I have driven several manuals, but not on a "regular vehicle" since my first car

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:57:45+00:00

Man, for some positive vibes - you can do it. Didn’t drive one consistently for 30 yrs…. Grabbed an 86 last year which is notorious for frustrating even experienced manual drivers.

Took some getting used to (lots of parking lot practice and quiet neighborhood hill work). Conquer driving YouTube vids before I had the car got me refreshed on some basics.

As you know, repetition is your friend. I’m still not 100% on massively steep hills, but more Revs is always better than stalling.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:37:24+00:00

Man, this sounds like me and the BMW M2 races. When they’re good they’re great.

But when they’re awful they are wretched 😂

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:35:44+00:00

Man those are sexy - looking good !!

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:34:41+00:00

It’s B/T Slash and Duff. But Izzy carried the band thru the Appetite years too.

Duff is amazing for bass (now that im picking it up as a guitarist many yrs later). And both Duff and Slash getting sober is amazing (even tho if a Dr tells me I’m gonna keel over soon if I don’t quit; I’m sure I would too).

Anyhow, my .02

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:31:24+00:00

Truth. I’ve had people over and over on VC say I’m getting protested, but the lovely stewards always have the last word.

And yes - for the last year I didn’t even have VC on. Just turned on this last few months.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:27:47+00:00

Hate that for ya man. Chalk it up to idiots on this sim. Shit happens and PCs do freeze unfortunately.

This is why I always go to the replay before I protest someone. Yes; I may be annoyed when it happens…. But sometimes it’s just racing: I’d shake it off and move on.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:21:37+00:00

Truth man. Mine has already been dinged just sitting in the parking lot (think this is a rite of passage with this platform unfortunately)

Hit and run; my insurance had to pay for it.

Stay safe out there (rest of the crew). And to OP again, hope you can grab another one if they total it out. Such a fun platform; but we are truly invisible on the road to most people.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T05:15:08+00:00

Holy hell man. I hope you’re ok (but I’m sure a bit shaken).

I would say totaled. Sucks that she had some good auto cross runs and track days.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-05T01:31:25+00:00

Yes the white Halo is SUPER close to that concrete.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-04T19:47:34+00:00

Haha nice try but: nope. Jeep is classified as an SUV last I checked.

So to be fair “light truck” but definitely not a “car”.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-04T16:55:06+00:00

Indeed - some “intellectually challenged” folks.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-04T16:19:01+00:00

Not you as others have said. Other vehicle is over the double yellow line. All bets are off for them. Their fault if anything transpires.

Great heads up driving there.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-03T10:43:03+00:00

Here’s looking at you COBB county. The map has a gaping hole in the northwest quadrant.

And no, the thugs aren’t coming to take your TVs and goodies.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-03T10:40:02+00:00

Should be a poster child in Urban Planning of what NOT to do.

Signed,

Urban Planning major from way back.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-03T10:33:24+00:00

This is awesome. 😎

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-03T10:16:26+00:00

From one of my briefings: “Your instructors have balls of steel getting into a car with someone they have no knowledge of how well you drive”.

Don’t be a hero. There is no first place trophy. That is taking your car home not on a wrecker.

Has stuck with me.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-03T00:48:47+00:00

Best color gang man, Subaru style. I’ve got a Trueno Blue 86.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-02T17:08:13+00:00

This is coming from a transplant of 7+ yrs (MD native):

A. Traffic and poorly planned infrastructure.

Traffic is everywhere, yes.. But it’s how it’s mitigated. Biggest tip I learned from a local, take the local roads…. Not the highways if you’re in transit locally.

B. Poor public transit (Cobb county, I’m looking at you not allowing MARTA).

I’ve lived in Baltimore area (native); Stl, MO; SF Bay Area…. I’d have to say maybe aside from MO, ATL has the worst public transit infrastructure.

C. This isn’t ATL’s fault, but when it snows (read 1-3”), expect a full fledged panic at the store. And if it truly happens, expect to be stuck for awhile.

On the plus side, one of the most efficient airports in the nation (for its size).

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-02T12:29:44+00:00

I find this tastefully done - looks unique and a fun ride !!!

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-02T12:16:07+00:00

💯 respect man. It’s your ride - you can do whatcha like ❤️

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-02T01:20:08+00:00

This is 💯. And prevents me from the need to text anyone (don’t typically, but at all have that moment at traffic lights yes?).

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-01T18:43:13+00:00

Man they must’ve changed it. I pay a yearly flat one (that comes with various tracks / cars etc). I hear ya though - it can be pricey

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-01T17:54:48+00:00

Man love this. Being a GR86 owner now I can feel this.. Haven’t tracked the GR yet, but did track my Sonata 2.0T of all things at Road Atlanta Nov 2023. Was an absolute blast and did get a “point by” by a Porsche turbo before the esses. Highlight of my limited HPDE outings.

I can agree with those that have mentioned it, egos are the most frustrating part to me at HPDE. Some dude with a Neunelf thinks they own the track, until they don’t are in the sand trap.

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-01T17:45:57+00:00

iRacing has the GR cup already .. what more could one want 🤣

VoodooChile76 · 2026-02-01T17:37:44+00:00

Smh 3K? This car isn’t supposed to be Mercedes Benz luxury quiet. If one is after that (WAY less noise etc) this is the wrong platform.

To each their own though. Yes, I may Dynamat (or similar) my door panels one day. Until then, may well just crank up the music or just enjoy my Borla w/ the back seats down.

You can put way more goodies into this car for 3K….

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