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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-13-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,519
Posted By renfield90
I replaced my bearings at 95k miles. While they...

I replaced my bearings at 95k miles. While they tested OK (i.e. couldn't wiggle them in any direction, didn't make noise), the car rattled over rough road and was easily unsettled. I half expected...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-08-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,362
Posted By renfield90
https://xkcd.com/386/ Go touch some grass.

https://xkcd.com/386/

Go touch some grass.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-04-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,362
Posted By renfield90
IMO the right answer to the OP's question is used...

IMO the right answer to the OP's question is used oil analysis. Running too thick would be a worry of mine given the tight bearing tolerances on modern engines, but the only way to know for sure is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-14-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,223
Posted By renfield90
Motor failures: it's what makes a Subaru, a...

Motor failures: it's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

My motor failed in Packwood last month at 126k miles. I agree it's disheartening. For comparison, my Celica made it to 192k miles, and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2023, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By renfield90
My two cents is that the recommended rebound...

My two cents is that the recommended rebound settings were really close to what I actually wanted, but on the compression side I wanted way more force than the recommended settings. YMMV.

If you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-30-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,046
Posted By renfield90
I might be dating myself here. Were you around...

I might be dating myself here. Were you around back when Integra Type R owners in DS were mounting 275 Hoosiers onto 6" wheels? If it's compliant to the rules and it's faster, send it...

FWIW,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-20-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,157
Posted By renfield90
A one second deficit moves me from 2nd place last...

A one second deficit moves me from 2nd place last year to 10th. The jacket winner would be 9th.

Stop pretending that this is fine and totally ok. It's 100% not.

There's at least 10 people last...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,157
Posted By renfield90
I'm hopeful this is some sort of internal...

I'm hopeful this is some sort of internal politics thing, where they need to try the "traditional" classing approach, then have it blow up in their faces big enough to secure buy-in to try the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,157
Posted By renfield90
I got the chance to 1/8 mile drag race a 2nd gen...

I got the chance to 1/8 mile drag race a 2nd gen DS car 3 times in one night (Smoko's car if you know him) in my STX car.

I won 2/3, but entirely on the launch and 60' (I practice this stuff for a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,157
Posted By renfield90
More importantly, write letters. Even if it's...

More importantly, write letters. Even if it's really simple, letter volume does have an impact in their decisions.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,157
Posted By renfield90
Make a new ST class for the ND. This solves all...

Make a new ST class for the ND. This solves all the problems in question.

I know one person has already written that letter. I'm going to be writing that letter in response to this.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-06-2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 18,696
Posted By renfield90
2021 STX ProSolo champ here in a first gen twin...

2021 STX ProSolo champ here in a first gen twin (lol I think that makes me the third ProSolo champ to post in this thread, unless I missed someone else). Also P2 at nationals last year by 0.1s.

I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-22-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,046
Posted By renfield90
A stiffer rear will make it harder to put power...

A stiffer rear will make it harder to put power down regardless of what you do with pressures. Bar changes are fundamentally a bigger adjustment than pressures.

It will also promote more inside...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-22-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By renfield90
+1 to all this. This is probably better...

+1 to all this.


This is probably better than using pax as the arbiter of how "difficult" the last trophy place is. How close to the jacket do you need to be to win a trophy? 5s is very...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-05-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,234
Posted By renfield90
The whole header. Might as well do it right and...

The whole header. Might as well do it right and get the full benefit - the less excess heat in the engine bay the better.

In theory this also keeps the exhaust gases hotter, which helps them flow...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-29-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,818
Posted By renfield90
I've tried. I don't feel like it worked that...

I've tried. I don't feel like it worked that well, here's my mental model for how they fare.

255s are a bonus on speed maintenance courses that also have a sustained high speed section at around...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-20-2021, 12:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,391
Posted By renfield90
The one thing I'll point out is that the car will...

The one thing I'll point out is that the car will not update the gauge reading unless it detects slightly more than 2 gallons added. Otherwise the gauge just assumes you parked on an incline or the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-29-2021, 01:14 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,818
Posted By renfield90
Anyone going to Nats this year and have an open...

Anyone going to Nats this year and have an open seat for a codriver?

I'm asking on behalf of a friend from Hawaii, obviously too far for him to bring a car. He's driven with me a few times now,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-22-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,818
Posted By renfield90
August this year is supposed to be the official...

August this year is supposed to be the official launch. My guess is in dealers by December.

My money is on yes for STX. My money is also on a 4.3 rear end.

I won't put money on it, but I think...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-16-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,046
Posted By renfield90
Ogburn had 225s when he won his jacket. I...

Ogburn had 225s when he won his jacket.

I ran 245s primarily for better ProSolo launches. I was 1-2 tenths faster than any other twin to 60', per side.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-07-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,473
Posted By renfield90
At Spring Nats we used whatever generic part we...

At Spring Nats we used whatever generic part we could get from Napa to replace a failing coil. It was less than $120 after tax. No idea how good the part is but it appears to generate spark at the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2018, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,244
Posted By renfield90
I may have already warned you in PMs but it's...

I may have already warned you in PMs but it's worth sharing publicly.

I ran the 255s last season. I developed a tendency to underperform on courses with more than a couple big digs, and in the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2018, 03:14 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,244
Posted By renfield90
Twinz is correct. As to which is faster,...

Twinz is correct.

As to which is faster, there was a bump on the practice course at nats right on one of the apexes. If I nailed the gas hard enough I'd trigger the e-diff pretty hard, such that...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2018, 03:06 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,244
Posted By renfield90
Correct. T2s are 7" all around. Having said...

Correct. T2s are 7" all around.

Having said that, the KW-supplied springs sagged quite a bit, it's something to keep an eye on especially since it will change your effective spring preload, and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-27-2017, 02:58 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 201,589
Posted By renfield90
Chill. STX could lose 20 drivers next year and...

Chill. STX could lose 20 drivers next year and still be considered a healthy class.

SSC will likely remain a supplemental class and that will keep out a lot of people. More power, more tire, and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-21-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,209
Posted By renfield90
500/600 is my current T2 setup (autocross...

500/600 is my current T2 setup (autocross application FYI). It does rotate better than my old 400/500 setup, to the point that I actually took some rear bar out. Definitely worth a shot.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-20-2017, 02:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,528
Posted By renfield90
Interesting. Banging doesn't seem to hurt me, but...

Interesting. Banging doesn't seem to hurt me, but abstaining 5-7 days before a big event seems to help a lot with clarity, focus, and aggression...probably because I'm anxious to get through the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-18-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,786
Posted By renfield90
Brakes make you go slow. Good on you for not...

Brakes make you go slow. Good on you for not using them.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,046
Posted By renfield90
Mine were in very good shape at 58k miles when I...

Mine were in very good shape at 58k miles when I installed the inserts. With STX suspension, everything is stiff enough to where subframe movement becomes a significant portion of total suspension...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,528
Posted By renfield90
My mental preparation consists of trying to be...

My mental preparation consists of trying to be hungover on race day.
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