Track forum general chit chat.

[roastbeef]

dropped the m3 off this morning at the dealer... airbag, blower motor, and battery cables finally getting done.

[dparm]

Are there any not-cheesy track-oriented license plate frames out there? My new Texas plates have this ugly white border which kind ruins the monochrome look (black plate on black body panel). I'm fine getting a slim/plain black one, but figured why not have a little fun.

Please, no "I'd rather be at a track day" ones.

Hoonigan used to have a simple one that read, "Stop the hate, get a V8" but it's long-since discontinued.

[M3 Number 86]

i like the plain white and black texas plates.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

i like the plain white and black texas plates.

I went for the "classic black" which is a throwback to the first-ever Texas plates. I'm hoping to cover that stupid white border for a cleaner look.

[M3 Number 86]

you're a B-boy?

[Shmelgy]

Originally Posted by dparm

I went for the "classic black" which is a throwback to the first-ever Texas plates. I'm hoping to cover that stupid white border for a cleaner look.

Sharpie?

[dparm]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

you're a B-boy?

LMAO, that's the sample image.

Originally Posted by Shmelgy

Sharpie?

Destruction of government property.

[M3MPH1S]

Originally Posted by dparm

I went for the "classic black" which is a throwback to the first-ever Texas plates. I'm hoping to cover that stupid white border for a cleaner look.

Here's the frame I've been using for the past 3+ years

https://www.amazon.com/Indeedbuy-New...s%2C145&sr=8-6

[M3MPH1S]

FYI:

Free Ross Bentley webinar "7 Habits of Highly Effective HPDE Instructors"

http://info.motorsportreg.com/7-habits-hpde-webinar

And free ebook download of "The HPDE Instructor Manifesto"

http://hpde-instructor-tips.com/?utm...m_source=email

Decided to test out the waters and signed up for the NASA Instructor Clinic at Roebling Road on April 5th, so trying to prepare myself as best possible

[Chris_PDX]

Originally Posted by M3MPH1S

FYI:

Free Ross Bentley webinar "7 Habits of Highly Effective HPDE Instructors"

http://info.motorsportreg.com/7-habits-hpde-webinar

And free ebook download of "The HPDE Instructor Manifesto"

http://hpde-instructor-tips.com/?utm...m_source=email

Decided to test out the waters and signed up for the NASA Instructor Clinic at Roebling Road on April 5th, so trying to prepare myself as best possible

Ross Bentley's podcasts are invaluable. Everyone who drives on track should listen to them. And he has some great instructor-training/coaching ones.

[Candide13]

Originally Posted by M3MPH1S

FYI:

Free Ross Bentley webinar "7 Habits of Highly Effective HPDE Instructors"

http://info.motorsportreg.com/7-habits-hpde-webinar

And free ebook download of "The HPDE Instructor Manifesto"

http://hpde-instructor-tips.com/?utm...m_source=email

Decided to test out the waters and signed up for the NASA Instructor Clinic at Roebling Road on April 5th, so trying to prepare myself as best possible

Good luck! One thing that surprised me during instructor training (with BMW, but I assume it's similar) was the role-playing focus on worst case scenarios, eg on how to deal with students who have serious attitude and/or aptitude problems. That threw me off quite a bit. The second hard bit was to actually instruct through an entire lap, lap after lap. Might not be a bad idea to look at some track videos and practice hearing you talk for a few laps.. Have fun and good luck again!

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by M3MPH1S

FYI:

Free Ross Bentley webinar "7 Habits of Highly Effective HPDE Instructors"

http://info.motorsportreg.com/7-habits-hpde-webinar

And free ebook download of "The HPDE Instructor Manifesto"

http://hpde-instructor-tips.com/?utm...m_source=email

Decided to test out the waters and signed up for the NASA Instructor Clinic at Roebling Road on April 5th, so trying to prepare myself as best possible

Thanks for the link! My only comment is no more than 3 objectives. I think 3 is a lot...maybe no more than 2?

Good luck...I think instructing is fun as long as the DE org is supportive. When the DE org is not then it becomes a chore. I've had far more great students who were fun to ride with than who were difficult (maybe 4 over the past 7 years?)

One suggestion...don't be afraid to speak up if you are concerned with the car's safety equipment. I made this mistake once and luckily nothing bad happened. The 2nd time, I got out of the car in the paddock. I demanded that the student adjust the harness so the camlock wasn't in my chest. That required the student to take out the seat since it was a super screwy setup. The student was pissed off but oh well...that's where the supportive DE org comes in.

Other than that...be prepared to learn more as an instructor than as a student.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by M3MPH1S

FYI:

Free Ross Bentley webinar "7 Habits of Highly Effective HPDE Instructors"

http://info.motorsportreg.com/7-habits-hpde-webinar

And free ebook download of "The HPDE Instructor Manifesto"

http://hpde-instructor-tips.com/?utm...m_source=email

Decided to test out the waters and signed up for the NASA Instructor Clinic at Roebling Road on April 5th, so trying to prepare myself as best possible

I stopped instructing after being on the roval at AUTOCLUB SPEEDWAY in an e39 m5 who thought he was in a highway battle and we almost ran into a wall that was perpendicular to us

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I stopped instructing after being on the roval at AUTOCLUB SPEEDWAY in an e39 m5 who thought he was in a highway battle and we almost ran into a wall that was perpendicular to us

That's where a supportive DE org with standards comes in. Its an issue if a DE org doesn't invest any time or resources in training their instructors. I know BMWCCA does, I think Ross Bentley is coming to Heartland Park and Hallett this year. I've also seen stuff like a DE org use an instructor who is a lower intermediate/high novice driver in other organizations that have standards.

My opinion, a DE org that makes the event free or at least low cost has a higher chance to attract higher quality instructors. I don't do it to get rich but I also expect compensation to instruct. Track time works for me.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

That's where a supportive DE org with standards comes in. Its an issue if a DE org doesn't invest any time or resources in training their instructors. I know BMWCCA does, I think Ross Bentley is coming to Heartland Park and Hallett this year. I've also seen stuff like a DE org use an instructor who is a lower intermediate/high novice driver in other organizations that have standards.

My opinion, a DE org that makes the event free or at least low cost has a higher chance to attract higher quality instructors. I don't do it to get rich but I also expect compensation to instruct. Track time works for me.

It was for a discount for the event but this guy was too out of control no matter what. Lol

[dparm]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

That's where a supportive DE org with standards comes in. Its an issue if a DE org doesn't invest any time or resources in training their instructors. I know BMWCCA does, I think Ross Bentley is coming to Heartland Park and Hallett this year. I've also seen stuff like a DE org use an instructor who is a lower intermediate/high novice driver in other organizations that have standards.

My opinion, a DE org that makes the event free or at least low cost has a higher chance to attract higher quality instructors. I don't do it to get rich but I also expect compensation to instruct. Track time works for me.

Hallett is drivable for me. Do you know when he's there and what group it's with? BMWCCA?

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by dparm

Hallett is drivable for me. Do you know when he's there and what group it's with? BMWCCA?

BMWCCA runs Hallett in Nov.

Ross is supposed to be at Heartland Park. I read something he might be at Hallett...no details yet.

[ThunderMoose]

Originally Posted by dparm

Hallett is drivable for me. Do you know when he's there and what group it's with? BMWCCA?

NASA goes in June.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

BMWCCA runs Hallett in Nov.

Ross is supposed to be at Heartland Park. I read something he might be at Hallett...no details yet.

Let me know what you hear. Would be great to finally meet him and I'm obviously anxious to try a new track.

[dparm]

Anyone here with an Arai GP-5W helmet looking for a new visor? I blew it on the return window for a light smoke dual-pane visor. It's brand new in the bag. MSRP is about $129.

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by dparm

Did you get the 2019 mag ride update? Huge improvement in ride quality.

Customers car I've been building
He did the update but has full aero and it still didn't work lol

[StripclubDJ]

Oh that's the new Titan corvette spec wheels coming out

Sneak peak I guess lol