Grand Sierra Resort Autox Pictures - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2009-06-28, 03:40 PM

Here are a few pictures I took. I was only there on Sunday in the afternoon, for a little bit, and these were taken with my cellphone, so bear with me.

Clicking on the pictures will take you to the flickr page, which has the full size images.

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MPREZIV · 2009-06-29, 06:33 AM

I just spent 5 minutes looking at your new avatar... dammit.

Those actually came out really nice for being taken on your phone! But you've got one of those snazzy smart phones huh?

MPREZIV · 2009-06-29, 06:33 AM

Stupid double post...

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-06-29, 09:44 AM

I guess it figures that I stop looking in the motorsports section because I have no car and I miss this. I would have gone to just check it out. I saw a motorcycle training class in that parking lot a while ago. Are there going to be more events at GSR using that lot?

Nick Koan · 2009-06-29, 09:45 AM

Nothing is planned yet, but everything seemed positive. According to the Solo Director, he was hoping for more next year.

Nick Koan · 2009-06-29, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

I just spent 5 minutes looking at your new avatar... dammit.

Those actually came out really nice for being taken on your phone! But you've got one of those snazzy smart phones huh?

Yeah its not bad for a phone. The pictures are better than my first digital camera that I got like 10 years ago.

sperry · 2009-06-29, 10:19 AM

Why do those pictures look like they've been run through a light HDR process?

^ this one especially.

Nick Koan · 2009-06-29, 10:22 AM

The Pre has a bunch of post-processing built into it. They do a lot of sharpening, post-shot whitebalancing (what we are likely seeing here) and algorithms to add depth of field.

sperry · 2009-06-29, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

The Pre has a bunch of post-processing built into it. They do a lot of sharpening, post-shot whitebalancing (what we are likely seeing here) and algorithms to add depth of field.

Well, the pictures really seem to "pop"... but I hope all that processing can be adjusted/turned off because the pictures look very processed. It would suck to have to accept them like that if you're trying to take a particular picture.

Nick Koan · 2009-06-29, 10:27 AM

You can't adjust it now, but a lot of people have been asking for it, so I would assume it could easily be incorporated in a future update.

Also, what is funny if you take a look at Cody's car, when I tried to take a picture of the "you got beat by a wagon" sticker, with all the reflection from the sky in the windshield, it automatically adjusted itself and yellow got really washed out. 10 seconds later I walk around to the front of the car, and the yellow pops so much more.

MattR · 2009-06-29, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

... when I tried to take a picture of the "you got beat by a wagon" sticker,

Speaking of....Everyone in ESP needs t-shirts that say "I got beat by a Forester"

MikeK · 2009-06-29, 10:41 AM

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Those spectators looks nice and safe

Nick Koan · 2009-06-29, 10:42 AM

That's the end of the run, and they were the timing slip people

WRXlerate · 2009-06-29, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Speaking of....Everyone in ESP needs t-shirts that say "I got beat by a Forester"

That forester was tearing it up! Good stuff. He spent some $$$ on his tread though.

GusGus91 · 2009-06-29, 11:02 AM

Thanks for posting the pics. I really wish I could have gone.

sperry · 2009-06-29, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

Those spectators looks nice and safe

As the safety steward for the event, that was the least of our problems. I was more concerned w/ the convertible vette that was out there drifting at ever damn light post in the parking lot.

MikeK · 2009-06-29, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

That's the end of the run, and they were the timing slip people

Carry on then.

Jeikun · 2009-06-29, 12:13 PM

Station two was kind of sketch. If anyone lost control of their car around those first few turns, It would've been all over... By the way, there are a few pictures on my facebook page. http://www.new.facebook.com/album.ph...7&l=c37018237d

sperry · 2009-06-29, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeikun

Station two was kind of sketch. If anyone lost control of their car around those first few turns, It would've been all over... By the way, there are a few pictures on my facebook page. http://www.new.facebook.com/album.ph...7&l=c37018237d

Yeah, that station was a bit hairy if you stood along the fence in the shade. But that's why we marked the actual station spot around the corner of the fence so you were out of harms way, though it meant no shade.

cody · 2009-06-29, 01:30 PM

My car messes with cameras, big time. Sometimes it's totally washed out and other times, it's fluorescent nacho.

Ironically, the back is actually less washed out than the hood which still has original paint in real life, but your pics show the opposite. Why'd you take a picture of the front of my car anyway. It looks so awful right now. But I just got a JDM STi grill for it in the mail today and the hood should be here later this week. If you didn't notice, a co-worker backed into my car.

Oh, hey Nick, thanks for showing up and taking pics even though you weren't feeling well.

MattR · 2009-06-29, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Oh, hey Nick, thanks for showing up and taking pics even though you weren't feeling well.

Don't feel bad for him, it was self-enflicted....

cody · 2009-06-29, 02:01 PM

I just figured he was scurred.

sperry · 2009-06-29, 02:43 PM

Nick, you should post those pictures over at RenoSCCA.org too:

http://www.renoscca.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16

van · 2009-06-29, 02:44 PM

Is lifting the inside rear wheel ok?

sperry · 2009-06-29, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by van

Is lifting the inside rear wheel ok?

It's not unusual, nor does it mean there's anything fundamentally wrong w/ your suspension setup.

2009-06-29, 06:33 AM	#2
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2009-06-29, 06:33 AM	#3
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2009-06-29, 09:44 AM	#4
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I guess it figures that I stop looking in the motorsports section because I have no car and I miss this. I would have gone to just check it out. I saw a motorcycle training class in that parking lot a while ago. Are there going to be more events at GSR using that lot? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-06-29, 09:45 AM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Nothing is planned yet, but everything seemed positive. According to the Solo Director, he was hoping for more next year. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-06-29, 10:19 AM	#7
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Why do those pictures look like they've been run through a light HDR process? ^ this one especially. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-06-29, 10:22 AM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The Pre has a bunch of post-processing built into it. They do a lot of sharpening, post-shot whitebalancing (what we are likely seeing here) and algorithms to add depth of field. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-06-29, 10:27 AM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	You can't adjust it now, but a lot of people have been asking for it, so I would assume it could easily be incorporated in a future update. Also, what is funny if you take a look at Cody's car, when I tried to take a picture of the "you got beat by a wagon" sticker, with all the reflection from the sky in the windshield, it automatically adjusted itself and yellow got really washed out. 10 seconds later I walk around to the front of the car, and the yellow pops so much more. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-06-29, 10:42 AM	#13
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	That's the end of the run, and they were the timing slip people __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-06-29, 11:02 AM	#15
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Thanks for posting the pics. I really wish I could have gone. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2009-06-29, 12:13 PM	#18
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	Station two was kind of sketch. If anyone lost control of their car around those first few turns, It would've been all over... By the way, there are a few pictures on my facebook page. http://www.new.facebook.com/album.ph...7&l=c37018237d

2009-06-29, 01:30 PM	#20
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	My car messes with cameras, big time. Sometimes it's totally washed out and other times, it's fluorescent nacho. Ironically, the back is actually less washed out than the hood which still has original paint in real life, but your pics show the opposite. Why'd you take a picture of the front of my car anyway. It looks so awful right now. But I just got a JDM STi grill for it in the mail today and the hood should be here later this week. If you didn't notice, a co-worker backed into my car. Oh, hey Nick, thanks for showing up and taking pics even though you weren't feeling well. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-06-29, 02:01 PM	#22
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I just figured he was scurred. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-06-29, 02:43 PM	#23
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Nick, you should post those pictures over at RenoSCCA.org too: http://www.renoscca.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16 __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-06-29, 02:44 PM	#24
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Is lifting the inside rear wheel ok?

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