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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-15-2015, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
The standard part rule evolved from problems with...

The standard part rule evolved from problems with other manufacturers. Stuff like WS6 Brakes on a base Camaro. That's the problem you will be running into by trying to allow the BRZ/FR-S the same...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-10-2015, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,051
Posted By markw
What is this thing called winter?

What is this thing called winter?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-24-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
Haha, just turn them until it feels good. :) 10...

Haha, just turn them until it feels good. :) 10 positions on each, meaning 18 wrong positions. I soooo want to justify a set of these.

Mark
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,216
Posted By markw
"Road racing is all foreplay, while autocross is...

"Road racing is all foreplay, while autocross is pure orgasm." - Randy Pobst SCCA Sports Car Magazine
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 27,737
Posted By markw
Ok, in caving to incredible local pressure, my...

Ok, in caving to incredible local pressure, my wife telling me to just do it because I want to visit family, and finally Manfred pinging me on facebook, I've caved. Looking forward to a road trip...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2015, 02:21 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
Not sure on durability. Next outing will be up...

Not sure on durability. Next outing will be up north at El Toro, then the July Champ event. I'm going to do the practice in my NB Miata I just picked up for my daughter, she's going to be driving. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2015, 04:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,204
Posted By markw
I'll second the schools. I did the Evo phase 1...

I'll second the schools. I did the Evo phase 1 and 2 school in March with simpleisbest. I took what I learned and started applying it, and I have done better each successive event. 7th at the SD...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-25-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
You need to go read your latest fastrack. All...

You need to go read your latest fastrack. All FRS including 1.0 are CS.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-22-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 852,409
Posted By markw
If you're just doing practices, car classing...

If you're just doing practices, car classing doesn't matter. It's when you show up, enter into a class and then beat people that they start caring. If you're just going for seat time you'll be fine....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-11-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
It just takes time, keep looking ahead. 1:19 on...

It just takes time, keep looking ahead. 1:19 on that first video looks like you weren't looking where you needed to look, it's almost like you knew you screwed it up and looked at that inside cone...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-09-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
I'm thinking old equipment at the local shop I...

I'm thinking old equipment at the local shop I use. I've got an alignment setup here, but I need to get my garage cleared out for a level floor, and I'll double check it. The wheel doesn't look...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-08-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
It was 1.5 with the camber bolts, but I never...

It was 1.5 with the camber bolts, but I never loosened the hats, just the two bolts, replaced the upper bolt, put a jack under the hub, compressed the spring a bit then tightened it all down. When...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-06-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
I didn't measure them other than to see the holes...

I didn't measure them other than to see the holes were round. This could be a result of stacking tolerances. Ie. the manufacture says hole is 16mm +/- .5mm and the oem supplier puts the holes at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-17-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
I don't know how you're putting them in your...

I don't know how you're putting them in your cart, but you have a 1 left strut, 1 right strut, and 2 rears. I have them sitting in the cart right now $728 with free shipping to San Diego. Tire...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-16-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
If it falls under the definition of a "standard...

If it falls under the definition of a "standard part" which is chapter 12 of the rulebook on page 67 for the 2015 rulebook.

A standard part is any part or optional part which could be installed...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
Probably not, I grew up in Des Moines, but have...

Probably not, I grew up in Des Moines, but have been in southern california for the last 30 years (military). Most my family is back there, so I usually head back every couple years. Class reunion...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-02-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
And someone posted at jalopnik. Evidently a...

And someone posted at jalopnik. Evidently a well defined rule is now vague. http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/bendin-the-rules-a-pillar-of-motorsports-or-a-disgrac-1694612341#
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-30-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,796
Posted By markw
Loosen, pry/tighten sub frame. Loosen top...

Loosen, pry/tighten sub frame.

Loosen top of strut and push it inboard then re-tighten.

Couple of ideas.

Or like they used to do, put the car on a frame machine and pull the towers in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-03-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 23,070
Posted By markw
What is this, mother Russia? Those guys can go...

What is this, mother Russia? Those guys can go pound sand, do you know a lawyer? This is bordering on police harassment and profiling. A quick letter from a lawyer will have them leaving you...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-15-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,956
Posted By markw
I'm running Dunlop Direzza ZII's for my winter...

I'm running Dunlop Direzza ZII's for my winter tires. Should be ok all things considered. :)
Forum: Southern California 06-30-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16,784
Views: 3,086,007
Posted By markw
That's funny, my 19yo daughter was sitting in...

That's funny, my 19yo daughter was sitting in that one at the fair wishing she had one. It's her boyfriends dream car. Same day she was sitting in it, I was buying mine. She came home to it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-29-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,444
Posted By markw
It also makes a convenient foot rest so that you...

It also makes a convenient foot rest so that you don't ride the clutch and wear it out in 60,000 miles. :)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-26-2014, 12:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,979
Posted By markw
The burden is on the manufacturer to prove that...

The burden is on the manufacturer to prove that what he did caused the failure. An occasional autocross or track day would be completely within the realm of "normal use" for a car sold as a sports...
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