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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-04-2024, 09:07 PM
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Wheel hub bearing life expectancy?
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Similar to Lufty... I am on Hoosier R7/A7 T4 race...
Similar to Lufty... I am on Hoosier R7/A7 T4 race car. They are definitely a 2 season replacement item, sometimes 1 season if we're attending a lot of events. I always keep a loaded spare in the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-27-2024, 10:54 PM
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Podcast with Gresham Wagner (GR86 Cup racer)
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rice_classic
I've watched 4 of the full length races on...
I've watched 4 of the full length races on YouTube and as far as 1 make classes go - it's the best I've seen, just like the Australian TGRA 86 Series.
Mostly clean, unlike spec pinata, and due to...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
12-06-2023, 07:28 PM
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Any PC Gamers Around?
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rice_classic
I would like to a file a petition to formally...
I would like to a file a petition to formally rename GTA to "FloridaMan Simulator".
K Thx.
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
10-09-2023, 08:22 PM
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Can AI and Robots do your job?
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rice_classic
The asshats at the top are never smart enough…
The asshats at the top are never smart enough…
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
10-08-2023, 11:16 AM
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CA Bill AB-645
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Going back to the content of the original post.. ...
Going back to the content of the original post..
This sort of thing will result in the honest people paying the fines. Shitty people, criminals - they won’t care. They don’t care when they flash...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
10-08-2023, 10:56 AM
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Can AI and Robots do your job?
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If the robots (insert any other major disruption)...
If the robots (insert any other major disruption) leaves us with nothing to lose, and enough of us have nothing to lose….
Then eventually those with something to lose will have a big problem.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-04-2023, 06:44 PM
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Subaru BRZ takes the SCCA T4 National Championship!
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rice_classic
Download the last GCR from here: ...
Download the last GCR from here: https://www.scca.com/pages/cars-and-rules
GCR = general competition rules. It is updated monthly. Then you’ll scroll to the T2-T4 rules section and see what’s...
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10-04-2023, 10:59 AM
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Subaru BRZ takes the SCCA T4 National Championship!
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rice_classic
For those who know, know that the BOP is sort of...
For those who know, know that the BOP is sort of a running joke. No matter what car they drive, drivers think it favors the other guy. The parity is pretty good in T4 but really only on the big...
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10-04-2023, 09:32 AM
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Subaru BRZ takes the SCCA T4 National Championship!
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I mean they are different cars along with...
I mean they are different cars along with different classes. One is a 2017 BRZ with a 2L engine and a 55mm restrictor plate and the other is a GR86 with a 2.4L engine, 250lbs less weight, wider...
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10-04-2023, 01:01 AM
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Subaru BRZ takes the SCCA T4 National Championship!
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rice_classic
Gr86 is a T3 car, Devin won T4. Different cars.
Gr86 is a T3 car, Devin won T4. Different cars.
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10-03-2023, 09:07 PM
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Subaru BRZ takes the SCCA T4 National Championship!
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rice_classic
Damnit! You don’t understand, this is not a...
Damnit!
You don’t understand, this is not a good thing. We needed a Mazda to win.
The BOP for the 86s actually sucks for most tracks that are wide open speedways like VIR. The only reason...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-15-2023, 10:56 AM
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Individual Racing Parts (IRP) V3 Short Shifter Rattle Thread
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rice_classic
If anyone needs a V3 IRP shifter, lmk. ;) ...
If anyone needs a V3 IRP shifter, lmk. ;)
I’d rather it go to someone here vs some low balling clown from offer up.
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08-09-2023, 12:29 PM
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SCCA T4 Build thread
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rice_classic
I’m not in the same state as my car right now. ...
I’m not in the same state as my car right now. However, I will be racing at Portland this weekend and you are welcome to stop by and check it out in person.
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08-09-2023, 12:36 AM
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SCCA T4 Build thread
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Nope. I think the GC are a better design and a...
Nope. I think the GC are a better design and a better price. Not enough for me switch but if I was starting fresh, I’d probably go in that direction
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08-08-2023, 07:13 PM
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SCCA T4 Build thread
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Web links break over time but that solution work....
Web links break over time but that solution work. A shame it is $170 for a threaded rod and a nylon strap so I would probably recommend folks find a different solution. Also, I would no longer...
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07-30-2023, 09:30 AM
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Track day tires collision - what was your aftermath?
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More folks should put this sort of contingency...
More folks should put this sort of contingency planning and thought into potential outcomes before doing things like this - it's a smart exercise.
The MX-5 is likely the most cost effective to...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-30-2023, 09:21 AM
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Track day tires collision - what was your aftermath?
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rice_classic
Miatas, according to the 69th law of...
Miatas, according to the 69th law of thermodynamics, are incapable of being on track without hitting something, anything.. doesn't matter. The easiest answer for the OP is: just don't take a Miata...
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07-25-2023, 12:50 AM
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Nyobolt EV
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rice_classic
This looks like an exercise in design but.... ...
This looks like an exercise in design but....
If it could do a 20-30 minute session on track and then recharge at 6 minutes.. uh yes, this would be a great track toy if the track had proper...
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07-15-2023, 11:09 PM
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Transmission lessons learned: (McLeod & FA24 transmission upgrade)
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rice_classic
Yup. Sometimes I like to address topics that...
Yup. Sometimes I like to address topics that aren’t applicable. Character flaw, or perk.. still not sure.
Speaking of clutches.. Racing this weekend and a couple of us have learned the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-13-2023, 04:06 PM
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Transmission lessons learned: (McLeod & FA24 transmission upgrade)
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rice_classic
Three of us have been racing these cars hard for...
Three of us have been racing these cars hard for 4 years without synchro issues so I’m surprised to see this assessment. One of us has ejected the 4th gear retention balls that ultimately led to a...
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Northwest
06-29-2023, 07:08 PM
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Northwest Track Days: Who, Where, When
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rice_classic
Have y'all seen the "Watkin's Glen" style walls...
Have y'all seen the "Watkin's Glen" style walls at Pacific Raceways?
They will definitely end a car, however, they are also quite helpful in keeping a car from becoming inverted. Prior to these,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-22-2023, 05:03 PM
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Shifting Down Two Gears on Track
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1,898
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rice_classic
I am reminded of my S2K ownership days where guys...
I am reminded of my S2K ownership days where guys would destroy their 6th gear synchros because they would take off from a stop light or on-ramp, rev up to 9k in 2nd gear and then slap it in 6th gear...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-22-2023, 01:16 AM
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Shifting Down Two Gears on Track
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1,898
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rice_classic
I had to expand further.. And this is just like,...
I had to expand further.. And this is just like, my opinion..man
When I'm threshold braking in a big brake zone - I want that to be the ONLY thing I'm doing AND doing well. Therefore I skip...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-22-2023, 12:40 AM
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Shifting Down Two Gears on Track
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1,898
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rice_classic
Bro.. 5-3 is fine, you just gotta love her the...
Bro.. 5-3 is fine, you just gotta love her the right way. :wub:
In all seriousness, with technique, I contend the gear skip is no more work on the synchro as you let the revs fall lower and if...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-19-2023, 01:08 AM
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Shifting Down Two Gears on Track
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1,898
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rice_classic
Just skip gears.
Just skip gears.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-12-2023, 02:58 PM
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146
Why did I wait so long to try the pedal dance
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20,107
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rice_classic
Keep in mind, I have neither street tires nor big...
Keep in mind, I have neither street tires nor big brake kit. I have Hoosier A7 or R7s and stock calipers/rotors.
Addressing the PD
Humans have the propensity to make things bigger than they...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-12-2023, 02:17 PM
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Why did I wait so long to try the pedal dance
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rice_classic
THIS. I raced a non-ABS car for 15 years...
THIS.
I raced a non-ABS car for 15 years before the FRS. When your tires are $350+ each, getting a braking moment wrong and writing off $700+ worth of rubber sucks.
Generally if you're...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-05-2023, 07:00 PM
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Why did I wait so long to try the pedal dance
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rice_classic
Yup - its possible under both conditions. It...
Yup - its possible under both conditions. It didn’t appear that your setup or that track has significant trail-in moments but it’s a good show case that makes the point. Also - your car sounds...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-04-2023, 02:29 PM
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Why did I wait so long to try the pedal dance
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20,107
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rice_classic
I don't autox so I can't side with anyone in...
I don't autox so I can't side with anyone in debate, but I am a pretty decent road racer. I would not be competitive at a local or national level in the road racing I do without PD. Full Stop. ...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-30-2023, 04:07 PM
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SCCA T4 Build thread
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59,221
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rice_classic
You heard that noise also!? It's not a tire rub...
You heard that noise also!? It's not a tire rub that I could determine, I think it's the bearings in my sway bar end links. At Portland my right front made a horrible creaking noise (like a door in...
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