Feel safe at the track without safety equipment? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

CSG Mike · 02-27-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

I'd go to the track over autox if I were in SoCal. It's cheaper to track & there are tons of competitors.

Plus it's like the wild west, there are no safety restrictions. lol

You sound like the Sheriff...

GTM_Challenge · 02-27-2013, 02:03 PM

I felt pretty safe at Barber in a '12 Mustang I borrowed from the Atlanta Airport

GTM_Challenge · 02-27-2013, 02:04 PM

Id have to AutoX if I lived in Cali...Wouldn't be able to afford to go to the track!

iLuveKetchup · 02-27-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

LOL I'm not sure I'd brag about that part.

Not bragging about it, but highlighting how polar opposite it is to track in Cali vs the Northeast.

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You sound like the Sheriff...

I am the anti-hype, I'll believe it when I see it (only with regards to the 86), psychoazn nemesis.

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Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

Id have to AutoX if I lived in Cali...Wouldn't be able to afford to go to the track!

If you can afford to track in the mid-west, surely it won't be far off in Cali. Edit: oh wait I guess you meant the cost of living. Then yes I have to agree.

GTM_Challenge · 02-27-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

If you can afford to track in the mid-west, surely it won't be far off in Cali.

More like won't have the disposable income if I lived in Cali to go to the track.

icemang17 · 02-27-2013, 04:17 PM

okay my .02 if you are coming from dual purpose street-track cars....then you will feel fine....

IF you are used to purpose built non street legal race cars....you will feel NAKED....

I haven't driven a street car on track in YEARS......my full race always routine when I get in my race car is burned in my mind.....I get in my FRS to test it and still put on my gloves and hans....then realize hans is pointless.....not being able to crank down the harness just feels weird....driving without GLOVES was really weird....haven't done that in YEARS....not to mention not sitting in a real race seat......

BUT get a harness bar and that should make things better....much better

sw20kosh · 02-27-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

More like won't have the disposable income if I lived in Cali to go to the track.

Your pay goes up a long side the cost of living.

iLuveKetchup · 02-27-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by icemang17

okay my .02 if you are coming from dual purpose street-track cars....then you will feel fine....

IF you are used to purpose built non street legal race cars....you will feel NAKED....

I haven't driven a street car on track in YEARS......my full race always routine when I get in my race car is burned in my mind.....I get in my FRS to test it and still put on my gloves and hans....then realize hans is pointless.....not being able to crank down the harness just feels weird....driving without GLOVES was really weird....haven't done that in YEARS....not to mention not sitting in a real race seat......

BUT get a harness bar and that should make things better....much better

Yea I hear what your are saying. It's odd not being strapped in with harness. I can't do seats, harness, and bar since it will double as a DD.

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Originally Posted by sw20kosh

Your pay goes up a long side the cost of living.

I've looked at condo prices in SF proper and they are just as high (if not more) as NYC. Depending on your line of work, SF pays a little less than NYC but with just the same cost of living.

Moving to SF is actually why I want to consolidate into one car. The extra cash can help with the move to SF.

CSG Mike · 02-27-2013, 05:33 PM

SoCal, not norcal!

iLuveKetchup · 02-27-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

SoCal, not norcal!

SoCal is a little too ZZzZzZz for me.

sw20kosh · 02-27-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

Yea I hear what your are saying. It's odd not being strapped in with harness. I can't do seats, harness, and bar since it will double as a DD.

I've looked at condo prices in SF proper and they are just as high (if not more) as NYC. Depending on your line of work, SF pays a little less than NYC but with just the same cost of living.

Moving to SF is actually why I want to consolidate into one car. The extra cash can help with the move to SF.

I run a Scroth Rallye 3 harness and it doesn't get in the way of daily driving. It tucks away neatly when you don't need it.

Surok · 02-27-2013, 06:52 PM

can you please take pictures of all the mounts for me?

i am about to order one. and im scared to order it without knowing how it mounts.

iLuveKetchup · 02-27-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sw20kosh

I run a Scroth Rallye 3 harness and it doesn't get in the way of daily driving. It tucks away neatly when you don't need it.

I'd only use the rallye harness for autox. I don't trust that harness at the track, especially because of the odd angle to the rear anchor. Either it's all done correctly or OEM. Definitely OEM over Rallye harness for the track.

Miniata · 02-27-2013, 07:35 PM

I'd feel comfortable with just the OEM protection doing track days. Won't happen for me in the BRZ though until the car is paid off (I don't feel comfortable taking a car in track that isn't paid for), which will hopefully be next year. Of the two times I have been on track (Mid-Ohio), the first time was years ago with my old Neon with a full cage, race bucket, 5-pt harness, and Kumho race tires, the 2nd time was last year in my Mustang GT with all stock safety equipment, although I did use a CG Lock to help hold me in place. I felt safe in the Mustang with the level I and those around me were driving at.

02-27-2013, 07:35 PM	#28
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I'd feel comfortable with just the OEM protection doing track days. Won't happen for me in the BRZ though until the car is paid off (I don't feel comfortable taking a car in track that isn't paid for), which will hopefully be next year. Of the two times I have been on track (Mid-Ohio), the first time was years ago with my old Neon with a full cage, race bucket, 5-pt harness, and Kumho race tires, the 2nd time was last year in my Mustang GT with all stock safety equipment, although I did use a CG Lock to help hold me in place. I felt safe in the Mustang with the level I and those around me were driving at. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

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02-27-2013, 02:03 PM	#16
GTM_Challenge Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: On track Location: Chicago Posts: 527 Thanks: 120 Thanked 285 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I felt pretty safe at Barber in a '12 Mustang I borrowed from the Atlanta Airport

02-27-2013, 02:04 PM	#17
GTM_Challenge Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: On track Location: Chicago Posts: 527 Thanks: 120 Thanked 285 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Id have to AutoX if I lived in Cali...Wouldn't be able to afford to go to the track!

02-27-2013, 04:17 PM	#20
icemang17 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S/ Subaru BRZ Location: Stockton CA Posts: 182 Thanks: 2 Thanked 107 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	okay my .02 if you are coming from dual purpose street-track cars....then you will feel fine.... IF you are used to purpose built non street legal race cars....you will feel NAKED.... I haven't driven a street car on track in YEARS......my full race always routine when I get in my race car is burned in my mind.....I get in my FRS to test it and still put on my gloves and hans....then realize hans is pointless.....not being able to crank down the harness just feels weird....driving without GLOVES was really weird....haven't done that in YEARS....not to mention not sitting in a real race seat...... BUT get a harness bar and that should make things better....much better

02-27-2013, 05:33 PM	#23
CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,564 Thanks: 8,942 Thanked 14,213 Times in 6,856 Posts Mentioned: 970 Post(s)	SoCal, not norcal!

02-27-2013, 06:52 PM	#26
Surok Wise old man Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 999 Thanked 240 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	can you please take pictures of all the mounts for me? i am about to order one. and im scared to order it without knowing how it mounts.

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