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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-05-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,623
Posted By hpde_addict
Should have clarified, I meant when accelerating...

Should have clarified, I meant when accelerating "normally" from stop lights.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-04-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,623
Posted By hpde_addict
Thoughts after just over a month of ownership... ...

Thoughts after just over a month of ownership...

Paid $28k + doc fee + reg + tax. for blue Camaro V6 with 1LE and tech packages.

Pic:...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-27-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,933
Posted By hpde_addict
Jealous. All I see on the twisties are minivan...

Jealous. All I see on the twisties are minivan brake lights.
Forum: Northern California 03-22-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By hpde_addict
I’ll let you know next week. BRZ is totaled,...

I’ll let you know next week. BRZ is totaled, planning to buy a car on Sunday. I still haven’t graduated from the skid pad :P
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-17-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,623
Posted By hpde_addict
I filtered by V6 and manual and looked through...

I filtered by V6 and manual and looked through the cheapest 150 listings. The closest dealer for $28k V6 1LE is 700 miles away. The depreciation is probably going to suck, can't see why normal people...
Forum: Northern California 11-17-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By hpde_addict
Thunderhill Skid Pad 11/22

I've reserved the Thunderhill skid pad on 11/22 and have space for two more.

There might be rain that day, according to weather forecasts.

They charge $650 for up to 4 people. The cost per...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-09-2017, 02:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,025
Posted By hpde_addict
It was one of my questions in the OP. I think the...

It was one of my questions in the OP. I think the setup is fine, I'm just not comfortable with high speed (80+ mph) turns until I've mastered getting loose and pushing the car on low/medium speed...
Forum: Northern California 10-30-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 287,041
Posted By hpde_addict
SCCA Starting Line is this weekend

SCCA Starting Line is this weekend
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-27-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,166
Posted By hpde_addict
Thanks for the tips, did it this morning. For...

Thanks for the tips, did it this morning. For clearance I removed oil fill cap, port injector box (the art of wiggling), strut tower bar, and unclipped fuel hose holder thingy.
Forum: Northern California 09-28-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 287,041
Posted By hpde_addict
Doubt it. A first timer is likely unaware of even...

Doubt it. A first timer is likely unaware of even basic concepts like how to brake properly. I don't think it's productive to dive head first into a typical autocross event without development of...
Forum: Northern California 07-23-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,778
Posted By hpde_addict
It's like 95% highway 35 + 5% highway 9, with...

It's like 95% highway 35 + 5% highway 9, with narrower and worse condition roads. Still worth it for the pie.
Forum: Northern California 07-05-2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,231
Posted By hpde_addict
We'll be there the 16th (confirmed now). You are...

We'll be there the 16th (confirmed now). You are welcome to swing by :)
Forum: Northern California 06-08-2017, 01:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,154
Posted By hpde_addict
Elite performance for track alignments imo.

Elite performance for track alignments imo.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-13-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,768
Posted By hpde_addict
I was actually considering this. I used to have...

I was actually considering this. I used to have MPSS, but the shoulders got destroyed after a few events (maybe not an issue now that I have -3f/-2.4r camber) and they overheated in no time in the...
Forum: Northern California 01-24-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 11,764
Views: 3,117,947
Posted By hpde_addict
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coilover

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coilover
Forum: Northern California 01-23-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 48,614
Posted By hpde_addict
Thanks Gary for accommodating my schedule! Tein...

Thanks Gary for accommodating my schedule! Tein Mono Sport coilovers, SPL LCA, and alignment done by Elite Performance.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-17-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,751
Posted By hpde_addict
I assume you are monitoring oil temps?

I assume you are monitoring oil temps?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-06-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,751
Posted By hpde_addict
I think that's a bit extreme. I feel that the 86...

I think that's a bit extreme. I feel that the 86 is a significant notch above the Miata in comfort and practicality. Mine is decently comfortable on 8 hour road trips and I haven't needed to rent a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-13-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,292
Posted By hpde_addict
I can't even get a minivan to point me by on...

I can't even get a minivan to point me by on Highway 9.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-21-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,231
Posted By hpde_addict
EHP tires will last longer on the track than...

EHP tires will last longer on the track than typical commuter tires.

EHP tires will last shorter on the street than typical commuter tires.

There exists a threshold in the proportion of street...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By hpde_addict
Backup in case the suction cup fails. I'd rather...

Backup in case the suction cup fails. I'd rather have the unit banging against my car than have it fly into someone's windshield. For some organizations, it's required to be tethered anyway.
Forum: Northern California 06-28-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 334,827
Posted By hpde_addict
7/2 SpeedSF @ Thunderhill West

7/2 SpeedSF @ Thunderhill West
Forum: Northern California 09-01-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 287,041
Posted By hpde_addict
BMWCCA is also good. I recently did a test & tune...

BMWCCA is also good. I recently did a test & tune event with them at Marina Airport. It was unlimited runs and they had a short 40-50s course set up alongside a figure-8/skid-pad.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,194
Posted By hpde_addict
Had a similar issue. Replaced axle nuts... no...

Had a similar issue. Replaced axle nuts... no more clicking. The guys that helped me out noted that the swaybar endlink was a little loose, so they re-torqued that. Did track event over the weekend...
Forum: Northern California 09-01-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 287,041
Posted By hpde_addict
Compared to Crow's Landing and Marina Airport,...

Compared to Crow's Landing and Marina Airport, it's an extremely limiting autocross site. The tradeoff is more runs and a more casual, non-competitive environment, which I can see as a big plus for...
Forum: Northern California 07-29-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,834
Posted By hpde_addict
There's also Thunderhill Raceway and Laguna Seca

There's also Thunderhill Raceway and Laguna Seca
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-23-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,400
Posted By hpde_addict
"During this exercise, I'll be stepping out on to...

"During this exercise, I'll be stepping out on to the (1:1 turn 11 made of cones) course to force you to late apex." - crazy instructor at Sonoma

"Oversteer is best, because you don't see the tree...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-23-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,564
Posted By hpde_addict
You are suggesting that they will stop street...

You are suggesting that they will stop street racing once they are exposed to motorsports. I am saying that they won't.
Forum: Northern California 07-23-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 334,827
Posted By hpde_addict
Damn you. Sigh... sends in PTO request

Damn you. Sigh... sends in PTO request
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-20-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 41,903
Posted By hpde_addict
So... you used your truck for truck things.

So... you used your truck for truck things.
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