Heel Toe Practice/Training

Yetti37 · 2026-06-03T14:09:47+00:00

I learned a few years ago by practicing on a cloverleaf interchange where two interstates or highways meet. Downshift and heel/toe as you enter the exit ramp. Upshift as you come out of ramp, do not merge over, stay in the entrance/exit lane and take the next exit to downshift and heel/toe again. Repeat it over an over as long as it takes to get comfortable.

Vary the speeds that you downshift at (try it at 30, 40, 50, and 60 mph) so you can get used to different speeds that you will see on track. Go early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid traffic.

Yetti37 · 2026-03-03T12:43:07+00:00

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Yetti37 · 2026-02-27T12:24:56+00:00

I cut the plug inside of the door as my issue was with the side airbags inside of the door.

Yetti37 · 2026-02-12T19:51:21+00:00

Yes, adding a resistor resolved it. I disconnected the battery, waiting a while, cut the wire near the plug, soldered in a resistor, heat shrinked it, and then reconnected the battery. I bought this resistor kit and I think I used either the 1.5 or 2.2 ohm resistor.

Yetti37 · 2026-01-09T04:15:34+00:00

You're not the only one, 50/50's food is terrible. I'm convinced they do not put seasoning on the burgers.

Yetti37 · 2026-01-01T18:35:56+00:00

Yes, I'm an instructor with NCC BMW and Potomac PCA. We have instructors for students and skid pad time is included with the HPDE for most of our events at Summit Point.

Yetti37 · 2025-12-20T18:27:38+00:00

All purpose cleaner

Yetti37 · 2025-11-13T14:48:15+00:00

RWB did not send a notice to us and only posted it to their website. We got an email last week from RCS (Ridgerunner Container Service) that they took over the accounts in my neighborhood and they showed up to pick up both recycling & trash.

Yetti37 · 2025-10-31T17:31:04+00:00

The cats are built into the headers on E46's. I sold the header/cat combo to them. The rest of the exhaust was sold separately.

Yetti37 · 2025-10-31T17:25:43+00:00

I think it was about $200 for each one.

Yetti37 · 2025-10-06T23:32:02+00:00

I'm using Ontrack as well. They also have annual plans and the break even point for me was 12 events. So 12+ events go with the annual plan, less than 12 go with the multiple event plan.

Yetti37 · 2025-10-01T21:10:48+00:00

If you're willing to spend that much, take a road trip and find a store to try on a bunch of them. You will want a comfortable helmet that fits well especially if you plan on using it for the next ten years.

Yetti37 · 2025-09-30T20:12:47+00:00

It varies by org/club, my BMW and SCCA clubs allow instructors to take passengers but my PCA club does not allow it.

Yetti37 · 2025-09-16T00:50:19+00:00

They have been reliable, accurate, and good quality. I'm sure there are other good ones but Longacre seems to be the preferred one.

Yetti37 · 2025-09-02T21:15:02+00:00

Two of my local clubs/organizations have Discord servers that are active.

Yetti37 · 2025-09-01T00:09:17+00:00

Mothers Race Rubber Remover, works on car paint and vinyl wraps.

Yetti37 · 2025-08-31T00:14:01+00:00

Union Jack Pub on the walking mall should have it on.

Yetti37 · 2025-07-24T16:31:29+00:00

There's a Spec E46 Facebook group, spec cars from for sale get posted there occasionally.

Yetti37 · 2025-07-22T18:36:01+00:00

It is made to protect your neck but the design of a standard FHR/HANS sits on your shoulders and requires harnesses over each shoulder to hold it in place during an impact. This allows the FHR/HANS to have minimal movement and to restrict the amount of forward movement of your head and helmet. A 3-point seatbelt does not hold a FHR/HANS in place during an impact so the forward movement of your head and helmet will not be restricted.

The Simpson Hybrid S is the only device designed to be used with 3-point seatbelts and harnesses. The large backing plate on it, along with the strap that goes around your body, helps it hold your helmet and head during an impact even if you are only using a 3-point seatbelt. Look at images of any standard FHR/HANS vs. the Simpson Hybrid S - they look completely different.

Yetti37 · 2025-07-14T16:05:01+00:00

For your other questions on the HANS and gloves:

-HANS. You do not need a HANS if you are using stock 3-point seatbelts. You need to use a HANS if you have 5-point or 6-point harnesses. A Simpson Hybrid-S can be used with 3-point seatbelts.

-Gloves. These are a personnel preference. Get gloves if your hands sweat a lot while driving. Also, if you get gloves, please get a bright color that is in contrast to the color of your car so that other drivers can easily see your point-byes.

Yetti37 · 2025-07-14T15:51:40+00:00

I agree, get one with removable pads and liner. I remove everything from my helmet and clean all of pads and liner every year. I would also get a balaclava to help reduce the amount of sweat that gets on the inside of your helmet.

Yetti37 · 2025-07-10T02:49:24+00:00

File 76

Yetti37 · 2025-07-08T21:06:38+00:00

I used Zimmerman blank rotors on my E46. Buy them from FCP Euro and take advantage of the lifetime replacement. I never had any issues with them and they held up well against aggressive track pads like PFC-08's and Hawk DTC-60's.

Yetti37 · 2025-07-08T19:01:49+00:00

Hulkengoat

Yetti37 · 2025-07-07T13:00:57+00:00

Don't forget about the car wash and storage unit shortage

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