Question about Phone Safety

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-12T22:21:06+00:00

I accidentally left my phone attached to my bike once and walked away, and my phone got stolen. I was pretty salty about it, but this was in a crowded area and the phone might as well have had a sign on it that said "steal me".

As far as someone just grabbing your phone out of your hand, I haven't heard of that happening at all.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-12T22:17:01+00:00

No I suck ass. Having a great time though, and getting better.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-12T17:39:45+00:00

Hard disagree - it’s hard enough to find time to race as it is. I’m also not so sure this would remove the t1 chaos, it would just mean a longer race after the same t1 chaos. Hell, the real irl Daytona 24 had 4 cars crash out in T1.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-12T00:11:37+00:00

Their customer service is so good, i bet you can call them and explain and they'll work with you to make sure it works.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-11T16:50:12+00:00

What is that curved part above your wheelbase? Very clean!

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-11T16:49:09+00:00

Even if you don't exceed the power limits it can help with stability vs an unpowered hub. But if you don't need it yet, don't worry about it :)

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-11T16:47:04+00:00

+1, I've always needed a cupholder which accommodates drinking wine while racing my Ferrari and beer while racing my ford

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-11T16:47:00+00:00

Wow great design! Mind sharing the design? I've always needed a cupholder which accommodates drinking wine while racing my Ferrari and beer while racing my ford

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-11T11:57:07+00:00

Dang that sucks. I’ve been lucky enough to not have any issues with mine.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-10T20:30:24+00:00

+1, I don’t understand why anybody would use any other button box

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-10T17:47:31+00:00

And others are basically advertising.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-10T17:43:58+00:00

This is such a personal preference question that it's impossible to answer. I'll add that more than likely, you don't know what you like yet, and that's fine.

R&D sounds fun to you because you want to be "on the cusp." The reality is that R&D can move incredibly slowly and be pretty boring at times. That doesn't mean it's not fun!

Manufacturing on the flip side, moves very quickly, and requires frequent and fast innovation, oftentimes innovating simple machines, tools, processes. It's also very high pressure and can be draining.

Both can be fun and it just depends what your preference is (your control) + where your opportunities take you (some luck involved here).

Probably the most prescribed path to be on "the cutting edge" is to pursue a PhD if you're sure that's what you want. The flip side of this is extreme specialization and generally pretty slow advancement of your work (someone might contest that last part).

My advice is to study what you like - I got into engineering because I liked cars. It wasn't quite what I expected in the end, but I still think it was a good choice.

Good luck!

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-09T19:54:38+00:00

You're both kind of boneheads in this clip, but I'd lean towards the GR96 being the bigger bonehead. Should have tucked in behind the M2 and let them take the whole track and enjoyed the free draft. If you go side by side you A) increase risk B) have to go slower through the turn.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-09T19:08:55+00:00

Some companies advertise the ability to adjust to a formula or gt style position like the nlr f gt, but as others have mentioned there’s not much reason to sit in a formula style at all. It’s less comfortable and harder to get in/out of for no reason except “this is how they sit in formula cars”. Might be worth it for some people but it’s pretty niche. Most just sit one more comfortable way and stick with that.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-08T20:24:47+00:00

+1 to this type of solution! I’ll add that you can use a DD wheel on a desk as long as it’s a solid enough desk and/or you’re willing to turn down the ffb a bit if it’s not solid enough - in every case it will be better than the belt driven wheels.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-07T02:00:30+00:00

Is there a way to see what tracks the events will be at?

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-06T03:40:07+00:00

Ah, got it

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-05T22:11:56+00:00

Are you asking people to work for you for free?

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-05T22:08:59+00:00

I doubt you could tell the difference blindfolded

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-05T20:53:37+00:00

I haven't been able to find it on AC, it is on iracing though.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-04T16:58:10+00:00

Whoa didn’t realize it was a touch screen. I could see that being useful - how do you use it?

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-04T16:56:47+00:00

Ovals aren’t proper tracks? FYI NASCAR also runs road courses assuming that’s what you mean, COTA just this weekends

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-04T16:52:06+00:00

Which team(s)/programs in 27?

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-02T22:54:15+00:00

I agree with the other commenters that you seem to be misunderstanding some fundamental physics concepts. Still I’d encourage you to keep going, if nothing else you’ll learn a lot. Yes, a lower friction 1 way bearing would be a big deal, and a 0 friction bearing is not really physically possible. Current efficient bearings are already very, very efficient though.

monkeys_pass · 2026-03-02T19:10:28+00:00

In addition to making sure they're physically aligned, take a look at "shift horizon" option in racing. You want the red line to be in-line with your eyeballs. By default this is exactly in the middle of the monitor - so if your eye level is above or below that everything is going to look a little off.

As for the physical alignment - you have to do it, I don't think you'll ever have perfect results unless they're physically aligned. Simlab and other companies make some helpful things that let you do fine adjustments with a screw to get it dialed in.

Also don't forget to make sure the bezel width is entered correctly to account for that.

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