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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-27-2023, 03:39 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,513
Posted By showrun
You're opposing my recommendation for the SX2 and...

You're opposing my recommendation for the SX2 and then suggesting Michelin tires that cost twice as much because they're "fine"? That makes no sense.

The SX2 is "fine". For half the price.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-22-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,513
Posted By showrun
Get some SX2 instead. Excellent learning tire,...

Get some SX2 instead. Excellent learning tire, last forever. Then upgrade to a better 200TW once you are as fast as your coach on the SX2.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,836
Posted By showrun
haha, I remember you! Your thread about...

haha, I remember you! Your thread about considering an 86 track car because of the $400/hr running cost of your Corvette was one of the major reasons why I came to this platform - vs going back to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-09-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,836
Posted By showrun
I come from a C6 w/ Z51 daily driver that did...

I come from a C6 w/ Z51 daily driver that did track days - and now have a dedicated FR-S track car.

The first big problem for me was the seat. Stock Corvette seat don't hold you at all. They're...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-18-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By showrun
Thanks. Looking at your youtube and build thread...

Thanks. Looking at your youtube and build thread now. Sorry, should have looked earlier, you do show the Sport in there also.

As much as I hate the price of that camera, your videos look awesome....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-18-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By showrun
Thank you. This is the kind of logging failure I...

Thank you. This is the kind of logging failure I was worried about.
You're right, some data like barometric pressure is definitely fine at 10Hz or even at 1Hz.
There are a few data points where the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-18-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,513
Posted By showrun
Which autox / autox school did you do? I'm...

Which autox / autox school did you do?

I'm very similar to you in that I cannot afford the time/drive-time ratio for autox. My time is just too expensive.

Have you heard of NWAA? You get more...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-18-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By showrun
Which one? Sport? Corsa?

Which one? Sport? Corsa?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-16-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By showrun
AiM Solo 2 DL sampling freq

Just to confirm, is everyone running the maximum freq for all channels (and not the default 10Hz across the board)?

Any issues / downsides to the maximum settings? Loss of data or anything of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-09-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,698
Posted By showrun
I bought just the tug shaft and the orange Sabelt...

I bought just the tug shaft and the orange Sabelt strap to try and replicate what you have in your photos. Looks like I need to figure out a huge bolt size to go through the Sabelt strap and into the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-08-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,698
Posted By showrun
Hi, the Raceseng link in your updated first post...

Hi, the Raceseng link in your updated first post is broken.
Did you mean to point to this?
https://raceseng.com/products/tow-strap-scion-fr-s-2013-2021
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-25-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,698
Posted By showrun
Hey man, I have the exact same car as you and I'm...

Hey man, I have the exact same car as you and I'm down in Vancouver. If you find yourself needing a part urgently for your upcoming race and it's something you want to borrow, ping me.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,698
Posted By showrun
Hi, who built your cage, and do you recall...

Hi, who built your cage, and do you recall ballpark how much it was?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-28-2019, 01:37 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 29,422
Posted By showrun
I'm a skeptic by nature. I don't believe...

I'm a skeptic by nature.
I don't believe things.
Religions. Astrology. Homeopathy. I believe none of that.

I also didn't believe that a $400 set of pads of unknown origin could be significantly...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-24-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 29,422
Posted By showrun
Thank you Mike for the response. Is there a...

Thank you Mike for the response. Is there a difference between swapping in new rotors vs resurfacing existing ones? You get a metal surface free of pad material either way, don't you?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-23-2019, 04:01 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 29,422
Posted By showrun
Sorry if I missed it, but what is the proper...

Sorry if I missed it, but what is the proper bed-in procedure for the C1 pads in these 2 scenarios?

1) coming from another pad? XP10 in my case. Do I need to have the rotors resurfaced?

2)...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
I'm happy I went with the SX2. Enough grip to...

I'm happy I went with the SX2. Enough grip to have fun with some amount of confidence, but not enough to hide my lack of skills. Fantastic tire for someone looking to improve.
The RS4s are in my...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2019, 03:43 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,698
Posted By showrun
Have you considered the CSG pads? They're...

Have you considered the CSG pads? They're eye-wateringly expensive, but if the claims of longer life on track are true, could be worth it.
I just bought a set, so I don't know yet.



You...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-23-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,480
Posted By showrun
I love the E30 sandwich around the 3:45 mark. ...

I love the E30 sandwich around the 3:45 mark.
Did the E30 touch your car? Did you let off you let him move forward before the turn?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-05-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,199
Posted By showrun
Nice meeting you yesterday at Pacific (even...

Nice meeting you yesterday at Pacific (even though you weren't driving your Twin ;-) ). I'm the guy with the orange FR-S.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-01-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 184,485
Posted By showrun
Last I checked, I was reaching a plateau just...

Last I checked, I was reaching a plateau just above 230F, based on logs from an AIM SOLO2 DL. Mobil1 0W20. Approx 70F day.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
Closing the loop, after massive hours of...

Closing the loop, after massive hours of obsessive reading, I decided on the following:

225/45Z GT Radial Champiro SX2. Save the RS-4 as an incremental upgrade for next time.
6UL 17x8 +40mm
SPC...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-18-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,698
Posted By showrun
Are the wheels +40 or +45 offset?

Are the wheels +40 or +45 offset?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-18-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
225/45? If so, on what wheel...

225/45?
If so, on what wheel (make/model/size/offset)?



Same questions :-)



On what wheel (make/model/size/offset)?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-16-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
Ok, I'm ordering some SX2. What's the best size...

Ok, I'm ordering some SX2. What's the best size for a completely stock FRS (with good brake pads)?
225/45 on 17x8 wheel?
Or something wider? On a 17x9?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
For me, if I wasn't going to get a 200TW tire, it...

For me, if I wasn't going to get a 200TW tire, it would be the PS4S. Everything I hear is that it's the best 80% street 20% track tire out there.
However, a lot of people who daily their car drive...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-01-2019, 02:09 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 25,629
Posted By showrun
You doing ORP this weekend? I'll be there,...

You doing ORP this weekend? I'll be there, hopefully with my new Solo2, if you wanted to compare two Solo2.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2019, 02:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 25,629
Posted By showrun
Hopefully the Solo 2 is more accurate thanks to...

Hopefully the Solo 2 is more accurate thanks to Glonass?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2019, 12:55 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
I've read every thread I could find (and I don't...

I've read every thread I could find (and I don't suck at searching on the intarwebs) the more I read, the more confused I get as to which size bolt to buy (14 vs 16mm) and which hole to use (top vs...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,715
Posted By showrun
Totally. That's the end game. For now, I'm...

Totally. That's the end game.
For now, I'm looking for the 1st incremental step up from completely stock.
Camber bolts and 200TW tires seem like a first step?
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