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Forum: Mid-Atlantic 06-01-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 481,784
Posted By mla163
sold

sold
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,141
Posted By mla163
Jack of all trades, master of none

Jack of all trades, master of none
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-13-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,152
Posted By mla163
Season is over for me. Off season work will...

Season is over for me.

Off season work will be...buying new tires and driving faster in the spring. I like this "Street" class stuff. Less wrenching, more driving.

WDCR region CS is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,942
Posted By mla163
Oil cooler will bump you out of STX. Get...

Oil cooler will bump you out of STX.

Get better tires. I don't know why everyone thinks pilot super sports are good autocross tires.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,152
Posted By mla163
I think the SCCA wants a home for the twins in...

I think the SCCA wants a home for the twins in some kind of stock class because: it's popular, available and affordable, and it's good out of the box.

I don't see much room in the faster classes...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-29-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,411
Posted By mla163
My SCCA safety steward just shit his pants. ...

My SCCA safety steward just shit his pants. That's a lot of immovable obstacles.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-09-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 184,196
Posted By mla163
Note. The stock front springs come off fairly...

Note. The stock front springs come off fairly easily without a spring compressor. But if you are putting the stock springs back on, you will need a spring compressor.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,679
Posted By mla163
STC/STS are low hp, lightweight cars. CRX, God's...

STC/STS are low hp, lightweight cars. CRX, God's chariot, Miatae. They are pretty close in the type of car

STX are heavier, higher hp cars.

The PAX looks the same since it's averaged out,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-11-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,152
Posted By mla163
Quoted for innuendo.

Quoted for innuendo.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 07-02-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By mla163
How about Local Member Classifieds?

I would humbly request a sub-forum under the regional forums for FS/FT/WTB threads.

Right now, if I want to sell or buy I need to go to the member classifieds for the whole site. Most of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-14-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,056
Posted By mla163
I got a set from iZoom a few years ago. They are...

I got a set from iZoom a few years ago. They are a little worn down now (my fault).

Keep the magnets somewhere clean - like a manila envelope or stuck to the inside top of your trunk. I left...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-16-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,509
Posted By mla163
Hey, buddy Saw this on Facebook. I...

Hey, buddy

Saw this on Facebook.

I also have a carseat.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-04-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,352
Posted By mla163
If you want to have fun, go STX. It allows you...

If you want to have fun, go STX. It allows you more room to modify the car and play.

If you want to be competitive and not spend a lot of money, go CS

If you want to be competitive and plan...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-01-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 27,809
Posted By mla163
Vendors love strut bars because they are...

Vendors love strut bars because they are relatively easy to fabricate

Buyers love strut bars because they relatively cheap, easy to install and dress up the engine bay

Does it have a place in a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-30-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,051
Posted By mla163
Pilot Super Sports aren't the best tire for track...

Pilot Super Sports aren't the best tire for track / autocross
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-09-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 35,812
Posted By mla163
I ran this on my 06 WRX (same front suspension as...

I ran this on my 06 WRX (same front suspension as the twins). I had both upper and lower bolts. I ran this through many autocrosses and about 70k miles. It works fine. I got about 2.6* front.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,790
Posted By mla163
Since Hoosiers are going away from stock next...

Since Hoosiers are going away from stock next year, it's probably a moot point.

Hoosier A6s would have been your drug of choice. Now you have may drugs to choose from in many different sizes -...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-28-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,523
Posted By mla163
The best way to establish proper tire pressures...

The best way to establish proper tire pressures is with a probe type pyrometer. Ideally you maintain constant temp across the entire tire. If the middle of the tire is too cold - more air. If the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-26-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 125,121
Posted By mla163
Is that the best camera? The amazon reviews are...

Is that the best camera? The amazon reviews are pretty crappy.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,152
Posted By mla163
I spoke with another owner at Fedex last Sunday. ...

I spoke with another owner at Fedex last Sunday. He said he got 1.8* with the OEM bolts. He put it on a rack, loosened everything and retightened it all down.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By mla163
Damping is what shocks do Dampening is what...

Damping is what shocks do

Dampening is what water does

There are shock dynos somewhere (Racecomp Engineering I want to say) that confirm that the shocks are the same. The springs are different.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-02-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,314
Posted By mla163
I recommend running 215 Generals on forged...

I recommend running 215 Generals on forged 17x10s. I read it on the internet and it corners mad tyte yo. That's what you need.

/sarcasm
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-10-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By mla163
I wouldn't worry about it. Re-torque the lugs...

I wouldn't worry about it. Re-torque the lugs after a few miles and see if anything changed.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-06-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,152
Posted By mla163
In light of my recent posts, I went ahead and...

In light of my recent posts, I went ahead and changed my title to be more appropriate

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-03-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,689
Posted By mla163
If you want to be a little more snug, pick up a...

If you want to be a little more snug, pick up a CG lock.

http://www.cg-lock.com/

While I like the feel of a 5 point harness in a race car, it's ridiculous (and probably illegal) in a street...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-31-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,371
Posted By mla163
Affirmative.

Affirmative.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-06-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 60,797
Posted By mla163
Graco Snugride 30 (?). Not much room for a...

Graco Snugride 30 (?). Not much room for a passenger, but at least I can pick up the kid from daycare. When the carrier is not in there, the seat slides all the way back.

This is a rear facing...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-04-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,864
Posted By mla163
Please don't spend extra to save weight on...

Please don't spend extra to save weight on lugnuts.

I like McGard Spline drives. I also like plain old regular lugnuts.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 68,221
Posted By mla163
It is These are the rules. Pick a car. ...

It is
These are the rules. Pick a car.

It is NOT
Pick a car. Adjust rules your benefit.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-23-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,602
Posted By mla163
You are correct, but this is pretty standard for...

You are correct, but this is pretty standard for a camber plate. The threading on the strut is a finite length.

And, I wouldn't go back to that shop. I would let the owner know that.
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