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Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 08-23-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,442
Posted By Pat
This is a great deal for someone! Bilstein B8 /...

This is a great deal for someone!
Bilstein B8 / RCE Tarmac springs. 30k miles. $300.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-16-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 110,209
Posted By Goingnowherefast
I'll let 949 comment more on this, but this...

I'll let 949 comment more on this, but this general isn't the case. The technical reason for a big brake kit is to increase the useful mass in order to aid in thermal management. There's many other...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-16-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 110,209
Posted By 949 Racing
James, Definitely would have been better...

James,

Definitely would have been better start a new thread. No one's going to go into this thread to look for tt5 optimization information.

That said, ducting and careful brake management is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-16-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,818
Posted By churchx
I had bad experience NVH wise with camberplates....

I had bad experience NVH wise with camberplates. IF these will work well without bearing binding, they might be nice part to be used together with camberbolts, for total front camber to reach more...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-16-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,818
Posted By Summerwolf
If it were me.... I would go with a quality...

If it were me.... I would go with a quality adjustable piece over an offset mount.

I dont know if pedders as a company has improved overall, but they had a very rough patch for a while, bankrupt...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Jamestl I suggest repositioning your camera to...

Jamestl I suggest repositioning your camera to show your hands if possible. At this stage of your driving development it's helpful to see afterwards.

- Andrew
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By AndyBRZ
Hi there. First off let me congratulate you for...

Hi there. First off let me congratulate you for having a fantastic disposition to learn. Your humbleness is going to take you far away into this hobby.
Like you, I am local to this track and I live...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Joesurf79
Welcome to the fold! We all keep learning, trying...

Welcome to the fold! We all keep learning, trying things, make small mistakes. It's a fun pursuit for sure!


Learn from mistakes early on and form the good habits / don't dwell on mistakes you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Joesurf79
For me - Looking up is the crux of the issue....

For me - Looking up is the crux of the issue. That+ repetition.


The more time you give yourself and the more familiar you become with the "limits" of the car (even in near stock form - get...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By dutchman1
Not to over simplify it, but I've found that if...

Not to over simplify it, but I've found that if I'm already oversteering a little, more throttle will increase oversteer. If I'm already understeering, more throttle worsens understeer.

Maybe on...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Joesurf79
I recently started instructing drivers on track,...

I recently started instructing drivers on track, and the first few sessions in the car were tough on me because I had to be out EVEN FURTHER ahead of the student. From the right seat, I had to be 4-5...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Icecreamtruk
No sry, I mean the other way around, not to...

No sry, I mean the other way around, not to unwind too soon, or too much. Instructors are always about the need to unwind to let the car accelerate that students usually end up unwinding too much....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Joesurf79
All fantastic advice for a new track novice for...

All fantastic advice for a new track novice for sure! To add to the point about everything happening in WARP speed for the first few events. This is often a byproduct of not looking anywhere near far...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Well, if you are just starting, dont be too hard...

Well, if you are just starting, dont be too hard on yourself. It feels like everything is super quick and that its a razor's edge but as you do it more, it will all slow down (your perception of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Keep in mind that throttle steering can occur in...

Keep in mind that throttle steering can occur in different ways. For example, if your car is set up to be a bit loose in the rear, you can get on the throttle, which causes greater rear slip angle...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Forgive me if this sounds a bit raw, but all I...

Forgive me if this sounds a bit raw, but all I see in the video is a car going around the track in a very tame manner. Maybe the tires are completly silent and video and sound dont tell the whole...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By jvincent
Sounds like classic throttle steer to me.

Sounds like classic throttle steer to me.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By TrqlessWonder
Is the front end tucking, or is the rear end...

Is the front end tucking, or is the rear end rotating? Also, what inputs are you putting in to get down to that second apex? Now contrast with how you get down and through the first apex.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Which corner? I'm familiar with ABCC, and it...

Which corner? I'm familiar with ABCC, and it might help to know which one you're talking about.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By justinco
On camber turn? Off camber turn? Different...

On camber turn? Off camber turn? Different surface? Incline or decline?

The car is not going to behave exactly the same on every turn. Dynamics of the turn can make a big difference if dramatic...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,652
Posted By CSG David
Depends on the corner. Is it banked? The grip...

Depends on the corner. Is it banked? The grip may be different as well compared to other corners. Perhaps you are starting to learn about throttle steer.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-20-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,885
Posted By tehShirt
Nice choice on the Corsa, it's a quality piece...

Nice choice on the Corsa, it's a quality piece and sounds lovely. Only issue I have is trying to align the tips.

I think the key to keeping the volume down with a catless header will be as...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-04-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 30,770
Posted By trippinbillies40
Review of "Track Mode" on the MY17+ cars

So I took my '17 BRZ to High Plains here in Denver a couple nights ago. I had previously owned a '13 FR-S for just over 3 years, and had done probably 20 track days with that car anywhere from...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-01-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,168
Posted By H1C
In the front I have the OEM crash bolt, the...

In the front I have the OEM crash bolt, the Racer-X aluminum LCA and extended tie-rod ends, and stock top hats. The rear is stock; I'm planning on getting Racer-X's rear LCA eventually -- but for...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-03-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 50,534
Posted By fooddude
The new Tein 'Mono "Sport"'??

I just noticed today they're listed on ft86sf website for a May 2014 release. Any more news on them? What are the rates?

How do they compare to the older 'Mono Flex'?

Will it be in a similar...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 27,402
Posted By CSG David
Winmax USA Brake Pads - Street, Autocross, Track, Endurance!

Just wanted to let you guys know there is another brake pad manufacturer on the block! We've been a huge proponent of testing product profusely to understand the pros/cons of each item. We wanted...
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