Track forum general chit chat.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i don't know what kind of space you're working with, but have you seen the lowering/raising ceiling racks?
i'm likely going to pick up a few and put them in the huge wasted space above where my garage door is when it is opened. i'm going to use it for things i'm just storing and don't need access to all the time.
https://www.amazon.com/Racor-PHL-1R-...e+ceiling+rack

edit... while i was thinking about it, i just bought it. pics and details soon.

I have one of those in the townhouse garage. It holds the Thule Terrapin and a bunch of other stuff. I run it up and down with my cordless drill. A bit of a flimsy rig. Not sure how much weight it can hold. Consider putting a piece of plywood on it for a level platform if you're going to lay wheels and tires on it.

[roastbeef]

I was just going to put a spare trunk and my rear seats on it. Relatively light.

[roastbeef]

in case anyone is bored at work and wants the soothing sounds of the s65 singing in the background.

on another note, i think i'm going to get another microphone. i think mine is half broken and only picking up mono sound.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

in case anyone is bored at work and wants the soothing sounds of the s65 singing in the background.

on another note, i think i'm going to get another microphone. i think mine is half broken and only picking up mono sound.

Try to avoid leaning your head into turns. Your sense of balance is slightly affected when you tilt your head. Keep your body and head upright as much as you can.

Sears Point isn't a track I'm qualified to offer serious performance advice on as I've only been there once. Carry on.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by admranger

Try to avoid leaning your head into turns. Your sense of balance is slightly affected when you tilt your head. Keep your body and head upright as much as you can.

Sears Point isn't a track I'm qualified to offer serious performance advice on as I've only been there once. Carry on.

i appreciate any and all tips, tricks, and secrets. i noticed i seemed to be tipping my head more here. it makes sense that head tilting isn't ideal. i wonder if the angles/elevation influences it at all. i'll try to be more conscious of it, thanks.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i appreciate any and all tips, tricks, and secrets. i noticed i seemed to be tipping my head more here. it makes sense that head tilting isn't ideal. i wonder if the angles/elevation influences it at all. i'll try to be more conscious of it, thanks.

Add to your list of 1million things to think about while at the track.

[Mantii]

Jealous of you guys living in a climate that allows tracking this time of year. Just sitting on my ass and thinking, what if I....haha
When freezing is just not enough, we are expecting -20F over the next couple days. WTF

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Mantii

Jealous of you guys living in a climate that allows tracking this time of year. Just sitting on my ass and thinking, what if I....haha
When freezing is just not enough, we are expecting -20F over the next couple days. WTF

This is the best time of year to track... sunny and cool.

[crzydave17]

Here in Texas we take the summer off. Our season starts in Oct and runs till June. Well it did for me. July and August in Texas is brutal.

[roastbeef]

anyone ever use this service?
https://www.49dollarmontanaregisteredagent.com

apparently, there is a loophole in montana law that allows for a non-resident to form a LLC. your LLC can own a car and have the car registered to it. lots of people do it to avoid paying taxes on rv's and exotics. i read an article about it being challenged in court and holding up. nobody in montana gives a shit because it is more money going into the state.
i'm likely going to do it with my truck so i can finally run a v8 and a fuel cell.

[ayao]

Tempting. But very likely to end up in an audit.
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.co...c0bf7e398.html
https://thegarage.jalopnik.com/the-p...cam-1711216059

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by ayao

Tempting. But very likely to end up in an audit.
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.co...c0bf7e398.html
https://thegarage.jalopnik.com/the-p...cam-1711216059

I read that article. The problem for California is, I don't own the truck, the LLC does. The truck has been paid for, this is just for registration.
The way the article claims the CHP enforces such "laws" is very vague. The article sort of dead-ends there. Notice that? I've googled it with poor results.

i did some further googling and there are tons of articles of states "cracking down" on this. they rely on neighbors snitching on people. however, i have not been able to find out how they are forcing people to do it "correctly." they essentially send out a letter telling you to do it.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I read that article. The problem for California is, I don't own the truck, the LLC does. The truck has been paid for, this is just for registration.
The way the article claims the CHP enforces such "laws" is very vague. The article sort of dead-ends there. Notice that? I've googled it with poor results.

i did some further googling and there are tons of articles of states "cracking down" on this. they rely on neighbors snitching on people. however, i have not been able to find out how they are forcing people to do it "correctly." they essentially send out a letter telling you to do it.

Make sure your trailer and truck both have Montana plates. Also, don't assume a jealous neighbor or co-worker won't call CHP on you. I did the Montana thing with my RV and trailer when I had it, but I was in Vegas and revenue enhancement wasn't as big of a deal as it is in California.

Also, make sure the GVW rating of the truck is under 10k lbs or you are, by definition, a commercial carrier (research 49 Code of Federal Regulations) and are subject to additional harassment by law enforcement during a side of the road discussion.

To me, the crap to worth ratio is all wrong to do this in high enforcement states like California. If you're an attorney and can prattle off laws and pwn the officer, it might be different. Just remember, he has a gun and a badge and you're at his mercy.

[admranger]

Anyone run with Chin Motorsports or PCA Region 2 out east? What's their organization and safety like?

[ThunderMoose]

Originally Posted by admranger

Anyone run with Chin Motorsports or PCA Region 2 out east? What's their organization and safety like?

I have run with Chin - probably one of the best HPDE organizations out there.

[buddalun]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

E46 M3:
New flossman widebody is installed
Vinyl wrap design decided by Friday.
Three sets of forgeline wheels come in Friday.
Sequential gear box ordered this week.
I pick up my new truck tomorrow (Ford F350 crewcab longbox 4x4)
The shop (AR Auto Service) that will transport my car has a new F450 crewcab longbox dually on order.

Awesome!

Eddie's gettin' a new truck, huh? Awesome, I love AR Auto.

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by buddalun

Awesome!

Eddie's gettin' a new truck, huh? Awesome, I love AR Auto.

And a two car trailer hopefully sooner than later.

[buddalun]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

And a two car trailer hopefully sooner than later.

2018 is going to be epic!

Originally Posted by roastbeef

So what did Santa bring all my track pals?

Back on topic. I am prepping the car for DEs and some track days. As such, I felt it obligatory to expand the handling and braking potential of my M3, despite me not having the driver skill to fully exploit the goods.

AR Auto will be performing the following work shortly:

- AP Radi Cal BBK (Thanks jritt@essex & roastbeef )

- Ferodo DS-2500 Pads

- AP Fluid

- BBS Forged Wheels 18" (RI-A)

- APEX ARC-8 Track Wheels

- Michelin PSS 255/285

- Bullet Nose Wheel Studs

- Proper alignment at AR Auto

[admranger]

Originally Posted by buddalun

2018 is going to be epic!



Back on topic. I am prepping the car for DEs and some track days. As such, I felt it obligatory to expand the handling and braking potential of my M3, despite me not having the driver skill to fully exploit the goods.

AR Auto will be performing the following work shortly:

- AP Radi Cal BBK (Thanks jritt@essex & roastbeef )

- Ferodo DS-2500 Pads

- Ferodo Fluid

- BBS Forged Wheels 18" (RI-A)

- Michelin PSS 255/285

- Bullet Nose Wheel Studs

- Proper alignment at AR Auto

PSS instead of RE71R's or another real track tire? Brakes are going to overwhelm those tires pretty quickly is my guess.

[1MOREMOD]

+1

[buddalun]

Originally Posted by admranger

PSS instead of RE71R's or another real track tire? Brakes are going to overwhelm those tires pretty quickly is my guess.

You are totally right.

My car is primarily used for weekend cruiser / mountain /back roads / and longer trips with wife, so I wanted the PSS for the street. I will likely be putting RE71R or Nittos on my APEX (track wheels), when I feel I have exceeded the limits of the PSS on track or at DEs.

I'm a novice driver and really want to focus on my driving skills this year.

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by buddalun

You are totally right.

My car is primarily used for weekend cruiser / mountain /back roads / and longer trips with wife, so I wanted the PSS for the street. I will likely be putting RE71R or Nittos on my APEX (track wheels), when I feel I have exceeded the limits of the PSS on track or at DEs.

I'm a novice driver and really want to focus on my driving skills this year.

I will have some Apex 18x10 et25 for sale very soon. Just talk to Eddie.