GTEASER Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Chalk or grease pencil? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'd go slightly above stock pressure and then let it rise on the track. I'd also recommend marking the side wall with something to ensure you're not rolling too much onto the side wall. You mean the ring of scrubbed off rubber will not be enough of an indicator? "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Chalk or grease pencil?Either way You mean the ring of scrubbed off rubber will not be enough of an indicator? Yeah I just had a bad experience with those tires and their soft sidewalls so I'm recommending a little more caution. Most high performance tires have small arrows on the sidewall that indicates an acceptable level of roll to the sidewall. It's easier to get a clear picture of the amount of roll by marking them. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Anyone use any video games to get familiar with tracks before going out there? I figure my tires are going to be a very poor choice, so Ill just have to drive at a speed they can handle and have fun. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Forza 4 has Sears Point, and a 5th Gen LGT, so I guess you could say I already drove my car there, but just not while actually in my car. Good thing because I hit a few walls and drove over many curbs. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Anyone use any video games to get familiar with tracks before going out there? I figure my tires are going to be a very poor choice, so Ill just have to drive at a speed they can handle and have fun. Forza 4 has Sears Point, and a 5th Gen LGT, so I guess you could say I already drove my car there, but just not while actually in my car. Good thing because I hit a few walls and drove over many curbs. I looked on youtube and just picked up forza 4. Thr LGT lapped in 2:22...saaaaad driving as I on't know the track well enough...oh and I probably totalled the car in the process. If they had a 3.6r, I think I could have shaved a few seconds off that time Edit: Forgot to add...forza 4 does not have a track called sears point. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 We already went over this Fred, they call it Infineon.....blasphemy I tell you!!!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I found out iRacing has it. However, have to sign up for one month $6 and buy the track $15. All the cars are race prepped, which is kind of a bummer. In a Miata I am lapping it at 2:03 (best) with about a 70% chance Ill wipe out and destroy the car. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 We already went over this Fred, they call it Infineon.....blasphemy I tell you!!!! But isn't call Sonoma Raceway now? My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 But isn't call Sonoma Raceway now? Yes My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 iracing is awesome, but yah it's a bummer all the cars are race prepped so not as customizeable as forza. And a dealbreaker for me is no subies! I do like how the steering wheel actually is more responsive and realistic connected to the pc compared to xbox & ps3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 But isn't call Sonoma Raceway now? I'm an old timer when it comes to going to Sears Point, so I never liked the name change when Infineon Corp. invested in it in the late 1990's. When they pulled out 2 years ago, there was a clause in the contract that prohibited the name from being Sears Point, thus the reason it is now Sonoma Raceway. Infineon did make lot of great changes to the facility while they were there, but to me it will always be Sears Point. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I really want to get into iRacing but not sure I want to spend $300 for a good wheel. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have a good wheel (G25) but no where really to set it up. need to figure that out soon so I can practice with it. Right now just using an Xbox controller. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 We already went over this Fred, they call it Infineon.....blasphemy I tell you!!!! I'm just throwing salt on the wound.... "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 i use the g25 for iracing, it works really well. Better than any of the arcade racing games. Not as jerky or numb like when it's connected to ps3/xbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Most high performance tires have small arrows on the sidewall that indicates an acceptable level of roll to the sidewall. It's easier to get a clear picture of the amount of roll by marking them. After doing a complete cloverleaf...thanks for the suggestion about the arrow. I never knew. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 ^^+1. If after a session of your tires are scrubbing higher or lower than that point, it's a good way to determine whether to put more air or take some out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hey got a question, can one car have multiple drivers? I'm working with some lads from Europe and one is a real gearhead. Thought about letting him take my car around but wanted to see if it was against the rules thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sure, but each driver has to pay the full registration fee for himself, so all sharing a car really does is double the cost vs. track time for the two guys sharing a car. If you want to drive, you might as well bring a car. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm gonna bring my lawn chair and a case of beer. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 yes to needing to pay full track fees for both drivers. If you are in the same race group, you cut your available time in half. If you are only 1 group lvl away, you will lose approx. 5 minutes of race time per session waiting for one person to finish their run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 yes to needing to pay full track fees for both drivers. If you are in the same race group, you cut your available time in half. If you are only 1 group lvl away, you will lose approx. 5 minutes of race time per session waiting for one person to finish their run.Yep this is why I asked, he does have access to a Mustang rental car but it would be frowned upon significantly if something were to happen LOL. Will probably ride along with me to spectate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Got an email back from the ppl at the track, no quadcopter but they gave me plenty of points of interest to take photos and videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 This just arrived today. So glad I went a level up to the racer series. The carbon/kevlar/fiberglass composite is so much lighter than a straight fiberglass helmet. My issue prone neck and shoulders will thank me after a full day on course. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/2e7ymu9a.jpg GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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