# WNY SOLO Novice school **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 27, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610 "2007-03-27T15:39:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/81 "2007-04-03T08:06:28Z")
Thats easy enough. consider it done dude! ---
**Author:** ![longuyen88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/longuyen88/32/7611_2.png) [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/82 "2007-04-03T08:16:38Z")
[quote=“sureshot007,post:78,topic:26610"”] in ST classes, you are allowed to replace you cat with a high flow, and remove multiple cats. So as long as you have at least one, you are fine. [/quote] that sucks that you’re allowed to remove multiple cats, yet you have to keep the cat in the stock location. Weren’t there a protest at the nationals about a civic si w/ the cat in a different location, when it was currently first place in points? ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/83 "2007-04-03T08:26:16Z")
[quote=“sureshot007,post:80,topic:26610"”] Accessport -\> stu map for race day, flash when done. [/quote] Truth. However, read this first: [cobbforums.com](http://cobbforums.com/forums/images/STI%2004/Notes/STU%20GT100v116.pdf) And the most important part… > Fuel Requirement: Requires use with ONLY Sunoco GT 100 high octane, > street legal fuel. ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/84 "2007-04-03T08:40:17Z")
ugh that blows. im just gonna use the stock map then. ---
**Author:** ![dp2387](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90db22/32.png) [@dp2387](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dp2387)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/85 "2007-04-03T08:50:56Z")
[quote=“longuyen88,post:82,topic:26610"”] that sucks that you’re allowed to remove multiple cats, yet you have to keep the cat in the stock location. Weren’t there a protest at the nationals about a civic si w/ the cat in a different location, when it was currently first place in points? [/quote] Yeah, I think that happend in 2005. Too bad too, it wasn’t all that far off either if I remember right, and was really just a brain fart on the instalation. But rules is rules. I mean at a local event I’m sure no one would care about something like that, but when your at Topeka, and there a National Championship on the line, they’re gonna be strick about the rules. Especially if its a car where there’s prize money. ---
**Author:** ![dp2387](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90db22/32.png) [@dp2387](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dp2387)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/86 "2007-04-03T09:26:03Z")
Thought these may be helpful for classing questions: [http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/2007/CarClass2007.pdf](http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/2007/CarClass2007.pdf) [http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/carmodandclassification.pdf](http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/carmodandclassification.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![rushman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@rushman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rushman)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2007, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/87 "2007-04-03T11:14:35Z")
You can get 100 octane at the delta sonic on transit near sheridan. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/88 "2007-04-06T16:28:32Z")
rushman you’ve got an email. 😉 Anybody know if there are still spots available for Novice School? I just got the OK from the little woman to be busy the weekend before our wedding! 😃 :whip: ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/89 "2007-04-06T16:30:16Z")
So I’m reading the Solo II Novice handbook and registered at wny-scca and will be spending some time over there reading. I think fairgentlemanz posted something about what class you fall into or something 😛 so I’m guessing that there is plenty of info easily found that will tell me what to check and make sure is kosher on my car. Anything else in particular I should know about? EDIT: Sweet I’m in! Now I’ll have to see about making it to some events before hand. I didn’t realize that the school was after the first couple. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/90 "2007-04-06T18:32:37Z")
[quote=“BikerFry,post:89,topic:26610"”] Anything else in particular I should know about? [/quote] . [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=506683#post506683](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=506683#post506683) > [@sr20de](#): > > - Check you oil level before you go :ham: > > - Remove all garbage, loose items, floor mats before showing up. Remove spare tire when you get there. > > - Make sure you battery tie down is installed and properly tightened. > > - Stop at the gas station before and put your tires up to ~45 psi each, if it is too high you can always work your way back down. Check tire pressure before every run, tire pressure and it’s effect is huge on the behavior of the car. Don’t be afraid to play around with pressures after you get a feel for the course. > > - Get there @ 7:30-8:00 am, walk the course once, pay registration @ 8:30, walk the course again, get the car teched, walk the course again. Do the novice walk through. > > - Have an instructor sit with you ever run for your first couple events because even if you don’t think you need it they will always give you great insight. > > 2nd gear is your friend. A short shift into second off the line is sometimes a good thing. Even if you get stuck at the bottom of 2nd at times it will be better than trying to get back down to first, and the balance of the car will be better as engine braking in 1st gear can really upset the car. ---
**Author:** ![rushman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@rushman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rushman)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2007, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/91 "2007-04-07T08:17:24Z")
There are still spots left in the novice school, so feel free e-mail me to sign up. [autocrosser@gmail.com](mailto:autocrosser@gmail.com) ---
**Author:** ![Silver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silver/32/4953_2.png) [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2007, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/92 "2007-04-07T09:15:05Z")
I’ll be there helping work :tup: I’m very excited to give back to the Novice program in thanks for all the help they gave me in my Novice season. ---
**Author:** ![rushman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@rushman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rushman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/93 "2007-04-10T14:04:55Z")
Come on guys, sign up for event 1! Again, we will have instructors available at all events, no need to wait until the novice school to have fun ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/94 "2007-04-10T14:11:14Z")
so whats the final verdict of price and location and date? id like to do it but i have to make sure my car is good to go ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/95 "2007-04-10T14:28:16Z")
Next Sunday, April 22, at ECC North. If you plan to run, show up between 8 and 9, depending on how much you want to walk the course, and how much crap you have to remove from your car. $20 members, $25 non-members. As for your car being ready - does it run? Is it safe to drive? Then you are all set! Your car only has to pass a basic safety inspection (seatbelts present and working, wheels on tight with all lugnuts present, battery tied down properly, nothing in car that isn’t secured, gas and brakes work without sticking, etc). Don’t get stuck in the mindset that you need a fast car for this - autox is a driver’s game. A good driver in a slow car will beat an inexperienced driver in the fastest car. So show up, learn, and have fun! ---
**Author:** ![Silver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silver/32/4953_2.png) [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/96 "2007-04-10T14:33:36Z")
_sniffle_ Stupid Porsche has to apparently “special order” a few parts to fix my convertible top. Gonna be 7-10 days from today, which brings me in tight to the Novice school. Baring any complications I should have the car back, but even if I don’t have the Porsche, I’ll still come to help out. Maybe someone will feel sorry for me and let me borrow their car for a run or two, or at least let me ride with them 😃 ---
**Author:** ![SoraNezumi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/soranezumi/32/5057_2.png) [@SoraNezumi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoraNezumi)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/97 "2007-04-10T14:59:10Z")
I’ll be there… Hopefully I wont have to run on my street tires. ---
**Author:** ![MXS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mxs/32/7507_2.png) [@MXS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MXS)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/98 "2007-04-10T15:51:01Z")
[quote=“Silver,post:96,topic:26610"”] Gonna be 7-10 days from today, which brings me in tight to the **first event** [/quote] fixed… novice school was moved to june, yo! ---
**Author:** ![Silver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silver/32/4953_2.png) [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/99 "2007-04-10T18:12:56Z")
Oh damn, I am all sorts of mixed up. Ugh, give me till the 17th, then I hope my head will be back on straight. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wny-solo-novice-school/26610/100 "2007-04-10T18:41:50Z")
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