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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-05-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
You can modify the bushing, but cant modify where...

You can modify the bushing, but cant modify where they mount.

You can change out the differential, but cannot change the final drive ratio.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,190
Posted By Eric1855
I wrote a letter in saying that if you want to...

I wrote a letter in saying that if you want to ban Lithium then just write the rule to say that, and that it should apply to all classes if its safety related, not just ST.

As written now, as an...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-13-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,855
Posted By Eric1855
For several years there, back in the day, when...

For several years there, back in the day, when you could run a STS car in STX the EF Civics were swapping in Diffs and doing very well. Those things were a blast to drive in ST prep with a proper...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-27-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
I just run the stock airbox and tube with some...

I just run the stock airbox and tube with some reflective heat tape on it
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,858
Posted By Eric1855
Probably the battery, not the alternator. My car...

Probably the battery, not the alternator. My car acted all kinds of weird, random lights on dash, weird stutter, right before the anti-gravity battery swelled way up and smoked and may have exploded...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By Eric1855
If you meet the requriements of Limited Prep SP...

If you meet the requriements of Limited Prep SP you can run in DSP or CSP, if you are full prep (cut fenders, small cluthc, aero) then you can only run in CSP.

If you are prepped beyond that then...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-23-2022, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By Eric1855
the shop that does my alignments (The Winning...

the shop that does my alignments (The Winning Formula) asks my weight then stacks ballast plates, and other weights, in the drivers seat to match when doing alignment and corner balance.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-17-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
SCCA Rule Book 14.10 (I) In ST though,...

SCCA Rule Book 14.10 (I)



In ST though, not Street. Emblems may also be removed now in ST, which was a historical boogeyman issue.

For trunk foam it depends, rule states in Street, which...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-17-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,855
Posted By Eric1855
LOL...this Totally anecdotal but launching...

LOL...this

Totally anecdotal but launching next to a STR GR86 at practice starts in Charlotte, a STR 86 and a DSP 1st Gen get to the 120' mark at pretty much the same time.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-25-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,086
Posted By Eric1855
I tried a lot of free apps and couldn’t find one...

I tried a lot of free apps and couldn’t find one that did what I wanted and went to SoloStorm and it’s awesome and also works on track.

Then once I got used to it and wanted even more data I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,946
Posted By Eric1855
It sits outside the seat and I run the seat belt...

It sits outside the seat and I run the seat belt over to it, not through the lap belt hole

You can get a small extension too that can help depending on how you want to run it
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,165
Posted By Eric1855
There are some WDH that work with surge brakes,...

There are some WDH that work with surge brakes, but just like working with reverse, you need to make sure you pick the right one when shopping.

The issue with any UHaul/Rental trail though will be...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-18-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,946
Posted By Eric1855
Get a generic 3.3 Ohm resistor from Amazon (RIP...

Get a generic 3.3 Ohm resistor from Amazon (RIP Radio Shack) and install in the plug

Something like this uxcell 30pcs 2W 1% 3.3 Ohm Resistance Through Hole Metal Oxide Film Resistor...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
Nashville Superspeedway https://www.trscca.org/

Nashville Superspeedway https://www.trscca.org/
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-17-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,165
Posted By Eric1855
Towing the track car

It definitely depends on what you’re towing with and the class of the hitch being used. The trailer tongue weight should be added into the GVWR of your vehicle to not exceed what’s safe so if you’re...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-16-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,165
Posted By Eric1855
you want to put the car where ~10% (up to 15%,...

you want to put the car where ~10% (up to 15%, but no higher) of the combined trailer weight is on the tongue. So figure that trailer there is say 1700lbs, the car as loaded is 2800lbs thats 4500...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,714
Posted By Eric1855
NCM is not very beginner friendly, IMO, it is a...

NCM is not very beginner friendly, IMO, it is a fun track but can be quite intimidating with minimal run off room, high speeds, and some blind corners. Even with driving it a bunch I never feel...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-23-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
I run what Ray ran before me and he did a lot of...

I run what Ray ran before me and he did a lot of testing. Basically somewhere around 30/30 and adjust up and down +/-2psi based on the surface or car feel like 32/30 or 30/28. Its all very slight...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-19-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,072
Posted By Eric1855
Race ramps are the Ez button but $$$ They...

Race ramps are the Ez button but $$$

They are also a bit “fragile” if you need to store them someplace outside or toss them around.

2x6s are a cheap option, not as cheap as it used to be, but...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-11-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
From what I've found the interpretation is that...

From what I've found the interpretation is that the bushing =/= the "arm". You can only replace or modify ONE arm, but bushings in either, or both, are open under the bushing allowance in 14.8.B.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-11-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
Reading through the rules, and with the twins'...

Reading through the rules, and with the twins' multi-link rear, I think, as written, the rules will let you run offset bushings in the rear and the adjustable arm.

The ND Miatas in STR, with the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-10-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,632
Posted By Eric1855
Before you write a letter for a line item...

Before you write a letter for a line item exception to a ST class the car needs a ST class.

I don’t see this effort being successful though, based on how things are handled historically. If the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-21-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
That is a factor of full prep (csp) vs limited...

That is a factor of full prep (csp) vs limited prep (dsp) as update backdate is not allowed in Limited Prep.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-20-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
See todays fast track. The proposal was pulled.

See todays fast track. The proposal was pulled.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-18-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
I haven't touched much since I traded cars with...

I haven't touched much since I traded cars with Ray, other than some comfort items, If it's not broke and all....

2013 BRZ
KW V3 (400/343) with custom front camber plates
Wilwood Dynapro front...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-13-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
It’s supposedly coming out soon in the next fast...

It’s supposedly coming out soon in the next fast track and was supposed to come out in the last but didn’t. When it said my letter would be published then wasn’t I talked to someone I know who...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-12-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,267
Posted By Eric1855
Just sharing, I was not a huge fan of the Hawk...

Just sharing, I was not a huge fan of the Hawk HPS 5.0 (or any Hawk pad for that matter) the Ferodo DS2500 is probably the best brake pad I've used for AutoX. EBC Yellowstuff a close contender after...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,946
Posted By Eric1855
I'm using the wide version, part R-1486 (433mm to...

I'm using the wide version, part R-1486 (433mm to 460mm)

https://www.bkauto.com/R_1486_Seat_Mounts_for_BRZ_FR_S_86_OEM_Sliders_p/r-1486.htm

The design drawings on the QRT-R show 430mm width at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,946
Posted By Eric1855
It’s the top hole in the back you could maybe get...

It’s the top hole in the back you could maybe get the second hole down to work but I was ok with this one.

The front you can use just about any of them but I’m using the 2nd from the top because I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,946
Posted By Eric1855
I’d say it’s fairly centered at least enough to...

I’d say it’s fairly centered at least enough to not notice and looks centered on the wheel. The BK mounts are slightly slotted so you have some wiggle room side to side for small adjustments.
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