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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-02-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,115
Posted By PointDSM
I agree! It would be awesome to have the nats...

I agree! It would be awesome to have the nats gang together for Spring, especially with Raymond moving on :bonk:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-02-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,115
Posted By PointDSM
I would be interested in flying out there if a...

I would be interested in flying out there if a co-drive presented itself (my actual name is Eric Niemi)? Maybe we can get Manfred to come out as well?



Same goes for the Fedex tour event.

...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-24-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,115
Posted By PointDSM
We found that running pressures below ~28psi...

We found that running pressures below ~28psi created a "spring rebound" effect with the AO52's. Setting the tires entering the corner but when the sidewall snaps back (versus the tire loosing grip),...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-23-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,762
Posted By PointDSM
I love that Gen1's get a longer lifespan in STX. ...

I love that Gen1's get a longer lifespan in STX. It'll create a great battle in STR and leave STX as-is (which is perfect).
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-07-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,115
Posted By PointDSM
Wash, rinse, repeat for myself and my car owner,...

Wash, rinse, repeat for myself and my car owner, likely less events this year though. No changes to the car, we have too much data as it is!

Only hope would be a co-drive for a western event with...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,572
Posted By PointDSM
The 1g hasn't been competitve in DS since 2018,...

The 1g hasn't been competitve in DS since 2018, then with Leeder destroying DS pax in 2019, it only got worse. I feel its a good spot to start.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-11-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,745
Posted By PointDSM
Good, one less thing for you to do. Now...

Good, one less thing for you to do. Now press/hold TC and focus on driving :)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-09-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,683
Posted By PointDSM
Run in open! Surprised at how large STX is for...

Run in open! Surprised at how large STX is for nats compared to tour events.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-04-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,683
Posted By PointDSM
First time for me running Thursday/Friday. This...

First time for me running Thursday/Friday. This basically eliminates my ability to run the Pro Finale this year.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,683
Posted By PointDSM
Loved Bristol as a venue, but it's a long haul...

Loved Bristol as a venue, but it's a long haul for us. We're staying home for the 4th weekend this year.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,683
Posted By PointDSM
Yes it did, if you have a spare set of Hoosiers,...

Yes it did, if you have a spare set of Hoosiers, go have fun!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,683
Posted By PointDSM
The tire supply shortage is quite serious now for...

The tire supply shortage is quite serious now for autocross tires. I was told Monday that if you don't have a set of AO52's now,you won't be getting any before September. Time to track down some...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-24-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,678
Posted By PointDSM
I can confirm as well, that +45 17x9 will work as...

I can confirm as well, that +45 17x9 will work as long as you're not running ton's of camber (-4), and even at that they will only rub at full lock. 10mm spacers with extended studs corrected that...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-06-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,678
Posted By PointDSM
You're obviously in a different part of the...

You're obviously in a different part of the country, but this is SCCA taking the easy way out. It's a few hundred people, that's it. We're running weekly short-track racing with double/trip the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-03-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,678
Posted By PointDSM
Steve - Peter and I are going to the Finale and...

Steve - Peter and I are going to the Finale and Nationals if they have them, even if it's simply a glorified Champ Tour.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-28-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,678
Posted By PointDSM
Has anyone noticed any drastic difference between...

Has anyone noticed any drastic difference between presumably used (or remanufactured) OEM rear axles and those found on RockAuto (SurTrack/Trakmotive) -...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-27-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,102
Posted By PointDSM
I spent all of 2019 switching between by SSC car...

I spent all of 2019 switching between by SSC car and a STX co-drive (literally every other event, including Nationals). Going from STX to SSC was awesome, and made driving the SSC car much easier. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,940
Posted By PointDSM
George, Welcome back to STX, woohoo! I...

George,


Welcome back to STX, woohoo! I just sold my SSC car to a gentleman in Chicago Region, and I was the last SSC car in Wisconsin (so please stay in STX and use the shocks that you already...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-27-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 191,641
Posted By PointDSM
PM'd :)

PM'd :)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-26-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 191,641
Posted By PointDSM
Neither are running competitive tires anyway, so...

Neither are running competitive tires anyway, so in my case it's more about staying close to stock, and having fun driving the car (versus being competitive).


Twins in D-Street were outgunned...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-14-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,074
Posted By PointDSM
Agreed, can we delete the thread in hopes of not...

Agreed, can we delete the thread in hopes of not remembering this conversation ever happened?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-14-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 850,421
Posted By PointDSM
I just used long zipties and ran them through the...

I just used long zipties and ran them through the existing clip spots in the trunk floor. 3M tape may tear the foam, which I didn't want to do (leave no trace).
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,074
Posted By PointDSM
I can't wait to see the top 10 for Nationals in...

I can't wait to see the top 10 for Nationals in SCC all be 2013's, that will put the Sawyer National Course controversy to shame.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 850,421
Posted By PointDSM
Agreed, take everything out, but remember to...

Agreed, take everything out, but remember to leave the black Styrofoam pieces clipped in to stay legal (not a fan of this, had to find new clips after I broke or lost all of them).
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-13-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,209,318
Posted By PointDSM
TRD springs aren't allowed in D-Street, so it...

TRD springs aren't allowed in D-Street, so it would just be the Koni's and a swaybar. I can't speak on the need for a swaybar (still stock bars front/rear, and did plenty well at both Local,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-09-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,821
Posted By PointDSM
Nice run on Tuesday Eric! Per data my 3rd run...

Nice run on Tuesday Eric! Per data my 3rd run was definitely my fastest until I over drove and DNF'd after the wallom. Lot of grip out there even with Bridgestones, and I was able in the build some...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,821
Posted By PointDSM
In D-Street, the monsoon conditions Tuesday...

In D-Street, the monsoon conditions Tuesday created a very interesting situation in that it water levels were so high, that the skinnier tires of the twins were more beneficial that AWD of the WRX's....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,821
Posted By PointDSM
Running DS, #56. First nationals trip, and just...

Running DS, #56. First nationals trip, and just hoping to be competitive in the midfield. One of those things that after doing this since age 16 (now 30), that I need to do while life gives me the...
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