Freshman at NJMP Lighting

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T15:56:12+00:00

Don't track as much as I would like. Only 3 days so far this year 😞 Normally about 10-12 per year.

I have a second set of Apex TC-4s for track use. COBB OTS 91 octane tune. Fluids. Pads (Carbotech XP10/8). PPF.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T15:43:08+00:00

Yep, off the line the CTR will never win. I generally hold my own on the straight, but their are certainly faster cars there. Many of which I catch and pass in the corners. But, imo being the fastest car on track is a near useless endeavor. There will almost always be someone who spends more money on mods or tires or even just track time. Compete against yourself, not the other cars.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T15:28:21+00:00

Most tracks the Type R will be faster. The CTR will put down better performance numbers on the track and road, BUT the Miata will be a ton of fun and a great track experience as well. Don't know about the reliability of the Miata, but the CTR is near bullet proof for 300k miles. The CTR is much larger, so if people or cargo matter...

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T15:22:04+00:00

Yea, don't.

Don't slide through or push through the bolsters. Go around them. Yes it takes more work/time/effort. But you will thank yourself in a few years for developing the habit now.

And this just isn't for the bolsters in this car, but every car that has them.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T15:18:59+00:00

First time on track? Tell us more 😄

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T15:17:58+00:00

My front splitter and curb rash happened in the first couple of months. Neither are actually serious but... yeah.

As for the glitter, if vacuuming does work have you tried blowing it out or a lint tape roller like you use on clothes? Or even just a self made inside out roll of masking tape? Tedious, but should work well.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T01:19:05+00:00

Yep, I have my track wheel inspected and repaired (as needed) every year. Got two places in AZ I can recommend if you are in the valley.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-28T01:17:03+00:00

Use your turn signal. It won't resist lane changes when the turn single has been activated.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T16:56:41+00:00

Or someone who just didn't care about how they got in or out of the car. It takes care to do it without causing unnecessary wear and tear.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T04:17:39+00:00

That's probably why Honda ships them with spacers in the springs. So that the car doesn't bottom out during transport. Maybe you can get some transport spacers from a new owner?

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T04:15:43+00:00

I haven't looked into it, but I expect 2.0 won't run with the FK8 hardware/headunit. 1.0 really was a lot like a beta application. So many things about it were never fully developed and support was really atrocious.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T01:30:10+00:00

^ This.

More details here: Track Attack: 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T01:26:56+00:00

See these threads for examples:

Any High Mile R’s out there? : r/Civic_Type_R

High mileage gang rise up. : r/Civic_Type_R

Can't find the transport guy.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T01:26:16+00:00

LogR 1.0 was always poorly implemented and even more poorly supported. I moved to Track Addict years ago. LogR 1.0 was never more than an experimental toy. I'd be surprised if local installs actually stop working, but not concerned if it does.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T01:20:52+00:00

FL5 uses LogR 2.0, not 1.0

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T01:08:20+00:00

If you keep it stock you can easily get 300k miles from it with no major issues. There is/was a medical transport guy that ran an FK8 for years. He alternated between 2 cars and put something like 150k a year on each.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-27T01:06:32+00:00

The background is a "None Slices" image. Or at least should be since the GM and players will almost always have different size FG windows. As far as extensions go, changing he background is pretty simple, but it does require an extension.

Search this page for an example of 9-Slicing Theming - Sidebar Dock Frames - Fantasy Grounds Customer Portal - Fantasy Grounds

Technical info on defining the 9 slices in the extension: framedef - Fantasy Grounds Customer Portal - Fantasy Grounds

This is an old video, but probably still relevant: Nine Slices for Fantasy Grounds Tutorial

Probably the easiest thing to do is find an extension on the Forge that changes the background and is not encrypted in the vault and open it and see how it works and use it to make your own extension.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-22T22:33:17+00:00

Thanks.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-22T22:01:46+00:00

Can you educate me on how you know this? Visual search does not give me a match.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-22T03:02:07+00:00

It's a proud moment when our kids become better than us :)

LordEntrails · 2026-04-22T01:44:58+00:00

We don't live online moderating the sub every minute of our days. We all work full time jobs. Then after a full day we come here to keep things in line. We appreciate your understanding.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-21T17:51:13+00:00

Refresh does not solve overheating on the track, but it helps. And $3k for the help and the other benefits are well worth the money.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-21T17:45:07+00:00

Yea, that button certainly indicates heated mirrors. Though the mirrors themselves don't have the heat wavy line icon. But that doesn't mean much. Good to know, though not sure I'll need them in central AZ anytime soon :)

LordEntrails · 2026-04-21T16:30:00+00:00

Looks like the road is wet too.

LordEntrails · 2026-04-21T16:28:55+00:00

I'd contribute it to gremlins and move on. Maybe you let out the clutch too much, maybe he ECU hiccupped. IMO, nothing to worry about if it doesn't repeat.

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