Random thoughts thread

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Only ppl that get it is, ppl that actually tried it... they know how ridiculously hard it is

(Interesting that Moto thought that few would appreciate what they were seeing. I think he's right.)

My reaction?

Yes!

Clean, neat, and tidy. Easier said than done.

I thought to myself, "This guy's done this a few times before."

I only watched it once, but here's what I noted and what immediately impressed me:

He keeps the nose close to the cone(s) he's circling; his nose describes a nice, tight circle around the cones. No erratic oval loops described, but a nice, tight circle. And, of course, he does not bump the cones.

He almost never employs opposite lock. The driver's doing all this with beautiful throttle control and balance. (On the high-speed slide around the "track" perimeter, he employs opposite lock because a tidier slide would be hard for the spectators to see. So, there he slides it more dramatically for effect, which requires opposite lock (steering). Be assured, that guy is clearly in control.)

When he completes each drift, he ends it without that jerkiness one sees so often. The car is aimed perfectly straight towards where he wants to go next, and the slide smoothly blends into a line heading for the next set of cones. Dead on.

I was very impressed within seconds of the beginning of his demonstration. Hell, he had me with the trick of walking beside his car! (I was wondering if he's got a clamp on his steering wheel to avoid wandering, and whether he employed any electronic aid to set the exact pace. It was cool.)

There may be other points that I missed in the one viewing.

But, I did not miss his talent and skill, nor the difficulty of what he was doing.


Thanks for posting this, Ichi.

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by Anthony

Keep the card. It will be extra effective now.

And that "used" card would be MOST effective if ... delivered to management.

I expect you could count on an abundance of toilet paper for the duration of your stay at that hotel.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Fruit Belongs in the produce aisle, Not on ANY! Cake. This is Mericah

With two exceptions, coconut and banana creme

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

If I can have 1/2 of Yamano-san's driving skill, I'll be happy

That... that was beautiful

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

With two exceptions, coconut and banana creme

Coconut is a good exception but not too sure about banana

Your dangerously close to being healthy

[Luis_GT]

Pie > Cake

I want me some Key Lime Pie or some Pecan Pie...

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

If I can have 1/2 of Yamano-san's driving skill, I'll be happy

I still think this is one of the best technical driving videos ever:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhJ-t1dDNkw"]Caterham Super 7 - YouTube[/ame]

-alex

[sklimo]

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Pie > Cake

I want me some Key Lime Pie or some Pecan Pie...

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Pie > Cake

I want me some Key Lime Pie or some Pecan Pie...

I respect your comparison.

I honestly think they are 2 completely different things. Like Comparing a apple to a piece of broccli

I respect both, and each has their own awesomeness.

Time for my insulin

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Coconut is a good exception but not too sure about banana

Your dangerously close to being healthy

OK we'll save the banana for the banana creme pie....

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Pie > Cake

I want me some Key Lime Pie or some Pecan Pie...

mmmm....pecan pie.

Originally Posted by kanundrum

I honestly think they are 2 completely different things. Like Comparing a apple to a piece of broccli

I respect both, and each has their own awesomeness.

I prefer to have them both, at the same time.

One of my favorite local restaurants has a "cake" that is four layers top to bottom:

Devil's Food Chocolate
Cheese Cake
Pecan Pie
Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

All covered in Chocolate icing.

I try not to go there any more....

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

One of my favorite local restaurants has a "cake" that is four layers top to bottom:

Devil's Food Chocolate
Cheese Cake
Pecan Pie
Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

All covered in Chocolate icing.

I try not to go there any more....

Insert Mother of God Meme Here

[sklimo]

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I prefer to have them both, at the same time.

One of my favorite local restaurants has a "cake" that is four layers top to bottom:

Devil's Food Chocolate
Cheese Cake
Pecan Pie
Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

All covered in Chocolate icing.

I try not to go there any more....

[kanundrum]

If anyone has a Seasons 52 in their area. Please go and order several of the mini deserts. They are epic.