[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[jpkirk]

I did autox in my younger days out in Washington State. Had a lot of fun. Probably not as crowded then (78-79) as it will probably be now.

[ZCarMan]

Was at the Nissan Dealer yesterday. Saw a new 2016 GTR, Premium. Only 103K.




Also saw a white drop top 370Z. Only 51K? Mr. K. is probably rolling in his grave.

[m4a1mustang]

$51k.

Some sucker is going to pay it, too. What a waste!

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

$51k.

Some sucker is going to pay it, too. What a waste!

$51k is downright reasonable for a car that offers the best bang for buck under $30k

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

$51k is downright reasonable for a car that offers the best bang for buck under $30k

5 years ago...

[Crux]

I attended my first HPDE/track day ever.

HPDE 1 was so much fun. I don't think I've ever learned so much in 2 days lol.

Passing and getting back on line is soooo much fun.

My instructor was so confident in both my and the car's ability, he asked to have me placed in group 2 after my 6th (of 8) session, but NASA rules don't allow it. So I got a couple more sessions to eat the field alive lol. Except for a 480hp/500rwtq 5.0 with full aero/suspension/cage/seats/harnesses, and a 911 turbo :/

The trophy is coming home safe and sound with the car in the same working condition as it entered the gates.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Crux

I attended my first HPDE/track day ever.

HPDE 1 was so much fun. I don't think I've ever learned so much in 2 days lol.

Passing and getting back on line is soooo much fun.

My instructor was so confident in both my and the car's ability, he asked to have me placed in group 2 after my 6th (of 8) session, but NASA rules don't allow it. So I got a couple more sessions to eat the field alive lol. Except for a 480hp/500rwtq 5.0 with full aero/suspension/cage/seats/harnesses, and a 911 turbo :/

The trophy is coming home safe and sound with the car in the same working condition as it entered the gates.

I had an instructor try to push me before I was truly ready. Ask me how that went :-|

There's a reason those rules are there...get another weekend in before you even think of moving up...

Good job, got some video?

[Crux]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I had an instructor try to push me before I was truly ready. Ask me how that went :-|

There's a reason those rules are there...get another weekend in before you even think of moving up...

Good job, got some video?

Yup! I'm transferring it now, then upload. With my computer though, this could take days lol.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

$51k.

Some sucker is going to pay it, too. What a waste!

For real. Anyone who pays $51k for that and doesn't buy a lightly used C7 should be slapped upside the head.

Originally Posted by Crux

I attended my first HPDE/track day ever.

HPDE 1 was so much fun. I don't think I've ever learned so much in 2 days lol.

Passing and getting back on line is soooo much fun.

My instructor was so confident in both my and the car's ability, he asked to have me placed in group 2 after my 6th (of 8) session, but NASA rules don't allow it. So I got a couple more sessions to eat the field alive lol. Except for a 480hp/500rwtq 5.0 with full aero/suspension/cage/seats/harnesses, and a 911 turbo :/

The trophy is coming home safe and sound with the car in the same working condition as it entered the gates.

Sounds like fun! When I did mine, I nearly ran a miata off the track in the rain on my second day. Was out driving the crap out of him, but he refused to give me a point by the entire session and his dumbazz nearly went off track on a couple of turns. My instructor made me pull up to this guy afterwards so he could talk to him and his instructor. Dude's instructor was a dbag too saying "Nah bro you couldn't keep up with us, no need for a point by". I wish I had gotten that session on video.

[aniceh]

Originally Posted by Crux

I attended my first HPDE/track day ever.

HPDE 1 was so much fun. I don't think I've ever learned so much in 2 days lol.

Passing and getting back on line is soooo much fun.

My instructor was so confident in both my and the car's ability, he asked to have me placed in group 2 after my 6th (of 8) session, but NASA rules don't allow it. So I got a couple more sessions to eat the field alive lol. Except for a 480hp/500rwtq 5.0 with full aero/suspension/cage/seats/harnesses, and a 911 turbo :/

The trophy is coming home safe and sound with the car in the same working condition as it entered the gates.

Congrats!

[kayha12]

good times today at Summit. Next time I'll be on the track for sure

[Crux]

Constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged!

The Z couldn't keep up with the 600+rwhp E85 mustang in the straights, but I made up some of the distance in turns 4+5. You can see him get nervous around carousel, and his line approaching 9 is sloppy.

The instructor had me calling out each flag station. It was a cool drill that helped me look further and further up the track and not focus on whats in front of me.

When I was off line or turn in/apex/brake point were off, I made mention of it, and thats why when you see me miss the line by 3+ feet, the instructor gives me thumbs up.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Crux

Constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged!

The Z couldn't keep up with the 600+rwhp E85 mustang in the straights, but I made up some of the distance in turns 4+5. You can see him get nervous around carousel, and his line approaching 9 is sloppy.

The instructor had me calling out each flag station. It was a cool drill that helped me look further and further up the track and not focus on whats in front of me.

When I was off line or turn in/apex/brake point were off, I made mention of it, and thats why when you see me miss the line by 3+ feet, the instructor gives me thumbs up.

First thing first, I strongly recommend a new camera mount. You can barely see the road at all. A good spot that will show both yourself, and the wheel, is actually OUTSIDE of the car on the driver side. The tiny window behind the side window. Throw the camera there, and you'll see most everything...

I'll watch when I get home, though.

[Crux]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

First thing first, I strongly recommend a new camera mount. You can barely see the road at all. A good spot that will show both yourself, and the wheel, is actually OUTSIDE of the car on the driver side. The tiny window behind the side window. Throw the camera there, and you'll see most everything...

I'll watch when I get home, though.

I was worried about the suction cup getting loose and flying off lol. It's never been tested above 50 mph, and I wasn't trying to test it on summit's main straight at WOT lol.

Are there any specific mounts you would recommend that'll hold under those conditions?

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Crux

I was worried about the suction cup getting loose and flying off lol. It's never been tested above 50 mph, and I wasn't trying to test it on summit's main straight at WOT lol.

Are there any specific mounts you would recommend that'll hold under those conditions?

Is this not a GoPro? The stock GoPro mount will work up to...really high speeds, assuming you mount it properly (not to waxed paint, for instance).

Amazon.com : Fat Gecko Mini Camera and Camcorder Mount : Photo Mounting Supplies : Camera & Photo

I use that mount for my microphone, but it'll work on a "normal" point-and-shoot camera as well. It's suction cup is very similar to the GoPro mount. It's also extremely sturdy.

Also, I apologize - didnt get a chance to watch last night. I'll try to make some time tonight. Thanks for trimming it down lol - I have a bad habit of throwing my whole videos up and not caring about editing.