Hobbies
Since I'm always on the lookout for a fun new activity... I am back to thinking about racing at the Superdrome in Frisco. I am also back to thinking about doing some suspension mods on the Sentra, and then Autocrossing it on occassion.Plan A
The Superdrome has appeal because it is cycling related, requires physical prowess, seems like torture, moves fast, is crazy to watch and -quite simply- its fucking awesome to ride a bicycle on 44 degree banking. The downside is that I would be required to build another bike that can only be used at a Velodrome because it is built with so much purpose in mind.No brakes, direct drive, tubular tires, carbon wheels, super-stiff frames... all the ingredients needed for a purpose built track bike.
The big downside to this is that I would have to drive to Frisco to use it, and the novelty of being on the high bank might wear off after a little while.
Plan B
Modify the Sentra. I've always thought it would be fun to throw some Koni struts, stiffer springs, anti-roll bars and such on the SE-R and take it to AutoX or simply have a more fun means of squealing tires on the way around town. Hell, I put 24,000 miles on the SE-R in the first year I've owned it so why not spend a little money on it to make it super fun and cool?Sargeant D has also been an influence in this since he purchased the new Mustang GT. Who knows if he'll go through and mod the car -he never did touch the RX-8- but he put the idea back in my head the other night.
The downside to AutoX is that for the money you really don't get much, if any, track time in the car. A few laps here and there totalling 3 minutes in the car... all for a $20 entry fee and drive to either Bedford or Mineral Wells unless you're lucky enough to do an event at the TMS road course... something that occurs only once or twice a year.Another option exists for track events with the car at TWS, MSR, MSR Houston, etc but then you are into the expense of making the car even more track ready... which isn't cheap either. But it would be fun.
Plan C
Do nothing new. Concentrate on climbing, cycling weeknights and swimming. Pay bills. That, my friends, just seems boring.
Pros & Cons
There are obvious pros and cons to any of the plans. From fuel costs to actual use and the perverbial fun factor. How enjoyable will X, Y or Z really be for any length of time? What do I really, truly enjoy doing? I don't know, to be quite honest.
posted by GreSam @ 11:52
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