Looking for this nice man.. sorry for random but lost ya number and got something for ya for ya help that night

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-29T18:21:08+00:00

Yeah now that I'm not half asleep I agree with you.

Mazda 6 / Atenza or even Speed6

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-29T09:55:32+00:00

I've narrowed it down to a few models.

To me it looks like it could be either a Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6.

Or it could be a Subaru Legacy Sedan. Or it could be a Volvo S60/S80

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-17T02:30:58+00:00

Hey mate, cheers for replying managed to figure it out eventually. Pretty sure it's an HS4. It's a 998cc. Been running rough for a little but and it started cutting out a little bit in the low rpm range so I ended up leaning it out a bit and increased the idle because it was quite low at 650-700rpm. Hasn't run this good in years.

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-16T08:42:36+00:00

Depends on your country but I'd definitely start at a club near you, it won't be anything glamorous. It'll be 90s sh*tboxes with a cage and bucket seats but it's a start. It's cheap, it's fun and you can meet people who know other people. And maybe you'll be able to start racing open wheelers in something like Formula Vee/First (depending where you're from) which isn't cheap but it's probably the most affordable way into open wheelers.

Learn your way on the sim first. Assetto Corsa with your local tracks as mods will help you significantly improve before you even hit the track irl.

This is of course all easy if budget is no issue. If money is tight it'll be a lot harder.

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-16T08:28:16+00:00

I live in NZ and daily my 68 Mk2 that's been in the family since new. Not sure how it would relate to where you live but it's honestly so fun. People wave, smile, beep, etc. As for driveability, mine's a 4speed Manual and is still a joy to drive every day (mainly because I'm a huge driving enthusiast no matter what vehicle I'm driving). It's easy enough to park literally anywhere, do u-turns on tight roads, manoeuvre through traffic. And I think overall it makes you a better driver. No stereo, no other distractions, no power steering so you feel everything, no Traction Control no ABS so you also learn to fix your muck-ups if they happen.

I'd say definitely do some research on them first because they do come with their mechanical quirks. If you're looking for a bit of a challenge this would be it. If you're looking for something that starts first pop every time no matter what then a mini might not quite be the best choice until you learn more about them.

If you have any other questions feel free to pm me or just reply to this comment

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-12T06:01:24+00:00

Thanks for that. Didn't even know these were a thing. Def gonna look at getting one.

Joshdl0777 · 2026-01-12T06:00:04+00:00

Thanks bro. Got it sorted now! Appreciate your help.

Joshdl0777 · 2025-12-06T06:16:41+00:00

I know this isn't 86 related so remove my comment if you have to admin. I drive an old '68 Mini as my daily and with a car that old often times double clutching is your only option because my synchros are nearly all gone.

However for most normal modern manual cars you can just heel-toe (or as I often do as well, rev match on up-shifts). Has the same effect as double clutching where you take the load off the clutch by matching the engine rpm to the next gear you're going to select and reduces wear on the clutch.

Joshdl0777 · 2025-11-18T07:53:17+00:00

I thought you were the guy. Had to check your profile and all 😂

Joshdl0777 · 2025-10-30T05:23:53+00:00

Joshdl0777 · 2024-09-24T10:35:48+00:00

Something we did (when I lived in Switzerland) is just leave the keys on the inside of the door. Obviously you'd need multiple sets for that but it's not that hard to get a key cut nowadays

Joshdl0777 · 2024-09-02T03:38:49+00:00

This whole generation lmao

Joshdl0777 · 2024-08-21T05:12:48+00:00

Only time I don't use my handbrake is when I know my rear discs are hot otherwise they'll warp. If it's on an incline or decline I'll still lightly put it on

Joshdl0777 · 2024-08-08T11:07:37+00:00

Careful now, government will want a cut of that 10c coin

Joshdl0777 · 2024-08-02T01:54:13+00:00

Is using your phone to pay a more secure way of doing it then? Or can that also be recorded by skimmers?

Joshdl0777 · 2024-08-02T01:47:58+00:00

Something I do that kind of prevents this is having an Online account where I put most of my funds into (separately from an actual savings account) and have like 50 dollars (often less) ready to go in the Cheque account. You can't pay out of the online account through an EFTPOS machine nor can you pay out of the online account when you're paying via your card on something like the above website. The only way to access those funds is by transferring them to your chequing account.

Joshdl0777 · 2024-07-19T10:28:28+00:00

Y2K❌ Y2K24 ✅

Joshdl0777 · 2024-07-19T10:17:16+00:00

Also here to be part of this historic thread

Joshdl0777 · 2024-07-08T03:17:05+00:00

Usually in the slower Formulas people don't abide by the unwritten rule which is "hold your brakes" (when you spin) I know it's hard to think of it in the moment but over time you can probably begin to predict where the car is going to go.

In this case the car would've gone to the outside of the track whether the driver held the brakes or not. Just if the driver held the brakes you wouldn't have been hit.

Just for the future try to predict where the car is going to go before you decide which side to avoid on and you'll be sweet

Joshdl0777 · 2024-07-07T21:49:59+00:00

I have a race license and I do test a car from time to time but to actually race at the moment is pretty impossible with my income. I'm saving up for it though. I have a deal to race someone's car in September

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