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SASC Events / Re: 2015 Canadian Autoslalom Championship - registration open

« on: June 11, 2015, 11:17:44 PM »

Will small children be allowed at the banquet? I will have my wife and 18 month old son with me.  Just want to make sure he is able to attend the banquet as well.  I would also assume I would not pay for him as well, because he will not eat anything, other than what we give him.

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Other Events / Re: June 7 event in Great Falls

« on: June 08, 2015, 08:16:33 PM »

Jinx Jordan did that to me at one of my first schools; hovered his hand on the gear shift, and told me that we would have "an awkward moment" if I reached for the shifter   Worked very well at stopping me from shifting inappropriately, but it didn't cure me of holding on too long after a shift.  I'll get Jo to help there, although it won't be quite so awkward

Yes, exactly.  It is not that you rest on the shifter it is that you seem to hold your shift for 5-10 seconds.  It is a street driving habit in that you expect to shift again momentarily.

Interesting, makes me want to put my camera in the car watching me drive looking for bad habits.

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Other Events / Re: June 7 event in Great Falls

« on: June 08, 2015, 03:22:40 PM »

And therein lies a big problem.  At the school, Ilearned that the biggest thing holding me back is my level of focus.  If I pull attention away from the upcoming course elements, I am going to get slower

Sounds like you need to increase your focus and neural plasticity  ... whatever that is:

http://www.lumosity.com/

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Other Events / Re: June 7 event in Great Falls

« on: June 08, 2015, 02:42:18 PM »

Yeah.  Not sure how to fix this, since the behaviour is entirely unconcious.  I'll have to do something to bring it forward into my concious mind.

Same as an other unconscious though, you need to practice the conscious thought of hands on the steering wheel.  On top of every other thought in your head.  You say it to yourself over and over again until your hands do what you want them to do.

Basically, I practice repeating stuff in my own mind.  It's like a rapid mental check list, gas, shift, steering wheel, brake, turn etc.   At least that is how I think about it.  Like any bad habit you want to correct it seems to take more of your focus.

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Other Events / Re: June 7 event in Great Falls

« on: June 08, 2015, 09:29:10 AM »

Wow Murray that's a lot of shifting!  The course seemed to slow down quite a bit.  I see what you mean about holding the shifter, it also causes you to misplace your other hand on the steering wheel to control the car.

I think I am just as guilty of letting go of the steering wheel then, you did not seem too bad about it.

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Automotive Marketplace / Re: 2009 STI Partout

« on: June 04, 2015, 08:22:05 AM »

Some items have been sold.  Still a lot available.

Keep in mind the SPL arms work for both GR Impreza and BRZ/FRS.

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SASC Events / Re: 2015 SoloPro Schools

« on: May 26, 2015, 11:21:32 PM »

Reijo, you may have mentioned this before, but any thoughts to how many runs we may see on the intro day?  I believe you mentioned it could be as high as half a season's worth of runs, which would equate to 30-40 runs that day? 

I have a co-driver and we split costs on everything, so I am trying to understand how much tire wear I am going to do that day just in case we need new rubber before the end of the season.

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Automotive Marketplace / 2009 STI Partout

« on: May 24, 2015, 02:31:52 PM »

Hello everyone, I will try to keep this part out thread as organized as possible.  First some general information.

Location of seller: Calgary, AB

Willing to ship: Yes, a buyer’s expense

Method of contact: PM

Now, what I will do is provide a description, price and pictures for each item.  All prices are obo unless otherwise noted and I am open to reasonable offers.  I have also noted how long the parts have been on the car in time/km where possible.  These parts all came off of a 2009 STi, but they will fit on other vehicles in some cases, please check on fitment with your vehicle.

If there are any questions please PM me.

Maddad V2 Downpipe

Description: Catted, divorced wastegate downpipe.  3” diameter with an extra bung for an aftermarket O2 sensor.  On the car for approximately 30,000km/4 years

Price: $600

Pictures:







Maddad Whisper Catback

Description: Full 3” exhaust, great rumble, no drone on the highway.  No other GR I know of in Calgary with this exhaust  On the car for approximately 30,000km/4 years

Price: $1,200

Pictures:








Work Kiwamis w/ Michelin PSS

Description:  Work CR Ultimate (Kiwami in 18x9.5 et 38 5x114.3.  Wrapped in 265/35/18 Michelin Pilot Supersport.  Wheels and tires have been on the car for 2 years and have seen approximately 8,000km with 5 autocross events.  The tires still have the majority of the tread on them.  The wheels will include hubcentric rings, the centre caps as well as Work RS lug nuts in black.

I will not separate the tires and wheels at this time so please do not ask.

Price: $2,500

Pictures:












2007 BBS Wheels w/Hakka 8 tires

Description:  2006 STi BBS wheels, with STi centre caps, 17x8 et 55 I believe 5x114.3.  They were powder coated less than a year ago at Calgary Powder Coatings.  They are wrapped in Hakka 8 studded tires, 225/50/17. They only have one season on them, so the tires are basically new.  They have been on the car for 2,500km/6 months.

I will not separate the tires and wheels at this time so please do not ask.

Price: $1,700

Pictures:











One minor imperfection one wheel.



Tire Totes

Description:  Michelin Tire Totes.

Price: $20

Pictures:




Gauges

Description:  Currently I have 3 gauges, the power is tied into all together with fuse taps. We have,

Innovate DB-Red Wideband Kit w/ LC-2 and O2 Sensor

Defi Red Racer Boost Gauge

Defi Red Race Pressure (Oil)

All parts are included for install and the fuse taps which are currently installed with each of the gauges

Price:

Innovate Wideband - $200

Defi Boost Gauge - $200

Defi Oil Pressure Gauge - $230

For all three - $580

Pictures:











Bayson R Carbon Lip Kit

Description:  Bayson R Carbon Fibre Lip Kit (chargespeed replica)  This has been on the car for 1 season, the side skirts have a bit of damage at the back but it is not really noticeable at all.  This includes the front lip, side skirts and rear spats.  I will not part this kit out so please do not ask.  All mounting hardware is included.

Price: $800

Pictures:







Rally Armour V2 GR Mud Flaps

Description:  Set of mud flaps, with all hardware except two clips which can be purchase readily at NAPA.  Includes all other hardware to install them.  They have been on the car for 5 years.

Price: $100

Pictures:

Terrible photo, will get another one later.




KW V3 Coilovers

Description:  Set of KW V3 coilovers with stock strut tops installed.  Includes tool kit.  On the car for 8,000km/2 years.

Price: $2,500

Pictures:







SPL Rear Lower Control Arm

Description:  Rear LCA which will work with BRZ/FRS/GR STi.  These are needed for camber adjustment in the rear.  Includes all hardware, you just use your stock inner bold for install.  Been on the car for 5,000km/ 1 year.

Price: $600

Pictures:





SPL Rear Toe Arms

Description:  Rear Toe arm with eccentric lock out kit which will work with BRZ/FRS/GR STi.  These are needed for additional toe adjustment in the rear.  Includes all hardware.  Been on the car for 5,000km/ 1 year.

Price: $450

Pictures:




Pitch Stop

Description:  Kartboy Pitch stop mount.  Been on the car for 5,000km/ 1 year.

Price: $125

Pictures:






Stock Parts

Description:  I have the following stock parts available as well:

Stock Transmission mount (30,000km/4.5 year old)

Stock Engine Mounts (30,000km/4.5 year old)

Stock Silver side badges on GR STi (30,000km/4.5 year old)

Stock 2009 STi steering rack (45,000km/6 year old)

Stock unused Rearview Mirror

Stock shifter/parking brake leathers (30,000km/4.5 year old)

Stock centre console, kind of beat up (30,000km/4.5 year old)

Price:

Stock Transmission mount - $30

Stock Engine Mounts - $30

Stock Silver side badges on GR STi - $20

Stock 2009 STi steering rack - $400

Stock unused Rearview Mirror - $20

Stock shifter/parking brake leathers - $20

Stock centre console - $20

Pictures:

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SASC Events / Re: Scores for April 25/26, 2015

« on: April 26, 2015, 09:01:27 PM »

The only error I saw was my failure to use the brake pedal without locking up 

Yeah, that was a big one on your last run.

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Technical Talk / Re: ASP or STU?

« on: April 18, 2015, 12:24:14 AM »

So, basically, the only thing that puts you into ASP is your engine tune not using stock boost tables.  Just get another map, through a pro-tuner or however, and make sure it uses stock boost tables and go back to STU.

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SASC Events / Re: Question about AutoX schools/Solo Pro

« on: February 22, 2015, 02:37:56 PM »

I cannot find the exact post on the forum but Reijo had posted on facebook the dates for Fort MacLeod this year.  The following date is highlighted for a SoloPro School:

2. May 30/31 (Sat./Sun.) - SoloPro Driving Schools - instructors from USA

I forwarded the post to you on FB.

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Driving Discussion / Re: Plans for 2015

« on: January 03, 2015, 11:56:01 PM »

My plans for the upcoming year:

- Complete 90 Honda Civic Si Street Touring build for 2015 Season (Co-building with another driver)
- Ice-Dice with the 09 STi this winter
- CSCC/SASC Auto-X this year with the Civic
- Canadian Nationals in August
- Consider other regional events or US events depending on schedule and co-driver

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Member Introductions / Adam - Intro

« on: December 22, 2014, 03:48:27 PM »

Hi Everyone, my name is Adam.  I just started to Autocross this past year, and was competing in my 2009 Subaru STi.  Currently I am working with a co-driver to build a 1990 Honda Civic Si for next season and I will be ice racing my Subaru this winter.  I am excited to continue to participate in various forms of motorsports in the area.