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Posted by: JKaiba Jun 25 2012, 09:41 AM

Just starting this page so that people could dump their photos they've taken trackside. I figured we needed one since not all of us are drivers.

I was part of the pit crew for my friend's Acura during the FF battle from Super Street sponsored by General Tire this weekend. We got to watch some FR battle from Import Tuner/Continental Tire and some HPDE as well. Also there was some FRS/86 thing going down too.

Got there in the early morning
This was our car

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Some of the other combatants

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Some FRS/86 action

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Some drag racing later in the day

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Some JDM action... and no Floh to admonish us for admiring it. It's a damn shame. I was almost looking forward to it. Oh well. Time to move on with life.

interesting to note- our safety car for this event was a Civic Type R

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This R32 showed up. Not quite sure what hood that is. Between the white wheels on black car+ strange vented hood, It's not really my cup of tea but kudos that he showed up at all.

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During the course of the day we had our share of fun- our driver, Gary was unaware of the embellishment on the back of his vehicle when I took this

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Wind at 10mph my ass; stupid weather report. It was funny how unprepared for this event other people were. Some of their tents had to be tethered to walls with bungee cord and were flying away. Others didn't even have tents or complete tool kits. I know one car owner who had hired a driver where all they did in the early morning was yell at each other because the owner failed to bring proper tools and or properly prep his car. His car also overheated in the 2nd session and was shut down while it was overheated

. It managed to make it out the next 2 sessions but we were amazed it didn't blow up. Among a plethora of other things, we had a tent; sandbags; 2 fully stocked tool kits; an air compressor; wifi; a camera pod; and a grill for hot dogs and burgers

. I'll leave you with this image of my hair going everywhere from the NOT 10 mph wind. Also I'll try to fix some of these images later. Right now some are saying they're not showing up from errors.
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Posted by: THE_HONDA_CG2 Jun 25 2012, 10:01 AM

My face while looking at these pictures:

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Sorry, I couldn't find anything else that fit really. I am in no way a huge fan of Lucky Star, I've seen the show but I'm not crazy about it.

J, please take more pictures. I WANT MORE PICTURES OF YOUR TEAM'S CAR! Or better yet, tell me where this is so I can drive myself there and watch everything in person while working on getting my tan to even out. I have the world's worst famer's tan from my work t-shirts.

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Posted by: JKaiba Jun 25 2012, 10:18 AM

Some more context. This was at Streets of Willow Test Circuit for the most part. Also I'll see about inviting you next time Lena. You'd have to be ok waking up at around 4am if you wanted to come with us though. Otherwise you'd need to drive out on your own.

Really clean 86 that showed there.
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PS still can't fix the errors from photobucket. Picture shows up fine on photobucket... strange.

Posted by: THE_HONDA_CG2 Jun 25 2012, 10:42 AM

Yay! I can definitely wake up at 4 in the morning to carpool with you or something. Waking up at the crack of dawn is my specialty, getting up before the sun always gives me a rush! PM me with details and I will get something set up. Anyhow, I can see all the pictures that you posted up so far, so I don't really see where the problem is.

Posted by: JKaiba Jun 25 2012, 01:06 PM

QUOTE (THE_HONDA_CG2 @ 3 hours, 5 minutes ago)

My face while looking at these pictures:

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Sorry, I couldn't find anything else that fit really. I am in no way a huge fan of Lucky Star, I've seen the show but I'm not crazy about it.

Fixed it for you since the image from Random Curiosity was not direct linking.

Where do you work?

also stupid flush S13 in the parking lot

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Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 25 2012, 01:09 PM

Why would anyone flush an S13? Out of all the cars you could do that to, an S13 is one of the worst. Not that any could be good, but still.

Posted by: THE_HONDA_CG2 Jun 25 2012, 01:32 PM

Thank you for fixing that J. What would I do without someone as classy as you?

Anyhow, I'm a tour guide so I have to be in uniform while in the sun when I'm at work. Therefore I have a terrible shirt and shorts tan. I've been trying to get rid of it, but alas I can only do do much before getting sunburnt. Did I also mention that I have a very distinctive shoes tan?

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Posted by: Drew Jun 25 2012, 05:10 PM

QUOTE (kyonpalm @ 4 hours, 0 minutes ago)

Why would anyone flush an S13? Out of all the cars you could do that to, an S13 is one of the worst. Not that any could be good, but still.

because race car.

Still, gnar pics man. Fuck the haters.

Posted by: Fast Jun 29 2012, 10:16 AM

QUOTE (kyonpalm @ Jun 25 2012, 02:09 PM)

Why would anyone flush an S13? Out of all the cars you could do that to, an S13 is one of the worst. Not that any could be good, but still.

Its sorta been done for a while now...

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Posted by: MattW Jun 29 2012, 11:52 AM

QUOTE (kyonpalm @ Jun 25 2012, 04:09 PM)

Why would anyone flush an S13? Out of all the cars you could do that to, an S13 is one of the worst. Not that any could be good, but still.

you really aren't a car person, are you.

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 29 2012, 01:06 PM

QUOTE (MattW @ 1 hour, 14 minutes ago)

you really aren't a car person, are you.

I am a car person. I'm a car person that hates to see stupid shit done to nice cars. You can't tell me the camber on that Silvia I was referencing doesn't look absolutely ridiculous.

Posted by: MattW Jun 29 2012, 01:14 PM

QUOTE (kyonpalm @ 7 minutes, 32 seconds ago)

I am a car person. I'm a car person that hates to see stupid shit done to nice cars. You can't tell me the camber on that Silvia I was referencing doesn't look absolutely ridiculous.

it really doesn't.

then again i'm part of the 'stance' movement so take from that what you will.

that particular example is running less camber in the front than a V8 Supercar racer does.

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 29 2012, 02:02 PM

QUOTE (MattW @ 48 minutes, 40 seconds ago)

it really doesn't.

then again i'm part of the 'stance' movement so take from that what you will.

that particular example is running less camber in the front than a V8 Supercar racer does.

Alright, good point - different strokes for different folks.

Posted by: Yoshida Seiji Jun 29 2012, 02:27 PM

I have way too many to add. Here's one I really like though.
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That was a crazy run.

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 29 2012, 02:57 PM

Did you pull a Kawabata?

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CK94zCXsKI&feature=related )

Posted by: Yoshida Seiji Jun 29 2012, 03:09 PM

No. More of a Matt Powers.

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGoQQb2GqSM )

Killed my driver side coilover, and some other random suspension bits.

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 29 2012, 03:10 PM

QUOTE (Yoshida Seiji @ 1 minute, 17 seconds ago)

No. More of a Matt Powers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGoQQb2GqSM
Killed my driver side coilover, and some other random suspension bits.

Damn, sorry to hear that.

Posted by: MattW Jun 29 2012, 04:45 PM

QUOTE (Yoshida Seiji @ 1 hour, 35 minutes ago)

No. More of a Matt Powers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGoQQb2GqSM
Killed my driver side coilover, and some other random suspension bits.

lmao the guy filming this is high as a fuckin kite

Posted by: Hachi_Roku Jun 29 2012, 05:59 PM

One photo from my first Auto-X event back in April. I was working the day of the event after this one, but I'm thinking of going back since I upgraded my suspension from stock since the photo. Credit to the guy that took it (since I never really got pics of my car taken at meets I've been to)
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Posted by: sideways Jun 29 2012, 11:03 PM

I can only hope at this point that ill be adding my own photos here of the Z when I get back to the US this november/december. Fingers crossed

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Yea... I like Mazda's...

Posted by: Yoshida Seiji Jun 30 2012, 06:17 AM

What ever happened to that Miata? rofl

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 30 2012, 06:47 AM

This thread seems high-priority enough, so I've pinned it.

Posted by: backalleyracer Jun 30 2012, 01:21 PM

QUOTE (Yoshida Seiji @ 7 hours, 3 minutes ago)

What ever happened to that Miata? rofl

boughit it fro $500

sold it for 1k

Posted by: Yoshida Seiji Jul 8 2012, 06:04 AM

QUOTE (backalleyracer @ Jun 30 2012, 01:21 PM)

boughit it fro $500

sold it for 1k

Like a boss.

From yesterday. Throwin' down against Doug Van Den Brink.
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Posted by: JKaiba Jul 19 2012, 01:15 PM

I accidentally the whole wrong thread.... My post has been moved to the Dope cars thread.

Posted by: Skyracer Aug 28 2012, 08:46 AM

Me and my car at Swedish Timeattack Series 2012

http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery_image.php?user=262&image=1754354

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Posted by: BeBop86 Sep 4 2012, 10:05 PM

Not a Toyota and not a "track day" (it was an autocross), but here's my car

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Posted by: MetalMan777 Oct 10 2012, 05:52 PM

I know this is for photos, but I figure it's a more relevant thread than the non-personal videos thread.

YOUTUBE ( http://youtu.be/IsUGz824lvw )

Posted by: lotteman Oct 24 2012, 12:07 AM

Woops didnt see this thread and posted some of my track photos in another thread. bleh nothing wrong with reposting right?

Dont judge me and my tape.
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heres some video footage of me and first time at streets of willow

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oHNuLuKqhU&list=UUuUpT-QfhzsBR9SVYIgqoqQ&index=2&feature=plcp )

^you get to see an awesome b16 type r powered mini and a little sideways action at 5:25min. No thanks to my crap spring rates of course. 2.3hz suspension frequency on street tires ftl

Posted by: RedsunsF1 Nov 11 2012, 08:56 PM

Very nice shot. Ill need to post pictures of our track days. We race here at Miller Motorsport park in Utah.

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Posted by: SolidSTI Jan 3 2013, 05:35 PM

Does the AutoX parking area count?

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Posted by: lotteman Apr 3 2013, 11:01 PM

just came back from a track day over the weekend and also neglected to post pics from a trackday i did back in january! so here you go!

This is me at Streets of Willow in Cali driving the counter clockwise config. First time getting some dorifto action! Of course i got in trouble for this but it was worth it

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This is from the track day i did just this past weekend. Same track but in the opposite direction. Some david and goliath action right here!

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And heres my car looking pretty in the paddock. No masking tape because i kinda dont care anymore:P
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Posted by: Rudy Apr 3 2013, 11:25 PM

Ah, good old Ryuuichi... I loved that boy.
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Posted by: Nomake Wan Apr 4 2013, 07:23 AM

Roll, baby, roll.

Posted by: awddrifter Apr 16 2013, 01:10 AM

I went to a Drift Practice session at Fuji Speedway last week. It was held on the Gymkhana course, and they set up 8 different courses with pylons throughout the day.
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One great thing was that the organizer provided tires and wheels for FREE!!!

I went through two sets of rear tires

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I thought I did okay for my first time drifting an FR car, I managed to link a lot of the corners while drifting. I'm going again this weekend! I'm going to keep going every weekend (or so) until I have confidence I can drift well on the touge without crashing... my long term goal is to be able to do something like this:

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOC3ONcGnxA )

Also, on the same day, I stopped by here on the way to Fuji Speedway, it is only about 20 minutes away:
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Recognize it? It is Nagao-touge (’·”ö“») from 5th stage eps 4, 5, 6.

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As you can tell, it is still quite heavily drifted on «

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Posted by: MetalMan777 Apr 16 2013, 01:25 PM

I love those pictures of the exact locations from the Anime. Did you spot those or are they well known?

Posted by: awddrifter Apr 16 2013, 07:41 PM

^
I'm not sure if they are "well known" or not, but they are quite hard to miss. I just remembered those spots when I was driving it. The parking lot and yellow gate are right at the start of the uphill, and the •xŽmŒ©’ƒ‰® building is at the summit.

Posted by: Orisue Apr 16 2013, 10:58 PM

QUOTE (lotteman @ Oct 24 2012, 12:07 AM)

Woops didnt see this thread and posted some of my track photos in another thread. bleh nothing wrong with reposting right?

Dont judge me and my tape.
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heres some video footage of me and first time at streets of willow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oHNuLuKqhU&list=UUuUpT-QfhzsBR9SVYIgqoqQ&index=2&feature=plcp
^you get to see an awesome b16 type r powered mini and a little sideways action at 5:25min. No thanks to my crap spring rates of course. 2.3hz suspension frequency on street tires ftl

Yeahhh!! ADAMS!

Posted by: lotteman Apr 18 2013, 04:30 PM

QUOTE (Orisue @ Apr 16 2013, 10:58 PM)

Yeahhh!! ADAMS!

cool to see we have some locals here

Posted by: RedsunsF1 Apr 18 2013, 04:56 PM

Amazing pictures, its awesome to see the locations in real life!! Jelly..

Posted by: awddrifter May 22 2013, 02:45 AM

So I went to drift practice again at the Fuji Speedway gymkhana course this week.
This is the only picture I took, because I was too busy drifting the whole day to take pics

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Both people in the pits next to me were really friendly. I got over 100 runs in since not many people were there (it was a tuesday).

Here's a funny video I shot though, one of the female staff members drives a 180sx, and has her handbrake set up so that it plays the "godfather" theme whenever you yank it

YOUTUBE ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYISCKz3K54 )

Notice the Initial D cupholder?

It's hard to hear in the video, but it's the same horn as this one:

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEnK4Hywj2k )

I've improved a lot even though I've only gone for 3 days now (I went 2 weeks ago too, in addition to my post above. It was really rainy...) I spin rarely, and my angle is pretty good. I'm just kinda slow in my speed, and not very good at taking a proper line yet... I kinda let the car control me...

Posted by: Dr.Ift Jun 23 2013, 12:02 PM

YOUTUBE ( http://youtu.be/rp-Xsw8S1r4 )

Here is my first day at a track at Istanbul Park.

Although it was my first trackday, I tried to do my best.

I felt that I needed LOTS of skill development, and my 100hp car was too underpowered for an F1 circuit.

Because it's too fun to give up, and I can't buy a new car, I plan to slowly tune my car, starting from good springs&coilovers, better brake pads, a good seat that has adequate side support and such.

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Posted by: Trinom Jun 27 2013, 10:20 AM

My first track day with my silver Bird on our smallest circuit in Hradec Králové. It was great and it was very cheap. Please note, that these cars are very rare here, in Europe.

All these photos were probably taken during timed laps, because I don't see any other car at the track that time.
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In PlechCup (analogy to lemons races) I finished second which was perfect to me. I didn't expect this result. BTW, my buddy with BMW E30 made his timed lap only 0.3s faster (but he didn't comply with PlechCup rules - his car was too expensive

Posted by: psychoazn Aug 13 2013, 02:19 PM

My Turn

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Posted by: awddrifter Aug 16 2013, 01:38 AM

I love seeing the bodyroll pics in this thread

^
and wow, those are some hot brakes on that FR-S/86! How many laps did it take for them to get that hot? Are they stock?

I went drifting yesterday for the first time at Fuji Drift Park. It was the first time I ever drifted at a "track", I've only ever drifted in large, open spaces with pylons before (gymkhana courses).
About 80 people were there, here's a pic in one direction:
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Some interesting cars were there. Here's a Toyota 86 with a SARD kit:
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an itasha turned up to drift:

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A strawberry-faced Sileighty. I love these:
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There were about 5 female drifters there. This one was really hot, and her car was hot too

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This guy's girlfriend was really good at drifting and was super hot, he was a noob drifter though.
What a lucky bastard...

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They split us into 8 groups, divided by skill level. I was surprised when I was put into the 4th group, since I am a noob. Apparently ~30% of the people there were drifting for the first, second, or 3rd time. I guess everyone in Japan aren't already super-skilled drifters, huh?

Here's a video of one of my runs.
It's in 3D, btw. I shot it with a 3D camera:

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJfFQgt6XIA )

Run 2:

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW8T5Sa1l9E )

Posted by: psychoazn Aug 16 2013, 02:22 PM

QUOTE (awddrifter @ Today, 1:38 AM)

I love seeing the bodyroll pics in this thread

^
and wow, those are some hot brakes on that FR-S/86! How many laps did it take for them to get that hot? Are they stock?

Just two laps.

AP Racing CP8350 calipers with 299x32 rotors.

Posted by: psychoazn Sep 5 2013, 07:59 AM

Another one.

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Posted by: awddrifter Jan 21 2014, 12:44 AM

Wow... this thread is dead!!
Do not many IDW members track their car? Or maybe they just don't want to post here?

Anyways, I've been to a few track days over the past few months.

In November, I took my car to the gymkhana course at Fuji for some drift practice (in a wide, open area):
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On Jan 3rd, I went to Fuji again, but this time to the Drift course.
I installed a new GP Sports front bumper in December.
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There was nothing wrong with my old Impul front bumper, I just didn't like the look of it. It will be my spare for if I crash while drifting.
I also installed a Profec boost controller and a Blitz FMIC.

For some reason, there were A LOT of itashas there (from two separate drift teams). They were all good at drifting, too.
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This guy broke his left rear lower control arm in two...

Ryousuke was there!!!

Also, saw this "Lightning Strikes" S15 there.
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He said he has done a lot of engine work since it was last featured in a US magazine some time ago, it now makes ~800hp:
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Here it is along with my car, a white "Mazora" Vertex Edge-kitted S15, and another white S15 outside the 7-11 at lake Ashinoko (I know the picture is terrible....):
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I rode passenger in the blue S15 up a mountain pass in Hakone, and almost shat my pants.

Then, most recently, I went to Mobara Twin Circuit on Jan 19th for the "SR Meeting", where only cars with SR-series engines were allowed:
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This TEPS Racing Service "Ika Musume" S14.5 was there. The sign in the window says "A child is driving":
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Interior:

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It was driven by the owner of TEPS. He has some amazing drifting skills:
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This Mitsuoka Le-Seyde was also there:
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If you look closely, you will notice that it's built on an S15 chassis. Here's the engine:
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This Nissan Serena was insane, the interior was gutted and he was running an SR20DET:
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Some action pics:
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Here's a video from the event I took:

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARHLtT4ApLM )

Note: If you can't turn off the 3D because of Youtube's broken 3D system, switch to "No Glasses" then "Left Only" in the 3D options menu.

The guy in the Shakugan no Shana S15 from team Destination won a new GT28RS (Disco Potato) turbo at the event in Mobara, lucky!!!
I won two brand new 18" 9.5jj 5x114.3 +12 Work Emotion XT7 wheels there though, so I shouldn't complain...

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They have no chance of fitting on my car without a widebody kit though, so anyone want to buy them?

Also, I have all of those pictures in 3D (shot with my 3D camera) if anyone wants them.... I posted the 2D versions since probably not too many people here have stereoscopic 3D setups on their computers like me.

Next up? Probably Fuji again in February...

Posted by: backalleyracer Jan 21 2014, 01:05 AM

how much you want for them?

PM me

Posted by: Banken Jan 21 2014, 04:11 AM

awddrifter, keep that shit off the touge. You'll end up killing yourself or someone else. If you've got the money to buy an S15 you've got the money to pay for legal track days.

Posted by: Spaz Jan 21 2014, 09:29 AM

QUOTE (Banken @ 5 hours, 18 minutes ago)

awddrifter, keep that shit off the touge. You'll end up killing yourself or someone else. If you've got the money to buy an S15 you've got the money to pay for legal track days.

He edited the post, so whatever he said is gone. If you could quote things like that in the future, that'd be awesome.

Posted by: awddrifter Jan 21 2014, 01:57 PM

QUOTE (Banken @ 9 hours, 46 minutes ago)

awddrifter, keep that shit off the touge. You'll end up killing yourself or someone else. If you've got the money to buy an S15 you've got the money to pay for legal track days.

Have I ever posted anything anywhere that has shown that I have drifted on the touge? I never have, and I won't. It's simply too dangerous, illegal, and not worth it. I've driven quickly (grip) on the touge a few times a while ago though, but I don't do that anymore. Too many unknowns, too many chances for an incident, and not worth it.

I don't know why you decided to attack me all of a sudden.

QUOTE

He edited the post, so whatever he said is gone. If you could quote things like that in the future, that'd be awesome.

I didn't remove anything about driving on the touge, I only edited my post to add more pictures.

Also, I found someone that will trade me some parts I want for my wheels, so they aren't for sale anymore. Sorry...

Posted by: Banken Jan 22 2014, 02:47 AM

Your post indicated that you intended to drift on the touge. Don't. It's not an attack.

Posted by: awddrifter May 16 2014, 09:35 AM

^
I don't plan on ever drifting on the touge, so no need to worry

I went to Fuji Doripa again about a month and a half ago:
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but... I started to get bored with Fuji Doripa, so I decided to go to Nikko Circuit 3 weeks ago:
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I rode passenger in this Drift Muscle machine for about 10 minutes at Nikko, which was fun:
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It was my first time ever at Nikko circuit. Until then, I had only drifted at Fuji ~6 times and at Mobara once.
Also, here is an in-car video I took at Nikko:

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lebA5cYXXc )

On the way home that night from Nikko, I stopped at Daikoku PA. I saw this line of FDs, so I had to stop and chat (and take pics) with them

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Remember that car above? It's the RE Amemiya "Touge King" from a few years ago on Best Motoring. The owner is in his 20s (that's him in the picture above). I should have asked him what he does for a living!

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_gP61y-_Vk )

Next stop will be Honjo circuit 2 weeks from now, and then after that will be Tsukuba 1000

EDIT: fixed video link

Posted by: D33DO_R32 Jun 5 2014, 10:04 PM

really amazing pictures and driving guys, I hope I can be like you guys one day

Posted by: Spaz Jun 6 2014, 08:51 AM

QUOTE (D33DO_R32 @ Today, 1:04 AM)

really amazing pictures and driving guys, I hope I can be like you guys one day

Track days are a blast, but you definitely pay for it. If you've got the passion though, there's always a way.

Me, Grappler, and my father are headed to one this evening, actually.

Posted by: D33DO_R32 Jun 7 2014, 11:27 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Yesterday, 8:51 AM)

Track days are a blast, but you definitely pay for it. If you've got the passion though, there's always a way.

yes, I hope I will own a car and go do trackday one day when I am successful

btw nice Evo Spaz

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Posted by: Spaz Jun 8 2014, 06:59 PM

QUOTE (D33DO_R32 @ Today, 2:27 AM)

yes, I hope I will own a car and go do trackday one day when I am successful

btw nice Evo Spaz

It's a great thing to strive for for sure, because it can still be more affordable than you think. There are a few less active members here with what basically amount to a normal car that have plenty of fun on the track. Just set aside some cash for brakes and tires.

And thank you, sir!

Posted by: chillined Jun 14 2014, 10:25 PM

I'm just going to leave this here...
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Probably THE worst way to get into motorsports, time attack racing. It was my first time on the track, and it was fun and all, but I got plagued with the infamous GC gas tank slosh... Would stall everytime after a long right hander and hairpin left...

Didn't do too bad, was beating a GD WRX in my class. Decided to reset my ECU and was running 12AFR's (This is a whole another story by the way. Accessport decided to take a dump a few days before by spewing smoke out of the usb and OBD2 ports). Called it a day and took it as a great experience. Best of all? First track day with a car that I completely built, and I got to drive her home

Can't beat that experience!

Will definitely go to another track day, but I'll definitely need to do a STI (or maybe just any GD) gas tank swap and just give'r.

Oh and by the way? If you want to be competitive in time attack, DO NOT RUN 380 treadwear tires. These Ziex's suck some major dick. lol

Posted by: Spaz Jun 15 2014, 09:52 AM

LOL, quite a crash course it sounds like! Not quite like MY crash course, but I took it a bit literal.

Anyway, good to hear that you're having fun with the car finally.

Posted by: Wufei Jul 16 2014, 09:17 AM

QUOTE (chillined @ Jun 14 2014, 10:25 PM)

Always glad to see another track guy

Which track was this? We compete all over SoCal & AZ (and coming to NorCal soon too!)

My car competing in http://www.RedlineTimeAttack.com & Nitto Tire XS AWD Competition. Follow on http://fb.com/LSLMotorsports & http://instagr.am/LSLMotorsports for more!

https://www.facebook.com/go2id/photos/607491502704512&set=pb.468882219898775.-2207520000.1405537889.&type=3&theater

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http://instagram.com/p/qhIRbBlkt8

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This past weekend...

Posted by: Spaz Oct 28 2014, 08:27 AM

QUOTE (DeeezNuuuts83 @ Yesterday, 8:37 PM)

http://oi61.tinypic.com/28u0n6f.jpg
This past weekend...

Hanging out with Aaron?

Posted by: DeeezNuuuts83 Oct 28 2014, 08:39 AM

I don't know an aaron

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Posted by: case Nov 5 2014, 07:51 PM

backalleyracer on here, he works at Exotics. if you'd gone a bit further you'd have been at my old workplace, Dream Racing, lol.

I kinda miss competing in Redline events, but the last time I did I spent way too much on tires and Roger in his Evo always kicked my arse (and not always by small margins). I don't think the 'ole FC will really be competitive in any class, as much as I'd love running it it's just destined for track days.

Posted by: THE_HONDA_CG2 Nov 6 2014, 08:52 PM

QUOTE (case @ Yesterday, 8:51 PM)

Sometimes I get jealous when I hear about all the nice cars that backalleyracer drives. It makes me tempted to hit him up next time I go to Vegas and ask if he can hook a brother up with some discounts because I'm poor as hell.

I never knew you worked at Dream Racing either. Man, I'm friends with some pretty cool people who do pretty amazing things...

Posted by: DeeezNuuuts83 Nov 7 2014, 06:11 AM

Mine was at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana

Posted by: backalleyracer Nov 13 2014, 09:24 PM

Yea I don't work at the Fontana track - come to Vegas and see what the cars can do on a better track

and you know for damn sure if you ever wanted to come out here I would hook you up Carol!!

Posted by: DeeezNuuuts83 Nov 14 2014, 08:15 AM

Do you know any of the guys at Fontana? If so, I knew Kevin Madsen from college. He recognized me when I got there and hooked up some extra laps and stuff.

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Posted by: GoP-Demon Nov 25 2014, 06:23 AM

Got an s2k this year and learned how to track.

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Posted by: Spaz Nov 25 2014, 09:18 AM

Is it March yet?

Ugh, so ready for next season.

Posted by: MetalMan777 Nov 25 2014, 08:59 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Today, 12:18 PM)

Is it March yet?

Ugh, so ready for next season.

I am so not ready. But when it happens, I will be spending many many many dollars on tires.

Posted by: Rudy Nov 25 2014, 11:00 PM

I miss track days so much, but in my current car, I think I'd be pushing the limits of "run what you brung"

It sucks not having enough disposable income to field a second car.

Posted by: D33DO_R32 Nov 26 2014, 12:20 AM

hi guys does posting go-karting photos count as track day photos? thanks

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Posted by: RalliKai Nov 26 2014, 07:06 AM

I look forward to taking my 3 to the track or in this case, the parking lot after I get my financial situation stabilized again. Not sure how she'll do on mediocre all-seasons, should be interesting.

Posted by: sideways Nov 26 2014, 09:15 AM

QUOTE (chillined @ Jun 14 2014, 11:25 PM)

I'm just going to leave this here...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10410572_241658006033768_4504826274345820409_n.jpg

Probably THE worst way to get into motorsports, time attack racing. It was my first time on the track, and it was fun and all, but I got plagued with the infamous GC gas tank slosh... Would stall everytime after a long right hander and hairpin left...

Didn't do too bad, was beating a GD WRX in my class. Decided to reset my ECU and was running 12AFR's (This is a whole another story by the way. Accessport decided to take a dump a few days before by spewing smoke out of the usb and OBD2 ports). Called it a day and took it as a great experience. Best of all? First track day with a car that I completely built, and I got to drive her home

I know im way way way way late on this post. way late. But IF you havent addressed this issue..

Might I suggest a fuel surge tank? Very cheap, very easy, and ridiculously effective for fueling.

Posted by: Spaz Nov 26 2014, 09:15 AM

QUOTE (D33DO_R32 @ 8 hours, 55 minutes ago)

hi guys does posting go-karting photos count as track day photos? thanks

I don't see why not!

I'm just waiting for next year's rules and schedule to be released: http://driveusca.com/

Posted by: Rudy Nov 26 2014, 09:20 AM

I wonder if anyone actually has track dayed a panther platform...

Posted by: GoP-Demon Nov 26 2014, 12:13 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 2 hours, 58 minutes ago)

I don't see why not!

I'm just waiting for next year's rules and schedule to be released: http://driveusca.com/

cool. I just do lapping days. Not good enough and too poor for any competitions.

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Posted by: D33DO_R32 Nov 27 2014, 04:07 AM

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Me on the starting grid when I have my Gokart race on November 22nd

start from pole position and manage to keep the lead until the finish line

I will post more photos later on since my friend now has the rest of the photos and he is too busy to be interupted with his work with

Posted by: Spaz Nov 27 2014, 12:08 PM

QUOTE (GoP-Demon @ Yesterday, 3:13 PM)

cool. I just do lapping days. Not good enough and too poor for any competitions.

The lapping days I've done have always been on competition weekends, so it was a pretty easy transition for me, though I really only at this point have HSA (High Speed Autox, or standing start) experience. Making the jump to USCA for this next year is going to be interesting as it'll be my first time running timed hot laps.

I want to get to at least 4 USCA events to try to get into the Vegas Invitational on points standings next year, I want to go to one #GRIDLIFE event, preferably the Track Battle event in September, and I'd like to at least crew a Chumpcar or WRL race as well. Also, MN Time Attack has two events for next year, which are going to be HSA style events. Those are local and should be easy to get to, and of course I'm going to be at both Proving Grounds events again.

So 10 or so events if I can help it, for competition. I'll be doing the usual lapping days at the community college as well for shakedowns.

I'm guessing though that I'll have to cut some of that out, probably #GRIDLIFE and chump if I had to choose.

Posted by: Rudy Nov 27 2014, 04:36 PM

For my local track, he difference between an educational event and just open track day is like $100,making an already prohibitive event nearly unaffordable if I plan on doing it more than 4 times a racing season...

Posted by: Spaz Nov 29 2014, 04:14 PM

Yeah, I'm banking on getting a promotion at work, and the preliminary step of me taking over the responsibilities of that role is already underway so my fingers are crossed that it happens in time to sufficiently bolster the budget.

Posted by: D33DO_R32 Dec 2 2014, 05:48 AM

As promised I will post other photos from my Karting race

This is me preparing myself for the race

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Me with other racers (note: the guy who used the black mate shark helmet is twin_drift, I wonder why he's not active in the forum anymore)

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unintentionally going sideways

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Almost losing control of the Kart on the final lap (note: take a closer look at my right hand)

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Thanks to God I manage to win and make it through the next round that day

Posted by: JKaiba Mar 2 2015, 11:07 PM

I am the pilot of my car,
cast iron is my engine, dry carbon is my aero,
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I have navigated over a thousand apexes,
unknown to fanboys, nor known to the US market,
have withstood tread loss to perfect many corners
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yet those tires, will never grip anything,
So as I pray, unlimited grip works!
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FLAT OUT... That is how I drive my cars... FLAT OUT ( for the people who don't get that joke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8)
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Posted by: Nomake Wan Mar 3 2015, 02:23 AM

God damn, dude. That's so pro I don't even know what to do with myself. Why must you be so cool?

Posted by: Spaz Mar 3 2015, 09:36 AM

SOOOOOOON!

Posted by: Sensation! Mar 3 2015, 04:04 PM

"Hello, this is J's Pizza. Just letting you know; We Deliver "

Looks like you had a fun day, we really need to hold an IDW track day one of these days.

Posted by: tappedby_sway May 23 2015, 01:08 AM

Oh man, those tracks look super fun to drive on! and GO-KARTTTTSSSS!!!!!

Here's some of me sliding around

(when I was still running 17s...)
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(before her new paint)
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(new paint!)
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Posted by: GoP-Demon May 25 2015, 12:10 PM

One last time at my home track before I moved. Oh the memories.

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mIGeSgZm6E )

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DheBuJitVyI&feature=youtu.be )

Posted by: Mr. Shine May 25 2015, 02:07 PM

It's been far too long since I've bothered getting to the track and I really need to get back into it.

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Posted by: Sensation! May 25 2015, 10:36 PM

Always cool to see a s14 that isn't sliding around.

Posted by: tappedby_sway May 26 2015, 04:38 AM

Mr. Shine, it's so pretty!

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Posted by: Mr. Shine May 26 2015, 04:00 PM

It was definitely a very attractive performer on the track, though I can't confirm it didn't spend some time sliding around elsewhere on the track!

Posted by: tappedby_sway May 31 2015, 07:19 AM

It's an s-chassis, you gotta slide it at some point!

- Besides, it's the most fun you can have in a car. Bang doors and flip the guy off next to you then have a beer after! Hehehe!

Posted by: GoP-Demon Jun 2 2015, 05:44 PM

not my picture, but theres an initial D like road near me with a double hair pin

Forks of the Credit.

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq-jccdqsxc&feature=youtu.be )

and the street view... this will be my new "track"

https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.802024,-79.997565,3a,75y,182.91h,67.42t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sj6aw8enLfmzUwpf1s102Xw!2e0!6m1!1e1

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 4 2015, 03:14 PM

QUOTE (GoP-Demon @ Jun 2 2015, 09:44 PM)

http://www.pfaffauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/forkscredit.png

not my picture, but theres an initial D like road near me with a double hair pin

Forks of the Credit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq-jccdqsxc&feature=youtu.be

and the street view... this will be my new "track"

https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.802024,-79.997565,3a,75y,182.91h,67.42t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sj6aw8enLfmzUwpf1s102Xw!2e0!6m1!1e1

Is that you in the video?

Posted by: GoP-Demon Jun 5 2015, 03:40 AM

yah why

Posted by: Tessou Jun 5 2015, 01:54 PM

QUOTE (GoP-Demon @ Today, 7:40 AM)

yah why

• Videos of illegal street racing are prohibited. Posting a video depicting dangerous/reckless driving behavior will result in an actual warning.

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Posted by: Sensation! Jun 5 2015, 02:29 PM

QUOTE (Tessou @ 35 minutes, 1 seconds ago)

• Videos of illegal street racing are prohibited. Posting a video depicting dangerous/reckless driving behavior will result in an actual warning.

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Didn't look like dangerous or reckless driving to me. He stayed on his side of the road and took turns within reasonable speed limits; he was on the brakes for half the video. I've seen minivans take roads like this faster, and that's in a daily commute.

He did the right thing and just wanted to show off a couple corners on a local road, no biggie.

Posted by: Tessou Jun 5 2015, 02:57 PM

It was reported, so we had to review it.

Before anybody makes a snide comment about me being out of my element or some other stupid shit.

Posted by: kyonpalm Jun 5 2015, 03:49 PM

QUOTE (Sensation! @ 1 hour, 19 minutes ago)

This. For public record, there was a warn given to the post mistakenly but was reversed immediately. No street racing here, no warn.

That said, please don't think any public road is your personal track. I'd like to think you know better, but the implication of your post suggests otherwise.

Posted by: Sensation! Jun 5 2015, 04:38 PM

QUOTE (Tessou @ 1 hour, 40 minutes ago)

Before anybody makes a snide comment about me being out of my element or some other stupid shit.

You were out of your element there, here's some stupid shit.

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Posted by: GoP-Demon Sep 8 2015, 02:50 AM

finally got back on a track. Saw an exotec.

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toronto motorsports park is kind of a jungle compared to calabogie.

Posted by: tappedby_sway Nov 7 2015, 12:27 PM

WHOO! It's been a long time since i posted in this forum! The drift season (for me) is over with for the year, so I have time to sit back and nerd out. Here's some pics from my local track 5 Flags, NOLA, and Orlando. I'll have some more posted up later when more pics come out.

Sitting in Kelsey Rowling's Formula Drift car at OSW in Orlando next to Pat Goodin and waiting to shred!

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Me doing a wedding burnout at NOLA!!
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Me at my local track at 5 Flags...the noodles were a fun touch (this one is a link bc the picture is HUGE)
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Posted by: Nomake Wan Nov 7 2015, 06:52 PM

Wow, welcome back around! I wonder if you've managed to meet one of our admins. Kyonpalm's in the Florida area, so.

Keep it sideways!

Posted by: Seri Nov 8 2015, 04:27 AM

Pfft. One of our mods, too.

Anyway, welcome back! I've recently developed a little crush of sorts on the S cars, so glad to see more of yours.

Posted by: Nomake Wan Nov 8 2015, 05:19 AM

QUOTE (Miura Seri @ 52 minutes, 42 seconds ago)

Pfft. One of our mods, too.

Anyway, welcome back! I've recently developed a little crush of sorts on the S cars, so glad to see more of yours.

>Location: Update Profile

I forget sometimes, okay!

Posted by: Seri Nov 8 2015, 05:28 AM

I was going to double check the Clannad location, and completely forgot to. Thanks for the reminder.

Posted by: tappedby_sway Nov 8 2015, 01:10 PM

Hey! No, I haven't met them yet. Where in FL??

Posted by: Seri Nov 8 2015, 03:13 PM

I'm from Ft. Lauderdale myself.

Posted by: xiao Nov 9 2015, 09:47 AM

QUOTE (tappedby_sway @ Yesterday, 3:10 PM)

Hey! No, I haven't met them yet. Where in FL??

My little sis lives in Miami with her hubby. If you're ever in the 305 shoot me a PM, and I'll tell her to go make ya some taquitos~

Welcome back Sway, keep it lateralus man!

>>>

Posted by: tappedby_sway Nov 9 2015, 02:53 PM

I'm not a big mexican food fan, but thanks for the offer.

Ya'll live in actual Florida. I'm up in the fucking panhandle aka lower alabama. haha. idk when I'll be back down that way, but it'll be next year, that's for sure. Most likely for any events at OSW

Posted by: xiao Nov 9 2015, 08:47 PM

QUOTE (tappedby_sway @ 5 hours, 53 minutes ago)

Neither is she, but I love making her suffer!

All our family's pretty big time weebs when it comes to dining out actually, myself probably the biggest~ xD

Oi, there ain't nothin' wrong with the panhandle grl. My love for jets came from watching ~~Top☆Gun~~ Pensacola - Wings of Gold!!

Posted by: tappedby_sway Nov 10 2015, 05:16 AM

QUOTE (Yoshida Seiji @ Jun 29 2012, 03:09 PM)

No. More of a Matt Powers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGoQQb2GqSM
Killed my driver side coilover, and some other random suspension bits.

I fucking love Powers. <3 Future ex-hubby

Posted by: takumizim Nov 10 2015, 07:06 AM

Hi guys,so cool to see all your guys photos on the trackday, So this is one of my photo for the track day event in Malaysia, i got KE70 toyota but that can't managed for the track day since the car not prepared for the track day i use my other car..actually this is my first car Perodua viva for malaysian but when in japan it will converted to Daihatsu mira Avy, well the look is inspired from initial d, have tuned a lot for this car, it was not that fast, but the torque was great and its really fun car,manage to winning the podium with the same category.

**Sorry for my spelling error,I'm not good in english*

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Posted by: DeeezNuuuts83 Apr 23 2016, 08:54 PM

Tracked a 911 GT3 earlier today... will post pics when they are available.

Posted by: Nomake Wan Apr 23 2016, 10:40 PM

Deez, welcome back, man!

Posted by: DeeezNuuuts83 Apr 25 2016, 09:29 PM

Pics from this past Saturday:

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I tracked a 458 in October 2014, and I can honestly say that I enjoyed the GT3 a lot more.

Posted by: Spaz Apr 26 2016, 09:19 PM

QUOTE (DeeezNuuuts83 @ Yesterday, 12:29 AM)

I tracked a 458 in October 2014, and I can honestly say that I enjoyed the GT3 a lot more.

The 458 is generally regarded as a fairly raw and dialed car, but it somehow doesn't surprise me that the GT3 even better.

Posted by: DeeezNuuuts83 Apr 27 2016, 07:04 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 9 hours, 45 minutes ago)

The 458 is generally regarded as a fairly raw and dialed car, but it somehow doesn't surprise me that the GT3 even better.

Both cars are easy to drive fast, but getting the GT3 to 9/10ths and 10/10ths takes some finesse, but there is a huge difference between there and 8/10ths. You really had to pay attention to your braking to not lose too much grip on the front tires, more so than any other car I've driven before.

If I go to law school, I am making this car a priority when I get out.

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Posted by: JKaiba Mar 29 2017, 01:44 PM

Some late photos from Laguna Seca's R's Day.

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GTFO my way Hako and R34... So slow!

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The J deep in thought... while his wife does all the actual prepwork to his vehicle and gear.
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Full lock slide at the Andretti Hairpin, in the rain, filmed from my helmet and another R32 GT-R.
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Posted by: Nomake Wan Mar 29 2017, 05:02 PM

That full lock slide was so boss. You handled it like a champ considering how suddenly it came on. Props!

Posted by: xiao Mar 31 2017, 12:16 PM

QUOTE (JKaiba @ Mar 29 2017, 03:44 PM)

Is that the Kiki's Delivery Service cat in chibi form~??

Posted by: JKaiba Mar 31 2017, 01:15 PM

QUOTE (xiao @ 59 minutes, 12 seconds ago)

Is that the Kiki's Delivery Service cat in chibi form~??

https://www.sanrio.com/pages/character-goodies-chococat

Posted by: xiao Mar 31 2017, 01:22 PM

QUOTE (JKaiba @ 7 minutes, 34 seconds ago)

https://www.sanrio.com/pages/character-goodies-chococat

Knew I recognized that kitten-gurumi from somewhere!

d'oh!

Posted by: Spaz Mar 31 2017, 06:07 PM

Surprise full lock slides are far from fun.

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_F_X-BEVxE )

Posted by: xiao Apr 1 2017, 07:38 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Yesterday, 8:07 PM)

Surprise full lock slides are far from fun.

Hella nice power slide!

I always thought if you're going fast enough, you don't have to cross your hands over ... just let the steering wheel do its own spinning.

If there's anything I hate more than putting my hands at 3 and 9 o'clock, it's putting them even further up or all-out crossing them over like your vid. I keep mine at 4 and 8.

Granted when I've driven fast & have caused a slide on a turn, it's a slide created by momentum rather than a power slide. That and I don't drive to be fast ~ he who shall be last shall be ... yadda yadda yadda user posted image

Posted by: Spaz Apr 2 2017, 06:26 PM

That was actually an off-power slide, tires were too cold and when the rear end unloaded and the diff unlocked it allowed the momentum of the rear end to cause it to race the front end through the corner. And that's one of the very rare occasions I've had to cross my arms over on track. Most of the time it's a simple countersteer with the same hand placement, like my almost bad moment in Atlanta last year in this aptly named video.

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYlZQfiX7AI )

Posted by: xiao Apr 2 2017, 09:24 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 2 hours, 54 minutes ago)

Holy moly man you got some air on that right turn ~

Countersteer was super smooth tho' & that black Nomex suit looks pretty sweet.

Wish I could ride shotgun with you some day, those wooo's! are straight out of a FN2187 tie-fighter scene!

Posted by: Spaz Apr 4 2017, 02:00 PM

QUOTE (xiao @ Yesterday, 12:24 AM)

Holy moly man you got some air on that right turn ~

Countersteer was super smooth tho' & that black Nomex suit looks pretty sweet.

Wish I could ride shotgun with you some day, those wooo's! are straight out of a FN2187 tie-fighter scene!

That curb really upset the car that lap at the higher speed, it was less upsetting a few mph slower.

And next time I race down in TX I'll let you know. I'm definitely not afraid to let the adrenaline out vocally!

Posted by: Nomake Wan Apr 4 2017, 07:22 PM

QUOTE (xiao @ Apr 1 2017, 07:38 AM)

If there's anything I hate more than putting my hands at 3 and 9 o'clock, it's putting them even further up or all-out crossing them over like your vid. I keep mine at 4 and 8.

I...

*tries to visualize these hand positions*

...what?

Posted by: xiao Apr 5 2017, 06:37 AM

QUOTE (Nomake Wan @ Yesterday, 9:22 PM)

I...

*tries to visualize these hand positions*

...what?

A proper racing instructor will https://youtube.com/watch?v=KwERsRYSQT4&t=38 (I couldn't find the English version of that episode

) tell you to place your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock for optimum steering control. Anything else and they will want to kick you off of the car & track for being a crazy rookie.

I ... cannot stand to be so tensed-up & driving like I've got a devil poking me while I'm steering. I don't like proper racing posture.

So when I need to induce a full wheel lock slide I maintain my hands at 4 and 8 o'clock as usual and flick the wheel to the left, then do extremely minimal countersteer, and adjust the car back into place through throttle control ...

I feel like I'm juggling a baby when I've got my hands at 4 and 8, as opposed to taming a lion when I have them at 3 and 9 or further up. It's smooth, it's elegant, it's delicate, it's fun, it's effortless, and most importantly it's slow.

But that's the difference between racing and sliding ~ one's to be fast, the other's to look kewl mang! user posted image

Proper hand posture 3 & 9:

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xiao's crazy ass hand placement @ 4 & 8:

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Posted by: Spaz Apr 6 2017, 06:41 PM

4 and 8 was actually taught for a bit in driver's ed across the nation, god only knows why. The common theme I've heard for the logic behind 10-2 and 8-4 (both of which are equally inadequate for car control) is that at 9-3, your thumbs are hooked around the wheel better, allowing them to be broken when the airbag deploys. This is patently false. As someone who instructs teen car control schools put on by my dealership group in conjunction with the training staff from BIR, I've spent plenty of time un-teaching wheel positions that are not the proper 9 and 3.

Posted by: xiao Apr 8 2017, 03:51 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Apr 6 2017, 08:41 PM)

I'm afraid I don't have much else to contribute to the discussion, aside from my years of theorizing how to drive due to've never actually owned a sports car, but desperately wanting it like a kid looking through the glass of a candy store.

~ I'm just picky as fsck when it comes to cars.

But I think what you're doing with teens is awesome. Kids need a good teacher, cause YouTube's a hotbed of lies & destruction. Keep on truckin' the track ya sexy bloke! user posted image

Posted by: Nomake Wan Apr 8 2017, 08:16 AM

Driving home from work yesterday I realized that my steering wheel is actually set up to help you 3-9. Sure it has indents at 4-8 for where cruise control would be on a higher-end model, but 3-9 is totally natural and comfortable.

Didn't even notice until I made a conscious effort to do so.

Anyway, this is getting off-topic for this thread, so hopefully very soon I'll have something to contribute. We'll see, it depends on how much work I can get done on the car over the next few weeks.

Posted by: xiao Apr 8 2017, 10:59 AM

QUOTE (Nomake Wan @ 2 hours, 43 minutes ago)

The Integra...?

~ Picture please!

♥

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Edit: This one seems to have 'em at 5 and 7 o'clock ... still lets me drive like Bunta @ 4 & 8 (

) ~

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Posted by: Meteor Apr 9 2017, 06:54 AM

QUOTE (xiao)

So when I need to induce a full wheel lock slide I maintain my hands at 4 and 8 o'clock as usual and flick the wheel to the left, then do extremely minimal countersteer

These are mutually exclusive

Posted by: xiao Apr 9 2017, 03:54 PM

QUOTE (xiao @ Apr 5 2017, 08:37 AM)

So when I need to induce a full wheel lock slide I maintain my hands at 4 and 8 o'clock as usual and flick the wheel to the left, then do extremely minimal countersteer, and adjust the car back into place through throttle control.

QUOTE (Meteor @ 8 hours, 53 minutes ago)

It can be either, but not both.

It's swervy as a solid snake ~ but the steering wheel re-adjusts itself after you powerslide through the corner. True story

...

The extremely minimal countersteer is more like just grip & let go of the wheel at key intervals so as to not have it steer the car into a spin. I need a GoPro & a nice car. user posted image

Posted by: Nomake Wan Apr 9 2017, 08:36 PM

No Xiao. If you're at full lock then you literally cannot have 'extremely minimal countersteer' because you literally have the steering wheel completely to one end or the other because that's what 'full lock' is.

As for your comment about the steering wheel, perhaps look at a clock again. 5/7 is where the lower supports on my wheel are, not the gaps. The gaps are at 4/8, and an incredibly natural grip can be had at 3/9 due to the upper supports being below the centerline of the steering wheel.

Posted by: xiao Apr 9 2017, 11:14 PM

Ahh ~ I thought full wheel lock was just that the wheel can't go no-further ... I slightly overlooked the lock part haha!

Mea culpa guys

Posted by: Sensation! Apr 9 2017, 11:14 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Apr 6 2017, 07:41 PM)

Its not actually your thumbs, but your arms.
The preferred 4-8 position mounts your arms underneath where the airbag deploys, meaning your face can only travel to the airbag assuming A pillar rigidity is maintained and the steering column angle doesn't change.

3-9, 10-2, allows the airbag to deploy between your arms, like you're hugging it. This doesn't break your arms, but it does allow certain circumstances to happen, in examples; if you maintain your grip on the steering wheel, piling directly into your steering wheel means your performing a sort of high impact seated work-out row to your shoulders. Not good.

If one of your arms lose their grip during or before impact, they have the potential to end up between your head and the airbag, which isnt good. This can potentially happen in an offset frontal accident, as you're introducing a good amount of lateral forces as well; your head moves towards one of your arms, while your arms have a tendency to move upwards, this motion can potentially break your arm, think of it like doing a high speed dab.

Your muscles are naturally going to tense up before an accident, but the laws of motion always win out in the end, placing your arms 4-8 position of the wheel avoids some of the complications involving muscle strain as your arms and shoulders are moving in much more 'natural' range of motion compared to 9-3 or 10-2, basically your arms aren't counter leveraging your chest and torso. Under during impact for 3-9, your tensed muscles are resisting the push of your body piling towards the airbag, while 4-8, there's very little you can do to resist your body moving forward.

The 3-9 is the optimal position for control, but I do understand why 4-8 is taught to everyday drivers.

Posted by: lawler May 1 2017, 06:33 PM

So decided to have my first go at a grip day. Only 2nd time being on this track with the first being a drift day and not in this car. I haven't had much of a chance to go though fotage so here is just a random sesh
Dont mind the weird wave i wasnt really paying attention to that.

https://youtu.be/XDysK8cE5qQ

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Posted by: tappedby_sway Aug 18 2017, 10:40 PM

It's been a hot minute since I've posted. This is from May. Full lock and a whole lot of clutch kicking lol.

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