NorCal (Bay Area) DRIVE Chat Thread

[Wonderbar]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Don't get the OEM diffuser. Get that @Wonderbar functional rear diffuser BECAUSE RACECAR. Thing is so sick when painted black, I'm holding out for that after I get this exhaust sorted out.

Thanks for the shout out! If version 1 isn't your thing, I hope to show my version 2 in the next few weeks.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Wonderbar

Thanks for the shout out! If version 1 isn't your thing, I hope to show my version 2 in the next few weeks.

Thats what I cant wait to see.

[finch1750]

And this is why you drive under control. Happened a couple miles from Alice's.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/162353...07490285963475

[finch1750]

And this is why you drive under control. Happened a couple miles from Alice's.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/162353...07490285963475

Hooniverse article

http://hooniverse.com/2013/10/15/a-d...ntent=FaceBook

[overlookedx]

Originally Posted by finch1750

And this is why you drive under control. Happened a couple miles from Alice's.

Kinda scary. Sucks for the guy because if you crash a car like that its gonna be all over the internet. Those cars have such a high limit so you really need to know what you're doing, and driving in a pack of them makes things a lot worse for the inexperienced driver.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Kinda scary. Sucks for the guy because if you crash a car like that its gonna be all over the internet. Those cars have such a high limit so you really need to know what you're doing, and driving in a pack of them makes things a lot worse for the inexperienced driver.

No doubt. Thats one reason I love my FRS more than my sti. It takes less to pass its limits. My skills couldnt save me if I exceeded the abilities of an sti, but they can in the frs for the mosy part, allowing me to learn so mich more and safely.

[monkeedoo]

Originally Posted by finch1750

And this is why you drive under control. Happened a couple miles from Alice's.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/162353...07490285963475

thats fucking crazy man! insurance skyrocketing

[Clipdat]

All that money and can't afford a HPDE or track day...

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Kinda scary. Sucks for the guy because if you crash a car like that its gonna be all over the internet. Those cars have such a high limit so you really need to know what you're doing, and driving in a pack of them makes things a lot worse for the inexperienced driver.

Originally Posted by finch1750

No doubt. Thats one reason I love my FRS more than my sti. It takes less to pass its limits. My skills couldnt save me if I exceeded the abilities of an sti, but they can in the frs for the mosy part, allowing me to learn so mich more and safely.

This is why I'm such a huge advocate for "driving within your abilities". Doesn't matter if you are driving a lambo or an 86, if you exceed those limits, you're gonna end up like the pic.

[86_ZN6]

a glimpse of the driver

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqUvOjVMFuU"]Verde Scandal Lamborghini Aventador!! Driving on San Francisco Freeway!! - YouTube[/ame]

[overlookedx]

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

a glimpse of the driver

Too much idiocy to handle. Idiot freeway driver taking a video of an idiot twisty road driver who crashed his car driving above his limit.

Anyone read the articles on Jalopnik about owning a supercar? Makes me think of that.

[BRZChix]

Originally Posted by finch1750

And this is why you drive under control. Happened a couple miles from Alice's.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/162353...07490285963475

Hooniverse article

http://hooniverse.com/2013/10/15/a-d...ntent=FaceBook

exactly why my car shall stay stock forever

[BRZChix]

Originally Posted by finch1750

No doubt. Thats one reason I love my FRS more than my sti. It takes less to pass its limits. My skills couldnt save me if I exceeded the abilities of an sti, but they can in the frs for the mosy part, allowing me to learn so mich more and safely.

I got a ride in an STI on a drive on Highway 9, skyline then 84 to highway 1. The car is really pretty heavy and the AWD feels very different. I love my BRZ driving on 9 better though... way more comfortable as it was only my 2nd time on 9 and skyline. At the meet. i'll ask you guys more on how to improve driving skills and handle steering better on corner... still get those TC light on every now and then when i come out to fast from the turn :P

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by BRZChix

I got a ride in an STI on a drive on Highway 9, skyline then 84 to highway 1. The car is really pretty heavy and the AWD feels very different. I love my BRZ driving on 9 better though... way more comfortable as it was only my 2nd time on 9 and skyline. At the meet. i'll ask you guys more on how to improve driving skills and handle steering better on corner... still get those TC light on every now and then when i come out to fast from the turn :P

Agreed about the wrx/sti feeling so heavy of these types of roads. I gotta say though, AWD is great in these roads in the rain or dirt/gravel. I love the feeling of "point and shoot" on slippery surfaces when I had my wrx, feeling the front wheels eagerly pulling you out of trouble as the turbo spools (I picture my dog running on our linoleum kitchen floor when I get home from work )

Make sure those "TC" lights stay flashing (safety first), save the TC off for autox/trackday/controlled environment. I'm sure all the DRIVE folks would love to talk your ear off on driving techniques (including myself ) but all I would say is: seat time, seat time, seat time... then more seat time. As long as you are going out for drives, autox or trackdays, the more "in-tune" you'd feel with the car and know exactly what is going on. Confidence/speed comes from knowing the difference between "hmmm feeling iffy, should take that turn slowly" or "feels great "