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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-20-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,937
Posted By Independent1

Here is one for you. ...

Here is one for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPj9XXW25GA
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-20-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By Independent1

That was very good. Thanks for posting it.

That was very good.
Thanks for posting it.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-28-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Independent1

I would stay with the stock LS6 also. Your motor...

I would stay with the stock LS6 also. Your motor has more than enough HP.

Without sticky tires you will not be able to put the power to the ground so it is of no use. Also, more power equals...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-01-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,995
Posted By Independent1

Saw something like that at VIR with an Ariel Atom...

Saw something like that at VIR with an Ariel Atom at an HPDE I attended. Luckily, no one was hurt.

The Ariel Atom driver went into T1 (Horseshoe) too fast and could not keep it on the track. ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-30-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,995
Posted By Independent1

Very Nice!:yesnod::cool: Only real concern I...

Very Nice!:yesnod::cool:

Only real concern I have seen expressed about running these cars at trackdays is the disparity in size between these cars and street cars.

Might find the following two...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-21-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By Independent1

I have the Watts book also and found it to be...

I have the Watts book also and found it to be very good! :thumbs: Definitely worth the time and money.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-21-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,713
Posted By Independent1

Might want to look into this. ...

Might want to look into this.

http://stoppani.net/products.html

Seems to give you what you want for what you are willing to pay.

I met someone at one of my trackdays that used the basic...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By Independent1

Thanks for the link.:thumbs: Very informative...

Thanks for the link.:thumbs: Very informative article.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-05-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,293
Posted By Independent1

Hope the instructor makes a full and speedy...

Hope the instructor makes a full and speedy recovery.:blueangel::blueangel:

I have driven Summit Point Main on several occasions. At first glance it looks like there are a lot of run off areas...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-22-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,719
Posted By Independent1

You might learn a lot by reading this thread. ...

You might learn a lot by reading this thread.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/autocrossing-and-roadracing/2407034-c5-track-car-hpde-conversion-what-i-have-learned.html
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-12-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,211
Posted By Independent1

Try here. ...

Try here.

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=477041
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-24-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By Independent1

This should get you in the right direction. ...

This should get you in the right direction.

http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Willow_Springs_International_Motorsports_Park
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-22-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,388
Posted By Independent1

To answer your tire question. Street tires give...

To answer your tire question. Street tires give more warning before losing their grip than do racing tires. They probably also cost less in the long run because you get more use out of them. Race...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-30-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,017
Posted By Independent1

^^I really liked going out with my instructors. ...

^^I really liked going out with my instructors. Every last one of them!!:thumbs: They all showed me what was possible with the proper skills. I think I learned more from going out with them than...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-30-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,017
Posted By Independent1

^^Think your instructor might have been...

^^Think your instructor might have been correct.:willy: Some people only learn the hard way and him going off or nearly going off might be what it takes to learn to let faster drivers by. It's a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-29-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,017
Posted By Independent1

^^It does happen a lot. I heard this guy was...

^^It does happen a lot. I heard this guy was doing this to everybody. I think he let me by because I was putting so much pressure on him he almost lost it a couple of times trying to stay ahead of...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-29-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,017
Posted By Independent1

^^Second instructor I had told me the same thing....

^^Second instructor I had told me the same thing. I am really good about that now. What I was told was "if you did not see anyone behind you and now you do they are faster than you and to let them...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-29-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,017
Posted By Independent1

^^You were in the wrong. Surprised you were not...

^^You were in the wrong. Surprised you were not black flagged or giving a talking to when you came in.

While it may be fustrating to be in that position what you did was unsafe. How do you know...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-07-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,011
Posted By Independent1

Hey Keith, I was there as well in my Miata...

Hey Keith,

I was there as well in my Miata running in the blue group. They just tech you before you are allowed to go out the first day. After that you are on your own. No one checked the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-04-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,428
Posted By Independent1

Would it make sense to do the oil sensor...

Would it make sense to do the oil sensor relocation mod or just install a mechanical oil pressure sensor?:bigears
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-08-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By Independent1

^^:iagree: X2. I am a newbie also to doing...

^^:iagree: X2.

I am a newbie also to doing track days. I just got back from my second one a couple of days ago. You need an instructor. Don't go on the track without one. You need someone to...
Forum: C5 General
07-03-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 23,027
Posted By Independent1

Jason, You did an absolutely awesome...

Jason,

You did an absolutely awesome job!!:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Your car came out beautiful!!:smash::smash::smash::yesnod:

Tim (Tony's brother)
Forum: C5 General
06-26-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,164
Posted By Independent1

Tom, Sorry to hear. I am glad you are...

Tom,

Sorry to hear. I am glad you are okay.:blueangel:

Hope you can get it back together.:yesnod:

Tim (Tony's brother)
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-02-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,236
Posted By Independent1

Think you will find some good info here; ...

Think you will find some good info here;

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/autocrossing-and-roadracing/2407034-c5-track-car-hpde-conversion-what-i-have-learned.html
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-23-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,910
Posted By Independent1

Did not see the Honda Civic Si mentioned. Might...

Did not see the Honda Civic Si mentioned. Might be worth a look.
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