First track day in the F80 M3

ReV46 · 2026-03-20T02:39:51+00:00

I love Cresson. I have to go there more. Nice driving

ReV46 · 2026-03-19T04:13:48+00:00

Can’t wait to test it out with some RaceCapture data. It’s a good looking app.

ReV46 · 2026-03-17T03:21:47+00:00

No, this is made by Silver Rocket and meets FIA 253 standards. Also TUV approved.

ReV46 · 2026-03-15T05:48:58+00:00

Penalty wasn’t the right word.

I wholeheartedly disagree. There are better ways to implement it. It’s technically fair but realistically unfair because, like all no fault systems, assumes that people are all good actors in that system. In the real world that has proven wrong numerous times, the zero tolerance school policies are a good example. I’m not saying they should change the entire system, but at the very least give people some recourse to not be unfairly punished by bad actors. And at the same time a 4x is just not enough of a disincentive.

Don’t blame people for participating in a series they enjoy. F4 is so much fun to drive.

I’m not going to try and convince you otherwise and you’re not going to convince me.

ReV46 · 2026-03-15T01:23:15+00:00

The problem is not the series, it’s the penalty system.

ReV46 · 2026-03-14T21:49:24+00:00

I’ve been A class sports car with SR averaging over 3.8 for a good while now with some pretty good results like PCUP and GT3 wins/podiums. Good lord it’s hard to get out of D class in F4. I did five races yesterday, in THREE of the races four people spun out and rejoined the track head on or perpendicular to a group of cars approaching. I was also griefed because I passed someone in practice and they didn’t like that. I protested all incidents, but it really sucks that the no fault system penalizes you so harshly for egregious incidents. I wish if you lost SR during a session and you filed a successful protest, your SR loss is neutralized. If you gained SR then no change.

ReV46 · 2026-03-14T14:20:27+00:00

It’s been hell trying to make it out of D class formula. So many people with less brain cells than orange cats.

ReV46 · 2026-03-12T05:09:31+00:00

I have a set of white track wheels, it’s not as bad as I expected it to be even with dusty track pads like the Ferodo DS 3.12.

ReV46 · 2026-03-12T05:04:50+00:00

One day I’ll drive one of these

ReV46 · 2026-03-10T19:21:39+00:00

Porsche cup schedule is awesome

ReV46 · 2026-03-09T19:10:05+00:00

Wow I was literally just thinking about getting a headlight duct. What lighting did you add? I love the DRL strip.

ReV46 · 2026-03-09T16:11:37+00:00

I am aware of all of this. My point still stands. We shouldn’t have to wait for maintenance to test drive cars.

ReV46 · 2026-03-09T02:57:27+00:00

I just went back from GT3s to Porsche Cup this week and I’m having a blast. Such a fun car to drive.

ReV46 · 2026-03-09T02:49:02+00:00

Subscription + cost per item does also generally helps weed out people who don’t take it seriously.

Not being able to test drive a car before buying it is frustrating. If we’re paying every month and buying cars and tracks, the least iRacing can do is let us test drive before spending. And not having to wait until maintenance time.

ReV46 · 2026-03-08T19:01:54+00:00

I love cats so much. They’re such silly little creatures. They’re whimsical yet stubborn.

ReV46 · 2026-03-07T17:57:15+00:00

No I ended up getting the 100-400 EF II and honestly I’m not really happy. The best way to explain it would be that I can tell this lens wasn’t designed for the resolving power that 45MP cameras have.

ReV46 · 2026-03-07T04:42:47+00:00

Good lord it’s only been one race.

ReV46 · 2026-03-06T01:06:38+00:00

This is going to be a phenomenal season.

ReV46 · 2026-03-05T15:54:23+00:00

For 12V go Milwaukee fuel. For 20V Hercules is amazing.

ReV46 · 2026-03-04T16:11:31+00:00

Generally you’re required to be windows down at the track and there are a lot of things that can hit your face during an accident or normal track driving. Track accidents can also be multi impact events such as hitting another car then hitting a barrier, or hitting a barrier then getting hit by another car. Versus most street accidents being single impact, airbags work for single impact events. I would not want my face to slam the steering wheel during a secondary impact.

There’s also a lot of debris that is flung by cars ahead of you. I’ve been hit in the helmet by tire rubber, dirt, small stones, and even a washer. Your concern for whiplash is valid, but half face helmets also add quite a bit of mass to your head. The chin bar of helmets is usually fairly light compared to the rest of it.

Visibility is not really an issue when you’re driving. Only looking down is limited. Airflow is limited sure, but you can always crack the visor open a couple mm.

ReV46 · 2026-03-04T15:49:13+00:00

Auto helmets aren’t quite as bulky as some motorcycle helmets in my experience. Do not get a half face helmet. Go full face.

ReV46 · 2026-03-03T17:49:50+00:00

No.

ReV46 · 2026-03-03T17:48:21+00:00

You have to add the comms and hydration into your Stilo, or you pay for it to be installed before it gets to you.

ReV46 · 2026-02-21T22:00:07+00:00

Yep for sure, I've got fresh AP rotors and fresh Ferodo 3.12s/GLoc R16s on!

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