Track forum general chit chat.

1MOREMOD · 03-30-2016, 08:34 PM

Happens all the time bullet racing outta Canada also with cayman r race car and full team support wasn't that exciting. They sure liked to brag about how much they had into their car though. Lots of guys with more money than skills. I'm just a regular slow guy with decent car.

admranger · 03-30-2016, 10:10 PM

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I don't think you will have to adjust the end link length much if at all. But getting up under the car might be a little difficult at the track.........report back

I think I will have AR Autoservice track side support do it for me

Two jack stands and a decent jack and the car is in the air. Easy peasy. Won't mess up your alignment at all. Ramps would be best as then you can double check that there isn't any preload in the end links. As long as you go to the full stiff holes or the full soft holes you'll be fine though.

1MOREMOD · 03-30-2016, 10:14 PM

Watching nhra they are running hans with normal connection to helmet posts but 2 additional ones that run forward to the chin area of helmet, any ideas. How does that work?

M3 Number 86 · 04-01-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Watching nhra they are running hans with normal connection to helmet posts but 2 additional ones that run forward to the chin area of helmet, any ideas. How does that work?

The two additional are velcro'd to the front of the helmet so you can just tug for quick release. Simpson style.

But were they hans or hybrids (Simpson)?

M3 Number 86 · 04-01-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Watching nhra they are running hans with normal connection to helmet posts but 2 additional ones that run forward to the chin area of helmet, any ideas. How does that work?

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edit: this helmet is slanting my eyes upwards. lol

1MOREMOD · 04-01-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

The two additional are velcro'd to the front of the helmet so you can just tug for quick release. Simpson style.

But were they hans or hybrids (Simpson)?

Don't know but answers my question

M3 Number 86 · 04-01-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Happens all the time bullet racing outta Canada also with cayman r race car and full team support wasn't that exciting. They sure liked to brag about how much they had into their car though. Lots of guys with more money than skills. I'm just a regular slow guy with decent car.

can't stand those guys. im in awe of their car and talking to them, it sounds as if they obliterate the rest of the field....and then meh.

i'm a slow guy with a slow car. might pick up new miata to be even slower.

VictorH · 04-01-2016, 07:23 PM

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edit: this helmet is slanting my eyes upwards. lol

Those aren't teathers they are the release cords for the teathers in back.

Golddots · 04-01-2016, 08:00 PM

After a while you get used to fancy track toys getting passed by competent drivers with 1/4 the power.

I remember years ago I lapped everyone in my group at a Mercedes Benz club event in a e30 325is and no one believed I had a stock m20b25 under the hood.

xchosun1x · 04-01-2016, 08:35 PM

Here is something new for me

roastbeef · 04-01-2016, 08:44 PM

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Here is something new for me

Why do you prefer that over the fat m3 wheel?

M3 Number 86 · 04-01-2016, 08:54 PM

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edit: this helmet is slanting my eyes upwards. lol

Those aren't teathers they are the release cords for the teathers in back.

Yeah they are quick release pull straps. This is me in the helmet lol.

M3 Esq · 04-01-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Watching nhra they are running hans with normal connection to helmet posts but 2 additional ones that run forward to the chin area of helmet, any ideas. How does that work?

Pic

edit: this helmet is slanting my eyes upwards. lol

Lol I thought that was a Motorsport fire suit for a second until I saw the hoodie

nholmes · 04-02-2016, 11:53 AM

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After a while you get used to fancy track toys getting passed by competent drivers with 1/4 the power

So true. That's one of the things I love about lap times, it exists outside of how much money you spend.

Driver mod can't be bought, even if seat time can be.

1MOREMOD · 04-02-2016, 12:33 PM

Seat time usually means speed though if your making an effort. Couple thousand laps at a track will do wonders.

redpriest · 04-02-2016, 03:34 PM

Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo at Buttonwillow - 1:41.2 CW #1 - ridiculous!!!

Downshift22 · 04-02-2016, 09:30 PM

Does anybody have experience with the smartycam? I have mine integrated with my solo dl but can't get the smartycam to show active throttle/brake data.

When I plug it into my computer and use race studio to try to transmit the configuration to the camera it says that no aim device is detected.

Any ideas? My software and firmware is up to date.

Candide13 · 04-02-2016, 11:17 PM

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Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo at Buttonwillow - 1:41.2 CW #1 - ridiculous!!!

Uff, and the car that seems to be standing still? Prepped Porsche..unbelievable.

Kong Sheng Han · 04-03-2016, 05:12 PM

Went to COTA today..

to do autocross.

nholmes · 04-03-2016, 05:14 PM

Wrapped the ugly wood grain dash and door panel trim:

Good for +10hp

Because racecar

M3 Number 86 · 04-03-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Watching nhra they are running hans with normal connection to helmet posts but 2 additional ones that run forward to the chin area of helmet, any ideas. How does that work?

Pic

edit: this helmet is slanting my eyes upwards. lol

Lol I thought that was a Motorsport fire suit for a second until I saw the hoodie

///M fanboi apparel is best bro.

roastbeef · 04-03-2016, 06:03 PM

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Wrapped the ugly wood grain dash and door panel trim:

Good for +10hp

Because racecar

Looks good!

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