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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-30-2025, 12:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,433
Posted By rice_classic
I bet you're fun at parties.

I bet you're fun at parties.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2025, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,440
Posted By rice_classic
Correct, this won't work and $600 is on the high...

Correct, this won't work and $600 is on the high side. I just bought one locally from a wrecking yard that had to transfer it from OR to WA and after tax and transfer it was ~$450 ($360 was the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2025, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,440
Posted By rice_classic
Price and Shipping to WA state? :D

Price and Shipping to WA state? :D
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,433
Posted By rice_classic
Ok, so this won't work. Class has a hard ceiling...

Ok, so this won't work. Class has a hard ceiling of 300mm rotors.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2025, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,433
Posted By rice_classic
Isn't the PP rotor larger than 300mm? So it...

Isn't the PP rotor larger than 300mm? So it looks like the WRX caliper may be front contention.


Why are RPF1 popular? Weight, price and availability. It's a nice flow form wheel, works...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2025, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By rice_classic
Can you build two? Will pick up! Do you...

Can you build two? Will pick up!

Do you think what you're building would be copacetic with the rules below?


Splitter
a. Definition: A horizontal, single-plane aerodynamic device attached...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2025, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,433
Posted By rice_classic
Sounds good. Are they a direct bolt on and work...

Sounds good. Are they a direct bolt on and work on our 292mm rotors? Secondly, will they fit under a 17" RFP1?



The issue I have is that they are floating calipers. They are pretty good,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-14-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,433
Posted By rice_classic
#1: Not sure because the STL class is for cars...

#1: Not sure because the STL class is for cars that are NA 2.0L and under and cars that fit that criteria generally don't have brake rotors >300mm but I suppose the ones that do would need to be...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-14-2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,433
Posted By rice_classic
I need to sovle a brake riddle - SCCA STL

I am changing from T4 to STL because the changes to the T4 rules have made STL a more attractive proposition plus the STL group seems to have a some good growth momentum.

So.. BRAKES!

We...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 02-09-2025, 01:56 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By rice_classic
I'm conflicted on the Scout; to EV or to Range...

I'm conflicted on the Scout; to EV or to Range Extend, to Truck or SUV... The current direction from kumquat Pol Pot to defund new charging stations means the range extender probably is the right...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 01-12-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By rice_classic
There's always the CAPEX vs OPEX argument too. ...

There's always the CAPEX vs OPEX argument too. When I raced an ITA spec CRX it was cheap from CAPEX stand point (sold it for 6k in 2019) but OPEX sucked because it was operated way outside of design...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-04-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,874
Posted By rice_classic
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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-27-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,296
Posted By 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...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-06-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,901
Views: 782,313
Posted By 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.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-09-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 26,179
Posted By rice_classic
The asshats at the top are never smart enough…

The asshats at the top are never smart enough…
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-08-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,892
Posted By rice_classic
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...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-08-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 26,179
Posted By rice_classic
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.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By rice_classic
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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2023, 02:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By rice_classic
Gr86 is a T3 car, Devin won T4. Different cars.

Gr86 is a T3 car, Devin won T4. Different cars.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,399
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 27,986
Posted By 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.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 72,442
Posted By 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.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2023, 01:36 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 72,442
Posted By rice_classic
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
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-08-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 72,442
Posted By rice_classic
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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,998
Posted By rice_classic
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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,998
Posted By 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...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-25-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,881
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-16-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,264
Posted By 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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