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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-12-2021, 11:31 AM

Replies: 10

Garmin Catalyst?

Views: 3,173

Posted By slowmow

I've had one for a while now, and its pretty...

I've had one for a while now, and its pretty awesome. Evaluating your driving in real-time and giving verbal evaluative feedback ("keep pushing!" = you f'ed up that last corner, "new best!" = you...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-29-2021, 12:46 PM

Replies: 9

where does the time go? lap times and progress

Views: 1,161

Posted By slowmow

Thanks Andrew. Your advice is much appreciated -...

Thanks Andrew. Your advice is much appreciated - I try to focus on mechanics and not outcomes, but often very quickly lose focus and start seeking "faster laps" despite my intention to spend a...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-28-2021, 02:26 PM

Replies: 9

where does the time go? lap times and progress

Views: 1,161

Posted By slowmow

where does the time go? lap times and progress

Hey all,

I've been track driving since 2019, and despite by best efforts to focus on fundamentals and not lap times, I often find myself getting caught up with times. When my times are up, I can't...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

11-11-2020, 12:15 PM

Replies: 21

new to HPDE, need advice about ABS

Views: 2,573

Posted By slowmow

Just to clarify, this refers to the VSC and/or...

Just to clarify, this refers to the VSC and/or ABS light coming on and staying on for some amount of time, not just flashing? Given the potential consequences, I just want to make sure I understand!

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-27-2020, 02:10 PM

Replies: 9

make me less dumb - how tight is too tight for brake pads?

Views: 2,214

Posted By slowmow

make me less dumb - how tight is too tight for brake pads?

Hey all,

Just got some custom-made track pads from Raybestos/Porterfield - they were ground from a larger pad footprint. Some I had use a file on the backing plate edges to get them to fit in the...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-17-2020, 10:12 AM

Replies: 3

parking brake adjustment question....

Views: 2,090

Posted By slowmow

Dad wisdom passed down? I'll take it. Thanks for...

Dad wisdom passed down? I'll take it. Thanks for the reply Ultramaroon!

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-16-2020, 08:56 PM

Replies: 3

parking brake adjustment question....

Views: 2,090

Posted By slowmow

parking brake adjustment question....

Hey all,

I've replaced rotors and pads a bunch, but never messed with the parking brake. I followed the BRZ shop manual instructions (loosen cable adjustment nut, tighten star adjuster wheel...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-07-2020, 06:17 PM

Replies: 18

(not so) good vibrations

Views: 2,630

Posted By slowmow

Have you tried Raybestos?

Have you tried Raybestos?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-07-2020, 05:36 PM

Replies: 18

(not so) good vibrations

Views: 2,630

Posted By slowmow

Excellent, thanks. That is a good idea... wise to...

Excellent, thanks. That is a good idea... wise to check everything rather than presume it is one thing. I just did a test drive and couldn't reproduce the noise on the street... perhaps...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-07-2020, 11:43 AM

Replies: 18

(not so) good vibrations

Views: 2,630

Posted By slowmow

Thanks to all that have commented and offered...

Thanks to all that have commented and offered advice. Appreciation. I will try getting a shop to mount the tires using the red/yellow marks to achieve some better level of balance without weights,...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-04-2020, 12:50 PM

Replies: 18

(not so) good vibrations

Views: 2,630

Posted By slowmow

Sometimes I get brake fade, but usually only in...

Sometimes I get brake fade, but usually only in longer sessions on tracks without longer periods between intense brake zones.

I don't think I'm into the ABS... definitely know what that fells...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-04-2020, 12:40 PM

Replies: 18

(not so) good vibrations

Views: 2,630

Posted By slowmow

Well, given that I went flying off the track over...

Well, given that I went flying off the track over a blind hill... yes, that is possible. Ha ha ha!

But do you mean with the braking problem? Yes - that is possible too... I'm using Carbotech...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-04-2020, 09:27 AM

Replies: 18

(not so) good vibrations

Views: 2,630

Posted By slowmow

(not so) good vibrations

Hello all,

Sorry for the noob questions, but here goes:

1) I can't keep wheel weights on at the track. I've tried tape (duct, Gorilla, and 3M foil), but the adhesives just melt. Next up is 3M...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-02-2020, 07:38 AM

Replies: 33

What's in your "save the track day" kit?

Views: 3,879

Posted By slowmow

:clap:

:clap:

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-28-2020, 12:53 PM

Replies: 33

What's in your "save the track day" kit?

Views: 3,879

Posted By slowmow

ZDan - You've hit on part of why I posed the...

ZDan - You've hit on part of why I posed the question - I've been using a "bring the kitchen sink" strategy, until it looks like I'm unloading a clown car filled to the roofliner like a game of...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-27-2020, 01:28 PM

Replies: 33

What's in your "save the track day" kit?

Views: 3,879

Posted By slowmow

Thanks all for the info so far! It is good to...

Thanks all for the info so far! It is good to hear so many track miles being logged with so few big problems. I try to be careful in pre-event maintenance and prep, but being new to the track and...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-27-2020, 10:03 AM

Replies: 33

What's in your "save the track day" kit?

Views: 3,879

Posted By slowmow

What's in your "save the track day" kit?

Hello all,

I started track driving last year, and I've been slowly assembling a few extra bits (e.g., caliper rebuild kit) to take to the track to solve emergent problems, but I'm wondering what...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-09-2020, 09:55 AM

Replies: 166

Sticky: Quick and dirty guide to track prepping your car

Views: 131,443

Posted By slowmow

Thanks all for the help. The Essex /AP brake...

Thanks all for the help. The Essex /AP brake website has some great videos on bed-in and particularly swapping street to track pads. They used the track pads to clean the rotors of the street pad...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-08-2020, 06:40 PM

Replies: 166

Sticky: Quick and dirty guide to track prepping your car

Views: 131,443

Posted By slowmow

CSG_Mike Thanks for the responses. 1) I...

CSG_Mike Thanks for the responses.

1) I definitely mixed compounds, switching back and forth from track pads to street pads several times. Do people switch pads and rotors at the same time, and...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-08-2020, 03:11 PM

Replies: 166

Sticky: Quick and dirty guide to track prepping your car

Views: 131,443

Posted By slowmow

Awesome, thanks for the response, and apologies...

Awesome, thanks for the response, and apologies for the basic questions. I googled it first but couldn't figure out how the track pad switch was related to the appearance of the symptom. That...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-08-2020, 01:40 PM

Replies: 166

Sticky: Quick and dirty guide to track prepping your car

Views: 131,443

Posted By slowmow

track prep/maintenance questions...

I'm re-starting my second HPDE season, and checking and double checking the car beforehand. I'd love feedback on a couple of issues:

1) I just swapped out the brake pads to Carbotech XP10's I...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

03-05-2020, 09:39 AM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,318,170

Posted By slowmow

Awesome, thanks 14stu!!!

Awesome, thanks 14stu!!!

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

03-04-2020, 07:57 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,318,170

Posted By slowmow

summer tires on cold track days

All,

I've searched here and the web generally, and see lots of good advice about not using summer tires in temperatures below 45F, 40F, or freezing, depending on who's answering.

My question is...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

10-26-2015, 08:04 PM

Replies: 46

FS: TRD parts in Sumter, SC

Views: 11,042

Posted By slowmow

PM'ed.

PM'ed.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

10-26-2015, 08:00 PM

Replies: 29

TRD Exh / JDL UEL Catted Header / OFT - LAS VEGAS

Views: 5,622

Posted By slowmow

PM'ed regarding TRD exhaust

PM'ed regarding TRD exhaust

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

10-20-2015, 11:59 AM

Replies: 28

Sold

Views: 4,604

Posted By slowmow

PM'ed.

PM'ed.

Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment

09-22-2015, 02:20 PM

Replies: 355

OEM Audio Plus Reviews

Views: 143,698

Posted By slowmow

Great Customer Service

Just wanted to add that I've had a great customer service experience (so far!) with OEMAudio+.... I just got my ReferenceCF system, and after unpacking I noticed that the amp mounts on the sub were...

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