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Forum: Northern California 01-28-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,808,934
Posted By ddeflyer
I recently sold my BRZ in order to get a down...

I recently sold my BRZ in order to get a down payment for a house together. I took the car back to stock before selling it so now I'm selling the performance parts. I have:

Two cobra Suzuka seats,...
Forum: Northern California 12-01-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,026
Posted By ddeflyer
Something like this would probably do the trick:...

Something like this would probably do the trick: IRWIN Tools Bolt-Grip Bolt Extractor Base Set, 5-Piece (394001) - Bolt Extractor Kit - Amazon.com

Not sure if that is the exact correct size...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-17-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,317
Posted By ddeflyer
He needs to be moved to the fastest run group so...

He needs to be moved to the fastest run group so he can drive flat out.

Trackday Comedy - FLAT OUT - YouTube

Seriously though, was this one of the common track day organizers putting on this...
Forum: Northern California 06-15-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,190
Posted By ddeflyer
I can't do anything for a discount (I don't get...

I can't do anything for a discount (I don't get one unless I'm coaching), but anytime I'm at the track I'm more than willing to jump in a car and give advice.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-15-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,317
Posted By ddeflyer
So who was the organizer for that? I want to make...

So who was the organizer for that? I want to make sure I never go to one of their events. Seeing that stuff is scary and not seeing black flags is worse! This was like lemons drivers with way nicer...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-15-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,317
Posted By ddeflyer
I didn't watch most of the video, but the...

I didn't watch most of the video, but the corvette driver seems to have some obvious issues, Porsche driver doesn't seem much better (who in their right mind would drive anywhere near that idiot...
Forum: Northern California 06-09-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,190
Posted By ddeflyer
Since I'm one of the instructors with HOD, I...

Since I'm one of the instructors with HOD, I strongly second this opinion!
Forum: Northern California 06-08-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,190
Posted By ddeflyer
You could also do a car rental during a HPDE day....

You could also do a car rental during a HPDE day. Everything from Sealed Spec Miata, and Spec E30 on the low end to Spec Mustang and Boxster S on the high end. You could even get a little crazy and...
Forum: Northern California 05-29-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,931
Posted By ddeflyer
If you are looking for high performance or track...

If you are looking for high performance or track oriented (even DOT slicks) tires then https://www.onedgeperformance.com/ can be a good option. Guy Gamba, the owner, is really good at what he does...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-12-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,566
Posted By ddeflyer
I'm getting an enclosed trailer. Did the uhaul...

I'm getting an enclosed trailer. Did the uhaul with an open trailer and it isn't much nicer than just driving the car there. Still have lots to mess with with loading and unloading of the extra gear...
Forum: Northern California 05-08-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,248
Posted By ddeflyer
Wow, that sucks! I would think an 86 would be a...

Wow, that sucks! I would think an 86 would be a hard car to steal.

It might also help to post the VIN # as that is inseparable from the car.
Forum: Northern California 04-28-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 297,897
Posted By ddeflyer
On the contrary, I think the west side isn't bad...

On the contrary, I think the west side isn't bad for "fast" cars; it just exposes the people who rely upon HP to make themselves seem faster.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-27-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,254
Posted By ddeflyer
I am not a mechanic, I just tinker a bunch and...

I am not a mechanic, I just tinker a bunch and most of it is on other vehicles. That said:

I don't think the tensioner should be bouncing like that; at 600 RPM you are talking about five...
Forum: Northern California 04-26-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By ddeflyer
LPI and Wine country are the two main ones I know...

LPI and Wine country are the two main ones I know of. Wine country will likely have alot more variety in the store, but both are great to deal with.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
There is more to it than that also. Another major...

There is more to it than that also. Another major advantage that the DL has is that the car's gyros are hard mounted in a way that you are unlikely to imitate with a DL (basically short of fairly...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
Exactly. As I said: "The data rate and...

Exactly.

As I said: "The data rate and fields kind of suck"

Really, if you want gauges and such from the ECU while getting data logging, you are looking at a higher product line than the Solo...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
A physical splitter cable (ie one that doesn't...

A physical splitter cable (ie one that doesn't have a CAN bus hub in it) will only stand a chance of working if one device is using CAN bus protocol and the other is using the OBDII protocol (so then...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
It is true that really cold weather is really...

It is true that really cold weather is really hard on starting engines, but even ambient temperatures are rough when starting. Thicker oil takes more time to work into all the little tight places in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
Anytime I give advice about modifying that...

Anytime I give advice about modifying that relates to the engine I like to give that warning. You never know who that person will be that doesn't think things through and then screams bloody murder...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
When I put a catch can on my car it felt like I...

When I put a catch can on my car it felt like I got a small boost (on CA91 gas), sort of like a slightly higher octane gas. Not a huge difference but it is there. I suspect if you are running 93 you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-17-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,534
Posted By ddeflyer
Hard to be an Aim Solo DL for a fairly stock 86....

Hard to be an Aim Solo DL for a fairly stock 86. If you need more sensors though it becomes lacking. At this point I am trying out a "Race Capture Pro v2" on my spec miata so I can have analog...
Forum: Northern California 04-07-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,582
Views: 255,337
Posted By ddeflyer
So, what is the plan for tomorrow's? I vote for...

So, what is the plan for tomorrow's? I vote for not deep Southbay...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-07-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,252
Posted By ddeflyer
Ummm, this thread is nine months old, probably...

Ummm, this thread is nine months old, probably should just let it die...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,534
Posted By ddeflyer
They also make a fantastic holder for Aim Solo...

They also make a fantastic holder for Aim Solo DL: Amazon.com: Ram Mount RAM-B-166U Double Ball Twist-Lock Suction Cup Mount: GPS & Navigation
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,534
Posted By ddeflyer
Most of the OBDII apps give you temps. Aim...

Most of the OBDII apps give you temps.

Aim Solo DL talks can bus so it gets the data faster and also pulls some nice stuff like accelerometer data and brake pressure.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,534
Posted By ddeflyer
Pretty sure the engine doesn't know the oil...

Pretty sure the engine doesn't know the oil pressure, only that there is pressure or not.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By ddeflyer
Bah! They need to give points for turning the...

Bah! They need to give points for turning the undercarriage of the car into pretty sparks on the pavement (bonus of course for the biggest gouges in the pavement)!

Also they need to give points...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 41,582
Posted By ddeflyer
Wait, what about (spec) miatas! :-D

Wait, what about (spec) miatas! :-D
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-30-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,095
Posted By ddeflyer
I think the point is that you shouldn't be taking...

I think the point is that you shouldn't be taking your car on track when it isn't up to temp yet.

And regarding the OBDII Y cables, they don't work because they don't have a can bus hub in them on...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-27-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,156
Posted By ddeflyer
Most drivers on street cars (not quite applicable...

Most drivers on street cars (not quite applicable to you, but still) have hotter fronts than rears no matter the car. This is because most cars are setup to understeer (also, most people are scared...
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