spcmafia 18 BRZ

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Lol I got the same camera and mount last week.

How do you like it?

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Decided to get a few items in preparation to Auto X

Are you going to be trying to enter the autox this year at Wicked Big Meet?

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

How do you like it?

Haven't used it in the car yet, but the build of the mount is very good. Definitely the right choice for a headrest mount.

GoPro is a GoPro. I've played with it a bit, user and data interfaces take some experimentation to figure out but you can read about everything online online. There is a real user guide on the GoPro website, doesn't come with a paper copy. Make sure you get an SD card. Phone app seems a bit buggy when connecting, but I turn unnecessary permissions functions off on my phone. Video quality seems great to me, haven't tried it in car yet.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Are you going to be trying to enter the autox this year at Wicked Big Meet?

You know, I thought about it, given how I'll probably have two or three events under my belt before WBB. I should probably register just in case.

[Ultramaroon]

Get your helmet, car, and the rest of your poop in a group for the first couple events. Focus on safety and lay of the land. Don't allow yourself to be distracted by dumb stuff until after you are no longer a newb.

-Another Newb-

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Get your helmet, car, and the rest of your poop in a group for the first couple events. Focus on safety and lay of the land. Don't allow yourself to be distracted by dumb stuff until after you are no longer a newb.

-Another Newb-

I know, I know. I just get carried away. I think it’s the excitement build up. I like to be as prepared as possible and the fancy stuff is mostly to grade myself and see where I can improve. Not that the instructors won’t tell me but doesn’t hurt to keep a record of it.


No more stupid purchases, I promise lol.

[Ultramaroon]

No more stupid purchases, I promise lol.

Haha... riiiiiiight.

Originally Posted by spcmafia

I know, I know. I just get carried away. I think it’s the excitement build up. I like to be as prepared as possible and the fancy stuff is mostly to grade myself and see where I can improve. Not that the instructors won’t tell me but doesn’t hurt to keep a record of it.

At a minimum, mount, and practice with it weeks beforehand. Know it as well as the controls on your steering column so that, on the day of, you can dedicate 100% of your brain to being in the moment for all the things you're doing for the first time ever.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Haha... riiiiiiight.


At a minimum, mount, and practice with it weeks beforehand. Know it as well as the controls on your steering column so that, on the day of, you can dedicate 100% of your brain to being in the moment for all the things you're doing for the first time ever.

Yep, the rest of the stuff arrives today so from here on out, Im going to be testing the camera, battery life, etc.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Are you going to be trying to enter the autox this year at Wicked Big Meet?

Speaking of, are you coming to WBB?

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

You know, I thought about it, given how I'll probably have two or three events under my belt before WBB. I should probably register just in case.

Probably a great idea I think the anticipation for people who don't get sorted out first is when we see foolish spin-outs.

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Speaking of, are you coming to WBB?

I'm on the fence. I want to go, but I've got a competing event with the wife in close proximity so I probably will concede and we'll do her thing

[spcmafia]

[spcmafia]

The BRZ has officially attended its first Motorsports event. Along myself.

For all intents and purposes, it went great. I was classed on a Novice group and the only way out of it its winning the class. Which is a good system.
The course wasn't particularly hard, just very tight and the set of chicanes so close together was making people go "Off Track".

Riding along another owner made me realize how capable our cars are and how much of a powerhouse the platform is at these events. I threw myself into it by going full TC OFF, I wanted to see where the limit was and boy did I find it on my last lap, last turn (Spun Out).

Even though I was pretty bummed out about coming in 2nd on my class, the loss and the trophy labeled "Almost First Place", which only dug the knife further, is only fuel to be better the next time.

I'm counting the days until the next one. I did get multiple owners recommend a better set of tires and camber adjustments.

I'll be posting the video soon.

[Ultramaroon]

Second place at your first event? Bummed? Come on. Sounds like you had a great day.

[spcmafia]

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