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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-21-2021, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,697
Posted By Fish Eagle
I 100% disagree. Pad fade can be felt coming on...

I 100% disagree.
Pad fade can be felt coming on and can be managed.
I've had that many times, and it's not such a big deal.
Sure, one does need better pads, but that's not critical for track day...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-21-2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,697
Posted By Fish Eagle
Before going on track, do brake fluid. Not...

Before going on track, do brake fluid. Not desirable, but essential.
IMO, that's the only thing you really need to do before your first track day. Change to something like Motul RBF660 or RBF600.
Forum: AFRICA 09-23-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,968
Posted By Fish Eagle
Kyalami Track Day 14 Dec 2019 Early Bird price...

Kyalami Track Day 14 Dec 2019
Early Bird price before 31 Oct R2,900
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-04-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 686
Views: 388,054
Posted By Fish Eagle
Pic taken at Boxer Fest, Red Star Raceway, South...

Pic taken at Boxer Fest, Red Star Raceway, South Africa.
Forum: AFRICA 09-04-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 44,620
Posted By Fish Eagle
Wow, this forum has really died. What a pity......

Wow, this forum has really died.
What a pity... :(

Anyway, here's some pics from the recent Boxer Fest event at Red Star Raceway.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,372
Posted By Fish Eagle
Here in South Africa, I get a blank look when I...

Here in South Africa, I get a blank look when I ask Michelin SA about slicks.
Do you have a number/product ID that I can run past them?

Frustrating because I support Michelin, and get great...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2019, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,281
Posted By Fish Eagle
Have you upgraded brake fluid? Motul RBF660 or...

Have you upgraded brake fluid? Motul RBF660 or 600 is OK
Don't go on track with stock brake fluid.
Just don't do it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-03-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 79,061
Posted By Fish Eagle
Country: South Africa Province: Gauteng Track...

Country: South Africa
Province: Gauteng
Track Name/Configuration: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, 16 Dec 2018
Time: 2m15.38
Driver: Andy Maclaurin
Setup: 2013 GT86 std spec, Vortech SC lowest boost,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-08-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 697
Views: 204,206
Posted By Fish Eagle
When you're 65 years old and get bored on a cool...

When you're 65 years old and get bored on a cool down lap.
Hot 255 semi-slicks don't slide that easy.
And I wonder why my wife says "grow up" :bonk:
I don't understand the problem...
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,077
Posted By Fish Eagle
What Mike said. Learn to handle your car on a...

What Mike said.
Learn to handle your car on a skidpan first, properly.
Then venture onto a racetrack, with great care.

Then you'll learn a lot that you didn't know.
And you'll thank the folks...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-19-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,623
Posted By Fish Eagle
Hey, if you prepared to run with the cheapest...

Hey, if you prepared to run with the cheapest budget tyres, then go for spacers.
If not, then don't...

If you on a budget, and all you can afford are spacers, then rather buy a case of beer :D...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-19-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,623
Posted By Fish Eagle
Spacers - never!! Rather make another plan like...

Spacers - never!!
Rather make another plan like more camber.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-11-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 79,061
Posted By Fish Eagle
Please consider catering for other than the US...

Please consider catering for other than the US too.
Maybe in a seperate thread.
There's track addicts far and wide across the planet, and we've all got the same passion....
Forum: AFRICA 03-11-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 44,620
Posted By Fish Eagle
Whoop, whoop!! Track day at Red Star Raceway on...

Whoop, whoop!!
Track day at Red Star Raceway on Wednesday.
Can't wait :)
Somebody was coming with me, but he's cancelled, so if anybody wants to ride with me, and enjoy a day at the racetrack, let...
Forum: AFRICA 02-12-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 44,620
Posted By Fish Eagle
Sunday 17th Feb is an open day for CARS ONLY at...

Sunday 17th Feb is an open day for CARS ONLY at Red Star.
See you there... :thumbup:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-17-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 697
Views: 204,206
Posted By Fish Eagle
Track: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa ...

Track: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa
Car: 2013 Toyota 86
Mods: Mildly Vortech supercharged, 255 Bridgestone RE11S semis, stock suspension
Notes/Comments: Some video snippets from...
Forum: AFRICA 12-27-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,968
Posted By Fish Eagle
Kyalami was a blast!! :D Here's a lap of the...

Kyalami was a blast!! :D
Here's a lap of the track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd0g87qXGio
Forum: AFRICA 12-15-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,968
Posted By Fish Eagle
Hooray, Kyalami tomorrow. :happyanim: Last...

Hooray, Kyalami tomorrow. :happyanim:

Last year, I said it was a bucket list thing, just once.
I lied. :burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber:
Forum: AFRICA 12-15-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 44,620
Posted By Fish Eagle
Nothing in December... 9th Jan is the first day...

Nothing in December...
9th Jan is the first day I see.

Here's RSR's events calendar.
http://www.redstarraceway.co.za/calendar.htm
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-30-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 87,465
Posted By Fish Eagle
For the older track addicts out there :thumbup: ...

For the older track addicts out there :thumbup:
I've always wanted a "tripod" photo, and shortly after my 65th birthday, it happened :happyanim:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-26-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,372
Posted By Fish Eagle
Nice video, thanks for sharing. My southern...

Nice video, thanks for sharing.

My southern hemisphere 2c is - if there's doubt about which gear, I always choose the higher gear, and try to grow into it.

Sure, the lower gear sounds better,...
Forum: AFRICA 10-22-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,968
Posted By Fish Eagle
Whoop-whoop!! It's that time of the year again. ...

Whoop-whoop!! It's that time of the year again.
I've already entered and paid for the 2018 Superbike Mag event on 16 Dec which I enjoyed so much last year.
Just got to do it again. :burnrubber:...
Forum: AFRICA 10-22-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,090
Posted By Fish Eagle
A Toyota dealer wouldn't have spoken to Subaru.

A Toyota dealer wouldn't have spoken to Subaru.
Forum: AFRICA 10-22-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,090
Posted By Fish Eagle
Try your local Subaru dealer.

Try your local Subaru dealer.
Forum: AFRICA 10-05-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 44,620
Posted By Fish Eagle
Some photos from Boxer Fest 2018 at Red Star...

Some photos from Boxer Fest 2018 at Red Star Raceway on 29 Sept.

Great fun, but sad in a way that the big guns were battling it out doing gymkhana stuff on the skidpan to qualify for Gymkhana Grid...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-26-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,207
Posted By Fish Eagle
I have that often. Doesn't worry me any more. ...

I have that often. Doesn't worry me any more.

I run 255/40R17 Bridgestone RE11S semi slicks, and it mostly happens with hard trail braking into slower, tighter corners.

Pretend you're a truck...
Forum: AFRICA 08-19-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,472
Posted By Fish Eagle
We had awesome fun at Midvaal on Saturday 18 Aug...

We had awesome fun at Midvaal on Saturday 18 Aug 2018 (Superbike Mag Track Day), despite it being very cold and windy.

We'd expected the track to be anti-clockwise, but due to an MSA technicality,...
Forum: AFRICA 08-10-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,472
Posted By Fish Eagle
So far, there's 4x GT86's, 1x Lotus 7, 1x Honda...

So far, there's 4x GT86's, 1x Lotus 7, 1x Honda S2000, and 1x Honda type R
Forum: AFRICA 08-08-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,472
Posted By Fish Eagle
Open Track Day Midvaal Sat 18 Aug

Superbike Magazine is hosting an open track day at Midvaal Raceway on Saturday 18th August.
They usually run 3-4 classes of motorcycles and one class of cars.

R590, but here's the good news - pay...
Forum: AFRICA 08-07-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 60,072
Posted By Fish Eagle
That's an awesome time, for almost any car, but...

That's an awesome time, for almost any car, but especially for an NA GT86 :thumbup:
Well Done!!
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