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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
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: 8,291
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: 3,883
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, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,589
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 01-25-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 95,359
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: 95,359
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: 30,714
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: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 95,359
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: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-28-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 41,363
Posted By Alan
dp1 has a Jackson Racing supercharger. But...

dp1 has a Jackson Racing supercharger.

But he's also really fast.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-25-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,624
Posted By Alan
Thanks guys. I'm probably going to do the dual...

Thanks guys. I'm probably going to do the dual pod for oil t/p and coolant in the left vent.

Anyone want a p3? Mine will be for sale.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,624
Posted By Alan
Danko - how solid is the mounting of the...

Danko - how solid is the mounting of the blockhead part? Thinking about the 2 or 3 pod model. Going to run DEFI gauges.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-29-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 128,242
Posted By Alan
Some nice stuff in here. I've been on this forum...

Some nice stuff in here. I've been on this forum since 2012 and never knew about this thread. I'll throw a couple of mine up now and add others later.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-18-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 33,016
Posted By Alan
I think what we can both agree on is that the...

I think what we can both agree on is that the quality of the group you run with--whether HPDE or wheel to wheel--is a good indicator of how safe the event will be.

There are many groups--some I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-07-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 33,016
Posted By Alan
Most of this discussion has been directed to...

Most of this discussion has been directed to autocross performance.

What about HPDE performance? I have run RS3 for the past two seasons (V1 in 2014, V2 in 2015). I love the cost. They can be...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-06-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,747
Posted By Alan
Yes, Pittsburgh (along with most of the other...

Yes, Pittsburgh (along with most of the other brands sold at HF) is an HF brand.

Things I use only occasionally or can afford to replace frequently I buy at HF (nearly free volt meters, track...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-01-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 832
Views: 292,545
Posted By Alan
Rafi, I'm one of Tom Lang's (at GearOne...

Rafi,

I'm one of Tom Lang's (at GearOne Performance) customers. He's pretty much sold me on RR racing for a brake upgrade for the 2016 season. I'm debating which way is best to go for my needs. ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-14-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,536
Posted By Alan
I've put off putting mine on this year as it...

I've put off putting mine on this year as it hasn't gotten close to snowing. Probably will do it next week. The LMs are still pretty solid in snow. My work garage exits to a pretty steep up hill...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-14-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,319,343
Posted By Alan
Another vote for the SRP pedal. I've had it few...

Another vote for the SRP pedal. I've had it few weeks and it definitely helps me. I sit with my knee out which means my foot is at the opposite angle to heel and toe. So I left side/right side. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2015, 06:32 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,784
Posted By Alan
Recently, one of the groups I'm a part of made an...

Recently, one of the groups I'm a part of made an announcement clarifying the use of the Hybrid products with 3-point belts. Apparently only the Simpson Hybrid is intended to be used with three...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-30-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,221
Posted By Alan
This. Once you put a full cage in a car, its...

This.

Once you put a full cage in a car, its no longer safe on the street unless you planning on wearing a helmet everywhere you go. Plus you should probably have a halo seat at that point and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-29-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,221
Posted By Alan
I think the conclusion was that the right seat...

I think the conclusion was that the right seat dude was not an instructor. Rather he was the Corvette asshole's friend.

Here's another perspective on the topic from Road and Track this week.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,824
Posted By Alan
I have 15 days of 3-4 sessions (20-30 mins) each...

I have 15 days of 3-4 sessions (20-30 mins) each on a set of Hankook RS3s and they are an absolute mess. I have four more days scheduled this year and will try to make it work. Finding a way to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-17-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,185
Posted By Alan
I bought these at the beginning of the season...

I bought these at the beginning of the season because they were cheap and I didn't know if I would like driving with a glove. These are SFI/FIA rated and reasonably priced. Turns out I do like...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-27-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,319,343
Posted By Alan
My mom still lives in Bedok. I don't make it...

My mom still lives in Bedok. I don't make it back there nearly as much as I used to. 3 months a year every year until I started law school.

An afternoon at Big Splash followed by dinner at the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-07-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,318
Posted By Alan
I know this thread is a little old, but I figured...

I know this thread is a little old, but I figured I'd throw in my .02 as I had the same question as I put things together on my car.

Thanks to strong recommendations from CSG Mike and my local...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,319,343
Posted By Alan
Well that makes a heck of a lot of sense and I'm...

Well that makes a heck of a lot of sense and I'm concerned why I didn't figure that out myself!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-31-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 43,331
Posted By Alan
Well, I promised feedback, but unfortunately...

Well, I promised feedback, but unfortunately there isn't any good information. Temperatures never got above 45 degrees this weekend and due to some on-track incidents (not that I was a part of) I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 43,331
Posted By Alan
Feedback will come evening of the 29th after two...

Feedback will come evening of the 29th after two days at track.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 43,331
Posted By Alan
Very good post. RS3 v2 goes on this week. Had...

Very good post. RS3 v2 goes on this week. Had leftover RS3 v1 last year. Time to see how they compare.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 02-15-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 21,923
Posted By Alan
Any of you DE/MD folks interested in track days...

Any of you DE/MD folks interested in track days at NJMP this year? I run HPDE with NASA, Hooked on Driving and BMWCCA. PM me and I can send you my calendar of events. I try to do one weekend a...
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