Hi from NC

evertith · 12-10-2007, 07:01 AM

What's up? Dropping in to say hello. I own a Sebring Silver '02.

my S2k!

Here is a couple of pics of it and a video I made last night. See ya around!

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fKJDkE94Ek

Neil · 12-10-2007, 07:39 AM

Welcome to the forum, your car looks really good.
Anything and everything you need to know about your s2000.
Just ask and someone will know the answer
Good luck enjoy your ride.

s2k 4 me · 12-10-2007, 07:51 AM

Welcome!!!!

Java Junky · 12-10-2007, 08:10 AM

Ah *@&#! Another one whut don' godda got a front plate onnitt!
It's jealous I am ev.
Welcome aboard n' in case you ain't guessed by now . . I think your ride looks good.
'Jus' ain't fair.
'Lookin' forward to yer input.
Be well,
Java

jagg · 12-10-2007, 08:25 AM

Welcome ......nice vid.

evertith · 12-10-2007, 09:08 AM

Appreciate the love guys

gomarlins3 · 12-10-2007, 11:51 AM

Welcome to the site. I see you swapped the radio door to the AP2 version. Enjoy the drive.

evertith · 12-10-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Welcome to the site. I see you swapped the radio door to the AP2 version. Enjoy the drive.

Yeah, the black door was doing nothing for me. That AP2 door is just sex. lol

H20 · 12-10-2007, 04:06 PM

Watched the vid. Any critters down your way? I saw a whitetail total a caddy. Man you drive fast. Try this sometime. At night, at 65 miles per hour, slam on the brakes when you see a sign or something and see if you can stop in time to keep from hitting it(in theory). Then try it at 80. then 105. It's called overrunning your lights and I cant help thinking "what if".
Sorry for the lecture.

kgf3076 · 12-10-2007, 05:03 PM

So in late May we're having the Boone Blast in beautiful (really hilly and curvy) Boone, NC. You going to be there?

bobby2002s2k. · 12-10-2007, 05:35 PM

Welcome!

Java Junky · 12-10-2007, 08:50 PM

I jus' watched the vid n' I godda second H2s suggestion Ev, except that, I'm thinkin' that you're unusually gifted with the computer n' you're havin' a bit'a sport with us.
You came up on no lap markers n' didn't even have one vehicle comin' a'cha from the opposite direction? Dunno Ev. 'Don't often see that kind'a isolation happen no mo'.
But, I'm figurin' that you've taken us for a ride, one way 'r t'other. Wuz fun, thanks.
No jokin' about H2s suggestion though Ev. Those speeds have you overdrivin' Stewiez most excellent headlamps, but those most excellent headlamps are most excellent forward n' less so side to side. Critter impacts're most likely to appear from the immediate sides while your attention'z at the most extreme forward edges'a Stewiez most excellent headlamps.
Lets be careful out there,
Java

evertith · 12-10-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by H20

Watched the vid. Any critters down your way? I saw a whitetail total a caddy. Man you drive fast. Try this sometime. At night, at 65 miles per hour, slam on the brakes when you see a sign or something and see if you can stop in time to keep from hitting it(in theory). Then try it at 80. then 105. It's called overrunning your lights and I cant help thinking "what if".
Sorry for the lecture.

Yeah... deer down here is by the millions this year it seems. And you are right... it's a risk driving that fast at night. Hell, it's a risk driving that fast period. And you could definitely what if a situation like that to death. Just like you could what if a bungie jump, or snowboarding down an 85 degree mountain. All "extreme" situations are people acting stupid... to get that bit of exhilaration out of life. I don't condone the act... I just perform it.

Quote:

So in late May we're having the Boone Blast in beautiful (really hilly and curvy) Boone, NC. You going to be there?

I'm really wanting to try out these mountain runs. I wanna do the Boone Blast and Wake the Dragon 08. I think those would be a TON of fun. Not to mention seeing all those S2k's in one spot... wheres the napkins!

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I jus' watched the vid n' I godda second H2s suggestion Ev, except that, I'm thinkin' that you're unusually gifted with the computer n' you're havin' a bit'a sport with us.
You came up on no lap markers n' didn't even have one vehicle comin' a'cha from the opposite direction? Dunno Ev. 'Don't often see that kind'a isolation happen no mo'.
But, I'm figurin' that you've taken us for a ride, one way 'r t'other. Wuz fun, thanks.
No jokin' about H2s suggestion though Ev. Those speeds have you overdrivin' Stewiez most excellent headlamps, but those most excellent headlamps are most excellent forward n' less so side to side. Critter impacts're most likely to appear from the immediate sides while your attention'z at the most extreme forward edges'a Stewiez most excellent headlamps.
Lets be careful out there,
Java

Appreciate the compliments Java. Yeah... I should probably get some of those giant PIAA lights and mount them on the roof in all directions. lol I've hit some critters going high speeds and it does not make your car look pretty... that's for sure. If you guys can point me in the direction to some road-racing style tracks in the NC area... I'll get a helmet and take my no-fear-of-speeds mentality there and see what I can do.

kgf3076 · 12-11-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by evertith

If you guys can point me in the direction to some road-racing style tracks in the NC area... I'll get a helmet and take my no-fear-of-speeds mentality there and see what I can do.

Rockingham has a really good road course that uses a lot of the infield. VIR in Danville, VA is an excellent road course. Charlotte Motor Speedway has an excellent infield road course. Rockingham and Charlotte don't have elevation changes but they have some of the tightest "S's" and chicanes you've ever seen. And if you don't mind driving to Flowery Branch, GA, Road Atlanta will make you appreciate the S2k handling.

Java Junky · 12-11-2007, 01:58 AM

N' if anybody gets aroun' ta know Ev, kg does.

kgf3076 · 12-11-2007, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

N' if anybody gets aroun' ta know Ev, kg does.

Five years of SCCA/IMSA racing does that to you....been from Lime Rock, CT to West Palm Beach, FL to Mid-Ohio to Laguna Seca, CA. on the circuit. Makes you tired, hungry and poor...

evertith · 12-11-2007, 07:22 AM

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Rockingham has a really good road course that uses a lot of the infield. VIR in Danville, VA is an excellent road course. Charlotte Motor Speedway has an excellent infield road course. Rockingham and Charlotte don't have elevation changes but they have some of the tightest "S's" and chicanes you've ever seen. And if you don't mind driving to Flowery Branch, GA, Road Atlanta will make you appreciate the S2k handling.

Excellent suggestions... appreciate it.

What kind of requirements do they have for the car? Do they have a stock class so I don't have to install rollcages and such? I know nothing about the technical-requirements side of trying to race at tracks... I just know you need a helmet. What about cost to race? Also, I assume car and health insurance is required? Would love some insider info. I've tried looking around on the SCCA website... but it's a bit convoluted.

kgf3076 · 12-11-2007, 07:27 AM

If you want to seriously race, you need the SCCA rule book before you do anything. Then you need a roll-cage (unless you want to run show-room stock and I don't have any idea what those rules are), then you need Nomex, lots of Nomex, and a helmet. Tracks don't supply insurance and your insurance company will disown you faster than an ex-mother-in-law. I've never raced in stock classes, so any information here is strictly what I gained over adult beverages with other drivers and pit crew (with the exception of buying the handbook, the roll-cage, the nomex and helmet).

12-10-2007, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
evertith Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Hi from NC What's up? Dropping in to say hello. I own a Sebring Silver '02. my S2k! Here is a couple of pics of it and a video I made last night. See ya around! Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fKJDkE94Ek

12-10-2007, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
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12-10-2007, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,306	Ah *@&#! Another one whut don' godda got a front plate onnitt! It's jealous I am ev. Welcome aboard n' in case you ain't guessed by now . . I think your ride looks good. 'Jus' ain't fair. 'Lookin' forward to yer input. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-10-2007, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	Welcome to the site. I see you swapped the radio door to the AP2 version. Enjoy the drive. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

12-10-2007, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,351	So in late May we're having the Boone Blast in beautiful (really hilly and curvy) Boone, NC. You going to be there? __________________ NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to use Pig-Latin for all your messages. "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

12-10-2007, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 837	Welcome to the forum, your car looks really good. Anything and everything you need to know about your s2000. Just ask and someone will know the answer Good luck enjoy your ride.

12-10-2007, 08:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	Welcome ......nice vid.

12-10-2007, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
evertith Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5	Appreciate the love guys

12-10-2007, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 354	Watched the vid. Any critters down your way? I saw a whitetail total a caddy. Man you drive fast. Try this sometime. At night, at 65 miles per hour, slam on the brakes when you see a sign or something and see if you can stop in time to keep from hitting it(in theory). Then try it at 80. then 105. It's called overrunning your lights and I cant help thinking "what if". Sorry for the lecture.

12-10-2007, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	Welcome! __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

12-10-2007, 08:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,306	I jus' watched the vid n' I godda second H2s suggestion Ev, except that, I'm thinkin' that you're unusually gifted with the computer n' you're havin' a bit'a sport with us. You came up on no lap markers n' didn't even have one vehicle comin' a'cha from the opposite direction? Dunno Ev. 'Don't often see that kind'a isolation happen no mo'. But, I'm figurin' that you've taken us for a ride, one way 'r t'other. Wuz fun, thanks. No jokin' about H2s suggestion though Ev. Those speeds have you overdrivin' Stewiez most excellent headlamps, but those most excellent headlamps are most excellent forward n' less so side to side. Critter impacts're most likely to appear from the immediate sides while your attention'z at the most extreme forward edges'a Stewiez most excellent headlamps. Lets be careful out there, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-11-2007, 01:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,306	N' if anybody gets aroun' ta know Ev, kg does. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-11-2007, 07:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,351	If you want to seriously race, you need the SCCA rule book before you do anything. Then you need a roll-cage (unless you want to run show-room stock and I don't have any idea what those rules are), then you need Nomex, lots of Nomex, and a helmet. Tracks don't supply insurance and your insurance company will disown you faster than an ex-mother-in-law. I've never raced in stock classes, so any information here is strictly what I gained over adult beverages with other drivers and pit crew (with the exception of buying the handbook, the roll-cage, the nomex and helmet). __________________ NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to use Pig-Latin for all your messages. "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

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