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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-26-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,812
Posted By Wheeljack
21/121 CS in an under equipped BRZ. I'm mainly...

21/121 CS in an under equipped BRZ. I'm mainly coming to announce. Come by the ATL tent for the beer swap.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-08-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
I'm pulling for McCelvey since he was my...

I'm pulling for McCelvey since he was my announcing partner last year. Great guy and amazing baritone voice.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-21-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
At least we'll be losing to another Subaru...

At least we'll be losing to another Subaru...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 27,635
Posted By Wheeljack
I'm going to be there trying to avoid the CS...

I'm going to be there trying to avoid the CS wooden spoon. I'm mainly going because I was asked to work as a course announcer. If anyone is running Street Mod, send me a message. I'd love to hear...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
I read this right after I just bought your sway...

I read this right after I just bought your sway bar. :bonk:

If the ND is getting mid to high 5 second 0-60 times, and it's lighter than an S2000, it should be able to run heads up with it in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
The other question is, can the new Miata run...

The other question is, can the new Miata run heads up with an S2000 or non Z06 C5 vette. They can't really make C-Street like F-Street where the bar gets raised every time they make a faster mustang...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-21-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 164,977
Posted By Wheeljack
Since the weather is getting hotter, where is...

Since the weather is getting hotter, where is everyone at on the necessity of a water sprayer on the current crop of tires? I used it on my old Z2s with great effect, but I'm not sure if I need it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-18-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By Wheeljack
In the original Mad Max, they used an actual...

In the original Mad Max, they used an actual rocket to launch the Night Rider's Holden Monaro. The car ended up going in an unexpected direction and nearly killing some people on the production...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-29-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
I've thought about this as well. The way I...

I've thought about this as well. The way I figure it, if I can handle the added expense and wear from track abuse, I may as well make the jump to STX where those mods are legal.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 164,977
Posted By Wheeljack
The word about the RE71s being less than ideal...

The word about the RE71s being less than ideal for the track came from a Bridgestone rep, or so says one of our local fast guys who talked with the Bridgestone folks at the Dixie tour. My worry...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 164,977
Posted By Wheeljack
It looks like the Bridgestones are the pretty...

It looks like the Bridgestones are the pretty much the tire to have if you're only doing autocross. However, since I've moved to a place where I may be able to get a few track days in, I'd like to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-03-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
I found them on the internet ...

I found them on the internet
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8739
So it must be true?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-03-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
From the solomaters facebook comments, it seems...

From the solomaters facebook comments, it seems like the SCCA might look to make these either illegal or Bstreet next year. One person (national course designer) said that it wasn't a classing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-16-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,522
Posted By Wheeljack
Wow. Only one guy actually bought local from the...

Wow. Only one guy actually bought local from the guys at Heuberger.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-02-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,592
Posted By Wheeljack
It's good bang for your buck track time. I...

It's good bang for your buck track time. I believe they have a lodge on site with reasonable prices.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-30-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,592
Posted By Wheeljack
Upcoming Time Attack in Moyock NC

We just finished a time attack event in Moyock, NC, and there's one coming up on 11/9. It's a start-stop type of event on a twisty track, so it isn't too rough on your brakes. We had five 86s out...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-25-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,204,209
Posted By Wheeljack
Overall, I like driving my car on Z2s, especially...

Overall, I like driving my car on Z2s, especially in the rain. However, I was sad to trash a perfectly good set of tires in order to get them. The car was much easier to slide around, and it was a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 08-15-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,211
Posted By Wheeljack
You can find the results to the autocross here ...

You can find the results to the autocross here http://www.autocross.us/forums/topic/5922-ft86expo-autocross/

Steve (Black Boxster S) and BooBoo (White MR-S) posted some videos of their runs as...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 08-05-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,211
Posted By Wheeljack
Just registered. ODR SCCA has been giving us...

Just registered. ODR SCCA has been giving us some great courses this year, and they run a tight event.
I would caution everyone that VA Beach PD does patrol in pungo quite often, and there have...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-24-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,607
Posted By Wheeljack
I believe I have a similar issue, or two similar...

I believe I have a similar issue, or two similar issues. First off, my car will only beep if I have opened the door before turning off the car. If the doors are closed when I turn the car off, the...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 05-14-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,832
Posted By Wheeljack
That was a lot of fun. Here's some video of my...

That was a lot of fun. Here's some video of my final two runs with a little driver commentary. I improved quite a bit over my morning runs, but probably left 2-3 seconds out there. I'll have to find...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,206
Posted By Wheeljack
I'll be there, but I'll likely be driving my...

I'll be there, but I'll likely be driving my friend's STS Miata. We're going to do the hole shot school on Friday, and if I feel comfotable enough in the car, I'll run it at the event. The Miata is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-08-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,501
Posted By Wheeljack
A lot of good advice here. First and foremost,...

A lot of good advice here. First and foremost, have fun. Don't worry about being slow when you first start out. Just enjoy pushing the car in a controlled environment. I wouldn't worry about any...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-31-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,389
Posted By Wheeljack
They work well enough to help keep me warm on a...

They work well enough to help keep me warm on a cold autocross day. Not as good as my friend's 05 Jetta or my parents Accord, but they work.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 11-07-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,835
Posted By Wheeljack
Just got the car done today. No swirl marks,...

Just got the car done today. No swirl marks, looks fantastic. I'm taking it on a road trip tomorrow where I'll be meeting up with another WRB BRZ. Hopefully I'll get some good pictures.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 11-02-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,784
Posted By Wheeljack
I saw an Ultramarine FR-S and Lightning Red BRZ...

I saw an Ultramarine FR-S and Lightning Red BRZ at Nekocon this weekend. I didn't get to stay for much of the convention, but I would imagine there are enough car guys to push for an Initial D/Cars...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 11-01-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 20,783
Posted By Wheeljack
I can't make it this Saturday. Hopefully, I'll...

I can't make it this Saturday. Hopefully, I'll make it out to another meet.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-30-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 20,783
Posted By Wheeljack
tidewater sports car club runs at the hovercraft...

tidewater sports car club runs at the hovercraft pad at Little Creek. It's an awesome site.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-30-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,835
Posted By Wheeljack
Yep. I'm booked for 11/7 as well.

Yep. I'm booked for 11/7 as well.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-30-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,835
Posted By Wheeljack
At his friend's place in Portsmouth

At his friend's place in Portsmouth
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