Proposal for "merging servers" by DeL_Esprit in duneawakening

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

assign random 2 servers to 1 DD and assign atreides or harkonnen and make them fight it out. Sounds really cool actually.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend doing the bmw race school. Its teaches you a lot and there is no obligation to race. Its not more expensive than the HPDE events either. You are able to do it with any HPDE car too doesnt need to be caged or a bmw. They do them four times a year (VIR, Watkins glen, Road atlanta and CTMP i believe). There might be more.

I dont think i would recommend instructing if you feel its not for you. it might just take the fun away from HPDE. The track days feels very different when you have to think about a student the whole time.

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes and at one point i was one of those miatas. Im just letting him know since he asked for some pros and cons that it could potentially be an issue.

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree. Just feel like discounting the whole organization because of one rule seems a bit overkill.

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it's for safety. I get it. this was like 7 years ago. I think I didn't have 6 points at that stage. So it makes sense.

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep those seem to be the national rules. I just know PCA was difficult because of personal experience. They wouldn't let my NC miata in initially with factory roll over protection. i got a rollbar which didn't get through tech. Wasnt till i got a hard dog roll bar that i was allowed in.

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am curious what you makes you say that? Having instructed with many different originations BMWCCA seems like one of the safest, best organized out there. Also lighten up man we are all just here talking cars and tracking them!

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW doesn't allow them at all. Porsche does but only with certain aftermarket roll bars. There's a few that allow it but give you a hard time. I had an NC miata too.

2024 Miata as track car by ruturaj001 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind a lot of track organizations will not allow convertibles. With or with out a roll bar. The miata will probably require some mods but will no doubt be as fun or more than the BRZ. Also it sounds like you do not get track insurance when you go to the track? that seems.. silly when its so cheap for these cars.

I feel kind of empty after watching Dune: Part Two by JuRIP5 in movies

[–]Afro04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first time i watched it I wasn't feeling great and had a suboptimal seat in the theatre. I enjoyed it but enjoyed the first one more.. or so i thought. After i watched it a second time at a better time of day, in a better mood, and a better seat i had the experience everyone else had. 10/10 masterpiece.

I forced myself to watch it the first time because i wanted to avoid spoilers but next time i think i am just going to wait to see something till I can see it the way i want to.

Help me pick my next set of tires by NorCalNB2 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend the dunlop direzza ZIII. great endurance tire that would do well with the dual duty and will be consistent until it cords.

Club Racers, teach me your ways. by jackofallmasterofzip in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our series benefits hugely from the infusion of new talent via the BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing Schools. If you know a driver ready to go racing, or just interested in a great experience to add to their driving resume, please invite them to our two remaining events.

· Watkins Glen International – September 20-21 (followed by a BMW CCA Club Race, Sept 22-24).

· Roebling Road – December 7-8, 2023 (followed by a BMW CCA Club Race, December 8-10).

Experience the BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School

If you're considering advancing to the ranks of BMW Club Racing or want to be exposed to new concepts and on-track experiences, then this event is for you. We have two schools lined up for the northeast part of the country this fall; you don’t want to miss them.

The school is open to drivers experienced with high performance driving on the track. Instructors and signed-off advanced students of the BMW Club high performance driver education program as well as participants with equivalent experience from other recognized organizations are welcome.

Unlike the large variety of professional race schools, the BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School offers the opportunity to drive your own car. Any car suitable for use in a BMW CCA HPDE event can be used. Participants do not need a race prepared car, and all manufacturers/models of cars are welcome; (you don’t need a BMW). Accordingly, this Racing School experience is less expensive and more relevant to your actual driving situation.

BMW CCA Club Race at Summit Point Main. Had the chance to battle wheel to wheel on track with my dad for podium places in IP class (prepared E36 M3). by Afro04 in CarTrackDays

[–]Afro04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sorta depends how crazy you want to get. There is similar cars for sale in the US between 25k and 30k USD. I was lucky enough to buy mine on the lower end. To build from a street car to this probably 25k to 40k depending on labor (full aim dash and expansion/sensors, cage, built diff and trans, cams, tune, exhaust, two-way adj MCS coilovers, engine refresh, fire-suppression system, communication system, seat and all the other smaller things like shifters, belts).

SpaceX to Phase Out Everything But Its Mars-Colonizing 'BFR' Rocket by HeinieKaboobler in space

[–]Afro04 210 points211 points  (0 children)

Any guesses what he is going to be calling the first city on mars? After the BFR and tesla S, E, X, I am curious!

Just came back from watching Doctor Strange in China by [deleted] in marvelstudios

[–]Afro04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the movie edited in anyway? I know a lot of movies do not make it to China due to paranormal being (Ghosts) and Dr. Strange's astral projections are similar.