the tricky spots more easily.

Unfortunately, most of us do our auto-crossing in our daily drivers with standard three-point automotive seat belts, not racing harnesses. Once the CG-Lock is installed, you pull up on the shoulder harness of your seatbelt, and the lap belt portion gets "racing harness tight" and stays as tight as you want until you release it!

Simple, but what a difference it makes; your hips are the body’s center of gravity. Tightly held, hips provide you better control, and faster lap times period!! When you are counting thousands of seconds in an auto-x, every little bit helps.
Installs in most vehicles in under 30 seconds!! This little lock is so effective it can be used on any kind of street application.

CG Locks can be added to most vehicles, and benefits:

• Street Driving
• Auto-x
• Drag racing
• Drifting
• Track days


CG Lock has recently gone through new owners, and new Canadian distributorship - unfortunately increasing our cost and new Canadian MSRP to $64.95 plus HST, however if purchased in bulk, they are willing to allow PDM Racing to offer to VCMC these amazing little units at $49.10 plus tax.



This is a VCMC Group Buy - so prepayment is required in full to reserve your CG Lock. We will need 20 prepaid orders to get this done at this pricing.

Sign up can be done on the forum, and once we have 20 interested buyers, then payment can done via in person with cash, cheque, debit or credit, OR can be done by online by email money transfer or Paypal. Sorry, CC's not taken for online. Shipping for non locals is extra by Canada Post.

I will have a few CG Locks on display or to test try this upcoming weekend's event...so you can either sit inside the CRX and test fit them, or ask if we have one you can borrow for a run to see how they work. ]]> From Our Partners PDM http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12392-CG-Lock-Group-Buy FS: 4 Civic ultra light VX rims http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12391-FS-4-Civic-ultra-light-VX-rims&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 15:25:06 GMT As topic states,

13"
4x100
9.5 lbs
high offset



$250 for the set obo ]]> For sale/wanted ads phamjam http://www.vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?12391-FS-4-Civic-ultra-light-VX-rims