Thunderhill Track Day DVD ... Show Your Interest

[endo]

This meet and track day is starting to sound like the event to be at for volvo enthusiasts...but I'm sure many on the board will not be able to make it, so...

I've been mostly lurking on the board for the past year since upgrading to the turbo world...all of the automotive stuff is new to me and I've learned an incredible amount just reading the board every day, enough to where I feel pretty confident taking stuff apart on my cars now (putting it back together, well, lets just say that I usually get it right on the second or third try :oops: ). However, I'm not nearly at the level yet where I feel I can contribute much to the discussions...

What I do do better than most though is digital media...especially video. And I've been looking for an excuse to rent a new dv wunderkam and put it through it's paces. Davis/Thunderhill looks like the perfect excuse to do so, and finally contribute something back to the turbobricks community...

So my plan is to get out and fully document the events...perhaps even get some first-person perspective from the passenger seat of these legendary volvos (if anyone's willing to give me a ride :wink: ). I'll be able to make some of the video available online, but ultimately plan to put together a DVD and make it available at minimal cost (<$10, basically enough to cover the cost of the discs, cases and labels).

This will not be a home movie, I guarantee...this is what I do for a living. I think it would be great to have something to show your friends when you tell them you're into volvo performance and they get that funny look on their face :?:

I'm open to any suggestions that you guys feel would make this a better project...

Evan

[Hank Scorpio]

Well, you should look at it this way, the longer I lag the more of a chance you have! :owned: Thats alright, I get to finally order my AIC on monday (good paycheck finally!) so its all fun and games ya know!

If you need anyhelp though with the 242 let me know!

Evan, that sounds EXTREMELY awsome! If you want, try to get in touch with Lee Cordner, (I have his email addy, email me @ sacvolvo@hotmail.com ) Im sure he'll flip over it!

your more than welcome to ride with me, but I have a feeling that the real show will be in John or Pat's car!...course you'd probably get to see them both from my car!

Doug

[Volvo78GT]

OMG OMG OMG

I will order 17!

RUB IT IN PEOPLE's NOSES that VOLVOS ARE FAST!

:twisted:


OMG OMG OMG

(since I'm poor I'll order one and if I like it enough I will order the rest ;) )

If its even remotely good, I have ALOT of people in Dallas that would LOVE to get one! They'd watch it over and over and over...

and over.

(this is coming from a guy who watches getaway from stockholm about twice a week...)

:P

[WeezilUSA]

I don't know if I can make it down... but I would sure be interested in the video! Hey Jordan, how are you getting down there?

[GTJordan]

Weezil,

I'll be driving the GT. Need a ride and split the gas?

PM me

Endo, can I be inthe video? I'll bring an extra set of tires to burn off for it.... :lol:

Jordan

[endo]

Glad to see so much enthusiasm for this project...I'll definitely get in touch with Lee Cordner and see what he thinks.

I'm also looking into the idea of rigging up a small helmet-cam which could be mounted externally on some of the cars...

Matt, maybe we can work out some kind of volume discount :D

as it gets closer I'll put together a site to guage interest, if enough people want copies I'll get an actual run done, it'll be easier for me that way (DVD burners are slooooow, 30 minutes/disc!).

Jordan, bring the tires! Your car disappearing in a cloud of smoke can be the background loop for the main menu...

Title? hmmm...Den Fort och den Rasande?

Evan

[GTJordan]

I'll probably buy a few copies also. To give out at the local Volvo club meets.

Maybe I'll see about putting a little thing in our newsletter about the show.

The tires will be in the trunk. Too bad it won't be painted by then. But thats the point of Volvo performance, beats with power right?

I've started saving for the trip. I've got the tires ready to go.

Maybe I should bring a spare M46 with me too?

Jordan

[towerymt]

It's unlikely I'll make a 3000 mile trip to the track day, but I would DEFINITELY buy a DVD or three to see the action, PLUS I wouldn't have to download countless clips at 56K. This is a great idea.

[Anonymous]

I'd be interested in one or more.

David
russelldb@hotmail.com

[bitjockey]

Put me down for two.

[SquareD]

I'm interested in one.

[Captain Bondo]

That'd be damned cool. I think you'd need a group of photographers though. several at the track at different points, some clips of the dyno runs, and the show.
Could probably do it yourself but you'd be running around a lot.
maybe start a thread to try to recruit people who can take digital video?

[endo]

It would be nice to have several people shooting...I'll definitely have two cameras with me, if I can get it built in time one will use a small 'spy camera' with a suction mount that could be placed pretty much anywhere on any of the cars. The other is a new camera which shoots '24p' meaning it will look like film rather than video - this alone will make the video look much better than most. The only problem is it won't intercut as smoothly with footage from other cameras. Still, if there are going to be other people there who can/will be filming then I'll see if I can get copies of their footage for the disc. The only basic requirement is that they shoot on DV...

I'll be working out the details as things get closer...unfortunately my wedding is only 2 weeks before the meet, so I need to get the details of that out of the way before I start this project...

Evan

[towerymt]

...if I can get it built in time one will use a small 'spy camera' with a suction mount that could be placed pretty much anywhere on any of the cars.

That would be really cool! Just to let you know, SCCA rules specify that the camera must have at least 2 methods of attachment. Or at least this was the case for SCCA Autocross when I talked with a guy locally who shot video with a small camera mounted on his door. His was stuck on with a suction cup, then he taped it on, plus the cable, so he was covered.

[Blackbrick]

I'm in, gotta have it

[noah244ti]

I am planning on mounting my video camera on my roof rack, and film the whole thing from there, (looks really cool) But all I have is a sony 8mm camera. Unless someone wants to mount their's on top.
Im sure there would be lots of great shots of cars flying by :eek:
Id also be very interested in buying a few copies.

[Hank Scorpio]

Endo, email me at dkauer744@hotmail.com if you need a chase vehicle, mine just may be fast enough for some decent action ;)

Seriously,

Doug

[luke242ti]

Endo,
I would be interested in a DVD also, regardless of if I make it down there for the event.

take care
Luke

[Antonetta_1986_760TIC]

Which meet would the DVD cover?

[JamesDean]

oh yeah.. im definitely getting one of those... especially to show my ricer friends... :shock: i would watch it daily....

Jimmy

[Captain Bondo]

"Which meet would the DVD cover?"

You mean the Thunderhill Track Day DVD?
Probly safe to assume it will cover the Thunderhill Track Day. :slap: \
;)

[Tuff240]

I have a camera mount in my car already but only have a ****ty Sony home video camera. Maybe it's time to upgrade?

Hey, if I roll the orange car trying to keep up with John Lane I'm sure you could sell more than a few copies. :shock:

I'll take a few.

Patrick D.

[Hank Scorpio]

I know I'm game!

Hey Pat where did you get that camera mount?

[Tuff240]

I bought an IO Port roll bar camera mount and rigged up a bar that runs from top seat belt mounting bolt to opposite side top seat belt mounting bolt.

Heres the link: http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IPRS&Category_Code=CM

Patrick D.

[Hank Scorpio]

Ya, that bar looks really clean. Thats what I was really intrested in ;)

Go on aim damnit!

[noah244ti]

... Still going as planned? :D

[volvoracer82]

I'll buy a dvd too

[endo]

I still plan on doing the DVD, but I am also getting married in 4 days so that's where my focus is right now...

I'll post an update once I get back from the honeymoon.

Evan

[Brickster151]

I am more than willing to use my ghettoness at camera placement to help out with the filming of the DVD. I've rigged cameras onto roofs, bumpers, even under the car one time[ok ok with a truck], with no damage done to the car or camera surprisingly.

[endo]

looks like I won't be able to do the video...

The whole wedding thing basically took me out of comission for 2 weeks and disrupted my plans far more than I expected it to (hey, it was my first time...). As soon as I got back into town I had clients calling with projects that need to be turned around quickly, and, again thanks to the wedding, I can't really afford to turn any of them down. I've been trying to at least clear up monday and there's a slight chance I'll still make it out there but it doesn't look good. Even if I can get out to shoot it'll be June before I could get to the DVD as May is currently booked pretty solid...

I'm really sorry about this, I was looking forward to this project and I know a lot of people wanted copies, but I'm afraid it'll probably have to wait until next year. As far as I know, I won't be getting married again next year...

Evan

[Hank Scorpio]

Well, lets hope not... though I know some people that are once a year marriage people ;)

To next year!! (can you tell I won't be running this year either)

[bitjockey]

[quote:175777eaf8]To next year!![/quote:175777eaf8]

Here Here!

Oh, and screw USAirways and their blackout dates on frequent flyer miles.

[isaac]

I'm definitely down for a video if they turn out as planned. If I somehow make $500 or so by Thunderhill, I'm also down for a caravan out therre. I've Done a 7,000 mile round trip before so aint no thing. Who's with me?

[Volvo78GT]

Um, you do understand that Thunderhill is this monday dont you? Even if you leave now, I'd be amazed if you can make it on time and be awake enough to watch...

[WeezilUSA]

So is this actually going to happen?

[hayzcustoms]

seems how i am from nh my chances are of making it are slim and none but i would love a copy to play on my in car dvd at shows.

keep us posted when they become availible

thanks nick

[Hank Scorpio]

Next year guys. Read the thread, he couldn't make it

Doug

[WeezilUSA]

Whoops! Oh well, I'll be there next year for sure!