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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,260
Posted By Alan
Sorry for the delayed response. Not here that...

Sorry for the delayed response. Not here that much.

Next version of Garmin Catalyst should have the accelerometer etc. in the camera. USB cable to the tablet in the paddock. Too much data to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-07-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,260
Posted By Alan
Any solution that requires wireless connections...

Any solution that requires wireless connections and multiple different pieces of hardware working in conjunction is going to be more prone to error. Look at the number of Harry's lap timer videos...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-28-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,874
Posted By Alan
Spare pads, second set of wheels and tires,...

Spare pads, second set of wheels and tires, fluids.. Frankly, I don't intend to make any significant repair at the track. I get the car inspected every event and we replace anything that looks...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By Alan
I have been looking for a door panel solution...

I have been looking for a door panel solution too. Would love something like the TRD panels, but they are way to expensive for a track rat.

This guy did something similar to the LRB panels. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By Alan
This guy had a good idea and I suppose lengthened...

This guy had a good idea and I suppose lengthened the harness to put the window/mirror switches on the dash.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,217
Posted By Alan
That's fair--my wording and thinking may have...

That's fair--my wording and thinking may have been a little off.

But 8/10ths in a modern Porsche is still speed at which a mechanical failure, fluid on the track, or another car having an issue...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,217
Posted By Alan
If you’ve tracked hundreds of times and never put...

If you’ve tracked hundreds of times and never put two off, or even four off, maybe you’re not doing this right.

No, I wouldn’t put on a helmet and hans to go to Walmart because the risks are very...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,217
Posted By Alan
Once you get past the novice group, there really...

Once you get past the novice group, there really shouldn't be "casual track days". At the point where you are looking to gain time, you are, likely up against your own limits as they stand at the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,064
Posted By Alan
Same as the high efficiency wing.

Same as the high efficiency wing.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-22-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 74,911
Posted By Alan
Ran Trac Box for the first time this weekend...

Ran Trac Box for the first time this weekend after my Beastronix died. Worked great. Miss the chime that would sound when activating the fan switch that my Beastronix had. Just good...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-05-2020, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,272
Posted By Alan
This is essentially my setup as well. Custom...

This is essentially my setup as well. Custom drilled Planted base with Planted brackets so that the seat touches nowhere (although I did remove my headliner and b-pillar trim). Same situation as I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,272
Posted By Alan
Running sliders with a large seat in a BRZ...

Running sliders with a large seat in a BRZ creates issues beyond base width, particularly a containment seat like the HTE-R XL. Even with a fixed plate, my Sparco Ergo-L, with a similar design,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-25-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 95,190
Posted By Alan
Got it as soon as the first batch was available. ...

Got it as soon as the first batch was available. (My revised wing might have been the first one installed on a customer car. So I had to wait for the ducktail to actually be produced.)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-14-2019, 12:16 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 95,190
Posted By Alan
Its going to cut visibility. For me, it...

Its going to cut visibility. For me, it basically cuts the rear window in half. Can see above or below, but as it takes up some room there is definitely less visibility. Will be different for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-06-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,650
Posted By Alan
Because maybe he still follows the forum and...

Because maybe he still follows the forum and maybe someone else here has it.

Why do you care?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-02-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,650
Posted By Alan
Do you have the original picture that went with...

Do you have the original picture that went with this post? Interested to see the dyno results.


Thanks,


Alan
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2019, 08:25 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 95,190
Posted By Alan
I don't but I've been thinking of putting one...

I don't but I've been thinking of putting one together now that I've gotten this far.

Maybe if I have some spare time.

Thanks for the compliment!!!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 95,190
Posted By Alan
Already available. ...

Already available.

https://www.verus-engineering.com/single-post/2019/06/28/High-Efficiency-Rear-Wing-Mounting-Refresh

Pics on my car below. They really did a great job with this!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-02-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,929
Posted By Alan
Sorry I'm late to the party on this, but I don't...

Sorry I'm late to the party on this, but I don't check in here as often as I used to. As jmimac351 said, you have to try it on. I'm big, but carry my weight in the front, so seat width isn't as...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-30-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,564
Posted By Alan
I have an open steel trailer made by Econotrailer...

I have an open steel trailer made by Econotrailer with tire rack and tool box (added separately). I went with steel because of price and knowing that I had sufficient tow capacity. My Tahoe, with...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,929
Posted By Alan
I have the EVO II (not US) as my passenger seat...

I have the EVO II (not US) as my passenger seat in my BRZ. Easy mounting with Planted bases and side brackets. No slider. Plenty of room and range of adjustment. I barely fit in this seat,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-12-2018, 06:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,735
Posted By Alan
This is the right advice. Know that different...

This is the right advice. Know that different groups put different emphasis on in-car instruction. Porsche and BMW clubs tend to focus on it more. I haven't run with COM or SCDA but have run with...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,527
Posted By Alan
Did you end up doing anything? It used to be...

Did you end up doing anything? It used to be that tires could not be stored below X temperature. Now, the warnings on some "Extreme" Summer Performance Tires (as Tire Rack calls them) is more...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-24-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,896
Posted By Alan
Has the bar restricted seat travel at all? It...

Has the bar restricted seat travel at all? It looks like the harness bar is very close to the front seats.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-16-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 40,976
Posted By Alan
Thanks for the information. Installation of this...

Thanks for the information. Installation of this product would come along with fixed-back seats, six-point harnesses and HANS. At that point, I don't think I should be driving the car on the street...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-14-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 40,976
Posted By Alan
No series. This is just for HPDE for me. I am...

No series. This is just for HPDE for me. I am exploring all options for improving safety in my currently stock interior brz. One suggestion that came up is that if I do a half cage/roll bar that I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-12-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 40,976
Posted By Alan
Will the bar accommodate a seat back brace? It's...

Will the bar accommodate a seat back brace? It's hard to see how far the harness bar is from the seat. My seat would likely be close to all the way back. This seat back brace has a maximum reach...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-13-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,920
Posted By Alan
You should change the title of your post to say...

You should change the title of your post to say "TWS" not "TSW" - might be losing hits because of that.

Great wheels though!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-13-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 40,976
Posted By Alan
Very interested. Looking forward to seeing it in...

Very interested. Looking forward to seeing it in a car with fixed seats harnesses.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-28-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 41,333
Posted By Alan
dp1 has a Jackson Racing supercharger. But...

dp1 has a Jackson Racing supercharger.

But he's also really fast.
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