Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS] - Page 2166 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cjd · 04-10-2017, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I'll remember this next time. Yesterday was bad all around, just getting back into the swing of things.

I didn't do anywhere near what the car is probably capable of, but it's surprisingly different (especially slaloms) on the new setup, and I also seemed less confident really pushing things. It happens. At least I was winning early, before everyone else got their game figured out and I started pegging cones...

Oh, and I still need to look further ahead, think further ahead, brake more strategically, get on the gas sooner, and even consider handing off a bit more than I do... also probably should not be doing the super quick 'let go and grab' I sometimes do when the tail goes a little loose.

Sooo... off to another event this Sunday. Only thing you can do is practice more! Hopefully the coaching I've got lined up will help too

And I hope the job thing works out. It will one of these days, but sooner is always nice!

soulreapersteve · 04-10-2017, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cjd

I didn't do anywhere near what the car is probably capable of, but it's surprisingly different (especially slaloms) on the new setup, and I also seemed less confident really pushing things. It happens. At least I was winning early, before everyone else got their game figured out and I started pegging cones...

Oh, and I still need to look further ahead, think further ahead, brake more strategically, get on the gas sooner, and even consider handing off a bit more than I do... also probably should not be doing the super quick 'let go and grab' I sometimes do when the tail goes a little loose.

Sooo... off to another event this Sunday. Only thing you can do is practice more! Hopefully the coaching I've got lined up will help too

And I hope the job thing works out. It will one of these days, but sooner is always nice!

Rewatched all my videos, was hitting the same damn cone every run except for that last one. Also, I have to stop watching other drivers and imitating them since they drive differently and have different cars - even the other Twin owners.

A lot of people noticed I hit the brakes at the weirdest spots.. Probably would've had 2 seconds faster or more!

krayzie · 04-11-2017, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Waiting for that 1 call back for a day job any time now. Flipping sleep schedule on a dime for racing isn't fun at all.

What if you work in Vegas they must have autocross events in the night time?

soulreapersteve · 04-11-2017, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

What if you work in Vegas they must have autocross events in the night time?

I'm sure casinos/hotels could use some IT Support!

Off to look for jobs in Vegas.

Ultramaroon · 04-11-2017, 06:05 PM

Wow! bump.

Cole · 04-11-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Wow! bump.

I bought a new phone today. Oneplus 3T. Can't wait to ditch my iPhone and get back to android!

krayzie · 04-11-2017, 06:51 PM

Last week there was a huge line-up at Eaton Centre to pre-order the S8 at Robbers.

Andrew025 · 04-11-2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole

I bought a new phone today. Oneplus 3T. Can't wait to ditch my iPhone and get back to android!

Good choice, been happy with mine.
The battery is great.

Allch Chcar · 04-11-2017, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Have you ever run with them? I bought a set of cables that are supposed to fit tightly. Never had the balls to try them.

I haven't needed them. The last time chains were required, my company sent me all the way down to highway 20 to get to Redding.

Which made a 4 hour trip into a 6. The only time I've driven on snow was over by Lassen peak when I brought her home.

Ultramaroon · 04-11-2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

I haven't needed them. The last time chains were required, my company sent me all the way down to highway 20 to get to Redding.

Which made a 4 hour trip into a 6. The only time I've driven on snow was over by Lassen peak when I brought her home.

I keep thinking I should try them out in good weather just to see if the owner's manual advises against using them for good reason, or just to avoid liability.

humfrz · 04-12-2017, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I keep thinking I should try them out in good weather just to see if the owner's manual advises against using them for good reason, or just to avoid liability.

Please let us know how that works for you ......

humfrz

humfrz · 04-12-2017, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

Last week there was a huge line-up at Eaton Centre to pre-order the S8 at Robbers.

What planet are you on, krayzie ........?? .......

Eaton Centre .. ??

S8 ..??

Robbers .. ??

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 04-12-2017, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Please let us know how that works for you ......

I'll take pictures if they really meant it.

Mackizzle86 · 04-12-2017, 03:55 AM

Wondering why FT86Speedfactory haven't been responding to my emails????

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