GRN ENVY coming to race my Z06. What's the over/under in time?

[Datawiz]

On our half mile course, I'll say he can't come within 8 seconds of me.

Any predictions?

[GRN ENVY]

On our half mile course, I'll say he can't come within 8 seconds of me.

Any predictions?

:rofl:

I think within 5 seconds

[Datawiz]

:rofl:

I think within 5 seconds

In your dreams.

For reference, I was 12 seconds off of the leader on the 1-mile course my first time out.

[GRN ENVY]

In your dreams.

:lol:

[Datawiz]

You'll shit your pants simply riding shotgun in my car. :yesnod:

It's intense. I promise.

[JRD77VET]

You'll shit your pants simply riding shotgun in my car. :yesnod:

It's intense. I promise.

That sounds like a win-win :crazy:

:leaving:

[GRN ENVY]

You'll shit your pants simply riding shotgun in my car. :yesnod:

It's intense. I promise.

I can't wait, the more radical the ride the better

[Datawiz]

I can't wait, the more radical the ride the better

As experienced of a racer as I am, when I ride shotgun with Steve, my old co-driver, I get the willies. When you don't have your hands on the wheel, and the trip is as violent as it is, you can get a bit nervous. AND, I'm 2+ seconds faster than him now on the 1-mile course. He's slow. :)

[Stangkiller]

Are you planning on timing this with a stop watch or a calendar?

[Entropy]

I'll take the over. Easy money. I've watched Craig race.

[Sea Six]

Shit... I'll give him 4.

Go, Grn Envy. :thumbs:

[GRN ENVY]

As experienced of a racer as I am, when I ride shotgun with Steve, my old co-driver, I get the willies. When you don't have your hands on the wheel, and the trip is as violent as it is, you can get a bit nervous.

I remember the first time I went on a auto-x track, it was in 98, I was 8 or 9 and my dad got to do the ride of a life time deal when the C5's first came out and after the first run they asked if I needed a ambulance cause they could here me screaming the entire time. Ever since then I like going fast

[Datawiz]

Are you planning on timing this with a stop watch or a calendar?

sun-dial. :cheers:

[GRN ENVY]

Are you planning on timing this with a stop watch or a calendar?

:lol:

[GRN ENVY]

sun-dial. :cheers:

:rofl:

[Datawiz]

Nose stickers are photochoped. Rest of the car is real.

I pick it up Wednesday.

Flames were not supposed to be on the front valence, so the colors of those two logos will have to change.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Datawiz/Vette%20Wrap/NewZ06Nose.jpg

[GRN ENVY]

Nose stickers are photochoped. Rest of the car is real.

I pick it up Wednesday.

Flames were not supposed to be on the front valence, so the colors of those two logos will have to change.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/Datawiz/Vette%20Wrap/NewZ06Nose.jpg

Looking good

[Datawiz]

Looking good

At least you'll know how to find me. :rofl:

[GRN ENVY]

At least you'll know how to find me. :rofl:

Lol, this is true

[Nox]

You'll shit your pants simply riding shotgun in my car. :yesnod:

It's intense. I promise.

I'll shit in your car, no charge mang. :D

[Datawiz]

I'll shit in your car, no charge mang. :D

Been awhile Robert. I miss hanging out with you. :cheers:

I haven't been back to socal in years. :(

[GRN ENVY]

I'll shit in your car, no charge mang. :D

I will make sure to go to the bathroom before I leave:D

[Datawiz]

I will make sure to go to the bathroom before I leave:D

We have port-o-lets just in case. ;)

[GRN ENVY]

We have port-o-lets just in case. ;)

:lol:

[oyealiz]

On our half mile course, I'll say he can't come within 8 seconds of me.

Any predictions?

I predict you're right. Maybe even giving him a big benefit of the doubt :)

I will tell him this...when I ride in the passenger seat with you, I don't even clinch up my butt or use my feet as brake pedals. I just grin and hang on for the ride.

But then I remember that you DID come through the timing lights sideways at the end, so maybe he does need to butt clinch. :D :leaving:

[Datawiz]

I predict you're right. Maybe even giving him a big benefit of the doubt :)

I will tell him this...when I ride in the passenger seat with you, I don't even clinch up my butt or use my feet as brake pedals. I just grin and hang on for the ride.

But then I remember that you DID come through the timing lights sideways at the end, so maybe he does need to butt clinch. :D :leaving:

That was in a shit car, hell, it might have well been a minivan compared to the Z.

BTW, the new tires on the '06 ROCK!!!!

Had to replace BOTH brake ducts. :crazy:

[GRN ENVY]

I predict you're right. Maybe even giving him a big benefit of the doubt :)

I will tell him this...when I ride in the passenger seat with you, I don't even clinch up my butt or use my feet as brake pedals. I just grin and hang on for the ride.

But then I remember that you DID come through the timing lights sideways at the end, so maybe he does need to butt clinch. :D :leaving:

I feel all giggly inside now

[Datawiz]

I feel all giggly inside now

You will have fun. I'm not exaggerating when I say my 2006 C6 feels like a minivan compared to the 2008 Z.


Night and day. :yesnod:

[1911fool]

I would like to take a turn, I bet I can come in 2 seconds or better than your time..
















is keeping the car in one piece a requirement?

[Datawiz]

I would like to take a turn, I bet I can come in 2 seconds or better than your time..
















is keeping the car in one piece a requirement?

Coming across the finish line is 100% a requirement.

Hell, I'd bet $500 that there is not a single person on Vette Barn who can come within 2 seconds of me in my car.

Gauntlet laid. :D

[GRN ENVY]

You will have fun. I'm not exaggerating when I say my 2006 C6 feels like a minivan compared to the 2008 Z.


Night and day. :yesnod:

When I use to drive my C4 and then the C5 its a huge difference, Talk about night and day. Can't wait to try yours out, but now that my ego is starting to dwindle, I am think 8-6 seconds with in yours might be a stretch. :D

[GRN ENVY]

Coming across the finish line is 100% a requirement.

Hell, I'd bet $500 that there is not a single person on Vette Barn who can come within 2 seconds of me in my car.

Gauntlet laid. :D

Hell I will try hahaha if I fail I will detail your vettes

[Datawiz]

When I use to drive my C4 and then the C5 its a huge difference, Talk about night and day. Can't wait to try yours out, but now that my ego is starting to dwindle, I am think 8-6 seconds with in yours might be a stretch. :D

Have you ever autocrossed? If not, that margin will be larger.

Christ, I could beat 50% of the field in my 6,000 pound Tundra. :rofl:

[1911fool]

Coming across the finish line is 100% a requirement.

Hell, I'd bet $500 that there is not a single person on Vette Barn who can come within 2 seconds of me in my car.

Gauntlet laid. :D


Hell it'd be worth $500. just to try it!! :cheers:

[Datawiz]

Hell it'd be worth $500. just to try it!! :cheers:

C'mon down. My ride is open to my peeps. :cheers:

[oyealiz]

Coming across the finish line is 100% a requirement.

Hell, I'd bet $500 that there is not a single person on Vette Barn who can come within 2 seconds of me in my car.

Gauntlet laid. :D

A friend from CF wrote me via CF email the other day. I invited him here (the first person I've invited) but I don't think he joined. (Ok, that's funny! :rofl:) I'd bet that he could win, but since he's not here, you're safe. :lol:

Hum...Brian (yellow c5 I think) might could win. But I don't know if he's here either.

Ok...I think you're safe with your bet. :D

When I use to drive my C4 and then the C5 its a huge difference, Talk about night and day. Can't wait to try yours out, but now that my ego is starting to dwindle, I am think 8-6 seconds with in yours might be a stretch. :D

Since I am hearing now that you can actually drive, I'm feeling a bit better about your chances of at least being within the 8 seconds. :D

[1911fool]

C'mon down. My ride is open to my peeps. :cheers:

Sweet!! thanks alot!!

[Datawiz]

A friend from CF wrote me via CF email the other day. I invited him here (the first person I've invited) but I don't think he joined. (Ok, that's funny! :rofl:) I'd bet that he could win, but since he's not here, you're safe. :lol:

Hum...Brian (yellow c5 I think) might could win. But I don't know if he's here either.

Ok...I think you're safe with your bet. :D



Since I am hearing now that you can actually drive, I'm feeling a bit better about your chances of at least being within the 8 seconds. :D

Who are these mystery people that you speak of? I'd love to play a game with them just for giggles.

2 weeks, I'm in Georgia on the National Tour. This is MY year to finally trophy. Last year I screwed up 1 cone and finished 1 place out of the trophies. This year is my year.

BEST of the BEST in Georgia. :yesnod:

[GRN ENVY]

Have you ever autocrossed? If not, that margin will be larger.

Christ, I could beat 50% of the field in my 6,000 pound Tundra. :rofl:

Not a sanctioned event, but have messed around in some cones

A friend from CF wrote me via CF email the other day. I invited him here (the first person I've invited) but I don't think he joined. (Ok, that's funny! :rofl:) I'd bet that he could win, but since he's not here, you're safe. :lol:

Hum...Brian (yellow c5 I think) might could win. But I don't know if he's here either.

Ok...I think you're safe with your bet. :D



Since I am hearing now that you can actually drive, I'm feeling a bit better about your chances of at least being within the 8 seconds. :D

:cheers:

[Mirroredshades]

I remember the first time I went on a auto-x track, it was in 98, I was 8 or 9 and



Holy frickin crap. I have underwear older than you.


:D

[GRN ENVY]

Holy frickin crap. I have underwear older than you.


:D

hahahaha

[vetteman9368]

I wouldn't worry so much about his time as I would making sure his yard gnome sized self can see over the dash. Do the make helmets in "size 2.5, extra pointy"?

Liz, maybe you can send a copy of the Dallas yellow pages for Marcus to sit on.

[oyealiz]

Who are these mystery people that you speak of? I'd love to play a game with them just for giggles.

2 weeks, I'm in Georgia on the National Tour. This is MY year to finally trophy. Last year I screwed up 1 cone and finished 1 place out of the trophies. This year is my year.

BEST of the BEST in Georgia. :yesnod:

Hum, they both ran autocross at CI. One with no slicks for sure, but I don't recall about the other, and they both were still very close to you and Val with slicks. I'm not going to CF to look for exact names. :lol:

I'd love to come to Georgia again, but toooo much work, including a business trip, on the schedule for the month. Did you check with Chad to see if he could warm your tires?

[Datawiz]

Not a sanctioned event, but have messed around in some cones:

You have no idea. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

This will make for a fun follow-up thread.

We all think we can drive, especially if we've driven sports cars before.

Me, I thought I could. I got schooled. Fortunately, I had the $$$ to get a competitive car and put a multiple-championship winning driver behind the wheel in exchange for setting it up.

Now, he can't touch my car. I got both car setup and driver training from him. Was the best racing investment I ever made.

Coming in fresh, with very little seat time, you don't have a prayer. If you get within 3 seconds of me, I will give you $100 cash. :cheers:

[vetteman9368]

Coming across the finish line is 100% a requirement.

Hell, I'd bet $500 that there is not a single person on Vette Barn who can come within 2 seconds of me in my car.

Gauntlet laid. :D

I'll be down some time this year, I don't take checks:kick:

[oyealiz]

I'll be down some time this year, I don't take checks:kick:

Pssst, are you gonna help Craig out in 2 wks at the Nationals???

[vetteman9368]

Pssst, are you gonna help Craig out in 2 wks at the Nationals???

wish I could, but just too much going on

[Datawiz]

Hum, they both ran autocross at CI. One with no slicks for sure, but I don't recall about the other, and they both were still very close to you and Val with slicks. I'm not going to CF to look for exact names. :lol:

I'd love to come to Georgia again, but toooo much work, including a business trip, on the schedule for the month. Did you check with Chad to see if he could warm your tires?

Bring it. Cruise-In Autocross is a joke. On a real autocross track, they have no chance.

Yes, I offered the ride to Chad, and Val.

In the end, I'm going by myself. :(

I am trading my 2006 C6 for a Chevy Avalanche. My buddy Denny will drive my C6 for the weekend, and I'll use his truck to tow to Georgia. :hurray:

[Datawiz]

I'll be down some time this year, I don't take checks:kick:

Bring it bitch. For you, the stakes go to $1,000. :D

[GRN ENVY]

I wouldn't worry so much about his time as I would making sure his yard gnome sized self can see over the dash. Do the make helmets in "size 2.5, extra pointy"?

Liz, maybe you can send a copy of the Dallas yellow pages for Marcus to sit on.

I am not short I am combat efficient

You have no idea. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

This will make for a fun follow-up thread.

We all think we can drive, especially if we've driven sports cars before.

Me, I thought I could. I got schooled. Fortunately, I had the $$$ to get a competitive car and put a multiple-championship winning driver behind the wheel in exchange for setting it up.

Now, he can't touch my car. I got both car setup and driver training from him. Was the best racing investment I ever made.

Coming in fresh, with very little seat time, you don't have a prayer. If you get within 3 seconds of me, I will give you $100 cash. :cheers:


This should be fun

[Datawiz]

I am not short I am combat efficient




This should be fun

I had a female co-driver in '09 as well. When I first started, they said if you could beat Joan, I'd be doing well. In the beginning, she kicked my ass.

Joan hasn't been within 3 seconds of me on the 1-mile course in a year. :leaving:

[GRN ENVY]

Bring it bitch. For you, the stakes go to $1,000. :D

I can't wait for this

[Datawiz]

I can't wait for this

Don't let me down. I am also looking forward to this. Should make for great VBOT entertainment. I'll bring my HD video camera. :yesnod:

[GRN ENVY]

I had a female co-driver in '09 as well. When I first started, they said if you could beat Joan, I'd be doing well. In the beginning, she kicked my ass.

Joan hasn't been within 3 seconds of me on the 1-mile course in a year. :leaving:

:drivingskid:

[GRN ENVY]

Don't let me down. I am also looking forward to this. Should make for great VBOT entertainment. I'll bring my HD video camera. :yesnod:

Sweet, this should be awesome, hopefully I won't spin

[Datawiz]

Sweet, this should be awesome, hopefully I won't spin

If you never spin, you never learn where the limit of the car is.

That being said, they are my tires and car. :D Don't phuck them up. :rofl:

[Nalykh]

Damn! This would be so worth the air fare to watch :D

[Datawiz]

Damn! This would be so worth the air fare to watch :D

I'll video tape it. :cheers:

Christ, Marcus will even get a free Novice school in the morning before he tries to conquer my times. ;)

[GRN ENVY]

If you never spin, you never learn where the limit of the car is.

That being said, they are my tires and car. :D Don't phuck them up. :rofl:

Your getting me nervous

[GRN ENVY]

I'll video tape it. :cheers:

Christ, Marcus will even get a free Novice school in the morning before he tries to conquer my times. ;)

Is there normally a charge?

[Datawiz]

Your getting me nervous

Psychological warfare. :D

Just shoot for the 8-seconds. There is no way in hell you will ever beat me in raw time. My car is untouchable at the track in raw time.

Enjoy it and have fun. No pressure. Videos will be cool for VB.

[Nalykh]

I'll video tape it. :cheers:

Christ, Marcus will even get a free Novice school in the morning before he tries to conquer my times. ;)

He'll need that and a hell of a lot more :leaving:

Sorry Marcus :D

[Datawiz]

Is there normally a charge?

Novice school is included with the entry fee.

Saturdays are $20 and Sundays are $30.

As a struggling college student, I will cover your Saturday fee if necessary. :cheers:

[GRN ENVY]

Psychological warfare. :D

Just shoot for the 8-seconds. There is no way in hell you will ever beat me in raw time. My car is untouchable at the track in raw time.

Enjoy it and have fun. No pressure. Videos will be cool for VB.

I am sure you won't have fresh tires, which is your raw time right? Perhaps I can be within 8 seconds of your best time on saturday. I will have a ton of fun. I can't wait

He'll need that and a hell of a lot more :leaving:

Sorry Marcus :D

No worries

[Datawiz]

I am sure you won't have fresh tires, which is your raw time right? Perhaps I can be within 8 seconds of your best time on saturday. I will have a ton of fun. I can't wait



No worries
Na
Tires are good. Not new, but good. We will both be on the same tires. I'm not talking about past times, but what I can run on that day. :cheers:

BRAND NEW tires are for Sunday. I'll break them in on Sunday and should be perfect for the National Tour in Georgia the following weekend. :yesnod:

[GRN ENVY]

Novice school is included with the entry fee.

Saturdays are $20 and Sundays are $30.

As a struggling college student, I will cover your Saturday fee if necessary. :cheers:

Thats too kind, I think I can manage $20 bucks :lol:

[GRN ENVY]

Na
Tires are good. Not new, but good. We will both be on the same tires. I'm not talking about past times, but what I can run on that day. :cheers:

BRAND NEW tires are for Sunday. I'll break them in on Sunday and should be perfect for the National Tour in Georgia the following weekend. :yesnod:

Sweet

[Datawiz]

Thats too kind, I think I can manage $20 bucks :lol:

Make sure you bring your driver's license. :cheers:

[GRN ENVY]

Make sure you bring your driver's license. :cheers:

hahaha, will do

[Datawiz]

hahaha, will do

You are "giggity". :cheers:

[Nalykh]

Make sure you bring your driver's license. :cheers:

And don't forget the clean change of underwear... :leaving:




:D

[GRN ENVY]

You are "giggity". :cheers:

Very:D

[GRN ENVY]

And don't forget the clean change of underwear... :leaving:




:D

:rofl:

[Datawiz]

Very:D

It will definitely be worth postponing your trip to Orlando by a day or two. :yesnod:

[Datawiz]

BTW, you can drive STICK, can't you?

[GRN ENVY]

It will definitely be worth postponing your trip to Orlando by a day or two. :yesnod:

Hell yeah it will

[GRN ENVY]

BTW, you can drive STICK, can't you?

Yeah I can drive stick

[Datawiz]

Yeah I can drive stick

Cool.


I'm off to bed. Chat later. :cheers:

[GRN ENVY]

Cool.


I'm off to bed. Chat later. :cheers:

:cheers:

[ConstantChange]

Is this happening this coming weekend?

Data, what is a normal time for you? Is 8 seconds 5% slower, 10% slower, etc...

Sounds like a hell of a time to me. :cheers:

[oyealiz]

If you never spin, you never learn where the limit of the car is.

That being said, they are my tires and car. :D Don't phuck them up. :rofl:

Nothing like a little pressure. :lol:

BTW, you can drive STICK, can't you?

:rofl::rofl::rofl: This is a fine time to ask that, but I guess better than after your clutch is fried. :lol:

[Datawiz]

Is this happening this coming weekend?

Data, what is a normal time for you? Is 8 seconds 5% slower, 10% slower, etc...

Sounds like a hell of a time to me. :cheers:

40 seconds vs. 48 seconds.

[GRN ENVY]

Nothing like a little pressure. :lol:



:rofl::rofl::rofl: This is a fine time to ask that, but I guess better than after your clutch is fried. :lol:

:lol: learned stick in my dads corvette, so I was in good hands

[RonC5]

:lol: learned stick in my dads corvette, so I was in good hands

And since he brought that up, he spent alot of time learning the clutch by moving the car around the driveway. Did pretty good the first time out except for that first time up to a traffic light. Light turned green and he stalled it a couple times, third time the nerves got to him a bit, but got it rolling with a 4K burnout. LOL Flawless after that. I would come down and watch if I were able to travel, but will have to wait for the videos.

[GRN ENVY]

And since he brought that up, he spent alot of time learning the clutch by moving the car around the driveway. Did pretty good the first time out except for that first time up to a traffic light. Light turned green and he stalled it a couple times, third time the nerves got to him a bit, but got it rolling with a 4K burnout. LOL Flawless after that. I would come down and watch if I were able to travel, but will have to wait for the videos.

:rofl: I remember that

[GRN ENVY]

Tomorrow morning is the big day, get your bets in:rofl:

[Datawiz]

Tomorrow morning is the big day, get your bets in:rofl:

Sending you my cell phone #. ;)

[vetteman9368]

Tomorrow morning is the big day, get your bets in:rofl:

how about a side bet, $10:1 he breaks something:rofl:

[GRN ENVY]

Sending you my cell phone #. ;)

Got it :cheers:

[CertInsaneC5]

how about a side bet, $10:1 he breaks something:rofl:
Or maybe a bet on how many cones he takes out? :rofl:

[Datawiz]

Or maybe a bet on how many cones he takes out? :rofl:

I hope he doesn't hit too many. The wrap is new and beautiful and I have new fender liners in. I'm not in the mood to replace them again so soon. :willy:

[GRN ENVY]

I hope he doesn't hit too many. The wrap is new and beautiful and I have new fender liners in. I'm not in the mood to replace them again so soon. :willy:

I promise I will play nice

[Datawiz]

I promise I will play nice

Dude, I bet you don't sleep well tonight. :rofl:

BTW, I will have both my Nikon DSLR and my HD video camera there. I'm going to ask you to take some action photos and video of the car at some point tomorrow so I can use them for a promotional piece for Estero Bay Chevrolet.

The owner is coming out Sunday to race the Vette as well. :yesnod:

I have to print the flyers Saturday night. The car is going back to the dealer Sunday night to be on display for the entire week before I go to the National Tour Event in Georgia next Friday.

[CertInsaneC5]

I hope he doesn't hit too many. The wrap is new and beautiful and I have new fender liners in. I'm not in the mood to replace them again so soon. :willy:

Dude, I bet you don't sleep well tonight. :rofl:

BTW, I will have both my Nikon DSLR and my HD video camera there. I'm going to ask you to take some action photos and video of the car at some point tomorrow so I can use them for a promotional piece for Estero Bay Chevrolet.

The owner is coming out Sunday to race the Vette as well. :yesnod:

I have to print the flyers Saturday night. The car is going back to the dealer Sunday night to be on display for the entire week before I go to the National Tour Event in Georgia next Friday.

Oh jeez. No pressure there. :rofl:

[GRN ENVY]

Dude, I bet you don't sleep well tonight. :rofl:

BTW, I will have both my Nikon DSLR and my HD video camera there. I'm going to ask you to take some action photos and video of the car at some point tomorrow so I can use them for a promotional piece for Estero Bay Chevrolet.

The owner is coming out Sunday to race the Vette as well. :yesnod:

I have to print the flyers Saturday night. The car is going back to the dealer Sunday night to be on display for the entire week before I go to the National Tour Event in Georgia next Friday.

No problem, thats the least I can do for letting me take the car on the course.

You are right, I don't think I will sleep much tonight

[Datawiz]

No problem, thats the least I can do for letting me take the car on the course.

You are right, I don't think I will sleep much tonight

Kinda like Christmas morning for a 10-year old. :lol:

[vetteman9368]

Kinda like Christmas morning for a 10-year old. :lol:

a diminutive 10 yr old

[GRN ENVY]

Kinda like Christmas morning for a 10-year old. :lol:

:lol: That wasn't too long ago for me either

[Datawiz]

:lol: That wasn't too long ago for me either

I know. I figured I'd post an analogy from something you could relate too. :rofl:

[GRN ENVY]

I know. I figured I'd post an analogy from something you could relate too. :rofl:

:rofl: