Track forum general chit chat.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

TNIA is great to use for what it is. Cheap track time.

Pretty sure no where else can you get on track 3x 20 minute sessions for $150.

We have some great afternoon days at the ridge for $200. 5 20min sessions and sometimes it ends up as 5 30min sessions if there is any rain in the forecast!

[b4hand]

Met the Shark at COTA this weekend.

[SQ13]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

I partially agree with Chris_PDX.

I believe the problem with TNIA is at the middle level - experienced/intermediate

Anyone can sign up for a TNIA event and say they are experienced/intermediate. (or Expert fo that matter) You have a bunch of people who think they can drive better than they can, which adds a lot of danger.

I personally am at the experienced/intermediate level, I am not worthy to claim expert, but I have personally dropped down to Novice level at a TNIA event and just lined up with in the first three cars and did not have any problem with waiting for point bys until lapping the back end of the train.

I would rather wait for point bys than deal with people almost hitting me at an intermediate level where they should not be anywhere near my car unless my arm is pointing out my window. Ask me how I know.

I had the opposite experience last time I did a TNIA event. Missed the first int session, so I ran with novice for a session. Asshat in a crapmaro would not let me pass for half the session...he motor’d me in the straights then I’d catch up and ride his ass in the corner. Every single driver I encountered in intermediate was courteous and gave points quickly.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Are those really more reliable than a BMW X5D? I've heard many horror stories about the Grand Cherokees.

the 5.7 is in a bajillion cars/trucks, so i would imagine it is decent. i've heard there might be some electrical surprises, but everyone i've actually talked to that has one- digs them. time will tell. its my first american car.

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Alright, after two pages we're gonna need to see some on track photos of the track hawk. Better photo chop us up something quick.

it the trailhawk. comes with some stickers, skid plates, and rock rails. nothing that makes it more capable, really. we didn't specifically want this trim, its just what was available with the class 4 hitch and v8.

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

the 5.7 is in a bajillion cars/trucks, so i would imagine it is decent.

If it’s the same as in the Ram 1500, it’s an awful oil change. The filter is tucked pretty far out of reach above the front axle and it’s difficult changing it without a mess.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

the 5.7 is in a bajillion cars/trucks, so i would imagine it is decent. i've heard there might be some electrical surprises, but everyone i've actually talked to that has one- digs them. time will tell. its my first american car.

it the trailhawk. comes with some stickers, skid plates, and rock rails. nothing that makes it more capable, really. we didn't specifically want this trim, its just what was available with the class 4 hitch and v8.

[b4hand]

Would you guys do monoballs for the LCA or https://www.splparts.com/products/fr...t-version.html

[Richbot]

Originally Posted by SQ13

I had the opposite experience last time I did a TNIA event. Missed the first int session, so I ran with novice for a session. Asshat in a crapmaro would not let me pass for half the session...he motor’d me in the straights then I’d catch up and ride his ass in the corner. Every single driver I encountered in intermediate was courteous and gave points quickly.

Are you not allowed to drive through the pits at TNIA

[Grillpt]

Montaver, SYT, or anyone else going to NJMP with NASA this weekend?

I'll be there both days. Hopefully I can get more comfortable in the car and find some pace.

[Montaver]

Originally Posted by Grillpt

Montaver, SYT, or anyone else going to NJMP with NASA this weekend?

I'll be there both days. Hopefully I can get more comfortable in the car and find some pace.

Yes sir i'll be there, which car are you in? I'm in a space grey E90 with ZCP wheels and red harnesses. Picked up a Go Pro finally as well so looking forward to getting some footage! One of my throttle actuators went, new one going in today so should be all set.

NJMP not on the same level as the Glen but still a great track, last weekend of the season for me.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Grillpt

Montaver, SYT, or anyone else going to NJMP with NASA this weekend?

I'll be there both days. Hopefully I can get more comfortable in the car and find some pace.

I wish but my track season is officially over! Now to prep for the following season

[Grillpt]

Grey E92 M

This will be the end of the season for me as well.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I wish but my track season is officially over! Now to prep for the following season

Originally Posted by Grillpt

Grey E92 M

This will be the end of the season for me as well.

Ironically just getting started in CA. Finally cooler temps!

[kayha12]

Selling some 18x10 APEX ARC8's if anyones in the mid atlantic area that needs wheels!

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...3#post25354863

[dparm]

Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

Does TNIA provide instructors?

Depends on the local chapter and what kind of turn-out they get. From what I saw in the Dallas area, they have to keep the "needs instructor" list quite small.

[SQ13]

Originally Posted by Richbot

Are you not allowed to drive through the pits at TNIA

Nonsense! I’m fighting for the HPDE championship, and I will not, under any circumstances, let a douchecanoe n00b in a crapmaro take my title!!

[Richbot]

Did you try drifting behind him to intimidate him

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by b4hand

Met the Shark at COTA this weekend.

Hey that’s me! Good to meet you b4hand - hopefully next time I see you out there both of us will be in our M3’s.

Think we are getting closer on the tune - hopefully won’t have to knock the boost down to 60% to make it through a session

On a side note I think we picked up a few sales of our custom strut tower brace

[Grip Addict]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Hey that’s me! Good to meet you b4hand - hopefully next time I see you out there both of us will be in our M3’s.

Think we are getting closer on the tune - hopefully won’t have to knock the boost down to 60% to make it through a session

On a side note I think we picked up a few sales of our custom strut tower brace

out of curiosity, what is written on your rear passenger side window?

looks like a to-do list

[SQ13]

Originally Posted by Richbot

Did you try drifting behind him to intimidate him

No, every time I try to drift, I go off track lol.

[k_mann]

Originally Posted by SQ13

I had the opposite experience last time I did a TNIA event. Missed the first int session, so I ran with novice for a session. Asshat in a crapmaro would not let me pass for half the session...he motor’d me in the straights then I’d catch up and ride his ass in the corner. Every single driver I encountered in intermediate was courteous and gave points quickly.

Lol this happened the first session. Guy in a C4 in front of me driving slow in the dead center of the track never gave a point by. I got lucky when he went straight off the track not braking for a corner. Then some guy in a caged 928 wouldn't point by the line of 6 cars behind him. I pitted and then went back out, enjoyed myself by not being held up for at least a couple laps. I was glad a friend told me about pitting if point bys weren't happening or I was stuck among a lot of cars. Made my experience MUCH better.

Needless the slower, troublesome guys were addressed pretty quick right after the first session and moved to the back of the starting grid.

[dparm]

These TNIA events are really "YMMV" -- I'm quite surprised the flagging stations and SCCA folks aren't coming down on people for being asshats. I'd be tempted to send the chapter president a note saying the event was run like shit and you won't be back, and that it will probably discourage others from trying it. TNIA is cheap track time, yes, but it's also a recruiting tool.