How NOT to drive on the track - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tcoat · 01-30-2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shutter

how did none of the airbags go off?

Partial front impact. He managed to hit so perfectly between the two sensors that neither the front or side bags were triggered. The corner of the bumper glanced off the wall enough that the bumper was not pushed back to activate the sensors. If he had hit at probably just a couple of more degrees angle he would have had an airbag in the face.There have been a couple of cases of that on here actually.

Kestrel · 01-30-2016, 09:05 PM

What's with the do-do brown engine bay?

BFIFE22 · 01-30-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Summerwolf

If someone claims they have never mis-shifted a car they are lying, this just happened to be a horrible outcome.

I've done it a few times, but usually realize it the second the shifter goes into the gate, and don't let out the clutch until i'm back in the correct gear.

That said, you've got a lot more to concentrate on when you're track driving. Bad luck I guess

Tcoat · 01-30-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kestrel

What's with the do-do brown engine bay?

It is obviously a wrapped lava. That is the colour of the lava paint without the pearl added to it. That is what my bay looks like as well.

Celica00 · 01-30-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Yes. Locked up rear wheels and went in to an uncontrolled skid.

If someone claims they have never mis-shifted a car they are lying, this just happened to be a horrible outcome.

Just did that 6 months back and dumped the clutch. Damn thing shattered in 3 places and I had to drive the car from the freeway to the nearest shop stuck in 5th gear. I had to blow through a few red lights as I couldn't stop the car...

Ultramaroon · 01-30-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is obviously a wrapped lava. That is the colour of the lava paint without the pearl added to it. That is what my bay looks like as well.

All busted up?

Tcoat · 01-30-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

All busted up?

Well it is ok.
On the inside.

Ultramaroon · 01-30-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well it is ok.
On the inside.

That's where counts. The only beauty contest mine wins anymore is the one in my heart.

ToySub1946 · 01-30-2016, 11:13 PM

From Ultramaroon: "Here's my take. I'll guess he's used to driving his R8 which has a gated shifter. His muscle memory is settled pretty hard into it."

Yes I can relate. I'm used to the 6 speed in my FRS.

Drove my 5 speed Mustang the other day, to the dealership for Takata airbag replacement.
Had not driven the Mustang for about two months.

Upon exiting the dealership in the Mustang, getting up to speed, freeway onramp, went for 6th gear in the Mustang and found a grinding reverse instead. Never done that before in 50k miles on the Mustang. The brain gets locked into what it's used to (the FRS).

No more 5 speed trannys for me.

Oh shit, guess there's even more to learn...Tremec TR6070 (Vette) and ZF MT11 or 7MT (exact designation ?) (Porsche).

UFO · 01-31-2016, 01:22 AM

Thread title is a little harsh, he went from a gated shifter to a spongy gearbox and missed a shift, he wasn't being a **** which is normally the case for 'how not to drive on track.' I love my FRS but it has a few faults and my number one complaint is the gearbox; I hate it and have found myself hunting for gears before.

Tcoat · 01-31-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by UFO

Thread title is a little harsh, he went from a gated shifter to a spongy gearbox and missed a shift, he wasn't being a **** which is normally the case for 'how not to drive on track.' I love my FRS but it has a few faults and my number one complaint is the gearbox; I hate it and have found myself hunting for gears before.

Funny how personal preferences can vary. I love the gearbox on the FRS. It is probably (for my driving style) the best I have ever used and find it slides into each gear with ease.

Mr.Impreza · 01-31-2016, 01:48 AM

This is why I'll keep my tracking days on Gran Turismo ^__^

Wise · 01-31-2016, 01:49 AM

Have to admit that I've made the 5th to 2nd mistake before. I wasn't going quite so fast so the engine just gave a big grumble and protest.

Ultramaroon · 01-31-2016, 01:55 AM

I think the gearbox is great. No complaints. No need to be in a hurry, just deliberate.

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ToySub1946 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 15FRS, 05MustangGT, 85Toyota truck Location: Eureka, Ca. Posts: 573 Thanks: 672 Thanked 590 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	From Ultramaroon: "Here's my take. I'll guess he's used to driving his R8 which has a gated shifter. His muscle memory is settled pretty hard into it." Yes I can relate. I'm used to the 6 speed in my FRS. Drove my 5 speed Mustang the other day, to the dealership for Takata airbag replacement. Had not driven the Mustang for about two months. Upon exiting the dealership in the Mustang, getting up to speed, freeway onramp, went for 6th gear in the Mustang and found a grinding reverse instead. Never done that before in 50k miles on the Mustang. The brain gets locked into what it's used to (the FRS). No more 5 speed trannys for me. Oh shit, guess there's even more to learn...Tremec TR6070 (Vette) and ZF MT11 or 7MT (exact designation ?) (Porsche). Attached Images Last edited by ToySub1946; 01-31-2016 at 04:29 PM.

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