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The one Scheides linked to is SA-rated, you can get the M-rated version for a bit under $100 I believe.

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Did you end up getting yours off eBay brandon?

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Yeah, all the pics are in the thread. I personally don't need anything SA rated which is why I went with that one. To each their own!

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I will be needing to buy an SA rated helmet for racing this summer so I'll have my black Snell 2005 M-rated helmet for sale. Even comes with a nice MitsuStyle decal on it. :)

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Are you serious? Hot metal flying off red hot brake rotors, scary stuff! That just means he was using the brakes as they were meant to be used. :)

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We weren't able to see it, but it concerned the corner workers. Almost considered upgrading the brakes this winter to improve stopping even more, but probably wont get it done this year. Might get rid of the factory pads though.

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I'm certainly going to make as many autox's as I can this year. I have 2 reliable autocross worthy cars and a much better work schedule, so no more excuses really.

No drag racing for me this year, but I'd like to go to BIR at least once if I can.

My only limitation is working weekends in July and August. I have most of my weekends available in May, June, September, and early October though.

Re: 2010 Bench Racer's League
 

Northstar BMW is at BIR May 14-16 for those interested

*** Mark your calendars in advance: Our Spring Performance Driving School at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) will be held May 14th - 16th, 2010. We will be driving on the long-track. Registration will open early 2010. ***

Re: 2010 Bench Racer's League
 

win

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I sent an email to the people to see the process for registering and if anyone can go. Sounds like a great deal and I will definately sign up if they allow different cars.

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Any idea on what that is going to cost?

*edit: I found it. $350

*2nd edit: I think they allow non-BMW's but I'm not sure. It says they allow non-members.
Looking at my calendar though, I wont be going. I'll instead be attending the MAC DCTC test and tune that weekend. Not as exciting I know, but it's cheaper I'm already spending a ton of money on car stuff in May.

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I would like to try an autocross test and tune day for sure..and of course rallyx is my main form of racing and takes all my moneys, if anyone is interested in trying this with me feel free..nothing a little reassurance tape cant handle if your worried about rock chips.

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lemme know what you do. I'd likely be game.

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I sent an email about the BMW day to the event email address yesterday morning and am still waiting to hear back. I went into the registration area and the event is not listed there. Will post up what I hear back.

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Ordered my helmet yesterday! $148 shipped, with free balaclava and helmet bag.

http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...lag=3&brand=67

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^^ lol

Scheides while driving this summer:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/nascar/2009...nhardt.510.jpg

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Everyone wanting to do autocross, please heed my advice: Do the novice school first! You will enjoy your time more at future events, and you'll be faster at future events! Please, just trust me.

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Bah, where'd all the drag racers go... for those of us too poor to auto cross.

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^^^I'll be with ya on that one most likely. Auto-x seems fun, but I have a feeling I'll be spending more money then I need to, doing it. The occasional trip to the track is enough to get my fix for racing.

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A funny way to look at it. Launching breaks all kinds of very expensive things on Evo X's. I'd have to upgrade the center diff pins for sure...it'd be wise to upgrade front & rear diffs as well. $5-6k I'd guess.