Kevin91Z

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The 4th gen guys are putting together an f-body invasion for Los Angeles during Memorial Day weekend. They're planning on renting out CA Dragway on Monday and having a cruise/picnic/car show on Sunday.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780750

JulieGTA

What the... 2008?

Isn't that a LONG way off?

1989GTATransAm

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I think I will go to the race. Anyone else?

ILMODC

Thats how long its gonna take to plan all this stuff out. Its a whole weekend full of stuff. Ever hear of the Vegas Invasion? Its like that, only California style.

90-irocdx3

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wow this would be amazing, i would definately go to this my car should be pretty much done by then.

JulieGTA

Of course I am up for it!

VincentZ28

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I'll be there!

sickwitstick

http://losangelesinvasion.com/ here is the offical website for los angeles invasion... you can pre pay for your spots (ie. racing,dyno,bbq,car show)
ill be there

Stroker396

Thanks Kevin,

Just a quick update, the racing is on the Monday.

Post up here to let me know which events you want to participate in and I will add you to the list. The event is prepaid so have you money in by the end of March as when the word gets out (other than the forums) at events like super chevy, the slots will fill up fast and if your not paid up you risk getting bumped off the list.

Thanks,

1989GTATransAm

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I'm interested in the drag racing event which I assume will now be on Monday?

Stroker396

Hey Guys,

I got like 3 people saying they will go but I need to know more specifically so I can add you to the list. Need payment by the end of March.

1. Cruise/BBQ
2. Racing
3. Car Show
4. Dyno Atl.

Thanks

1989GTATransAm

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Stroker396. I just paid the fee for the race only on your web site. Thanks, Allen

briwar454

What's up with the beach day? The website says Santa Monica/ Venice but the flier says Hermosa. Do you have to sign up?

Stroker396

You don't have to sign up for the beach day. It will be kinda an open cruise/hangout. Since we have a lot of out a towners that will be cool for them and us. Santa Monica provides more parking/Entertainment (i.e. Venice)

Website updated.

Anyone else? Events? Super Chevy coming will fill up so get paid and lock in.

Xophertony

hey good news guys, my PNW car club (www.cascadecrew.org)'s "party with the cows 2008" is the following weekend, so i can make this event down here as i will still be in the area.

Edit* cruise around big bear will be cool.

Stroker396

This is a prepaid event, so please take care of it ASAP.

Only 7 weeks to go.

WicketMike

ill have the GTO and the Gold T/A out there racing. Hope to see you guys out there

Xophertony

wait... you gotta pay to go to this?

1989GTATransAm

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The racing is prepay if you are participating. Some of the other events are prepay. Not sure about the cruise. You should look it up on the web site for more information.

WicketMike

im sure you can go on the cruise w/o paying. your paying for the food

Xophertony

Thats cool, the meet-and-greets and cruise are all i'm interested in. i will/may have some family visiting that weekend. (my sis want's to go on the cruise!)

Jaime-TA-84

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Is it too late to sign up for the dyno run? I've never had my car dynoed and I would sign up for this if $50 is a good deal. Is the $50 for just 1 run or what?

1989GTATransAm

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Here is the web site to find out.

http://losangelesinvasion.com/

Xophertony

50$ for one run is kinda weak. at my carclubs (www.cascadecrew.org) anual dyno day we get 3 runs for $75. thats an ok deal.

1989GTATransAm

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There is a lot of time in just strapping and unsptrapping the car plus the hook up of the sensors. Once hooked up the runs don't take all that long.

sickwitstick

I just confirmed that you actually get three runs for 50 bucks not just one

Jaime-TA-84

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Stroker396, I paid for the dyno runs today. Please add me to the list.

Stroker396

2 weeks to go

27 race slots left

Kevin91Z

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To liven up the dyno day, everyone who hasnt dynoed before can throw 5 dollars into a hat, and makes a guess as to their car's HP and TQ output. Closest guess wins the money. Otherwise there isnt much point to dynoing your car if you're not making changes in between runs, in my opinion. Its a bragging competition.

Stroker396

Well I have not Dynoed before but I challenged my club to the Loser pays for the winners dyno.

Also the do have a Plaque for the King of the Dyno that day.

But I like it. 8 dyno slots left and then the Alternate slots.

JulieGTA

Ok, already! I signed up for racing.

Jon92TA

I’m planning on doing the ROTW cruise and thinking about the racing. I don’t have a helmet for the racing though, if I could borrow one I’d appreciate it or should I buy one? Last I looked at a motorcycle shop I couldn’t find one with a certification tag and the goof working there didn’t know anything.

Dyno Don

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Jon:
Try here:

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm...&category_id=8

Imadude_134

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Also, I was at Walmart the other day (in the Buena Park mall) and they had some Bell helmets (brain buckets, open face, and full face) all around $50-$90 I think. (not sure of exact price, but I do remember that they were cheap)

JulieGTA

The helmets have to have a Snell rating, it is located inside the helmet under the foam on mine.
M2000, it might have gone up since then... (M for motorcycle helmets, SA for autos)
When I went looking, it was hard to find a rated helmet for less than $125, and the ones at Walmart and Pep Boys weren't rated, but that was 3 years ago. I got mine at a cycle shop.
I don't even know if they will check the rating at the track this time, but better to be safe and get the rated helmet.

Imadude_134

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Ah, nm the Walmart Bell helmets. They weren't SNELL, just DOT. I didn't know they had to be SNELL. Almost any motorcycle shop or dealership should sell SNELL helmets, so that would be a good place to look.

1989GTATransAm

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I bought mine in a motorcycle shop. They must have had a hundred of them on the wall and some with a very decent price and with the Snell rating. Trying to remember the name. It was on Ball, East of the 5 freeway a few blocks on the North East corner. Maybe Hahn Motosports or something like that.

Dyno Don

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I bought mine here and with a Snell rating.
On line, but they are nearby in Costa Mesa.

Less than $70

Imadude_134

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Hahm Motorsports at 125 e ball rd in Anaheim. They have a big selection of junks. So does Berts Mega Mall at 11511 n azusa ave in Covina, or Chaparral Motorsports at 555 south h st in San Bernardino...

Or like Don said, and buy it online

Jon92TA

I left a msg with them yesterday, I'll them try again today. Doing some research, DOT is not good enough, got to have Snell, M, or SA type rating as mentioned above.

There's CyclePartsWest close by and a couple other leads to check out, I'm sure I'll have one in time.

It looked like the sign up roster was getting full so I signed up last night for the cruise and racing. Hopefully no last minute disasters will keep me from going.

z28gsxr

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I wouldn't buy at any of those dealers specially Berts. They are way overpriced. What i have done when buying a motorcycle helmet is try it on at the dealer and just buy online. Try this place i bought my kbc helmet for 200 shipped and its worth around 300 at the dealers. www.compacc.com
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not sure if its different for car helmets but all of my motorcycle helmets have both dot/snell ratings on the back of the helmet on the outside.

Dyno Don

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Here is anther one....

http://www.genuineaccessories.com/Cl..._Pyrotect.html

Jon92TA

Thanks for the link Don, great prices. I went with a full face, for a few $ more it has a little more protection and the M2005 rating, the open face was M2000. For $75 out the door, and on my way home from work, I couldn't pass it up!

Not being used to a helmet I immediately feel claustrophobic with the shield down, but open I'm ok.

It's the third one down on the left in this link.

http://www.genuineaccessories.com/Cl..._HJC_CL15.html

Thanks everyone for your help!

1989GTATransAm

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Interesting as mine looks like the one on the top left. You can remove the shield.

Kevin91Z

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One piece of advice, if you get an M-rated helmet, its good for 10 years at the racetrack. If you get an SA-rated helmet, its good for 15 years. I'm still using my SA95 helmet I got in 1999, and its good for another year. The SA's are a little more expensive, but they are usable for an additional five years.

JulieGTA

Good to know, my M2000 should last another year or too.

I didn't like the idea of the helmet either, but once I went down the track, it was OK. With all the adrenaline, you'll forget anythings on your head! (secret: it makes your car faster!)

Good buy! Thats what I should have done too, try it in the store and buy online!

Kevin91Z

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With everyone buying online eventually there wont be any stores left to walk into. But that's another topic, not for this thread.

Mr.84TransAmer

Does anyone know if the friday Meet & Greet is confirmed? It's on the main thread over there but not on their LA Invasion website. And what exactly is "Beach Day"?

BretD 88GTA

The Web site is pretty vague about it. No real details. Trying to cruise Venice Beach, on a Saturday, during Memorial Day weekend — good luck. Parking will be fun for everyone, too.

Xophertony

cruising through a metropolitan area on a holiday, also known as illegal parking.