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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,695
Posted By dradernh
Same here. I use this one, and it's pretty...

Same here.

I use this one, and it's pretty well indestructible:

https://www.wildthingsgear.com/collections/mountain-mtn/products/burro-duffel-106-liters?variant=1654808515
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,695
Posted By dradernh
+1 This has worked for me for many years now.

+1

This has worked for me for many years now.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-06-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,016
Posted By dradernh
My concern has primarly been tires; this is the...

My concern has primarly been tires; this is the sheet I worked up for them:
http://u.cubeupload.com/EdWinter377/CubeUploadTestImage.jpg

I had someone else taking and recording tire temps;...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-29-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,735
Posted By dradernh
For a general intro to HPDE: SCDA -...

For a general intro to HPDE:

SCDA - https://www.scdareg.com/calendar/
- This is a good group for an intro to HPDEs. FWIW, a lot of this hobby is social, and you may find one group or another to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-03-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,367
Posted By dradernh
I don't know. At 4/32", they clear the tread...

I don't know. At 4/32", they clear the tread depth hurdle.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-03-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,367
Posted By dradernh
I ran A048s on a track car and cared for neither...

I ran A048s on a track car and cared for neither the tire nor the high price.


as much close as possible to a slick tire looks more like this...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-26-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,296
Posted By dradernh
If you can afford them, that's good advice....

If you can afford them, that's good advice. Single-adjustables sound like they'll meet your needs just fine. You will not outgrow them - it's conceivable you could eventually choose to have them...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-12-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,296
Posted By dradernh
While it's not super easy to read, the photo...

While it's not super easy to read, the photo looks to me like you've still got ~2/3 of your RF tire at least kissing the pavement.


OT, but the stiffness of that particular E36 is an extremely...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-31-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,217
Posted By dradernh
http://usedracingtires.com/ No affiliation,...

http://usedracingtires.com/

No affiliation, except as a satisfied customer who's bought many sets of tires from Jean Paul. It's a great resource for wets:...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-04-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,975
Posted By dradernh
Here's your pro: Aaron Povoledo -...

Here's your pro: Aaron Povoledo - http://povoledotrackdays.com/wp/

I've used him extensively at tracks all over the Northeast, Quebec, and Ontario, and he's more than capable of sorting this out...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-24-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,209
Posted By dradernh
That's a challenging track in the rain....

That's a challenging track in the rain. Especially if the volume of rain falling varies while you're out on the track, no two laps are the same, and the search for traction is never-ending. An...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-24-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,209
Posted By dradernh
While I've done only a little bit of each, I do...

While I've done only a little bit of each, I do think autocross and karting are very useful ways of practicing car control at speeds that build skills for the track.

Yeah, I mentioned the tracks...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-24-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,209
Posted By dradernh
Been there, done that, and destroyed the car....

Been there, done that, and destroyed the car. Fortunately, I was alone and I had the proper safety equipment. I can still recall the feeling as my helmet extended as far forward as the HANS device...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-09-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,809
Posted By dradernh
Race Cars - http://www.race-cars.com (typically,...

Race Cars - http://www.race-cars.com (typically, cars with a history)
Racing Junk - http://www.racingjunk.com (has...everything!)
Bring-a-Trailer - http://bringatrailer.com (long shot, but I sold a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-20-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,296
Posted By dradernh
Are you sure you're sitting close enough to the...

Are you sure you're sitting close enough to the wheel? One rule of thumb frequently used with students is to ensure that at a minimum their inside wrist rests on top of the steering wheel when their...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-19-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,686
Posted By dradernh
Are you saying that you've mixed tire models...

Are you saying that you've mixed tire models (i.e., 3s and 2s) - if so, are the tread patterns identical? Not saying if this is the case that it necessarily has anything to do with it, but it would...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-07-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,273
Posted By dradernh
This is the reality of selling a built car....

This is the reality of selling a built car. Exceptions are uncommon.

It's another reason to buy built, as you may as well take advantage of this economic reality at the beginning given that...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-03-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,882
Posted By dradernh
For sure. Temps have dropped, and the white stuff...

For sure. Temps have dropped, and the white stuff is just about here.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-03-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,771
Posted By dradernh
It is worth noting that the reason the really...

It is worth noting that the reason the really cool iron gets caught by twins, Miatas, etc. is that their drivers' abilities and aggressiveness is frequently inversely proportional to the cost and/or...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-03-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,882
Posted By dradernh
No kidding - been there, done that, never again....

No kidding - been there, done that, never again. That arrangement is like some kind of cruel joke.


1) Asymmetrics will not necessarily wear out more quickly. The compound will have more to do...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-02-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,882
Posted By dradernh
Note that the DZ102s are directional, so rotating...

Note that the DZ102s are directional, so rotating right-side tires to the left side, or vice versa, would require a dismount/remount to retain the directionality.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-02-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,221
Posted By dradernh
I see it a bit differently, and would say that...

I see it a bit differently, and would say that when they sell those contracts they imagine that they'll be aligning OEM parts to OEM specs. I'm surprised they haven't caught on to this yet and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-01-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 698
Views: 204,820
Posted By dradernh
Watch this pro's video starting with the last two...

Watch this pro's video starting with the last two laps at 25:27, and notice where he places the car when other cars are not interfering with his line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCdR8xD6B8w.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-01-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,296
Posted By dradernh
I'm guessing you've seen this, but if...

I'm guessing you've seen this, but if not...http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49659
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-31-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,707
Posted By dradernh
255/35-18 or 265/35-18 are generally the best...

255/35-18 or 265/35-18 are generally the best fits for a 9.5" wheel. I'd opt for the 255s. Both tires sizes will be taller than the OEM units, the 255s by a total of ~0.3" and the 265s by ~0.6".
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-31-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Posted By dradernh
Assuming you've got the Michelin HP Primacys as...

Assuming you've got the Michelin HP Primacys as your non-winter tire, here are the differences:

...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-30-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 171,122
Posted By dradernh
I had to laugh - that was good.

I had to laugh - that was good.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-29-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,890
Posted By dradernh
Not to worry - IIRC, I first saw it in 2009, and...

Not to worry - IIRC, I first saw it in 2009, and it's just as funny today!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-28-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 102,544
Posted By dradernh
I doubt you can compete with him when it comes to...

I doubt you can compete with him when it comes to pedantry.;)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-28-2014, 02:11 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 281,793
Posted By dradernh
I've used AP's fluid and Amazon.com: Genesis...

I've used AP's fluid and Amazon.com: Genesis Brake Temp Paint - 1 fl. oz.: Automotive, and I found the Genesis fluid an easier product to work with.
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