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Forum: Northern California 11-17-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,001
Posted By SeanBlader
I should stick to my bicycle

I had another unfortunate incident that brought down my right front tire again. This time I turned in too early for a driveway, and hit the edge tearing the sidewall. I wonder if maybe I'm letting...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-16-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,770
Posted By SeanBlader
Where to mount cameras

Say you have more than one camera, or you want to use your one camera for dramatic effect, where and how do you mount said camera to your car for interior and dramatic exterior shots?

Out the...
Forum: Northern California 04-06-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,489
Posted By SeanBlader
Spotted this afternoon while I was on my bike...

Spotted this afternoon while I was on my bike ride. Thanks GoPro.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73367&stc=1&d=1396837316
Forum: Northern California 04-02-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,582
Views: 255,416
Posted By SeanBlader
I'm not sure I can tolerate staying at work an...

I'm not sure I can tolerate staying at work an extra 2.5 hours... Although I could get on Reddit now that April Fools is over. It is over isn't it?
Forum: Northern California 03-31-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By SeanBlader
This Saturday and Sunday according to the email....

This Saturday and Sunday according to the email. That would be April 5th and 6th according to the website.
Forum: Northern California 03-31-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By SeanBlader
Just checked the site and they have 36 drivers...

Just checked the site and they have 36 drivers listed for Saturday, and 51 drivers signed up for Sunday. Guess the email and the discount brought out some more drivers. Maybe I won't go.

The 6...
Forum: Northern California 03-31-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By SeanBlader
Speed Ventures at Willow Springs

Just got this email from Speed Ventures:



I'm thinkin' about driving down and wrecking my tires, especially for car control/drifting practice. And with less than 10 people registered, and only...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
Well, I suppose I can't help it if people think...

Well, I suppose I can't help it if people think some idiot hypocrite on the internet is telling them what they should do.

Sorry OP. Get Porterfield R4S pads if they are made for the car, they're...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
A wise man once said, "You should learn from the...

A wise man once said, "You should learn from the mistakes of others, since you can never possibly hope to make them all yourself."

I didn't want to be selfish, and I thought others might also...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,988
Posted By SeanBlader
Two things, One, that's an entirely...

Two things,

One, that's an entirely different situation. Getting a car towed is not a threat of destruction of property, that's giving a tow truck company some business, good job.

Two, you're a...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
It is relevant because any car without a properly...

It is relevant because any car without a properly set up exhaust, intake, injection or oil system, is merely a nuisance, a polluter, or life limited, but a car without a properly set up brake...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
Says the guy with a garage, a team, the...

Says the guy with a garage, a team, the professional expertise, and now the potential liability of someone trying to change their own brake fluid at home.

I'd much rather end up in the gravel...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
For competitive reasons be proactive, definitely....

For competitive reasons be proactive, definitely. Those guys rebuild engines annually regardless of what they think the wear and tear was. Wrenching on the car is another part of the enjoyment of...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
For competition reasons I'd then consider a more...

For competition reasons I'd then consider a more major brake upgrade worthwhile including fluids, pads, lines, and if you have the budget, also calipers.

For all the rest of the drivers who will...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,988
Posted By SeanBlader
That's not a joke or a prank, it's a threat. It's...

That's not a joke or a prank, it's a threat. It's a threat of destruction of property, which can be categorized as harassment. Parking in two parking spots on private property is not illegal, sure...
Forum: Northern California 03-18-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,582
Views: 255,416
Posted By SeanBlader
So far I'm up for it.

So far I'm up for it.
Forum: Northern California 03-16-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,475
Posted By SeanBlader
Just FYI, brake fluid is not an upgrade mod. It...

Just FYI, brake fluid is not an upgrade mod. It either works or it doesn't, there's no variation in capabilities between any hydraulic fluid, unless you happen to be overheating your brakes and...
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,002
Posted By SeanBlader
I was thinkin' about having Tirerack ship me one,...

I was thinkin' about having Tirerack ship me one, $43 cheaper than Wheel works, after shipping.
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,002
Posted By SeanBlader
Made a mistake, went to Wheel Works

I figured I'd give them a shot, they're not even 2 blocks away so while they were doing the mount and balance I could've gone home. So they didn't have the tire in stock, but they'd mount/balance the...
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By SeanBlader
Heh, yeah. Let's go with that.... Although in...

Heh, yeah. Let's go with that.... Although in that case it wasn't quite as impressive, my mom's Celica is in better condition and it's an '01.
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,582
Views: 255,416
Posted By SeanBlader
I'll miss y'all both nights, :-(

I'll miss y'all both nights, :-(
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By SeanBlader
It gets crazier. We go to drive out for...

It gets crazier.

We go to drive out for lunch, and as we're walking up to the car, he points the key's at me! I had to double check if he was sure he was cool with that, I've never driven anything...
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By SeanBlader
Of course I just watched the Top Gear episode,...

Of course I just watched the Top Gear episode, and with a 17 gallon tank, and 4mpg, it's got a 75 mile range. Although if you baby it, you can get 12 mpg, which is still unfortunate at 204 miles, and...
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By SeanBlader
crazy car

Look what showed up in the parking lot at work this morning, driven in by my new low level manager:

http://i.imgur.com/mUPxi5e.jpg

Going to go for a ride sometime around lunch.

Poor guy has...
Forum: Northern California 03-07-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,354
Posted By SeanBlader
Off Topic: Cosmos: A Spacetime Journey, Sunday 9pm PDT

http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/03/cosmos-the-next-generation/

I hope everyone will watch this, it's the most excited I've been for a TV show since The Next Generation.
Forum: Northern California 03-06-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By SeanBlader
I'm coming, but really? Two-way radio's? People...

I'm coming, but really? Two-way radio's? People are still using those? I used to have one back in the 20th, but... I could stop at Fry's and pick one up, any recommendations?
Forum: Northern California 03-06-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,489
Posted By SeanBlader
asphault frs

Spotted this between BJ's and Sleep Train in San Jose this evening:...
Forum: Northern California 03-02-2014, 03:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,370
Posted By SeanBlader
I'll take up whole lanes if I don't feel it's in...

I'll take up whole lanes if I don't feel it's in either mine or the drivers best interest to be squeezing by on a narrow 2 lane road. The idea is to make the driver really consider a proper two lane...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 19,645
Posted By SeanBlader
And this. If you're just mashing it in 5th or 6th...

And this. If you're just mashing it in 5th or 6th and hoping it will accelerate, you obviously should just get out of fun cars and go back to your massive turbo sedan's.



I find this a little...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 19,645
Posted By SeanBlader
As much as most of us on this forum hate the...

As much as most of us on this forum hate the Scion xB, and the Honda Element, there are some who see cars as tools with no need for entertainment in their driving. They see it as a purely practical...
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