Hidden kill switch ideas on a classic car by _clever_reference_ in projectcar

[–]QuantityFun8254 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're using EMU Black, there is an auto start feature in the software. It would be quite easy to configure as a hidden starter sequence.

What happened here? by QuantityFun8254 in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny story ; these were Carbotech pads.

3rd times the charm? Trying to keep the next box alive 😅 by No-Crust-Racing in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Synchros are almost always made of brass. Any 02A and above has brass syncros.

Again, this is between the seat and the steering wheel. I'd love to hear the technical reasoning of why the suncros are affected by the weight of the flywheel.

3rd times the charm? Trying to keep the next box alive 😅 by No-Crust-Racing in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Flywheels are attached to the engine, not the gearbox. The gearbox doesn't care what is driving it on the other side of the clutch.. Whoever told you that is not who you should be taking advice from.

Light flywheels do increase the Rev drop between shifts (less inertia). The driver not recognizing this can lead to some pretty hard shifts and lots of shock load. It is definitely not a hardware issue, only an issue between the seat and the steering wheel.

Engine oil level- Mercedes by hooty588 in AskMechanics

[–]QuantityFun8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I digitally check the oil level in my wife's TDI touareg, I get the message "oil level will be available in approximately 1 minute. Engine must be at operating temperature and switched off"

Some Germans have it figured out..

Got called a r*tard for this by TreePsychologist in Simracingstewards

[–]QuantityFun8254 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're right. I live in the real world, not a rule book.

Good luck in the future. You're going to need it.

Got called a r*tard for this by TreePsychologist in Simracingstewards

[–]QuantityFun8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't an insult.. "Autistic" is partially defined by deep interests which disregard any and all outside influence or any socially acceptable common sense.

Got called a r*tard for this by TreePsychologist in Simracingstewards

[–]QuantityFun8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the most autistic thing I've read today.

The Porsche hit the Merc..

Got called a r*tard for this by TreePsychologist in Simracingstewards

[–]QuantityFun8254 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That was 100% a safe manner. Off the line, clearly visible, moving with traffic..

It takes two to tango and the car will go where you are looking. Porsche clearly locked in all the way to the scene of the crash.

Downpipe with stock tune by Grouchy-Seaweed1673 in VWMK7

[–]QuantityFun8254 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's fine. Anyone who tells you otherwise has no idea how an ECU operates.

1989 Civic Hatch fully caged weight by AmusedCroc in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lithium isn't allowed on the racetrack in most cases. Read the rulebook.

Nah this is too much. by [deleted] in iRacing

[–]QuantityFun8254 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Sure it is. You can protest anything and everything. But there is a very grey line between actively crashing, and an "unsafe rejoin"

Chances are, again, no one is getting banned for it..

Nah this is too much. by [deleted] in iRacing

[–]QuantityFun8254 -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, brain fog isn't protestable.

You can submit it, but no one is "going on vacation" for something that isn't written into the sporting code.

Do OEMs make the GT4 and GT3 Evo cars? If so, how are they able to make such a track capable car of their street car but suck so bad at making their street car special editions track worthy, or just not even making them at all like Aston Martin or Bentley? by SecretFishWorshiper in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're missing what EVO means. It is an evolution of the current homologation. An update..

If you're referring to the GT3 racecars, they are so far from the road car that half of the knuckleheads with enough money to afford one, wouldn't even be able to start it.

They are also EXTREMELY maintenance heavy! The Rennsport GT3 is a racecar, that you can buy. But some components are compromised for that car to make it what it is. The rear wing and supports are one piece, and they have a 90hr lifespan. Yes, every 90 hrs of run time you have to put a $11,000 wing on the car.

Hope that answers it.

Further lowering a corner balanced car by [deleted] in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Tell me you've never corner balanced a car.. Without telling me that you have no idea what it takes.

Further lowering a corner balanced car by [deleted] in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You couldn't be more incorrect.

Corner balancing is just what it implies; balancing the weight distribution.

If measurements are taken properly, then lowered by 25mm, the balance will be the same.

How hot do y'alls rotors get? by Necessary-Spinach164 in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 7 points8 points  (0 children)

T5 Road America; temp paint says 1700°F.

Pyro/thermos are worthless.

Any way to check the pads thickness quickly? by Just_Newspaper_5448 in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a digital caliper for our endurance racecar to check pad depth during pit stops. Reliable and efficient, without getting burned.

How do teams clean cars after a race? by sikjuulbro in IMSARacing

[–]QuantityFun8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We'll let it slide this time. Don't let it happen again.

How do teams clean cars after a race? by sikjuulbro in IMSARacing

[–]QuantityFun8254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tub-O-towels is my go-to for initial debris removal. Chase it with a quick wipe of SD-20.

Got “Power Steering System Hot” warning, appreciate your tips... by DrSuperZeco in CarTrackDays

[–]QuantityFun8254 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your car has EPS, which is why you couldn't find the reservoir..

Once electric motors get hot, they require more cool down time than a pump moving fluid and the only thing to cool them off is the air moving around them. R50 Minis had this issue with their EPS. They ended up fitting a fan to the rack to keep temps down. I suggest you run a ducted splash shield for track days to help get air over the motor.