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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-27-2025, 04:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,518
Posted By rice_classic
In order of preference: Amsoil Off-Road NGLI#2...

In order of preference: Amsoil Off-Road NGLI#2 Polymeric, Swepco 101 Moly NLGI#2, and Redline CV-2.

My favorite is to combine it with head shield between exhaust and the inner CV.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2025, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,575
Posted By rice_classic
Correct, this won't work and $600 is on the high...

Correct, this won't work and $600 is on the high side. I just bought one locally from a wrecking yard that had to transfer it from OR to WA and after tax and transfer it was ~$450 ($360 was the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,826
Posted By rice_classic
Ok, so this won't work. Class has a hard ceiling...

Ok, so this won't work. Class has a hard ceiling of 300mm rotors.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 02-09-2025, 01:56 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 39,363
Posted By rice_classic
I'm conflicted on the Scout; to EV or to Range...

I'm conflicted on the Scout; to EV or to Range Extend, to Truck or SUV... The current direction from kumquat Pol Pot to defund new charging stations means the range extender probably is the right...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 01-12-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 39,363
Posted By rice_classic
There's always the CAPEX vs OPEX argument too. ...

There's always the CAPEX vs OPEX argument too. When I raced an ITA spec CRX it was cheap from CAPEX stand point (sold it for 6k in 2019) but OPEX sucked because it was operated way outside of design...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-27-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By rice_classic
I've watched 4 of the full length races on...

I've watched 4 of the full length races on YouTube and as far as 1 make classes go - it's the best I've seen, just like the Australian TGRA 86 Series.

Mostly clean, unlike spec pinata, and due to...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-06-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,902
Views: 812,255
Posted By rice_classic
I would like to a file a petition to formally...

I would like to a file a petition to formally rename GTA to "FloridaMan Simulator".



K Thx.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-09-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 26,829
Posted By rice_classic
The asshats at the top are never smart enough…

The asshats at the top are never smart enough…
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-08-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 26,829
Posted By rice_classic
If the robots (insert any other major disruption)...

If the robots (insert any other major disruption) leaves us with nothing to lose, and enough of us have nothing to lose….

Then eventually those with something to lose will have a big problem.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,674
Posted By rice_classic
For those who know, know that the BOP is sort of...

For those who know, know that the BOP is sort of a running joke. No matter what car they drive, drivers think it favors the other guy. The parity is pretty good in T4 but really only on the big...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2023, 02:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,674
Posted By rice_classic
Gr86 is a T3 car, Devin won T4. Different cars.

Gr86 is a T3 car, Devin won T4. Different cars.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 74,255
Posted By rice_classic
I’m not in the same state as my car right now. ...

I’m not in the same state as my car right now. However, I will be racing at Portland this weekend and you are welcome to stop by and check it out in person.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By rice_classic
More folks should put this sort of contingency...

More folks should put this sort of contingency planning and thought into potential outcomes before doing things like this - it's a smart exercise.

The MX-5 is likely the most cost effective to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By rice_classic
Miatas, according to the 69th law of...

Miatas, according to the 69th law of thermodynamics, are incapable of being on track without hitting something, anything.. doesn't matter. The easiest answer for the OP is: just don't take a Miata...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-25-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,966
Posted By rice_classic
This looks like an exercise in design but.... ...

This looks like an exercise in design but....


If it could do a 20-30 minute session on track and then recharge at 6 minutes.. uh yes, this would be a great track toy if the track had proper...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-16-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,677
Posted By rice_classic
Yup. Sometimes I like to address topics that...

Yup. Sometimes I like to address topics that aren’t applicable. Character flaw, or perk.. still not sure.

Speaking of clutches.. Racing this weekend and a couple of us have learned the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-13-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,677
Posted By rice_classic
Three of us have been racing these cars hard for...

Three of us have been racing these cars hard for 4 years without synchro issues so I’m surprised to see this assessment. One of us has ejected the 4th gear retention balls that ultimately led to a...
Forum: Northwest 06-29-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 94,362
Posted By rice_classic
Have y'all seen the "Watkin's Glen" style walls...

Have y'all seen the "Watkin's Glen" style walls at Pacific Raceways?

They will definitely end a car, however, they are also quite helpful in keeping a car from becoming inverted. Prior to these,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-22-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,975
Posted By rice_classic
I am reminded of my S2K ownership days where guys...

I am reminded of my S2K ownership days where guys would destroy their 6th gear synchros because they would take off from a stop light or on-ramp, rev up to 9k in 2nd gear and then slap it in 6th gear...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-22-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,975
Posted By rice_classic
I had to expand further.. And this is just like,...

I had to expand further.. And this is just like, my opinion..man

When I'm threshold braking in a big brake zone - I want that to be the ONLY thing I'm doing AND doing well. Therefore I skip...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-22-2023, 01:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,975
Posted By rice_classic
Bro.. 5-3 is fine, you just gotta love her the...

Bro.. 5-3 is fine, you just gotta love her the right way. :wub:

In all seriousness, with technique, I contend the gear skip is no more work on the synchro as you let the revs fall lower and if...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2023, 02:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,975
Posted By rice_classic
Just skip gears.

Just skip gears.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 32,354
Posted By rice_classic
Keep in mind, I have neither street tires nor big...

Keep in mind, I have neither street tires nor big brake kit. I have Hoosier A7 or R7s and stock calipers/rotors.

Addressing the PD
Humans have the propensity to make things bigger than they...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 32,354
Posted By rice_classic
THIS. I raced a non-ABS car for 15 years...

THIS.

I raced a non-ABS car for 15 years before the FRS. When your tires are $350+ each, getting a braking moment wrong and writing off $700+ worth of rubber sucks.

Generally if you're...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-05-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 32,354
Posted By rice_classic
Yup - its possible under both conditions. It...

Yup - its possible under both conditions. It didn’t appear that your setup or that track has significant trail-in moments but it’s a good show case that makes the point. Also - your car sounds...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-04-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 32,354
Posted By rice_classic
I don't autox so I can't side with anyone in...

I don't autox so I can't side with anyone in debate, but I am a pretty decent road racer. I would not be competitive at a local or national level in the road racing I do without PD. Full Stop. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-30-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 74,255
Posted By rice_classic
WHAT A WEEKEND - SCCA Pacific Grand Prix

What an extraordinary weekend.

To set the stage: The previous T4 track record set by Oscar Jackson Jr. last year was a 1:34.6. As this was set during the race it counted, but it was also the...
Forum: Northwest 05-25-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,018
Posted By rice_classic
You can easily do an alignment yourself with a...

You can easily do an alignment yourself with a couple tools from Longacre (camber gauge, toe plates), a measuring tool/stick and a set of strings. Corner balancing is a different beast however.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-21-2023, 02:32 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 74,255
Posted By rice_classic
Back in the saddle

It's good to be back on track!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52913670585_baf2de6c42_b.jpg


We were back at the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour in Portland.

Turfer and I finished 2nd/3rd both...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24,826
Views: 8,191,113
Posted By rice_classic
Working on Porsche's is a bit different than...

Working on Porsche's is a bit different than Subarus. With Subarus, you're hands get dirty and you often experience frustration. With Porsche's you're on a first name basis with your mechanic, may...
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