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84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 12:50:47 PM    xrcrx   Posts: 74 Joined: 12/7/2005 From: houston texas Status: offline Took the mighty crossfire to a "playday" hosted by the San Jac Vette Club at the H.P.D. driving course. It was a road course to which they added a slalom at the beginning and 3 gates and a slalom at the end. It was open road course between those points. All the C4's but mine were LT-1 cars. At days end I beat all the C4's and a lot of the 5's. WOOHOO! It was a blast, lotsa fun, lotsa neat cars, and a great group of people The Z51 package is absolutely amazing. Despite less than steller tires the car was easy to control and rotate. Can't wait to do it again. _____________________________ Eric 84 C4 Z-51 auto 05 CBR1000RR Repsol Rep 00 TLR Post #: 1

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 1:24:41 PM    Pbtrick   Posts: 733 Joined: 4/30/2005 Status: offline what does something like that cost to enter? (in reply to xrcrx) Post #: 2

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 1:29:02 PM    xrcrx   Posts: 74 Joined: 12/7/2005 From: houston texas Status: offline $20 for this event , ran from around 10-4. SCCA autocrosses are between 20 and 30 dollars I believe. This was a local vette club event. they also rent tracks like Texas World Speedway and Houston Motorsport Ranch-and run the road courses, usually in conjunction with a local Porsche club or Viper club to share costs. _____________________________ Eric 84 C4 Z-51 auto 05 CBR1000RR Repsol Rep 00 TLR (in reply to Pbtrick) Post #: 3

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 1:34:11 PM    Pbtrick   Posts: 733 Joined: 4/30/2005 Status: offline wow..thats cheap as hell! there is a road course back home,but they charge like 100 bucks a day! (in reply to xrcrx) Post #: 4

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 1:49:46 PM    xrcrx   Posts: 74 Joined: 12/7/2005 From: houston texas Status: offline 100 dollars really isn't bad. A track day on the bikes runs $150, an actual race weekend, even w/tire support costs me around $4-500.00 Being able to run the car flat out, and drive it to the absolute limit is worth every cent! _____________________________ Eric 84 C4 Z-51 auto 05 CBR1000RR Repsol Rep 00 TLR (in reply to Pbtrick) Post #: 5

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 6:25:48 PM    PAY2PLAY Posts: 1533 Joined: 10/2/2005 Status: offline Sounds like something I wouldn't mind trying in the future. Did you take any pictures? _____________________________ '98 6 Speed Coupe (SOLD Oct. 07) '99 Lexus RX300 (wifes) '02 Lexus GS300 Sport Design (daily driver) [link=http://media.putfile.com/Exhaust-Clip81]Exhaust Sound Clip[/ (in reply to xrcrx) Post #: 6

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/23/2006 6:32:04 PM    xrcrx   Posts: 74 Joined: 12/7/2005 From: houston texas Status: offline One guy got some video footage and one of the runs was mine-really good stuff. I'm supposed to get a dvd copy. I'll post it when I do. _____________________________ Eric 84 C4 Z-51 auto 05 CBR1000RR Repsol Rep 00 TLR (in reply to PAY2PLAY) Post #: 7

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/24/2006 11:21:40 PM    mech259 Posts: 1760 Joined: 1/22/2006 From: Lumberton, Texas Status: offline I guess I'm uninformed, but is the Z51? Is it a suspension package? My 86 is a L98 engine. I am curious and trying to learn more about Corvettes. I spent 3 years restoring my '69 Camaro Z28 and can tell you anything you want to know about it, but am learning about 'Vettes. Thanks in advance. _____________________________ L.B. ASE Master Certified L1 Emissions Certified 1986 C4 1969 RS Z28 Camaro 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (under construction) (in reply to xrcrx) Post #: 8

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/25/2006 3:57:45 AM    xrcrx   Posts: 74 Joined: 12/7/2005 From: houston texas Status: offline Z51 is a suspension package, it was detuned somewhat after it's debut year in '84. It may be harsh, but it's absolutely effective. The on the road pics were after the day was over, headed for food and drinks. My boy took the pics from my girlfriends SLK350, which I also ran: Enjoy the pics! _____________________________ Eric 84 C4 Z-51 auto 05 CBR1000RR Repsol Rep 00 TLR (in reply to xrcrx) Post #: 9

RE: 84 Z51 Rules! - 3/26/2006 12:04:02 AM    mech259 Posts: 1760 Joined: 1/22/2006 From: Lumberton, Texas Status: offline Thanks for the info. Great pics of sexy cars. LOL _____________________________ L.B. ASE Master Certified L1 Emissions Certified 1986 C4 1969 RS Z28 Camaro 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (under construction) (in reply to xrcrx) Post #: 10

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